After its feature film series failed to get past the first instalment, The Mortal Instruments franchise has been given a new chance of life on the small screen, with ABC Family playing an order for Shadowhunters, based on Cassandra Clare’s bestselling YA book series. “I’m excited to see ABC Family bring the world of the […]
Daredevil showrunner wants to see hard-R Punisher series
Daredevil is set to kick off the road to The Defenders this month, with the show set to be followed on Netflix by A.K.A. Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Asked by SciFiNow which other Marvel characters he’d like to see joining those on the streaming service, Daredevil showrunner Steven S. DeKnight has revealed […]
Fast & Furious 7 becomes fastest movie to hit $1 billion at the global box office
Universal Pictures is celebrating this weekend with the news that the James Wan-directed action sequel Fast & Furious 7 has become the first film of 2015 to reach the $1 billion milestone at the global box office. It also has the distinction of being the fastest movie to reach that figure, doing so in just […]
Juan of the Dead helmer to direct an episode of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series season 2
The El Rey Network has announced that Cuban filmmaker Alejandro Brugues (Juan of the Dead, ABCs of Death 2) is set to direct the third episode of season two of Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series. Brugues joins a list of second season directors which includes Rodriguez, Eduardo Sanchez (The Blair Witch Project), […]
Ciara Renee and Arthur Darvill cast as Hawkgirl and Rip Hunter in the Arrow/Flash spin-off series
The CW has added two familiar DC Comics characters to the cast of the upcoming Arrow/Flash spin-off, with Ciara Renee (Law & Order: SVU) set to play Kendra Saunders, a.k.a. Hawkgirl, and Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who) signing on as Rip Hunter. The character description for Kendra Saunders describes her as “a young woman who is […]
Daredevil’s Vincent D’Onofrio would love to see The Kingpin taking on Spider-Man
With Daredevil set to arrive on Netflix a week from today, IGN caught up with star Vincent D’Onofrio to ask him whether he’d like to see his character Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. The Kingpin, going up against the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.“That would be super-cool, yeah. To be able to kick Spider-Man’s butt would be awesome. But […]
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams to guest star in Doctor Who
The BBC has announced that Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams is set for a guest role in the upcoming ninth series of Doctor Who, which is currently in production ahead of its premiere in the Autumn. “I’m so excited to be working on Doctor Who as it’s such a big and important part of […]
Adam West and Burt Ward returning as the Dynamic Duo for Batman ’66 animated movie
Fans of the classic 1960s Batman TV series have certainly been spoiled lately, what with the long-awaited home entertainment release of the show, in addition to a Batman ’66 comic book series, and a host of toys and other licensed merchandise.Well, with the 50th anniversary on the horizon, now comes word that DC will commemorate […]
Double Take announces three new Night of the Living Dead comic book series
Double Take has announced that it is set to launch a new Ultimate Night of the Living Dead publishing initiative, which will feature three new comic book series set in the world of George A. Romero’s zombie classic. RISE Follow our favorite siblings, Barbara and Johnny, from the classic 1968 Night of the Living Dead […]
Hugh Jackman talks Wolverine retirement, hints at Deadpool cameo
Back in March, Hugh Jackman revealed that he’s set to hang up the claws and retire from his signature role as Wolverine following his third solo movie in 2017, and the star has been speaking about his decision to call it a day during an interview with The Huffington Post, as well as teasing a […]
