Tag: comic books
Matthew Vaughn Talks X-Men and Superman Plans
We finally have some insight into some of Matthew Vaughn’s past projects. First up is his plan for the trilogy that would have spawned from X-Men: First Class. Vaughn’s originally wanted to introduce a new Wolverine, possibly portrayed by Tom Hardy, in the first sequel, which would then culminat...
Read MoreWarner Bros. Approves Pattinson as Batman After Screentest
It looks like the new Dark Knight is well and truly about to rise. Deadline is reporting that Robert Pattinson has been approved as the new Batman after a screen test with fellow contender Nicholas Hoult in full Bat-regalia. However, the word is that the execs were also impressed by Hoult, so don’...
Read MoreTom King Joins New Gods
Tom King is going from Batman to Big Barda. Deadline reports that the controversial Batman comic book writer has signed on to co-write the script for the New Gods movie with Ava DuVernay. While I’ve never been well-versed in the New Gods, I’ve been intrigued since this project was announced, and...
Read MoreREVIEW: Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1
Scott Snyder has left an indelible mark on the Batman mythos. While he was working on Detective Comics, I first started reading his work when he collaborated with Greg Capullo on “The Court of Owls,” the introductory Batman story of the New 5. (which has since been adapted, relatively sp...
Read MoreREVIEW: Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost (2010)
I’ve been a fan of Radical Comics ever since Len Wiseman was announced to direct a still-in-development adaptation of Shrapnel (which once had Hilary Swank attached to star). I was very excited by this news since, at the time, the only other comic book companies besides the big two and Image were ...
Read MoreThe Magic Order Series Picked Up by Netflix
Netflix is getting magical. Deadline is reporting that the streaming juggernaut has ordered a series based on The Magic Order, their comic with Mark Millar. Millar says the comic and pilot – which is set to be directed and produced by James Wan, alongside his producing partner Lindsay Beer – is ...
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