Jun 14 2013
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
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 04 2013
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
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
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 …
Apr 24 2013
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 03 2013
With the release of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled Blu-ray box set, a few details have begun to emerge about the second phase of the cinematic universe. Beginning with Iron Man 3 in late April (May in the US), the second phase will also consist of Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: …
