Back in November it was reported that Michelle Yeoh was in talks to reprise her Star Trek: Discovery role as Philippa Georgiou for a spinoff series centred on her character’s exploits in Starfleet’s Section 31 black ops division, and now CBS All Access has officially announced that the project is in the works. “I’m so excited to […]
Rumour: Marvel considering R-rating for Black Widow movie
With The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of Fox edging ever closer and the rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four almost within Marvel’s grasp, there’s been a lot of speculation among fans over the past year as to whether Disney and Marvel may be open to breaking its PG-13 policy as Deadpool is welcomed into […]
Jesse L. Martin returning to The Flash after medical leave of absence
Back in November it was announced that Detective Joe West actor Jesse L. Martin was taking a leave of absence from The Flash due to medical reasons, and now comes word that he’s returning to The CW’s DC superhero show. Martin had injured his back during the break between the fourth and fifth season, which […]
Alex Kurtzman on tempting Patrick Stewart back to Star Trek, reveals second animated series in the works
Last August it was announced that Patrick Stewart is set to reprise his role as Jean-Luc Picard for a Star Trek: The Next Generation sequel series at CBS All Access, which will pick up fifteen years after the events of Star Trek: Nemesis. Speaking to THR, executive producer and franchise overseer Alex Kurtzman has discussed […]
X-Men: Dark Phoenix budget reportedly balloons to $200 million
M-Day is approaching for 20th Century Fox’s X-Men series, with The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of Fox’s film and TV assets heading into its final stages and expected to complete by the end of the first quarter of 2019. Over the weekend it was rumoured that the studio has now pulled the plug on all […]
Full list of winners from the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards
The Broadcast Film Critics Association and Broadcast Television Journalists Association announced the winners of the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday night, with Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma named Best Picture and the top TV honours going to The Americans (Best Drama Series), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Best Comedy Series) and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American […]
Paddington’s Paul King drops out of Disney’s Pinocchio remake
Back in February of last year it was announced that Disney had enlisted Paddington and Paddington 2 director Paul King to helm its live-action Pinocchio remake, but now comes word that King has exited the project, leaving the film’s status up in the air. “I don’t think it’s a secret anymore, but the film has […]
Cop thriller Black and Blue adds Frank Grillo, Reid Scott, Beau Knapp and Tyrese Gibson
Deadline is reporting that Screen Gems’ cop thriller Black and Blue has filled out its cast with the addition of Frank Grillo (Captain America: Civil War), Reid Scott (Venom), Beau Knapp (Destroyer) and Tyrese Gibson (The Fate of the Furious). Black and Blue will see Oscar-nominated actress Naomie Harris (Moonlight) taking on the role of […]
Captain Marvel producer confirms that Yon-Rogg will appear in the movie
If you’ve been paying close attention to all of the news about Captain Marvel – particularly the merchandise – then this will come as little surprise, but producer Jonathan Schwartz has confirmed to Screen Rant that the Kree villain Yon-Rogg is set to feature in March’s superhero blockbuster. “Yon-Rogg does pop up, yeah,” admitted Schwartz. […]
Netflix facing $25 million lawsuit over Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Netflix is facing a $25 million lawsuit over last month’s interactive movie Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, with children’s book publisher Chooseco, the company behind the Choose Your Own Adventure books, filing against the streaming giant for breaching its trademark. “Chooseco and Netflix engaged in extensive negotiations that were ongoing for a number of years, but Netflix […]
