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X-23 Creator Craig Kyle Pitches His 'Logan' Sequel
Dafne Keen's X-23 was the breakout star of Logan, a 12-year-old whose intensity and athletic skill wowed fans and critics alike. Now the character's creator, Craig Kyle, has chimed in as well, spilling the details about the sequel to Logan he'd love to write -- and it sounds like it would be quite an x-citing ride.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Inhumans' TV Show to Introduce Marvel Comics' Nuhumans — Who Are We Likely to See?
Although they were created in 1965, the past four years have been pivotal for Marvel's Inhumans. In the aftermath of the "Infinity" event, Terrigen spread across the surface of the globe, and since 2014, writer Charles Soule has been creating an ever more diverse cast of 'new Inhumans', or 'NuHumans'. Now, in a surprising twist, it seems some of those NuHumans will be making an appearance in Marvel's Inhumans series!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Animation is Adapting "Spider-Island", and it's The Perfect Direction For Spider-Man
Marvel fans may be getting excited about the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming, but Marvel Animation has plans for the web-slinger too! In a recent interview with CBR, Marvel Animation Vice President Steve Wacker revealed that the next plot to be adapted for animation will be a tremendous arc known as "Spider-Island"!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Logan' Triggers Calls for More R-Rated Superhero Movies — But Are They Wise?
Last year, Fox shocked the world when they proved an R-rated superhero movie could be a blockbuster hit. Now, emboldened by Deadpool's success, they've done it again with Logan, widely viewed by superhero fans as one of the best superhero movies of all time. Studios are still wary of R-rated films; Hugh Jackman was reportedly forced to take a pay-cut in order to persuade Fox when it came to Logan. Yet fans remain excited about the possibility. In fact, in some fan groups, it's not uncommon to see some insisting the whole reason Logan works is precisely because of its R-rating!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Movie-TV Crossovers & Animated Movies: 5 Ways Marvel Can Take It To The Next Level After MCU Phase 3
Even as we eagerly await the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, fans are turning their eyes to the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So is Kevin Feige; with Avengers: Infinity War well into production, he's starting to look beyond the end of Phase 3, and has begun to drop tantalizing hints that he may well be abandoning the MCU's current "phase" structure.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Which Marvel Projects Would the Writers of 'Captain America: Civil War' Love to Handle?
With Captain America: Civil War's US arrival imminent, it's no surprise that the cast and crew are doing the rounds! Over at THR, screenwriters Steve McFeely and Chris Markus were asked a pretty intriguing question:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Logan': James Mangold Reveals Why We Didn't See What Happened During the Westchester Incident
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Logan, out in theaters now! Logan is a superhero film like no other; a bloody and brutal Western, it shows all the blood and guts you'd expect from a rampaging mutant with a habit of snikting out his adamantium claws. But it's also an unusually understated film, with some beautifully poignant character moments and subtle backstory.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"She's My Superman": Why 'Wonder Woman' Is a Labor of Love for Director Patty Jenkins
Excitement is continuing to build for Wonder Woman, the fourth film in the DC Extended Universe — and the first movie to star a female superhero in over a decade. Fans are waiting with a strange, heady mix of tension and eager anticipation; on the one hand, DC has had a troubled time in setting its universe in place, but on the other, every trailer and clip for Wonder Woman has looked gorgeous. This week, I got the privilege of meeting with representatives from Warner Bros., and I learned just why Patty Jenkins is the right woman for the job!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
If You Thought Hydra Captain America Was Bad Be-Thor, Wait Until You See His Latest Power-Up
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Free Comic Book Day's Secret Empire. This year's Summer Event, "Secret Empire" is the culmination of everything controversial writer Nick Spencer has been working for since last year's Captain America: Steve Rogers #1. It's a deeply political story in which Steve Rogers's history has been rewritten, transforming the Sentinel of Liberty himself into Hydra's greatest leader!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Power Rangers' Star Dacre Montgomery Wants to Team up With the DCEU— Could the Cinematic Universes Collide?
They are legends in their own right, but DC Comics' superheroes have often sought out other superhero teams for help — even teaming up with groups owned by other companies. One such team-up in progress right now is the Justice League / Power Rangers miniseries. It's pretty much your typical team-up comic, with some stunning variant covers that have to be seen to be believed. But could this kind of team-up ever happen in the movies?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Animation VP Wants to Adapt 'Superior Spider-Man' for the Screen — Here's Why it Could Be a Game Changer
It's been an open secret for years; while Marvel rules the roost when it comes to their Cinematic Universe, DC is the place to go for the best animated movies and shows. Sure, there have been times when Marvel has knocked it out of the park — who can forget Spectacular Spider-Man, or the classic 1990s X-Men? But the difference has typically been that Marvel view animated shows as 'for kids', whereas DC dare to take real risks with them — even making R-rated animated movies.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Wonder Woman' Filmmakers Reveal How It Connects to 'Batman V Superman' — And Diana's Job in the Present Day
Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman made her big-screen debut in last year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice; and as controversial as that film may have been, the reality is that Wonder Woman was a hit. Gadot's portrayal was universally praised, and fans were left seriously excited about Patty Jenkins's Wonder Woman, which promises to give us an origin story set in the First World War!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks