Actress Thandie Newton has discussed her excitement and delight at being cast in the Han Solo Star Wars anthology movie. Newton has had many big roles in the past, and has recently received praise for her performance in the hit HBO show Westworld. But it’s her latest role that has gotten her the most excited, […]
The Mummy tops studio TV ad spending
The Mummy has seen more investment in TV ad spending this week than any other movie. With substantial hits in theatres right now such as Wonder Woman, other high profile movies still playing, and even more to come, it’s interesting to see that Universal has claimed the top spot for TV ad spending for The […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi to open a day earlier in the UK
Here’s some rather good news for UK fans of the galaxy far, far away, as Disney and Lucasfilm have announced today that Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the hugely-anticipated second chapter of the Sequel Trilogy, is set to open on these shores a day earlier than previously announced, with the film hitting on Thursday, December […]
Why Wonder Woman’s success makes Marvel look outdated
Anghus Houvouras on the success of Wonder Woman and its impact on Marvel… Wonder Woman is finally here, and to everyone’s surprise it seems to be pleasing audiences, investors, and a large majority of critics. I would refrain from calling it ‘universally loved’, only because of the steady stream of hate I keep seeing from […]
Director Colin Trevorrow says Star Wars: Episode IX will handle the death of Carrie Fisher with “love and respect”
While doing the promotional rounds for his upcoming film The Book of Henry (set for release on June 16th in the States) Star Wars: Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow naturally found himself also fielding questions on his plans to close out the Sequel Trilogy. And unsurprisingly, one of the major topics was the recent tragic […]
Bill Skarsgard’s Pennywise terrified child extras on the set of It
Those that already have a good feeling on Bill Skarsgard’s take on the classic horrifying clown Pennywise (the trailers alone have generated much praise and hype) now have even more reason to get excited to be terrified, as it seems the disturbing-looking clown unintentionally scared a bunch of child extras on the set of the […]
Director Christopher McQuarrie talks Mission: Impossible 6 and taking the series in a new direction
As filming continues on Mission: Impossible 6, director Christopher McQuarrie has taken a break from the production to chat to Scriptnotes (via Collider) about the latest entry in the blockbuster spy series. McQuarrie, who also helmed Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and becomes the first director to return to the series for a second outing, discussed […]
Amazon acquires Linda Tripp / Monica Lewinsky drama
Deadline is reporting that Amazon Studios has snapped up the rights to Flint Wainess’ Black List script Linda and Monica, which deals with the friendship between Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky, which imploded when it led to the revelation of the relationship between White House intern Lewinsky and President Bill Clinton. The film will explore […]
Exclusive interview with Split star Anya Taylor-Joy
Coinciding with its home-entertainment release here in the UK, we’ve got an exclusive video interview with Anya Taylor-Joy, star of M. Night Shyamalan’s critically acclaimed psychological thriller Split; check it out here, or watch it over on our YouTube channel… SEE ALSO: M. Night Shyamalan gives an update on his Unbreakable and Split sequel Glass […]
Jake Gyllenhaal to produce and star in World War II adventure The Lost Airman
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star in The Lost Airman, a true-life World War II adventure which is in development at Amazon Studios. He will also produce the film alongside John Lesher (Birdman) and his Nine Stories partner Riva Marker. The film is based upon Seth Meyerowitz’s non-fiction book […]
