In a packed December that includes the DC blockbuster Aquaman, animated superhero adventure Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Disney sequel Mary Poppins Returns and Transformers spinoff Bumblebee, it was always like that at least one film was going to find itself struggling in the marketplace – and that film is Mortal Engines.The Peter Jackson-produced adaptation of Philip […]
Former Black Widow director candidate slams Marvel Studios
Prior to the appointment of Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome), Marvel Studios was said to have met with a host of potential female filmmakers – upwards of 65, apparently – for the director’s chair on the Black Widow solo movie. One of those it seems was Argentinian director Lucrecia Martel (Zama), who has revealed to The Daily […]
Sinister Six movie still part of Sony’s Marvel plans
Back when it still had ambitions of spinning The Amazing Spider-Man out into its own shared superhero universe, Sony announced that it would be producing a Sinister Six movie, with Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods) brought in to write and direct.The supervillain team-up was teased during the end credits of The Amazing Spider-Man […]
Keanu Reeves talks briefly about his Toy Story 4 casting
Last month it was announced that Keanu Reeves is set to join the Toy Story Gang with an appearance in next year’s animated sequel Toy Story 4, and during an interview with Collider the John Wick star has spoken briefly about how his casting came about.“I got a call which was really cool out the […]
James Wan on why he chose to make an Aquaman movie
As the promotional push for Aquaman continues, director James Wan has been chatting to The New York Times about the DC blockbuster, with the filmmaker explaining why he chose the oft-ridiculed King of Atlantis for his first superhero movie (having had the choice between that and The Flash), and whether he felt any pressure due […]
Star Wars Battlefront II to introduce Count Dooku, Anakin Skywalker, the 501st Legion and a new game mode
With 2018 drawing to a close, EA Games has unveiled an updated road map for its upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II content covering January and February 2019, which will continue the Clone Wars theme by introducing Count Dooku and Anakin Skywalker.January 2019 will bring us the Separatist leader and Sith Lord, along with Coruscant Guard […]
Amy Pascal wants Spider-Man to stay in the MCU after Spider-Man: Far From Home
A few years back, when Sony was planning to launch a whole shared universe around its Amazing Spider-Man reboot, the idea of the web-slinger mixing it with Iron Man and company as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe seemed little more than a pipe dream.However, as we all know, Sony scrapped its plans following the […]
Live-action Ultraman reboot in development
THR is reporting that Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions has tapped Starlight Runner Entertainment to reboot the classic Japanese superhero Ultraman across multiple platforms, including a possible live-action streaming series.“Ultraman is one of my greatest childhood heroes,” said Starlight Runner CEO Jeff Gomez. “We’re honored to be embarking on this mission to bring this family of characters back to the […]
Michael Gross signs on for Tremors 7
The Kevin Bacon-headlined sequel series may have failed to make it to the screen, but it seems we’re getting the next best thing as actor Michael Gross has revealed that he’s signed on to reprise the role of Burt Gummer for a seventh instalment in the Tremors movie franchise.“Tremors fans will be delighted to know […]
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in trailer for HBO’s Brexit
As Britain’s EU exit draws ever closer, HBO has unveiled the first trailer for its TV movie Brexit, which sees Benedict Cumberbatch taking on the role of Dominic Cummings, the controversial Campaign Director of Vote Leave. Watch the trailer here…According to HBO, Brexit will reveal “the personalities, strategies and feuds of the Leave and Remain […]
