Tag: Marvel

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

Posted: August 17, 2010 at 11:48 am   /   Local, Movie News

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 […]

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

Posted: June 7, 2010 at 2:05 pm   /   Local, Movie News

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, […]

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First Look at “The First Avenger: Captain America”

Posted: June 4, 2010 at 1:32 pm   /   Local, Movie News

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 […]

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

Posted: April 13, 2010 at 8:06 pm   /   Local, Movie News

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 […]

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Peter Sollett Directing Marvel’s “Runaways”

Posted: April 9, 2010 at 11:16 pm   /   Local, Movie News

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 […]

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

Posted: March 29, 2010 at 3:53 pm   /   Local, Movie News

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 […]

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

Posted: March 10, 2010 at 11:19 am   /   Local, Movie News

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 […]

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The Short List for “Captain America” Casting

Posted: February 24, 2010 at 3:17 pm   /   Local, Movie News, Opinion

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 […]

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

Posted: February 22, 2010 at 12:40 pm   /   Local, Movie News

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 […]

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Marvel and Disney Close the Deal on Merger

Posted: December 31, 2009 at 1:17 pm   /   Local, Movie News

Well, it is a done deal. Marvel shareholders have approved the merger with Disney. I wouldn’t be too worried about it. I’ve seen a lot of people get worked up over this. I see it as a good thing. Let’s be honest here, the comic book industry is slowly crumbling every years, with sales dropping […]

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