Only a few days after securing five new dates for upcoming entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios has announced yet another new date for their schedule: 4 May 2018. We can only speculate as to the titles at this point, although given the timing of the schedule, a May release is likely to be …
Category: Film
Jul 24 2014
Film: Sony sets dates for ‘Sinister Six’ and ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 3’
Columbia Pictures/Sony has announced that it has updated its release schedule for its $4 billion Spider-Man film franchise, with Sinister Six dated for 11 November 2016. The film will be directed by Drew Goddard (Cabin in the Woods) and produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach. It’s the first of several planned universe expanding films that …
Jul 21 2014
Join a live ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ fan Q&A and watch an exclusive clip
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is almost upon us! On Wednesday 23 July, Disney is hosting several digital Q&A events, where fans will be able to ask questions via Twitter and tumblr. Fans will also be able to live stream the tumblr event which includes an exclusive Guardians of the Galaxy clip. Both special Guardians of …
Jul 19 2014
Marvel Studios sets dates for five new films!
Ahead of the inevitable announcements at Comic-Con International in San Diego this weekend, Marvel Studios has announced that the Marvel Cinematic Universe will continue to expand with dates for 5 new films from 2016 through 2019. There were already several placeholder dates for Marvel up until 2017, but this move ensures that Marvel and Disney lock …
Jul 17 2014
Film: First official photos from ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’
EW is getting busy with the exclusives this week, releasing a first look at some of the scenes from the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron, along with a cover reveal that shows the titular villain (played by James Spader) for the first time. Each of the photos confirms something about the upcoming film. The first …
Jun 17 2014
Film: New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ trailer showcases fresh footage
Disney has sent over the latest trailer for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the hotly anticipated adaptation of the strangest team you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Do you need any more reasons to see this film? This trailer give you another two-and-a-half minutes worth of reasons to start lining up now. From Marvel, the studio …
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 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 …
Apr 28 2014
Official: Zack Snyder to direct ‘Justice League’ after ‘Superman vs Batman’
As more characters are added to Zack Snyder‘s sequel to Man of Steel, there was some speculation that 2016’s Superman Vs. Batman would in fact be a Justice League film. Now Warner Bros. president of worldwide production Greg Silverman has confirmed (via the Wall Street Journal) has confirmed plans for Justice League following their next Superman film. “It will …