Here’s some great news for fans of Peter Jackson’s early work, as the New Zealand filmmaker has revealed to Empire that he is working on 4K restorations of the ‘splatstick’ comedy-horrors Bad Taste and Braindead (a.k.a. Dead Alive), along with the musical black comedy Meet the Feebles. “Anything from those films that is available is, […]
Jason Blum and Danny McBride discuss the inevitable Halloween sequel
With Halloween proving to be a huge success for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, the horror reboot having already topped $100 million at the domestic box office, it’s surely only a matter of time until we get official confirmation that Michael Myers will be back for another outing. Speaking to The Wrap, Blumhouse chief and […]
Timeless series finale plot details and premiere date revealed
Timless fans – mark your calendars, as NBC has announced that the two-part series finale is set to air on Thursday, December 20th between 8pm and 10pm. According to Entertainment Weekly, the finale is described as “an epic, unforgettable thrill ride through the past, present and future, with a healthy dose of Christmas spirit. Spread […]
Aquaman early tracking suggests $40 – $60 million opening weekend, new TV spot released
We’re less than two months out from the release of the next chapter of the DC Extended Universe, and according to early estimates from tracking site Box Office, long range tracking for Aquaman is pointing to a domestic opening weekend in the region of $40 million to $60 million. Even at the top end of […]
Guardians of the Galaxy’s Pom Klementieff joins Uncut Gems
Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Infinity War star Pom Klementieff has signed on to star alongside Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems, the new film from Benny and Josh Safdie, directors of 2017’s acclaimed crime film Good Time. Uncut Gems has been written by the Safdie brothers and their Good Time collaborator Ronald Bronstein, and […]
Ice Age and Rio director to make live-action debut with The Phantom Tollbooth
THR is reporting that TriStar Pictures has enlisted Carlos Saldanha to direct the long-gestating adaptation of Norton Juster’s classic children’s book The Phantom Tollbooth, replacing Matt Shakman (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) who has left the project due to scheduling issues. Saldanha will be making his live-action debut on the movie, having previously helmed the […]
Legendary developing live-action My Hero Academia movie
Legendary Pictures has announced that it is in development on a live-action feature adaptation of My Hero Academia, the popular manga franchise from Kohei Horikoshi. My Hero Academia follows Izuku, a young boy who lives in a world where 80% of the popular have a superpower – or ‘quirk’ – and dreams of being a […]
Tom Hanks’ Mister Rogers film rounds out its supporting cast
With filming now underway on TriStar Pictures’ as-yet-untitled Fred Rogers biopic, Deadline is reporting that director Marielle Heller (The Diary of a Teenage Girl) has rounded out the supporting cast of the film, which sees Tom Hanks taking on the role of the beloved children’s television personality and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood host. Joining the previously […]
Michael Keaton and Seth Rogen join John McAfee film King of the Jungle
After losing their original star Johnny Depp, directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (I Love You Phillip Morris) have enlisted Michael Keaton (Spider-Man: Homecoming) to play rogue tech magnate John McAfee in the dark comedy King of the Jungle, with Seth Rogen (The Disaster Artist) also on board to play Wired magazine reporter Ari Furman. […]
Chris Rock to direct Kevin Hart in Co-Parenting
After making his directorial debut with 2014’s Top Five, Chris Rock is eyeing a return behind the camera and is in negotiations to direct Kevin Hart (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) in Co-Parenting, a comedy set up at Universal Pictures. Written by Yamara Taylor (Black-ish) from an original idea by Rock and Hart, Co-Parenting will […]
