John Casteele

Twenty First Century Fox is moving ahead with its next 'X-Men' film, even though 'Days of Future Past' has yet to hit U.S. theaters. Is the casting of Channing Tatum a sign of where the studio might go now that Hugh Jackman's contract is fixing to expire?

NBCUniversal's SyFy network recently announced a total of four comic book adaptations that are in the works. Is the network just trying to see what will stick with comic audiences, or is there a plan in place?

With 'Days of Future Past' hitting theaters later this month, Fox is examining its options for the future of the franchise. Would it make sense to branch the series out into a TV show as well?

Marvel's Chief Creative Officer recently discussed some of the plans for "Daredevil," the first original show from a five-series Disney/Netflix deal. How will it tie in with the rest of the Marvel universe? And can it interpret the character better than the original "Daredevil" film?

The main cast for 'Star Wars: Episode VII' was revealed recently, and somewhat surprisingly consisted largely of unknowns and up-and-comers. Is this a sign that the new film is going back to the original trilogy's roots, or just a way for Disney to control its budget?

"Mario Kart 8" is set for release on May 30, and so far it has some really great buzz behind it. Could it be the hit that Nintendo needs to really turn the Wii U around?

Warner Bros. recently revealed that its upcoming "Justice League" film would be helmed by Zach Snyder, director of last year's "Man of Steel" and the upcoming "Batman vs. Superman" film. Is this a smart move, or could the studio be taking too big of a risk?

Netflix has announced a deal with a few select cable companies that will see its app come preinstalled on company DVR units. Does this indicate a new direction for Netflix's growth, or just an extension of what the company has been doing?

Amazon and HBO recently announced a deal that will make some HBO shows available for Amazon Prime subscribers. How much value will this bring to the streaming video service?

While Amazon's acquisition of ComiXology might not have caused the same sort of stir as talk of drone deliveries and grocery sales expansions, the purchase will give the company access to a growing industry moving forward.

A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to fund the purchase of the Wu-Tang Clan's "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin" to distribute it digitally. Does it have a chance of succeeding? If it does, will it destroy the whole concept behind the album?

"Game of Thrones" recently broke a Bittorrent record, making a recent episode the most-pirated single episode of a TV show of all time. Is this bad news for HBO, or is the network actually pleased with this distinction?

ABC's 'Agents of SHIELD' received some positive buzz after the most recent episode, but viewership reached its lowest level to date. Will the series get renewed, or will it be on the chopping block?

At its recent BUILD conference, Microsoft officially unveiled its "Cortana" virtual assistant. Will the new Windows Phone feature actually increase the appeal of the mobile OS?

Despite mixed fan reactions to the film's first trailer, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" still looks poised to perform well when it's released in August. There is one film that might be able to beat it, though.

Following a phenomenal U.S. opening for "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Marvel Studios has revealed that a third "Captain America" movie is on its way in 2016. What does this mean for Warner Bros.' competing "Batman vs. Superman" film?

Director Richard Donner recently sent the Internet rumor mill into overdrive with a casual mention that he was doing a sequel to 1985's "The Goonies." Could the sequel really happen?

Sony Pictures is finally moving forward with "Ghostbusters 3," despite the loss of co-writer and star Harold Ramis. Could the film still be what fans want to see?

Warner Bros. has been off to a good start this year with the massive success of "The LEGO Movie." Looking at its upcoming slate and a few things that have recently been announced, though, that film's success is only the beginning.

With "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." still struggling to improve its ratings, is it the right time for an "Agent Carter" series based on the Marvel One-Shot?