Deadline has confirmed that actor John C. Reilly has been cast as Nova Corps leader Rhomann Dey in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn. They had previously reported that he would play Ronan the Accuser, but later retracted this. In the comics, Rhomann Dey was a leader of the Nova Corps on …
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Jun 14 2013
Marvel schedules two Phase 3 films for 2016 and 2017
Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios have announced that they’ve locked in dates for two mystery films on 6 May 2016 and 5 May 2017. So make sure you keep your calendar free for early May for the next four years or so. Let the speculation commence! The immediate thought was Ant-Man, although this already has …
Jun 07 2013
James Gunn brings a raccoon to Guardians of the Galaxy set
As speculation continues over who will voice Rocket Raccoon in Marvel’s forthcoming Guardians of the Galaxy (we still desperately want Jason Statham or Ray Winstone for the role), director James Gunn has brought a very special guest to the London set of the film. I've just hired a new gaffer for the shoot. Chewing on …
Jun 06 2013
Review: Thor: The Dark World Prelude #1
Filling in some of the gaps of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, our first taste of the Thor sequel comes in this comic prelude. It’s said that pop will eat itself, and there’s no greater example of that idiom than the official Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics. That’s a series of comics based on a movie …
Jun 04 2013
Benicio del Toro cast in Guardians of the Galaxy and beyond
Deadline is reporting that actor Benicio del Toro has been cast in a lead role in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn. Details of the role are slim, but according to the source “he’s playing a character that is built to be part of future Marvel films”. Given that this is a …
Jun 01 2013
Karen Gillan joins cast of Guardians of the Galaxy
Just a few days ago, it was revealed that Oscar-nominated actress Glenn Close had joined the cast of James Gunn’s adaptation of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, former Doctor Who companion Karen Gillan has also joined the cast. Details on her role were slim, but the source did know …
May 30 2013
Glenn Close heading for Guardians of the Galaxy
Deadline claims that Glenn Close is being prepped to star in Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn. The source states that she will be playing “a leadership role in Nova Corp, the intergalactic space patrol”. The inclusion of the Nova Corps was also signalled by John C. Reilly’s alleged casting as Rhomann Dey, a …
May 30 2013
Thor: The Dark World composer Carter Burwell exits
Deadline reports that composer Carter Burwell has exited Thor: The Dark World due to (you guessed it) creative differences. Burwell is best known recently for his scores to the Twilight Saga and many of the Coen Brothers films, including the wonderful score for True Grit. Deadline’s ‘inside’ is quoted as saying “They like him but it …
May 24 2013
Quicksilver to appear in both Avengers 2 and X-Men: Days of Future Past
It’s now all over the web that Evan Peters will be joining the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past, the prequel/sequel in Fox’s X-Men universe. The news came via director Bryan singer, who tweeted out the following: As we know, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch were recently announced by Joss Whedon as appearing in his …
Apr 24 2013
Movie News: Guardians of the Galaxy casting, Daredevil returns and Snyder for Justice League?
Along with the release of Iron Man 3 and the trailer for Thor: The Dark World, the Marvel movie universe continues to expand with some exciting casting news, along with the return of prodigal son Daredevil. Meanwhile, DC seems to be getting its act together by bringing Zack Snyder on board for Justice League. Maybe. The …
Apr 24 2013
First trailer for Thor: The Dark World
With Iron Man 3 now in cinemas (see our full review here), we also get our first look at the second chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – Phase 2. It’s an old-fashioned family reunion, and all the gang’s invited! Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as …