Director Dexter Fletcher has revealed that he considered bringing together two of music’s biggest icons in this year’s Elton John film Rocketman.Having stepped in to complete Bohemian Rhapsody following Bryan Singer’s firing, Fletcher gave some thought to have Rami Malek reprising his Oscar-winning role as Freddie Mercury for a brief cameo in a scene alongside […]
Star Wars Celebration returning to Anaheim in 2020
The official Star Wars website has announced that Star Wars Celebration is returning to Anaheim, California next year, with the fourteenth edition of the convention set to run between August 27th and August 30th 2020.Celebration Anaheim II promises “four fun-filled days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, […]
Simon Kinberg says X-Men: Dark Phoenix failure “is on me”
It was meant to serve as the grand finale to the near-twenty year franchise, but things didn’t go according to plan for 20th Century Fox’s X-Men: Dark Phoenix, with the film failing to catch fire with fans and critics and scoring not only the worst reviews of the series, but also the lowest box office […]
Abbey Lee replaces Elizabeth Debicki in Lovecraft Country
The Wrap is reporting that Mad Max: Fury Road and The Neon Demon actress Abbey Lee has signed on to replace Elizabeth Debicki in the cast of the Jordan Peel and J.J. Abrams-produced HBO series Lovecraft Country.Lovecraft Country “follows 25-year-old Atticus Black (Jonathan Majors), who joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his […]
Imogen Poots to lead Black Christmas remake for Blumhouse Productions
After reviving the Halloween franchise last year, Blumhouse Production is now turning its attention to another classic 70s slasher, with The Wrap reporting that Imogen Poots is set to headline a remake of 1974’s Black Christmas. Here’s a teaser poster for the upcoming film…One of the earliest entries in the slasher genre, the original Black […]
Bad Boys spinoff L.A.’s Finest renewed for second season
Series stars and executive producers Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba have announced that Spectrum Originals has renewed the Bad Boys spinoff show L.A.’s Finest for a second season.“We’re thrilled L.A.’s Finest has resonated with our subscribers in such a major way. When I first saw the pilot – a show about two strong women learning to […]
Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy Bates join Clint Eastwood’s The Ballad of Richard Jewell
Casting is underway on Clint Eastwood’s next directorial effort, with Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya) and Oscar-winners Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) and Kathy Bates (Misery) signing on to star in The Ballad of Richard Jewell.The real-life tale will see Hauser portraying Jewell, a security guard whose life was torn apart by the […]
Josh Hartnett and Bridget Regan set for Paradise Lost
Penny Dreadful star Josh Hartnett is set for a return to the small screen, with THR reporting that the actor has signed on to Paradise Lost, a ten-episode drama series from Spectrum Originals and Paramount Network, which will see him leading the cast alongside Bridget Regan (Jane the Virgin).Created by Rodes Fishburne (Blood & Oil), […]
Disney+ offers first look at new Monsters, Inc. and Chip ‘n’ Dale animated series
During this week’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Disney has unveiled a first glimpse of two of its original animated series for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service in the Monsters, Inc. spinoff Monsters at Work and a rebooted Chip ‘n’ Dale series.First up, we have a look at Tylor Tuskmon (voiced by Ben Feldman), the […]
Marvel unveils first Immortal variant covers
Marvel has announced that it is set to pay homage to the many faces of the Marvel universe this September with a line-up of ‘Immortal’ variant covers each modelled after Bruce Banner’s transformation from the pages of Immortal Hulk. Check out the first four here, along with a full list of all the variant covers […]
