Despite facing a backlash of near-Ghostbusters proportions when it was first announced, the Michael Bay-produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot proved to be a solid hit around the globe, earning close to $500 million worldwide back in 2014. With those kinds of numbers, a sequel was inevitable and sure enough it arrived this year, although […]
Gareth Edwards says Rogue One: A Star Wars Story “doesn’t unfold how you think”
Much like the Prequel Trilogy, we all know how Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set to end, as the Rebellion snatches the plans to the Death Star, paving the way for Luke Skywalker to blow the thing and go home in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. But that doesn’t mean there […]
Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and Joe Alwyn set for psychological thriller Keepers
Gerard Butler (London Has Fallen, How to Train Your Dragon), Peter Mullan (Tyrannosaur, Trainspotting) and rising star Joe Alwyn (Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, The Sense of an Ending) have signed on to appear in the psychological thriller Keepers, from director Kristoffer Nyholm (The Enfield Haunting, Taboo). Here’s the official synopsis for the film, which […]
Ryan Murphy announces American Horror Story Murder House and Coven crossover season
During a panel at EW’s PopFest this Sunday, American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy has revealed that they will be revisiting the characters of two previous seasons – Murder House (the first) and Coven (the third) – for an upcoming crossover. “We do know what we’re going to do,” said Murphy. “It’s not going to be […]
Maria Bello cast in season 8 of The Walking Dead
Earlier this month AMC announced that it has renewed The Walking Dead for an eighth season, and now it seems we may have our first casting addition, with Mario Bello (Goliath, Lights Out) revealing to People that she has a role in season eight of the ratings juggernaut. “I am obsessed with the show. I have […]
Exclusive Interviews: Gavin O’Connor and Cynthia Addai-Robinson discuss The Accountant
With The Accountant opening in UK cinemas this coming Friday, Flickering Myth’s Amon Warmann caught up with director Gavin O’Connor and actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson at the UK press junket to discuss the film; take a look at the interviews here, or head on over to our YouTube channel… SEE ALSO: Read our review of The […]
Arrow executive producer rules out Green Lantern appearance
Since its very first season, Arrow has been dropping subtle Green Lantern Easter eggs, as well as teasing the possibility that Oliver Queen could link up with Hal Jordan (or another Green Lantern) at some point during the show’s run. This seemed to take a step closer towards becoming a reality with the introduction of […]
Watch the short film Sidekick starring Emily Bett Rickards, Tom Cavanagh and Josh Dallas
Writer-director Jeff Cassidy has released his new superhero-themed short film Sidekick, which features an impressive cast that includes Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow), Tom Cavanagh (The Flash), Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time) and Christian Michael Cooper (Prison Break) and tells the story of a struggling father who uses a bedtime story to impart an important […]
Marvel’s Doctor Strange conjures up $86 million international opening
Although it doesn’t open in North American until Friday, Marvel’s latest blockbuster Doctor Strange got its international rollout underway this week, and the Benedict Cumberbatch-headlined superhero origin story is off to a strong start at the box office, earning $86 million from its various markets. Deadline is reporting that Doctor Strange’s bow is 49% ahead of […]
Two more names join the Deadpool 2 director shortlist
A few days ago it was reported that John Wick co-director David Leitch is frontrunner to succeed Tim Miller as director on Deadpool 2, although the original report stated that there were still other names in the mix. Well, thanks to Deadline, we now know another two filmmakers on 20th Century Fox’s radar, with the […]
