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David Mackenzie and Peter Berg said to be frontrunners to direct Scarface remake

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Last week it was announced that Antoine Fuqua has vacated the director’s chair on Universal’s planned Scarface remake to focus on The Equalizer 2, and it looks like the studio is wasting little time in securing a replacement. According to THR, Universal has identified a shortlist headed up by David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) […]

UPDATE: Marvel rumoured to be working on a Namor the Sub-Mariner project

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If rumours are to be believed, Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Aquaman movie could find itself facing some competition on the underwater adventure front, with Reel News Hawaii reporting that Marvel is planning to go into production on a Namor the Sub-Mariner project. There's buzz around the island that two rival productions could be swimming on […]

Even Dame Judi Dench is pestering Daisy Ridley for Star Wars: The Last Jedi spoilers

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Despite the best efforts of Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley seems to be keeping any and all details on Star Wars: The Last Jedi close to her chest. However, that hasn’t stopped Ridley and Gad’s Murder on the Orient Express co-star and British screen legend Dame Judi Dench from taking a crack at prising some info […]

Michael Douglas confirms Hank Pym return for Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp

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Unlike the majority of stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Michael Douglas only signed a single film contract for his role as Hank Pym in 2015’s Ant-Man, but now we have confirmation from the man himself that he will be returning for the 2018 sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp., with Douglas posting the following to […]

The LEGO Batman Movie earns $92.6 million global opening, second to Fifty Shades Darker on $146.9 million

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Warner Bros.’ animated superhero comedy The LEGO Batman Movie has grossed $92.6 million in its opening weekend around the globe. The film grossed $55.6 million domestically to finish the weekend in top spot at the box office ahead of fellow new releases Fifty Shades Darker ($46.8 million) and John Wick: Chapter 2 ($30 million), and […]

Tim Minchin to play Friar Tuck in Robin Hood: Origins

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Tim Minchin has become the latest addition to the cast of Lionsgate and Summit’s Robin Hood reimagining Robin Hood: Origins, with the Australian comedian signing on to play the character of Friar Tuck. Robin Hood: Origins is being directed by Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders) and stars Kingsman’s Taron Egerton as the legendary English folk figure, who […]

Marvel and Fox’s X-Men TV pilot gets its first cast member

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With Bryan Singer now on board to direct, casting is underway on Marvel and Fox’s X-Men TV pilot, with EW reporting that Blair Redford (Switched at Birth, Satisfaction) has signed on to play Sam, described as “the strong-headed Native American leader of the underground network.” The TV series, which has Matt Nix (Burn Notice) on […]

Shailene Woodley will not be appearing in the Divergent TV movie

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This won’t come as much of a surprise to anyone who’s been following the story, but Shailene Woodley has officially confirmed that she won’t be reprising the role of Tris Prior in the TV-bound fourth and final chapter of the Divergent series, with the actress telling Vanity Fair: “No. I’m not going to be on […]

Jimmy Vee succeeds Kenny Baker as R2-D2 for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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Following the sad passing of Kenny Baker last year, Lucasfilm has now officially announced that Jimmy Vee will be taking over the iconic role of R2-D2 for December’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Vee, who also worked uncredited on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released a statement which reads: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to […]