Garth Ennis In "Early Stages" Of A Brand New 'Punisher' Mini-Series!

The Punisher is what got me into comics in the first place. The 2004 film with Thomas Jane drew me down to the local comic shop to get some issues. Fortunately Garth Ennis was doing the Punisher MAX series that was sooo amazing at the time, I literally have every issue. Great violent gritty real world series. Especially for a 13 year old right!? My parents were very protective of me. They were strict enough to let me go to sleep every night when I was 5 watching The Terminator 2. I know very protective but hey what can you do?

In a recent interview with comiXologist podcast, he stated "I will be starting work on another 'Punisher' miniseries quite soon, that'll probably come out sometime next year," Ennis said on the podcast. "That's at the very early stages."

I love that news so much! My favorite Punisher writer coming back to visit a character he added so much to and has been away from so much. 

Are you excited as I am? I know you are! 

David S. Goyer Gives Title ideas for Man of Steel Sequel Featuring Batman!

Warner Bros. blew everyone out of the water last weekend when they announced that the sequel to Man of Steel will feature the eagerly wanted return of Batman to the silver screen. I honestly don't know how somebody could not be freaking out right now at the thought of this actually happening!

Man of Steel scribe David S. Goyer was announced to return for the sequel featuring Batman. He gave a little interview and some thoughts on what the title could possibly end of being.

 "So the next film we’re making, we’re already in pre-production, comes out in summer of 2015 and it’s–we’re actually not sure whether the title is Superman vs. Batman or Batman vs. Superman but yes, it’s–that rematch, that combination, the two guys onscreen and that’s happening.”

 Also, reports are coming in that WB bought the domains for SupermanVsBatman.com, BatmanVsSuperman, and BatmanVsSupermanMovie.com. I can only imagine the team of guys staring a board with two names and taking votes on which one. I would just close my eyes and aim and hopefully hit the board (area). Quite an accomplishment in my book.

More news to follow! What do you think it should be titled?

Rumor: Christopher Nolan Overseeing Justice League, Zack Snyder Maybe Directing, and Christian Bale Back as Batman

This has to be one of the biggest rumors that Latino Review has released in a very long time (although they can be very credible). It blows the Marvel 'World War Hulk' Avengers storyline out of the water. Before I go any farther in this rumor…just know it is exactly that and I have trouble believing all of it. Just so many factors I see that go against it.

The rumor is a behemoth, Latino Review reported last night that Chris Nolan has already taken over the DC Universe at Warner Bros and every superhero film in production must go through him first. That is a huge thing to drop but lets move on first. Also, they said that Zack Snyder is going to co-produce, if not maybe direct it with Christian Bale returning as Bruce Wayne/Batman. This whole article just got crazy and your (if your a geek/nerd) mind is going nuts right now.

So lets get in the fine points of this and strip down them (the rumors, people).

Chris Nolan taking on godfather role over DC Universe 

Chris Nolan taking on a huge role in overseeing DC Universe pictures for Warner Bros. is a huge nerdgasm for all fans, but honestly what are the chances of him doing that. Nolan is known for giving us the biggest Batman series with arguably one of the best pictures of the century. He is a huge fan himself, but he doesn't want to always be doing superhero stuff and he's said that before. This man is a highly productive sought after director. How can the man who only works on one film at a time manage a vast catalogue of superheroes leading up to Justice League film. I think chances are slim for him to be a big contributor in the grand scheme, but maybe a guy to help bring the players together and make something happen and put in his 2 cents. I just don't see him in a Kevin Fiege role (only purpose is to manage Marvel films), he is a filmmaker. I give this rumor a plausibility, but not to the full extent of him being greatly involved.

Zack Snyder Producing and Possibility Directing 

Zack Snyder is a huge fan of all things comics and with a two great comic book films under him (300, Watchmen), and with hearing early reviews of Man of Steel being amazing, I can see this man up for the challenge of producing and even directing a Justice League film. He knows a lot about how the mechanics of these types of films work and has a great visual appearance in all of his films. The balance of Justice League resting on the shoulders of Man of Steel, If proven a success, Warner Bros. would be in great thought to get him on board. I think this rumor is very plausible and I can see him wanting to take on the film.

Christian Bale returning as Bruce Wayne aka Batman 

Here is the only really big problem I have with this rumor. Christian Bale is a great Batman, don't get me wrong, but he has said the only way he would come back was if Nolan came up to him with a way to make a fourth film work. Would Justice League be considered the fourth film? Warner Bros. reportedly wants to tie the world into The Dark Knight universe, while cool, would really make the 3 films have no meaning with seeing how Bruce Wayne became something bigger and changed things in Gotham and put up the cowl. Although, I do admit, since Man of Steel is said to be more down to each and in tone of the series, I can see it happening. I think I could adjust to it sooner or later. Still, it doesn't change the fact that Bale would likely only join if Nolan was somewhere on board. So it is true Nolan is overseeing it, Bale couldn't be to far behind the bandwagon. 

Just remember folks, these are all just rumors for now. No matter how crazy they are, you just never know. Latino Review has a pretty good track record with DC, but we all get stuff wrong sometime...

