Author: Neil Vagg

Last month it was confirmed that director Scott Derrickson had exited Marvel Studios Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness and overnight a new rumour has put an unexpected name in the frame to take over. Variety reports that original Spider-Man trilogy director, Sam Raimi, is now said to be in talks with Disney and Marvel Studios to take on the project. Little more is known about the project aside from a proposed production start of May. This would only give Raimi three months prep time if the film is to remain on schedule. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen,…

The ninth film in the Saw franchise got it’s global debut today as Lionsgate unveiled our first look at Spiral. The film stars (and is executive produced by) Chris Rock alongside Samuel L. Jackson and takes place in a post-Jigsaw world. Take a look at the first synopsis and trailer for Spiral below. A sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in SPIRAL, the terrifying new chapter from the book of SAW. Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a…

Earlier this evening the review embargo finally lifted on Warner Bros. Birds of Prey. The Cathy Yan directed picture currently holds an 89% fresh rating on aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes with a consensus which reads: With a fresh perspective, some new friends, and loads of fast-paced action, Birds of Prey captures the colorfully anarchic spirit of Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn. Our own Neil Vagg said “Birds of Prey is quite simply fantabulous. It’s bright, brash, colourful and everything fans could want from Harley Quinn. It sets up the titular team brilliantly for future big screen outings and I can’t wait to see where…

If, like us, you sat through Warner Bros. Joker and loved the beautifully haunting score by Hildur Guđnadóttir then we have some incredibly exciting news for you. Joker will be returning to the big screen, only this time it will be in select theatres and concert halls across the UK alongside a full orchestra performing the score. The tour launches in London’s Eventim Apollo on April 30 before heading out on a jaunt across the UK. “I’m thrilled to get to see and hear Joker in the cinema with a live orchestra. When we recorded the music, the orchestra brought such depth…

Birds of Prey (and The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) hits cinemas worldwide from February 7, 2020. Synopsis You ever hear the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho and the mafia princess? “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is a twisted tale told by Harley herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham’s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya’s paths collide,…

Tomorrow Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) finally hits cinemas across the globe. For the last couple of weeks we’ve been introducing you to the major playings in the latest DC Films release. Today we’re taking a look at one of DC Comics most legendary female heroes, Black Canary. Get to know the song-bird, what makes her tick and find out some of the key story arcs and shows to watch to get to know this amazing character. Huntress Alias: Dinah Lance First appearance: Flash Comics #86 (1947) Bio: Dinah Lance was orphaned as a…

Star Trek: Picard returns on later this week with the third episode of its debut season. The episode, called “The End is the Beginning”, debuts on Thursday in North America via CBS All Access before making its international bow on Amazon Prime Video on Friday. We’ve got a gallery of first look photos which could be considered spoiler-ish as they include the return of Jonathan Del Arc as Hugh as well as looks at Santiago Cabrera as Captain Cris Rios and a look at the post Star Trek: Nemesis Starfleet uniforms! Star Trek: Picard is set to star Patrick Stewart, Santiago…

We’re just a couple of days away from the release of Birds of Prey now but the cast are still out on the promotional trail for the film. Yesterday members of the cast appeared on Good Morning America and Rosie Perez returned to her old haunt The View. Later in the day the cast attended a special fan screening in Times Square and we’ve got some photos from the event for you to check out below! Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) stars Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell…

Birds of Prey is available now on DVD and digital. The series can be streaming on DC Universe in North America. Synopsis Helena investigates when several female metas are abducted and forced to participate in an underground fighting club, but she risks becoming the perp’s next victim. Also, Dinah struggles to prove her mettle as a superheroine sidekick. Review When I think back on the Birds of Prey TV series this episode is not one which springs to mind. Plenty of episodes I could have reviewed without the need to go back and re-watch, but “Gladiatrix” required a number of…

Some more BOOM! Studios news for you today as the publisher has unveiled a first look at the upcoming King of Nowhere series. The series hails from acclaimed comics creators W. Maxwell Prince, Tyler Jenkins and Hilary Jenkins and the first issue hits comic book stores in March 2020. The series takes the form of a thriller which explores the miraculous, the mundane and everything in-between and you can get all the details in the press release below! Your First Look at W. Maxwell Prince and Tyler Jenkins’ KING OF NOWHERE #1 From BOOM! Studios Get Lost in the Middle…