Variety is reporting that British actor Callum Turner (Green Room) has been cast as the brother of Eddie Redmayne’s Newt Scamander in Warner Bros.’ sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He becomes the second new addition to the cast after Jude Law, who is taking on the role of the legendary wizard […]
David Dastmalchian confirms Kurt return for Ant-Man and the Wasp
As Marvel gears up to go into production on the superhero sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp, actor David Dastmalchian has confirmed that he’ll be reprising his role as Kurt from the original film in the 2018 follow-up. “Peyton Reed is here and I just got a chance to speak with him the other day and […]
Margot Robbie to play Queen Elizabeth in Mary Queen of Scots
Variety is reporting that Margot Robbie is in talks to join Saoirse Ronan in Focus Features and Working Title’s Mary Queen of Scots, which is being directed by Josie Rourke from a script by House of Cards creator Beau Willimon. The film is based upon John Guy’s book The True Life of Mary Stuart, and […]
Five studios reportedly vying for Bond 25 distribution rights
Given the popularity of the franchise and the box office success of recent instalments, it will come as no surprise to hear that there’s an intense amount of interest in Hollywood with regards to the distribution rights for the James Bond series, following the conclusion of Sony’s four-picture deal with the release of Spectre in […]
Kevin Feige explains why Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are right for Captain Marvel
Earlier this week it was announced that Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Mississippi Grind) are set to direct Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie, Captain Marvel, and during an interview with Fandango (via The Playlist), Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige have explained why the duo were the right people for the job. “We met with lots and […]
Wonder Woman director on what she’d like to see in the sequel
In less than six weeks, Wonder Woman will make her solo big screen debut as Warner Bros. unleashes the next chapter of the DC Extended Universe. The film is tracking a solid $80 million plus domestic opening, and it seems that Patty Jenkins is now turning her eye towards a sequel, with the director talking […]
Hulu gives pilot order to Locke & Key, Scott Derrickson to direct
Last year it was announced that IDW Entertainment were developing a small screen adaptation of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s acclaimed comic book series Locke & Key, and now comes word that Hulu has officially placed a pilot order, with Carlton Cuse (Lost) set to executive produce and showrun and Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange) directing. […]
Freeform renews Shadowhunters for season 3
The cast of Shadowhunters has announced that Freeform has renewed the Mortal Instruments series for a 20-episode third season, which will air in 2018. Watch the announcement video here… Shadowhunters is set to resume its second season on June 5th, and will see the Shadowhunters and Downworlders reeling from what happened at the New York […]
Avatar sequels set for 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025
Now that James Cameron has completed the scripts for his four Avatar sequels and is gearing up to go into production on the hugely ambitious undertaking, 20th Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment have announced new release dates for Avatar 2, Avatar 3, Avatar 4 and Avatar 5. “Great to be working with the best team […]
Luke Hemsworth set for sci-fi thriller Encounter
Beyond Casual Media has announced that Luke Hemsworth (Westworld) has joined the cast of first time feature filmmaker Paul J Salamoff’s sci-fi thriller Encounter. The official synopsis reads: “A group of friends make a remarkable discovery in a rural field – a crashed spacecraft – And there’s a survivor. But when they bring the otherworldly […]
