With Ryan Murphy announcing last week that the upcoming eighth season of American Horror Story will be the long-rumoured Murder House / Coven crossover, it has been revealed that Emma Roberts is set to reprise her role as Madison Montgomery from the third season of the show, with Roberts posting the following message to Instagram… https://instagram.com/p/BkI_2qClpWA/?utm_source=ig_embed […]
Giancarlo Esposito joins Cinemax’s Jett
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul star Giancarlo Esposito has signed on to star alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game) in the upcoming drama series Jett, which has received a straight-to-series order from Cinemax. The series, penned by Sebastian Gutierrez (Gothika), follows world-class thief Daisy ”Jett” Kowalski (Gugino), who is forced back into doing what she […]
Lovecraft Country adds Courtney B. Vance, Elizabeth Debicki and Aunjanue Ellis
Deadline is reporting that Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson), Aunjanue Ellis (Quantico) and Elizabeth Debicki (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) have signed on to star in HBO’s Lovecraft Country, a new straight-to-series drama from Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot. Based on the 2016 novel […]
Sammy Davis, Jr. biopic in development from Transformers producer
Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has set up a biopic of the legendary entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. at Paramount Pictures, with the studio looking to fast track the project. Deadline reports that the movie will take inspiration from Davis’ 1965 memoir Yes I Can: The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr. and is being produced by […]
Optimus Prime could get his own Transformers spinoff movie
This December, Paramount Pictures and Hasbro take their first step in shifting the Transformers franchise from the ‘Bayverse’ with the release of the series’ first spinoff movie, the 80s-set Bumblebee. And, according to producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, another fan favourite Autobot may well be next in line for the solo movie treatment. “We’ve gotten a […]
Josh Brolin keen to return as Thanos after Avengers 4
We know that Josh Brolin will be reprising the role of Thanos for next year’s as-yet-untitled Avengers: Infinity War follow-up, but the actor has now revealed to Screen Rant that he’s hoping to get the opportunity to bring the Mad Titan back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe during Phase Four or beyond. During a press […]
Disney ups Fox offer to $71.3 billion in bidding war with Comcast
Last week, Comcast – the parent company of Universal Pictures – attempted to hijack The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets with an all-cash bid of $65 billion, and now Disney has fired back with its own improved offer. Reports are circulating that Disney is now offering $71.3 billion […]
Atari VCS Tribute Edition announced as Collector’s Edition sells out
With the Atari VCS Collector’s Edition selling out on IndieGogo, Atari has responded to the incredible demand for the retro-inspired version of the new console by announcing the Atari VCS Tribute Edition. Those who missed out on the Collector’s Edition have another chance to pre-purchase the Atari VCS Tribute Edition, featuring the same iconic real-wood […]
Rumour: Lucasfilm puts all future Star Wars Anthology movies on hold following Solo’s disastrous box office
In the wake of the disappointing box office opening of Solo: A Star Wars Story last month, Disney’s head of distribution Dave Hollis revealed that the studio would be spending some time evaluating why the latest instalment of the blockbuster soap opera franchise failed to connect with audiences, and how they approach the Star Wars […]
Marvel’s Iron Fist could be joined by The Punisher and Daredevil panels at San Diego Comic-Con
Marvel Studios may be sitting out Hall H at this year’s Comic-Con, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe will have a presence in San Diego next month thanks to Marvel Television. According to Deadline, Marvel is bringing Iron Fist star Finn Jones and other cast members and producers to hold a panel for the second season […]
