During an interview with Empire, Ben Affleck has briefly discussed next year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, revealing that he was drawn to the part by director Zack Snyder’s vision for a “fucked up Batman.” SEE ALSO: More new images from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice “Initially I thought, ‘I’m older, it doesn’t […]
Zack Snyder talks Batman v Superman, Justice League and the DC Movie Universe
Following hot on the heels of the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice images [see here], we’ve now got some quotes from director Zack Snyder from the new issue of Empire Magazine, where he discusses Batman’s (Ben Affleck) role in next year’s DC superhero ensemble, as well as touching upon Justice League and the […]
Steven DeKnight on the introduction of the Punisher to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Although he’s stepped down as showrunner on Marvel’s Daredevil, Steven DeKnight was in attendance at the Television Critics Association press tour yesterday, during which he spoke to Slash Film about the upcoming introduction of The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) in the show’s second season, and whether this presents Marvel with the opportunity to do the character […]
Director Jon Watts on Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
Back in June, it was announced that Cop Car helmer Jon Watts will direct Tom Holland (The Impossible) in Sony and Marvel Studios’ reboot of the Spider-Man franchise. Now during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Watts has spoken for the first time about the project, and what Holland can bring to the role. “He can […]
Melissa Rosenberg talks Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Over the past few months we’ve seen a tonne of set photos for Marvel’s second Netflix show Jessica Jones, and as it gears up for its debut on the streaming service later this year, showrunner Melissa Rosenberg (Twilight) has been speaking to Slash Film at the Television Critics Assocatiation summer press tour about the upcoming […]
Festive horror Good Tidings starts production
Two-Headed Snake Entertainment has announced that production is underway on the festive horror Good Tidings from British filmmakers Stu Jopia, Stuart W. Bedford and Giovanni Gentile. Due for release Christmas 2016, Good Tidings is inspired by genre classics such as Black Christmas, Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Silent Night Deadly Night and Assault on Precinct 13, […]
Poltergeist helmer Gil Kenan to direct Five Nights at Freddy’s movie
Back in April, Warner Bros. announced that it had acquired the movie rights to the video game franchise Five Nights at Freddy’s, and now Deadline is reporting that the studio has found its director. According to the site, Gil Kenan (Monster House, Poltergeist) has signed on to direct the film, as well as writing the […]
Drew Powell promoted to series regular for season 2 of Gotham
It looks like we could be seeing a lot more of mobster Butch Gilzean in the second season of Gotham, with Deadline reporting that actor Drew Powell has been promoted to a series regular. Powell is the latest recurring guest star to be upped to a regular for season two of the Batman prequel series, […]
Nosferatu remake in the works
F.W. Murnau’s silent masterpiece Nosferatu is set for a remake, with Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8 tapping Robert Eggers (The Witch) signing on to write and direct a new verison of the horror classic. Released in 1922, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror was an unauthorised adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, with Max Schreck starring as the […]
Chris Pine officially joins Wonder Woman as Steve Trevor
Well, we can finally put those Green Lantern rumours to rest, with Chris Pine officially signing on to Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman movie in the role of Steve Trevor. According to The Wrap, Trevor “will be no mere love interest for Gadot’s Diana Prince, as there will be plenty of action to keep him busy, […]
