Robert downy jr. Is the most valuable actor, again

Robert Downy Jr. Is The Most Valuable Actor, Again

“Billionaire, playboy, philanthropist” are the words, though a bit exaggerated, to best describe our favorite comic book actor Robert Downy Jr. Straight from the horse’s mouth in a film that placed him above all the rest of the Hollywood elite just over a year ago, the Iron Man alter ego is awarded yet again the…

Guardians of the galaxy and the future of marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy and the Future of Marvel

Now that we’re in the sweltering month of July full of burgers, beer, and freedom, we’re just less than a month away from the debut of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With some heavy hitting names like Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel alongside television favorites like Andy from Parks and Recreation and Bautista in what…

Joss Whedon: Fandom Inspiring Character Development

Joss Whedon’s TV shows and movies are notorious for inspiring intense fandoms. Shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse, and movies like The Avengers are all in part a product of Whedon’s unique approach to dialog and character development. For his accomplishments, Wesleyan University gave him an honorary Doctorate of Letters, a…

Kevin feige teases “development work” for black widow film

Kevin Feige Teases “Development Work” for Black Widow Film

This week, comic book fans who have been waiting for a solo superheroine movie received a little spark of hope in their hearts when Kevin Feige, Marvel Studio’s President of Production, admitted to Total Film that “development work” was being done for a solo Black Widow film. Fans who have been burnt too many times…

The politics of an accent: action movies and star wars

The Politics of An Accent: Action Movies and Star Wars

It’s not always a nice thing to talk about. It sort of falls between the “politics” and “religion” no-go areas of polite Thanksgiving conversation with your in-laws. But behind some of your favourite shows and movies lies an uncomfortable truth: they can be pretty racist. Well, let me backtrack here. Perhaps I mean a different…

Comic book review: avengers #16

Comic Book Review: Avengers #16

Avengers #16 continues the countdown to Marvel’s big Infinity event next month. But as part of the ongoing “Prelude to Infinity”, what new revelations will Avengers #16 bring to the ever expanding Marvel Universe? What does the birth of the Earth’s newest organism mean for the Avengers? And is it worth your precious time? Geek…

Marvel infinity trailer reveals plot and hints at infinity gauntlet

Marvel Infinity Trailer Reveals Plot and Hints at Infinity Gauntlet

After months of waiting, Marvel’s big comic book event of the summer, Infinity, is almost here. In less than one month the first of a six-part story arc will launch, giving us what Marvel hopes to be the grandest Avengers story yet. In an attempt to build up the hype, Marvel has released a gripping…

Comic Book Review: Avengers #15

Avengers #15 is the latest instalment of the ongoing comic book epic which sees the titular heroes face a new world that they don’t understand. As Marvel countdown to its Infinity event, what does the latest issue in its flagship series event have to offer? Everything you need to know and more, right here in…

Comic book review: avengers #13

Comic Book Review: Avengers #13

Avengers #13 is the most important comic book to come out of Marvel’s doors in recent weeks. Outer space is a large, scary place and the vast unknowns of space have never been as important as they are in the “Marvel NOW!” event. With the unexpected return of the High Evolutionary, what other surprises are…

Comic Review: Avengers #12

Thor, Iron Man, Spider-Man and the rest of the Avengers are back in Avengers #12, and this time they’re learning to appreciate the hardships of parenthood…? Not only that, but they’re hanging out in a prehistoric jungle inhabited by dinosaurs. As usual, comic book writer Jonathan Hickman has brought the worlds of sci-fi and super-heroes…

Marvel comics vs dc comics

Marvel Comics vs DC Comics

Marvel released the Avengers on the 4th May 2012; which was a great success and grossed US$623,357,910 in the United States and US$888,400,000 globally. The movie included comic icons such as Ironman, Hulk, Thor and Captain America. Fans were delighted to see all of their heroes packed into one movie. The last two Ironman movies…

Iron man 3 round-up

Iron Man 3 Round-Up

“Sorry, No Avengers”, “It’s Not a Serious Movie” & More Everyone has been anticipating the latest Iron Man addition to the ever famous franchise so the latest news revolving around it has fans itching to hear more. Forget about reading various news and several articles about Iron Man 3 – this post covers them all. …