Scott West - Writer and Assistant Editor
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The Theft Of Nicolas Cage’s ‘Action Comics’ #1 Being Made Into A Movie
A few months ago, a copy of ‘Action Comics’ #1 formerly belonging to Nicholas Cage went up for auction and ended up becoming the most expensive comic ever sold. The legendary copy of ‘Action Comics’ #1 was stolen from Cage back in 2000 and went missing until it was discovered... -
‘The Amazing Adventures Of Spider-Man’ At Universal Orlando Gets An Upgrade
The new Hobgoblin from the upgraded ride Every time I go to the Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando, my favorite spot to visit is Marvel Superhero Island. And if you’re a regular reader of my posts here on ScienceFiction.com, my favorite ride should come as no surprise…... -
Alexandre Aja To Adapt Image Comics’ Vampire Series ‘Undying Love’
The ‘Piranha 3D’ director, Alexandre Aja, is in negotiations to helm his first comic book adaptation. But, as is to be expected by the quirky and violent films of Aja, his first comic outing isn’t superheroes… it’s vampires! According to Deadline, Aja is in talks to... -
Jessica Lucas Joins The Cast Of The ‘Evil Dead’ Remake
Jessica Lucas It looks like the remake of Sam Raimi’s classic demon horror ‘Evil Dead’ is still on track. THR reports that Jessica Lucas is in talks to join the cast. Lucas is best known for her role on the CW’s ‘Melrose Place’. Lucas will be joining Jane Levy (‘Suburbia’)... -
Peta Sergeant Joins The Cast Of ‘The Selection’
And so it begins. Whenever something popular comes along, there is an inevitable batch of copycats that attempt to ride the coattails of whatever entertainment juggernaut is currently the “in” thing. I guess it’s best to look on the bright side though. At least this time... -
Colin Salmon Joins The Cast Of CW’s ‘Arrow’
It seems like the cast of CW’s ‘Arrow’ is nearly complete. Deadline reports today that Colin Salmon (‘Resident Evil’) has joined the seemingly already complete cast list. ‘Arrow’ is a modern take on DC Comics’ Green Arrow character. In the comics, the Arrow is... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Detective Comics’ #7
When we last left the caped crusader at the finale of ‘Detective Comics’ #6, he was in the middle of an attempt by new villains Jill Hampton (killer ninja and daughter to the mayor) and her associate Snakeskin (face-changing crook), to rob the Iceberg Casino. The problem…... -
New Images And Clips From Disney XD’s Upcoming ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’
It’s been a few years since ‘Spectacular Spider-Man’ left the airwaves. Now the wallcrawler is returning to the small screen again with Disney XD’s ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’, based on the comic series of the same name. ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ features the voice talents... -
Is A ‘Venom’ Movie On The Way From ‘Chronicle’ Director Josh Trank?
Everybody’s favorite webslinger is swinging into theaters this summer with director Mark Webb’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ from Sony Pictures. And, if early reports are true, there may be another slightly more vicious webslinger hot on his trail. The long-rumored ‘Venom’... -
‘Back To The Future’ Writer Adapting Supernatural Graphic Novel ‘Trespassers’ For Theaters
With the major onslaught of comic books headed to the big screen, it’s nice to see a small-press non-superhero book make the cut. Scott Hampton’s ‘Trespassers’ is about “a group of mythbusters, set on debunking the legend of a famous allegedly haunted house”. Of course,... -
AMC’s Interview With IronE Singleton Of ‘The Walking Dead’
A couple of weeks ago, AMC posted an interview with Scott Wilson, the actor playing Hershel Greene on their zombie hit ‘The Walking Dead’. It seems as if the interviews are still coming. This time around, it’s an interview with T-Dog himself… IronE Singleton. Robert "IronE"... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #680
After last month’s “point one” jumping-on issue in ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #679.1, this issue begins a new story arc that will have Spider-Man facing off with Doc Ock in space. As the issue opens, Mayor J. Jonah Jameson is paying a visit to Horizon Labs. The Horizon crew... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Venom’ #13.4 (Circle of Four Pt. 5)
At the finale of last week’s ‘Venom’ #13.3, our four heroes (Venom, Red Hulk, X-23, and Ghost Rider) had made a devilish deal with Mephisto. In exchange for the satanic villain returning them to life, they agreed to do “a favor” for him at an undisclosed point in the... -
Comic Book Review: ‘FF’ #15
Last issue in ‘FF’ #14, the Future Foundation and the Fantastic Four were battling to keep the godlike Celestials from invading our universe. While this was happening Nathaniel and Valeria Richards were trying to orchestrate events so that they could buy some time to alter... -
Olivia Williams Cast In Film Adaptation Of Orson Scott Card’s ‘Seventh Son’ (Updated)
Deadline reports today that Olivia Williams (‘Dollhouse’) has been cast in a big screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s novel ‘Seventh Son’. Joining Williams will be Jeff Bridges (‘Tron’), Julianne Moore (‘The Big Lebowski’), and Ben Barnes (‘The Chronicles...



















