It’s been rumoured for a couple of months, but now it’s official – Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) has signed on to appear as Newt Scamander in the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. “Eddie is a fearless actor, brimming with invention, wit and humanity,” said David Yates, […]
Fox reviving Prison Break for limited series
It looks like The X-Files and 24 aren’t the only shows set for a revival at Fox, with TV Line reporting that the network is looking to bring back Prison Break for a new limited series. According to the site, the project would reunite stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, who have been appearing together […]
San Andreas tops the UK box office chart in its opening weekend
UK box office top ten and analysis for the weekend of Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May 2015… Warner Bros.’ disaster flick San Andreas has topped the UK box office chart in its opening weekend, with the Dwayne Johnson-headlined film pulling in £4,628,394 to dethrone reigning champ Pitch Perfect 2. In addition to San […]
Blu-ray Review – A Candle for the Devil (1973)
A Candle for the Devil, 1973. Directed by Eugenio Martin. Starring Judy Geeson, Aurora Bautista, Esperanza Roy, Vic Winner and Lone Fleming. SYNOPSIS: A pair of religious sisters who run a hotel start killing off the guests whom they deem to be morally and physically promiscuous. You could be forgiven for thinking that A Candle […]
Rumour: Marvel wants Angelina Jolie to direct Charlize Theron as Captain Marvel
Dubious rumour of the day time! Back in February, it was claimed by OK! that Marvel Studios is eyeing Angelina Jolie to direct its first female-led superhero offering Captain Marvel, and now the magazine is added to is report by suggesting that Jolie will direct Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) in the title role […]
James Bond franchise moving to Warner Bros. after Spectre?
It looks like the James Bond franchise could be set for a new home after this year’s Spectre, with Variety reporting that the release of 007’s 24th (official) adventure marks the end of a deal between MGM and Sony. According to the site, it’s thought that the close relationship between MGM boss Gary Barber and […]
Nikolaj Arcel in talks to direct The Dark Tower
Back in April it was announced that the long-gestating adaptation of Stephen King’s epic fantasy series The Dark Tower from Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman and Brian Grazer had been resurrected by Sony and Media Rights Capital, and now it looks like a director may have been found. According to Deadline, Nikolaj Arcel is in talks […]
Ted Melfi and Jonathan Levine lead Spider-Man director shortlist
Over the weekend it was reported that five young actors had tested for the role of Peter Parker in Sony and Marvel’s upcoming Spider-Man reboot, and now it seems the two studios have whittled down their director shortlist to four possibilities. According to Deadline, the candidates to helm the solo movie have been whittled down […]
Luke Mitchell promoted to series regular for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3
The official Marvel site has announced that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has picked up a new series regular for its upcoming third season in Luke Mitchell, who plays the Inhuman character Lincoln Campbell. “Luke proved a valuable addition to our cast in Season 2, and after seeing him light up the screen with his charisma we […]
Sendhil Ramamurthy returning for Heroes Reborn, joins Stan Lee’s Lucky Man
Deadline is reporting that Sendhil Ramamurthy is set to reprise the role of Dr. Mohinder Suresh in NBC’s upcoming Heroes revival Heroes Reborn, as well as bagging a supporting part in the Sky 1 superhero drama Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. Ramamurthy becomes the fifth Heroes star to return for NBC’s event series after Jack Coleman’s […]
