One of the most influential films of all time, especially in science fiction, has to be Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Dune. This film’s art designs have inspired just about every movie that isn’t trying to imitate Star Wars or Star Trek, it clearly inspired ship, set, and costume projects as diverse as Alien, The Black Hole, Babylon […]
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James Gunn Race Swaps Perry White With Wendell Pierce Casting In Superman
The Daily Planet’s newsroom is abuzz with the latest casting announcement for James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman movie. Wendell Pierce, acclaimed for his role as a detective in HBO’s “The Wire,” is set to take on the iconic role of Perry White, editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet. Wendell Pierce’s casting marks another instance of race-swapping […]
KotOR Remake Back On Track After Saber Interactive Leaves Embracer Group In Massive Buyout
The much maligned remake of “Knights of the Old Republic” (KotOR) might be showing new signs of life after years of uncertainty. Developer Saber Interactive, who began work on the KotOR Remake in 2021, has become a private company again after private investors negotiated a $500M buyout from their parent company, Embracer Group. This move […]
New Rumour: Henry Cavill Portraying Cyclops In Future Marvel X-Men
Rumours abound regarding actor Henry Cavill potentially portraying Cyclops in future Marvel projects featuring the X-Men. Although neither Cavill nor the production studio has confirmed these speculations, insiders and scoopers within the industry suggest that Cavill might be joining forces with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) post his departure from the Superman role. Cavill has […]
Eric July And Razorfist Say, “Stop! Collaborate And Listen”
In a recent For Canon Sake Youtube video, Rippaverse creator Eric July and Razorfist discussed what superpower really sets the indie scene apart from the mainstream – unrestricted collaboration. RELATED: Eric July Announces New Rippaverse Initiative “Rippasend” And Drunk 3PO Joins The New Platform Eric July and Razorfist the most fascinating phenomena emerging in the […]
The Best Unforgotten Sci-fi TV Of The ’90s
A Dark Herald review of several very memorable Sci-fi TV series from the ’90s including Farscape, Babylon 5 and Star Trek: Deep Space 9. TV tends to lag behind film trends. The 1980s is arguably the best decade ever for science fiction and fantasy movies. In the 1990s, the small screen followed suit. My lists like this […]
X-Men ’97 Lead Character Designer and Director Confirm Disney Marvel Redesigning Characters For “Body Diversity” And To “Stay Relevant”
X-Men ’97 has been embroiled in controversy ever since the trailer launched, and predictably, clues as to an extremist woke rewriting of the X-Men franchise are beginning to emerge from the Marvel Animation property. The lead character designer, Amelia Vidal, has confirmed character redesigns are being done with a diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda in […]
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Set To Return To The Realm Of Tabletop Role-Playing Games
The renowned and cherished universe of Discworld, conceived by the late Terry Pratchett, is set to make a significant return to the realm of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) after a hiatus spanning over 25 years. This resurgence not only encompasses the forthcoming Discworld TTRPG but also includes a lineup of new board games inspired by […]
Ian McShane Throws Major Shade at The Continental Spin-Off; Calls John Wick Spin-Off a “Cash Grab”
The Continental, a spin-off series based on the popular John Wick film franchise, made its debut on Peacock in September 2022. The series follows a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell, in 1970s New York City, depicting the origins of The Continental hotel which features prominently across the John Wick movies. Ian McShane plays […]
Ray Winstone Felt Marvel Studios ‘Kick In The Balls’ Over ‘Soul-Destroying’ Black Widow Experience
Ray Winstone is the latest high-profile actor to criticize Marvel Studios’ Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), joining an infamous list including Francis Ford Coppola, Ken Loach and Martin Scorsese. Winstone starred as the villain Dreykov in 2021’s Black Widow, led by Scarlett Johansson’s titular character. In a new Radio Times interview, the actor vented frustrations with […]
Dune Part 2 – Many Things to Many People A Review
A book as complex as Dune weighing in at 187,240 words, much like Tolkien’s Trilogy can’t be completely covered even in three movies. There’s just too much there. Then there’s the fact that the world when Herbert wrote Dune is very different than the world of today, and we have a very different experience with the Muslim […]
Serpent Society Cut From Captain America: Brave New World
The Serpent Society, a Marvel team of serpent-themed super-villains, stirred speculation within the film community until last summer. Leaked set photos allegedly confirmed Serpent Society’s presence in Captain America: Brave New World, showcasing Seth Rollins as Klaus Voorhees/King Cobra and Rosa Salazar as Rachel Leighton/Diamondback, the leader of the Serpent Society. Shortly afterwards, Rollins confirmed […]
