Netflix has announced the acquisition of Millarworld, Mark Millar’s comic book imprint, with plans to develop its roster of properties for both film and television. “As creator and re-inventor of some of the most memorable stories and characters in recent history, ranging from Marvel’s The Avengers to Millarworld’s Kick-Ass, Kingsman, Wanted and Reborn franchises, Mark is as close as you can get […]
Johnny English 3 begins production
Back in May it was announced that Rowan Atkinson would be returning to the role of Johnny English for a third movie in the spy comedy series, and now Working Title has officially announced that production is underway with David Kerr (Inside No. 9, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) directing. A spoof of James Bond, Johnny […]
Poster and trailer for horror-comedy Eat Locals starring Charlie Cox
Ahead of its UK Premiere at this year’s FrightFest at The Prince Charles Cinema on 26th August, The Movie Partnership has released a poster and trailer for Jason Flemyng’s (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, X-Men: First Class) directorial debut, the horror comedy Eat Locals, which is described as “Assault On Precinct 13 meets […]
Why David Mackenzie is the perfect choice to direct Bond 25
Tom Jolliffe wants to see David Mackenzie directing Bond 25… The latest James Bond instalment has had a degree of uncertainty around it since Spectre hit cinemas two years ago. The target seems to be 2019, and only until recently it seems that momentum is building. In part it seems that Daniel Craig will be […]
Elizabeth Olsen says none of the Avengers: Infinity War cast were given the full script
Although Tom Holland is a huge blabbermouth and would likely give away every major plot detail in the hotly-anticipated Avengers: Infinity War given half the chance, it appears Marvel isn’t taking chances with any of the cast for the superhero blockbuster. While promoting her upcoming film Wind River, Elizabeth Olsen spoke to Stephen Colbert about the […]
Flashpoint fan art features Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Batman alongside Ezra Miller’s Flash
Following the recent announcement at Comic-Con that DC’s solo Flash movie would be an adaptation of the Flashpoint comic book storyline, some fan art has arrived online from George Evangelista depicting what a Thomas Wayne Batman would look like as played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. He is drawn prepped for battle alongside Ezra Miller’s Flash. […]
Second Opinion – Atomic Blonde (2017)
Atomic Blonde, 2017. Directed by David Leitch. Starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Eddie Marsan, Toby Jones, and Sofia Boutella. SYNOPSIS: In the run up to the fall of the Berlin Wall, top MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is sent on a solo mission to the city. She’s charged with investigating the death […]
Tim Miller gives an update on his planned animated adaptation of The Goon
During an interview with Collider (via CBM), Deadpool director Tim Miller has provided an update on his planned animated adaptation of the Eric Powell comic book series The Goon, revealing that an official announcement can be expected soon. “Eric (Powell) is amazing, we’ve known him for a long time now,” said Miller. “I have known […]
Natalie Portman to play a bull rider in Bronco Belle
Deadline is reporting that Natalie Portman is in talks to star in Bronco Belle, where she’ll portray an aspiring bull rider. Anna Rose Holmer (The Fits) is also in negotiations to direct, from a script by Khurram Longi. Described as a female empowerment tale, Bronco Belle follows Raylene Jackson, ” a waitress who dreams of becoming […]
Ericson Core to direct Damien Chazelle thriller The Claim
Ericson Core, director of the Point Break remake, has signed on to helm The Claim, a thriller scripted by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle, which is being produced by Scott Clayton of Oceanside Media and Russell Levine of Route One Entertainment. “Ericson has an inimitable level of skill behind the camera as a director and cinematographer. […]
