Jean Grey leads an all-new team X-MEN RED this February

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Media Release — Fans were surprised and shocked at the news of adult Jean Grey’s return to the Marvel Universe in the upcoming and highly anticipated PHOENIX RESURRECTION (on sale in December), but the 5-issue epic is only the beginning of exciting new adventures of one of the X-Men’s most beloved characters. Marvel is excited to announce that Jean’s story continues with X-MEN RED, a new series written by Tom Taylor (All-New Wolverine) with art by Mahmud Asrar (All-New, All-Different Avengers Generations: The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor). “As…

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Thor: Ragnarok The Review

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This is the second weekend for Thor: Ragnarok to be seen in theaters. It opened last weekend with a respectable 122 million dollars and is still maintaining a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The total domestic market is at 211 million as of November 12. These numbers are very good and for the most part, is well deserved. The China market set some big records helping the overseas gross market at 438 million at this time. I enjoyed the movie very much, it was very satisfying to see these…

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Justice League Movie: End of the Snyder-Verse

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Zack Snyder, ever since he made his feature film debut with the 2004 with the remake of the horror film Dawn of the Dead he has not always pleased the critics. Snyder tweaked the Dawn of the Dead story from 1978 and made it more for modern audiences. 75% of 182 surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating is 6.7/10. Since then, he has done a number of comic book and superhero films, including 300 (2006) and Watchmen (2009), as well as the Superman film that…

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Disney has reportedly been in talks to buy most of 21st Century Fox

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The media corporation 21st Century Fox has been in talks to sell most of itself to Disney, CNBC’s David Faber reported on Monday. An acquisition would leave 21st Century Fox with a smaller, more focused portfolio of news and sports networks to better compete in a changing media space, the report said. A deal would exclude the Fox broadcast network because Disney could not own two broadcast networks, the report said. (Disney acquired ABC in 1996.) It would also exclude Fox’s sports channels to avoid regulatory concerns that combining them…

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Marvel Releases Statement On Brian Michael Bendis

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Marvel Comics has provided ComicBook.com with a statement in response to the news that writer Brian Michael Bendis will be leaving the publisher to write exclusively for DC Comics. Bendis has been a writer at Marvel for over 15 years, and the statement reflects the longstanding relationship between the writer and the publisher. Bendis confirmed the news, retweeting the DC Comics announcement. “This is real,” Bendis tweeted. “I love you all. Change is good. Change is healthy. I am bursting with ideas and inspirations. Details to come! Stay tuned!” Bendis…

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Shazam Has Cast Its Billy Batson

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Casting on Warner Bros.’ pending Shazam has been rolling along, as the film is in production and aiming for a 2019 release. Chuck star Zachary Levi earned the title role of the DC superhero, and it has been reported that Mark Strong is up for the villainous role of Doctor Sivana. Now we know who is down to play Billy Batson, the young boy who transitions into Shazam: Disney Channel star Asher Angel. Billy Batson, according to DC Comics lore, is the young boy who is granted the power to…

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Lexus Introduces Two New Vehicles Inspired by Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther”

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LOS ANGELES (Oct. 24, 2017) — When a Super Hero is your muse, the results can be amazing. And Lexus is proving just that with two new vehicles inspired by its team-up with Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther”—a 2018 LC Inspiration Series production car and a concept coupe dubbed the Black Panther Inspired LC. As previously announced, Lexus and Marvel have collaborated to pair the 2018 Lexus LC 500 with Marvel’s dynamic Black Panther character in the highly anticipated film, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther,” in U.S. theaters February 16, 2018. The…

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Mercedes-Benz teams up with DC for six part JUSTICE LEAGUE digital series

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Media Release — Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment to publish an action-packed digital comic book series as part of Mercedes-Benz’s global campaign to promote the upcoming Justice League film. Produced exclusively for the Mercedes-Benz Instagram channel, the six standalone stories focus on the private lives and alter egos of Justice League team members, including Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince and more, as they save the day with a little help from their heroic Mercedes vehicles. The series is written by Adam Schlagman who serves as Creative…

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Thors Preview in THOR #700

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Media Release — THOR #700 raised the Mighty Asgardian to a new level of storytelling in an epic tale from writer Jason Aaron and a host of incredible artists such as Russell Dauterman, Walter Simonson, James Harren, Becky Cloonan, Das Pastoras, Chris Burnham, Andrew MacLean, Jill Thompson, Mike del Mundo, Olivier Coipel, Daniel Acuna, and Matthew Wilson. And in the spirit of Marvel Legacy, this is just the beginning of a story that will affect not just Thor, but the Marvel Universe at large. “The Death Of The Mighty Thor…

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JUSTICE LEAGUE: Exclusive New Cars Made For The Film

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Both Princess Diana and Bruce Wayne get cars that are one of a kind in the Justice League movie to drive made exclusively by Mercedes Benz. Remember them in the movie when you see it next month on November 3rd. See you there. Fans of the new Justice League movie and the Mercedes-Benz brand have reason to be excited—Warner Bros Studios and Mercedes-Benz teamed up to create an action-packed movie trailer, offering a sneak peak of the highly anticipated superhero movie arriving at theaters this November. So what Mercedes-Benz models…

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Jeff Goldblum And Thor: Ragnarok

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Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum has received nominations for an Oscar, an Emmy, a Genie and a Drama Desk Award throughout his career. He is known for starring in the highest-grossing films of his era, Jurassic Park (1993) and Independence Day (1996), as well as their respective sequels. Goldblum moved to New York City at 17 to become an actor. He worked on the stage and studied acting at the renowned Neighborhood Playhouse under the guidance of acting coach Sanford Meisner. He made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning musical Two…

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Logan Director Confirms He’s Working On X-23 Movie Script

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Director James Mangold has confirmed he’s begun work on a script for an X-23 movie following the breakout performance of young actor Dafne Keen in the acclaimed Logan, but admits he may only be “dreaming” at the moment. However, the filmmaker believes that following the success of director Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman, audiences are more receptive to female protagonists on the screen. “Patty’s success with [Wonder Woman] only solidifies more for studios that there’s less to fear with a female protagonist,” Mangold told The Hollywood Reporter. “The more that keeps…

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JUSTICE LEAGUE 2 IN DEVELOPMENT

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Assuming next month’s Justice League movie is a success, more DCEU movies are a given, which will include Justice League sequels. Speaking with Total Film Magazine, J.K. Simmons confirms more Justice League movies are currently in development ahead of the November release of the first film. Total Film questions J.K. Simmons about being seriously pumped up (see the image below) and what can we expect from his Commissioner Gordon in Justice League, which sees J.K. Simmons confirm a script for Justice League 2 is being worked on: “Well, Commissioner Gordon…

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STAR TREK DISCOVERY GETS A SEASON 2

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CBS has renewed Star Trek: Discovery for a second season. The series can be found on the CBS All Access digital network and is set about ten years before the original Star Trek TV series. Here is the official announcement: “CBS ALL ACCESS” RENEWS “STAR TREK: DISCOVERY” FOR SECOND SEASON NEW YORK – Oct. 23, 2017 – CBS All Access, the CBS Television Network’s digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, announced today the second season renewal of its hit original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. “In just six episodes, STAR…

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