In what looks to be another nail in the coffin of physical media, Amazon has announced that it is closing down its DVD rental service Lovefilm. The service currently operates in the UK and Germany, and will cease operations on October 31st. “In the past years, a growing number of customers have made use of […]
Tim Story’s Shaft reboot will be a comedy
Back in January of this year, it was announced that Tim Story (Fantastic Four, Ride Along) is set to direct a reboot of the cult 1971 blaxploitation classic Shaft for New Line Cinema, and speaking to SlashFilm at the Television Critics Association press tour, Story has revealed that he plans on ramping up the comedy. “My […]
James Van Der Beek says there are “serious talks” about a Varsity Blues sequel
Last year it was announced that CMT was in development on a TV series based upon the 1999 coming-of-age college football film Varsity Blues, and now actor James Van Der Beek has revealed to Yahoo! Movies that the TV project has been shelved, although we may now get a movie sequel instead. “I’m not sure […]
The Maze Runner director to helm tech drama series Mosaic
Deadline is reporting that The Maze Runner director Wes Ball is making the jump to the small screen, teaming up with producer Joe Hartwick Jr., Chernin Entertainment and Universal TV to direct the futuristic tech drama series Mosaic for NBC. Deadline reports that Mosaic has been scripted by Christine Lavaf and “is set in a […]
Jeremy Renner still keen on Aaron Cross return in The Bourne Legacy sequel
Although plans for a sequel to the Jeremy Renner-headlined The Bourne Legacy were put on hold when Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass decided to return to the franchise for Jason Bourne, director Justin Lin revealed earlier this month that the project is technically still in development. And now, in an interview with Collider, Renner has revealed […]
Studio Ghibli reopens for Hayao Miyazaki’s new film
Since late last year, it’s been rumoured that legendary anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki would be coming out of retirement once again to direct a new feature film, and now comes word that the production department of Studio Ghibli has officially reopened in order to begin work on the project. Empire reports that Miyazaki assembled some […]
Doug Liman talks Live Die Repeat and Repeat, Edge of Tomorrow title saga
Despite being critically acclaimed, the 2014 sci-fi Edge of Tomorrow was only a modest success at the box office, so it was a little surprising when it was officially announced that Doug Liman and stars Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt would be returning for the sequel, titled Live Die Repeat and Repeat. Ever-modest, director Doug […]
The Munsters TV reboot in development at NBC
The Munsters are set to make their return to the small screen, with Variety reporting that Seth Meyers is set to executive produce a reboot of the classic comedy series, which has Jill Kargman (Odd Man Out) penning the script. Inspired by the original series – which starred Fred Gwynne as Frankenstein’s monster father figure Herman […]
Idle Hands director adapting zombie novel Eat, Brains, Love
Gunpowder & Sky and DIGA Studios have set Idle Hands helmer Rodman Flender to direct an adaptation of Jeff Hart’s zombie novel Eat, Brains, Love, which has been scripted by One Tree Hill duo Mike Herro and David Strauss. Here’s the official synopsis: The good news: Jake’s dream girl, Amanda Blake finally knows his name. […]
Dark Days and Monstress top bestselling comic books and graphic novels of July 2017
Diamond Comic Distributors has released the sales date for July 2017, with DC’s Dark Nights: Metal prelude Dark Days: The Casting topping the comic book chart and Image’s Monstress Vol. 2 leading the way in terms of graphic novels. Marvel held its grip as the top publisher with a 36.89% dollar share and a 39.53% unit […]
