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"Fantastic Four" Reboot in the Works by Marvel Studios

“Fantastic Four” Reboot in the Works by Marvel Studios

I love superhero films as much as the next guy, but I have a problem with rebooting a franchise three years after the last installment.  This is now the problem with all of the Marvel properties that were sold off to other movie studios before Marvel Studios was established i.e. Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Blade.  [...]

Rose Byrne and Jason Flemyng Join Matthew Vaughn's "X-Men: First Class"

Rose Byrne and Jason Flemyng Join Matthew Vaughn’s “X-Men: First Class”

As Tim pointed out to me last night, Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class is getting pretty close to its anticipated start date, but there is still a lot of casting going on.  The anticipated start date is still a couple weeks away, but last I heard even with these two new cast members, they still [...]

Take a Look at Chris Hemsworth as Marvel's "Thor"

Take a Look at Chris Hemsworth as Marvel’s “Thor”

The other day we showed you the first look at Marvel’s Captain America (Check it out here.) Now there are a couple still images floating around of Chris Hemsworth as Thor in the upcoming Marvel film of the same name.  I have to say, the first image looks a little cheesier than I was anticipating, [...]

First Look at "The First Avenger: Captain America"

First Look at “The First Avenger: Captain America”

Looks like we just got our first positive sign that Captain America can be a good movie. Ain’t It Cool News leaked photos of the alleged costume for the upcoming Captain America film. The costume seems to be very close in design to the costume he wears in Marvel’s Ultimates Vol. 1. I think most [...]

Joss Whedon to Direct The Avengers!!!?!!!

Joss Whedon to Direct The Avengers!!!?!!!

I don’t usually like to post something till it is a lock but Deadline New York seems pretty sure of this story and it is great news for everyone if this hiring goes all the way through till the shoot and till release day. For those unfamiliar with Whedon he has created such cult TV [...]

Peter Sollett Directing Marvel's "Runaways"

Peter Sollett Directing Marvel’s “Runaways”

This is going to confuse a lot of people, but this story has nothing to do with the current film starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. (Although, you can check out our review here.) Nope, this has to do with the adaptation of the Marvel comic, Runaways. Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist director Peter Sollett [...]

"Clash of the Titans" Director Louis Leterrier Taking on "Y: The Last Man"?

“Clash of the Titans” Director Louis Leterrier Taking on “Y: The Last Man”?

Y: The Last Man has been tied up in developmental hell for some years now. The last person attached to the project was Eagle Eye and Disturbia director D.J. Caruso.  The director has been in talks with New Line about adapting the project for a while.  The film at one time also had Shia LeBeouf [...]

Captain America Casting Update - More Names, John Krasinski Out?

Captain America Casting Update – More Names, John Krasinski Out?

Yesterday Fox 411 reported that The Office‘s John Krasinski was all but a virtual lock for the role of Captain America. Today, it seems that they have no idea what they are talking about. It also seems that not only is Krasinski not the main choice for the role now, but that he might be [...]

The Short List for "Captain America" Casting

The Short List for “Captain America” Casting

Since production on the film starts in a couple months, Marvel is narrowing down its choices for the title role in the Captain America  film. You’ll be surprised at who people are reporting are testing for the roll.  Which of these lucky men are going to play the All American Hero, Steve Rogers? 1. John [...]

Natalie Portman Gets High With a Little Help From Her Friends?

Natalie Portman Gets High With a Little Help From Her Friends?

Natalie Portman is developing a new take on the stoner comedy, with her production company Handsome Charlie Films. She is set to star in the stoner comedy Best Buds, which changes the genre a bit. Instead of a group of men on a mission getting high, a group of women head to their best friend’s [...]