Legendary Entertainment has picked up the film and TV rights to Jeff Lemire’s Eisner-winning superhero comic book series Black Hammer, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed. The comic, published by Dark Horse, is described as “a multi-generational narratives spanning multiple genres and eras” and investigates the fate of superheroes and villains in the fictional world of […]
The Favourite wins five Craft Awards at the British Independent Film Awards 2018
Ahead of the full ceremony next month, BIFA has announced the winners of the Craft Awards at the 2018 British Independent Film Awards, with Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite taking five honours in Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Make Up & Hair Design and Best Production Design. There were also wins for You […]
Library of the Dead TV series in development
Variety is reporting that Glenn Cooper’s bestselling Library of the Dead book trilogy is in development as a high-end TV series from Italy’s Lucisano Media Group and France’s Federation Entertainment. The Library of the Dead books have sold over 6 million copies worldwide and follow “a New York-based FBI agent named Will Piper and involves […]
Michael Pena and Eva Longoria to play Dora the Explorer’s parents
As filming on Paramount and Walden Media’s live-action Dora the Explorer movie continues, we have word that Michael Pena (Ant-Man and the Wasp) and Eva Longoria (Dog Days) have both joined the cast of the film. According to THR, Pena and Longoria will play Cole and Elena Marquez, the parents of Dora, who is being […]
Hulu developing two series from George R.R. Martin’s Wild Cards
Two years ago it was announced that Universal Cable Productions was developing an adaptation of Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin’s Wild Cards book series, and now comes word from THR that streaming service Hulu is opening a writers room for two TV series as part of a shared Wild Cards universe. Launching in […]
Jon Cryer cast as Lex Luthor in Supergirl
Last month it was confirmed that Lex Luthor is set to make his Supergirl debut this season, and now comes word from THR that The CW has cast the Man of Steel’s arch-nemesis for the superhero series. The trade reports that Emmy-winning Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer is set to take on […]
Bumblebee director reportedly wanted for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
If rumours are to be believed, Marvel Studios may be zeroing in on a replacement for James Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, with The Disinsider reporting that Kubo and the Two Strings helmer Travis Knight is in contention to replace Gunn in the director’s chair. Knight – whose next film, the Transformers […]
Sneak peek clip and images for Star Wars Resistance Season 1 Episode 8 – ‘Synara’s Score’
Disney and Lucasfilm have released a batch of images and a sneak peek clip for Sunday’s eighth episode of Star Wars Resistance, titled ‘Synara’s Score’; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Star Wars Resistance Season 1 Episode 7 Review – ‘Signal from Sector Six’ In“Synara’s Score” – Doza enlists Yeager’s team to assist in the […]
Oscar Isaac found working on X-Men: Apocalypse “excruciating”
During an interview with GQ, actor Oscar Isaac has been reflecting on his role as the titular villain in 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse, describing his experience on the set of the Bryan Singer-directed superhero movie as “excruciating”. “Apocalypse, that was excruciating,” said Isaac. “I didn’t know when I said yes that that was what was going to be […]
Dark Horse Comics announces Hellboy Day in March 2019
Dark Horse Comics has announced that March 23rd 2019 will serve as Hellboy Day, celebrating the 25th anniversary of legendary comic book creator Mike Mignola’s most famous creation! “When I created Hellboy way back when I never imagined he would be around long enough to celebrate a 25th anniversary,” said Mike Mignola. “I’m grateful to the […]
