Hayden Mears chats with Close director Vicky Jewson… Director Vicky Jewson made her Netflix thriller Close because she wanted a compelling, female-driven action film that could breathe new life into a tired, male-dominated genre. When world-renowned bodyguard Jacquie Davis appeared on her radar, she knew that the world needed to know this extraordinary woman. Starring […]
Mattel teaming with Warner Bros. for Hot Wheels movie
After a number of failed attempts to get a movie adaptation off the ground, Mattel is once again looking to bring Hot Wheels to the big screen, with the toy giant teaming with Warner Bros. for a live-action film based upon the iconic brand. “Mattel Films has great momentum as it continues to execute on […]
Zendaya and Javier Bardem joining Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve continues to assemble a stellar cast for his upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune, with Zendaya (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Javier Bardem (Loving Pablo) the latest to join the cast of the sci-fi epic. Collider reports that Zendaya will play Chani, a strong young woman who shares a […]
Priyanka Chopra to star in feature film adaptation of Netflix’s Wild Wild Country
Actress Priyanka Chopra (Baywatch) has revealed that she is set to star in a feature film adaptation of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning documentary series Wild Wild Country, which is being directed by Barry Levinson (Rain Man). The documentary tells the story of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, a.k.a. Osho, a controversial Indian guru who founded the Rajneeshpuram community in […]
The Batman director Matt Reeves comments on Josh Gad pushing for Penguin role
Matt Reeves, the director of The Batman, has commented on Josh Gad teasing a potential role as the Penguin. A fresh batch of excitement has been propelled the way of Matt Reeves’ The Batman film as a result of an announced release date of 2021 and that the film will feature a new actor as the […]
Sundance 2019 Review – Fighting With My Family
Fighting With My Family, 2019. Directed by Stephen Merchant. Starring Florence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Jack Lowden, Vince Vaughn, and Dwayne Johnson. SYNOPSIS: Based on a true story, FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY follows reformed gangster Ricky, wife Julia, daughter Paige and son Zak as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues. When […]
New banner for Disney’s The Lion King featuring Simba and Mufasa
Walt Disney Pictures has released a new banner for The Lion King, director Jon Favreau’s CG-animated remake of the beloved 1994 movie, which features Simba and Mufasa. Check it out here… SEE ALSO: Disney chief says The Lion King isn’t animation or live-action Directed by Jon Favreau (The Jungle Book), The Lion King features a voice cast that includes Donald […]
David Bowie biopic Stardust announced, but Duncan Jones isn’t happy about it
Screen Daily is reporting that Johnny Flynn (Beast) is set to play the music icon David Bowie in a new biopic entitled Stardust, where he’ll star alongside Jena Malone (The Neon Demon) and Marc Meron (GLOW). Stardust is being directed by Gabriel Range (I Am Slave, Death of a President) from a script by Christopher […]
Hobbs & Shaw’s David Leitch to direct vampire action thriller Undying Love
It looks like director David Leitch has found his next project following the upcoming Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, with the filmmaker in talks to direct the Image Comics adaptation Undying Love for Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8. A mix of vampire mythology and Chinese folklore, Undying Love revolves around an ex-soldier who falls […]
Westworld’s Lisa Joy to direct Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson in Reminiscence
In news coming out of Sundance, Deadline is reporting that The Greatest Showman stars Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson are finalising deals to star in Reminiscence, a sci-fi thriller which has been scripted by Westworld’s Lisa Joy and will also mark her directorial debut. Reminiscence will take place in a near-future Miami, where much of […]
