THR is reporting that Rosario Dawson has signed on for the lead role in Briarpatch, a new hour-long drama pilot from Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail, which is set up at USA Network.The project is based upon the novel by Ross Thomas, and will see Dawson portraying “Allegra “Pick” Dill (Dawson), a tenacious and highly […]
First official image from DC’s Shazam! movie
Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we’ve got our very first official image from the upcoming DC Films superhero blockbuster Shazam!, which features Zachary Levi as the titular hero (who, if you’re unaware, is the adult alter-ego of teenager Billy Batson, played by Asher Angel) along with his pal Freddy Freeman, portrayed by Jack Dylan Grazer (It).“I […]
Marvel’s Kevin Feige has “vague ideas” for the X-Men and Fantastic Four
With Kevin Feige out and about on the press tour for Ant-Man and the Wasp, The Los Angeles Daily News managed to grab a few words from the Marvel Studios chief about the impending Disney takeover of Fox, although Feige’s response will sound very familiar to those who’ve been following developments over the past few […]
Joaquin Phoenix finalises deal to play The Joker in DC origin film, will begin shooting in September
After months of rumours linking him to the part, it has now officially been confirmed that Joaquin Phoenix has signed on to portray the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ standalone Joker origin movie from director Todd Phillips (The Hangover).The film, which is said to have a budget in the region […]
Quentin Tarantino rounds out the cast of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
If you thought casting was complete on Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, then think again, as the filmmaker has just rounded out the supporting cast of his hotly-anticipated new film.Joining the project are Spencer Garrett (The Magicians), Martin Kove (Cobra Kai), James Remar (Django Unchained), Brenda Vaccaro (Once Is Not Enough), Nichole […]
Kristen Wiig’s Cheetah leaps into action in Wonder Woman 1984 set video
A couple of weeks ago director Patty Jenkins shared the first official image of Kristen Wiig as the villain Barbara Ann Minerva, a.k.a. Cheetah, from next year’s hotly-anticipated DC superhero sequel Wonder Woman 1984, and now we’ve got a set video showing Wiig’s Cheetah leaping into action. Still no costume yet though… perhaps that’s something […]
Indiana Jones 5 pushed back to 2021, Maleficent II dated as Disney shuffles releases
Last month it was announced that Disney has decided to push back the release of Indiana Jones 5, having brought in Jonathan Kasdan (Solo: A Star Wars Story) to further work on the script for the next collaboration between director Steven Spielberg and star Harrison Ford.The movie was originally slated to arrive on July 10th […]
Gary Oldman and Jessica Alba join thriller Killers Anonymous
Goldfinch Studios has announced that Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) and Jessica Alba (Sin City) have become the latest additions to the cast of director Martin Owen (Let’s Be Evil) new thriller Killers Anonymous, which is currently in production.The duo join a cast that already includes Tommy Flanagan (Sons of Anarchy), Sam Hazeldine (Mechanic: Resurrection), Rhyon […]
Image and Skybound launch new series Die!Die!Die!
Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment have announced the surprise release of the first issue of a brand new series entitled Die!Die!Die!, from the creative team of The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman and Scott M. Gimple and artist Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated, Officer Downe), which is available in comic book stores now.“We want to make going […]
Marvel honours Mike Wieringo with Fantastic Four #1 variant cover
With Marvel’s First Family set to make their grand return next month, Marvel has announced that it is set to celebrate one of Fantastic Four’s best known artists, the late Mike Wieringo, with a piece of art never before seen as a cover. Check out the Fantastic Four #1 variant here…“It’s so exciting to see […]
