The BBC has announced that it has commissioned a new six-part series from Luther creator Neil Cross entitled Hard Sun, which is described as a “pre-apocalyptic crime drama”. “Imagine the world you see when you look out your window… except it’s been given a death sentence,” states Cross. “This isn’t science fiction. This is the […]
Lawrence Kasdan on Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the Han Solo spinoff
During an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Lawrence Kasdan has been discussing his return to the Star Wars universe with the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, stating that it will have an ‘Original Trilogy’ feel, rather than that of the Prequels.”The story [in the prequels] does not interfere. We only have to deal […]
Steven Spielberg: “There is only going to be one actor playing Indiana Jones and that’s Harrison Ford”
Since Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm, there’s been a lot of speculation that the Mouse House could be looking to reboot the Indiana Jones franchise, bringing in a younger actor to take over the role from Harrison Ford.Disney has auditioned 2500 actors to fill Ford’s shoes as the young Han Solo in the 2018 Star Wars […]
George Lucas has seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens and “really liked it”, according to Kathleen Kennedy
It’s not quite a public endorsement from the man himself, but Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy has told The Hollywood Reporter that George Lucas is one of only a handful of people to have seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and that the creator of the saga “really liked it.”Kennedy added that Lucas will attend the premiere, […]
Trainspotting 2 officially a go at Sony with original cast returning
The Sony-owned TriStar Pictures has snapped up the worldwide rights to Trainspotting 2, the long-awaited follow-up to Danny Boyle’s classic 1996 British film.The original principal cast are all confirmed to return, including Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner, and Robert Carlyle. Danny Boyle will once again direct, with John Hodge returning to write the screenplay.“It’s […]
The Week in Spandex – Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Black Widow, Wolverine 3, New Mutants, Legends of Tomorrow and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Suicide Squad, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Deadpool, X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine 3, New Mutants, Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: The Dark World, Guardians of […]
Production underway on season 2 of Fear the Walking Dead
AMC has announced that production has kicked off on the second season of The Walking Dead companion series Fear the Walking Dead, with filming taking place at Baja Studios in Mexico.“We are thrilled to be starting production and even more thrilled to be shooting in Mexico. Baja Studios has been home to some of the greatest […]
Italia Ricci to play Silver Banshee in Supergirl
CBS has announced that Italia Ricci (Chasing Life) has signed on to the cast of Supergirl in the role of Siobhan Smythe, a.k.a. the DC villain Silver Banshee.“We are so excited to be working with Italia,” stated executive producer Andrew Kreisberg. “We’ve been a fan of her work for years and we cannot wait to […]
Creed director Ryan Coogler in talks for Marvel’s Black Panther
Back in October it was rumoured that Marvel had identified Fruitvale Station and Creed director Ryan Coogler to tackle their upcoming Phase Three release Black Panther.Well, Birth.Movies.Death is now reporting that Coogler is deep in talks with Marvel about boarding the project, which will see Chadwick Boseman taking on the lead role following his debut in […]
R.I.P. Robert Loggia (1930 – 2015)
Academy Award-nominated American actor Robert Loggia has passed away aged 85, having battled Alzheimer’s Disease for the past five years. Beginning his career on television in the 1950s, the prolific supporting actor would earn a host of credits throughout his career, including notable roles in the likes of An Officer and a Gentlemen, Scarface, Prizzi’s Honor, […]
