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Matthew Vaughn Says ‘Kick-Ass’ Is Getting A “F*cking Nuts” Reboot In Two Years

December 16, 2021 2:01 pm

Believe it or not, it’s been nearly a decade since “Kick-Ass 2” hit theaters back in 2013. Unfortunately, at the time, the superhero sequel wasn’t nearly as beloved as the 2010 original, and the franchise quic...

‘The King’s Man’ Trailer: Matthew Vaughn’s Prequel Shows How The Legendary Spy Organization Was Founded

Charles Barfield

July 6, 2021 12:18 pm

News, Trailers

While film and TV content based on the comic book work of Mark Millar seems to be hit-or-miss, with “Jupiter’s Legacy” recently being canceled after only one season (a season that cost a reported $200 million)...

‘Jupiter’s Legacy’: Josh Duhamel Says Netflix “Dumped” Series & Makes Jokey Wink To Hulu For Pickup

Christopher Marc

June 4, 2021 1:32 pm

News, Television

This week saw the cancellation of Netflix's comic book series "Jupiter's Legacy," the first Millarworld adaptation after their big deal was announced back in 2017. Instead, the streaming giant would turn multi...

Netflix Cancels ‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ To Focus On Other Millarworld Properties Like A Live-Action ‘Supercrooks’ Series

Christopher Marc

June 3, 2021 10:39 am

News, Television

Based on the Mark Millar comic book property, when the Netflix comic book series "Jupiter's Legacy" debuted early last month, it received mostly negative reviews, and comic fans seemed irked by the adaptation....

Mark Millar Says Emerald Fennell Wrote The Most Recent Draft Of ‘Nemesis’

Charles Barfield

May 18, 2021 12:41 pm

News

If you don’t know the name Mark Millar yet, you probably are at least familiar with his work. The comic book writer has co-created some of the most well-known non-Marvel/DC comic book franchises over the past ...

‘Jupiter’s Legacy’: Mark Millar’s Tired CW-Esque Melodrama Botches Its Superhero Landing [Review]

Mike DeAngelo

May 7, 2021 12:43 pm

Features, News, Reviews, Television

In a day and age where superhero storytelling is constantly pushing the boundaries and blurring the lines of television and films via Marvels Studios and shows like The Boys or The Umbrella Academy, Jupiter’s Legacy is decidedly old-hat. It may have gotten a pass five to ten years ago, but today it just feels like a step in the wrong direction.

Joe Cornish To Write & Direct Sci-Fi Adventure Film ‘Starlight’ For 20th Century Studios

Charles Barfield

April 13, 2021 11:55 am

News

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the release of Joe Cornish’s directorial debut, “Attack the Block.” And though that film has gone on to become a cult favorite and launch the career of actor John Boy...

‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ Trailer: No Legend Lives Forever In Mark Millar’s Netflix Superhero Series

Valerie Thompson

April 7, 2021 9:31 am

News, Television, Trailers

How does a generation deal with no longer being relevant? The issues are similar yet somehow infinitely more pronounced when it comes to an aging superhero. Netflix is taking on the darker side of family, powe...

‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ First Look Teaser: Netflix Bets Big On Superheroes With Its New Series Debuting In May

Charles Barfield

March 1, 2021 9:49 am

News, Television, Trailers

Netflix began its superhero programming with the massively popular Marvel series such as “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” and “Luke Cage.” However, those series didn’t last, as Disney now has the rights back to t...

‘Kick-Ass’ Turns 10: Matthew Vaughn Says “No Studio Would Touch It” & He Was “Desperate” To Make A Superhero Film

Charles Barfield

April 17, 2020 3:07 pm

News

When “Kick-Ass” was released, almost exactly a decade ago, the superhero film landscape was completely different than it is now. Marvel Studios was still in its infancy, with one monster hit, “Iron Man,” and o...

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