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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
MCM Comic Con is still worth it for gamers even without EGX - Reader's Feature
A reader reports back from his time at MCM Comic Con in London and gets to play a lot of video and tabletop games, despite a lack of big name attendees. Last week I attended yet another MCM Comic Con at the ExCeL Centre in London, along with my son, who this year decided to dress up as Super Mario. As you all know by now, MCM Comic Con is a three-day celebration of all things popular culture. However, this year's show was not linked with EGX, as was the case at last October's exhibition, so there was less emphasis on video games – but there was still a lot on offer. Our first stop was the Mattel stand, where they were promoting Barbie, Masters of the Universe, and Hot Wheels. There was a sit-down setup of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged on the PlayStation 5. This was one of the highlights of the day, as we ended up returning a few times in an attempt to win the race. I'll probably pick it up this up, as we enjoyed it so much. Up next was the chance to play Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy. This was one of the first opportunities to play the game before its release on 13th June. While I'd never properly played Magic before, I had dabbled in Final Fantasy's own trading card game but stopped some time ago. We played using the starter deck kits featuring Cloud and Sephiroth and battled it out, with me emerging victorious. The cards looked amazing and feature characters, weapons, spells, and locations from all 16 mainline Final Fantasy titles. The only downer was that there were no promo cards being handed out. The next port of call was Artist Alley, where hundreds of independent artists showcased their wares. I was after one in particular: Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau. I first came across his work while playing Marvel Snap. I had a quick chat with him and got him to sign some artwork prints of Tifa and Rogue. Sticking with Final Fantasy, I noticed actor Ben Starr on the show floor – the voice of Clive Rosfield, the protagonist of Final Fantasy 16. I didn't get a chance to speak with him, as he looked in a rush, probably due to the fact that he was part of the show with his Natural Six Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play panel. After lunch, we headed off to the Family Gaming Zone, where around 20 consoles were set up with a variety of family-friendly titles. Games that we sampled included Conduct TOGETHER! on the Nintendo Switch, a puzzle-type game where you manoeuvre trains and switch tracks to avoid collisions. Then, on to JellyCar Worlds, a driving and platforming game where you hav to work your way through various obstacles. It reminded me of both the Trials series and World Of Goo, with its physics-based gameplay. We proceeded to play Tower Of Babel – No Mercy, which was a shape-dropping game where the aim is to stack as high as possible. We played the co-op mode, where we each took turns placing rectangular-shaped blocks. On paper, that doesn't sound like the greatest game, but the dormant competitive side of me came out and I was desperate to beat a nine-year-old child. The last game of the day was Astro Duel 2. The two of us joined four other convention players in a mix of retro pixel platforming and spaceship battles. It's a combination of Smash Bros. and Asteroids, with players fighting fast on the ground or in the sky. Very hectic but a lot of fun – and great to play a six-person game with all players sitting alongside each other (although one kid did rage quit a few times!). Last call before heading home was the Bandai Namco zone. They had a strong showing, with multiple games available to try. It was great to see a major game publisher represented at the event. They were showcasing several Dragon Ball Z titles and Shadow Labyrinth, while Elden Ring: Nightreign was also on display – though sadly, not in a playable format. Finally, a quick spin on their gacha machines rounded off a wonderful day. More Trending Overall, another successful show and the next show's dates have already been released. MCM returns to ExCeL London this October, along with EGX, for another three-day celebration from 24–26 October. By reader Tom Pozzetti (eyetunes – PSN ID) The reader's features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro. You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@ or use our Submit Stuff page and you won't need to send an email. MORE: Why I'm taking a week off work for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch - Reader's Feature MORE: This week was low-key the worst in modern video game history – Reader's Feature MORE: Star Wars Battlefront 3 needs to have these new features - Reader's Feature
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The Marvel character David Tennant wanted to enact
