In the past few years, there have been a lot of pleasant surprises at the movie theaters. One of the most unexpected franchises to make a mark on the scene is John Wick. The action series is a throwback to movies of the 80’s and 90’s that centered on an unstoppable protagonist who violently doles out vigilante justice, […]
Publicly, the future of the X-Men on film seems to be in flux. However, behind the scenes there is a lot of movement on the Fox Studios’ lot for everyone’s favorite band of mutants. The Wolverine franchise has come to a close after a successful curtain call with Logan. New Mutants is gearing up to shoot in a matter […]
It’s time to experience the wonder, as the Epic Comicast team are back to bring you latest and the greatest from the world of geek. Just in case you have been lost in a comic for the past week, there is one development that everyone has been talking about, the release of Wonder Woman. The […]
After over 75 years of development and false starts, Wonder Woman proved to all skeptics that a female-led superhero movie can work and that Wonder Woman should stand shoulder-to-shoulder with her DC counterpoints, Batman and Superman. Warner Bros had a lot riding on their fourth film in their building DC cinematic universe, after two profitable misfires with Batman […]
It’s time… The month of June is going to be explosive. It will see some of the most anticipated releases of the year as Wonder Woman makes her debut, the Mummy returns, heck…even Captain Underpants is getting into the fun. There are a lot of movies to see and you are at the right place […]
Batman has a long history in animation and there might not have been a more definitive adaptation of the DC Comics’ character, than what is found in Batman: The Animated Series. The cartoon was created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, with a huge assist from Paul Dini, who collectively helped to shape the Bat-universe in […]
Every year there is a surprise R-rated comedy that takes the summer by storm. In the past, The Hangover and Bridesmaids became box-office champions during the movie season that’s known more for alien attacks and comic book films than knee-slapping laughs. Last weekend Baywatch flopped, so the hopes for the next comedic hit have shifted to the upcoming movie, Rough Night. Recently, […]
The Memorial Day weekend might have caused several studio executives to return to work early after a holiday output that was unexpectedly low. As expected, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales debuted in first place with an estimated $62.6 million dollars over the three-day standard weekend tracking period and $77 million over the four-day […]
When it comes to Deadpool, actor Ryan Reynolds is on top of the world. However, when it comes to the actor’s other roles, his resume is more than a little patchy. The biggest wart in his filmography is undoubtedly Green Lantern, while he has also scored a few box-office hits that have quickly faded from memory with The […]
Spider-Man: Homecoming is only the first step in Sony’s ambitious plan to create their own comic book movie universe, within the web that has been spun from the Spider-Man franchise. While this summer’s release is a partnership with Marvel Studios, which firmly places Peter Parker within the MCU. There are other projects, such as the upcoming […]
The CW Network has defied all odds by transitioning from a channel specializing in teen drama, to a respected flagship for DC Comics’ live-action adaptations. We have written thousands of words on their quartet of shows, Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, that have broadened the scope and fan’s expectations of superhero television. It seems that they […]
There aren’t many rules in the world of comic book storytelling. The stories could be take place in the darkest back alley or in the far reaches of space. They could focus on African kings or the adventures of an intergalactic talking duck. However what is certain, is that no one stays dead forever in […]