Some extremely sad news this afternoon, as it has been announced that Adam West – known for his iconic role as the Caped Crusader in the classic 1960s Batman TV series – passed away yesterday aged 88 after a short battle with leukaemia. “Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight, and aspired to […]
Joel Edgerton wants Star Wars return
Having portrayed the character of Owen Lars is Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, actor Joel Edgerton has revealed that he’s keen for a return to the galaxy far, far away should Disney and Lucasfilm pull the trigger on the rumoured Obi-Wan […]
Fantastic Beasts sequel casting teenage versions of Newt Scamander, Albus Dumbledore, Gellert Grindelwald and Leta Lestrange
The official Pottermore site has announced that Warner Bros. is holding an open casting call for the upcoming sequel Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 in order to find teenage versions of Newt Scamander, Leta Lestrange, Gellert Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore, along with a new character called Sebastian.The site reports that the film will […]
Doug Liman to direct sci-fi fantasy Unearthed
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Doug Liman has signed on to direct Unearthed, a sci-fi fantasy based upon the upcoming YA novel from Amie Kauffman and Meagan Spooner, which is described as “Tomb Raider meets Indiana Jones in space”.The project will reunite Liman with screenwriters Jez and John Henry Butterworth (Edge of Tomorrow), and is […]
Nicolas Cage seeks revenge against a religious sect in action thriller Mandy
According to Deadline, Nicolas Cage has signed on to star in the action thriller Mandy, which is being directed by Panos Cosmatos (Beyond the Black Rainbow). Set to begin production this summer in Belgium, the film takes place in 1983 and will see Cage as Red Miller, a broken and haunted man out for revenge […]
Marvel Studios won’t rush characters for the sake of diversity
Having come in for some criticism during the early stages of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a lack of diversity, Marvel Studios has begun making strides to correct the issue, with its Phase Three line-up set to include the likes of Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Ant-Man and the Wasp.Nevertheless, Marvel has certainly taken its […]
Zhang Ziyi joins the MonsterVerse beginning with Godzilla: King of the Monsters
According to Variety, Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi has signed on for a major role in Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse franchise, beginning with 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters.Although specific details are being kept under wraps, her character is said to be a significant figure within the covert Monarch organisation. Given that it’s said to be a […]
Jennifer Connelly boards TNT’s Snowpiercer TV pilot
Back in November of last year it was announced that TNT had given the green light to a TV pilot for Snowpiercer, based on the acclaimed 2013 movie from Bong Joon Ho, and now we have word that Jennifer Connelly has signed on to star opposite Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs. Snowpiercer will take place seven years […]
Director Gore Verbinski exits Fox’s Gambit movie
Well, just when you thought the Gambit movie was finally set to become a reality…Yes, that’s right – 20th Century Fox and Channing Tatum’s long-gestating X-Men spinoff movie has hit another major roadblock, with director Gore Verbinski exiting the project in what Deadline describes as an “amicable split” due to scheduling issues.Verbinski only boarded the […]
Al Pacino to play Joe Paterno for director Barry Levinson and HBO
Variety is reporting that Al Pacino is set to play former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in an as-yet-untitled film for HBO and director Barry Levinson, which will explore the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.The logline for the film reads: “After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn […]
