Deadline is reporting that Paul Rudd has signed on to star in The Catcher Was a Spy, a World War II thriller from director Ben Lewin (The Sessions), which is based upon the bestselling book from Nicholas Dawidoff, with Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan) penning the script. Rudd will play Moe Berg, an Ivy League […]
The Wheel of Time heading to the small screen
It looks like Robert Jordan’s high fantasy book series The Wheel of Time could be heading to the small screen, with Jordan’s widow and Wheel of Time editor Harriet McDougal posting the news on her Google+ account. “Wanted to share with you exciting news about The Wheel of Time,” states McDougal. “Legal issues have been […]
Sylvester Stallone to star in TV adaptation of Mario Puzo’s Omerta, Antoine Fuqua directing
The Weinstein Company is looking to make networks an offer they can’t refuse, with Deadline revealing that the production house is set to shop around a TV adaptation of The Godfather author Mario Puzo’s final novel Omerta, with Antoine Fuqua (The Magnificent Seven) directing and Sylvester Stallone (Creed) starring as mob boss Raymonde Aprile. The […]
Production on Maze Runner: The Death Cure shut down indefinitely due to Dylan O’Brien injury
Back in March, actor Dylan O’Brien was hospitalised following an accident on the set of Maze Runner: The Death Cure, with reports suggesting he had fractured bones in his face after suffering a fall.Production was halted on the third instalment of the series to allow O’Brien time to recover, and was due to resume on May […]
The Week in Spandex – Captain America: Civil War, Iron Man 4, Doctor Strange controversy, The Punisher Netflix series, X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine 3, Batman v Superman, Justice League, Batman: The Killing Joke, and the DCEU in trouble?
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 feels […]
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 gazing […]
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 America: […]
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 […]
