Regular James Bond scribes Neal Purvis and Robert Wade are to pen an adaptation of Norwegian author Jo Nesbo’s upcoming novel I Am Victor, which has Baltasar Kormakur (Everest) attached to direct and produce. The crime thriller follows “a skilled but morally corrupt and narcissistic divorce attorney. When he finds himself framed for a series […]
A crossover between Marvel’s Inhumans and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. sounding unlikely
Although ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was the first entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to introduce the concept of the Inhumans, executive producer Jed Whedon has cast doubt over the possibility of the upcoming Inhumans TV series crossing over with his own show.“Without being able to say anything really about that show, it will have […]
Scarlett Johansson on Lisbeth Salander casting rumours for The Girl in the Spider’s Web
Last month, Sony officially announced that it was moving ahead with a follow-up to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, setting Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe) to relaunch the Millennium movie series with an adaptation of The Girl in the Spider’s Web.As part of the announcement, it was confirmed that Rooney Mara would be replaced in […]
Sonequa Martin-Green says Star Trek: Discovery will be “bigger, rawer and grittier”
She may have finished up on The Walking Dead, but Sonequa Martin-Green will soon be back on our screens as the lead in CBS All Access’ hotly-anticipated Star Trek: Discovery, and the actress has been chatting to TV Line about the show, and how it will differ from previous iterations of the iconic sci-fi franchise.“This […]
Cartoon Network picks up new Mega Man animated series
Carton Network has announced that it has picked up the U.S. rights to DHX Media’s new Mega Man animated series, which is being written and executive produced by Man of Action Entertainment (Ben 10, Generator Rex). “We are thrilled that Cartoon Network has picked up the new Mega Man series for its U.S. viewers,” said […]
Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins on working within the established DC Extended Universe
We’re just a couple of months away from the release of Wonder Woman, the fourth entry in the DC Extended Universe, and the first female-led superhero movie from Warner Bros. and DC Films.During an interview with Empire, director Patty Jenkins has been discussing how she found working within the confines of the shared universe already established […]
Chris Morgan on the possibility of Fast & Furious… In Space!
Generally, by the time a franchise starts pushing double figures, it’s time to take things to outer space in an effort to scrape the last few dregs out of the well.The Fast & Furious franchise hasn’t quite reached that point yet, but with the eighth instalment The Fate of the Furious opening this coming week, […]
Jeremy Renner and Hannibal Buress join Ed Helms in Tag
According to Variety, Jeremy Renner and Hannibal Buress are in talks with New Line Cinema to join the Ed Helms-headlined comedy Tag. The film is based on a story from the Wall Street Journal which revolves around a group of friends who have been playing a no-holds-barred version of the children’s game Tag for the […]
Dwayne Johnson to take a Jungle Cruise with Disney
While he’s been attached to the project for a couple of years, THR is reporting that Dwayne Johnson has now officially closed a deal to star in Disney’s Jungle Cruise, based upon the company’s iconic theme park ride. He will also produce with Dany Garcia, his ex-wife, manager and producing partner. Disney has been developing […]
Tobey Maguire to make directorial debut with Jo Nesbo’s Blood on Snow
THR is reporting that Tobey Maguire will make his directorial debut with Blood on Snow, an adaptation of Jo Nesbo’s 2015 crime thriller novel, which is being produced by Material and Grey Matter Productions.Blood on Snow “centers on Olav, a contract killer in Oslo who, when instructed to kill his adulterous wife, falls into a […]
