As well as being the first non-Saga movie in the Star Wars franchise (and the first not to be scored by John Williams), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was also the first instalment to be complete devoid of Jedi characters (save for a fallen Jedi in Darth Vader, of course). However, it seems that […]
Gareth Edwards reveals that Lucasfilm has a 4K restoration of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
During an interview with Little White Lies, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards has revealed that Lucasfilm has a completed a shiny new 4K restoration of George Lucas’ first foray to the galaxy far, far away, Star Wars: Epsiode IV – A New Hope. “On day one, we were in Lucasfilm in San […]
Brian Wood to pen Titan Comics’ Robotech series
Titan Comics has announced that New York Times bestselling writer Brian Wood is set to pen the all-new Robotech comic book series, which will launch in 2017. “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with Brian to expand the Robotech universe.” said Robotech’s Tommy Yune, “His bold approach to storytelling is thoughtful and […]
Jesse Eisenberg and Connie Nielsen confirmed for Justice League
We can now officially add another couple of names to the cast of Warner Bros.’ next DC team-up movie, with the studio confirming that Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor and Connie Nielsen’s Queen Hippolyta are set to appear in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Jesse Eisenberg – who previously revealed back in June that he would be […]
War for the Planet of the Apes bringing back a character from the 1968 film
It looks like the latest instalment of 20th Century Fox’s rebooted Planet of the Apes series is set to introduce a character who will be familiar to fans of the original 1968 movie, with Entertainment Weekly unveiling a piece of concept art for War for the Planet of the Apes featuring Nova, played by Amiah Miller. […]
Isabelle Huppert joins Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe in Abel Ferrara’s Siberia
According to The Film Stage, Elle star Isabelle Huppert has signed on to star in Siberia, the latest project from controversial filmmaker Abel Ferrara (The Driller Killer, Bad Lieutenant), and will be joined in the cast by Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe. Last year, Ferrara launched a Kickstarter for Sibera, where the project was described as “a […]
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman will digitally de-age Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese are set to reunite for the first time since 1995’s Casino with The Irishman, a biopic of mob hitman Frank Sheeran, and it seems the film will be employing the same kind of digital de-aging we’ve seen recently in Captain America: Civil War and Rogue One: A Star Wars […]
The main cast for Avengers: Infinity War reportedly revealed
With Avengers: Infinity War set to go into production early in the New Year, a casting call has arrived online which claims to offer up details of the main cast for the Marvel superhero epic. Now, it should be noted that this isn’t official from Marvel, and casting calls are often inaccurate; this could just […]
Suicide Squad and Deadpool among finalists for Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced the seven finalists vying for a Best Makeup and Hairstyling nomination at the 89th Academy Awards, and comic book movies are represented in the form of Suicide Squad and Deadpool. The films are: Deadpool The Dressmaker Florence Foster Jenkins Hail, Caesar! A Man Called Ove […]
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn is involved with Avengers: Infinity War
It seems its not just the various superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe teaming up for Avengers: Infinity War, as the big superhero ensemble will also feature a collaboration between the directors of the MCU. During a Periscope Q&A, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn revealed that he is “involved with Infinity War“, although […]
