After it was revealed that Carnage will have a role in Sony’s Venom film, fans have began to speculate about who might be playing the character. After a tweet, it looks like we already have a campaign for Cameron Monaghan, from Gotham, to portray the role.
20th Century Fox has released the first official trailer for The Greatest Showman, giving us our first look at Hugh Jackman’s upcoming true story/musical. The film has been a passion project of Jackman’s for several years and is finally making its way to the big screen.
Directed by Michael Gracey, The Greatest Showman tells the true story of P.T. Barnum, who founded the circus that became the famous travelling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The film will be Jackman’s first since leaving the role of Wolverine in Logan and will be the first cinematic musical that the actor has done since Les Misérables.
Watch the trailer below and discover that no one the same and everyone is special!
Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
Directed by Michael Gracey, the film stars Hugh Jackman (Logan), Zac Efron (Baywatch), Zendaya (Spider-Man:Homecoming)and Michelle Williams (Manchester By The Sea). The film will land in theatres on Christmas day!
As Violet Paige rests her body from the punishment, flashes of paint and potential paralysis that comes with being the vigilante Mother Panic, she focuses on researching her latest case, a murder where the culprit, a body bag wearing killer, has seemingly struck at unrelated targets. With the aid of ‘villain’ The Ratcatcher, Violet soon discovers a new connection in her case. And most surprising of all, it will be her identity and past as Violet Paige, not Mother Panic, that may prove to be the essential weapon in her mighty arsenal.
Mother Panic #8 “Victim Complex Part 2”
Written by: Jody Houser
Art by: John Paul Leon
Colors by: Dave Stewart Letters by: John Workman Mother Panic created by: Gerard Way, Jody Houser and Tommy Lee Edwards
Mother Panic is the most accessible of all the Young Animal titles, but don’t confuse that with being ‘mainstream’. This is a punk rock superhero book if there ever was one, and is the kind of mosh-pit kick that the Batman family of books can not only take but seems almost necessary. Read on for 11 reasons that Mother Panic #8 is a book to dive into this week.
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Regular artist and co-creator Tommy Lee Edwards is amazing, but there is an ‘indie comics’ feel to John Paul Leon’s delicate line work that is perfect for this issue.
The subtle ways Batman lore is worked into this book. Like this issues mention of The Court of Owls. Jody Houser is somehow able to create HER own Gotham while it is simultaneous the same Gotham it has always been.
The design of the body bag wearing killer. Simple, effective and creepy.
The way letterer John Workman uses font and sound effects is elegant.
Dave Stewart’s coloring adds a layer of delicate atmosphere that is a perfect symbiosis with the pencils.
The way word balloons cross panels and images.
“You’ve met the Bat, Right?”-Violet. “If by ‘met’ you mean “been beaten unconscious by’”-Ratcatcher
The overall punk rock attitude of the series.
“Well, it helps that he has the police in his pocket. And his weird child soldier gang”-Ratcatcher
How awesome Houser makes Ratcatcher. Seriously the guy is GREAT.
The way the story, at its core, is one of abuse and survival. It’s deep, dark stuff, but not crammed down your throat. It works organically and naturally.
All the Young Animal books are great in their own way, but Mother Panic may be the best way for regular readers of the DCU to wade into these waters. This is a more quiet issue than usual for the series, but don’t let that stop you from picking it up.
Eboard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash, has successfully manipulated Barry Allen to travel to the 23rd Century. Holding a captive Iris West in the future Flash Museum, Thawne recounts his own story and what drove him to become the murderous speedster he is today (and tomorrow and yesterday). But Thanwe’s plan is not to merely capture and kill Iris. The Reverse-Flash has something much more personal in mind. Something that can tear the life Barry has carefully built around having both a normal life and being the Scarlett Speedster.
The Flash #25 Running Scared Part 1 “Every Breath You Take” Written by: Joshua Williamson Art by: Carmine Di Giandomenico, Neil Googe & Ryan Sook Colors by: Ivan Plascencia, Dave McCaig & Hi-Fi Lettered by: Steve Wands
Published by: DC Comics
I really am loving what the team of Joshua Williamson and Carmine Di Giandomenico have been doing with Reverse-Flash. They have slowly been building him as a very unstable psychopath, but with this issue, they somehow find a way to not only humanize him a bit but also escalate him as a threat even more. It’s an issue in the tradition of the classic Rogue-centric stories Geoff Johns was known for (and that made me LOVE Flash’s villains) yet still feels different enough to run on its own. Read on for 11 reasons Flash #25 is one of this week’s must-read comics.
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How Williamson can have both Barry and Thawne narrate parts of this issue, yet still have you feel for BOTH of them.
Having three artists (Di Giandomenico, Googe, and Sook) illustrate the different narrative stretches adds a huge impact. Each penciler brings a certain feeling to their sequence. There are even subtle panel changes I only noticed on a second read through.
The future Central City is gorgeous. The first opening spread is like something out of Heavy Metal Magazine or Mobius.
