Deadline is reporting that Paramount Pictures has snapped up the rights to the graphic novel The Pro from Garth Ennis, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, tapping Zoe McCarthy (Bitches on a Boat) to pen the screenplay for a big screen adaptation. First published in 2002 by Image Comics, the superhero parody follows a prostitute who […]
Jenna Coleman signs on for another series of Doctor Who
Back in August, UK tabloid The Daily Mirror reported that Jenna Coleman would be leaving her role as companion Clara Oswald in last night’s Doctor Who Christmas Special. Of course, we now know that wasn’t the case, and the BBC has confirmed that the actress will be back alongside Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor when the […]
will.i.am teams up with Marvel for graphic novel Masters of the Sun – The Zombie Chronicles
Seven-time Grammy Award-winning music artist will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has tamed up with artist Damion Scott (All-New Ghost Rider) for a brand new original graphic novel from Marvel Comics entitled Masters of the Sun – The Zombie Chronicles. “Few artists have done more to embed Hip-Hop in popular culture than will.i.am and the Black […]
Razzies 2015: Shortlist for the Golden Raspberry Awards revealed
As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences gears up to announce the nominations for the 87th Academy Awards on January 15th, the shortlist for the 2015 Golden Raspberry Awards has leaked online, giving us a look at the stinkers from the past twelve months who will battle it out for the “honour” of […]
Bradley Cooper’s Hyperion adaptation heading to Syfy
Bradley Cooper’s long-planned adaptation of Dan Simmons’ Hugo Award-wining sci-fi novel Hyperion is heading to Syfy as an event series. Cooper is set to produce alongside Graham King and Todd Phillipps, while Itamar Moses (Boardwalk Empire) will handle scripting duties. “It is an absolute honor to enter into the world created by Dan Simmons that […]
Dark Circle announces new superhero series The Web
Archie’s superhero imprint Dark Circle Comics has announced that it is adding a new title to its lineup, with bestselling novelist Dave White (Jackson Donne series of novels) and artist Syzmon Kudranski (Batman: The Dark Knight) teaming up for The Web. The Web revolves around Jane Raymond, a 14-year-old high-schooler in suburban New Jersey who […]
New episodes of Classic Thunderbirds to be produced for 50th anniversary using Supermarionation techniques
The Official Gerry Anderson Facebook page has announced that the team behind the critically acclaimed Filmed in Supermarionation documentary is to produce three new episodes of Classic Thunderbirds to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the franchise. The Facebook post reveals that the new episodes will be made using the classic Supermarionation techniques and will incorporate […]
Clueless returns in comic book form thanks to Boom! Studios
Boom! Studios is set to explore the further adventures of Cher and her friends this summer with the launch of a brand new Clueless comic book from the writing duo of actress, filmmaker, and author Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Witches of Echo Park, Death’s Daughter) and author Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex, Barbie), […]
Nick Frost rules out a Paul sequel
Appearing on Edith Bowman’s Virgin Radio breakshow show, Nick Frost has ruled out the possibility of a sequel to Paul, the 2011 comedy starring Frost and Simon Pegg as a couple of sci-fi fans who meet the titular extra-terrestrial (voiced by Seth Rogen) during a road trip across the USA. “No, I think that time’s […]
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 2 finds a director
According to The Tracking Board, Paramount Pictures is moving forward with its plans for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 2, having enlisted acclaimed French filmmaker and artist Bruno Aveillan to direct. Aveillian will replace the outgoing Tommy Wirkola, and the site reports that he will be working on a new take on the sequel, witht […]
