DC to Marvel: Tom Hardy Makes a Change

By: Jaclyn Cascio (@jaclynator)

Remember when Sony announced not too long ago that they were making a Venom spin-off movie? It’s still happening. And it looks like it’s got a rush order!

Despite the fact that Spider-Man is now firmly in the grips of the creative minds over at Marvel, Sony still has rights to the character and much of the universe he inhabits. Making the most of what they have, Sony announced a Venom spin-off film, and they’re already moving the project forward!

In March, Sony announced a release date for Venom, expecting to put the movie out October 5, 2018. But there’s more recent news on the Venom front, and it’s actually pretty exciting! The Dark Knight’s Bane…er, I mean Tom Hardy, has flipped from his DC roots with Batman to a Marvel character (gasp!) and has been cast as the lead of the project, set to play the angst-ridden Eddie Brock, the character infected by the dark symbiote. The project, initially thought by many to be a gamble unlikely to pay off, has suddenly gained ground and is raising the hopes of fans. With the Tom Hardy to star, the project reportedly already has director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Gangster Squad) on board to helm the project.

What do you think about Sony’s casting choice and the project’s director? Are you expecting a hit or a flop?

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Best Shots Review: DETECTIVE COMICS #957 'An Interesting Twist On How Vigilantes Should Approach Heroism'

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Celebrate Wonder Woman Day on June 3rd!

Celebrate Wonder Woman Day on June 3rd!

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Zack Snyder Steps Down from Justice League Due to Family Tragedy, Joss Whedon Taking Over

By: Michaela Bush

Zack Snyder, director of Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, has stepped down as director of Justice League. His wife, Deborah Snyder, is also stepping away from her role as producer. Joss Whedon will be finishing up the film while the Snyders deal with a terrible loss. Their goal in stepping away from the movie is to focus on their family after the death of Zack Snyder’s daughter, Autumn. At 20 years old, she committed suicide in March.

Zack originally stated that he was eager to return to the film and delve into work, but has found it too difficult. “The demands of this job are pretty intense. It is all-consuming. And in the last two months, I’ve come to the realization…I’ve decided to take a step back from the movie to be with my family, be with my kids, who really need me. They are all having a hard time. I’m having a hard time,” Snyder stated during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Monday. On Tuesday, Snyder sent out a tweet thanking fans for the support he and his family has been given during this difficult time.

Though a screening of Justice League has already been performed, Snyder decided that more scenes were necessary. He originally brought Whedon on board to write the scenes, but decided to hand over the reins to Whedon when he realized that leaving home to shoot the scenes in England would be too much for his family. Whedon is sticking to the November 19 release date as he puts the finishing touches on the movie.

Autumn was a student at Sarah Lawrence College, and had written a sci-fi fantasy. The Snyders hope to see her manuscript published, allowing the proceeds from book sales to go to a charity. “In the end, she didn’t make it, but her character does, and I think there would be something cathartic for people,” Snyder said. Her main character, written in the first person point of view, was an outsider who found it difficult to fit in.

Please keep the Snyder family in your thoughts or prayers during this difficult time. Finally, remember that there are always better solutions than committing suicide. If you need help or are currently struggling, please seek it — there’s nothing wrong with doing so. The national suicide hotline is 1-800-273-8255, and Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers an online chat on their website.

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IMAGE COMICS AUGUST 2017 Solicitations

SAGA, THE WALKING DEAD, and the long-awaited return of MAGE.

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Jump into the world of DC’s Young Animal with these Vol. 1 graphic novels!

Jump into the world of DC’s Young Animal with these Vol. 1 graphic novels!

DC’s Young Animal is an exciting new imprint driven by the creative mind of Gerard Way and produced by some of the most fearless minds in comics today.

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March: Book One - John Lewis, Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell

March: Book One John Lewis, Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell Genre: Graphic Novels Price: $9.99 Publish Date: August 13, 2013 Publisher: Top Shelf Productions Seller: Top Shelf Productions, Inc.

Top Shelf Productions is proud to present March , a trilogy of graphic novels co-authored by Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) and Andrew Aydin , with art by Nate Powell ( Swallow Me Whole , Any Empire , The Silence of Our Friends , The Year of the Beasts ). March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights (including his key roles in the historic 1963 March on Washington and the 1965 Selma-Montgomery March), meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. In March , a true American icon joins with one of America’s most acclaimed graphic novelists. Together, they bring to life one of our nation’s most historic moments, a period both shameful and inspiring, and a movement whose echoes will be heard for generations.

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