2016 was meant to be the year that Warner Bros. cemented its DC Extended Universe as a formidable alternative to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, this year’s two releases – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad – were savagely mauled by critics, and while both films have their supporters, it’s clear that […]
Joe Manganiello to play Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s Batman movie
A couple of weeks ago, Ben Affleck dropped a rather interesting surprise for DC fans when he shared some footage of Slade Wilson – a.k.a. Deathstroke, with a report then emerging that the mercenary would be the main villain in Affleck’s solo Batman movie. Well, according to The Wall Street Journal, DC Films boss Geoff […]
Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis’ new film snapped up by Focus Features
Focus Features has announced that it has snapped up the worldwide distribution rights to Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, which is set to reunite him with his There Will Be Blood star Daniel Day-Lewis and will revolve around the world of fashion in 1950s London. “Paul Thomas Anderson is a singular storyteller who has the […]
Kevin Smith says the Mallrats TV series is a multi-generational family story, talks Buckaroo Banzai
Back in June, Kevin Smith revealed that he’s scrapped his plans for a big screen sequel to his 1995 cult classic Mallrats in favour of a ten episode TV series, and he’s now been talking about the project during an interview with Creative Screenwriting, describing it as a “sweet family story” and offering up a […]
Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling join Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling are set to join Oprah Winfrey in Disney’s upcoming adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic children’s book A Wrinkle in Time, which is being directed by Ava DuVernay. The site reports that Witherspoon will play “Mrs. Whatsit, a former celestial being who looks like a grandmotherly […]
Broken Lizard announces that production is underway on Super Troopers 2
After last year’s crowdfunding campaign which shattered its initial target of $2 million – pulling in $4.4 million in total – comedy troupe Broken Lizard has now announced on its Facebook page that filming is underway on the long-awaited comedy sequel Super Troopers 2. Here’s the announcement video… Super Troopers 2 is once again being […]
Greg Berlanti says the Booster Gold movie is not part of the DC Extended Universe
Back in May it was revealed that DC TV producer Greg Berlanti is attached to a Booster Gold movie, which is being scripted by Zack Stentz (Thor, X-Men: First Class). Well, it seems that – as it stands at the moment – the project won’t be part of the wider DC Extended Universe, with Berlanti […]
The Crow will reportedly start production in January with Jason Momoa as Eric Draven
It looks like Relativity’s long-planned remake of The Crow will finally start production in January (well, until the project hits another snag, anyway). According to The Wrap, Relativity is now set to move forward on the film, with director Corin Hardy (The Hallows) having last month secured the services of Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones) for […]
J.K. Simmons talks Justice League, says Commissioner Gordon will interact with most of the team
As production continues on Justice League, ET caught up with our new Commissioner Gordon, J.K. Simmons, who revealed that he’s wrapped filming on his part in the DC blockbuster. Simmons also spoke about working with director Zack Snyder, and revealed that Gordon will interact with most of the Justice League, although primarily with Ben Affleck’s Batman. […]
All 13 episode titles for Marvel’s Luke Cage revealed
With just over three weeks to go until Netflix launches its third Marvel series, we now have all thirteen episode titles for Luke Cage, all of which are taken from the names of Gang Starr songs. Check them out here, along with links to the original tracks, courtesy of ComicBookMovie… “Moment of Truth” “Code of the […]
