Vikings and The Tudors creator Michael Hirst has revealed to The Guardian that he is set to team with filmmaker Martin Scorsese for a new series entitled The Caesars, with a plan to tell the story of the early rulers of Rome across several seasons, beginning with the rise of Julius Caesar. “In the movies […]
The Thirteenth Doctor heralds a new era for Titan’s Doctor Who comics
The BBC and Titan Comics have announced that as well as starring in the new TV series of Doctor Who, the Thirteenth Doctor will be debuting in comics this fall. Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor will be penned by Eisner-nominated writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Star Wars: Rogue One, Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, Faith, […]
O.J. Simpson will reportedly appear in Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film
Sacha Baron Cohen is certainly no stranger to controversy, and it looks like he’ll be able to expect plenty more with his next mockumentary film, if a report from The Daily Mail is to be believed. According to the newspaper, Baron Cohen has paid disgraced football star and actor O.J. Simpson $20,000 to take part […]
Thor: Ragnarok’s Tessa Thompson to play jewel thief Doris Payne
Variety is reporting that Thor: Ragnarok star Tessa Thompson is set to portray Doris Payne in a new heist film described as “a high-concept action-drama in the vein of Catch Me if You Can and The Thomas Crown Affair. Payne gained notoriety due to a six-decade long career as a jewel thief, dating back to the […]
Elton John working with Beyonce on new song for The Lion King remake
He won an Oscar for his work on the 1994 animated movie (and a further two nominations), co-writing the songs ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’, ‘Circle of Life’ and ‘Hakuna Matata’ with Tim Rice, and now Elton John has confirmed that the duo are working on a new song for Jon Favreau’s upcoming remake […]
Jason Statham to play The Killer’s Game with D.J. Caruso
For over 20 years, Hollywood has been trying to adapt Jay Bonansinga’s novel The Killer’s Game, and now THR is reporting that it finally looks to be heading out of development hell thanks to STX Films. According to the site, Jason Statham is currently in talks to star in the action thriller, with D.J. Caruso […]
Rob Liefeld shares a new Deadpool 2 behind-the-scenes image of Josh Brolin’s Cable
May is going to be a huge month for Josh Brolin. Not only is he set to battle Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (and the Guardians of the Galaxy) in Avengers: Infinity War, but he’s also set to bring the X-Men comic book character Cable to life in 20th Century Fox’s hotly-anticipated sequel Deadpool 2. Brolin celebrated […]
Jamie Lee Curtis shares new Halloween photo in character as Laurie Strode
As production continues on the new Halloween movie, returning star Jamie Lee Curtis has shared a photo from the upcoming reboot/sequel which gives us a look at her character Laurie Strode forty years after her first encounter with Michael Myers. SEE ALSO: John Carpenter discusses his involvement with the new Halloween movie https://twitter.com/jamieleecurtis/status/963034547205103619 Meanwhile, Nick […]
Female-led The Greatest American Hero reboot finds its cast
Last month it was announced that ABC had picked up the pilot for The Greatest American Hero, a female-led reboot of the 1980s comedy-drama, and now comes word that the project has found its lead and supporting cast. THR is reporting that Hannah Simone (New Girl) will play the titular hero, Meera, described as “a […]
John Wick director wanted for Sandman Slim adaptation
With John Wick and John Wick: Chapter 2 director Chad Stahelski currently gearing up to shoot the third instalment of the Keanu Reeves action series, Deadline is reporting that Studio 8 is lining up the filmmaker to helm another potential franchise. According to the site, Stahelski has been tapped to direct Sandman Slim, based upon […]
