With Sony’s planned Spider-Man spinoff Silver & Black seemingly stuck in development hell, THR is reporting that director Gina Prince-Bythewood (Cloak & Dagger, The Secret Life of Bees) is moving on to another comic book-based project in The Old Guard. An adaptation of Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez’s Image Comics series, The Old Guard revolves […]
James Franco in talks to direct ESPN film Those Guys Have All the Fun
According to THR, James Franco is in talks with Focus Features to direct Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN, a feature exploring the birth of the sports network which is based upon the 2011 book by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales. Franco scored major critical success with last year’s […]
Star Wars: Episode IX cast announced, includes Luke, Lando and Leia
With principal photography set to get underway next week, the official Star Wars website has announced the cast for Star Wars: Episode IX, the third and final chapter of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. Reprising their roles are Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), […]
Irish Famine revenge thriller Black 47 gets a first trailer
Wilcard Distribution has unveiled a trailer for the acclaimed historical revenge thriller Black 47. Set in 1847 during the Great Famine, the film is directed by Lance Daly and features a cast that includes stars Hugo Weaving (The Lord of the Rings), Jim Broadbent (Iris), Stephen Rea (Michael Collins), James Frecheville (Animal Kingdom), Freddie Fox (King Arthur: Legend […]
Little Shop of Horrors Pop! Vinyl figures unveiled by Funko
Funko has unveiled its upcoming wave of Pop! Vinyl figures for the 1986 cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors which includes Seymour Krelborn, Audrey Fulquad, Orin Scrivello – D.D.S., Audrey II and a Baby Audrey II, as well as a Hot Topic exclusive 12 inch Audrey II SuperCute plush; check them out here… Relive the […]
The Russos say “Avengers 4 may be our best work for Marvel”
With Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War, directors Anthony and Joe Russo have amassed a rather incredible Marvel resume, but according to the brothers themselves, the best may be yet to come. “You know, we’re very proud of it,” Joe told Deadline when asked for a few words […]
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood set photos and video take us back in time to 1960s L.A.
As production continues on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the hotly-anticipated new film from Quentin Tarantino, some set photos and video have surfaced online which take us back in time to the 1960s with Tarantino and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Al Pacino on the redressed Los Angeles set; check them out here… […]
Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska are the new Charlie’s Angels
Sony’s big screen reboot of Charlie’s Angels has found its three Angels, with British newcomer Ella Balinska (Midsomer Murders) joining the previously announced Kristen Stewart (Personal Shopper) and Naomi Scott (Power Rangers). “Charlie’s Angels, for me, is one of the original brands to celebrate the empowered woman since its debut in the ’70s,” Banks. “This […]
Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book film Mowgli heading to Netflix rather than theaters
Originally slated for theatrical release on October 19th of this year, having already been shunted around the release date schedule to avoid Jon Favreau’s 2016 blockbuster, Andy Serkis’ adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, titled Mowgli, will now surprisingly swing its way onto Netflix instead. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the streaming giant has picked […]
Disney and Fox shareholders approve $71.3 billion takeover, deal to complete in early 2019
Well, it looks like the long-running saga of The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV entertainment assets is now all but a done deal, with shareholders for both companies voting today to approve a deal which is likely to be concluded in early 2019. The takeover will give Disney control […]
