Tag Archives: SFX

The X-Files revival to debut January 2016

Fox has unveiled details of its 2015-2016 TV line-up that makes mention of a certain conspiracy-themed cult revival due to hit screens next year. A brand new limited season of The X-Files is now set to premiere in the US on Sunday January 24, 2016 as part of a two-night …

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Martin Freeman joins Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War has added another major name to its already sizeable cast list, with Marvel.com (opens in new tab) officially confirming that Martin Freeman has signed on to join the ensemble. This being Marvel, there are absolutely no details provided as to who he might be playing. Freeman …

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Harley Quinn co-creator approves of Suicide Squad look

Reaction to the first costumed ensemble shot from Suicide Squad has been universally positive, with Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn one of the undoubted high points. It’s a view shared by the character’s co-creator, Bruce Timm, who has revealed he was pleasantly surprised by Harley’s big screen look. “I’m actually really …

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10 evil sci-fi governments

He loved Big Brother It can’t have escaped your notice that there is a general election around the corner. Yes, it’s almost time for the peoples of the United Kingdom to once more elect a ruling body who will guide us hand-in-hand to a brighter future. Possibly. But that got …

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Olivia Munn is Psylocke in X-Men: Apocalypse

Another day, another addition to X-Men: Apocalypse’s mammoth cast! Olivia Munn is the latest star to join the ensemble, with Bryan Singer confirming that the actress will play Psylocke. Also known by her more prosaic moniker Betsy Braddock, the character is a born warrior with a host of psychic abilities. …

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Tom Hardy signs up for three more Mad Max movies

In the aftermath of this week’s thrilling Mad Max: Fury Road trailer, star of the show Tom Hardy has spoken out about his commitment to the franchise. His first appearance as the badass road warrior will hit screens next month in George Miller’s bold reboot of the series, and should …

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Two new TV spots land for Jurassic World: watch now

A pair of brand new TV spot has appeared online for Jurassic World, giving us another glimpse of the dino-tastic new film. The subject of the latest teasers? The newly developed “attraction”, the Indominus Rex. As was the case with previous trailers, we aren’t given a clear, warts and all …

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Maisie Williams Joins Doctor Who Series 9 Cast

Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams will guest-star in an episode of Doctor Who series nine, the BBC has announced. Filming started today on “The Girl Who Died” (an echo of “The Girl Who Waited”, perhaps?), a “period adventure” written by fan-favourite series eight scribe Jamie Mathieson and Steven Moffat. Mathieson …

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