Having been in development for over 15 years now, it seems that the live-action Hollywood remake of Akira is finally starting to move forward towards production. With Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi reportedly circling the director’s chair – and stating that he’s looking to adapt the manga, rather than the classic anime movie – it […]
Lucasfilm to start production on Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars spinoff in January 2019
After years of rumours, it was finally confirmed back in August that Lucasfilm is planning a Star Wars Anthology movie based upon the venerable Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, with the studio reportedly tapping Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours) to develop the project with a view to directing. We’ve heard nothing about the project since – which […]
Pre-production underway on John Wick: Chapter 3 ahead of Spring shoot
With a summer 2019 release date set, Omega Underground is reporting that pre-production work is now underway on John Wick: Chapter 3, with casting set to take place after the holidays ahead of a spring start date. The threequel will see Keanu Reeves reprising the title role, and reuniting with John Wick and John Wick: […]
Armie Hammer says he isn’t interested in a superhero role at present
Given the number of times he’s been linked to Green Lantern (and Shazam), you’d be forgiven for thinking that Armie Hammer was desperate to get his foot in the DC Extended Universe door; however, it seems that isn’t the case, as the actor has told the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he isn’t looking to […]
Poster and clip from British comedy Eaten By Lions
We’ve got our hands on the poster and a promo clip for the upcoming British comedy Eaten By Lions, which is directed by Raindance Award-winner Jason Wingard (In Another Life), and features a cast that includes Johnny Vegas, Tom Binns and Jack Carroll. Check them out here, along with the official synopsis… Omar and Pete […]
Denis Villeneuve has no interest in directing a superhero movie
Although he’s expressed his interest in directing both James Bond and Star Wars movies in recent weeks, it seems that Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 helmer Denis Villeneuve has ruled himself out of tackling a superhero movie. Speaking to the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Villeneuve stated that: “I’m not from that culture. I’m French-Canadian which […]
Ben Mendelsohn is staying quiet about his rumoured role in Captain Marvel
Actor Ben Mendelsohn isn’t giving a whole lot away about his villainous character in Captain Marvel. We learned back in October that Mendelsohn was in talks to play the villain in Captain Marvel (also starring Brie Larson and Jude Law), and now there are rumours circulating (via That Hashtag Show) that the Rogue One actor […]
Gwendoline Christie felt “unbelievable” upon being cast as Captain Phasma in Star Wars
Gwendoline Christie has said that she felt “unbelievable” at being cast in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Captain Phasma. Right from the get go, with the character’s chrome storm trooper attire, and dominating stature, Phasma has been an alluring character, with fans eager to find out more details. The character is set to appear […]
Denis Villeneuve expresses his interest in directing a Star Wars film
Denis Villeneuve has said that he would be “intrigued” by the possibility of the directing a Star Wars movie at some point in the future. Star Wars is here to stay, and as long as these movies continue to break the box office upon release, we can expect plenty more of them in the years […]
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown reportedly offered lead in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
According to That Hashtag Show, Stranger Things’ breakout star Millie Bobby Brown has been offered the lead role of Kill Pole in The Chronicles of Narnia reboot The Silver Chair. The site reports that TriStar Picturs made the offer back in April, although it’s unclear whether Brown has accepted. Based on the sixth book in […]
