This morning, the nominations for the 2015 Moet British Independent Film Awards have been announced, with The Lobster leading the pack with seven nods, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Producer of the Year, Best Actor (Colin Farrell), Best Supporting Actor (Ben Whishaw) and Best Supporting Actress (Olivia Colman). Following hot on […]
Nicole Kidman in talks to join Wonder Woman
With filming on Wonder Woman slated to get underway this month, The Wrap is reporting that Oscar winner Nicole Kidman is in talks with Warner Bros. about joining the Amazon Princess’ 2017 solo movie. According to the site, Kidman’s role is yet to be confirmed, although speculation suggests she could be playing Hippolyta, Queen of […]
The Greatest American Hero remake gets pilot production commitment
It looks like The Greatest American Hero is heading back to TV screens, with Deadline revealing that The LEGO Movie directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller are teaming with Dope helmer Rick Famuyiwa for a single-camera comedy remake of the cult 1980s TV series for 20th Century Fox TV. The project will be written and […]
Duracell’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens commercial features a Battle for Christmas Morning
No need for the Duracell bunny in your batteries this Christmas, as all of the world’s toys will be powered by The Force thanks to a new TV advert for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In the advert, a young boy changes his batteries to Duracell and soon enough his lightsaber is ready for action […]
Michael Stuhlbarg in talks for Marvel’s Doctor Strange
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Boardwalk Empire star Michael Stuhlbarg is in negotiations with Marvel Studios about an unspecified role in next year’s Phase Three franchise launcher Doctor Strange. Production on the movie is slated to get underway later this month, with Scott Derrickson (Sinister) directing a cast that so far includes Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) […]
Rumour: Hugh Jackman set for X-Men: Apocalypse reshoots
We’ve known for a while that Hugh Jackman is set to don the claws as Wolverine for a final time with 2017’s third solo movie, but we haven’t heard a definitive answer on whether we’ll see his Logan back on the big screen before then as part of next year’s X-Men: Apocalypse. Well, if a […]
Winners of the Hollywood Film Awards 2015 announced
Last night the Beverly Hilton Hotel played host to the 19th annual Hollywood Film Awards, which bills itself as “The Official Launch of the Awards Season” (read: a trial run for more important and prestigious award ceremonies). Here’s a full list of the winners from the night: Hollywood Career Achievement Award Robert De Niro, presented by […]
Spectre shatters box office records with $80.4 million from six markets, including biggest ever UK debut
James Bond’s 24th official adventure has been shattering box office records in its first week of release, with Spectre pulling in $80.4 million from six markets, including a historic performance in the UK. Released here on Monday, Spectre has amassed £41.7 million ($63.8 million) in its first seven days of release, eclipsing the previous seven-day opening record […]
Need for Speed director signs on for action thriller Blackout
Variety is reporting that Act of Valor and Need for Speed director Scott Waugh has signed on to helm the action thriller Blackout. The project “follows a cop who’s tasked with transporting a mysterious and dangerous criminal across town. He’s put to the ultimate test when a city-wide blackout plunges them into chaos.” Waugh is […]
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reteaming again for Wrong Answer
Having collaborated on both Fruitvale Station and the upcoming Rocky spinoff Creed, it looks like director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan are set to reteam once again. According to The New York Times, the duo are planning to reunite on Wrong Answer, a drama based upon a scandal in Atlanta’s education system, whereby […]
