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Warner Bros. Developing AQUAMAN Spinoff About The Trench
DC Films‘ Aquaman was a huge success, breathing new life into the mega-franchise. Fans have been waiting on word about the inevitable sequel. But while we wait, Warner Bros. looks to be expanding the franchise in the form of a spinoff. A spinoff film about The Trench is in development, as screenwriters Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald have been hired to tackle the script. Aquaman director James Wan will produce alongside Peter Safran. The spinoff, which will have a “horror-tinged” tone, will have a much smaller budget than your typical DC film. It will also be set in the kingdom of The Trench and not feature any major characters from…
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Review: MYSTERY MEN
Based on Flaming Carrot Comics written by Bob Burden, Mystery Men is a movie following a group of Z-level superheroes. These superheroes gather together to save Captain Amazing, who‘s been kidnapped by his arch nemesis. To best describe Mystery Men, it’s as if the writer watched the anime Tiger and Bunny and wanted to give it a comedic flair. The movie is a blend of 90’s Ben Stiller comedies and old Mel Brooks films. Mystery Men is a property that would be perfect in today’s cinematic climate. With superheroes being the hot commodity today, it’s shocking there hasn’t been a second attempt to adapt the property. We live in an…
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TV News Bits: Marvel TV, THE WALKING DEAD and Beyond
Welcome back to TV News Bits. Today, we have news on one of ABC’s Marvel projects, a premiere date for Cloak & Dagger season two, an update on FX’s Y: The Last Man adaptation, confirmation of more The Walking Dead, and casting for the next Riverdale spinoff. ABC previously ordered a pilot for a female-led Marvel series, from Wonder Woman screenwriter Allan Heinberg. Unfortunately, the network has passed on the pilot. No details were given as to why, or whether it will be redeveloped at a later time. Plot details are under wraps, but the pilot was reportedly based on lesser-known Marvel characters. Despite this, ABC is still interested in…
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LEGION to End After Season 3; Professor X Will Appear
So far, FX‘s Legion has run for two seasons, with a third on the way. Unfortunately for fans, all good things must come to an end, as the network had an announcement to make. Legion‘s third season will be its last, FX confirmed at the Television Critics Association (TCA) tour. The reasoning is that creator Noah Hawley always envisioned a three-season run, and he is still committed to that. The season will premiere sometime in June. In addition, the series will finally introduce David Haller‘s father in season three. Actor Harry Lloyd (Game of Thrones) is set to play Professor X, aka Charles Xavier. Fans have speculated about Patrick Stewart…
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Recap: ARROW S7 E12 – “Emerald Archer”
If you told me that Arrow’s 150th episode would take inspiration from The Office, I would’ve have thought you were crazy. Yet here we are. Emerald Archer takes a look back at Arrow’s long history. Paying tribute to our favorite hooded vigilante hero. The episode doesn’t start with Stephen Amell’s usual: “previously on Arrow.” Instead, we are treated to the classic Warner Bros. fanfare Follow by a special intro for the episode. Narrated by Kelsey Grammer, we see interviews and clips from people who worked with Team Arrow. Quinton Lance, Thea Queen, Sara Lance, Rory (Ragman), Ricardo Diaz, Cindy Simone, and even Barry Allen are interviewed for the special. Oliver’s legacy…
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME Super Bowl Spot Released
During the 2019 Super Bowl, studios are promoting some highly anticipated movies. As expected, Marvel Studios dropped a new spot for one of the most anticipated blockbusters ever. Avengers: Endgame marks the end of the journey for many of our favorite Marvel heroes, concluding over a decade’s worth of storytelling. Marvel has been keeping a tight lid on marketing due to secrecy. And based on the Super Bowl spot, that looks to continue to be the case. Check it out below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. Avengers: Endgame is set to hit theaters on April 26th. The 22nd installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Robert Downey…
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FLASH SPOILER Review: Episode 5×12- “Memorabilia”
The Flash (5×12)- “Memorabilia” Written by: Sam Chalsen & Kristen Kim Directed by: Rebecca Johnson So we go from an episode with a title that plays on a popular film series to one that is nearly a triple entendre (Seeing Red because the Flash wears red, it’s slang for going mad with rage and a nod to the Emotional Spectrum) to an episode that when doing a title search tricks you into looking at Flash March. These people are sneaky. We open with Nora explaining to Eobard (and the audience via Voiceover) the mounting frustration she feels hiding whatever she and he are trying to accomplish with her trek through…
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CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS Will Be the Arrowverse’s “Biggest and Most Complicated” Crossover Yet
The next Arrowverse crossover will adapt the Crisis on Infinite Earths story arc. As it was such a huge deal in the comics, fans are expecting to have a similar impact on television. Now, we have some new teases on what to expect. The CW president Mark Pedowitz has weighed in on Crisis on Infinite Earths, promising a big event. “It will be the biggest and most complicated [crossover yet].” The comic story saw the deaths of major characters, such as Flash and Supergirl. Will the Arrowverse go the same route? Pedowitz won’t confirm, but he does tease some ominous things for our heroes. “That is the intent, to take…
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Ben Affleck – The Batman We Deserved
I have been an avid Batman-fan since the 1990’s. I remember watching Batman: The Animated Series and it’s subsequent spin-offs. There was really no live-action incarnation of the Caped Crusader that matched what I experienced on that show. It was a perfect blend of action, detective-stuff and pretty mature (for the time) drama. Then along came the (Joel) Schumacher-era of Batman movies; they ranged from okay to absolute garbage. Then we had the Nolan-era with Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. And even though Christopher Nolan took more of a, lets say grounded and realistic approach. It was missing some of the more fantastical elements from…
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The CW Renews All Five DC Shows and RIVERDALE
The CW has announced its early renewals for the 2019-2020 television season. Unsurprisingly, all of the network’s biggest hits – including every single DC show – will be back for new seasons in the fall. Arrow will return for an eighth season. The Flash will be back for a sixth season. Supergirl and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow are heading to their fifth seasons. Black Lightning‘s back for a third season. Riverdale will return for a fourth season. All six of these shows have been among The CW’s biggest successes, so there was little doubt that they’d be renewed. Additionally, this fall will see the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover, which…
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