Will Bryan Singer Return to X-Men?
James Wortman Finally, some good prequel news. Director Bryan Singer—who helmed the first two X-Men films—told Total Film (as reported by the Coventry Telegraph) that he’s interested in returning to the series…
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Snikt! X-Men Origins: Wolverine – The Video Game Wows Fans at NYCC
He’s the best there is at what he does. But what he does best isn’t very nice. At New York Comic Con, Activision and Raven Software invited fans to a…
Comic Books: Not Just Kids’ Stuff
I’m not easily offended, but when I came across one particular blurb titled “Comics and Combovers” on The New York Times’ City Room Blog, I couldn’t help but shake my…
Are Your Presidential Senses Tingling?
In one of the more unexpected superhero team-ups, it seems like our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will be joining forces with President-elect Barack Obama in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man…
Watchmen Movie Faces Legal Trouble
A Los Angeles judge ruled on December 24 that 20th Century Fox owns the distribution rights to Warner Bros.’ adaptation of acclaimed graphic novel Watchmen, which could put the film’s…
“Next Time, Baby?” Not for Terrence Howard.
While summer 2008 blockbuster Iron Man all-but-promised that Tony Stark’s best friend Jim Rhodes (Terrence Howard) would make an appearance as armor-clad hero War Machine in the next installment, the…
McCain and Obama Square Off on Comic Book Shelves
As of this writing, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are embroiled in a critical town hall debate at Nashville, Tennessee’s Belmont University. While both presidential candidates are touching on…
Robert Downey Jr. Owes His Life to the Burger King
Remember that scene in Iron Man when, after narrowly escaping a terrorist hideout in his brand-new set of iron overalls, Tony Stark immediately asks for an American cheeseburger? Remember when…
Okay, I Think I’m Back
Hey there Wortmaniacs. I suppose we all burn out every once in a while. Last week, I was pushing myself to finish a piece for my local newspaper, the Westmore…
Iron Man Versus “Iron Man”
Chances are, you’re completely aware that Iron Man hits theaters on May 2. The iconic character is currently plastered on the sides of buses, staring out at us from massive…