Fox has ordered a script and pilot presentation for an as-yet-untitled animated comedy series from Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and The Simpsons veterans Mike Scully and Julie Scully.Deadline reports that the comedy series would follow “he family and friends of 15-year-old Duncan Harris, an average kid with dreams of being a UFC fighter, tech […]
Jennifer Yuh Nelson to direct Michael B. Jordan in A Bittersweet Life remake
Deadline is reporting that Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda 2, The Darkest Minds) is set to direct Michael B. Jordan in a remake of the 2005 Korean film A Bittersweet Life. The action-thriller will see Jordan playing a mobster whose longtime loyalties to his crime family are challenged when his boss orders him to […]
We can add a Jabba the Hutt movie to Lucasfilm’s Star Wars spinoff plans
A couple of days ago it was announced that Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours) is in talks with Lucasfilm about directing a Star Wars Anthology movie based upon the untold adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which was followed up by reports suggesting that Boba Fett and Yoda spinoffs are also in active development.Well, it looks like […]
Rumour: Two directors said to be in contention for Justice League Dark
As with The Flash (now titled Flashpoint), Warner Bros. are on the lookout for a third director on its upcoming supernatural DC ensemble Justice League Dark following the departures of Guillermo del Toro and Doug Liman.Well, it Beyond the Trailer’s Grace Randolph is to be believed, the studio has now narrowed its choice to two […]
Fantasy Flight Games announces Star Wars: Legion
Fantasy Flight Games has announced the upcoming launch of Star Wars: Legion, a new miniatures tabletop game which will allow players the chance to join the iconic heroes and villains of the Star Wars Saga to battle for the fate of the galaxy far, far away.Set to launch in 2018, Star Wars: Legion’s Core Set […]
Barbara Hershey joins The X-Files for season 11
Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Hershey (The Portrait of a Lady, Black Swan) has signed on for a recurring role in the upcoming eleventh season of Fox’s paranormal drama series The X-Files.Hershey is set to play Erika Price , “a powerful figure who represents a mysterious organization”. The actress’ recent small screen credits include A&E’s Damien and […]
The Jetsons live-action series ordered by ABC
There’s been talk of a live-action Jetsons for about as long as I can remember, and now it finally looks like it’s set to become a reality.EW is reporting that ABC has placed a put pilot order for a live-action TV adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon, which is being written by Gary Janetti, who also […]
The Conjuring Universe becomes third biggest horror franchise of all time as it passes $1 billion worldwide
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s horror franchise / cinematic universe based around The Conjuring has now passed $1 billion at the worldwide box office, thanks to the takings for this month’s spinoff prequel Annabelle: Creation.Domestically, Annabelle: Creation has grossed $53.5 million going into its second weekend, and a further $53.6 from international markets, for […]
The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, The Defenders, The Punisher, Justice League, Wonder Woman 2, Deadpool 2, Batman and Harley Quinn sex scene
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Silver & Black, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Defenders, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Inhumans, Runaways, Cloak & Dagger, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Fantastic Four, The Gifted, Justice League, The Batman, […]
Adam Driver teases an “unexpected” Kylo Ren development in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
With the marketing for Star Wars: The Last Jedi starting to heat up ahead of its December release, Adam Driver has been speaking about returning to the role of Ben Solo – a.k.a. Kylo Ren – teasing an “unexpected” development for the fallen Jedi.Asked by Sunday Today host Willie Geist (via THR) if fans “will be […]