Harrison Ford Playing Han Solo in Episode 7? Not Yet

Rumors on the hugely anticipated 7th film in the Star Wars series have been everywhere since they announced that they will make it a new trilogy. Well, now we hear a rumor that has some good meat to it and kind of makes sense to do. The news is Harrison Ford is talking about returning to the Star Wars universe as Han Solo!

This is just huge news because it will give us ideas where Disney will go with the new movies. Rumors since we get a return of the original series, we will see the film set 35 years in future and eventually give the films to the new cast to do their thing. I can buy into that, but please don't let these prequel films happen..yet. We need to move forward at this time in the world not backwards.

The news broke earlier saying he was cast as the part, but now the news is changing to he's in talks with EW writer Geoff Boucher tweeted this:

Harrison Ford deal? My source says not yet."It will not be for weeks and perhaps months."
— Geoff Boucher (@geoffboucher) February 15, 2013

So, there is still talk of it happening! Just going to take some time. 

More news to come  

Mark Wahlberg Cast in Transformers 4 Now, Thanks Internet!

Well just thank you internet for getting Mark Wahlberg cast in Michael Bay's Transformers 4. It was rumored a few weeks ago that Mark Wahlberg was in talks to star in the fourth Transformers film. Then Michael Bay denied the rumors saying he was talking with Mark on a separate film because he had a lot of fun with him on Pain and Gain.

Earlier this week, Bay announced a little tease saying "Let's say that very internet chatter gave me some ideas…so I'm here to say thanks internet chatter."That was obviously a nod to Marky Mark and T4. Then he fully announced it with a brand new logo and saying "Mark is awesome. We had a blast working on 'Pain and Gain' and I'm so fired up to be back working with him. An actor of his caliber is the perfect guy to re-invigorate the franchise and carry on the Transformers' legacy."

Here is the new logo

Amazing Spider-Man Toy Confirms Spoiler Rumors

It's been awhile since I've been on here (Christmas stuff), but I'm back with some interesting news about the anticipated The Amazing Spider-Man film. This innocent (awesome) looking toy gives away some major spoilers to the climax of the film. Normally I wouldn't say a toy would get the plot of the film right, but about a year ago some news broke that climax would have Dr. Conners "the Lizard" transform a SWAT team into lizard minions. Crazy I know, but the mega bloks prove it. I am still going to be a good boyfriend and take my Spider-Man loving girlfriend to see this movie (even though I really want to see it too. shh)

Here is the toy in question and The Amazing Spider-Man will be released on July 3.

Benjamin Myers

PSN ID and Twitter: fusionman15

Bay to Return for Transformers 4

According to Vulture, Michael Bay is going to direct Transformers 4 (shocker). Even though Bay has said time after time he will not direct another TF movie. He always comes back for the right price. What a sellout if I don't say so myself.

The news is that Paramount is in final talks to get Bay back for TF 4 to shoot around winter 2012. Bay has finally taken time away from mindless robot violence to direct a dream project of his called Pain and Gain. That film will shoot beginning of 2012 on budget around 20 million. That gives Bay time to prepare for shooting TF 4 later.

So, with earlier reports a couple of months ago that Shia will not return and 4 and 5 will be shot back-to-back. Those are still unconfirmed like these current reports.

Benjamin Myers 
PSN ID and Twitter: fusionman15

Brad Pitt to Star in Red Dead Redemption Movie?

It seems that ShowbizSpy has got their hands on some potentially cool news. They say inside sources tell them that Mega-star Brad Pitt has been given first dibs to star in the film version of Red Dead Redemption as John Marston.

“This is an exciting project with a great character at the center of it,” a source said “The idea is to make this in the style of an epic Western movie but with a few modern touches."

Pitt has only maybe been given first refusal for the part, so it could be somebody else because the makers of the game Rockstar say this is nothing but a rumor right now.

So is this good or bad news. I think he can do it. How about you?

Benjamin Myers
PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15
Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com

SDCC: Nathan Fillion is Ant-Man in The Avengers?

Their has been some major confusion caused today at Comic-Con by Joss Whedon. He may have mentioned that Nathan Fillion will portray Ant-Man in The Avengers. That got my hopes up and then I realized it was a joke.

He said "Nathan Fillion is Ant-Man," adding, "unfortunately Ant-Man isn't really in the movie." Marvel confirmed that it was a joke. A mean joke I might add.


I would have believed it because Nathan Fillion is good friends with Whedon and even starred in his hit tv show Firefly. To bad. 

Do you think Nathan Fillion can play Ant-Man if he was in the Avengers?

Benjamin Myers

PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15

Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com

Crank creators take on Ghost Rider Sequel?

Brian Neveldine and Brian Taylor the writer/director duo of both Crank films are in talks to direct Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, which you will most likely have Nicholas Cage return as Johnny Blaze. The story was created by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight, Blade: Trinity) and is an update of his script from the 90's.

Columbia will have to hurry up on pre-production and get start shooting by fall so they don't lose the rights to Marvel/Disney. And Nic Cage will have a busy fall with this and National Treasure 3.

This seems like a pretty good Idea and we might just have some over the top violence we need done in the series. 

What do you guys think? Should they direct? should Cage return? should they even have sequel?

Benjamin Myers
PSN ID and gamertag: fusionman15