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Is Scoot McNairy Playing Blue Beetle in Batman v Superman?
There's been a gush of new Batman v Superman photos and information in the past few days, causing tons of Internet buzz. That buzz will obviously increase in the next week or so as San Diego Comic-Con enters the fray with Warner Bros set to send shockwaves through the online comic forums. But with all this new information, we seem to be forgetting a small, forgotten mystery from many months ago:
Jashan BoparaiPublished 6 years ago in GeeksWe Have Our First Look At Jodie Whittaker's New 'Doctor Who' Outfit And TARDIS
The internet was stunned when Jodie Whitaker was announced as the new face of Doctor Who in July, and speculation about the show only increased when the new TARDIS team was disclosed a short while ago. Now, everyone is talking about Who once again, since the Thirteenth Doctor’s brand-new costume and TARDIS have finally been revealed. And no, there’s nary a black hoodie in sight.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in Geeks'Thor: Ragnarok' Is A Bold Commentary On The Insidiousness of Imperialism
Released to widespread acclaim, Thor: Ragnarok is pleasing audiences everywhere with its beautiful visuals and its screwball tendencies. However, it turns out that Thor: Ragnarok contains one of the most sobering subplots in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so much so that we are forced to reconsider the God of Thunder's movie series as a whole.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in GeeksJason Isaacs Was So 'Pissed Off' At His Harry Potter Audition That He Almost Turned Down The Role
If 2017 has shown us anything, it’s that Jason Isaacs is — to quote Ferris Bueller — a righteous dude. Not only is he content with being a badass on Twitter and Instagram, Isaacs is also intriguing Trekkies everywhere with his compelling performance as Captain Lorca on Star Trek: Discovery.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in Geeks'Robot Wars Series 10': The Grand Final!
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ROBOT WARS SERIES 10. Five weeks of carnage (and a one week break due to the tennis), and it's time once again for the Robot Wars Grand Final!
Could The 'Elseworlds' Franchise Doom The Future Of The DCEU?
Take a look at the roster of upcoming movies set in the DCEU, and it's clear that Warner Bros. has big plans! Indeed, starting with Martin Scorsese's Joker movie, the DCEU is set to branch off into an Elseworlds label, where we'll see alternate versions of our favorite characters negotiating drastically different worlds.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in Geeks5 Margaret Atwood Novels That Deserve A TV Adaptation Following The Success Of 'Alias Grace' & 'The Handmaid's Tale'
It’s a great time to be a fan of acclaimed author Margaret Atwood. After all, Hulu’s serialized interpretation of The Handmaid’s Tale can now be officially referred to as a multi award-winning adaptation. Plus, we’re also set to enjoy Netflix’s realization of another Atwood classic, the historical fiction book Alias Grace.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in GeeksWhy Do Animated Movies Such As 'Shrek' & 'Despicable Me' End With Dance Parties?
2017 has already brought us plenty of escapist fun in the form of Cars 3, Captain Underpants and The Boss Baby, and there's even more yet to come in the form of Pixar's highly anticipated movie Coco. As ever, we’ve been wowed by the wondrous visuals of this year's animated movies and laughed at their witty scripts. However, it’s time to talk about that little trend which has come to dominate the last few minutes of animated studio releases in recent years.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in GeeksSee Jeremy Irons Singing As Scar In Rare Behind The Scenes Look At 'The Lion King'
The Lion King is as popular as ever. ‘The Circle of Life,’ as rendered for the remake, got a standing ovation at D23, and the original film is being re-released as part of Disney’s Signature Collection.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in Geeks'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Sequels May Radically Re-Write The Death Of Uncle Ben
With numerous references to the Avengers, the Sokovia Accords, and the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: Homecoming really makes it seem as if Peter Parker has lived in this world all along. Indeed, we recently discovered that even as a small child, Peter Parker bore witness to some pivotal events in the #MCU — namely Whiplash’s (Mickey Rourke) attack on the Stark Expo in Iron Man 2. And that’s not all; recent comments from several prominent figures in Marvel and Sony have suggested that the sequels to Spider-Man: Homecoming may revisit some other hugely formative events in Spider-Man’s life — though not as we know them.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in GeeksThese Parodies Of Famous Superhero Scenes In The Style Of The 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Opening Are Hilarious
2017 is far from over, but we've already been treated to some of the greatest superhero moments of all time. From Logan's death scene to Wonder Woman's storming of No Man's Land, we've been spoilt by a plethora spine-tingling moments which are sure to leave a lasting impact on the superhero genre.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in GeeksCottonmouth To Coulson: The 12 Most Underrated Performances In The Marvel Cinematic Universe
In the 10 years since it first graced our screens, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has gone from strength to strength — and when we look at the monumental cast list for each film, we can’t help but be astounded by the talent involved in the franchise. Many of these talented actors and actresses will come together for Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel's most ambitious project yet. Fans can't wait for the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch, and Chris Pratt to finally be united on the silver screen. Yet while we cheer for the brilliantly portrayed heavy hitters of the MCU, there are some powerful performances that have been left by the wayside. And these performances deserve just as much praise.
Max FarrowPublished 6 years ago in Geeks