As Power Rangers undergoes its press tour, production notes have been sent out by Lionsgate confirming that there are two cameos in the remake. Spoilers follow… Revealed in the notes, it has been confirmed that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers stars Jason David Frank and Amy Jo Johnson, who were the original Green and Pink Rangers respectively, […]
Damien Chazelle-penned mystery-thriller The Claim optioned
Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle’s early script The Claim – which made the 2010 Black List – has been optioned by Scott Clayton’s Oceanside Media, which plans to commence production on the mystery thriller later this year for release in 2018. “I am excited to be partnering with Route One and Motion Picture Capital to produce […]
Edgar Wright discusses the origin of his new film Baby Driver
Director Edgar Wright has explained the conception and origins for his new music orientated car thriller Baby Driver. When the trailer for Edgar Wright’s new film Baby Driver landed, a lot of people became very excited. Coupled with some sterling reviews coming out of SXSW, the hype for the movie was building fast. Baby Driver, […]
Wonder Woman and Baby Driver trailers, Avatar 2, Gladiator 2, Pegg and Frost reunite, and what’s going on with The Dark Tower? – Weekend News Roundup
Rounding up the weekend’s big news stories… WONDER WOMAN GETS AN ORIGINS TRAILER On Saturday, Warner Bros. gave us another look at its first DC Films release of 2017, unveiling an ‘Origins’ trailer for June’s Wonder Woman solo movie starring Gal Gadot. If you’re yet to see the trailer, or you just want to watch […]
Boxer Ann Wolfe confirmed as Artemis in Wonder Woman
There has been some speculation, due to a photo shared by actress Connie Nielsen on social media last year, that renowned boxer Ann Wolfe (who has held multiple championships in four different weight classes simultaneously) would be appearing in the DC blockbuster Wonder Woman as Artemis, and this has now been confirmed by director Patty Jenkins. Check […]
Why Have People Forgotten That Superhero Cinema’s Golden Age Was the Mid-Noughties?
Henry Bevan on the golden age of superhero cinema… Wonder Woman will save the DC Extended Universe. This is a loaded statement, but at this point, it seems everyone will save the DCEU. We all need a hero, and my money is on Diana Prince. The latest trailer only strengthens my belief. My belief that […]
The Week in Star Wars – Detailed The Last Jedi scene descriptions leaked, Rebels renewed, more Han Solo casting and more
Your weekend edition of The Week in Star Wars is back with details of scenes from The Last Jedi, some news on Star Wars Rebels, Han Solo casting news and more… Let’s kick things off with Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as some scenes from the movie were shown to Disney shareholders this week. The […]
Jake Busey joins Shane Black’s The Predator
The Predator has been shooting for a few weeks, but it seems that director Shane Black is still adding to the cast, with Deadline reporting that Jake Busey has signed on for an unspecified role. Busey’s father, Gary Busey, has history with the franchise, having starred in 1990’s Predator 2, where he played a government […]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 confirmed, James Gunn’s role to be determined
Although Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is still a couple months away from release, there is already interest in a third outing for the galactic superheroes (who are also confirmed to play an integral part in Avengers: Infinity War). Luckily, director James Gunn has reassured fans that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will happen, […]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 reportedly tracking $160 million domestic opening
Given that we’re still a couple of months away from release and tickets aren’t even on sale, it seems a little early – and a little speculative – to be predicting the opening weekend of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, but nevertheless early tracking reports are in, and as you’d expect, it seems Marvel […]