David Tennant was hoping to give the Marvel Cinematic Universe a shot. As per Variety, a fan asked the Doctor Who alum at MCM Comic Con if there was a superhero he'd liked to play. Tennant then shared that he was eyeing none other than one of the MCU's newest additions - Fantastic Four's leader, Reed Richards - but the role ended up going to Pedro Pascal. "In terms of superheroes, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards," Tennant said. "Unfortunately, it looks like they've gone in a different direction." He, however, holds no hard feelings and is hopeful about Pascal's take on the character. "Although if it has to be someone, I'm very happy for it to be Pedro Pascal." Pascal stars as Mister Fantastic in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is slated for a July 25 release this year. Joining him are Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm or Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm or Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm or The Thing). The film is directed by Matt Shakman. The trailer for the retro-futuristic film dropped in April, sparing us the origin story of the quartet, which has gone through multiple renditions in the past. In this utopian world, the heroes are past dealing with the physical and mental strain of their superhuman abilities, dedicating their efforts to helping society instead. That is, until the conflict arrives. Prior to being introduced to the MCU, the superhero family was portrayed by Miles Teller, Michael B Jordan, Kate Mara, and Jamie Bell in the eponymous 2015 film, with Teller playing the shapeshifting leader. Before that, Reed was portrayed by Ioan Gruffudd grouped with a star-studded cast of Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis in the 2004 film and its sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. While Tennant might not have scored this opportunity into the MCU, he has been part of major franchises in the past. He shot to fame in 2005 for playing the Tenth Doctor in the long-running British sci-fi series, Doctor Who. The role earned him international renown and a dedicated fan-following in the 2010s, making him a household name. Tennant is also recognised for his role as Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. And though not part of the MCU at the time, he was also seen in the Marvel show Jessica Jones as Kilgrave. Whether this signals his official entry into the superhero multiverse in the future remains to be seen.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
David Tennant admits he wanted Marvel superhero role that went to Pedro Pascal
David Tennant has revealed he had 'his eye on' the role of Reed Richards in the Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four but it unfortunately went to Pedro Pascal instead. David Tennant has admitted that he had been eyeing up a superhole role that ended up being grabbed up by fellow actor Pedro Pascal. The Scots actor is best known for his role in Doctor Who with his most recent role coming as the villain Tony Baddingham in Disney+'s hit show Rivals. However, it's now emerged that the 54-year-old has been keen to take on a new character as he confessed he was interested in playing the role of Richard Reeds, aka Mister Fantastic, the leader of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. During an appearance at MCM Comic Con in London this weekend, Tennant said: 'In terms of superheroes, I don't know, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards, and unfortunately, it looks like they've gone in a different direction. 'Although if it has to be someone, I'm happy for it to be Pedro Pascal, frankly.' Tennant had been asked by a fan about which superhero or villain role he'd love to play, regardless of whether someone else had taken the part already. He replied: 'I would have quite liked to be Reed Richards. I'd quite like to be able to do all that,' he said, stretching his arm out to imitate the character's powers to stretch to extraordinary lengths. He continued: 'So I'll stick with that even though it's gone, even though it's gonna be a while before there's another go at that, I think, unfortunately. "I think Pedro Pascal is great. I'm very, very pleased that he exists.' Pascal, 50, is best known for his roles as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, Javier Peña in Narcos, and most recently as Joel Miller in The Last of Us. He mentioned earlier that he felt he got 'the best' supervillain with the character of Kilgrave opposite Krysten Ritter in the Netflix show Jessica Jones. Marvels' Mister Fantastic, has been depicted in TV and film multiple times, including by Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd in the 2005 movie Fantastic Four and a 2007 sequel which made a combined $630m. The Reed Richards character is now set to appear in the forthcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films The Fantastic Four: First Steps, scheduled for release this year, in Avengers: Doomsday, out in 2026, and in Avengers: Secret Wars (2027). It was announced in February last year that Pedro Pascal had bagged the role of Reed Richards. He was cast along with The Crown's Vanessa Kirkby as Sue Storm, aka Invisible Woman, The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, aka The Thing and Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, aka The Human Torch. Tennant has been back filming a new season of Disney+'s hit show Rivals, which is based on the best selling 1988 novel by Jilly Cooper as part of her Rutshire Chronicle series. The series, which boasts a star-studded cast, made its debut on the streaming platform in October 2024. Disney confirmed that shooting for the second season had commenced on May 21 with a series of behind-the-scenes snaps including Tennant and his co-stars Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean and Aidan Turner. Other big names in Rivals include Danny Dyer, Emily Atack, Katherine Parkinson and Luke Pasqualino.
