Jun 20 2013
DC Comics has been steadily reintroducing characters from the pre-Flashpoint universe into the New 52. The reset button has allowed them to radically alter, redefine and in some cases entirely redesign old favourites. DC has now revealed the look of Vandal Savage and Giganta for the contemporary era. It sounds like we’ll be seeing more …
Jun 20 2013
The truth is still out there as The X-Files marks a welcome return with this first chapter in a new ongoing series. For nine seasons of television and two feature films, FBI agents Fox Mulder (played in the series by David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) investigated the paranormal, often battling a larger conspiracy within the highest …
Jun 20 2013
As we enter the convention season for the Antipodes this year, we’re very aware that Oz Comic-Con 2013 will be coming to Melbourne in only a few weeks. The good folks there have alerted us to few videos they’ve been releasing on their Facebook page, aimed at getting new and old fans alike ready for …
Jun 20 2013
It’s all been building to this. The inconsistent series reaches its final issue, and the major surprise is finally revealed. Was it worth the wait? There’s been an established pattern the last few years for Marvel events: one major event begets another. It’s a cycle readers of comic books should we well and truly used …
Jun 20 2013
Beware the CG animation! In the not-so-grand tradition of Green Lantern: The Animated Series, The WB has released a new sizzle reel for their upcoming animated show Beware the Batman! This animation is actually a lot more fluid than we’ve seen in the previous greener outing, although a generation weaned on the sublime Bruce Timm/Paul …
Jun 20 2013
It has now been widely reported that actress Shailene Woodley has been cut out of The Amazing Spider-man 2. She was set to play the role of Mary Jane Watson, who is the rival for Peter Parker’s (Andrew Garfield) affections and the opposite number to Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). Director Marc Webb said in a …
Jun 20 2013
2014 just got a brand new superhero movie to look forward to. Roadshow Films released the international trailer for The LEGO Movie yesterday, showcasing several DC Comics characters. Fans will be familiar with this approach from the LEGO video games and spin-off films, but we now know that a Justice League LEGO movie is the …
Jun 19 2013
“Hello. Simple-minded, backwoodsman Alan Moore here.” So begins legendary writer Alan Moore‘s appeal for £45,000 to complete his Jimmy’s End cycle of films directed by Mitch Jenkins. The final chapter, His Heavy Heart, is the “icing on the cake” of the saga. According to the Kickstarter campaign page: “The Jimmy’s End saga is made up of …
Jun 19 2013
If you’ve been listening to the podcast, and that includes both of you, then you’ll know Richard and David will be at Supanova Sydney this coming weekend. Now Supanova has released the event guides for both Sydney and Perth, for 21-23 and 28-30 June respectively. Guests include the likes of Margot Kidder, Karl Urban, David …
Jun 19 2013
A few weeks ago, it was reported that composer Carter Burwell had exited the production of Thor: The Dark World due to “creative differences”. Now Film Music Reporter has revealed that Iron Man 3 composer Brian Tyler has stepped in to provide the score for the October release. Tyler is no stranger to comic book films, having …
Jun 19 2013
Licensing.biz reports that a line of branded merchandise with Hello Kitty dressed as various DC Comics Super Heroes will launch in 2014, following a brand collaboration between Warner Bros. Consumer Products, DC Entertainment and Sanrio. Set to debut in 2014, the dressed up Hello Kitty will appear on apparel, accessories and footwear, stationery, publishing, personal care, promotional …
