After several years stuck in development hell, Paramount Pictures and Platinum Dunes came close to finally getting another chapter of the Friday the 13th saga into production early in 2017, only for the studio to pull the plug on the project a couple of months before filming. During an interview with Syfy Wire, Brad Fuller […]
Rumour: Joker origin movie targeting an R-rating due to female nudity
With the Joker movie moving full steam ahead towards a planned September production start date, a new rumour has surfaced via Geeks WorldWide which states that the film will be targeting an R-rating. Considering the project has been described as a gritty take on the Clown Prince of Crime’s origins, an R-rating certainly wouldn’t come […]
James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli reportedly leaning towards Idris Elba for next 007
With Daniel Craig set to make his fifth and final appearance as James Bond in next year’s as-yet-untitled Bond 25 from director Danny Boyle, the rumour mill appears to be wasting little time in looking towards his replacement as 007. According to The Independent, The Equalizer 2 director Antoine Fuqua revealed details of a conversation […]
Rumoured three-month reshoots on X-Men: Dark Phoenix debunked
Back in March it was announced that 20th Century Fox had pushed back the release dates for both The New Mutants and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, with the latter set to undergo a round of reshoots in response to feedback from a test screening. Due to scheduling issues with the cast, the reshoots have been set […]
Shark sequel 47 Meters Down: The Next Chapter gets a teaser trailer
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Entertainment Studios has unveiled the first trailer for 47 Meters Down: The Next Chapter, the follow-up to the hit 2017 shark thriller; check it out here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXOaQ9x0eeI 47 Meters Down: The Next Chapter takes place in the backpacking mecca of Brazil, against the […]
Guy Pearce to replace Michael Sheen in Bloodshot movie
Having kicked off production this week, it looks like Sony’s Valiant comic book adaptation Bloodshot is making a quick casting change, with Variety reporting that Guy Pearce is in talks to replace Michael Sheen, who has been forced to drop out of the project due to scheduling conflicts. Pearce will take on the role of […]
Kiana Madeira to play gender-swapped villain Spin in The Flash season 5
The CW’s superhero show The Flash has added a new DC villain to its upcoming fifth season, with Deadline reporting that Kiana Madeira (Sacred Lies) is set to play a gender-swapped version of the character Spin. In DC Comics continuity, Spin is a man called Auerbach who possesses the ability to manipulate emotions. The Arrowverse […]
Brie Larson to reunite with Short Term 12 director for Just Mercy
Having recently wrapped production on the superhero blockbuster Captain Marvel, it is being reported that Oscar winner Brie Larson is now in final talks to join the cast of Warner Bros. Pictures’ courtroom drama Just Mercy. Should Larson sign on, she would reunite with her Short Term 12 and The Glass Castle director Destin Daniel […]
Patrick Wilson and Ed Skrein join Roland Emmerich’s Midway
Independence Day director Roland Emmerich continues to assemble his cast for the World War II epic Midway, with Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool) the latest names to join the ensemble. The film will tell the story of the Battle of Midway, a turning point in the Pacific theater during WWII. Wilson is […]
Batman tops both the bestselling comics and graphic novels of July 2018
The Dark Knight reigned supreme in both Diamond Comic Distributors’ comic book and graphic novels sales charts for July 2018, with Batman #50 the bestselling issue of the month, and Batman Vol. 6: Bride or Burglar the bestselling trade paperback. However, DC Entertainment has to settle for second place overall in terms of publishers, with […]
