With superheroes pretty much absent from Universal’s catalogue, the studio has moved to option the movie rights to Shannon Hale and Dean Hale’s bestselling children’s book The Princess in Black, a superhero fantasy revolving around a fairy tale princess who moonlights as a masked vigilante. According to Deadline, the story centres on “Princess Magnolia, who […]
Image announces sci-fi horror series Injection from Warren Ellis
Image Comics has announced that writer Warren Ellis and his Moon Knight creative team of artist Declan Shalvey and colorist Jordie Bellaire are reuniting for the new sci-fi horror series Injection, which will be published by Image Comics. Set in a dystopian future where the world has been poisoned, the first issue will focus on […]
Production halts on Mission: Impossible 5 to work out “a new and improved finale”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, production has been halted on the upcoming action sequel Mission: Impossible 5 to allow director Christopher McQuarrie time to come up with “a new and improved finale” after the original ending was deemed unsatisfactory by Paramount executives. The site goes on to report that there are no major concerns at […]
Terminator Genisys to get the IMAX treatment
Paramount Pictures has announced that director Alan Taylor’s (Thor: The Dark World) upcoming Terminator “reset” Terminator Genisys will receive the IMAX treatment when it arrives in theaters this summer. SEE ALSO: Script reviews of Terminator: Genisys are extremely positive, “it’s three action packed movies in one” “We are so proud of the world we have […]
J.J. Abrams talks Star Wars: The Force Awakens rumours: “Some are true, some are false”
From pretty much the very first moment it was announced that Disney had purchased Lucasfilm and were working on a new Star Wars sequel trilogy, we’ve been absolutely overwhelmed with rumours and speculation about the seventh episode in the blockbuster saga. Some of those would certainly qualify as major spoilers if true, and director J.J. […]
Three more joins Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones
With production underway on Marvel’s second Netflix series, Variety has revealed that three more names have signed on to appear in A.K.A. Jessica Jones, which is set to star Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) in the title role. Accoriding to the site, “Eka Darville (The Originals) plays Malcolm, a neighbor of Jessica’s whose own journey will […]
Jay Hernandez joins Suicide Squad in mystery role, rumours suggest El Diablo
As it gears up for its Spring shoot, Warner Bros.’ DC supervillain ensemble Suicide Squad has added another actor to its cast, with The Wrap reporting that Jay Hernandez (Friday Night Lights, Hostel) has signed on for a mystery role, which may possibly be The Joker’s cellmate. According to Latino-Review, Hernandez will play “Chato Santana […]
Gamora, Yondu and Cosmo voice actors announced for Guardians of the Galaxy
Over the past couple of days, Marvel has slowly been revealing the cast for its upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy animated series, and now two more names have been announced, with Vanessa Marshall (Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Star Wars Rebels) set to portray the assassin Gamora, and James Arnold Taylor (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, […]
Daniel Cerone says a decision will be made on Constantine’s future in May
The season finale of Constantine has come and gone, and we’re yet to hear any news about NBC’s plans for the DC-based show. However, according to showrunner Daniel Cerone, the network has not pulled the plug on the show just yet, and fans’ hope for a second season could still become a reality. “NBC made […]
Michelle Gomez returning as Missy for Doctor Who series 9 opener
If you thought we’d seen the last of Michelle Gomez’s Missy – a.k.a. the female Master – then think again, as the BBC has revealed that Gomez will be back for the two-part opener to the upcoming ninth series of Doctor Who. “Everybody hide—Michelle Gomez as Missy was an instant hit last year, so she’s […]
