Posted 2/8/12 3:56 pm EST by Josh Wigler in DC Comics, TV
Just in time for the "Bourne Legacy" trailer comes another bit of unexpected Bourne goodness. As you're likely aware by now, there's a new Green Arrow pilot in the works at The CW — and no, it's got little else to do with the Oliver Queen seen on "Smallville."
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, CW development head Thom Sherman likened the "Arrow" lead to more of a Jason Bourne type than a classic superhero.
Posted 2/8/12 11:05 am EST by Josh Wigler in Marvel, News
The Super Bowl kicked off a fantastic week for movie trailers, but the week became truly "Amazing" thanks to your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
Now that Sony and director Marc Webb have unleashed their full-length theatrical trailer for "The Amazing Spider-Man," fans finally have a strong sense of what the team is driving at with their reboot of the Marvel Comics icon. No, it's not just a dark and gritty emo-fest. There's comedy here. There's lightness. And there's a whole lot of action.
Posted 2/7/12 2:58 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Marvel, News
Sharpen your claws and test out that healing factor (don't actually do either of those things), because Wolverine is hacking and slashing his way back into your life next July.
Finally, after months and months of twists and turns, "The Wolverine" has clawed out a release date. The Hugh Jackman starring follow-up to the actor's solo debut as the fast-healing mutant in "X-Men Origins" is coming your way on July 26, 2013.
Posted 2/7/12 2:40 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Marvel, News
If your spider-sense is tingling, it's no accident: looks like Peter's caught a virus, folks!
Following the release of the new "Amazing Spider-Man" trailer comes word that a brand new viral campaign has kicked off as well. Exactly what it entails remains unclear, but some details have surfaced thanks to the eagle-eyed reporters at Collider.
Posted 2/6/12 2:21 pm EST by Josh Wigler in DC Comics, News
Michael Caine's days of looking out for Bruce Wayne are coming to a close. The Oscar winner's final turn as trusted butler Alfred Pennyworth is coming up in this summer's "Dark Knight Rises," and as is the case with all things from the Christopher Nolan era of Batman movies, we'll miss him dearly.
But heartfelt sentiment isn't good enough if you're hoping for answers from Caine: like the rest of his costars, Caine is sworn to secrecy on all things "Dark Knight," no matter how nicely you ask.
"On Batman you get shot if you speak about it," Caine told The Mirror in a recent interview, only promising that "this one will definitely be the best ever."
The Giants won the Super Bowl — technically. Ask the geek community and you'll find that Earth's Mightiest Heroes were the real winners of the biggest game of the year.
The "Avengers" Super Bowl ad was an incredible sight to behold in addition to a kickass game, but really, the real victory was online: Marvel posted a Facebook-exclusive extended "Avengers" trailer that you can check out over here. The regular ad is available above for your viewing pleasure, and beyond the break, check out the five key scenes from the two combined spots.
Posted 2/6/12 11:15 am EST by Josh Wigler in Marvel, News
"Amazing Spider-Man" fans are in for a heck of a day. The web-slinger is swinging all over the place in a global event taking place later today, widely assumed to reveal preview footage from the upcoming Andrew Garfield-starring flick. Ahead of that, we've got some new "Spider-Man" photos to enjoy, and an interview with director Marc Webb to boot.
Latino Review got their hands on an upcoming Comic-Con magazine featuring an extensive interview with Webb. Some of the highlights past the break.
To date, "Chronicle" is the best superhero movie of 2012. Granted, it's the only superhero movie of 2012 — so far. Plenty of comic book competitors are coming down the pike (some sooner than later, with a vengeance at that), but the bar has been set: director Josh Trank's found-footage superhero flick is a terrific time at the movies, and more than deserving of your time if you have 80+ minutes to spare.
Here are five reasons you should see "Chronicle" this weekend.
Posted 2/2/12 5:54 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Commentary, DC Comics, Talk Nerdy
For me, if nothing else, "Before Watchmen" presents an opportunity to get something off my chest regarding today's culture of remakes, reboots and sequelitis in comics, film, television and beyond.
In short, here comes a rant. Apologies in advance.
'Chronicle' Director Josh Trank Is Perfect For 'Fantastic Four'
Posted 2/6/12 12:44 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Commentary, Marvel
"Chronicle" had an awesome weekend. That's good news. The found-footage superhero flick is one of the coolest movies to arrive in the admittedly brief 2012 season thus far (check out our "Chronicle" review for reasons why we loved the movie), and any and all success is more than deserved in our eyes.
But there's another reason why I'm pumped that "Chronicle" did so well at the box office this weekend: it further cements the argument that director Josh Trank is the right guy for the "Fantastic Four" reboot. He's already allegedly Fox's first choice for the franchise overhaul, and I'm convinced he's the right choice. Some reasons why after the jump.
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