THR is reporting that Tom Hanks is set to reunite with his Captain Phillips director Paul Greengrass on News of the World, an adaptation of the Paulette Jiles novel, which is set up at Fox 2000. Set in the aftermath of the American Civil War, News of the World follows a widowed news reader who […]
R.I.P. Albert Finney (1936 – 2019)
Oscar-nominated British actor Albert Finney has passed away aged 82, his family has announced. “Albert Finney, aged 82, passed away peacefully after a short illness with those closest to him by his side,” reads the announcement. “The family request privacy at this sad time.” A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Finney began […]
Ezra Miller to star in thriller The Mourner
Fantastic Beasts and Justice League star Ezra Miller is set to lead the cast of The Mourner, a thriller based upon the Japanese novel by Arata Tendo, which is being produced by Echo Lake Entertainment. As per Deadline, The Mourner “follows a jaded and embittered homicide detective on the trail of murderous sex traffickers, who […]
Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer and Evangeline Lilly head to Dreamland
Variety is reporting that Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour), Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name) and Evangeline Lilly (Ant-Man and the Wasp) are set to star in Dreamland, a thriller from writer-director Nicholas Jarecki (Arbitage). Dreamland will feature three stories, taking place in the world of opioids – “a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl […]
Titan Books to publish Captain Marvel: Liberation Run novel
Just in time for the release of Carol Danvers’ big screen debut in Marvel Studios’ latest superhero blockbuster Captain Marvel this March, Titan Books has announced the upcoming publication of the new novel Captain Marvel: Liberation Run from critically acclaimed author Tess Sharpe (Barbed Wire Heart). SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Amazon UK or Amazon […]
Rachel Skarsten cast as villain in The CW’s Batwoman pilot
The CW’s upcoming Arrowverse pilot Batwoman has found its villain, with Deadline reporting that Rachel Skarsten (Lost Girl) has signed on to play Alice, the leader of the Lewis Carroll-inspired Wonderland Gang. Alice is described as “Swinging unpredictably between maniacal and charming [and] has made it her mission to undermine Gotham’s sense of security.” This […]
Modern Family renewed for eleventh and final season
ABC has announced that it has renewed its Emmy Award-winning hit comedy series Modern Family for an eleventh and final season, which is set to get underway on the network later this year. “[Creators Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd] have created one of the most seminal and iconic comedies in television history,” said Karey Burke, […]
Havok wreaks havoc in Marvel Contest of Champions
Kabam has announced the release of its latest Marvel Contest of Champions update, which introduces the character of Alex Summers, a.k.a. Havok! Check out his gameplay trailer, bio and stats and abilities here… Alexander Summers aka Havok, is the younger brother of Scott Summers. Much like his brother Havok has the ability to project blasts […]
X-Men producer confirms Fox’s Marvel movies are on hold, The New Mutants in limbo
As Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox’s film and TV assets draws ever closer towards completion, X-Men producer Lauren Shuler Donner has confirmed the recent rumours that Fox’s various Marvel movie projects are now on hold. “It’s all in Disney’s playground and they get to decide,” said Shuler Donner when asked about the status of […]
Rebecca Ferguson confirms Ilsa Faust return in Mission: Impossible 7
Actress Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed on the ITV programme Lorraine that she’ll be reuniting with co-star Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie on the seventh instalment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Ferguson made her debut as former MI6 agent Ilsa Faust in 2015’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, and reprised the role for last year’s […]
