Eagle Pictures, Italian comic book publishers Sergio Bonelli Editore and Brandon Box have announced that filming is underway on the fantasy action thriller Dampyr, an adaptation of the long-running comic book series of the same name.Dampyr is set during the Balkan war in the early nineties and follows protagonist Harlan. Haunted by horrible nightmares, Harlan […]
Marvel pushes 13 of its Avengers: Endgame cast members for Academy Awards consideration
When Marvel first launched its Oscar campaign for Avengers: Endgame, it seemed the studio had opted against pushing any of its cast for Academy Awards recognition; however, the Disney and Marvel have now updated the film’s ‘For Your Consideration’ page to push thirteen members of the ensemble cast in the Best Supporting Actor and Actress […]
Joker becomes the most profitable comic book movie of all time
It’s already the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time (by some distance now), and as Joker continues its march towards the $1 billion mark at the box office, the film has now added another record to its collection as Forbes is reporting that the DC Films production is now the most profitable comic book movie […]
Movie Review – Last Christmas (2019)
Last Christmas, 2019.Directed by Paul Feig. Starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Emma Thompson, Michelle Yeoh, Lydia Leonard, Peter Mygind, and Boris IsakovicSYNOPSIS:Kate (Emilia Clarke) is a down-on-her-luck twenty-something who’s caught in a downward spiral of burning the candle at both ends. She works in a Christmas shop with her curt boss (Michelle Yeoh), and spends […]
First look at modern Dickens adaptation Twist featuring Michael Caine, Lena Headey and Rita Ora
Sky Cinema has released the first image from Twist, the modern-day reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist featuring Michael Caine, Lena Headey, Rita Ora, Franz Drameh, Sophie Simnett, and Raff Law; take a look here…Twist is a modern interpretation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist in which Oliver is reinvented as a streetwise artist […]
Exclusive Interview – The Art of Racing in the Rain author Garth Stein shares his thoughts on the film adaptation and his book’s enduring success
Justin Cook chats with The Art of Racing in the Rain author Garth Stein. The book-to-film adaptation is available now on digital, Blu-ray and DVD… Who knew that when Garth Stein published his book The Art of Racing in the Rain, he’d still be talking about it over 10 years after its release to promote […]
Cruella set photos offer new look at Emma Stone as the iconic Disney villain
As filming on Disney’s live-action 101 Dalmatians prequel Cruella continues in London, The Daily Mail has shared some new set photos featuring Oscar-winner Emma Stone (La La Land) as the iconic Disney villain Cruella de Vil, who is sporting a very different look to the punk-infused official image above from August’s D23 Expo. Check them […]
Aubrey Plaza and Michael Caine are Best Sellers
Deadline is reporting that Aubrey Plaza (Legion, Ingrid Goes West) has signed on to star alongside screen legend Michael Caine in Best Sellers, the upcoming feature directorial debut of Lina Roessler.The film will see Caine playing a has-been author, who embarks on a wild book tour accompanied by a young editor (Plaza) who is trying […]
South African horror The Tokoloshe gets a poster and trailer
Ahead of its release this December, a poster and trailer have arrived online for the upcoming horror The Tokoloshe which stars Patronella Tshuma as Busi, a young hospital cleaner who tries to save an abandoned young girl from a supernatural force that is tormenting her; check them out here….Busi, a young destitute woman with dangerously […]
Disney’s Bob Iger says “less is more” when it comes to Star Wars movie releases
When Disney kicked off its Star Wars era with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens back in 2015, the studio announced plans for annual releases, which – had they proven successful – would presumably have led to multiple movies per year, similar to the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.Unfortunately for Disney, it didn’t […]
