Yesterday came the rather surprising news that director Tim Miller has left 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool sequel, after an “amicable” split due to creative differences with star and producer Ryan Reynolds. Although no further details were revealed alongside the announcement, The Wrap is claiming to have the inside scoop on the reasoning for Miller’s departure […]
Jared Leto teases Joker transformation for Suicide Squad
With production on Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad set to get underway, Jared Leto has taken to Instagram to tease his role as The Joker by posting an image of himself looking rather pale witht he caption “transformation begins”. Take a look… Suicide Squad is set for release on August 5th 2016, and sees David Ayer (Fury) […]
Neil Gaiman to judge Sci-Fi London’s 48 Hour Film Challenge 2015
Sci-Fi London has announced that award-winning author Neil Gaiman (The Sandman, American Gods, Coraline) is set to judge the shortlisted entrants for this year’s 48 Hour Film Challenge, which takes place this coming weekend. “Neil Gaiman’s genius for astonishing writing is respected by an entire generation of readers and cinema-goers – for the participants in […]
Poltergeist helmer Gil Kenan to direct Five Nights at Freddy’s movie
Back in April, Warner Bros. announced that it had acquired the movie rights to the video game franchise Five Nights at Freddy’s, and now Deadline is reporting that the studio has found its director. According to the site, Gil Kenan (Monster House, Poltergeist) has signed on to direct the film, as well as writing the […]
She’s All That remake in the works
The Weinstein Company and Miramax are developing a remake of the 1999 teen comedy She’s All That, which is set to be produced by Spike Lee’s wife Tonya Lewis Lee under her Tonik Productions banner, with Kenny Leon (Steel Magnolias) directing. Grossing over $100 million upon release, She’s All That followed Freddie Prinze Jr.’s high […]
Five Nights at Freddy’s movie in development
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has snapped up the movie rights to the video game franchise Five Nights at Freddy’s, with Roy Lee, Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg set to produce. “We’re looking forward to working with Scott to make an insane, terrifying and weirdly adorable movie,” said Grahame-Smith, with creator Scott Cawthon […]
Kingsman: The Secret Service’s Sofia Boutella joins Star Trek 3
Deadline is reporting that Kingsman: The Secret Service star Sofia Boutella has signed on for a lead role in Paramount Pictures Star Trek 3, although character details are being kept firmly under wraps. SEE ALSO: Simon Pegg says Star Trek 3 will have “the spirit of the TV show” The third entry in the revamped […]
AMC renews Preacher for a second season
Following strong ratings which has been it as the #2 new series on cable, AMC has announced that it has renewed Preacher for a thirteen-episode second second, which will get underway next year. “Preacher is a special television program and we’re eager to share with fans the rest of this wild first season and, now, an […]
ABC gives pilot order to Mockingbird TV series Marvel’s Most Wanted
Back in May it was reported that ABC had scrapped its plans for a spinoff to Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. that would centre around the characters of Mockingird (Adrianne Palicki) and Lance Hunter (Nick Blood). However, it seems the network has had a change of heart, as Variety has revealed that a pilot order has […]
CBS cancels Rush Hour after one season
CBS has announced that it has cancelled Rush Hour, the TV adaptation of the hit action-comedy franchise, which will come to an end this month after just one season. Developed by Blake McCormick and Bill Lawrence, Rush Hour starred Justin Hires and Jon Foo in the roles of Detectives Carter and Lee, played by Chris Tucker […]
