Sony’s Masters of the Universe movie finally looks like it could be set to escape development hell, with Aaron Nee and Adam Nee (Band of Robbers) signing on to direct the big screen reboot of the classic Mattel toy line last month ahead of a planned release in December 2019.Thanks to That Hashtag Show, we now […]
Avengers: Infinity War directors have no interest in directing a DC movie
After impressing with Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, directors Anthony and Joe Russo were chosen by Marvel to succeed Joss Whedon on the Avengers series, with the brothers handling both Avengers: Infinity War and the as-yet-untitled Avengers 4.However, unlike The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron helmer Whedon – who […]
Paul Feig stills wants to make a Ghostbusters sequel
With a mixed reception from audiences, and a disappointing global box office of $229 million – resulting in a $70 million loss – one would have to assume that a sequel to Paul Feig’s female-led Ghostbusters reboot isn’t exactly top of the list of priorities at Sony.However, speaking to Yahoo at CinemaCon where he was […]
Ralph Fiennes and Rebecca Hall join John Michael McDonagh’s The Forgiven
The Guard and Calvary director John Michael McDonagh has tapped Ralph Feinnes (A Bigger Splash) and Rebecca Hall (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women) to lead the cast of his new film The Forgiven, which also has Said Taghmaoui (Wonder Woman) and Mark Strong (Deep State) attached to star.Based on the novel by Lawrence Osborne, […]
Woody Harrelson and Mandy Moore joining Roland Emmerich’s WWII film Midway
In May of last year it was announced that destroyer of worlds Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, 2012) will be directing the World War II movie Midway, and now comes word from Deadline that Woody Harrelson (Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Mandy Moore (47 Meters Down) are in talks to join the film.Midway will feature […]
First details on Blumhouse and Hulu’s holiday event horror series Into the Dark
Blumhouse Television and streaming service Hulu have announced details of their horror event series Into the Dark, which will run for twelve episodes over a year period, each inspired by a different holiday from the month of its release.The first episode, entitled The Body and based on director Paul Davis’ short of the same name, […]
Ben Kingsley to play Salvador Dali in Mary Harron’s Dali Land
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Ben Kingsley is set to play surrealist artist Salvador Dali in Dali Land, the new film from American Psycho director Mary Harron.The film is being told through the eyes of Dali’s young assistant (Frank Dillane) as he helps the artist prepare for a big show. Lesley Manville is also […]
Sony Screen Gems planning exorcism horror franchise
Sony Screen Gems has snapped up the life rights to legendary Italian priest and exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth, with the intention of launching a new horror franchise similar to that of The Conjuring.Amorth, who passed away in 2016, conducted tens of thousands of supposed exorcisms for the Vatican during his career, and left behind details […]
Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War adds $275 million in second weekend and pushes MCU beyond $16 billion
After enjoying a record breaking opening last time around, and becoming the fastest movie to reach $1 billion yesterday, Marvel’s superhero blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War has added a further $275 million worldwide in its second weekend.Domestically, Infinity War retained top spot with $112.5 million (the second-biggest second weekend ever), pushing its North American haul to […]
The Path’s Michelle Monaghan returning to the small screen for Messiah
Following last month’s news that The Path has been cancelled by Hulu after three seasons, Michelle Monaghan looks set for a swift return to the small screen with the actress signing on to star in Netflix’s Messiah.The ten episode series revolves around a man who emerges from the Middle East claiming he has been sent […]
