Author: Neil Vagg

Neil is the Editor-in-Chief at GYCO. He has a BA in Film & TV and an MA in Scriptwriting; he currently works 9-5 in an office and 5-9 as a reviewer. He has been reading comics for as long as he can remember and is never far away from any book which has the word Bat in the title.

With just over a month to go until the film hits cinemas, Paramount Pictures has debuted a new look at Sonic The Hedgehog with this new poster. The image finds the titular character blasting his way through the speed limit on his way to save the day from Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Are you excited for Sonic The Hedgehog? Let us know in the comments below! SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as…

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Yesterday it seems that filming for The Batman was all over London and social media. We’re not going to bring you too many spoilers but one of those photos appeared to show someone looking very much like Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin preparing to film. Following those set photos the film’s director, Matt Reeves, appeared to finally confirm that Colin Farrell (Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them) will be taking on the role. Farrell has been strongly rumoured for some time but until now Reeves had yet to comment on his involvement. https://twitter.com/mattreevesLA/status/1214330565803094017 Filming is expected to continue on The Batman across…

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With its New Year’s Day two-parter out of the way, Doctor Who series twelve is now in full swing on BBC. Following the events of “Spyfall”, The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) decides the gang needs a holiday but this being Doctor Who things don’t go according to plan. Take a look at the synopsis and short promo for “Orphan 55” below! Having decided that everyone could do with a holiday, the Doctor takes Graham, Yasmin and Ryan to a luxury resort for a spot of rest and relaxation. However, they discover the place where they are having a break is hiding…

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Finally, over two years after the release of the first trailer, we have our second look at director Josh Boone’s upcoming New Mutants. The film is the first Marvel property to be released following Disney’s takeover of 20th Century Fox. The film had been undergoing a turbulent time as Fox reportedly looked to heavily alter the narrative through reshoots. Recently, Boone confirmed that the version of the film which will hit cinemas in April will be his original vision. https://youtu.be/tCgP7X0icfw New Mutants stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton, Blu Hunt, Henry Zaga, and Alice Braga. The film is directed by Josh Boone…

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It’s no secret that J.J. Abrams was not initially set to direct the film which would become Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The third film in the latest trilogy was originally set to be directed by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’s Colin Trevorrow. Now The Rise of Skywalker scriptwriter Chris Terrio (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) has commented on whether elements of Trevorrow’s film were retained for J.J’s version of the film. While speaking with The Wrap, Terrio confirmed that he and Abrams started from scratch when crafting the Skywalker Saga’s epic conclusion. “We are both a little superstitious about…

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Dracula airs new episodes across three nights on BBC One this week in the UK and will air internationally on Netflix. Synopsis Count Dracula has made it to England – a new world pulsing with fresh blood – and lays his plans to spread his foul vampire contagion. But why does he set his sights on the seemingly ordinary Lucy Westenra? Review After two episodes of 19th Century action, Dracula did not end anywhere near how I expected it to. Even during the cliffhanger of episode tow (reviewed here) I thought I knew where Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat were…

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This week the Queen of Fables (Wanda Sykes) will finally be freed from her prison on Harley Quinn and it looks like the legendary character will cause havoc for Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and her crew. The episode is also set to feature the debut of Zatanna on the show, let’s hope we get to see Harley go up against the magic of the DCU!

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Disney continues to dominate the box office this week as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker continues to hold on to the top spot. The ninth film in the Skywalker Saga brought in an estimated $33.7m over the weekend, dipping -53% but taking its domestic total to an impressive $450m. It crosses that figure within 17 days of release. Internationally, Skywalker brought in a further $50.5m, taking its international gross to a whopping $468m. If you’re keeping up with the maths that means that globally the film has now grossed $918.9m meaning that it is sure to cross $1 billion…

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Following on from the outstanding Absolute Carnage event, Marvel is going to be opening the doors to the famed Ravencroft Institue with a new series launching on January 29. Get a sneaky peek at the new series Ravencroft with this press release from the publisher. The aftermath of ‘Absolute Carnage’ reveals a new future for the Ravencroft Institute on January 29! On January 29, Ravencroft reopens… After the hellish horrors of ABSOLUTE CARNAGE, the Ravencroft Institute for the Criminally Insane has received a much-needed facelift and is open for business with a new staff, including John Jameson, looking to atone for the part…

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Director Taika Waititi has revealed that his second Thor movie, titled Love and Thunder, will begin filming in Australia in August 2020. Appearing at the BAFTA Tea Party in LA, Waitit discussed the upcoming production with Variety. The crew will be moving to Australia in April to begin prep with cameras set to roll in August. Though the shoot could be effected by the awful bushfires which are currently ravaging the country. Check out the full interview clip in the tweet below. https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1213615374043959297 Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman, Thor: Love and Thunder is expected to arrive in…

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