The Tracking Board is reporting that Andy Serkis is set to produce, direct and star in Steelskin, an update of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale, which is being scripted by Hossein Amini (Snow White and the Huntsman) for 20th Century Fox. Rumpelstiltskin follows a miller’s daughter who makes a deal with a sinister imp-like creature to […]
Rebecca Ferguson returning for Mission: Impossible 6
It looks like Rebecca Ferguson will be joining the Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation reunion with Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie, with Showbiz 411 reporting that the actress is set to return for Mission: Impossible 6. The latest instalment of the spy series not only marks the first time a director has returned for […]
Tom Holland says Spider-Man reboot will be “the biggest independent film ever”
During a promotional interview with The Daily Beast for his new film In the Heart of the Sea, new Spider-Man Tom Holland has been speaking about the wall-crawler’s 2017 reboot, stating that it will be like “the biggest independent movie ever” and echoing previous comments from director Jon Watts suggesting it will be a “John […]
Shawn Ashmore would be interested in playing Iceman as gay in the X-Men franchise
With Bobby Drake recently coming out as gay in the Marvel comic book universe, Shawn Ashmore has been speaking to IGN about the possibility of playing the storyline out on the big screen, should he ever get the opportunity to return as Iceman in the X-Men movie franchise. “Obviously the comics and movies are separate. […]
Zac Efron and Alison Brie join James Franco’s The Disaster Artist
A couple of days ago we got our first look at James Franco as Tommy Wiseau in The Disaster Artist [see here], the upcoming drama based upon the making of the cult classic The Room, and now THR has revealed that Zac Efron (Neighbors) has signed on to play a drug dealer in the film. […]
The O.C.’s Melinda Clarke joins Gotham season 2
Melinda Clarke is set to reunite with former The O.C. co-star Ben McKenzie on the second season of Gotham, with E! Online reporting that the actress is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of the Batman prequel series. SEE ALSO: Mr. Freeze teaser for Gotham season two Clarke will play the original character of […]
Francis Ford Coppola says its a “pity” George Lucas got lost in Star Wars
During an appearance at the Marrakech International Film Festival, director Francis Ford Coppola spoke about his good friend George Lucas, stating that he thinks it is a “pity” George Lucas got “lost” in the world of Star Wars at the expense of smaller, more experimental films. “I think Star Wars, it’s a pity, because George Lucas […]
The Flickering Myth Reaction to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows trailer
The Flickering Myth writing team react to the first trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows… In the early hours of the morning, the first trailer arrived online for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the follow-up to last year’s Michael Bay-produced reboot. Here’s what our writing team made of […]
Joe Dante to direct an episode of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow executive producer Marc Guggenheim has revealed via Twitter that Joe Dante – director of the likes of Gremlins, The ‘Burbs and Small Soldiers – is set to helm an episode of The CW’s new superhero series. SEE ALSO: Watch the latest trailer for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Legends of Tomorrow Ep. […]
J.J. Abrams on not directing Star Wars: Episode VIII
Despite relaunching the Star Wars saga with next week’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, director J.J. Abrams will be handing over the reins for the rest of the Sequel Trilogy, with Rian Johnson (Looper) helming Star Wars: Episode VIII and Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) rounding things out with Star Wars: Episode IX. Chatting with the […]
