Before Benedict Cumberbatch was announced as securing the role of Dr. Stephen Strange, it seemed that just about every actor in Hollywood was rumoured to be in contention for the lead in Marvel Studios’ Phase Three franchise launcher Doctor Strange. Among the list of candidates was Ewan McGregor, and the British actor has confirmed that […]
The Witcher movie slated for release in 2017
Coming Soon is reporting that Andrzej Sapkowski novel series Witcher is heading to the big screen, with the Sean Daniel Company announcing a movie adaptation for 2017. The film will be directed by Tomasz Baginski (The Cathedral), who helmed the opening cinematics for the first two instalments of the popular video game series, from a script […]
Cast for Paul Feig’s all-female Ghostbusters reboot revealed
As it gears up to go into production this summer, Sony has revealed the main players for director Paul Feig’s (Bridesmaids) all-female Ghostbusters reboot. As expected, Feig will reunite with Melissa McCarthy, in addition to Bridesmaids co-star Kristeen Wiig, while Saturday Night Live’s Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon are also on board. All four are […]
Adam Sandler’s first Netflix movie titled Ridiculous 6, cast and synopsis revealed
The Wrap has revealed that the first of Adam Sandler’s four Netflix movies is going by the title of Ridiculous 6, and will be a comedic spin on ensemble Westerns like The Magnificent Seven. Set to feature in the cast alongside Sandler are Taylor Lautner, Nick Nolte, Blake Shelton and Whitney Cummings, while the rest […]
Zachary Quinto won’t be returning for Heroes Reborn
If you were hoping that Zachary Quinto would be returning to NBC for the upcoming Heroes revival Heroes Reborn, then I’m afraid you’re out of luck as the star has revealed at the Sundance Film Festival that he’s declined the opportunity to reprise the role of Sylar for the event series. “No, I’m not going […]
Avengers: Infinity War directors would like a Secret Wars movie if Disney’s Fox takeover goes through
Assuming Disney’s planned takeover of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets goes through, Marvel Studios will find itself with the vast majority of its characters at its disposal for use in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While this is surely any Marvel fan’s dream, the studio will have to tackle the difficult question of how […]
Robin Lord Taylor on Penguin’s first scene with The Riddler in Gotham
It looks like two of the most iconic members of Batman’s Rogues Gallery are set for their first meeting in FOX’s prequel series Gotham, with Robin Lord Taylor revealing to Comic Book Resources that his character Oswald Cobbleplot – a.k.a. The Penguin – is set for a first encounter with the forsensic scientist and future […]
Emma Watson to play Belle in Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast
It seems that Disney has found its Belle for director Bill Condon’s (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn) upcoming live-action musical Beauty and the Beast, with Harry Potter star Emma Watson signing on to the role. “I’m finally able to tell you … that I will be playing Belle in Disney’s new live-action Beauty and the […]
Fox developing a live-action X-Men TV series
Back in October it was rumoured that Fox was developing a new live-action show based upon its mutant superhero franchise X-Men. Well, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that a series is in the works, with Evan Katz and Manny Coto (24) serving as showrunners and Star Trek 3 scribes Patrick McKay and JD Payne penning […]
Original Hogwarts Express heading to Harry Potter Studio Tour
Warner Bros. has announced that this summer will see a 20,000ft expansion to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, which is set to include the original Hogwarts Express steam engine from the movies, along with a recreation of Platform 9 ¾. “We can’t wait to open our first expansion, […]