DC Comics have been doing amazing work at bringing its characters to a younger audience via its series of YA graphic novels. The series has shone a light on characters less at the forefront of the DC Universe alongside the classics like Wonder Woman and Batman. The publisher has now unveiled plans for the next book in the line, Swamp Thing: Twin Branches by New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater. Get all the details and a look at some preview artwork in the press release below. New Young Adult Graphic Novel By New York Times Bestselling Author Maggie Stiefvater and Artist Morgan…
Author: Neil Vagg
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.
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Birds of Prey is available now on DVD and digital. The series can be streaming on DC Universe in North America. Synopsis The Birds seek a cop killer that is able to liquefy himself and discover a hidden agenda involving arms shipments. Unknown to them the mastermind is right under their beaks. Review When Birds of Prey returned for its second episode the show looked a little different. Aspects of the pilot (reviewed here) had been retooled in response to both the leaked pilot and the network’s reaction. Gone is the more outlandish Huntress (Ashley Scott) costume and the cat-like…
Emmy Award-winning casting directors Nina Gold (Game of Thrones) and Carmen Cuba (Stranger Things) bring together the next generation of stars with an exciting international line-up of new and emerging talent John Leguizamo, Toheeb Jimoh, Ria Zmitrowicz, Halle Bush, Heather Agyepong, Nico Hiraga and Daniela Vega are amongst the ensemble cast, joining the previously announced Leslie Mann and Auli’i Cravalho, in a multinational cast for the 10-part global series produced by Sister. LONDON, UK –14th January 2020 – Amazon Studios has today announced further casting for The Power, an urgent 10-part global thriller based on the international bestselling novel of the same name, produced by Sister (Chernobyl,…
Prior to the upcoming release of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming major motion picture, Sonic The Hedgehog, hip-hop superstars Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty and Sueco the Child have teamed up for a new single titled, “Speed Me Up.” The theme song produced by superstar producer duo Take A Daytrip (Lil Nas X, Big Sean, YBN Cordae) arrives alongside an exciting companion visual, which sees all four artists transformed into 16-bit Sonic characters. Together, the group mixes rapid fire lyrics over hip-hop infused 80s nostalgia production for a collaboration of blockbuster proportions. “Speed Me Up” was overseen by Kevin Weaver, President, Atlantic Records West Coast (Soundtrack Album Producer of Birds…
Following the release of an exciting second trailer, 20th Century Studios and new partners Walt Disney Studios have released a new poster for Josh Boone’s New Mutants. Similar to the first poster it features the main cast of the X-Men spin-off looking highly stylised and sufficiently moody. Look carefully inside the text and you might get to see a little more than you bargained for! New Mutants stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton, Blu Hunt, Henry Zaga, and Alice Braga. The film is directed by Josh Boone from a screenplay by Boone and Knate Lee. Production credits go to Simon Kinberg, Lauren…
With Star Wars: The Clone Wars returning for a final season in February on Disney+ it was only a matter of time before the adventures of Obi-Wan and Anakin returned to the pages of IDW Publishing’s comics. The publisher has now announced a new miniseries to debut in April and you can get a preview, including a look at some cool new artwork, in the press release below. IDW Publishing’s Five-Part Comic Book Event Shares Battle Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away SAN DIEGO, CA (January 23, 2020) – While the galaxy may be divided, fans certainly won’t be when IDW Publishing (OTCQX:…
After an emotional reunion with her sister Beth (Rachel Skarsten), Kate Kane (Ruby Rose) is going to be faced with a terrible choice when Batwoman returns. The series is taking two weeks off due to The Oscars and the Super Bowl but when it returns we’ll see two characters plagued by sharing the same space on the new Earth-Prime. We don’t have photos or a synopsis for the episode yet but below you can watch a short promo for “Take Your Choice.” Batwoman stars Ruby Rose as Kate Kane/Batwoman. The series co-stars Dougray Scott, Elizabeth Anweis, Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson,…
Sony Pictures Bad Boys For Life held on to the top spot in North America this week with a strong holdover in its second weekend frame. The film held off competition from holdovers 1917 and Dolittle, plus the opening of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen which had to settle for forth place. Bad Boys For Life closed out the weekend with an estimated $34m, bringing its domestic total up to a respectable $120m after ten days in release and dipping just -46% from its opening weekend. The film is now only $20 shy of becoming the highest grossing film in the…
Following the launch of the huge Harleywood event in Los Angeles, the cast of Birds of Prey (and The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) rolled on to Mexico City for fan screening. Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Jurnee Smollett-Bell were on hand to meet fans and present the film to an audience for the first time. A handful of reactions have now hit the web and they are resoundingly positive! Don’t forget the social media embargo for Birds of Prey lifts following Wednesday’s nights world premiere here in good old London Town! Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous…
Today Warner Bros. Joker, directed by Todd Phillips, begins its UK home video roll out. As of now the film is available to purchase on digital platforms with a physical release to follow on February 10. Special Features and Technical Specs include: DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILMDOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACKJoker: Vision & Fury – FeatueretteBecoming Joker – FeatuerettePlease Welcome… Joker! – FeatueretteJoker: A Chronicle of Chaos – FeatueretteOptional English SDH, Spanish, Portuguese, and French subtitles for the main feature Joker is currently tipped for huge success at the BAFTAs following a swathe of awards for Joaquin Phoenix and composer Hildur Guðnadóttir. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylf-0hafTcc Phillips…