Screen Daily is reporting that Martin Freeman (The Hobbit) and George MacKay (Pride) have joined the cast of Ghost Stories, an adaptation of the supernatural stage production from Andy Nyman (Death At a Funeral) and co-writer and director Jeremy Dyson (The League of Gentlemen). Nyman will also reprise his role as Professor Phillip Goodman. In […]
Adam West to guest star in The Big Bang Theory for 200th episode
As The Big Bang Theory prepares to celebrate its 200th episode, TV Line is reporting that the producers have lined up a selection of guest stars, led by former Batman Adam West. West will make his first ever appearance on the show in the milestone episode, and will be joined by recurring guest stars Christine […]
Matt LeBlanc joins Chris Evans as Top Gear presenter
The BBC has announced that former Friends star Matt LeBlanc has joined Top Gear, and will serve as a presenter alongside Chris Evans when the show returns for its 23rd season in May. “As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear, I’m honoured and excited to be a part of this iconic […]
Joel Kinnaman joins House of Cards for fourth season
2016 is shaping up to be a big year for Joel Kinnaman. Not only is he set to lead the Suicide Squad in August’s big DC supervillain team-up, but he’s also joined the cast of Netflix’s acclaimed political drama House of Cards. Both Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright are back for the fourth season, while […]
The X-Files Origins novels to feature Mulder and Scully as teenagers
We don’t yet know if David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will be back as Mulder and Scully for more episodes of The X-Files (although given the ratings for the new limited series, you’d have to imagine Fox will pull out all the stops to make it happen). However, fans will be able to enjoy more […]
Anthony Mackie suggests The Hulk may be in Captain America: Civil War after all
It’s a question that’s been asked for the best part of a year now: will The Hulk feature in May’s Captain America: Civil War? Kevin Feige teased as much, and Mark Ruffalo was spotted on set last August, before the actor ruled out an appearance the following month. Well, Anthony Mackie may have just let […]
Deadpool shatters more records, biggest ever opening for an R-rated film
Having set an opening day record on Friday, 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool has now shattered a host of records with its first weekend in the States, with the film pulling in a whopping $135 million over the Friday-to-Sunday period. Deadpool has now claimed the three-day (and four-day) February opening weekend records from Fifty Shades of Grey, while […]
Taika Waititi confirms Cate Blanchett for Thor: Ragnarok
Back in December it was reported that Cate Blanchett was wanted for a role in the upcoming Marvel sequel Thor: Ragnarok, with Mark Ruffalo subsequently supporting the rumour. And now director Taika Waititi has confirmed that the two-time Oscar winner is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Yes,” Waititi tells Wired when asked if the actress is […]
UPDATE: Pope Francis to make acting debut in Beyond the Sun
AMBI Pictures has announced that the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, has signed on to make his acting debut (and the debut for any Pope in the history of the Church) in the family feature film Beyond the Sun. Pope Francis will portray himself in the inspirational story , which […]
Deadpool granted 15 certificate by the BBFC
With just 10 days to go until its UK release, the British Board of Film Classification has announced that 20th Century Fox’s X-Men spinoff Deadpool has been granted a 15 certificate, for “strong bloody violence, strong language and sex references.” The film was rated R by the MPAA for its release in the States, while it […]
