Wolfgang Petersen’s classic 1981 U-boat drama Das Boot is set for das reboot treatment, with German studio Bavaria – the company behind the original movie – announcing that it is developing a remake of the Oscar-nominated film. According to German magazine Blickpunkt Film (via Variety), Bavaria chief Christian Franckenstein, the studio is now looking to […]
Ezra Miller in talks for Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Having secured the role of The Flash in the DC Cinematic Universe, it looks like Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) is set to join another of Warner Bros.’ huge franchises, with Variety reporting that the actor is in talks for the upcoming Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. […]
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow gets a showrunner
Deadline is reporting that Phil Klemmer is set to serve as showrunner and executive producer on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, the upcoming spinoff to The Flash and Arrow. Klemmer’s previous credits include the likes of Veronica Mars, Chuck, The Tomorrow People and Forever. SEE ALSO: Trailer, image and synopsis for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow “When […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger to star in revenge flick 478
With Terminator Genisys set to land next week, Arnold Schwarzenegger has added a new project to his upcoming slate, with Deadline revealing that he’s set to star in 478, “a dark script” from Javier Gullon (Enemy). 478 is described as more character piece than action thriller and will see Arnie as “a man whose wife […]
Michael Keaton to star in comic book adaptation Imagine Agents
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Birdman star Michael Keaton has signed on to produce and star in Imagine Agents, an adaptation of the Boom! comic book series from creators Brian Joines and Bachan. Imagine Agents “tackles the idea that the imaginary friends of children are actually very real and centers on an organization titled […]
Marc Forster developing Stanley Kubrick’s The Downslope as a feature film trilogy
Deadline is reporting that director Marc Forster (Monster’s Ball, World War Z) has signed on to develop a trilogy of movies based around The Downslope, an unproduced screenplay from Stanley Kubrick, which was written in 1956. Forster will direct the first film in the series, as well as producing all three. An anti-war tale based […]
Alicia Vikander confirmed for Bourne 5, won’t appear in Assassin’s Creed
Back in May it was reported that Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) was in talks for roles in two high profile projects in the fifth instalment of the Bourne franchise and the upcoming Assassin’s Creed movie. However, it seems that scheduling conflicts has meant the actress has had to choose between the two, with Deadline reporting […]
The CW announces return dates for The Flash, Arrow, iZombie, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, Jane the Virgin and more
The CW has today announced return dates for its two DC superhero shows The Flash and Arrow, with season two of The Flash set to begin on Tuesday, October 6th at 8pm ET, followed by the season four premiere of Arrow on Wednesday, October 7th at 8pm ET. The Flash will be joined on the […]
Kevin Feige discusses Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man departure and working with Sony on Spider-Man
In a lengthy interview over at The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel chief Kevin Feige has been discussing the studio’s upcoming superhero adventure Ant-Man ahead of its release next month, with the conversation turning towards the shock departure of original director Edgar Wright almost a decade after he was first announced as taking on the project. “With […]
Marvel relaunching Spider-Gwen in the fall
The breakout star of Spider-Verse is swinging back into the Marvel universe this fall as the creative team of Jason Latour, Robbi Rodriguez and Rico Renzi launch a brand new ongoing series of Spider-Gwen! “This book has defied all expectations, mine included, and has continued to thrive and grow,” says series writer Jason Latour. “I […]
