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"This Is Going To Be A Really Good Show": 'Buffy' Star James Marsters Full Of Confidence About Marvel's 'Runaways'
20 years ago, Buffy the Vampire Slayer blazed on to our TV sets — and television has never been the same since! Introduced in Season 2, James Marsters played the iconic role of Spike, Buffy's nemesis-come-lover; in his latest role, he's about to join the MCU as part of the cast of Marvel's Runaways. Over the weekend, he revealed his thoughts about the cast...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Could Natalie Portman's Jane Foster Ever Return To The MCU?
Right now, superhero films are all the vogue, but one star seems to have bowed out of them. Natalie Portman's Jane Foster isn't set to return in 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, and fans had believed it was because she'd left under something of a cloud, given Portman was known to be furious over Marvel's treatment of Patty Jenkins during filming of Thor: The Dark World. But is Natalie Portman's Marvel career really over, or is there still potential for her to return?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Malaysian Actress Raja Ilya Is Joining the MCU— But Who Could She Be Playing?
The name Raja Ilya won't to be familiar to many American Marvel fans, as the actress is currently most famous in Malaysia. However, while touring to promote her latest film, LuQman, Ilya revealed that her global career is set to skyrocket now that she's about to join the MCU!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Meet The Stars Of 'Marvel's Runaways,' Who Start Filming In Just A Couple Weeks
Last year, Marvel thrilled the fan community by announcing that Runaways, a fan-favorite comic book series, would soon become part of the MCU. Although Marvel Studios had passed on the option of a movie, it won't be long until the Runaways will be making their way to Hulu.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From 'Star Wars' To 'Sister Act': Carrie Fisher's Hidden Script Doctor Legacy
The news that #CarrieFisher has sadly passed away has left fans reeling and emotional. She's best known for playing the part of Princess Leia in #StarWars — a role she reprised in last year's The Force Awakens. But in truth, Carrie Fisher had a lot more skills than just her acting clout; and as important and iconic as Leia Organa may be, the actor herself had a massive impact on the Star Wars films — and on more classics than you'd think!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
We Finally Know Why Coulson Stepped Down As Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
When Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 began, fans were left with a mystery; why had the beloved Clark Gregg's Phil Coulson stepped down as Director? Because Season 4 is set six months after Season 3's climactic end, we didn't get to see his decision — nor did we see the transition, as Jason O'Mara's Jeffrey Mace took over. That said, dialogue through the series has gradually hinted at the story...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Have Chris Evans And Robert Downey Jr. Extended Their Contracts With Marvel?
The tension has been building for fans of the #MCU; we know that many Marvel superstars are on their final movies, and so speculation is running rife that one or more of the iconic heroes will die in #InfinityWar. #RobertDowneyJr., for example, has been renegotiating new contracts for pretty much every appearance (he's due to show up in next year's Spider-Man: Homecoming), while #ChrisEvans officially only has one movie left before his contract comes to an end!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
James Gunn Reveals Why He Didn't Choose Star-Lord's Comic Book Father For 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'
I'll tell you a secret about comic book fans; we can be remarkably possessive. You see it the most when a movie or TV series dares to actually change a character or concept, abandoning the original source material. Whether you're talking Tony Stark creating Ultron rather than Hank Pym in Avengers: Age of Ultron, or Batman shooting up his enemies in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, any change is always going to be controversial.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Stan Lee To James Gunn, What Are The Big Names In Marvel Saying About Captain America's Hydra Twist?
It's the topic of the week, and it shows no sign of dying down — how could Marvel turn Steve Rogers into a Hydra agent?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Zendaya Confirms She's Not Playing Mary-Jane In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' - So Who Is She Playing?
For months, fans have speculated as to who the teen sensation #Zendaya could be playing in #SpiderManHomecoming! Although it's seemingly official that the character's name is Michelle, many fans have insisted that this is a red herring, and that she's playing a totally different part. The most controversial suggestion was that she was actually Mary-Jane Watson, Spider-Man's most famous love interest.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Confirmed: Joe Manganiello Is the DCEU's Deathstroke!
At the end of August, Ben Affleck - now known to superhero fans everywhere as the definitive Batman - posted a video revealing that Deathstroke, the master-assassin, is about to enter the DC Extended Universe! Although there are building rumors that Deathstroke will be the main villain in the solo Batman film, the timing of this video - during filming of Justice League in London - suggests that the character will be making his movie debut in Justice League!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"F*** Marvel!": Why David Ayer's Remarks Shouldn't Be Taken Too Seriously
Superhero fans worldwide are getting seriously excited for #SuicideSquad, released this week. After the controversial reception of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, moviegoers are desperately hoping that the DC Extended Universe is about to see a real hit. Luckily, the trailers have been excellent, ranking among the best the superhero genre has ever produced.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks