Netflix has announced the acquisition of Millarworld, Mark Millar’s comic book imprint, with plans to develop its roster of properties for both film and television.“As creator and re-inventor of some of the most memorable stories and characters in recent history, ranging from Marvel’s The Avengers to Millarworld’s Kick-Ass, Kingsman, Wanted and Reborn franchises, Mark is as close as you can get to […]
Johnny English 3 begins production
Back in May it was announced that Rowan Atkinson would be returning to the role of Johnny English for a third movie in the spy comedy series, and now Working Title has officially announced that production is underway with David Kerr (Inside No. 9, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) directing.A spoof of James Bond, Johnny English […]
Poster and trailer for horror-comedy Eat Locals starring Charlie Cox
Ahead of its UK Premiere at this year’s FrightFest at The Prince Charles Cinema on 26th August, The Movie Partnership has released a poster and trailer for Jason Flemyng’s (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, X-Men: First Class) directorial debut, the horror comedy Eat Locals, which is described as “Assault On Precinct 13 meets […]
Gotham season 3 to hit DVD and Blu-ray this month
It may not have aired on these shores yet (thanks, Channel 5!), but UK fans will soon be able to get our hands on the third season of Gotham when it hits DVD and Blu-ray this month on August 28th 2017 (and for U.S. fans, it hits the following day).SEE ALSO: Order from Amazon UK […]
Tim Miller gives an update on his planned animated adaptation of The Goon
During an interview with Collider (via CBM), Deadpool director Tim Miller has provided an update on his planned animated adaptation of the Eric Powell comic book series The Goon, revealing that an official announcement can be expected soon.“Eric (Powell) is amazing, we’ve known him for a long time now,” said Miller. “I have known Mike […]
Natalie Portman to play a bull rider in Bronco Belle
Deadline is reporting that Natalie Portman is in talks to star in Bronco Belle, where she’ll portray an aspiring bull rider. Anna Rose Holmer (The Fits) is also in negotiations to direct, from a script by Khurram Longi.Described as a female empowerment tale, Bronco Belle follows Raylene Jackson, ” a waitress who dreams of becoming a […]
Ericson Core to direct Damien Chazelle thriller The Claim
Ericson Core, director of the Point Break remake, has signed on to helm The Claim, a thriller scripted by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle, which is being produced by Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media and Russell Levine of Route One Entertainment. “Ericson has an inimitable level of skill behind the camera as a director and cinematographer. […]
Key art for the seventh and final season of Scandal
With two months to go until its premiere, ABC has unveiled the official key art for the seventh and final season of the ShondaLand drama Scandal featuring Kerry Washington’s Olivia Pope; check it out here…Scandal season seven premieres on October 5th on ABC, and also stars Guillermo Diaz as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie […]
Preview of Harley Quinn and Batman #1
DC Comics has released a preview of the first issue of its new digital-first series Harley Quinn and Batman; check it out here…Harley’s sure she’s the best thing that ever happened to her puddin’, but the Joker treats her like just another henchperson. There’s only one thing to do: get the Batman involved!Harley Quinn and […]
The Dark Tower tops the U.S. box office with $19.5 million
Despite a wave of negative reviews, Columbia Pictures and MRC’s The Dark Tower has opened in first place at the North American box office this weekend, with the film grossing $19.5 million across the Friday to Sunday period.Internationally, the $60 million-budgeted fantasy grossed a further $8 million from 19 countries, meaning it has recouped almost […]
