The High School Musical franchise is set to make its return courtesy of Disney’s upcoming streaming service, and Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the awkwardly-titled High School Musical: The Musical: The Series has now set its cast. Joining the previously announced Joshua Bassett (Stuck in the Middle) as the male lead Ricky is Olivia Rodrigo […]
Wes Craven’s Swamp Thing to receive UK Blu-ray release
With DC and Aquaman director James Wan currently working on a new live-action series for the DC Universe streaming service, distributor 88 Films has announced that it is set to bring Wes Craven’s original 1982 comic book adaptation Swamp Thing to Blu-ray in the UK this March! SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Amazon UK Long […]
Disney to unleash Star Wars: Episode IX and Frozen 2 merchandise this October
If you’re a big fan of Star Wars and/or Frozen (or you have children that are), get ready for your bank balance to take a major hit this October as Disney has announced that it will launch its new Star Wars: Episode IX and Frozen 2 merchandise around the globe on October 4th. “This is […]
Michelle Rodriguez still unsure of Fast & Furious 9 return, release date pushed back
We already know that Fast & Furious 9 will be missing one of its leading stars in Dwayne Johnson, but it seems he may not be the only series veteran missing from the next instalment as Michelle Rodriguez has revealed to Vanity Fair that she’s yet to decide whether she’ll be reprising her role as […]
Dwayne Johnson announces start of production on Jumanji 3
Dwayne Johnson has announced on Instagram that filming is underway on the as-yet-untitled Jumanji 3, the follow-up to Sony’s smash-hit 2017 blockbuster Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt3czJfhCDr/ Plot details on Jumanji 3 are being kept under wraps, but we do know that the film will reunite Welcome to the Jungle director Jake Kasdan […]
The BBC announces fantasy adaptation Runestaff
The BBC has announced that it has snapped up the rights to Michael Moorcock’s Runestaff fantasy book series and has set screenwriter Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Doctor Who), producer John Yorke (Life on Mars) and executive producer Richard Stokes (Broadchurch, Torchwood) to develop a TV adaptation. “I am delighted that BBC Studios is developing the Runestaff […]
Junkie XL to score Sonic the Hedgehog movie
During an interview with Film Music Magazine (via Film Music Reporter), composer Tom Holkenborg – a.k.a. Junkie XL – has revealed that he is currently working on the score for Paramount Pictures’ Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Holkenberg’s previous film credits include the likes of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, […]
The White Ranger returns in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #40
Boom! Studios has announced that the Power Rangers will make their return following the events of Shattered Grid as a bold new era begins with the White Ranger as the team leader in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #40. SEE ALSO: Power Rangers Beast Morphers to premiere in March The new series creative team of writer […]
Marvel’s Kevin Feige on rejecting Carol Danvers’ skimpy “bathing suit” costume for Captain Marvel
Prior to assuming the mantle of Captain Marvel in Marvel comic book continuity, Carol Danvers – then going by the superhero moniker of Ms. Marvel – was known for wearing some pretty skimpy attire, not least the black costume shown above, which was rounded out with some thigh-high black boots. Although we’ll see Brie Larson […]
Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn reportedly confirmed for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad
Last month it was confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn is making the jump from the MCU to the DCEU as he “relaunches” Task Force X with The Suicide Squad – described as a “whole new take” on the team of villains and featuring “a mostly all-new cast of characters and actors.” That’s […]
