Film4 FrightFest has announced the line-up for its Halloween Shockathon, which is set to take place at the Prince Charles Cinema on Saturday October 24th and features six brand new movies, including two world premiers, a European premiere and two UK premieres. Here’s the line-up… 11:00 SURPRISE MOVIE 12:55 THE VATICAN TAPES (UK Premiere) A […]
Hasbro confirms Transformers 5, 6, 7 and 8
A couple of weeks ago Paramount officially announced that it is moving forward with Transformers 5, in addition to an animated Cybertron movie, and now Hasbro has confirmed that we’ll be seeing plenty more of the Robots in Disguise over the coming years. Speaking at the MIP Junior Conference 2015 (via ComicBook), Stephen J. Davis, President of […]
Lionsgate testing actors for Power Rangers movie reboot
With the Power Rangers movie reboot set for release in 2017, Variety is reporting that Lionsgate has started testing actors for the team of Mighty Morphin’ heroes. According to the site, Daniel Zovatto (It Follows), Ross Butler (Chasing Life) and Brian ‘Sene’ Marc (Major Crimes) are testing for the role of Zack (Black Ranger), with […]
Simon Kinberg says “there’s certainly potential” for Star Wars Rebels characters to appear in the movies
Following on from the news that Sarah Michelle Gellar is voicing an Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels, executive producer Simon Kinberg has been speaking to The Nerdist about the upcoming second season, during which he was asked about the possibility of characters from Rebels appearing in the likes of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story or […]
Rumour: Gugu Mbatha-Raw joins Star Wars: Episode VIII shortlist
So, this one comes from Latino-Review, so have your pinch of salt at the ready, but according to the site Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Doctor Who, Belle) has joined the shortlist of actresses said to be in contention for a new female lead in Star Wars: Episode VIII. The original shortlist was said to include Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), […]
Sarah Michelle Gellar voicing an Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels
Back in March it was announced that Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar has joined husband Freddie Prinze Jr. in the second season of Star Wars Rebels, although her character was being kept under wraps. However, Buzzfeed has now revealed that she’ll be portraying an Inquisitor known as The Seventh Sister. SEE ALSO: […]
The Week in Spandex – Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Jessica Jones, Fantastic Four 2, Batman v Superman, Man of Steel 2, Watchmen and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain Marvel, Thor: Ragnarok, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man, Spider-Man, The Sinister Six, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Damage Control, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Guardians of the Galaxy, Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four 2, Wolverine 3, Huck, […]
Marvel’s Kevin Feige responds to Steven Spielberg’s comments about superhero movies going the way of the Western
Early last month, legendary director Steven Spielberg shared his thoughts on Hollywood’s superhero movie boom, stating that “there will be a time when the superhero movie goes the way of the Western.” Now, during his press tour for the home entertainment release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has responded to Spielberg’s […]
S.J. Clarkson directing first two episodes of Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Ahead of its premiere next month, Marvel has announced that S.J. Clarkson (Orange Is the New Black, Dexter) is handling directing duties on the first two episodes of the Netflix series Jessica Jones. “S.J.’s vision of the material is spectacular. She drew performances from our cast that are nothing short of remarkable,” said executive producer/Head […]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens character spotlight reveals Finn’s lineage?
Warning. Potential spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens follow… Just yesterday, we brought you some comments from Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy who confirmed that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will explore the next generation of the Skywalker family. This supports the rumours and speculation that either Rey (Daisy Ridley), Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) or both […]
