THR is reporting that Richard Linklater and Robert Downey Jr. are teaming up for an as-yet-untitled con man tale based upon the ‘Man of the People’ episode of Gimlet Media’s Reply All podcast. The project will tell the story of two doctors, “Dr. John Brinkley, who scammed his way to fame and fortune using fake […]
Jimmy Vee succeeds Kenny Baker as R2-D2 for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Following the sad passing of Kenny Baker last year, Lucasfilm has now officially announced that Jimmy Vee will be taking over the iconic role of R2-D2 for December’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Vee, who also worked uncredited on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released a statement which reads: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to […]
Darryl Jacobson returns in Team Thor: Part 2
To coincide with the home-entertainment release of Doctor Strange, Marvel has released one of the bonus features, Team Thor: Part 2, which follows on from last year’s Comic-Con promo for Thor: Ragnarok and features the return of Thor Odinson and his New Zealand roommate Darryl Jacobson! Check it out below, and watch the original short […]
John Williams starts scoring Star Wars: The Last Jedi, possible Arnold Schwarzenegger DC return, Lucifer renewed – Daily News Roundup
Rounding up yesterday’s big news stories… JOHN WILLIAMS STARTS SCORING THE LAST JEDI After sitting out Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, legendary composer John Williams returns to the Saga this December for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and it’s been revealed that he’s already started scoring sessions for the movie, to enable director Rian […]
Jake Gyllenhaal joins Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly in The Sisters Brothers
Nocturnal Animals star Jake Gyllenhaal has signed on to appear in Jacques Audiard’s (Dheepan) English-language debut The Sisters Brothers, where he’ll appear alongside Joaquin Phoenix (Inherent Vice) and John C. Reilly (Guardians of the Galaxy). Variety reports that the film, which is based upon Patrick deWitt’s novel, takes place in Oregon in 1851 and follows […]
Disney reportedly fails to reach a deal with Will Smith for Tim Burton’s live-action Dumbo
Last month it was reported that Tom Hanks (Sully) and Will Smith (Suicide Squad) had entered talks with Disney about portraying the human leads in the studio’s live-action Dumbo remake from director Tim Burton. Well, according to Star Magazine, Disney has failed to reach a deal with Smith, who has now dropped out of negotiations […]
Sophie Turner says next X-Men movie will shoot this year
We know that 20th Century Fox is set to begin production on X-Men: The New Mutants in May, and also has Deadpool 2 (and Gambit…) in development, but as yet all we’ve got to go on with regards to the main X-Men franchise is rumours. Apparently, the next instalment is going by the title of […]
David Mackenzie and Peter Berg said to be frontrunners to direct Scarface remake
Last week it was announced that Antoine Fuqua has vacated the director’s chair on Universal’s planned Scarface remake to focus on The Equalizer 2, and it looks like the studio is wasting little time in securing a replacement. According to THR, Universal has identified a shortlist headed up by David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) […]
Denis Villeneuve talks Blade Runner 2049 practical effects, and excitement over Dune
Following last year’s acclaimed Arrival, director Denis Villeneuve is sticking with the sci-fi genre for his next offering, stepping into Ridley Scott’s shoes to helm the highly-anticipated sequel Blade Runner 2049. Villeneuve has been chatting to Variety about the film, and in particular, his emphasis on using practical effects over CGI. “I’m very old school,” […]
LEGO takes over The CW’s Arrowverse end cards
As part of the promotion for Warner Bros.’ The LEGO Batman Movie – which topped the U.S. box office this past weekend, helping it to a $92.6 million global opening – LEGO is taking over the end cards for The CW’s four DC superhero shows Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow; check […]