The coloring. This continues to be one of the most vibrant looking books on stands. It looks great both on paper and digital.
Steve Wands lettering is much more than just words on pictures. His sound effect illustrations and word balloons add dynamics and voice.
The tragedy of Thawne’s past is actually moving.
Williamson continues to portray Barry as a very relatable person. Despite being a superhero, he still makes mistakes and has self-doubt. In keeps the tradition of Flash being one of the DCU’s most human characters.
“Every Second is a gift.” How those words take on so many meanings in the span of one issue!
“I chose yellow because it was the color all of Flash’s partners wore”
The Heatwave and Captain Cold cameos!
Thawne unmasking Barry in front of Iris. Mic dropped folks.
Page from ‘Flash’ #25
With its extra pages, and the start of a new storyline, this issue is not only great, but a perfect chance to join the race if you have been thinking about picking up The Flash. This is already a classic run and should be on your pull list every month. Don’t sit this title out, and certainly not this issue!
Better Call Saul has been renewed for a fourth season! While this news should hardly come as a surprise, considering the Breaking Bad prequel’s strong ratings and widespread critical acclaim, negotiations delayed the renewal far longer than expected. The shuffling of executives at AMC and producer Sony Pictures Television likely had to do with this; Joel Stillerman of AMC left for Hulu, while Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht left Sony for Apple.
Better Call Saul will return in 2018 with another 10 episodes chronicling the slow, tragic descent of Jimmy McGill as he transforms into the titular Saul Goodman. The renewal of the show is an immense relief to fans, considering the life-or-death stakes of the cliffhanger in last week’s finale.
Charlie Collier, the president of AMC, said of the announcement: “Supporting artists we respect and admire; delivering truly outstanding character development and nuanced dramatic twists and turns; continuing a legacy of bold creative choices; loving writing that is the best in the business: Truly, ‘S’all good, man.’ Congratulations to Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Bob Odenkirk and everyone involved with Better Call Saul. Bring on season four!”
Gilligan and Gould, who both returned from Breaking Bad to serve as co-showrunners for Saul, have masterfully avoided turning the show into some cheap clone of its predecessor. Instead, Saul has rightly earned its place as a heavy-hitter in the era of prestige TV, wracking up tons of Emmy nominations and a great deal of acclaim for both its careful storytelling and strong performances.
Bob Odenkirk, who plays the titular character, has taken Saul/Jimmy from being a mere comic relief sideshow character and turned him into something far deeper. The innocence of Jimmy, and the nuance of Odenkirk’s portrayal, makes the inevitable downfall painful to think about but difficult to look away from. It’s unclear how many seasons the showrunners have in mind, but if they are able to keep this level of quality, it could easily have a greater longevity than Breaking Bad.
Adam Wingard, director of Netflix’s upcoming Death Note film – based on the manga series of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata – revealed a new poster for the movie via his Twitter account today. Fans will no doubt be excited that it provides our first true glimpse of Willem Dafoe’s live-action incarnation of the Shinigami, Ryuk.
Marvel Comics re-announced every title in the post-Legacy era Tuesday night along with every cover, according to ComicBook.com.
About the new initiative at Marvel Comics: “A new initiative that will take things back to our iconic history, with a firm eye on the future, MARVEL LEGACY will present stories that remind everyone — newcomers and longtime fans alike — why Marvel stands as the premier name in fiction,” said Editor in Chief Axel Alonso. “Our titles will unearth gems from Marvel’s rich history, remind readers of connections between characters, and usher in the return of some major characters who’ve been missed. Above all else, we want to inject our comics with a massive dose of fun!”
ALL-NEW WOLVERINE
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS
AMERICA
ASTONISHING X-MEN
AVENGERS
BEN REILLY: SCARLET SPIDER
BLACK BOLT
BLACK PANTHER
CABLE
CHAMPIONS
DAREDEVIL
DEFENDERS
DESPICABLE DEADPOOL
DOCTOR STRANGE
FALCON
GENERATION X
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
GWENPOOL, THE UNBELIEVABLE
HAWKEYE
ICEMAN
INCREDIBLE HULK
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN
IRON FIST
JEAN GREY
JESSICA JONES
LUKE CAGE
OLD MAN LOGAN
PETER PARKER: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN
ROYALS
SECRET WARRIORS
SHE-HULK
SPIDER-GWEN
SPIDER-MAN
SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL
SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE
THANOS
THE MIGHTY CAPTAIN MARVEL
THE PUNISHER
THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL
U.S.AVENGERS
UNCANNY AVENGERS
VENOM
WEAPON X
X-MEN: BLUE
X-MEN: GOLD
About Marvel Legacy #1
Since its inception, Marvel has been delivering groundbreaking heroes and explosive stories. Now, prepare to return to the dawn of time, as Marvel introduces you to the first Avengers from 1,000,000 BC – when iconic torch-bearers such as Odin, Iron Fist, Star Brand, Ghost Rider, Phoenix, Agamotto, and Black Panther come together for the startling origin of the Marvel Universe, in MARVEL LEGACY #1!
