Variety Archives - Superhero News

‘Invisible Man’ Finds Director, Sets New Course for Universal’s Monster Legacy

Sean Gerber - January 28, 2019

“Upgrade” director Leigh Whannell has signed on to direct a reboot of “The Invisible Man.” The project reunites Whannell with Jason Blum, who is...

Matt Smith to Star with Jared Leto in Marvel Spinoff ‘Morbius’

Sean Gerber - January 24, 2019

Matt Smith is in final talks to join Jared Leto in “Morbius,” a film based on the Spider-Man villain of the same name. “Safe House”...

‘Venom’ Sequel in Works With Kelly Marcel Returning to Pen Script

Sean Gerber - January 7, 2019

Following box office smash “Venom,” Sony Pictures is putting the wheels in motion for a sequel to the antihero adventure. The studio has tapped...

Movie Theaters Bounce Back: What’s Behind the 2018 Rebound

Sean Gerber - December 26, 2018

Reports of the death of movies are greatly exaggerated. The exhibition business came roaring back in 2018, as blockbusters such as “Black Panther,” “Avengers: Infinity...

Gina Carano Joins ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘The Mandalorian’

Sean Gerber - November 14, 2018

Gina Carano has been cast in “The Mandalorian,” Variety has confirmed with sources. The exact nature of the actress and former mixed martial arts (MMA)...

‘Star Wars’: Pedro Pascal to Lead ‘The Mandalorian’ Series

Sean Gerber - November 13, 2018

Pedro Pascal has been tapped to star in the “Star Wars” TV series “The Mandalorian,” which is expected to premiere on the Disney streaming...

‘Deadpool’ Creator Rob Liefeld: Why We Loved Stan Lee

Sean Gerber - November 13, 2018

Growing up as a kid in the 1970s, Stan Lee’s name was in every Marvel comic book I pulled off the Spinner Rack. “Stan...

J.J. Abrams Seeking Record-Shattering Overall Megadeal; Disney and Universal Lead Contenders

Sean Gerber - November 3, 2018

Several major Hollywood studios are courting J.J. Abrams, who is looking to land a lucrative megadeal with a big media company, a number of...

‘Frozen 2’ Release Date Moves Up a Week

Sean Gerber - November 2, 2018

The wait never bothered us anyway, but fans of the Disney animated hit “Frozen” will get to see Anna and Elsa back on the...

Andy Muschietti to Direct ‘Attack on Titan’ for Warner Bros.

Sean Gerber - October 30, 2018

After the record-breaking box office run of “It,” director Andy Muschietti has found his next project. Muschietti will direct a feature film adaptation of “Attack...