Category Archives: Comic Book Adaptations

Grant Gustin Cast as The Flash in CW’s Arrow And Possible Spinoff

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A few months ago, The CW announced they were considering developing another comic book based series as a spinoff from their current hit series, “Arrow.” The new show would focus on the DC character the Flash. Then, it was announced that the network had officially cast the role. Grant Gustin will play the Flash/ Barry Allen in the series as well as in “Arrow.” Continue reading

Ant-Man Gets Moved Up 4 Months Earlier in 2015

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One of the more highly anticipated Marvel comic adaptations, Ant-Man, has moved from November 6, 2015 to July 31, 2015, bumping it up almost four months earlier in the year. The film is said to be the launch of
Phase 3″ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The new date has the film opening two weeks after Warner Bros. releases Zack Snyder’s still-untitled Superman/Batman film. Continue reading

Marvel Claims They Want A Female Superhero Movie… Just Not Anytime Soon

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is amazing for a lot of reasons. Weaving together a plethora of films as well as an upcoming television series into one world, keeping Robert Downey Jr. working, and also feeding the superhero film thirst that is never quiet quenched. However, there is at least one thing it does terribly. Women. So far in their universe there isn’t one film where the lead is a female superhero and that isn’t for lack of characters. Marvel claims they will work a female oriented film into the universe but couldn’t give us any definitive plans.  Continue reading

Bryan Cranston Denies Lex Luthor Rumors

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Walter White will NOT be playing Lex Luthor in the Man of Steel sequel (despite being perfect for the role, amiright?) Bryan Cranston has put the rumors to rest that he would be the major villain in the film series after several publications reported that he had signed a six-picture deal. Continue reading

Stan Lee Featured in New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Trailer

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We have known since way back at the San Diego Comic-Con that Stan Lee would be a playable character in the upcoming new LEGO game, “LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.” However, what his character would do was still a mystery till now. A brand new trailer has been revealed for the game which showcases Lee as well as gameplay footage for the release. Continue reading

James Spader Cast as Ultron in Avengers Sequel

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Robert California, or I guess you might know him as James Spader BDSM extraordinaire, has been cast in the lead villain role in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Spader will play the titular role of Ultron in the sequel that is expected to hit theaters on May 1, 2015.  Continue reading

Sneak Peak At Season 4 of AMC’s “The Walking Dead”

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The new season of AMC’s hit series, “The Walking Dead,” is almost here and fans have to wait just a little bit longer but thankfully AMC has released the first look into the season. “The Walking Dead” returns Sunday, October 13 at 9/8c on AMC. Continue reading

Universal Studios Set to Adapt Comic Series Day Men

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“Day Men” (possibly fighters of the night men while being masters of karate and friendship?) will be making its way to the big screen. Deadline has reported that Universal Studios officially optioned the rights to the comic book series from Boom! Studios for an adaptation.”Day Men” was written by Matt Gagnon and Michael Alan Nelson with art by Brian Stelfreeze. It initially debuted last month at the San Diego Comic-Con.

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Marvel Movies Are Potentially Planned Out Through 2021

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Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige, recently revealed that the Marvel movie series are well planned out in advance. We already know that they have set release dates for two untitled films in the series for 2016 and 2017 but according to Feige, the plan spreads all the way to 2021. Continue reading

The Flash Will Wear His Iconic Red Suit in New Series

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Given the amount of success The CW received with their comic book based television series, “Arrow,” it is no surprise they are attempting it again. The network’s newest proposed series will be based on the DC Comic’s character The Flash.  Continue reading