As Universal prepares to launch its shared Classic Monsters franchise with this summer’s The Mummy, attention is starting to shift towards future instalments of this new cinematic universe. Several big names have been linked to future movies, including Scarlett Johansson (Creature from the Black Lagoon), Angelina Jolie (Bride of Frankenstein) and Johnny Depp (The Invisible Man). […]
Alicia Vikander lends her voice to Moomins and the Winter Wonderland
Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander is set to lead the voice cast of the upcoming stop motion feature animation Moomins and the Winter Wonderland, based upon the beloved characters created by Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson. She will be joined in the cast by Stellan Skarsgard, who also executive produces. “Growing up, Moomins was my favorite […]
Rowan Atkinson returning for Johnny English 3
It looks like Rowan Atkinson’s bumbling British spy Johnny English is set for a return to the big screen, with Chortle reporting that pre-production is underway on a third movie, which will start shooting in the autumn ahead of a cinema release in October 2018. The character of Johnny English, a spoof of James Bond, […]
Jessica Chastain to play Ingrid Bergman in Seducing Ingrid Bergman
Two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain is set to play three-time Oscar winner and silver screen legend Ingrid Bergman in the drama Seducing Ingrid Bergman, Deadline has revealed. Based on the 2012 novel by Chris Greenhalgh and scripted by Arash Amel, the film”tells the story of the torrid romance between the Casablanca actress and celebrated war […]
The Mummy’s Annabelle Wallis joins Jeremy Renner and Ed Helms in Tag
Deadline is reporting that Annabelle Wallis (The Mummy) has signed on to start in the upcoming comedy film Tag from New Line Cinema, with the actress joining a cast that includes Jeremy Renner, Ed Helms, Jake Johnson and Hannibal Buress. The film is based on a story from the Wall Street Journal and follows a […]
Icelandic dramedy Rams is getting an English-language remake
According to Variety, the UK’s WestEndFilms is teaming up with Australia’s WBMC for an English language remake of the Icelandic dramedy Rams. The project is being penned by screenwriter Jules Duncan, and is slated to shoot in Western Australia. Directed by Grimur Hakonarson, the original film takes place in a remote Icelandic farming valley and follows […]
Sam Rockwell to play Ku Klux Klan leader in The Best of Enemies
According to Variety, Sam Rockwell has signed on to portray a Ku Klux Klan leader in the upcoming civil rights drama The Best of Enemies, where he’ll appear opposite Empire star Taraji P. Henson. The Best of Enemies marks the directorial debut of Robin Bissell, an executive producer on The Hunger Games, and is based […]
CBS orders James Patterson adaptation Instinct starring Alan Cumming
CBS has placed a season order for Instinct, a new drama series based upon the upcoming novel from James Patterson, which has Alan Cumming attached to star. Dr. Dylan Reinhart (Cumming) is a gifted author and university professor living a quiet life teaching psychopathic behavior to packed classes of adoring students. But when top NYPD […]
Regular Show creator sets new animated series Close Enough at TBS
TBS has snapped up Close Enough, a new animated comedy from J.G. Quintel, creator of the Cartoon Network series Regular Show. According to Deadline, Close Enough is ” described a surreal take on transitioning from twentysomething to thirtysomething. The show revolves around a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper […]
Jonah Hill to star in Uncut Gems from executive producer Martin Scorsese
Following hot on the heels of the news that Jonah Hill is reuniting with his Superbad co-star Michael Cera for Adult Swim’s animated pilot Shivering Truth, Variety is reporting that the actor has signed on to star in the upcoming thriller Uncut Gems. Uncut Gems is being directed by Joshua and Benny Safdie (Good Time) […]
