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A New Cast List for Spider-Man: Homecoming May Have Leaked— What Does It Reveal?
Spider-Man: Homecoming is shaping up to be one of the most hotly anticipated films of 2017. It's no surprise, then, that every day brings a new rumor; and over the weekend, a particularly interesting one hit the Internet. A Redditor published what they claimed was a casting sheet from the film. It was swiftly taken down (and all sites that reproduced the image have since taken it down too, suggesting that #Marvel Studios wasn't too happy with it being out there). That said, I got to see it before it was erased from the Internet, so here are the four things that stood out to me...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Does 'Jason Bourne' Live Up to the Legacy of the Bourne Franchise?
In 2002, spy-drama fans were treated to a film like no other; The Bourne Identity, a high-powered adaptation of Robert Ludlum's novel, starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne. A full 14 years later, fans are headed to the cinema to watch Jason Bourne, the latest in what's become a powerful franchise.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Who Is 'Steppenwolf'? All You Need To Know About The 'Justice League' Villain
Today's proving to be quite the day for DC fans. Movie Pilot was given access to the set of Justice League, and we learned a lot about the future of the DC Exptended Universe. Perhaps one of the most interesting things we learned was the identity of the movie's villain.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How the Avengers Pushed Marvel's Runaways into Development Hell—and How It Came Back
Excitement levels are building over #Marvel and Hulu's Runaways project, a TV series that nobody saw coming! In another post, I've already walked you through the comic book history of Marvel's latest superheroes; now it's time to discuss the strange twists of fate that have brought them to Hulu...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Just Why Has Marvel Turned Captain America Into A Nazi?
Today, Marvel Comics released Steve Rogers: Captain America #1 and the internet went wild! For the last couple of years, Steve Rogers's body has been its correct age, so he handed over the shield to the more able-bodied Sam Wilson. However, the "Avengers: Standoff!" event restored our beloved Steve's youth, so he and Sam are now sharing the title, and we now have a new, ongoing series for Steve Rogers: Captain America.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"F*** Marvel!": Why David Ayer's Remarks Shouldn't Be Taken Too Seriously
Superhero fans worldwide are getting seriously excited for #SuicideSquad, released this week. After the controversial reception of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, moviegoers are desperately hoping that the DC Extended Universe is about to see a real hit. Luckily, the trailers have been excellent, ranking among the best the superhero genre has ever produced.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How 'Justice League' Continues The Imagery From 'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice'
WARNING: This article contains enormous spoilers for Justice League. Proceed at your own risk. Zack Snyder's movies might be controversial, but one thing cannot be denied: The man is a genius when it comes to imagery. Although DC Films seems to be heading in a very different direction — with a far lighter film and a lot more humor — the good news is that it doesn't seem to have lost that symbolic edge.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"This One's For The Fans": Why DC Is Playing A Dangerous Game...
Although DC had shown every sign of confidence in #SuicideSquad - commissioning a sequel and signing Margot Robbie up for launching a spin-off - the late embargo on reviews caused some concerns. With the embargo lifted, the critics have begun to have their say, and the responses have been mixed. Some of the critics have singled out director David Ayer, and he gave a simple response:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' to Inhumans—Your Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's TV Series!
Whether alongside ABC, Hulu, or Netflix, Marvel Entertainment has a lot of projects in the works! Matters kicked off with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., but since then Marvel has successfully expanded into Netflix with the tremendously successful Daredevil and Jessica Jones. Those shows are only the beginning of Marvel's epic small-screen adventures - here's your guide to the Marvel TV that we know about...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
James Mangold's Explanation Of How 'Logan' Fits Into The X-Men Timeline Is Damning Indictment Of The MCU & DCEU
As exciting as Logan may be, there's one real problem with the film; it risks causing real problems for the already-confused X-Men movie timeline! We already knew that the film was set in the near-future, but director James Mangold recently gave us a concrete date for the film. In so doing, he explained how the movie fits into the overriding timeline, and explained just why he chose a near-future date...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring the Four Superhero Cinematic Universes!
2016 was an exciting year! Marvel Studios has launched their epic Phase Three with a bang, DC's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice kicked off a lot of controversy, and we're getting psyched for the latest installment of Fox's X-Men franchise. With not one but four attempts going on to build superhero Cinematic Universes (more on that later), this seems like a good time to ask how it's going...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
What Role Will The Ancient One Play In 'Doctor Strange'?
It's no secret that the Ancient One — Doctor Strange's venerable mentor — has been completely redesigned for the MCU. In fact, some aspects of that redesign have been pretty controversial; Marvel were attacked for white washing the character when chose to cast Tilda Swinton to play the part. Co-writer C. Robert Cargill (perhaps unwisely) argued that the redesign was necessary so as to ensure the film got a Chinese release - a remark which garnered the film more controversy.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks