Earlier this month it was revealed that Disney and Lucasfilm have narrowed their search for the young Han Solo in Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s upcoming Star Wars anthology movie to around twelve actors, with Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Dave Franco, Jack Reynor, Scott Eastwood, Logan Lerman, Emory Cohen and Blake Jenner all said to […]
Hasbro responds to Star Wars Monopoly controversy, Rey to be added in future edition
On Monday, Hasbro found themselves at the centre of a controversy surrounding the latest iteration of Star Wars Monopoly, stemming from the fact that Daisy Ridley’s character Rey is absent from the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens edition, despite her being the main protagonist of the movie. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, a Hasbro spokesperson defended the omission, […]
Ewok Hunt mode coming to Star Wars Battlefront 2
Electronic Arts has announced that a brand new game mode is coming to Star Wars Battlefront 2, which will allow players to experience Return of the Jedi’s Battle of Endor from the perspective of both the Imperial Stormtroopers and the Ewoks! The mode, dubbed Ewok Hunt and set for release on April 18th, is described […]
Simon Kinberg talks X-Men crossovers and Apocalypse’s look
Over the past couple of days Simon Kinberg has been speaking about the status of the Fantastic Four sequel [see here], as well as confirming that there’s been talk of a second Deadpool movie [see here]. Bow we have more comments from the writer-producer, this time concerning the possibility of Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a […]
David Faustino says Married… with Children spinoff could happen, with the original cast on board
A couple of years ago, it was rumoured that Sony Pictures Television was developing a spinoff to the classic U.S. sitcom Married… with Children centred around Bud Bundy, and now David Faustino has suggested that the new show could happen, with his original co-stars also making appearances. “Sony has it,” said Faustino at the premiere […]
Vince Vaughn to star in Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge
Deadline is reporting that Vince Vaughn (True Detective) has signed on to appear in the upcoming war drama Hacksaw Ridge, which is to be directed by Mel Gibson (Apocalypto) and also has Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spider-Man) and Sam Worthington (Avatar) attached to star. Hacksaw Ridge will tell the story of Desmond Doss (Garfield), the […]
Corey Hawkins nabs lead in 24: Legacy
Fox has found its lead for the upcoming 24 reboot 24: Legacy, with Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, The Walking Dead) signing on to play the new character of Eric Carter. “Strong and smart, Eric came from a very rough background and turned his life around in the Army Rangers,” states the official character description. “Now […]
Amazon wins race to sign Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May for new car show
Amazon has announced that it has signed up former Top Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May for a new car show that will be available exclusively to Amazon Prime members. On working with Amazon, Jeremy Clarkson said: “I feel like I’ve climbed out of a bi-plane and into a spaceship.” Richard Hammond […]
USA Network orders pilot of IDW’s Brooklyn Animal Control
USA Network has announced a pilot pick-up for Brooklyn Animal Control, and adaptation of the IDW Publishing comic book, which is created by J.T. Petty (Splinter Cell). Petty will write and executive produce alongside David S. Goyer (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), David Alpert (The Walking Dead) and IDW’s David Ozer and Ted Adanms. […]
Adi Shankar to direct dark superhero drama Gods and Secrets for HBO
Adi Shankar, the producer behind the likes of Dredd and The Grey and the fanmade shorts Punisher: Dirty Laundry, Venom: Truth in Journalism and Power/Rangers, is set to make his directorial debut with the “dark superhero drama” Gods and Secrets. Deadline reports that the show “will mine territory similar to Alan Moore’s Watchmen, exploring the […]
