Over the past few years, we’ve heard on several occasions that martial arts superstar Jackie Chan was set to join the roster of action stars in The Expendables, only for him to be absent when the latest instalment rolled around. It happened with The Expendables 2, it happened with The Expendables 3, and we’ll no […]
Ivan Reitman explains why he’s not directing Ghostbusters 3
s Sony continues its hunt for a director on the long-rumoured Ghostbusters III – with Bridesmaids helmer Paul Feig said to be first choice for an all-female reboot – SuperHeroHype caught up with Ivan Reitman for a promotional interview for his latest film Draft Day, during which they discussed his involvement with the third movie […]
Sylvester Stallone says Rambo V will be his next film
It’s been on the cards for a good few years now, but it finally looks like John J. Rambo is set for a return to the big screen, with Sylvester Stallone revealing to Vulture that Rambo V is likely to be his next film. “I’m getting ready for that. I’m starting to work out. I’m […]
Rian Johnson talks Star Wars, praises practical effects for Star Wars: Episode VII
After all of the excitement of yesterday’s alleged concept art and plot rumours for Star Wars: Epsidoe VII [which you can see here, here and here – but beware of potential spoilers], Star Wars: Episode VIII writer-director Rian Johnson (Looper) has taken a moment to share his thoughts on joining the franchise, as well as […]
Eddie Izzard, Oleysa Rulin and Noah Taylor join the cast of Sony’s Powers
Sony Television and PlayStation Network’s upcoming adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming’s comic book series Powers has bolstered its cast with the addition of Eddie Izzard (Hannibal), Oleysa Rulin (High School Musical) and Noah Taylor (Edge of Tomorrow). According to Deadline, Izzard will play Wolfe – “the bogeyman of the Powers universe […]
Constantine finds its Papa Midnite
The voodoo king of New Orleans is heading to NBC’s Constantine, with USA Today revealing that Michael James Shaw has secured the role of Papa Midnite in the upcoming DC television show. The character is described as ” a formidable magical adversary for demon hunter John Constantine… though with evil forces rising on Earth, they […]
Adam McKay and Will Ferrell to produce supervillain comedy Henchmen
Gary Sanchez Productions’ Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy will team up with animation company Bron Studios as creative collaborators and executive producers on the supervillain comedy Henchmen. Based on the short film Henchmen: Ill Suited, which just premiered at SIGGRAPH 2014, the movie is being directed by Adam Wood and is expected to […]
Several MCU cameos rumoured for Marvel’s Ant-Man
If reports are to be believed, one of the “creative differences” between Marvel and Edgar Wright on Ant-Man was said to be the studio’s desire to further integrate the film into the Marvel Cinematic Universe by incorporating a few familiar faces from the MCU into his script, and according to Latino-Review, they have the inside […]
Movie Review – The Expendables 3 (2014)
The Expendables 3, 2014. Directed by Patrick Hughes. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes, Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas, Kellan Lutz, Kelsey Grammer, Glen Powell, Ronda Rousey and Victor Ortiz. SYNOPSIS: Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle: to […]
Ben Affleck on the reaction to his casting in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
With Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice currently deep in production in Detroit, Ben Affleck has taken a moment out of his schedule to chat to Entertainment Weekly about his role as The Dark Knight, sharing a few thoughts on the negative fan reaction towards his casting… “Before I took the role, Warner Bros. gave […]
