The long-gestating Hollywood adaptation of Ghost in the Shell has found a new screenwriter, with Straight Outta Compton scribe Jonathan Herman signing on to overhaul the script for DreamWorks’ live-action take on the anime classic. Based on Masumune Shirow’s manga series, Ghost in the Shell is set to be directed by Rupert Sanders (Snow White […]
The Wild Bunch getting a contemporary remake
The Tracking Board is reporting that Warner Bros. is moving ahead with a contemporary remake of Sam Peckinpah’s classic 1969 western The Wild Bunch, which will be written and directed by Venezuelan filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz (Secuestro Express, Hands of Stone). Previous drafts have been penned by David Ayer (Suicide Squad) and Brian Helgeland (Legend). The […]
The Week in Spandex – Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Krypton, Constantine, Jessica Jones, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Inhumans, Gambit and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, The Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, Constantine, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Krypton, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom!, Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain […]
Ben Affleck open to directing a Batman movie
Back in June, it was reported by Latino-Review that Ben Affleck has signed on to direct a solo Dark Knight movie for Warner Bros. entitled The Batman, with a rumour in August then suggesting that the studio actually wants the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star to helm an entire trilogy. Well, it looks […]
Jason Momoa talks Aquaman role, says fans should “keep an open mind”
We’ve seen and heard very little about Jason Momoa’s upcoming role as Aquaman in the DC Cinematic Universe aside from a promotional image from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder, which showcased a very different take on the King of Atlantis from what we’re used to in the comic books. Speaking at […]
Jon Hamm joins Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver
Variety is reporting that Mad Men star Jon Hamm is set to join the cast of Edgar Wright’s new film Baby Driver, where he’ll appear alongside Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars), Lily James (Cinderella) and Jamie Foxx (Horrible Bosses). Wright’s first film since dropping out of Marvel’s Ant-Man, Baby Driver “concerns a young, […]
Scott Shepherd joins Matt Damon in Bourne 5
Fresh from his role in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, Scott Shepherd has signed on to appear in the currently-in-production Bourne 5, with Variety reporting that the actor will play the deputy director of the CIA. SEE ALSO: First look at Matt Damon in Bourne 5 The new Bourne movies sees Matt Damon returning to […]
Rumour: Wonder Woman plot details and potential cameo
With production expected to get underway next month on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star Gal Gadot’s first solo movie as the Amazon Princess, the chaps at Joblo have posted what they claim to be details of the plot for the Wonder Woman movie, as well as a potential surprise cameo. If true, major […]
RJ Cyler cast as the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl star RJ Cyler has become the latest addition to the cast of the Power Rangers movie, with the official Twitter account revealing that he’s secured the role of Billy Cranston, a.k.a. The Blue Ranger. Cyler’s casting follows yesterday’s news that Ludi Lin (Marco Polo, Monster Hunt) will play […]
Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck discuss the issues between Batman and Superman in Dawn of Justice
During an interview with Total Film for the latest issue of the magazine, both Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck have been discussing Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, offering a couple of tidbits of information about The Dark Knight’s motivation in the upcoming superhero blockbuster, and the reason for his issues with the Man of Steel. SEE […]