Pink Villa
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Marvel's The Fantastic Four Almost Has THIS Doctor Who Actor Playing Reed Richards Instead of Pedro Pascal
David Tennant, best known for his role in Doctor Who, recently shared that he had his eye set on playing Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, in Marvel Studios' upcoming movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Speaking at MCM Comic Con, as per Comic Book Movie, Tennant was asked which superhero role he would want to play. He answered honestly, saying, 'In terms of superheroes, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards and unfortunately, it looks like they've gone in a different direction.' While the part ultimately went to The Last of Us and The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal, Tennant made it clear there were no hard feelings. 'Although if it has to be someone, I'm very happy for it to be Pedro Pascal,' he added. Pedro Pascal will lead The Fantastic Four: First Steps as Reed Richards. The Marvel Studios film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 25, 2025, and is expected to launch a new chapter in the MCU. The casting of Pascal as Mister Fantastic was confirmed earlier this year and drew attention from fans across the globe. The film also stars Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing). Julia Garner joins as the Silver Surfer and Ralph Ineson will play Galactus. Although Tennant missed the chance to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a leading role, he is no stranger to comic book adaptations. He previously played the villain Kilgrave in Jessica Jones, a Marvel series that aired on Netflix. Following The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel fans will face a long gap before the next MCU movie. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the next title on the calendar, releasing on July 31, 2026. This marks the longest break between MCU films since the period between Spider-Man: Far From Home in 2019 and Black Widow in 2021. The delay is largely due to the shift in release dates for the next Avengers films. Avengers: Doomsday was pushed from May 1, 2026, to December 18, 2026, and its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, has been moved from May 7, 2027 to December 17, 2027.
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
David Tennant gutted to miss out on Marvel role
David Tennant was keen to play Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic In 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'. The former 'Doctor Who' star - who played Killgrave in Marvel's Netflix series 'Jessica Jones' - has revealed he was eyeing the superhero role before Pedro Pascal landed the part. Appearing on a panel at MCM Comic Con in London on Saturday (24.05.25), he said: 'In terms of superheroes, I don't know, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards, and unfortunately, it looks like they've gone in a different direction, although if it has to be someone, I'm happy for it to be Pedro Pascal, frankly.' The 54-year-old actor doubts he'll get a chance to portray the iconic character, but was full of praise of Pedro. Tennant said: 'I would have quite liked to be Reed Richards, I'd quite like to be able to do all that. 'So I'll stick with that even though it's gone, even though it's gonna be a while before there's another go at that, I think, unfortunately.' He added: 'I think Pedro Pascal is great. I'm very, very pleased that he exists.' Pedro recently admitted he found playing Mister Fantastic "really intimidating". The 50-year-old actor always feels under immense pressure when joining established franchises, having had roles in 'Game of Thrones' and 'Star Wars', because he wants to make audiences "happy" while staying true to himself. He told Entertainment Weekly: 'It was really intimidating. 'I relied on the people that I was around to hold me to the experience and help get me through it. Stepping into something like Game of Thrones and then going into the early days of Netflix with Narcos and then Star Wars and the world of video games with The Last of Us, each time I've felt like I couldn't top how intimidating the last one was. They're all scary because you really want to make people happy, especially if it's something that's widely known with particular expectations around it because you want those expectations to be met. You also want to be authentic to yourself so that it can be the best that it can be for anybody who wants to be entertained by a story and travel with us into this world.' Ebon Moss Bachrach will play Ben Grimm/The Thing, with Vanessa Kirby starring as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch.
