Adam Sandler has set his next Netflix feature, with Deadline reporting that he’ll be joined by Chris Rock in The Week Of, which is being directed by Robert Smigel, writer of Hotel Transylvania and regular Happy Madison collaborator.The fourth film in Sandler’s initial Netflix deal after The Ridiculous 6, The Do-Over and Sandy Wexler, The […]
UPDATE: Has Zoe Saldana let slip the title for Avengers 4?
Yesterday we brought you some comments from Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, who revealed that the title for Avengers 4 is yet to be revealed as it’s considered a spoiler for next year’s Avengers: Infinity War.Well, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 star Zoe Saldana may have let slip that spoiler during last night’s European […]
Timon and Pumbaa cast in The Lion King, director Jon Favreau discusses the challenges of remaking the classic
Fresh from the news that Disney has set a July 19th 2019 release date for The Lion King, THR is reporting that director Jon Favreau may have found his Timon and Pumbaa in Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street) and Seth Rogen (Sausage Party).The duo are said to be in talks with the studio about […]
Chris Pratt initially found the prospect of working with Robert Downey Jr. on Avengers: Infinity War “really daunting”
Among the many treats in store for us with the release of Avengers: Infinity War next year is the first big screen pairing of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Guardians of the Galaxy. It’s certainly a mouth-watering prospect for fans, but Chris Pratt has revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he initially found the prospect of working […]
Chris Pratt says The LEGO Movie Sequel will deal with the real world
As Chris Pratt finishes up his work on Avengers: Infinity War, the actor is set to make his return to the world of LEGO next month as he begins voice recording sessions for Warner Bros.’ The LEGO Movie Sequel., which sees him returning as everyman minifigure Emmett.Speaking to Gizmodo to promote the release of Guardians […]
Spider-Man’s suit upgrades for Spider-Man: Homecoming detailed
As we already know, the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will be receiving a few costume upgrades for Spider-Man: Homecoming, as Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark kits out the wall-crawler with all manner of gadgetry.Some of these tech upgrades were showcased in a video back in January, and now The Los Angeles Times has posted a breakdown of […]
Vince McMahon biopic Pandemonium gets the green light
The life of WWE Chairman and sports entertainment legend Vince McMahon is heading to the big screen, with THR reporting that Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (Crazy, Stupid, Love) are set to direct the biopic Pandemonium for TriStar Pictures.The script by Craig A. Williams has been generating interest since last year, although studios were reluctant […]
UPDATE: DC sitcom Powerless pulled from NBC schedule, cancellation likely
It looks like it may be the end of the road for NBC’s DC sitcom Powerless, with the network pulling the remaining three episodes of the single-camera comedy from its schedule.It’s unclear if and when NBC will air the final three episodes, and at the time of writing there’s been no official word as to whether […]
Steven Soderbergh explains why he came out of retirement for Logan Lucky
Despite announcing his retirement from feature directing following 2013’s Side Effects and Behind the Candelabra, filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is back behind the camera this year for the heist caper Logan Lucky, and during an interview with Entertainment Weekly he has explained what drew him to this latest film.“I was sitting there on [The Knick] set, realizing […]
2017 Sundance Film Festival: London announces full programme
Sundance Institute and Picturehouse have today announced the programme of feature films, short films and panel discussions for the 2017 Sundance Film Festival: London, which takes place between June 1st and June 4th at Picturehouse Central.The festival will present 14 feature films direct from this year’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah:Beatriz at Dinner […]
