Tom Holland announced as the new Spider-Man

Marvel and Sony have confirmed Tom Holland as the new face of Peter Parker a.k.a. the amazing Spider-Man. The announcement was made after months of rumours surrounding the casting of the new actor that will play the popular superhero. 

According to the announcement, the new film will be directed by Jon Watts and arrive in theaters in IMAX and 3D on July 28, 2017.

The statement reads:  

"Marvel and Sony Pictures, and producers Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal conducted an extensive search for both the actor and the director.  The studios and producers were impressed by Holland’s performances in "The Impossible," “Wolf Hall,” and the upcoming "In the Heart of the Sea," and by a series of complex screen tests."

The 19 year old actor is best know for his unforgettable role in "The Impossible" and will also appear alongside Chris Hemsworth on Ron Howard´s upcoming film "In the Heart of the Sea".

Coincidentally, just 500 days ago Holland tweeted a photo of his arm showing a new temporary tattoo with an image of a spider he had on his arm.

No word yet on the possibility of the web slinger appearing in the upcoming "Civil War" film which is currently in the middle of shooting but we´ll keep you posted.

Are you happy with Marvel´s casting decision?

Marvel´s Ant-Man Trailer Arrives

With the Avengers: Age of Ultron movie coming up, it is only fitting that Marvel´s latest comic book adaptation, Ant-Man, starts heavy promotion. The movie stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, a hero who is recruited by Michael Douglas’s scientist Hank Pym. Evangeline Lilly also stars.

Check out the full trailer above! Thoughts?

Joss Whedon Returns for "Avengers 2"

  After The Avengers became the blockbuster hit of the year and the third most successful movie ever, it was only a matter of time that Disney would want to ink a deal for a sequel and secure the man behind the magic, director Joss Whedon.

 Now it has been confirmed that not only Joss Whedon will write and direct the follow-up, but that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator will return to his television roots to develop a Marvel-themed series for ABC.

 Marvel Studios issued a statement to confirm the news:

"Joss Whedon has signed an exclusive deal with Marvel Studios for film and television through the end of June 2015. As part of that deal, Whedon will write and direct Marvel's The Avengers 2 as well as help develop a new live action series for Marvel Television at ABC. He will also contribute creatively to the next phase of Marvel's cinematic universe."

 No details yet on what the TV show will be about but taking into account Whedon´s Television credits, we can´t hardly contain our excitement.

 Are you happy that Joss is returning for more superhero fun? Sound off in the comments!

Marvel Claims 'Avengers' Movie Will Be Amazing

 Marvel Comics chief creative, Joe Quesada, recently spoke to Newsarama and described Joss Whedon´s upcoming Avengers movie as a project to look forward to.

 Quesada said: "I've read the screenplay and it's amazing. It's going to be the quintessential superhero movie."

 The Marvel creative had also kind words for two other upcoming film adaptations of well known comic book superheroes, Captain America and Thor.

 "I just saw the first director's cut of Captain America about a week and a half ago and there is a very visual and visceral difference to the way the two movies are shot. There's a richness to both, but very different tonally,"  he explained.

 "Captain America starts out as a period piece, whereas Thor starts out as a very fantastical piece, although both are grounded very much in the real world."

 Joss Whedon´s Avengers started shooting last month for an expected May 2012 release while Captain America and Thor are due for release later this year.

 Will you be checking them out?