Deadline is reporting that RZA (The Man with the Iron Fists) has cast Terrence Howard (Empire), Wesley Snipes (Blade), Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris (Ant-Man), Eiza Gonzalez (Baby driver), Demetrius Shipp Jr. (All Eyez on Me) and Shameik Moore (The Get Down) in his new heist drama Cut Throat City. The film, scripted by P.G. Cuscheri, follows […]
The IT Crowd getting a U.S. remake at NBC
NBC is hoping it will be third time lucky in its efforts to remake the British sitcom The IT Crowd for American audiences, with Variety reporting that the network has tapped original series creator Graham Linehan to write and executive produce a reimagining of the cult show. The IT Crowd premiered on Channel 4 in […]
Concept art from failed Justice League Dark pitch featuring Swamp Thing, Zatanna, Constantine and more
Following the departure of Guillermo del Toro on DC’s planned Justice League Dark movie (which was then going by the title Dark Universe), Warner Bros. invited filmmakers to pitch their ideas for the supernatural DC ensemble. One such filmmaker was Joseph Kahn, who collaborated with Ironklad Studios to produce several pieces of concept art for […]
It helmer teaming with the Russos to adapt The Electric State
According to Deadline, Avengers: Infinity War directors Anthony and Joe Russo have won a bidding war for the rights to Simon Stalenhag’s illustrated novel The Electric State, with It helmer Andy Muschietti in talks to direct. The Kickstarter-funded book is described as “a re-imagined low tech apocalyptic mid 90s vision of the American West.” The […]
Mr. Robot renewed for season 4 at USA Network
Following its season three finale this week, USA Network has announced that it has officially renewed its hit drama series Mr. Robot for a fourth season. The announcement was made on Facebook, with show creator Sam Esmail then taking to Instagram to announce that the writer’s room for the new season is officially open. https://www.instagram.com/p/BcpYsqEH7Yi/ […]
Rian Johnson discusses the Rey’s parents reveal in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Major spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi follow. You have been warned… The two big questions coming out of 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens were: 1) ‘Who is Supreme Leader Snoke?’, and 2) ‘Who are Rey’s parents?’. While the first was simply tossed aside in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as promised director […]
Neil Cross has received the John Carpenter seal of approval for his Escape from New York script
Back in 2016 it was revealed that Luther creator Neil Cross had been tapped to pen the reboot/prequel to John Carpenter’s Escape from New York, and now Cross has provided an update on the project during an interview with Deadline, revealing that his script has received the seal of approval from Carpenter himself. “Robert Rodriguez […]
Rob Lowe set for gender-swapped remake of The Bad Seed
According to Deadline, Rob Lowe has signed on to direct and star in a remake of the Oscar-nominated 1956 psychological horror The Bad Seed, with Lifetime currently in negotiations to secure the rights. Described as a “reimagining”, the film – which has been scripted by Barbara Marshall (Wish Upon) will see Lowe playing “a father […]
Ike Barinholtz rounds out the cast of his directorial debut The Oath
THR is reporting that Ike Barinholtz (Suicide Squad, The Mindy Project) has filled out the cast of his upcoming feature directorial debut The Oath. Joining Barinholtz in the film are Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip), John Cho (Star Trek Beyond), Billy Magnussen (Ingrid Goes West), Carrie Brownstein (Transparent), Meredith Hagner (Veep), Nora Dunn (Southland Tales), Jon […]
Scoot McNairy reunites with Halt and Catch Fire showrunner for The Parts You Lose
The H Collective has announced that Scoot McNairy (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) has signed on to reunite with his Halt and Catch Fire showrunner Christopher Cantwell on the upcoming dramatic thriller The Parts You Lose. Written by Darren Lemke, The Parts You Lose “follows the unlikely friendship that unfolds between a young deaf […]
