Peyton Reed Confirmed to Direct Marvel’s Ant-Man!

This story has been changing almost on a daily basis. But, thankfully it is finally confirmed that Peyton Reed will be directingMarvel’s Upcoming Ant-Man movie. For the full wrap on this check out the article below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: superherohype) Following a report last night that he was the frontrunner for the position, Marvel has confirmed today that director Peyton Reed will step behind the camera and direct Ant-Man following the departure of director Edgar Wright. In addition, Marvel has revealed that Adam McKay, who at one point was also…

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UPDATE: Adam McKay turns Marvel Down for Ant-Man Job!

Update on our story from earlier today, Adam McKay has dropped out of talks to direct Ant-Man. (Source: screencrush) UPDATE: THR reports that McKay has pulled out of talks with Marvel, stating that the director “abruptly” decided not to move forward with negotiations on the project. The trade also indicates that the decision was firmly McKay’s and McKay’s alone. It was earlier reported that both Ruben Fleischer (‘Zombieland,’ ‘Gangster Squad’) and Rawson Marshall Thurber (‘We’re the Millers’) were also being considered to helm ‘Ant-Man.’ Perhaps now talk will return to…

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Adam McKay to Direct Marvel’s Ant-Man!

Lots of rumors have been swirling around this week regarding Marvel’s Ant-Man film, especially after the director quit. But it looks like things are getting back on track as Adam McKay who directed Anchorman, will be taking over. Get the skinny on this below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: newsarama) Update Saturday AM: Just hours after the field was narrowed down to three, Ain’t it Cool News reports and Variety confirms that Adam McKay, the director of Anchorman 1 & 2 will get behind the camera for Paul Rudd once more in…

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Is Marvel’s Ant-Man Release Date now in Doubt?

After loosing its director the previously set release date for Marvel’s Upcoming Ant-Man movie may be in doubt. For more on this check out the information below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Screencrush) When it was announced that Edgar Wright was leaving ‘Ant-Man,’ Marvel said in its statement that the planned July 17, 2015 release date would not be changed. But, as the reality of the situation sets in and Marvel scrambles to find a suitable replacement, it’s becoming apparent that, despite their assertions, Marvel is very much in risk of…

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What is the status of Ant-Man after Director Quits

Some unsettling news coming out of the camp of Marvel’s upcoming movie, ‘Ant-Man’. It seems that director Edgar Wright is now off of the picture. What do Marvel directors have to say about this? What is next for Ant-Man? Check out the article below and find out, then let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: Screencrush) Late last week, Marvel announced that Edgar Wright would no longer be directing ‘Ant-Man,’ a film he had been working on since 2006. The news is still shocking a few days later, and as we attempt to reassess the…

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Actor Cory Stoll up for role in Ant-Man!

Actor Cory Stoll from the television series “House of Cards” is being considered by Marvel for a role in their new Ant-Manmovie. For more on this check out the information below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: superherohype.com) Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man has targeted “House of Cards” star Corey Stoll for a mystery role in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, Variety reports. He’ll join Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas for the July 17, 2015 release with Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena and Patrick Wilson also still in talks to form the cast. Set to begin…

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Patrick Wilson and Michael Pena Join cast of Ant-Man!

Two new casting additions were revealed today for Marvel’s upcoming Ant-Man Movie. Actor Patrick Wilson is confirmed and Michael Pena is about to be locked in. Check out more on this below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: screencrush)   As ABC plans to premiere a new hourlong special diving deeper into the Marvel Cinematic Universe than ever before, the studio continues bulking up its properties. Edgar Wright‘s ‘Ant-Man‘ is the latest to make some major additions to its cast as the studio is currently in negotiations with ‘The Conjuring‘ (and ‘The Conjuring 2′)…

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Hobbit Star wanted for Ant-Man Role!

