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5 More SPIDER-MAN Video Games We Want to See
When it comes to superhero video games, few characters have had more titles than Spider-Man. The Marvel web-slinger has headlined countless games across multiple generations of consoles. Whether it’s original stories, film tie-ins or guest appearances in other games, Spidey is everywhere. Most recently, the character starred in Marvel’s Spider-Man, a PlayStation 4 exclusive that is one of the genre’s greatest. It has spawned an upcoming spinoff in Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Meanwhile, Peter Parker guest stars in Marvel Ultimate Alliances 3: The Black Order and the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers. Of course, that won’t be the end. Spider-Man is a lucrative video game franchise, and Sony and Marvel will continue to…
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5 More Superhero Actors Who Should Return to Their Roles
In the world of comic book movies, many actors have taken on the roles of superheroes. Some have had recurring roles that lasted years, some have had shorter runs, and some have only played their character once. But few can match the excitement of actors who return to their roles many years after their last portrayal. Crisis on Infinite Earths brought back both Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) and Tom Welling (Smallville), while John Wesley Shipp reprised his role as the original TV Flash after two decades. Most recently, it was reported that Michael Keaton is eyeing a return as Batman in The Flash movie. The list goes on, but clearly,…
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Review: MARVEL RISING: SECRET WARRIORS – A Lazy and Uninspired Mess
The idea of an animated Secret Warriors film was promising. Young heroes like Ms. Marvel, Patriot, Squirrel Girl and Quake taking on an Inhuman war sounds excellent! The execution left a lot to be desired. Here’s our review of Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors. The story is pretty bland. Ms. Marvel (Kathreen Khavari) aspires to be like Captain Marvel (Kim Raver). Her and Squirrel Girl (Milana Vayntrub) are up and coming superheroes. They meet two inhumans who are fighting each other. Dante (Tyler Posey), a young man who just got his powers, and Exile (Booboo Stewart), a Kree warrior who wants to “deliver” inhumans. Our to heroines get involved, as well…
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DC SUPER PETS Animated Movie Gets a 2021 Release Date
Warner Bros. made a few big changes to its release schedule tonight, setting dates for The Batman and The Suicide Squad. But in the midst of that, the studio also confirmed a date for DC’s next animated theatrical title. DC Super Pets is set to arrive on May 21st, 2021. The animated movie will see the union of several pets from DC lore. Traditionally, the team has everyone from Ace the Bat-Hound the Krypto the Super-Dog. Jared Stern and Sam Levine are directing. This marks WB’s latest venture into bringing animated DC titles to theaters. The LEGO Batman Movie hit two years ago, while a Batman Beyond film is reportedly…
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BATMAN BEYOND Film in Development at Warner Bros.
After the success of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Warner Brothers is planning to develop their own animated film. According to our friends at Geeks Worldwide, WB is pushing for a Batman Beyond film. Batman Beyond started as an animated series set after the events of Batman: The Animated Series. It focuses on Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle), a teenager who discovers the Batcave in the year 2039. With the help of a now-retired Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy), McGinnis becomes the Batman of a new generation. We also get this leaked concept art from Reddit users u/kintaro227and u/jaceleak74. GWW says that Warner Bros. is eyeing a 2022 release date, but nothing is…
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BLACK PANTHER Lands Several Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture
The Academy announced its nominees for the 91st Oscars ceremony this morning. Fans have had their eyes on Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, which has been receiving plenty of awards buzz. Now, the film has received multiple nominations, making history in the process. Black Panther is among the eight films nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. It is the first superhero movie in history to be nominated for this award. The genre has tried and failed for years to break into the ceremony. Most notably, movies like The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman, and Logan were snubbed, despite much awards buzz. However, Black Panther has now broken the barrier. Additionally, Black…
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The 2018 WOBAM! AWARDS (Film)
Welcome to the second annual WOBAM! Entertainment Awards! Where the staff here at WOBAM give their thoughts on the best of the best from the past year. We'll be ranking the likes of best actor, best picture, and best television series in geekdom. So, without further ado, let's get started.
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BLACK PANTHER Receives Best Picture Drama Nomination at the Golden Globes
Marvel Studios has been pushing an awards campaign for Black Panther, which has the rare legitimate shot of receiving big nominations at the Academy Awards and other ceremonies. The campaign has received a major victory, as the 2019 Golden Globes nominations have been announced. Black Panther has been nominated for the Best Motion Picture – Drama award. This is the first superhero movie in history to ever get a nod in that category. It is also the second superhero film to get any sort of Best Motion Picture nomination; Deadpool was up in the Musical or Comedy category in 2017. Black Panther also received a couple other nominations. Ludwig Göransson’s score…
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VENOM Blu-Ray Details Announced
Sony’s Venom is arguably THE surprise hit of 2018. Despite negative reviews from critics, the film has been a juggernaut at the box office. As of this writing, it has grossed over $823 million worldwide. Now, fans can find out when to bring their favorite antihero home. Venom will be released on Blu-Ray, DVD and 4K on Tuesday, December 18th. The movie will be available on digital platforms one week earlier on December 11th. The Blu-Ray will feature plenty of bonus features, including several deleted and extended scenes. One of these is an extended post-credits scene, where Eddie Brock meets Cletus Kasady at San Quentin. So, get ready for even…
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Movie News Bits: A Little Bit of Everything
Welcome to the latest round of Movie News Bits. Today, we have some updates on a couple Marvel-based movies, a DC movie update, and some tidbits on the animation front. It was recently revealed that a new Supergirl movie is in the works at Warner Bros. and DC Films. Now, we know what type of director they’re looking for. Unsurprisingly, the studio is keen on hiring a female filmmaker to tackle this project. This comes after Ava DuVernay on New Gods, Cathy Yan on Birds of Prey, and Patty Jenkins on the Wonder Woman franchise. The studio is also developing Batgirl, but that doesn’t have a director. Needless to say,…