THR is reporting that The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons has signed on to headline Brother Orange, an upcoming feature film from Warner Bros. and BuzzFeed Motion Pictures.The film will see Parsons as BuzzFeed editor Matt Stopera, and will tell the story of the internet phenomenon whereby his iPhone was stolen and made its […]
Tim Story in talks to direct Corduroy movie
Variety is reporting that Fantastic Four and Ride Along director Tim Story is in talks to direct an adaptation of Don Freeman’s beloved children’s novel Corduroy for CBS Films.Published in 1968, Corduroy has sold tens of millions of copies over the years, and tells the tale of a department store teddy bear who sets off […]
Michael Shannon says he fell asleep during Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
During an interview with Fandango, actor Michael Shannon was asked for his thoughts on this year’s Man of Steel follow-up Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Unfortunately, he couldn’t really share his opinion on the movie, as he revealed that he actually fell asleep whilst watching it on a flight!“People ask me about this all […]
Ryan Reynolds comments on Tim Miller’s Deadpool 2 departure over creative differences
Back in October came the unexpected news that Deadpool helmer Tim Miller had exited the upcoming sequel amid reports of creative differences with Ryan Reynolds, and now the star has offered his first comments on the situation during an interview with GQ (via SuperHeroStuff).“All I can really add is that I’m sad to see him […]
IDW announces Highlander prequel comic miniseries
IDW has announced that it is set to launch a brand new Highlander comic book miniseries, which will serve as a prequel to the 1986 cult classic starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. “In the 30 years since its release, Highlander has inspired a massive cult following that craves new stories based on the original […]
Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack and Bradley Whitford join Brie Larson’s Unicorn Store
Back in August it was announced that Oscar winner Brie Larson is set to make her feature directorial debut with the comedy Unicorn Store, and now we have our first casting news courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter.The site reports that Samuel L. Jackson (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children), Joan Cusack (Shameless) and Bradley Whitfield […]
Fox and Marvel traded characters for Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
During the San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year, Marvel revealed the identity of Star-Lord’s father in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, with James Gunn dropping quite the surprise when he announced it as none other than Ego, the Living Planet.Well, it seems Ego’s inclusion in the Guardians sequel actually only came about through a […]
Scarlett Johansson to star in psychological thriller Tangerine
Scarlett Johansson has signed on to star in the psychological thriller Tangerine, which will reunite her with her Hail, Caesar! co-star George Clooney, who is producing the film alongside Grant Heslov. Based on Christine Mangan’s as yet unpublished novel – which has just been snapped up by HarperCollins for a cool $1.1 million – Tangerine […]
Marvel announces new Star Wars: Darth Maul comic series
USA Today has revealed that Marvel is set to launch a brand new Star Wars comic miniseries based upon the fan-favourite Sith Lord Darth Maul, which will take place prior to the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.The new five-issue series from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Luke Ross will find […]
J.A. Bayona says Jurassic World 2 is both a Jurassic World sequel and Jurassic Park 5
Last year Universal Pictures relaunched the Jurassic Park franchise with Colin Trevorrow’s box office smash Jurassic World, the first chapter of a new trilogy of movies. It was marketed as a fresh start, as opposed to Jurassic Park 4,. However, with J.A. Bayona gearing up to go into production on the sequel, the director has […]
