Supergirl.tv is reporting that Hell on Wheels actress Angela Zhou has joined the third season of The CW’s DC superhero show, and is set to play a character called Dr. Grace Parker. The character is described as “a renowned surgeon in National City and has had quite a career in healing the sick and injured.” […]
Alex Garland suggests that a new adaptation of The Beach is in the works
Before he made the jump to movies, directing the likes of Ex Machina and Annihilation, Alex Garland first rose to prominence through his 1996 debut novel The Beach, which was based upon his own exploits travelling across Europe and the Phillippines. The novel was adapted for the screen in 2000, with Danny Boyle directing Leonardo […]
Action Lab announces The Ghost, The Owl hardcover
Action Lab Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of the illustrated hardcover graphic novel The Ghost, The Owl from writer Franco and artist Sara Richard; check out a preview here… An Owl encounters a Ghost and they embark on a path to solve a mystery and forge a friendship that bridges the world of the […]
Mark Millar explains why he thinks Marvel movies are more successful than DC films
In the ten years since the release of Iron Man back in 2008, Marvel Studios has enjoyed enormous, unprecedented success with its Cinematic Universe, both in terms of critical acclaim and box office (it’s the highest grossing franchise in history, with over $14 billion in receipts). DC on the other hand hasn’t had the easiest […]
48 Meters Down director describes the sequel as “The Descent underwater”
Director Johannes Roberts scored a surprise hit last year with his shark thriller 47 Meters Down, which pulled in over $60 million worldwide from a budget of $5.5 million, and prompted production company The Fyzz Studio to greenlight a sequel, 48 Meters Down, for release next year. The sequel will feature an entirely new story, […]
Paul Thomas Anderson writing a family friendly movie with his daughter
Throughout his career, director Paul Thomas Anderson has earned a great deal of acclaim for his adult-themed dramas, including the likes of Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, The Master and Phantom Thread. And now it seems he’s looking to shake things up a little, with the filmmaker revealing to The Los Angeles Times […]
Octavia Spencer, Isabela Moner and more join Instant Family
THR is reporting that Paramount Pictures has added Octavia Spencer (The Shape of Water), Isabela Moner (Transformers: The Last Knight), stand-up comedians Tig Notaro, Iliza Shlesinger and Tom Segura and newcomers Gustavo Quiroz and Julianna Gamiz to the cast of the upcoming comedy Instant Family. The film is being directed by Sean Anders (Daddy’s Home) and stars Mark Wahlberg […]
Rutger Hauer isn’t a fan of Blade Runner 2049
Despite receiving a great deal of critical acclaim, Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 certainly has its detractors – not least its own producer (and director of the 1982 original) Ridley Scott, who stated back in December that the sci-fi sequel was “fucking way too long”. Now it seems we can add another Blade Runner alum […]
A fifth Insidious movie is reportedly in the works after The Last Key becomes the series’ highest-grossing instalment
Released last month to mixed reviews, Blumhouse and Universal Pictures’ Insidious: The Last Key has quietly proven to be a solid hit, grossing $165 million around the globe to make it the most successful instalment in the horror series. With that in mind, it probably won’t come as much of a surprise to learn that […]
Marvel’s Black Panther scores huge second weekend, passes $700 million worldwide
After scoring an enormous opening last weekend – the biggest ever pre-summer debut, and second-biggest weekend in history – Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster Black Panther has again enjoyed a whopping weekend at the box office, passing the $700 million mark worldwide in the process. Domestically, Black Panther grossed $108 million over the Friday to Sunday […]
