Back in June 2014 when it was first announced that Rian Johnson had signed on to write and direct the now-titled Star Wars: Episode VIII, it was also said that the Looper director would also provide a treatment for the final chapter of the Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars: Episode IX. Well, it seems that plans […]
Queen Latifah and Brett Matthews rebooting Scream: The TV Series for MTV
Back in March it was reported that MTV was looking to reboot Scream: The TV Series for its third season, and now Deadline has revealed details of the creative team brought on board for the task. According to the site, Brett Matthews (The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural) has signed on as showrunner – the third in […]
The Conjuring 2 star returning as Valak in The Nun, Jonas Bloquet joins cast
Following on from the casting of Demian Bichir and Taissa Farmiga, THR is now reporting that The Conjuring 2 star Bonnie Aarons will be back in the habit, reprising her role as the demonic entity Valak in the upcoming spinoff The Nun. The latest chapter of the hit horror franchise is being directed by Corin […]
Rumour: Sylvester Stallone wanted for Mark Millar comic book adaptation Starlight
Following his role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, it seems that Sylvester Stallone could be set for another comic book movie outing, with Splash Report claiming that Sly is wanted for the lead in 20th Century Fox’s Starlight. Based upon the comic book series from Mark Millar and Goran Parlov, Starlight tells the […]
Tom McCarthy in talks to direct Timmy Failure for Disney
Variety is reporting that Tom McCarthy may have lined up his next feature, with the Spotlight writer-director said to be in talks with Disney to adapt Stephen Pastis’ book series Timmy Failure. McCarthy would direct the project, as well as co-writing the screenplay with author Pastis. Timmy Failure “centers on an 11-year-old boy who believes […]
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby’s Fighting American springs back into action with Titan Comics
Titan Comics have announced that they are resurrecting a true comic icon as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby’s legendary Fighting American returns for an all-new series! First published in May 1954 and originally written and drawn by two of the greatest names in the history of comics, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Fighting American was […]
Uma Thurman and Rob Riggle join The War with Grandpa
Uma Thurman and Rob Riggle have signed on to star alongside Christopher Walken and Robert De Niro in The War with Grandpa, director Tim Hill’s adaptation of Robert Kimmel Smith’s 1984 children’s book. The official book description for The War with Grandpa reads: “Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. […]
YA novel Dreamfall in development as TV series
According to Deadline, the ITV-owned Diga Studios has optioned the rights to bestselling author Amy Plum’s upcoming YA novel Dreamfall, and is developing it as a TV series. Described as a YA twist on A Nightmare on Elm Street and Flatliners, the book “follows the journey of seven strangers – each suffering from debilitating insomnia […]
Chloe Bennet, Logan Paul and more join MGM’s Valley Girl remake
MGM’s upcoming musical remake of the 1983 romantic comedy Valley Girl has filled out its cast with Deadline revealing that Chloe Bennet (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Logan Paul (The Space Between Us), Jessie Ennis (Better Call Saul) and Ashleigh Murray (Riverdale) have joined the previously announced leads Jessica Rothe (La La Land) and Josh Whitehouse (Alleycats). […]
Supergirl and Gotham return to series low ratings
Coming off extended winter breaks, The DC shows Supergirl and Gotham returned to The CW and Fox respectively this past Monday, and the irregular scheduling certainly didn’t help with the ratings, as both shows suffered series lows. Supergirl’s episode ‘Ace Reporter’ [read our review here] pulled in 1.8 million viewers for a 0.5 rating in its […]
