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Halle Bailey brushes aside criticism of Ariel casting in The Little Mermaid

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Back at the start of last month it was announced that Grammy-nominated R&B artist Halle Bailey has been cast in the title role in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. As is often the case when it comes to beloved characters, reaction to the casting was mixed, and sadly included a vocal minority who […]

Jamie Dornan to star alongside Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater in Dr. Death

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Fifty Shades of Grey and The Fall star Jamie Dornan has signed on to star alongside Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater in Dr. Death, a new limited drama TV series from Universal Content Productions, which is based upon the Wondery podcast of the same name. The series will see Dornan as Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a […]

Guillermo del Toro says he’s “not a superhero guy” but still open to more comic book movies

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Guilermo del Toro has certainly built up plenty of comic book experience over the years, with Blade II, Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army on his C.V., not to mention several years of development on both an Incredible Hulk TV series and Justice League Dark movie, both of which ultimately failed to come to fruition. […]

It director to produce adaptation of Stephen King’s Roadwork

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Having enjoyed huge success with 2017’s It, filmmaker Andy Muschietti looks set to follow next month’s It Chapter Two with another Stephen King adaptation, albeit in a producing capacity. According to Radio Cantilo (via DreadCentral), Muschietti and his producing partner Barbera Muschietti are set to produce a feature film based upon King’s 1981 novel Roadwork, with […]

The Doctors: The Paul McGann Years to materialise in September

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Koch Media continues its deep dive into the world of Doctor Who this September with the release of The Doctors: The Paul McGann Years, a two-disc set presenting the definitive look at the era of The Eighth Doctor. Presented by Sophie Aldred, Robert Dick and the voice of the Daleks Nicholas Briggs, the set includes […]

Tony Todd heads to the Realm of Shadows for new horror anthology

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Horror legend Tony Todd has signed on to the cast of Realm of Shadows, an anthology horror movie which promises to delve into “a world of mystery, possession and shadows”. The Candyman and Final Destination star will portray Fr. Dudley, a long time Catholic priest, dedicated to his profession, who must watch out for his […]

Coming to America 2 director discusses the sequel as John Amos confirmed to return

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Having teamed with Eddie Murphy on the upcoming Rudy Ray Moore biopic Dolemite Is My Name, director Craig Brewer now finds himself tackling Coming 2 America, the sequel to Murphy’s 1988 comedy classic – an experience he says is “both a joy and incredibly daunting.” “Every day we realize the legacy that we are playing […]

Lucasfilm to produce Children of Blood and Bone for Disney

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Back in February it was announced that Rick Famuyiwa (Dope) had signed on to direct an adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s YA fantasy Children of Blood and Bone for Fox 2000, and now comes word that the project has transitioned to Lucasfilm following Disney’s Fox acquisition. Deadline reports that Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy is on board to […]

House of X and The Joker lead bestselling comic books and graphic novels of July 2019

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Diamond Comic Distributors has unveiled its sales charts for the month of July 2019, with Marvel’s House of X and Powers of X leading the way in terms of the bestselling comic titles and DC’s The Joker the top of the pack when it comes to graphic novels. Bestselling Comics of July 2019 1. HOUSE […]