Screen Daily is reporting that Benedict Cumberbatch has signed on to star in Gypsy Boy, an adaptation of Mikey Walsh’s bestselling memoirs, which is being produced by BBC Films and Protagonist Pictures. It will reunite the X&Y writing and directing team of James Graham and Morgan Matthews, while Dee Koppang O’Leary (The Crown) and Kevin […]
James Cameron stands by his Wonder Woman criticism
Given that he’s just kicked off principal photography on his four Avatar sequels, you’d be forgiven for thinking that James Cameron would be solely focussed on his latest visit to the world of Pandora. However, it seems that’s not fully the case, as the filmmaker has been chatting to THR about his earlier criticisms of […]
James Cameron says he’s in “full-tilt production” on the Avatar sequels
Some eight years after the release of Avatar, which took the global box office by storm on its way to becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time, James Cameron has now revealed to EW that he’s in “full-tilt production” on the four sequels to the sci-fi blockbuster. “Oh, we’re in production,” states Cameron. “We’re in […]
James Cameron criticises Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins responds
Wonder Woman has been an enormous critical and commercial success for Warner Bros., the DC Extended Universe, superhero movies, and indeed female-led movies in general. However, one person who hasn’t been enamoured by its reception is James Cameron, with the filmmaker calling it a “step backwards” for the portrayal of females in film. “All of […]
Is the Multiverse the ultimate solution to narrative issues?
George Chrysostomou on the multiverse… The DC TV shows that can be found on The CW are unique for one very specific reason. Although it is rare for TV shows to crossover, there is an element to these superhero stories that is heavily relied upon to move the narrative forward, offering solutions to new characters, […]
Movie Review – Savage Dog (2017)
Savage Dog, 2017. Written and directed Jesse V. Johnson. Starring Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Cung Le, Juju Chan, Vladimir Kulich, and Keith David. SYNOPSIS: A story set in Indochina in 1959, a land beyond rule and a time without mercy and the birth of a legend. Scott Adkins is busy these days. He seems to […]
Two new promotional posters for Marvel’s Black Panther
Two promo posters for the upcoming Marvel solo movie Black Panther have been spotted at a Lexus event, showcasing T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan); take a look below via @GeeksOfColor… SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Black Panther here Here at the Black Panther x Lexus event! […]
Ben Affleck departs Triple Frontier to focus on “wellness and family”
Netlflix’s film Triple Frontier has been hit with yet another setback as Deadline reports that Ben Affleck has dropped out of the film to focus on his “wellness and family”. He and his brother Casey Affleck were being courted for the film’s two lead roles back in May. The film has been struggling with development for several […]
Downton Abbey movie to go into production in 2018
Back in January of this year, Julian Fellowes revealed that he’s been working on a script for a Downton Abbey movie, and that while it was yet to receive the green light, he expected that it could move forward. Well, it seems that is now looking very likely, as NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein […]
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 […]