Actress Evangeline Lilly, who played the role of an Elf in the recent movie, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, is being tapped for a role in Marvel’s new Ant-Man Role! For more on this check out the news below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: screencrush) The casting of Edgar Wright‘s ‘Ant-Man‘ is heating up, though it looks like it’s about to get ‘LOST.’ Evangeline Lilly, who spent six seasons stuck on an island and recently appeared as an Elf in ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,’ is being courted for the film’s female…

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Ant-Man will take Man of Steel 2’s old Release Date!

The Comic wars are on like Donkey Kong, Marvel has decided to move Ant-Man up and take the release date vacated by Man of Steel 2. For more on this check out the article below and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: superherohype.com)   When Warner Bros. Pictures announced last Friday evening that the studio was pushing back Zack Snyder’s Batman vs. Superman from a July 17, 2015 release to May 6, 2016, they also said that they were moving Joe Wright’s Peter Pan movie into the July 17…

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Actor Michael Pena in talks to Join Cast of Ant-Man!

More news keeps coming out about the cast of Marvel’s new Ant-Man movie. The latest is that Actor Michael Pena is in talks to join the cast of the movie. For more on this check out the story below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Screenrant)   Just when you though the cast of Edgar Wright’s ‘Ant-Man‘ couldn’t cooler, they go ahead and throw Michael Pena into the mix. While he may not be as big of a name as co-stars Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas, Pena is certainly no slouch, having turned in…

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Michael Douglas talks about Why he took Ant-Man Role!

We just learned yesterday that legendary actor Michael Douglas will be playing the role of Hank Pym in Marvel’s upcoming Ant-Man movie. Today we have an excerpt from Michael Douglas himself discussing why he wanted to take on the role. Check that out below and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: comicbookmovie.com) Commenting on director Edgar Wright, his script and appearing in sequels, Michael Douglas explains why he agreed to play Hank Pym in Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man adaptation. Check it out after the jump! Follow DCMarvelFreshman: View CBM Profile Follow on Twitter Follow on…

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Michael Douglas is Hank Pym In Marvel’s Ant-Man!

In the latest news leaked about Marvel’s new Ant-Man movie, it looks like Michael Douglas has been cast to play the role of Hank Pym! For the full skinny on this check out the full article below and let us know what you think about this casting choice after the JUMP! (Source: Marvel.com) Michael Douglas has stepped into some of the biggest–or should that be tiniest?–shoes of his career. The two-time Academy Award-winning actor will join director Edgar Wright and Paul Rudd in Marvel’s “Ant-Man,” hitting theaters July 31, 2015. “With Hank Pym’s rich history…

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Ant-Man Plot Teased by Edgar Wright!

Hey Marvel fans, today we have the latest tidbit to wet your appetite for the upcoming new Ant-Man movie. Edgar Wright the director of the film has some thoughts to share. Check them out below and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: superherohype.com) Ant-Man director Edgar Wright took to his blog this morning and simply posted he was doing “homework.” In his post, he also included an image (shown below) from the animated series Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes episode “To Steal an Ant-Man.” This particular episode is based on “Marvel Premiere #47,”…

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Paul Rudd is “Ant-Man”!

Hey all you Marvel Fans out there, especially all of you who have been waiting to find out just how the previously announced Ant-Man movie is going, have we got news for you. Actor slash funny man Paul Rudd is going to be playing the role of Ant-Man in the film. Check out more on this below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: superherohype.com) Rumored for the role since earlier this year, Paul Rudd is Marvel Studios’ choice to headline Ant-Man! The Wrap reports that the Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues star will play Hank Pym…

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Edgar Wright thinks people will be impressed with ‘Ant-Man’!

Everyone has been clamoring for news to get excited about regarding Marvel’s upcoming Ant-Man Movie. Well today we get a nice little tidbit to keep us excited from Ant-ManWriter Edgar Wright! Check out the excerpt below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Superherohype.com) Many fans will attest that they had been waiting their entire lives to see The Avengers together in a single film, but there’s one Marvel movie that we’ve been waiting on for a long time too, Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man. We know very little about the film but with it’s 2015 release…

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