Next week sees the launch of Power Rangers: Shattered Grid, a comic book event which sees the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers squarring off against Lord Drakkon, a villainous Tommy Oliver from an alternate dimension.To whet our appetites for the event – which will span the pages of Boom! Studios’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #24-#30, Saban’s Go Go Power […]
Netflix acquires Monty Python back catalogue
The official Monty Python website has announced that Netflix has acquired almost all of the back catalogue of the legendary British comedy troupe.Beginning April 15th, the streaming service will be home to the films Life of Brian, The Holy Grail and The Meaning of Life, along with the entire run of Monty Python’s Flying Circus. […]
Amy Adams in talks for The True American
Earlier this week it was announced that Mark Ruffalo (Thor: Ragnarok) and Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) are set to star in Pablo Larrain’s (Jackie) next film The True American, and now comes word from Variety that Amy Adams (Arrival, Justice League) is also in talks to join the project.The True American is based on […]
Justice League costume designer explains why Superman’s black suit wasn’t used
Despite a number of rumours and teases in the run up to the film’s release, Superman’s black suit was absent from Justice League, with Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel opting to stick with his classic blue and red costume following his resurrection in the DC blockbuster.As we discovered last month, the black suit – which […]
A Backdraft sequel will reportedly start shooting in April
According to Moviehole, Universal Pictures is in development on a sequel to Ron Howard’s action drama Backdraft, with the studio reportedly tapping director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego (Apollo 18, Open Grave) to helm the project.The site reports that the tentatively-titled Backdraft II will revolve around Sean McCaffrey, the now-adult son of Kurt Russell’s character from the first […]
Lena Dunham’s Camping adds Juliette Lewis, Bridget Everett, Brett Gelman and more
Earlier this week it was announced that David Tennant has joined Jennifer Garner in HBO’s upcoming series Camping from the Girls duo of Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner, and now comes word from THR that the show has filled out its supporting cast.According to the site, Garner and Tennant will be joined by Juliette Lewis […]
Go Beneath the Dark Crystal with Boom! and The Jim Henson Company
Boom! Studios and The Jim Henson Company have announced the upcoming launch of Jim Henson’s Beneath the Dark Crystal, an all-new twelve issue limited series set to debut in July 2018.Writer Adam Smith (Jim Henson’s Labyrinth 2017 Special) and rising-star artist Alexandria Huntington unveil a new sequel to the hit film as Kensho arrives at […]
TV adaptation of superhero comic book series Astro City in development
FremantleMedia North America has snapped up the rights to writer Kurt Busiek and artists Brent Anderson and Alex Ross’ superhero comic book series Astro City and is in development on a TV adaptation.Originally debuting in 1995 at Image Comics, and currently published by DC, Astro City takes place in the titular metropolis, where it explores […]
Once Upon a Time announces returning stars for series finale
With ABC bringing the curtain down on Once Upon a Time this May after seven seasons, the network has announced that it is bringing back former stars Josh Dallas (Prince Charming), Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White), Jennifer Morrison (Emma Swan) and Emilie de Ravin (Belle French) for the series finale.“Seven years after we set off on […]
Marvel confirms that Hawkeye is “part of the world” of Avengers: Infinity War
Having been absent from all of the marketing material so far (including the credits list of the latest poster), it’s understandable why fans of Hawkeye are starting to get a little concerned that Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton may not have much – if anything – to do in next month’s Avengers: Infinity War.We have of […]
