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Dave Bautista Wants Moondragon To Appear In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3': Could It Happen?
We all know that death is something of a revolving door when it comes to superhero movies and films. In fact, it's actually pretty unusual for a character to stay dead. Take, for instance, last week's X-Men Gold #2, which contained a joke in which Old Man Logan began to ask one Z-level supervillain how come he was back and re-powered, and then broke off to conclude he simply didn't care!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Grab The Tissues, Folks: Hayley Atwell Chooses The Perfect Epitaph For Marvel's Agent Peggy Carter
Introduced in Captain America: The First Avenger, Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter has become a firm fan-favorite. Marvel Entertainment gave Ms. Carter her own (admittedly ill-fated) Agent Carter TV series, while the movies continued her story up to the very end, finishing with her death in #CaptainAmericaCivilWar.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Mehcad Brooks's Favorite Jimmy Olsen Scene In 'Supergirl' Is A Powerful Reminder Of The Show's Feminist Message
Before Wonder Woman made her mark on the DCEU, before Jessica Jones blasted onto our screens, and before Captain Marvel, Batgirl and droves of other female superheroes got their own movies, there was Supergirl. Two seasons in, it's easy to forget just how revolutionary Supergirl truly is. At Heroes and Villains Fan Fest in London, Mehcad Brooks — better known to fans as Jimmy Olsen, a.k.a. Guardian — gave us a fresh reminder about how Supergirl has always put its revolutionary heroine front and center.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agent Carter' Star Hayley Atwell Shares Her Take On Why Female Superheroes Are Finally Being Welcomed In Movies & TV
Back in 2015, Marvel made history with the release of #AgentCarter, and catalyzed a sea-change in how networks treat female superheroes. Nowadays, it's common to see strong female characters in shows like Arrow; we have Melissa Benoist starring as the outstanding Supergirl; and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Chloe Bennet has pretty much become the show's lead. At Heroes and Villains Fan Fest (#HVFF) in London, one fan asked Hayley Atwell what it feels like to have been so important in the rise of female superheroes. Her answer was pretty surprising...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Arrowverse's Mehcad Brooks, Stephen Amell & John Barrowman Offer Words Of Comfort In Wake Of Manchester Attacks
Sometimes, it can feel as though the entertainment industry exists in a bubble. Theirs is a world of superheroes and spandex, of exploding planets and time-traveling spaceships. But every now and again, you get a reminder that entertainment truly matters.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Supergirl' Season 2: Mehcad Brooks Reveals How Playing The Guardian Has Changed Him As A Person
In the comics, Jimmy Olsen is Superman’s best friend; the hapless photographer with an unfailing faith in the Man of Steel. In Supergirl, though, he’s become much more. Supergirl Season 2 has seen Mehcad Brooks’s character transcend his pigeonhole of being Supergirl’s confidante; he’s become her stalwart ally and a vigilante in his own right, adopting the mantle of the Guardian. Now, at Heroes and Villains Fan Fest in London, Mehcad Brooks has revealed how the Guardian came to be.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Who Is Cecilia Reyes, The Mentor Figure Alice Braga Is Playing In 'New Mutants'?
Cecilia Reyes. That's not a name that will be familiar to most #XMen fans, and yet, the character finally seems to be making her movie debut! According to Variety, Cecilia will be acting as mentor to the next generation of X-Men, with Alice Braga taking the part. But who is Cecilia Reyes? And why might Fox choose to use this character?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Zack Snyder Thanks Fans For Support Following Family Tragedy, And Reveals Why He Felt He Needed To Go Public
Just a day ago, superhero fans across the world were shocked when director #ZackSnyder stepped forward to reveal a personal tragedy. We learned that two months ago, Zack's 20-year-old daughter committed suicide. Needless to say, the family were devastated; Snyder attempted to soldier on with Justice League, but ultimately chose to pass on the baton to Joss Whedon while he spends time with his family.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Game Of Thrones' Star Lena Headey Discusses "Horrendous" Refugee Crisis, Ahead Of New Drama 'The Flood'
Five years on, the civil war in Syria shows no signs of abating. In the greatest refugee crisis of all time — an estimated 11 million Syrians have fled their homes, and 13.5 million Syrians are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance in their homeland. It's one of the gravest humanitarian crises the world has ever seen, and the scale of it is shaking the whole political world.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Nuff Said! Stan Lee Almost Blows The Lid On Which New Characters Will Appear In 'Avengers: Infinity War'
When it comes to Marvel, even the great Stan Lee needs to watch his words! He's always loved meeting with the fans, but Stan the Man has a habit of letting his mouth run away with him. Over the weekend, at Wizard World Comic Con in Des Moines, Iowa, he came within a hair's breadth of giving away major spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
SPOILER: Zoe Saldana Of 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' May Have Just Accidentally Let The Title Of 'Avengers 4' Slip
The weekend has seen fan speculation ramp up over the title of the enigmatic Avengers 4. In a remarkable interview, #Marvel visionary Kevin Feige was asked if the title contained a spoiler, and he gave a simple answer:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Dafne Keen - The Child Star Who Awed The World In 'Logan'
2017 introduced us to one of the most remarkable child stars of recent years - Dafne Keen. Taking on a central role in Logan, Dafne Keen wowed the world as X-23, Wolverine's female teenage clone (it's complicated). But who is this young actress, how did she land such a major role, and what's next?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks