Back in October of last year it was announced that Netflix had acquired the rights to all seven of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia book series, with the streaming service planned to produce both feature films and TV adaptations based upon the beloved fantasy saga. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has now tapped […]
Rocketman director considered a Rami Malek Freddie Mercury cameo
Director Dexter Fletcher has revealed that he considered bringing together two of music’s biggest icons in this year’s Elton John film Rocketman. Having stepped in to complete Bohemian Rhapsody following Bryan Singer’s firing, Fletcher gave some thought to have Rami Malek reprising his Oscar-winning role as Freddie Mercury for a brief cameo in a scene […]
Simon Kinberg says X-Men: Dark Phoenix failure “is on me”
It was meant to serve as the grand finale to the near-twenty year franchise, but things didn’t go according to plan for 20th Century Fox’s X-Men: Dark Phoenix, with the film failing to catch fire with fans and critics and scoring not only the worst reviews of the series, but also the lowest box office […]
Abbey Lee replaces Elizabeth Debicki in Lovecraft Country
The Wrap is reporting that Mad Max: Fury Road and The Neon Demon actress Abbey Lee has signed on to replace Elizabeth Debicki in the cast of the Jordan Peel and J.J. Abrams-produced HBO series Lovecraft Country. Lovecraft Country “follows 25-year-old Atticus Black (Jonathan Majors), who joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and […]
Paramount planning animated Spice Girls movie
The iconic 90s pop group The Spice Girls look set for a return to the big screen, albeit in animated form, with THR revealing that Paramount Animation is in early development on a potential feature film. Although Victoria Beckham has sat out the last few reunions, it seems she is on board the project alongside […]
Kid Cudi joins Bill & Ted Face the Music
As casting continues in the long-awaited Bill & Ted Face the Music, Deadline is reporting that Grammy winner Kid Cudi (a.k.a. Scott Mescudi) has joined the cast of the time-travelling comedy adventure in an as-yet-unrevealed role. Bill & Ted Face the Music will see Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprising their roles as the Wyld […]
Movie Review – Men in Black: International (2019)
Men in Black: International, 2019. Directed by F. Gary Gray. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson, Rebecca Ferguson, Emma Thompson, Rafe Spall, Kumail Nanjiani, Stephen Wight, Beau Fowler, Laurent Bourgeois, and Larry Bourgeois. SYNOPSIS: The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they […]
Star Wars Celebration returning to Anaheim in 2020
The official Star Wars website has announced that Star Wars Celebration is returning to Anaheim, California next year, with the fourteenth edition of the convention set to run between August 27th and August 30th 2020. Celebration Anaheim II promises “four fun-filled days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity […]
Chris Claremont reveals details of an abandoned 80s X-Men movie
A new feature has been written about the 80s X-Men movie that never saw the light of day. Cinema history is littered with movie projects that never came to cinemas and that were rejected in the early stages. Some of these projects are pretty interesting to hear about and with the release of X-Men: Dark […]
Imogen Poots to lead Black Christmas remake for Blumhouse Productions
After reviving the Halloween franchise last year, Blumhouse Production is now turning its attention to another classic 70s slasher, with The Wrap reporting that Imogen Poots is set to headline a remake of 1974’s Black Christmas. Here’s a teaser poster for the upcoming film… One of the earliest entries in the slasher genre, the original […]
