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Brian Bendis Leaves Marvel, Signing An Exclusive Contract With DC Comics
This is not a drill. Brian Bendis, the mastermind behind so many of Marvel's greatest successes over the last 15 years, has signed an exclusive contract to write for DC Comics. That means we can expect Bendis's current Marvel books to be changing hands, and it's going to be fascinating to see what's in store for the future of DC.
'Inhumans': Medusa Actress Serinda Swan Reveals Tragic Black Bolt Backstory
Originally announced as part of Marvel's Phase 3 film slate, the Royal Family of the Inhumans are finally set to make their presence felt in the wider MCU with their very own TV show. Premiering in IMAX cinemas on September 1st, Inhumans will introduce us to the Royal Family of the Inhuman city of Attilan. They're ruled by their silent king, Black Bolt, whose words have the power to level mountains. The part will be played by Anson Mount, of Hell on Wheels fame, with Canadian actress Serinda Swan as his wife Medusa, and Welsh actor Iwan Rheon as his dangerous brother, Maximus.
The Original Von Strucker Villains Are Finally Confirmed For Fox's X-Men TV Series 'The Gifted'
The Strucker family has played a central role in Fox's The Gifted, and X-Men fans have watched them with an eager sense of anticipation. The show has paid homage to decades of dearly loved comics, and it's clear that showrunner Matt Nix is an X-Men fan. Given that context, it was always evident the surname "Strucker" had been chosen with care.
With 'Krypton' To Explore Superman's Religion, Will Rao Be The Show's Main Villain?
"Great Rao!" It's an oath that will be familiar to any Superman fan. Kal-El may have been brought up on Earth, but in the 1970s, he started dropping countless references to the Kryptonian deity. Upcoming SYFY series Krypton is set to be a unique take on the Man of Steel's heritage, exploring the near-history of Superman's homeworld, and Raoism promises to play an important role in the show.
Forget That X-Men / Avengers Crossover: Here's The Real Reason Why Disney Would Want To Buy 21st Century Fox
CNBC shocked the world this week with the remarkable report that Disney actually held talks to discuss purchasing 21st Century Fox. Although the talks are reportedly on hold right now, the news was enough to leave the Internet buzzing with excitement. Were the deal to go ahead, it would be the most dramatic restructure of the film and TV industry in decades.
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Hulk? New Thor: Ragnarok TV Spot Gives Loki a Reason to Be Scared
Marvel has promised a marketing blitz for Thor: Ragnarok throughout October, and that's sure to include a whole host of new TV spots. One aired over the last few days, which Marvel is yet to release online. Thankfully, one fan managed to catch it and share it on Tumblr, and right now the whole world's thrilled by what they discovered in this low-res version.
Check Out These Stunning New Posters For 'Thor: Ragnarok'
With Thor: Ragnarok due out on November 3rd, superhero fans will be none-too-surprised to hear that Marvel's marketing operation has gone into overdrive. Today, for example, the House of Ideas released seven stunning new character posters. Together, these posters are a stylish reminder of the incredible visuals we're expecting from Taiki Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok.
'DC's Legends Of Tomorrow': Matt Ryan's John Constantine Will Return In Season 3
There are some actors who come to define their roles, and Matt Ryan is one of them. He stepped into the role of John Constantine back when NBC launched the Constantine series back in 2014. Since then, Ryan has reprised the role time and again, even playing the part in the animated movie Justice League Dark. It's now been confirmed that he'll be joining the cast of Legends of Tomorrow as part of Season 3!
No Capes! Melissa Benoist Reveals the Problem with Capes in Set Photos from Supergirl
Seriously, what is it with superheroes and capes? No matter how much fashion designer Edna Mode may have protested against them in Pixar's The Incredibles, superheroes just seem to be addicted to them. The latest trend-setter is Melissa Benoist's Supergirl, the Kryptonian hero whose shimmering scarlet cape has taken the world by storm. However, it turns out even Benoist isn't always a fan though. Cast your eyes to Instagram, and you'll see what happens when a cape goes wrong...
Standalone Joker Movie Confirmed—What Does This Mean for DC's New Elseworlds Range?
Back in August, there were surprising reports that Warner Bros. was working with Martin Scorsese on a standalone Joker movie. In an even more incredible twist, we learned that this wouldn't even be part of the shared cinematic universe that DC Film has been building since 2011's Man of Steel. The news launched intense debate among superhero fans, with many arguing that your average moviegoer is already confused by the sheer volume of superhero universes hitting the box office right now. So how would Warner Bros. handle this new Joker project?
'X-Force' Is Coming To Theaters — And Drew Goddard Is Joining As Writer/Director
Last year's #Deadpool proved that there's more to the #XMen franchise than the tentpole films, and Fox has since been working hard on adding diversity to the slate. This year saw the brutal, bloody Western Logan bring an end to Hugh Jackman's time as Wolverine, and next year we'll be thrilled to watch the inevitable #Deadpool2. It's been something of an open secret that Fox planned this new R-rated corner of the franchise to come to a head in an X-Force movie.
'Inhumans' Episode 3 Raises A Disturbing Question: Just How Much Should We Trust Black Bolt?
We're three episodes into Marvel's Inhumans, and little by little, we're learning each character's backstory. "Divide and Conquer" continued to provide us with a series of flashbacks into Black Bolt's childhood, hinting at the family dynamic between the prince and his sibling. Along the way though, these scenes also cast a darker light on the character's history, and raised a disturbing question of just how well we truly know the Crown King of Attilan...