Captain Marvel is the newest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and chronicles the origins of the superhero “Carol Danvers,” a.k.a. “Captain Marvel,” as well as other characters established in the universe thus far.
Deadpool puts a ‘fresh, filthy spin’ on superhero films
This film gives audiences a fresh, filthy and most of all funny new spin on superhero movies.
Critic sees film ‘worth Red Box price to rent’
What Marvel Studios has done with its movies in the past couple of years is impressive. The first Avengers film served as a culmination of both Marvel Studios and Joss Whedon and was a commercially–and critically acclaimed–success. Expectations for the sequel, Avengers: Age of Ultron, were a little on the high side and, in the…
Entertainment news round-up for Apr. 12
Angela Lansbury took home her first Olivier Award for her supporting performance in the recent revival of Blythe Spirit. The prize for best new musical went to Sunny Afternoon, the show about rock band The Kinks, and the Young Vic’s A View from the Bridge won best play revival. For more from the Olivier Awards, click here. Paul Feig…
Entertainment news round-up for Apr. 3
Disney’s Tangled is coming to the stage – though not the stage you’re probably thinking about. The show will be performed on the Disney Magic cruise ship later this year. Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater have written three new songs for the musical. For more on the show, click here. The Muppets may be…
Entertainment news round-up for Jan. 22
Western star Roy Rogers is headed to Broadway, and Alan Menken is coming along for the ride. Menken, of Aladdin and The Little Mermaid fame, will pen some new tunes for Happy Trails, a new biographical musical about the King of the Cowboys. The show is slated for a 2016 premiere. For more on the musical, click here. Robert Redford kicked…
Entertainment news round-up for Nov. 16
Daniel Bruhl will play the villain in Captain America: Civil War. Bruhl is known for his work in Rush and Inglourious Basterds, He joins Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and Chadwick Boseman in the cast. For more on the film, click here. SAG-AFTRA and the major TV networks have come to an agreement on a new Network Television Code regarding nonprimetime shows….
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 18
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator and actor Rob McElhenney will make his directorial and screenwriting debut with Figment. The film will be a action-adventure about a young boy and his family fighting their greatest fears. Legendary Pictures is set to exec produce the movie. For more information on the project, click here. Marvel’s executive vice president of…
Critic finds “Guardians of the Galaxy” a pleasant counterpoint to heavier superhero fare
Guardians of the Galaxy is the perfect reminder of what a good summer blockbuster should be like: witty, charming, full of heart, and above all else, fun. What’s more, it manages to be all these things without pandering to the lowest common denominator, instead keeping the jokes smart and the pace lightning-fast. Directed by James…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 27
In a stunning change of course, Regal Cinemas has entertained the notion of going from being one of the biggest buyers in the movie theater acquisition market to potentially being sold. “We’re all excited about the years 2015, 2016 and I’m going to be aggressive and say even 2017,” said Regal CEO Amy Miles. “I think that (in the)…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 10
A review of the entertainment industry for this week
Comic book author and artist to speak on campus
Ande Parks, comic book author and artist, will give three presentations on campus next week. The first presentation, entitled “Behind the Page,” will detail Parks’ work on the graphic novel Capote in Kansas. The event will take place at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Room 214 of the Dulaney-Brown Library. During this discussion, Parks will detail…
Entertainment news round-up April 11
Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner says that the show’s upcoming mini-season will be action-packed. “The episodes are dense,” he said. ““After realizing that I needed two premieres and two finales, it changed the pacing of every other episode. These episodes are more focused on the main characters than ever before — and I’ve got a lot…
Entertainment news round-up for March 30
Twilight actor Patrick Brennan will join the cast of ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for two upcoming episodes. The actor, who played Liam in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, will play Blackout, a villain with the power to suck the energy from everything around him. “It’s just rare to have a character that’s [this] interesting,” he told…
Entertainment news round-up for Jan. 14
Johnny Depp is in talks with Marvel Studios to play Steven Strange in the upcoming Doctor Strange film. Whether or not the actor will take the role will depend on his schedule, which currently includes soon-to-be-greenlit projects such as a fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film and an Alice in Wonderland sequel. For more information on the project and on…
Entertainment news round-up for Nov. 26
Marvel has confirmed that Elizabeth Olson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson will play Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver in the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron. Quicksilver will also appear in 2014’s X-Men: Days of Future Past, though he will be played by Evan Peters. Olson and Taylor-Johnson are also set to star together in Frank Darabont’s 2014 Godzilla reboot. For more…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 11
Idaho residents will not be able to see Cannes Palme d’Or winner Blue is the Warmest Color due to the state’s obscenity laws. The Flicks, the only arthouse theatre in the area, has declined to screen the NC-17 rated film, which violates Idaho Code 23-614. The law prohibits any acts of simulated sex, as well as any…
Critic applauds ‘Iron Man 3’ for its depth
Perhaps the best thing about Marvel’s recent lineup of Avengers films is that they’re not afraid to go dark. Iron Man 3 is no exception. Directed by Shane Black, it’s a slick, sharp, quirky movie that packs an exhilarating punch. The film finds “Tony Stark” (Robert Downey Jr.) in the midst of what seems like…
Zoe Saldana in talks to join ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Zoe Saldana is in negotiations to join the cast of Marvel’s upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Saldana would play “Gamora.” For more information on the project, click here.
China to get its own version of ‘Iron Man 3’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Disney plans to produce two versions of Marvel Entertainment’s upcoming “Iron Man 3,” with one designed specifically for Chinese audiences. The film will include “significant Chinese elements,” Marvel said in a statement. For more information, click here.
Legendary Entertainment’s COO steps down
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Tim Connors has resigned from his position chief operating officer of Legendary Entertainment, a year after leaving Marvel to take the job. Reasons for Connors’ departure have not yet been disclosed. For more information on Connors’ career, click here.
Marvel announces new online content
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Marvel Entertainment has announced a new wave of “digital initiatives” built around the company’s various film, animation, comics and web interests. The new video content will be anchored by “Marvel’s Earth’s Mightiest Show,” a weekly pop culture program. For more information, click here.
‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ author polishes ‘Fantastic Four’ script
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Seth Grahame-Smith, author of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” has done rewrites on Josh Trank’s upcoming “Fantastic Four” reboot. Jeremy Slater wrote the initial script. For more information on the project, click here.
Jason Momoa offered lead role in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
By Amanda Ack Marvel has reportedly offered Jason Momoa the lead role in Guardians of the Galaxy. Momoa would play “Drax the Destroyer.” For more information on the film, click here.
Hayley Atwell returns for ‘Captain America’ sequel
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Hayley Atwell will be returning to the Captain America franchise in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Atwell’s character, “Peggy Carter,” will be featured in a flashback scene. For more information on the film, click here.
Samuel L. Jackson to appear in next ‘Captain America’ film
By Amanda Ack Samuel L. Jackson will appear as Nick Fury in Marvel’s upcoming Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Also reprising their roles from The Avengers are Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is set to hit theaters on April 4, 2014. For more information on the film,…
