Following the release of Suicide Squad, Jared Leto took a moment out from complaining about how many of his scenes ended up on the cutting room floor to say that he’d like to see his Joker going up against Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight in the Batman solo movie, and now he’s told IGN that it would […]
Stranger Things star Shannon Purser would like to play Squirrel Girl for Marvel
Back at the start of July, Anna Kendrick expressed her interest in portraying The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it seems she’s not the only one lobbying for the role. A few weeks ago Stranger Things star Shannon Purser tweeted “So who do I talk to about being Squirrel Girl?”, and now […]
Joss Whedon rumoured to direct Supergirl / The Flash musical crossover
Not content with a big four-way crossover, The CW has announced that The Flash and Supergirl will be crossing paths once again this season for a special two-parter, which is set to feature a musical element. The news was announced at The CW’s Television Critics Association panel, and is expected to occur around the 13th episode of […]
R.I.P. Kenny Baker (1934 – 2016)
Some sad news today, with the announcement that British actor Kenny Baker – famed for portraying the lovable droid R2-D2 in the Star Wars saga – has passed away aged 81 after a long illness. The 3 ft 8 in actor began his showbusiness career as part of a theatrical group of dwarves, and also […]
The Flickering Myth Reaction to the new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer
SEE ALSO: Read the Flickering Myth Reactions to Doctor Strange, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Assassin’s Creed, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Kong: Skull Island and more On Thursday, Disney and Lucasfilm released the second trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, December’s hotly-anticipated first standalone movie set in the galaxy far, far away [check […]
Bryan Fuller reveals details on Star Trek: Discovery
During a presentation at the Television Critics Association press tour this past week, Bryan Fuller has revealed the first details about CBS’ upcoming Star Trek TV series Star Trek: Discovery. The show, which is confirmed as being set in the original ‘Prime Universe’ timeline, will take place approximately ten years prior to Star Trek: The […]
Rumour: Marvel has shot a White Tiger pilot for Netflix
File this one firmly in the rumour cabinet for the time being, but Bleeding Cool is reporting that Marvel has secretly shot four live-action shorts – including one based around the character of White Tiger – which are intended as pilots for potential Netflix shows. The site claims that the version of the White Tiger character […]
Dolph Lundgren to play villain in Arrow season 5
Some 27 years after his role as Frank Castle in 1989’s The Punisher, Dolph Lundgren is returning to the world of superheroes with a guest role in the upcoming fifth season of Arrow. “In our flashbacks in Russia — we’re set in Russia this season — we are going to be bringing in Dolph Lundgren […]
Emily Carmichael to direct Lumberjanes adaptation
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that up-and-coming filmmaker Emily Carmichael has signed on to direct 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of the Boom! Studios comic book series Lumberjanes. Created by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Walters and Grace Ellis, Lumberjanes follows a group of teenage girls who spend their summer at scout camp, where they encounter strange creatures and […]
Jennifer Lopez to play The Cocaine Godmother for HBO
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez has signed to to play Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in HBO Films’ The Cocaine Godmother, which is set to explore the rise and fall of the female cartel boss, who revolutionzed the U.S. drug trade during the 1970s and 1980s. “I’ve been fascinated by the life of this corrupt […]
