Joss Whedon directing the avengers – hell?
Or…worst idea ever.
Comics Why you should read…Marvel’s The Sentry
Revealing Marvel’s hidden superhero.
Comics Marvel’s iPad app is good, but it’s a first step
We like Marvel’s pioneering method of reading comics, but there’s a way to go.
Books Exclusive interview: Joe Mad
Recently, SciFiNow spoke to comic book legend and game designer Joe Madureira about new adventure title, Darksiders. Here’s what the super-artist had to say… We’re big fans… Not everyone is, believe me. We once went into a comic shop and they criticised how you drew elbows. Elbows? I’ve gotten like faces and noses but not … Continued
Exclusive: Joe Mad on The Avengers movie
The Darksiders creator gives his thoughts on the mega Marvel blockbuster
Renner denies Hawkeye role
Says previous quotes have been blown out of proportion.
The Warriors Three join the cast of Thor
There’s some fresh faces joining up with the Norse god.
Anthony Hopkins joins Thor
Another casting announcement from the upcoming Marvel movie.
Comics Competition: Meet a Marvel illustrator
SciFiNow and Activision join forces on this awesome competition.
SciFiNow Podcast: Episode 14 – Punisher Vs Dumbo
The SciFiNow team talk Disney takeovers, Avatar, District 9 and more…
Disney buys Marvel in shock $4 billion deal
Acquisition of comics giant creates media behemoth.
Comics Sony and Marvel unveil handheld comics
News from Gamescom further hints at a digital future for comics.
DVD & Blu-Ray Blu-ray review: X-Men
With X-Men, Bryan Singer did not invent the wheel, he merely reinvented superheroes on the big screen…
Captain America to live on
Captain America, the wildly popular superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby nearly 70 years ago, will be brought back to life in the very short future, according to Marvel chief Joe Quesada. The character was gunned down outside of a courthouse nearly two years ago at the end of the Civil War story arc, causing rampant speculation in fan circles about who would take his place with The Punisher, Frank Castle, being touted at the time as a possible star-spangled saviour.
Comics X-Men: Legacy to end in June
Marvel’s popular origin series X-Men: Legacy will be brought to a close with issue #255. The series launched in February 2008 and focused on mutant mentor Professor Charles Xavier. It charted his journey to reclaim his memories after the events of Messiah CompleX.
Theatrical review: The Incredible Hulk
Released: 12 June ’08
Director: Louis Leterrier
Screenwriter: Zak Penn, Edward Norton (uncredited)
Cast: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt
Distributor: Marvel Studios, Universal Pictures
Running Time: 112 mins
Theroux to pen Iron Man 2
Following the substantial rumours that Marvel is close to a deal that would put Jon Favreau back in the director’s chair for the sequel to this year’s Iron Man, Variety is reporting that Justin Theroux is signed on to write the screenplay for the film. Theroux is known for his work as both a writer … Continued
Jon Favreau returns for Iron Man 2
Jon Favreau has reportedly been signed on to direct the sequel to May’s superhero blockbuster Iron Man. Nikki Finke and The IESB have the (strongly worded) scoop on the story, which has been a long time coming following very public and vitriolic disputes between Marvel and the actor/director. The studio has set a 2010 release … Continued
Iron Man 2 to begin filming next March
Edging ever closer and closer to a US box office tally of $300 million, Iron Man has impressed the suits at Marvel and Paramount with plans for the sequel already seemingly well underway. Speaking to Military.com, Terence Howard has let slip that Iron Man 2 is slated to begin shooting next March. Howard is signed … Continued
