Back in March it was announced that Ridley Scott is set to adapt his first comic book title Queen and Country, with the filmmaker bringing Greg Rucka’s Eisner Award-winning series to the big screen for 20th Century Fox, and now it seems that Scott may have identified his leading lady. According to That Hashtag Show, […]
Rumour: Lucasfilm puts all future Star Wars Anthology movies on hold following Solo’s disastrous box office
In the wake of the disappointing box office opening of Solo: A Star Wars Story last month, Disney’s head of distribution Dave Hollis revealed that the studio would be spending some time evaluating why the latest instalment of the blockbuster soap opera franchise failed to connect with audiences, and how they approach the Star Wars […]
Atari VCS Tribute Edition announced as Collector’s Edition sells out
With the Atari VCS Collector’s Edition selling out on IndieGogo, Atari has responded to the incredible demand for the retro-inspired version of the new console by announcing the Atari VCS Tribute Edition. Those who missed out on the Collector’s Edition have another chance to pre-purchase the Atari VCS Tribute Edition, featuring the same iconic real-wood […]
Disney ups Fox offer to $71.3 billion in bidding war with Comcast
Last week, Comcast – the parent company of Universal Pictures – attempted to hijack The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets with an all-cash bid of $65 billion, and now Disney has fired back with its own improved offer. Reports are circulating that Disney is now offering $71.3 billion […]
Josh Brolin keen to return as Thanos after Avengers 4
We know that Josh Brolin will be reprising the role of Thanos for next year’s as-yet-untitled Avengers: Infinity War follow-up, but the actor has now revealed to Screen Rant that he’s hoping to get the opportunity to bring the Mad Titan back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe during Phase Four or beyond. During a press […]
Optimus Prime could get his own Transformers spinoff movie
This December, Paramount Pictures and Hasbro take their first step in shifting the Transformers franchise from the ‘Bayverse’ with the release of the series’ first spinoff movie, the 80s-set Bumblebee. And, according to producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, another fan favourite Autobot may well be next in line for the solo movie treatment. “We’ve gotten a […]
Marvel’s Iron Fist could be joined by The Punisher and Daredevil panels at San Diego Comic-Con
Marvel Studios may be sitting out Hall H at this year’s Comic-Con, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe will have a presence in San Diego next month thanks to Marvel Television. According to Deadline, Marvel is bringing Iron Fist star Finn Jones and other cast members and producers to hold a panel for the second season […]
Inhumans’ Serinda Swan to star in Coroner
Following the cancellation of Marvel’s Inhumans, actress Serinda Swan has now signed on for a new drama series, with Deadline reporting that she is set for the lead role in the new CBC show Coroner. The series is based on M.R. Hall’s bestselling book series and will see Swan portraying Jenny Cooper, “a brave, determined yet […]
Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp running time revealed
With the North American release of Ant-Man and the Wasp fast approaching, Heroic Hollywood is reporting that the official running time for the Marvel sequel has been set at 118 minutes – one minute longer than the 2015 original. Assuming this is accurate, Ant-Man and the Wasp will become the first sub-two hour Marvel release […]
Amazon adapting Robert Kirkman’s superhero comic Invincible as animated series
THR is reporting that Amazon Studios has ordered an eight-episode animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman and Corey Walker’s superhero comic book series Invincible. The hourlong adult animated series “revolves around Mark Grayson, a normal teenager except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. Shortly after his 17th birthday, […]
