Last week it was reported by Production Weekly that filming on Marvel’s long-awaited Black Widow solo movie was set to get underway in the UK at the end of February, but now comes word that production isn’t actually slated to begin until June.The news is widely being reported as Marvel delaying production for unspecified reasons; […]
Freeform gives series order to Party of Five reboot
Freeform has announced that it has picked up the immigration-themed reboot of the 90s family drama Party of Five with a full series order.The new show has been written by Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman, creators of the original Golden Globe-winning series, and follows the five Acosta children as they look to navigate family life […]
Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass to reunite for News of the World
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 travels […]
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 his film […]
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 discovers […]
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 smuggling […]
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 USCarol […]
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 marks […]
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, president […]
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 of […]