The acclaimed team of writer Jason Aaron (Mighty Thor) and artist Esad Ribic (Secret Wars) reunite for an all-new 50-page blockbuster one-shot that will take you through time to the current Marvel Universe, showing you how it’s truly “all connected.” A true homage to Marvel’s groundbreaking stories, MARVEL LEGACY brings your favorite characters together for exciting and epic new stories that will culminate in returning to original series numbering for long-running titles.
MARVEL LEGACY #1 hits you local comic book store in September, with an over-sized 50-page one-shot.
What do you think of the list? Does any title stand out? Comment below.
Zack Snyder just took to social media to reveal a new look at Ben Affleck’s Batman in the upcoming Justice League movie. The Man of Steeland Batman v Superman director has shared a new image on his official Vero account, giving us an awesome and slightly scary new look at the caped crusader.
This is the first Justice League related post that the director has shared since he departed the project, leaving Joss Whedon to complete reshoots and post-production. Snyder is still extremely involved in the movie, having directed the majority of the footage and developed the story. The director is even rumoured to appear at comic-con next month, although that can’t be confirmed.
Check out the image below:
Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
Justice League is directed by Zack Snyder, from a screenplay by Chris Terrio, based on a story by Snyder and Terrio. The film stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Amy Adams, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, J. K. Simmons, and Ciarán Hinds.
If you’re a fan of Rick and Morty,you’ve been waiting a long, long time for the third season to materialize (aside from the surprise April Fool’s Day episode). In the three months since, it has been mostly radio silent. Fans have gone to drastic conclusions as to why season three was taking so long, speculating that the upcoming season may be its last.
But fans may not have to wait too much longer for a new episode. The Rick and Morty Twitter page recently invited fans to an impromptu livestream this Thursday, June 29 at 9pm EST.
The R&M live stream is happening! Will you be there? Or will you stream it? https://t.co/ZTVopZCWsU
Adult Swim, as well as Harmon and Roiland, are mum about any information about what it could include. It could be an announcement as to when the next episode (and remainder of the season) will air. It could be more behind the scenes videos. OR, it could also be the airing of the second episode of the third season.
The third season is expected to air this summer thanks to a promo video that aired during the April Fool’s episode. Many reports have speculated that it will air sometime in July. Hopefully, this livestream will answer these questions, and then some.
The spontaneous Rick and Morty livestream will take place on June 29 at 9pm EST. It can be watched on Adult Swim.
What are you hoping to see from this Rick and Morty livestream on Thursday? Share your theories in the comments.
Remember how the Fantastic Four aren’t joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon?
It appears that Marvel’s First Family are getting yet another reboot, according to rumours.
As Rich Johnson of Bleeding Cool reports, Fox is not giving up on the franchise, and the plan is to go in the direction of Spy Kids. What’s more, the F4 themselves might take a backseat to the Richards’ offspring.
“It will concentrate on Franklin and Valeria, the children of Reed Richards and Susan Storm,” he says. “While still having the Thing and the Human Torch along for the ride.”
The fact that Reed Richards and Sue Storm Richards appear to be absent sounds troubling. They make up half of the Fantastic Four, but to not have them there is a troubling decision. It would be like having the Justice League without Batman and Superman. Oh wait, such a JL did happen in 1997 with a poorly-made TV pilot. But I digress.
Seth Grahame-Smith is the writer on the Fantastic Four reboot. He’s also known for Abraham Lincoln Vampire Killer. Recently, he would have been directing The Flash before bowing out.
“Indeed, the whole movie will be kid-centric with a vibe far more reminiscent of The Incredibles.” Johnson says. “In an instant, this will totally separate the movie from the previous failed attempt. But also mean there’s no actual need for a reboot.”
This sounds very similar to the “Future Foundation’ of the comics. During the early 2010s, Reed Richards set up a think tank for young geniuses, and Franklin and Valeria were a major part of the storyline. In fact, one of their classmates was Bentley 23, who is a clone and son of the FF foe, The Wizard.
The fact remains that Fantastic Four aren’t supposed to be grim and brooding. Sure, there are serious moments from the comics like Ben’s depression or Reed’s guilt. Let us not forget Doctor Doom’s backstory. Also, in the 1980s, Sue took on the role of super villain Malice, whom she would briefly become in the 2010s. Yet these elements capture the drama of the characters. If given a good writer, the Fantastic Four movie could have a tone akin to The Avengers.
While a lighter tone isn’t a bad thing, the child-centric focus might not appeal to longtime comic fans. Having Franklin and Valeria at the forefront could be too similar to Spy Kids. We’ve seen the formula of young kids trying to save their families and world before. Plus, it might alienate Fantastic Four fans. Relegating the F4 to the sidelines would be a risk.
What do you think about this new direction? Should Fox go with a more kid-friendly approach? Keep in mind, the same thing did happen to the Batman film franchise in the 1990s….
Mother Panic #8
The Flash #25
