During an interview with Film School Rejects, Ant-Man director Peyton Reed has spoken about the inclusion of Thomas the Tank Engine in the memorable climactic battle of the Marvel superhero blockbuster, discussing how the scene came about, and the conditions that were imposed by rights holder Mattel in order for Thomas to be included. “I […]
Rachel McAdams confirms talks with Marvel for Doctor Strange
Earlier this month it was rumoured that Rachel McAdams (True Detective) was in talks with Marvel Studios for the female lead in Doctor Strange, and now the actress has confirmed that she has had discussions about the Phase Three project. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, McAdams – McAdams was previously offered the role of Pepper […]
Steve Oedekerk is working on a Kung Pow: Enter the Fist sequel
It looks like Kung Pow 2: Tongue of Fury could become a reality, with comedian Steve Oedekerk revealing that he’s starting developing a sequel to 2002’s cult martial arts spoof Kung Pow: Enter the Fist. Oedekerk announced the news last week at the Dragonfest Convention in Burbank, California, although he also stressed that as yet […]
Tom Cruise keen to return as Maverick for Top Gun 2, as long as there’s no CGI on the jet sequences
Last month Skydance Productions CEO David Ellison confirmed that there’s a role for Maverick in the planned sequel to 1986’s Top Gun, and now speaking at the premiere of his latest film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Tom Cruise has revealed that he’s open to a return for Top Gun 2, on the condition that […]
Second Opinion – Southpaw (2015)
Southpaw, 2015. Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, 50 Cent, Oona Laurence, Miguel Gomez, Victor Ortiz and Skylan Brooks. SYNOPSIS: Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child […]
Syfy adapting IDW’s Wynonna Earp with 13-episode series
Syfy has snapped up the rights to IDW Publishing’s comic book series Wynonna Earp from creator Beau Smith, and has placed an order for a 13-episode series. Melanie Scrofano (Gangland Undercover) is set to take on the lead role of Wynonna, the great granddaughter of legendary gunslinger Wyatt Earp, as she battles demons and other […]
Gladiator returning for Daredevil season 2
It looks like Matt Gerald’s Melvin Potter – a.k.a. Gladiator – will be returning for the second season of Marvel’s hit Netflix show Daredevil, with the official Twitter account posting the following teaser image… Melvin Potter appeared in three episodes of Daredevil’s first season, starting out working for the Kingpin before crafting Matt Murdock’s new […]
Charlie Hunnam hopes Pacific Rim 2 has more emphasis on character and storytelling rather than visual effects
With Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim 2 gearing up to go into production this November, star Charlie Hunnam has been speaking to Entertainment Weekly about the film, revealing that he hopes it places more emphasis on character and storytelling, as opposed to visual effects and spectacle. SEE ALSO: First look at Charlie Hunnam as Guy […]
Tilda Swinton unsure if she’ll play the Ancient One in Doctor Strange as a man or a woman
Back in May it was revealed that Marvel Studios had tapped Tilda Swinton (Snowpiercer, Trainwreck) to play the role of Dr. Stephen Strange’s mentor The Ancient One in the Phase Three release Doctor Strange. Naturally, this led everyone to assume that Marvel had decided to gender swap the character – who in the comic book […]
The Raid’s Joe Taslim joins Star Trek Beyond
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that The Raid and Fast & Furious 6’s Joe Taslim is to reunite with director Justin Lin on the currently in production Star Trek Beyond. Character details are being kept under wraps, but Taslim’s role is being described as “a key part” opposite Idris Elba’s villain. SEE ALSO: New alien […]
