Back in 2016 it was announced that 20th Century Fox had optioned the rights to the Clue board game (that’s Cluedo to folks in the UK) with plans to develop a new movie adaptation, and now comes word from The Wrap that Ryan Reynolds has come on board as a producer through his production company […]
Arrow showrunner suggests Deathstroke is no longer appearing in The Batman
Ever since the departure of Ben Affleck from the director’s chair on The Batman, and the subsequent appointment of War for the Planet of the Apes helmer Matt Reeeves (who is overseeing a page-one rewrite), there’s been a lot of speculation as to whether the previously announced Deathstroke will remain part of the project. Former […]
Jim Broadbent reveals his Game of Thrones role
Back in August of last year it was revealed that Jim Broadbent will be appearing in a “significant role” in the upcoming seventh season of Game of Thrones, although his role was being kept tightly under wraps. Despite all of the secrecy surrounding the show, Broadbent has been taking a leaf out of Ian McShane’s […]
Captain Marvel set in the 90s and features The Skrulls, concept art released
The Skrulls are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Revealed today during the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the shapeshifting aliens have been announced as the villains in 2019’s Captain Marvel movie. In addition to that big announcement, it was also revealed that the film will take place in the 1990s, and will […]
Kyle Chandler to play Jason Bateman’s brother in Game Night
Emmy Award-winning Bloodline star Kyle Chandler has signed on to play the brother of Jason Bateman in Game Night, a new comedy from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., which is being directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Vacation). The film follows a group of couples who are caught up in a very […]
Robert Downey Jr.’s Perry Mason reboot gets new writers
In August of last year, it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. was teaming with True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto for a reboot of the classic legal drama Perry Mason, with Downey set to take on the role made famous by Raymond Burr. However, with Pizzolatto’s focus now on a third season of True Detective, Deadline […]
Richard Linklater and Robert Downey Jr. teaming for con man tale
THR is reporting that Richard Linklater and Robert Downey Jr. are teaming up for an as-yet-untitled con man tale based upon the ‘Man of the People’ episode of Gimlet Media’s Reply All podcast. The project will tell the story of two doctors, “Dr. John Brinkley, who scammed his way to fame and fortune using fake […]
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson wants to see Fantastic Four back with Marvel
While the X-Men may appear out of bounds given 20th Century Fox’s success with the franchise, there’s been a lot of speculation from fans as to whether Marvel’s First Family could find themselves back home at Marvel Studios at some point, particularly following 2015’s disastrous Fantastic Four reboot. Seeing Mister Fantastic and company alongside Earth’s […]
Ben Affleck discusses his hesitation over The Batman
It’s got to the point now where, quite literally, a day can’t go by without Ben Affleck being asked the same old questions about The Batman, with his comments often conflicting with reports from the previous day. And today is no exception! Let’s get up to speed: Warner Bros. is pushing for The Batman to start production […]
ABC cancels Hayley Atwell legal drama Conviction
Well, it looks like Hayley Atwell could have fit another season of Agent Carter into her schedule after all, as ABC has opted against a back order for the legal drama Conviction, effectively cancelling the show after just 13 episodes. The network has announced that the eight remaining unaired episodes will be broadcast, although they […]
