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 he […]
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 key […]
Paul Verhoeven to direct lesbian nun drama Blessed Virgin
Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven has set his next project, with the director set to reteam with Elle actress Virginie Efira and producer Said Ben Said for Blessed Virgin, which is based upon Judith C. Brown’s 1986 book Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy.Variety reports that the film will see Efira […]
Dr. Shaw and David return in Alien: Covenant prologue short The Crossing
In celebration of Alien Day today, 20th Century Fox has released a prologue short for Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant, which features the return of Dr. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) and David (Michael Fassbender) as they continue their search for humanity’s creators… SEE ALSO: Alien: Covenant international TV spot teases an apocalypse SEE ALSO: Alien: Covenant “will […]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 tracking $100 million international opening weekend
While it doesn’t open in the States for another week, Marvel’s latest Phase Three blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 begins its international rollout today, arriving in 37 markets between now and Friday.We’ve already heard that the film is tracking a domestic opening of around $160 million, and now comes word that the James […]
Supergirl Season 2 Episode 18 Review – ‘Ace Reporter’
Martin Carr reviews the eighteenth episode of Supergirl season two, ‘Ace Reporter’… Back on screens and in fine form Supergirl Season Two gives us a Silicon Valley bad boy with seemingly nefarious intentions barely out of Pampers. He may be the head of a global brand but Jack Spheer, played by iZombie’s Rahul Kohli is […]
