In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Captain America: Civil War, Iron Man 4, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Punisher, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers: Ultron Revolution, X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine 3, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Suicide Squad, The Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern Corps, Gotham, […]
20th Century Fox skipping San Diego Comic-Con over piracy concerns
If you’re attending the San Diego Comic-Con this July and hoping to get a glimpse of some of 20th Century Fox’s upcoming projects, you’ll be disappointed to hear that the studio won’t be presenting in Hall H this year due to concerns about piracy. According to The Wrap, Fox has made the decision as it […]
Rumour: George Miller linked to director’s chair on Green Lantern Corps
Warning: This rumour comes by way of Heroic Hollywood. Proceed with caution… Last week we heard a rumour about Warner Bros.’ Green Lantern Corps suggesting that the DC movie will feature Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner, and now comes word on a possible director for the project. Yes, Heroic Hollywood’s El Mayimbe has been […]
Exclusive interviews with Captain America: Civil War co-director Anthony Russo and executive producer Nate Moore
We’ve already brought you our highlight video from this week’s Captain America: Civil War European premiere [watch it here], and now we’ve posted two exclusive interviews from the red carpet as Scott Davis chats to co-director Anthony Russo and executive producer Nate Moore; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Read our ★★★★ review of Captain […]
Live-action Shinobi movie in development
Marc Platt Productions has announced that it is partnering with Stories International, an affiliate of SEGA Group, to production a live-action film adaptation of the iconic video game franchise Shinobi. “We love the Shinobi games and believe that the world of ninjas has never been properly explored onscreen,” states Marc Platt, who will produce alongside Adam […]
The Boy screenwriter to pen Dennis the Menace remake
Variety is reporting that screenwriter Stacey Menear (Mixtape, The Boy) to pen the script for a remake of Dennis the Menace, which is being produced by Gil Netter (The Blind Side, Life of Pi). Created by Hank Ketcham as a syndicated U.S. comic strip in 1951 – and not to be confused with the […]
UPDATE: Will Ferrell to play Ronald Reagan in political satire
He’s played George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live, and now Will Ferrell is set to portray another American president, with Variety reporting that he will take on the role of Ronald Reagan in the politcal satire Reagan. Based on the Black List script from Mike Rosolio, Reagan “begins at the start of the ex-president’s […]
Mads Mikkelsen lets slip his Rogue One: A Star Wars Story role
Warning. Spoilers for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story follow… He was absent from the first trailer, but it seems that Hannibal star Mads Mikkelsen has let slip a spoiler about his role in Decembers’ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story during an interview with Sky News. “I read the script and it was very beautiful,” said Mikkelsen, […]
Katheryn Winnick and Michael Barbieri join The Dark Tower
With production underway on The Dark Tower, the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King’s epic fantasy series has added two new names to its cast, with Katheryn Winnick (Vikings) and Michael Barbieri (Little Men) joining the movie. Winnick’s role is being kept under wraps, but Deadline is reporting that 14-year-old Barbieri is to play Timmy, “an offbeat […]
Alicia Vikander to play Lara Croft in Tomb Raider reboot
Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina, The Danish Girl) is set to follow in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie by taking on the role of Lara Croft in Warner Bros. MGM and GK Films’ reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise. The reboot is being directed by Roar Uthaug (The Wave), and will “tell the story […]
