The 10 Versions of Robin Hood in Development

Film, TV, and games companies have big plans for legendary tights-wearer Robin Hood. The kind hopefully with spin-offs and tie-ins galore across all possible forms of media. What about other legendary characters? TV production companies and games studios are getting in on it too. Its also easy to see why. The film, which is also being produced by Harolds Safehouse Productions, has Otto Bathurst ofPeaky Blindersfame directing. More intriguingly, it is far enough along to have a formidable cast coming into place....

May 11, 2015 · 3 min · 500 words · Daniel Ross

Orphan Black: Newer Elements of Our Defense Review

The clones break bad for an eventful outing. Here is our review of Orphan Black Season 3 Episode 4. But was Sara rewarded? Mark and Sara dug up the dead infant so we had a baby exhuming which is always something. Sadly, this was when Rudy, the scarred solider boy clone, reappeared and the chase was on. Mark sided with his clone brother Rudy so I guess Sara should have just let Mark bleed out....

May 10, 2015 · 2 min · 251 words · Adam Cox

Avengers: Age of Ultron – Everything You Need to Know

Avengers: Age of Ultron is about to take the box-office by storm. We’ve rounded up all the trailers, clips, spoilers, and more for you! Weve got everything you oughta know aboutAvengers: Age of Ultronright here.Some potential spoilers will follow, so beware! Then check out these articles! Complete Guide to Marvel Comics References and Easter Eggs in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Ad content continues below These are the comic book Ultron stories youll want to read next....

May 9, 2015 · 2 min · 350 words · Dustin Garrison

Joss Whedon, Josh Trank, and the pressures on directors

Has being the director of a film in a major franchise become a high-stakes gamble? Ryan looks at the pressures faced by modern filmmakers. The process of making the behemoth that isAvengers: Age Of Ultronhas clearly taken its toll on Joss Whedon. Marc Webb went from the offbeat rom-com(500) Days Of SummertoThe Amazing Spider-Manand its sequel. Colin Trevorrow, who made the indie comedySafety Not Guaranteed,has just finishedJurassic World,out this summer....

May 8, 2015 · 1 min · 124 words · Edward Salazar

Sailor Moon – I Won’t Run Away From Love Anymore: Ami vs. Mamoru review

The supporting cast gets the chance to shine in our latest classic Sailor Moon review. But more on that in another review. How telling is it that the pointedly formal and polite Ami, addressed Urawa by his first name? Girl, you go get some. Call me a cynic, but thats a red flag right there. I do understand theres a certain cultural value judgment here at work here though. And this is not some ignorant, anecdotal stuff I just pulled out of my ass....

May 8, 2015 · 2 min · 257 words · Mark Ortiz

Avengers: Age of Ultron – Essential Vision Stories

Paul Bettany as the Vision is one of the coolest visuals in the Marvel Universe. So get to know the character in our handy guide… There have been plenty of great moments when Marvels supreme A.I. has taken center stage. These are some of the biggest in the life the most heroic android in the Marvel Universe. But that amazing battle wasnt the most memorable part of the Visions first appearance....

May 7, 2015 · 2 min · 276 words · Ivan Chavez

18 films that took their inspiration from James Bond movies

Most Bondian moment:Few and far between, but Palmer does share an eye for the ladies. Guy Doleman (Colonel Ross) was inThunderball. Guy Hamilton, the director ofGoldfinger, would go on to direct the sequelFuneral In Berlin. The movie itself is pretty spectacular, combining great visual gags with super-dry one liners. The action, aside from an anaemic car chase, is solid. Address your hate mail to Matt Helm. This never happened to the other fella:Helm has an inner monologue sung by Dean Martin....

May 6, 2015 · 4 min · 666 words · Courtney Thompson

Gotham Season 2: 5 Ways it Can Improve

Gothamseason one has come and gone, and left in its wake a divided fanbase. Some ofGothams season one troubles could be attributed to growing pains. A high-concept show with a quick to series pick-up can often stumble out of the gate. It shouldnt be too difficult for the show to right the ship forGothamseason two. Focus on Fewer Characters Gothams cast is definitely one of its strongest selling points. And very minute spent with Barbara Kean was a minute that could have been spent on other characters....

May 5, 2015 · 2 min · 330 words · Michelle Peterson

Ninjas All The Way Down: The Mysterious World of Godfrey Ho

We look at Godfrey Ho, the creator of classics like Ninja Terminator and Undefeatable. “I can’t see you acting - more acting!” It was beautiful and the film delivered on this promise. Its just turtles all the way down… and thats a little like Godfrey Ho. Its ninjas all the way down. A guy could lose his mind in here. Most of them have ninja in the title. To further complicate, Godfrey Hos filmmaking technique was somewhat radical....

May 5, 2015 · 3 min · 534 words · Sean West

The Big-Screen Superman Reboots That Almost Happened

Heres our run through of the Superman projects that couldnt quite fly their way out of development hell… In the early 1990s, talks were well underway for a fifth film in the Christopher Reeve Superman saga. Before long, toy companies were insisting on seeing scripts before heading to big toy-based industry events. Scriptwriting under such stipulations is surely never easy, but the resultant screenplay certainly sounds interesting. The new Superman grows up very quickly, and on go the heroics....

May 5, 2015 · 4 min · 683 words · Patrick Gonzales

Gotham: The Evolution of Batman’s Hometown

In honor of the Gotham season finale, we look at how Gotham City has evolved throughout Batman history. Gotham City began its comic book life as one of countless ficitonal cities inspired by New York City. Gotham was still an amalgamation, to be sure, but it was a sensible one. It maintained its northeastern roots, it was just a city you had never gotten around to visiting. The Gotham City of television was a glistening West Coast port city....

May 4, 2015 · 4 min · 734 words · Chad Rodriguez

22 questions about Avengers: Age Of Ultron answered

IfAvengers: Age of Ultronis anything, its dense. Theres a lot going on, and not everyone will have caught all of it. Be careful if you havent seen the film, though spoilers obviously abound! That was Ulysses Klaue, the Marvel cinematic universe version of Ulysses Klaw. Klaw is a Black Panther villain in the comics a scientist who accidentally converts himself into living sound. That guy is Sam Wilson, aka the Falcon, who was introduced inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier....

May 1, 2015 · 3 min · 433 words · Mr. Brandon Mueller MD

Avengers: Age of Ultron Review

The Avengers go head to head with the deadly Ultron in Joss Whedons new superhero epic. Here’s our Avengers: Age of Ultron review. We know how that turned out. Does it do all these things? Each actor also seems so at ease and comfortable in their roles that their presence is always welcome. Like Vincent DOnofrios Wilson Fisk onDaredevil, hes both frightening and pitiable. Best of all which is why I saved him for last is Paul Bettany as the Vision....

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 103 words · Kimberly Harmon