By Newsarama.com To the comic book industry, it’s certainly surprising that a major publisher like DC Entertainment would relaunch 52 titles with revised continuity and new #1s. And for long-time collectors of Uncanny X-Men, it’s shocking to think the comic will start over with a new #1 in November. But
by Erik Amaya, CBR Actor Jason Patric is in negotiations to play the lead on FX’s adaptation of “Powers,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The trade paper describes the role of Christian Walker as “a cop who works in the Powers division of the police force and deals with crimes
Peter Parker’s dying – and it’s not from the reviews of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” By DAREH GREGORIAN, for New York Post SPOILERS!!! WARNING!!! The webbed wonder will meet an untimely end while saving his beloved Aunt May from the villainous Green Goblin in “Ultimate Spider-Man” No. 160, which
by MIKE FLEMING, Deadline.com James Mangold is 20th Century Fox’s and star Hugh Jackman’s choice to direct The Wolverine, ending one of the most competitive contests among directors for a major studio film. Negotiations are about to get underway, but I’m told that Mangold will take the helming job on
By Justin Kroll, Variety.com Ever since he agreed to oversee the franchise reboot of Superman, Christopher Nolan had been seeking a star for the role of Jor-El, Superman’s biological father. Nolan now has his man: Russell Crowe. Crowe is in negotiations for the key role in “Man of Steel,” which
After initial reports, Life, Doctor Who & Combom is reporting that there will be no full series of Doctor Who in 2012, they are also saying that caution is key. After their many updates, they still reserved judgement. But now it’s been confirmed, and many Whovians won’t be happy. The
by Kevin Melrose, Spinoff Online HBO won’t skimp on its previously announced adaptation of American Gods, Neil Gaiman’s award-winning 2001 fantasy novel. Not that there were any doubts, given the cable channel’s recent history of lavish productions like Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and Rome. According to The Hollywood Reporter,
By Scott Edelman for Blastr.com Right up there with Eric Stoltz as Back to the Future’s Marty McFly on the list of sci-fi might-have-beens is Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. And after taking a look at Selleck’s screen test, we have to say—it was
By MIKE FLEMING, Deadline.com In its latest attempt to hatch a large-scale film that can play to a family audience, Disney has made a seven-figure deal with screenwriter and Lost exec producer Damon Lindelof to write and produce an original large-scale science fiction feature film. Other than the fact that
By Scott Edelman, blastr.com Couldn’t make it to L.A. for E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. You can still be blown away by the awesome trailers that launched there for some upcoming sci-fi, fantasy and horror games. Check out some of our favorites on Blastr.com
by Mikey O’Connell, Zap2It.com With “Doctor Who” officially renewed for a seventh season, and current companions Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill likely not around for the ride, the franchise may soon be placing personals ads for new supporting players. But why not cull a companion from the current “Who”-verse? Zap2it
By Don Kaye for Blastr.com Although the world wasn’t exactly thrilled with 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a fifth installment in the series might happen sooner rather than later. Shia LaBeouf, who played Indy’s son in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, told MTV News that
