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Review: ANT-MAN and THE WASP
After Thanos wiped out half of the universe with the snap of his fingers, what’s the next chapter in the Marvel saga? Well… it’s an ant playing the drums. Ant-Man and the Wasp is supposed to serve as a pallet cleanser after Avengers: Infinity War. It takes place two years after Captain America: Civil War and (presumably) a few months before Avengers: Infinity War. Is it a step up from the previous film or is it one of the few Marvel duds? Mild spoilers from here on out so if you want to know absolutely nothing come back after you’ve seen the film. For the rest of you, let’s talk about…
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Rumor: Nicolas Cage Voicing Spider-Man Noir in SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
Sony Animation’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has already assembled a great cast of web-slingers. The movie will star Shemaik Moore as Miles Morales, Hailee Steinfeld as Spider-Gwen, and Jake Johnson as Peter Parker. And that’s not including supporting actors like Liev Schrieber and Mahershala Ali. Now, rumor has it that the movie will feature a big name as another Spider. According to Discussing Film, Oscar winner Nicolas Cage is set to voice Spider-Man Noir in Into the Spider-Verse. This version of Peter Parker is from the Marvel Noir universe, set in 1933 (aka during the Great Depression). Noir is a darker take on Parker, who uses guns and doesn’t hesitate…
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BLACK LIGHTNING Season 1 Review
Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning. However, after too many nights of his life on the line, and seeing the effects of the damage and loss that his alter ego was…
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Sony Picks Up SKYWARD Movie Adaptation from Director Brad Peyton
Another day, another comic book movie enters development. According to Variety, Sony Pictures has picked up the film rights to Image Comics’ Skyward, an original graphic novel by Lucifer showrunner Joe Henderson. Henderson is also writing the movie script, which will be directed by Rampage‘s Brad Peyton. Peyton gave the following statement on the announcement. “[Producer] Jeff [Fierson] and I are focused on making event films – regardless of budget or scope. Skyward is a big one. We’re very excited to deliver on what an anti-gravity movie should deliver on and be working with Joe Henderson on this.” Skyward depicts a reality where people have lived in low-gravity for 20 years.…
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Comic Review: ANT-MAN Volume 1: Second-Chance Man
In the comics, Scott Lang was always in the shadow of Hank Pym as Ant-Man. He has a history in prison, his divorce complicates his relationship with his daughter Cassie, and he was even dead for a while. But you can’t keep a good Ant down. Back in 2015, when the first Ant-Man movie came out, Marvel relaunched the character’s comic book series, putting Scott back into the spotlight, courtesy of writer Nick Spencer. And overall, it’s a successful attempt to revive Scott Lang…literally. “Second-Chance Man” is the first volume of this run, collecting issues 1-5, and it does a solid job of re-establishing Scott and his place in the…
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FEATURE: Five Stories to Consider for ANT-MAN 3
Marvel’s Ant-Man and The Wasp is out in just a few days, and unsurprisingly, the sequel is already generating hype. Early reviews have been positive, while the film is on track for a solid box office opening. Naturally, this leads to speculation on a third Ant-Man movie. There are plenty of storylines in Ant-Man lore who need to join the movies. Below, we list five storylines that we’d like to see adapted in Ant-Man 3 or a future sequel. The Astonishing Ant-Man A recent comic book series by Nick Spencer, The Astonishing Ant-Man doubles down on Scott Lang’s humor and bad luck – both of which have been prominent in the movies. Lang is now head…
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Pilot Episode Review: DRAGON BALL HEROES
Time for another pilot review. This time it’s about the awaited Dragon Ball Heroes. The episode starts with Son Goku and Vegeta training as always. When their training gets interrupted by Mai, who brings the news of Trunks is captured. Faster then someone says anime, Goku, and Vegeta fly away to save him. Dragon Ball Heroes is a spin-off series that has arrived after the success of Dragon Ball Super. The reason for “spinoff” is because it’s not meant to be “canon” for the Dragon Ball lore. It exists to make a commercial for the card game by the same name (and that’s the problem). Yes, a show that purely…
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Marvel Announces TV Plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2018
We’re just a few weeks away from San Diego Comic-Con. While Marvel Studios won’t have a major presence this year, the company’s television division will be there in full force. This week, Marvel announced its TV and animated schedule for the convention. You can check it out below. And for Marvel TV’s autograph signing schedule, click HERE. Thursday, July 19th Marvel Animation Presents: Marvel Rising – 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM in Room 6DE – Marvel Rising brings together the next generation of Marvel Super Heroes for the next generation of Marvel fans. This is your chance to be among the first to see a sneak peek of this group of powered…
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New TITANS Details Tease a More Mature Tone
This week, DC officially unveiled its forthcoming digital service, DC Universe. At the heart of the platform is a slate of original shows, beginning this year with Titans. Now, we have some new details on what to expect from the series. Splash Report has been sent an early review of Titans‘ first episode, and it dives deeply into the episode’s story. While we won’t be running down every detail here, the review suggests that this show won’t be family friendly. According to it, Titans will have everything from F-bombs to brutal violence, putting the series in R-rated (or TV-MA for television) territory. The action in particular is said to be…
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WATCHMEN Pilot Adds More to Cast, Including AQUAMAN’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Production on Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen pilot is well underway, and the potential series is being headlined by the likes of Regina King and Jeremy Irons. Now, we have some more additions to the cast. HBO has announced (via TV Line) that actors Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sara Vickers, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, and Jacob Ming-Trent have joined the Watchmen cast in major roles. This marks Abdul-Mateen II’s second DC role; he plays the villain Black Manta in this winter’s Aquaman movie. No character details have been disclosed yet. Watchmen will not re-adapt the comic, but it will tell an original story inspired by its events. No premiere date has been set yet.…
