It looks like The Vampire Chronicles could be heading to the small screen, with author Anne Rice revealing on Facebook that she has regained the theatrical rights to the book series, and is working on a pilot for a TV adaptation of the novels. “The theatrical rights to the Vampire Chronicles are once again in […]
R.I.P. Ron Glass (1945 – 2016)
American actor Ron Glass, best known for his roles in the police sitcom Barney Miller and Joss Whedon’s Firefly, has passed away aged 71, his agent has revealed. “It is with a very heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my dear friend and client Ron Glass,” said Jeffrey Leavitt. “Ron passed late last […]
Jessica Chastain producing elephant poaching drama written by Danai Gurira
IndieWire is reporting that Jessica Chastain is teaming up with The Walking Dead star Danai Gurira for an elephant poaching drama based upon the Black Mambas, an all-female group in South Africa who combat poaching. The as-yet-untitled project has been written by Gurira, and Chastain will produce the film. The two-time Oscar-nominee made her producing debut on […]
Chuck Norris to star in Blood Brothers
Botswana had better brace itself, as according to Weekend Post (via The Action Elite), Chuck Norris is heading to town to shoot the new action movie Blood Brothers from director Isaac Florentine (Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, Ninja). The film is said to revolve around the war between the Botswana Defence Force and poachers and follows […]
The Week in Spandex – Justice League set photos, DC’s ‘Invasion!’, John Cena in Thor: Ragnarok, Marvel and X-Men deal “an impossibility” and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Justice League, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Suicide Squad, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Gotham, Superman Lives, Justice League Action, The LEGO Batman Movie, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Carnage, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Agents […]
Kathleen Kennedy on the future of Star Wars and whether we’ll get another trilogy after Episode IX
It’s certainly an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan. Following the release of last year’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney’s sequel trilogy is in full swing with Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: Episode VIII hitting in 2017, and Colin Trevorrow’s Star Wars: Episode IX following in 2019. Meanwhile, we’ve got Rogue One: A […]
Ben Mendelsohn discusses Director Krennic’s relationship with Darth Vader in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
In just a few short weeks we’ll be introduced to the latest villain in the Star Wars universe, with Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn set to portray Orson Krennic, Director of the Advanced Weapons Research division of the Imperial Military, in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Of course, Krennic isn’t the only bad guy set […]
Kevin Smith would like to see Superman Lives as an animated movie
In the mid-90s, Warner Bros. and Batman producer Jon Peters enlisted Tim Burton for a reboot of the Superman franchise, hoping Burton could do for the Man of Steel what he did for the Dark Knight back in 1989. After several years in development, the studio opted to pull the plug on what ultimately became […]
Lionsgate developing Step Up 6 as Chinese-language movie
Lionsgate is partnering with Infinity Pictures/CMC and Yue Hua Entertainment Culture Communication to produce the sixth instalment of the Step Up dance movie franchise, although this one will be aimed at the lucrative Chinese market and will only be distributed as a Chinese-language version. Variety reports that Step Up 6 is being directed by Ron Yuan, […]
Adam McKay to direct Dick Cheney biopic
The Big Short director Adam McKay is set to tackle a biopic of Dick Cheney, the former Halliburton chief executive and Vice President to George W. Bush. The site reports that McKay, who won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay on The Big Short and was also nominated for Best Director, has already completed the […]
