Dwayne Johnson has revealed that he was once considered by Tim Burton to play Willy Wonka in his adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Willy Wonka is a beloved character, brought to life so memorably by Gene Wilder in 1971s Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Based on the Roald Dahl children’s book, the […]
Movie Review – Summerland (2020)
Summerland, 2020. Directed by Jessica Swale. Starring Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lucas Bond, Dixie Egerickx, Tom Courtenay and Penelope Wilton. SYNOPSIS: A reclusive writer in 1940s Kent delves back into her past when her emotional side is awakened by an evacuee boy forced into her care. There’s nothing the British movie industry loves more than […]
A Woman Under the Influence with filmmaker Xinyi Zhu | The Pick of the Flicks Podcast #89
On The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, a different guest drops in every week to chat about their favourite film. This week, filmmaker Xinyi Zhu discusses the ground-breaking work of John Cassavetes in A Woman Under the Influence… On this week’s episode of The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, Xinyi Zhu talks about her new […]
First trailer for Kevin Smith’s anthology horror Killroy Was Here
During his Comic-Con@Home panel this past weekend, filmmaker Kevin Smith unveiled the first trailer for his latest feature, the anthology horror Killroy Was Here, which he describes as “kind of like Creepshow [but] it’s probably more modern, kind of like V/H/S.” Watch the trailer here along with Smith’s full Comic-Con@Home panel… Directed by Smith from a script […]
Back to the Future Trilogy receiving Ultimate Edition 4K Ultra HD release this October
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the 4K Ultra HD release of Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy, which includes all three instalments in Robert Zemeckis’ beloved time-travelling adventure comedy series in the ultra high definition format for the very first time; check […]
The Walking Dead producer provides an update on the Rick Grimes movie, claims Andrew Lincoln is “itching to get back”
Scott Gimple, the producer of The Walking Dead, has provided a pre-production update on the upcoming Rick Grimes feature film, starring Andrew Lincoln following his departure from the long-running TV series. In a recent discussion with ComicBook.com during the virtual Comic-Con, Gimple explained the team is currently “tweaking and experimenting”, while also claiming Lincoln is “super […]
Halloween Kills director David Gordon Green teases what makes the sequel feel fresh
Although Halloween Kills has been delayed until 2021, it hasn’t stopped the film’s director from teasing how he is making sure the latest instalment in the Halloween franchise won’t feel repetitive. In a recent interview with Total Film, Green teased how his approach to Halloween Kills will make the sequel feel fresh rather than just retelling the same slasher horror story […]
Exclusive Interview – Composer Matthew Janszen discusses working on Netflix’s Fatal Affair and more
What happens when a college acquaintance, whom you haven’t seen in 20 years, suddenly reappears and starts obsessing over you after a drunken make out session behind your husband’s back? The short answer, nothing good! This is the premise of Netflix’s latest thriller, Fatal Affair starring Nia Long and Omar Epps. The film delivers everything […]
Global disaster strikes in trailer for Solar Impact: The Destruction of London
Dazzler Media is bringing the apocalyptic sci-fi thriller Solar Impact: The Destruction of London to VOD and DVD in the UK next week, and you can take a look at the trailer, poster and synopsis here… Solar debris crashes down to Earth, causing widespread destruction and unleashing solar radiation around the world. As genetic mutations […]
Josh Boone reveals why The New Mutants can’t go straight to streaming services
The New Mutants has garnered a lot of coverage over the last few years for the disastrous mishandling of the movie regarding its release date, and while audiences have debated whether or not Disney should release it on Disney+ or Hulu, director Josh Boone has revealed why the studio has no choice but to pursue a […]
