Marvel Studios has been keeping the identity of Martin Freeman’s Captain America: Civil War character under wraps, but now Empire has confirmed that The Office and The Hobbit star is playing Everett Ross. Here’s an image of Freeman’s Ross alongside Emily VanCamp’s Sharon Carter… SEE ALSO: Anthony Mackie suggests The Hulk may be in Captain […]
SuperTed could return to TV screens this year
It looks like our favourite 80s teddy bear superhero could be set for a return to the small screen, as SuperTed creator Mike Young has revealed that he expects the revived animated series to go into production before the end of the year. Young first announced his plans for a new SuperTed series back in 2014, […]
Harrison Ford unveils Disney’s Star Wars theme park plans
Last night during The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 special, Harrison Ford unveiled plans for Disney’s Star Wars-themed lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. “Star Wars is, for lack of a better word, awesome,” said Ford, who reprised the role of Han Solo for December’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “I’m so blessed […]
Deadpool retains top spot at the box office, becomes North America’s highest-grossing X-Men movie
Well, you can chalk up another record for Deadpool. Having held onto top spot at the U.S. box office, adding $55 million in its second weekend, the film has now become the highest-grossing X-Men movie in North America. Deadpool has earned $235.39 in the States after 10 days, surpassing the domestic totals set by X-Men: […]
Josh Boone’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand on hold
Over the past couple of days we’ve heard that two Stephen King adaptations finally look to have escaped development hell with both The Dark Tower and It set to move forward; however, it seems the same can’t be said for The Stand, with producer Roy Lee telling Collider that the project is in “a holding […]
Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller and Kate McKinnon set for Office Christmas Party
DreamWorks Pictures has tapped The Switch and Horrible Bosses stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman to star in the upcoming holiday comedy Office Christmas Party, Variety is reporting. Aniston and Bateman will be joined in the cast by T.J. Miller (Deadpool) and Kate McKinnon (Ghostbusters), while the film is said to “follow a cast of […]
Woody Allen’s latest film acquired by Amazon
Amazon Studios has acquired the North American distribution rights to the as-yet-untitled new film from Woody Allen. “Like all beginning relationships, there is much hope, mutual affection and genuine goodwill — the lawsuits come later,” said Allen, with Roy Price, head of Amazon Studios adding, “Woody Allen is a brilliant filmmaker. We’re so proud to […]
Amazon gives pilot order to I Love Dick from Transparent creator Jill Soloway
Deadline is reporting that Amazon has given a pilot order to I Love Dick, a half-hour comedy from executive producer Jill Soloway, creator of the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Transparent starring Jeffrey Tambor. Based on Chris Kraus’ novel and adapted by playwright Sarah Gubbins, the pilot “is set in a colorful academic community in Marfa, […]
Jessica Chastain wanted for Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut Molly’s Game
According to The Wrap, Jessica Chastain has been offered the lead role in Molly’s Game, the upcoming directorial debut of Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Steve Jobs). The site reports that Chastain is yet to enter negotiations, having recently set up her own production company, but is said to […]
Christian Bale reuniting with director Scott Cooper for Hostiles
Following his departure from Ferrari, Christian Bale has lined up his next project, with Variety reporting that he’s set to reunite with Out of the Furnace director Scott Cooper for the Western film Hostiles. Hostiles takes place in 1892 and “tells the story of a legendary Army captain, who agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne […]
