Earlier today we brought you some news on the cast of the upcoming stripper drama Hustlers, and now we have word that R&B singer Usher has also signed on to appear in the film, which is set to begin production this week.Hustlers is being written and directed by Lorene Scafaria (The Meddler) and “follows a […]
Disney confirms $71.3 billion Fox takeover is now complete
Following on from 21st Century Fox’s statement yesterday, The Walt Disney Company has now officially announced that it has completed its $71.3 billion takeover of Fox’s film and TV assets.“This is an extraordinary and historic moment for us—one that will create significant long-term value for our company and our shareholders,” said Bob Iger, Chairman and […]
Comic Book Preview – Marvel Action: Avengers #3
Marvel Action: Avengers #3 hits comic book stores this Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here; take a look…The saga of the stolen Iron Man armor comes to a thrilling conclusion! Will the Avengers be able to stop the wily machinations of the Iron Mechanic and his army […]
Ryan Reynolds marks Disney’s Fox takeover with Deadpool post
Now that The Walt Disney Company has officially completed its takeover of 20th Century Fox’s film and TV divisions, the fan favourite antihero Deadpool now falls under the control of the Mouse House and its Marvel Studios subsidiary (along with the rest of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and a whole host of other IPs).To mark […]
Miranda Richardson joins HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter) has become the latest addition to the cast of HBO’s as-yet-untitled Game of Thrones prequel pilot.Richardson joins a growing cast that includes Naomi Watts (Gypsy), Josh Whitehouse (Poldark), Naomi Ackie (Lady Macbeth), Denise Gough (Colette), Jamie Campbell Bower (Camelot), Shella Atim (Harlots), Ivanno Jeremiah (Black Mirror), Georgie […]
Steven Seagal stars in trailer for General Commander
Action icon Steven Seagal is back next month and out for revenge (and redemption!) in the action thriller General Commander, where he takes on the role of a GRS operative leading a team of young recruits as they hunt the most dangerous and notorious criminals with the help of a Hong Kong billionaire. Check out […]
Disney’s acquisition of Fox is now officially complete
More than a year after the deal first started coming together, Twenty-First Century Fox has announced that The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of its film and TV assets is now complete and will become effective as of 12:02 AM, Wednesday, March 20th.Disney originally reached an agreement to purchase Fox back in December 2017 for $52.4 billion, […]
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum image features Mark Dacascos’ lead villain Zero
Thanks to Empire Magazine, we’ve got a look at Mark Dacascos (Brotherhood of the Wolf) as the lead villain Zero, who will be on the hunt for Keanu Reeves’ titular hitman in the upcoming action thriller sequel John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.“He’s a huge John Wick fan,” Dacascos tells Empire, revealing that his character […]
Florence Pugh to join Scarlett Johansson in Marvel’s Black Widow
It looks like we have our first piece of new casting news for Marvel’s Black Widow movie, with THR reporting that Lady Macbeth and Fighting With My Family star Florence Pugh is in talks to join Scarlett Johansson in the Marvel solo film.Black Widow is described as “an internationally set story centering on Natasha Romanoff, […]
Freddie Prinze Jr. joins The CW’s Nancy Drew TV pilot
Variety is reporting that Freddie Prinze Jr. (She’s All That, Scooby-Doo) has joined the cast of the Nancy Drew TV pilot in the works at The CW.The as-yet-untitled pilot is being written by The O.C.’s Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage with Noga Landau (The Magicians), and will follow the teen detective as she graduates high […]
