Warning. Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 follow… As James Gunn revealed on numerous occasions in the build up to the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the main theme of the Marvel sequel is family, and while Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill does meet his father Ego (Kurt Russell), it’s clear […]
Why Yondu is the best character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Anghus Houvouras on Yondu and why he’s the best character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe… (Lots of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 spoilers. You don’t want to read this column before you’ve seen the film.) James Gunn had to fight to convince the Marvel brass to let Michael Rooker play Yondu in the original […]
Mera is on the run in new Aquaman set photo
As production on Warner Bros.’ Aquaman continues Down Under, a new set photo from the DC Extended Universe blockbuster has arrived online, which appears to show Mera (Amber Heard) being pursued by Atlantean soldiers, who are presumably working for the film’s villain Ocean Master (Patrick Wilson), the half-brother of Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry. Check it […]
Kevin Feige says a Marvel movie and TV crossover will happen “at some point”
As Marvel likes to frequently remind us, #ItsAllConnected when it comes to the vast Marvel Cinematic Universe, although much to the chagrin of many fans, we’re yet to see characters from TV outings such as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. or The Defenders making any impact on the big screen. It has been reported previously that Marvel Studios chief […]
Guy Ritchie would like to direct Suicide Squad 2
With Guy Ritchie out and about on the promotional trail for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, the filmmaker has revealed that he’s keen to reunite with Warner Bros., expressing his interest in taking on the reins of the DC Extended Universe sequel Suicide Squad 2. “I quite fancy doing Suicide Squad 2, because I […]
Aquaman casts a young Arthur Curry
With production now underway on Aquaman, it is being reported that Warner Bros. and director James Wan have cast Australian child actor Otis Dhanji as a younger version of Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry. According to Screen Rant, Dhanji is playing the future King of Atlantis aged 13, and will be shooting for six days. It’s said […]
Naomi Watts to star in psychological thriller The Wolf Hour
Variety is reporting that Naomi Watts has signed on to star in The Wolf Hour, a psychological thriller from director Alistair Banks Griffin, which is being supported by the Sundance Institute Feature Film Project. The film will see Watts as “a woman who was once a celebrated counter-culture figure who now lives alone in her […]
Naomi Watts to star in Penguin Bloom
Deadline is reporting that Naomi Watts is set to star in Penguin Bloom, an adaptation of Bradley Trevor Greive’s bestselling Australian book. Watts is also producing the film with Reese Witherspoon and Bruna Papandrea, while Shaun Grant (Snowtown, Berlin Syndrome) will pen the screenplay. Penguin Bloom (published in the U.S.) tells the true story of […]
Josh Gad teasing role as The Penguin in the DC Extended Universe?
It seems that Josh Gad (best known for voicing Olaf in Frozen and recently playing LeFou in the live-action Beauty and the Beast remake) could be circling the role of The Penguin. First, major DC film studio executives such as Geoff Johns and Jon Berg started following the actor on various social media platforms, and now […]
Kenneth Branagh to direct and star in Anne Frank tale Keeper of the Diary
It looks like Kenneth Branagh has found his next directorial effort following his upcoming Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express, with Deadline reporting that he is in talks with Fox Searchlight to helm the Anne Frank tale Keeper of the Diary. The film will take place in the aftermath of World War II, […]
