Jake Gyllenhaal is heading to the small screen for the first time, with the Oscar-nominated actor teaming up with HBO to lead an adaptation of Gary Shteyngart’s critically acclaimed book Lake Success. Deadline reports that the series will see Gyllenhaal portraying Barry Cohen, a “narcissistic, self-deluded and hilariously divorced from the real world hedge fund […]
Avengers: Endgame cast discuss the Marvel blockbuster in video interviews
As the Avengers: Endgame promotional tour rolls on ahead of the film’s arrival later this month, we’ve got a selection of video interviews for the Marvel blockbuster featuring directors Anthony and Joe Russo along with cast members Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner), Karen Gillan (Nebula), Chris Evans (Captain America), Don Cheadle (War Machine), Brie Larson (Captain […]
Michelle Yeoh joins James Cameron’s Avatar sequels
Star Trek: Discovery and Crazy Rich Asians star Michelle Yeoh has become the latest addition to the cast of James Cameron’s Avatar sequels, where she will portray a scientist called Dr. Karina Mogue. “Throughout her career, Michelle has always created unique and memorable characters,” said Cameron. “I look forward to working with Michelle to do […]
Star Wars Pinball coming to Nintendo Switch in September
In more news coming out of this weekend’s Star Wars Celebration, Zen Studios has announced that Star Wars Pinball is coming to the Nintendo Switch this coming September, making it the first Star Wars game to arrive on the platform. Star Wars Pinball will include the entire collection of 19 digital pinball tables that span […]
Indie sci-fi feature Zoo-Head gets a poster and trailer
Ahead of its screening at next month’s Sci-Fi London Film Festival, we’ve got a poster and trailer for Zoo-Head, the new feature from filmmaker Navin Dev (Red Kingdom Rising). Check them out here, along with the official synopsis… Charlie is a zoo-head, a slang term given to junkies addicted to a powerful hallucinogenic that has […]
Preacher to end with season 4, reveals Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen has shared a brief teaser for the upcoming fourth season of AMC’s Preacher adaptation, which reveals that the next season will be its last. Take a look at the teaser here… pic.twitter.com/tlIXrl1ow3 — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) April 8, 2019 Based on the comic book series by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon and developed […]
Watch highlights of The Mandalorian panel from Star Wars Celebration
Yesterday at Star Wars Celebration, executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni were joined on stage by cast members Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano and Carl Weathers as Lucasfilm gave fans a peak into the world of The Mandalorian, the first ever live-action Star Wars TV show, which is set to launch on the Disney+ streaming […]
The Flickering Myth Reaction to the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer
The Flickering Myth writing team share their thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker… Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 kicked off with a bang yesterday as Lucasfilm unveiled the title and trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX – which, henceforth, shall be known as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The Star Wars franchise […]
Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy adds Tenika Davis as The Flare
Deadline is reporting that Steven S. DeKnight’s (Daredevil) upcoming Netflix adaptation of the Mark Millar and Frank Quitely comic book series Jupiter’s Legacy has added Tenika Davis (Incorporated) in a recurring role. Davis is set to portray Petra Small / The Flare, “the daughter of legendary hero Fitz Small, aka the original Flare. Despite her […]
Marvel announces History of the Marvel Universe limited series
Marvel has announced that writer Mark Waid (Avengers: No Road Home) and artists Javier Rodriguez and Alvaro Lopez are teaming up for the six-part limited series History of the Marvel Universe limited series, which will explore the sprawling, interconnected web of rich history, dating back to its very beginnings in a huge new story. “We’ve […]