Legendary comic book writer Alan Moore has announced that he is retiring from the medium, with the creator of such classics as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen revealing during a press conference for his new novel Jerusalem that he feels he’s accomplished all he can with comics and […]
Anne Hathaway open to Catwoman spin-off movie
While it would seem highly improbable given that Warner Bros. is now in full swing with its DC Extended Universe, Anne Hathaway has revealed that she’s open to reprising the role of Selina Kyle from The Dark Knight Rises should the opportunity for a Catwoman spinoff film ever arise. “I loved that character and I had […]
Doug Jones and Anthony Rapp join Star Trek: Discovery, gay character confirmed
Following on from the casting of Michelle Yeoh as Captain Georgiou of the Starship Shenzhou, CBS has now added two more names to the cast of the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery in Doug Jones (Hellboy) and Anthony Rapp (Road Trip). EW reports that Jones is portraying Lt. Saru, a Science Officer from a new alien species in the […]
Bryan Fuller talks Star Trek: Discovery exit, will not be involved in the series going forward
Last month came the rather surprising announcement that Bryan Fuller would no longer be serving as showrunner on CBS’ upcoming Star Trek: Discovery TV series, passing things over to Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts (Pushing Daisies) to allow him to continue his work on American Gods for Starz and Amazing Stories for NBC. During an interview with Newsweek, Fuller […]
Bryan Fuller says ‘Balance of Terror’ episode is a “touchstone” for Star Trek: Discovery story
Star Trek celebrated its 50th anniversary this past week, and to mark the occasion Bryan Fuller – showrunner of the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery – took to Twitter to reveal that the famous ‘Balance of Terror’ episode of Star Trek: The Original Series is a “touchstone” for the new show’s story arc. Here’s Fuller’s tweet… […]
Neill Blomkamp teases mystery new project
Following the release of his latest film Chappie, Neill Blomkamp moved into development on his Alien sequel, only for 20th Century Fox to apply the brakes when Ridley Scott decided to return to his Alien universe for the Prometheus follow-up Alien: Covenant. So, with Alien 5 now on indefinite hold, the South African filmmaker has moved on to other […]
Live-action Mulan movie in development at Sony
In an article over at Variety discussing former Sony executive Doug Belgrand, it has been revealed that the studio is developing a live-action Mulan movie, which will be shot in China with a Chinese financing partner and a mostly Chinese cast. The project is one of six movies that Belgrand is co-financing at Sony, including […]
Shailene Woodley not interested in Divergent TV show
Off the back of an underwhelming box office run for The Divergent Series: Allegiant, Lionsgate announced back in July that it had scrapped its plans for a theatrical release for the fourth and final chapter, Ascendant, instead opting to go down the television route to finish the YA adaptation with a TV movie (and a […]
Vince Gilligan developing Jim Jones limited series for HBO
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, is set to explore The Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ cult and its leader Jim Jones with Raven, a limited series which he will write for HBO. Breaking Bad director Michelle MacLaren will helm the series, as well as executive producing alongside Gilligan […]
Billy Crudup in talks to play Barry Allen’s dad in The Flash movie
Having portrayed Dr. Manhattan in Zack Snyder’s Watchmen, it looks like Billy Crudup is set for a return to the world of DC Comics, with Variety reporting that the actor is in talks to play Henry Allen, the father of Barry Allen, in The Flash. Should Crudup reach a deal, he’ll join Batman v Superman: Dawn […]
