After getting into the superhero game with Supergirl, and getting out again after its first season, Variety is reporting that CBS is dipping its toes into the DC universe once again with the network developing a Secret Six TV adaptation. As per the site, Secret Six “follows six morally ambiguous strangers, each with their own […]
Dwayne Johnson reteaming with Jumanji director on John Henry and the Statesmen
Dwayne Johnson has announced that he reuniting with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle director Jake Kasdan and John Henry and the Statesmen. The project, which is based on a pitch from Tom Wheeler (The LEGO Ninjago Movie) and is being produced for Netflix, will see Johnson playing the African-American folk hero John Henry as he […]
Doctor Sleep will acknowledge Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining
Given that it’s based upon a direct sequel to the book and features several returning characters, it probably won’t come as much of a surprise to hear that the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep will make reference to The Shining. However, in an interview with Bloody Disgusting, director Mike Flanagan has revealed that […]
Marvel officially wraps production on Avengers 4
Directors Anthony and Joe Russo have taken to social media to announce that filming has officially wrapped on Avengers 4, the hugely-anticipated follow-up to this year’s smash hit superhero blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War. https://twitter.com/Russo_Brothers/status/1050957806248054785 Marvel has done an exceptional job of keeping details on Avengers 4 under wraps, with little known about the sequel aside […]
Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie and Nicholas Hoult join The Banker
Deadline is reporting that Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie are teaming with X-Men’s Nicholas Hoult for The Banker, a fact based drama from director George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau). The film tells the story of two African American entrepreneurs, Bernard Garrett (Mackie) and Joe Morris (Jackson), who attempted to circumvent […]
Malcolm McDowell to play Rupert Murdoch in Fox News movie Fair and Balanced
Veteran actor Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Mozart in the Jungle) has become the latest addition to the cast of Fair and Balanced, director Jay Roach’s (Trumbo) upcoming film about disgraced Fox News chief Roger Ailes, with McDowell set to portray News Corp Chairman and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. McDowell joins a star-studded cast that […]
Sarah Paulson teams with Searching director for thriller Run
American Horror Story star Sarah Paulson has signed on for the lead in Run, a thriller in the works at Lionsgate, which reteams Searching director Aneesh Chaganty with producers Sev Ohanian and Natalie Qasabian. The film, which has been co-written by Chaganty and Ohanian, will see Paulson playing a mother who has raised her teenage […]
Godzilla vs. Kong adds Brian Tyree Henry in “significant role”
As it gears up to go into production, Legendary Pictures’ monster showdown Godzilla vs. Kong has made a new addition to its cast, with Variety reporting that Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) has signed on for a “significant role” in the movie. Adam Wingard (The Guest, Blair Witch) is directing Godzilla vs. Kong, the fourth instalment […]
Scarlett Johansson scores bumper payday for Marvel’s Black Widow movie
She may have missed out on becoming the first Marvel hero to lead her own movie, but Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff is finally set to take centre stage in a Black Widow solo film from Marvel Studios, and THR is reporting that the actress has secured a bumper payday for her efforts. The trade claims […]
LEGO Ideas Treehouse and The Flintstones projects selected for official LEGO sets
The results of LEGO Ideas’ First 2018 Review Stage are in, with LEGO announcing not one but two concepts which have been selected to be produced as official sets! First up, Kevin Feeser / KevinTreeHouse, is the Treehouse set, followed by Andrew Clark / AndrewClark2 with his The Flintstones design. Yabba Dabba Doo! You can watch the official announcement video […]
