Richard Gray
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Jun 08 2014
Director Peyton Reed and writer Adam McKay join Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’
Following the reportedly amicable departure of Edgar Wright from Marvel’s Ant-Man, the studio has now reported that Peyton Reed will take over as director for the film. Writer Adam McKay will be “contributing to the film’s script”. Reed is best known for the cult-hits and comedies Bring It On, The Break Up and Jim Carey vehicle …
Jun 04 2014
Film: Scott Derrickson to direct ‘Doctor Strange’ for Marvel
Long rumoured to be on the list of upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe films, writer/director Scott Derrickson has announced (via Twitter) that his next film will be Doctor Strange. His previous credits include horror hits The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister. Doctor Stephen Strange was originally created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko for Marvel …
May 31 2014
Australia’s Winter City Productions accepting Creator Owned submissions
Building on the brilliant Winter City series, Australia’s Winter City Productions is now taking submissions for creator owned projects. In addition to co-founder Patrick Purcell’s upcoming all-ages book Mechanical Knight, with Diego Toro and David Aravena, a brand new title called Left Hand Path will also be launched in June from Jason Franks, Paul Abstruse …
May 15 2014
TV: First clip from ‘The Flash’ – “Don’t Blink”
The moment we’ve been waiting for since Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) was first left in a coma following the events of Arrow‘s “The Scientist” in December last year. The CW has given us our first glimpse of The Flash during the season finale of Arrow. More than living up to its title, “Don’t Blink” offers …
May 14 2014
Film: Channing Tatum confirmed as Gambit for ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ and beyond
After months of speculation, X-Men producer Lauren Shuler Donner has confirmed to Total Film that Channing Tatum is her Gambit. While sources indicate that no paperwork has been signed as yet, Donner is talking as though it is a done deal. “Well you know he’s a rogue, Channing. He’s a rascal, just like Remy LeBeau, and he can handle …
May 14 2014
Zack Snyder reveals first look at Batman and the Batmobile in ‘Batman Vs. Superman’
Guaranteed to explode the Internets, Zack “Snack” Snyder has revealed (via Twitter) the first photo of Batman (Ben Affleck) and his Batmobile from the upcoming Batman Vs. Superman (or is it Superman Vs. Batman?). Snyder tweeted the image with the innocuous caption “I shot this with my @Leica_Camera M Monochrom.” From this image, we can …
May 12 2014
TV: First trailer for NBC’s ‘Constantine’ arrives online
Following a slew of announcements about pick-ups, renewals and pilot debuts, the first full trailer for NBC’s Constantine has arrived. Surprising us all, it actually looks pretty good. Indeed, much of the tone of the original comics has been kept, and about the only thing missing at this early stage is watching John Constantine (played …
May 07 2014
Oz Comic-Con 2014: Shatner Beams into Oz Comic-Con Brisbane and Sydney in September
The countdown is on – Australia’s biggest and best pop culture event is headed to Brisbane (September 6 and 7) and Sydney (September 13 and 14), and tickets have just gone on sale. For the first time ever, Oz Comic-con is bringing Queensland and New South Wales fans the epic celebration of everything making waves …
May 06 2014
Extended trailer for Fox’s ‘Gotham’ TV series
Perhaps quieting some of the confused outrage over a Batman prequel series landing on Fox, rather than Warner’s own CW network, Fox Broadcasting has dropped the first trailer for what could be this fall season’s hottest new show: Gotham. An extended trailer for Gotham introduces us to Jim Gordon, Harvey Bullock, a young Bruce Wayne and …
May 06 2014
Richard Rider’s fate revealed in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ #18!
When the Guardians of the Galaxy returned in the pages of Avengers Assemble, the question on the lips of every good Marvel cosmic fan was ‘Where the hell is Richard Rider?’ The Nova Corps legend apparently died when the Cancerverse collapsed in The Thanos Imperative, with Star-Lord and Rider heroically sacrificing themselves to end the …
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May 12 2014
Behind the Panels Issue 97 – Amazing Spider-man: Family Business
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 97, the comic book show that took a bite out of a radioactive spider and then had to take two weeks off. In this issue, it’s the first trailer for Batman prequel series Gotham. In this one, a young Jim Gordon partners with Jar Jar Binks. THEN every comic …
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