If Charlie Sheen’s ascent into madness wasn’t enough, he upped the ante with information on a current franchise: Spider-Man. Apparently, according to the man, he brought the superhero to the attention of the people at Orion with the intent of playing the character way back when.
It’s clear that both Marvel and Disney are in love with Joss Whedon after the massive success known as The Avengers. So when news came out that they’re moving forward with plans for a television show, it was no surprise that they’d turn to Whedon. The man does have experience in the area — Buffy and Firefly being perfect examples.
New show Revolution hasn’t aired yet but already has a strong presence. The pilot episode directed by Iron Man director Jon Favreau was shown at Comic-Con and made an impact on the audience. Then of course there was the huge banner that was lit up on the side of a hotel across the convention center.
An alternate opening to The Avengers is online, focusing on Cobie Smulders’ Maria Hill’s interrogation after the attack on New York. It’s a more emotional scene than the Loki one we saw in theaters, and really changes the dynamic between Nick Fury and Maria Hill. It shows that Hill may follow orders, but she has issues with Fury’s command. It takes from the comics; Hill always had a problem with Fury.
The viral marketing for Rian Johnson’s Looper, starring everyone’s favorite, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is underway with its latest poster featuring Gordon-Levitt and co-star Bruce Willis.
Footage from Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance has found its way online. The fun part about it? Scenes of Nicolas Cage in full makeup and flickering LEDs around his head. It’s a psychotic beauty that only Cage can bring.
