Filming has officially wrapped on Aladdin, Disney’s latest live-action remake from its animated back catalogue, with stars Mena Massoud (Aladdin) and Naomi Scott (Jasmine) taking to social media to announce that production on the Guy Ritchie-directed film is now complete. Wrap day today. What an incredible 6 months. I can honestly say I’ve enjoyed every […]
Disney’s Aladdin criticised for “browning up” white extras
As filming continues on Disney’s Aladdin, the Guy Ritchie-directed live-action adaptation has now come under fire due to reports that the production has been “browning up” extras. According to the Sunday Times (via Deadline), the film has around 500 extras on set, with 400 of the background performers from Indian, Middle Eastern, African, Medierranean or […]
HBO chief provides updates on Game of Thrones, Big Little Lies, True Detective, Deadwood and more
HBO network president Casey Bloys has been discussing the premium cable network’s upcoming slate during a presentation at the Television Critics Association press tour, providing brief updates on big shows such as Game of Thrones, Big Little Lies, True Detective and Deadwood. Firstly, Bloys clarified that 2019’s eight and final season will not serve as […]
Full list of winners from the 2018 Golden Globe Awards
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the winners fo the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards last night, with big wins for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Best Picture – Drama), Lady Bird (Best Picture – Comedy or Musical), Big Little Lies (Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel […]
2018 Golden Globe Awards nominations announced, check out a full list here
The nominations for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards have been announced this morning, with Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water leading the pack with seven nominations in total including Best Picture – Drama, a category it will contest with Call Me By Your Name, Dunkirk, The Post and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. […]
HBO officially renews Big Little Lies for season 2 with new director
After reports that the second season of Big Little Lies is slated to begin production in the Spring of 2018, HBO has now officially confirmed that it has renewed the hit drama series, with Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman once again producing and starring and creator David E. Kelley back on writing duties. Director Jean-Marc […]
Big Little Lies season 2 set to begin production in Spring 2018
Although it is yet to be officially confirmed by HBO, TV Line is reporting that the cable network is eyeing a Spring 2018 start date for the second season of its acclaimed drama series Big Little Lies. “We’re kicking around ideas and trying to lasso the talent [and] get the band back together,” said writer […]
Bryan Fuller on his Star Trek: Discovery exit and original plans for an anthology series
Having initially been brought on board to develop and serve as showrunner on CBS’ new series Star Trek: Discovery, Bryan Fuller exited the project this past October. During an interview with EW, Fuller shared a few words on his departure from the series, stating that: “I got to dream big. I was sad for a week […]
Mads Mikkelsen to star in graphic novel adaptation Polar
According to Variety, Mads Mikkelsen has signed on to star in Polar, an adaptation of Victor Santos’ Dark Horse graphic novel Polar: Came from the Cold. The film will see Mikkelsen as “the world’s top assassin Duncan Vizla, A.K.A the Black Kaiser who is retiring when his former employer marks him as a liability to […]
Sam Taylor-Johnson to direct Aaron Taylor-Johnson in A Million Little Pieces
Variety is reporting that Sam Taylor-Johnson is set to direct her husband Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a feature adaptation of James Frey’s book A Million Little Pieces. Originally published as a memoir telling the story of Frey’s rehabilitation from drug and alcohol abuse, the author subsequently admitted on The Oprah Winfrey Show that he had fabricated […]
