Neil Calloway looks at a new tool that explores the facts and figures of UK film… This week the British Film Institute released a rather nice online tool that will surely keep you entertained for hours now the nights are drawing in. Or you could use it like I do to confirm all your prejudices […]
Denis Villeneuve explains why he passed on directing Bond 25
Now that Daniel Craig is officially on board to return as 007 and a November 2019 release date has been set, Eon is currently searching for a director to succeed Skyfall and Spectre helmer Sam Mendes and take the reins on Bond 25. Last year, it was reported that Yann Demange (’71), David Mackenzie (Hell or High […]
Bond 25 nearing distribution deal
With Sony’s deal having expired with the release of Spectre, it seems that Bond 25 is closing in on a new distribution deal, with Deadline reporting that MGM and Annapurna Pictures are close to announcing that they will team on the U.S. release of the next instalment in the long-running spy saga. The outlet reports […]
Denis Villeneuve is interested in directing Bond 25, but Dune is his priority
With Sam Mendes opting against a return for Bond 25, EON is currently searching for a director to take the reins on Daniel Craig’s final outing as super spy 007. A few months back, it was reported that Yann Demange (’71), David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) and Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049) topped EON’s shortlist, while a […]
Daniel Craig reportedly wants Denis Villeneuve to direct Bond 25
Now that Daniel Craig has renewed his license to kill for a fifth and final outing as 007, the search is on for a director to succeed Skyfall and Spectre helmer Sam Mendes for 2019’s as-yet-untitled Bond 25. While there has been talk that producer Barbara Broccoli is considering a female filmmaker, it was reported back […]
David Sakurai joins Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel
Deadline has revealed that David Sakurai (Iron Fist) has signed on for a role in Warner Bros.’ as-yet-untitled Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel, where he is set to portray Krall, one of the ambitious and sulky henchman of Johnny Depp’s Gellert Grindelwald. Fantastic Beasts 2 is currently in production, and sees David Yates […]
New images and TV spot for Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok
Yesterday we brought you a clip from Thor: Ragnarok [watch it here], and now a new TV spot has arrived online for the Marvel blockbuster along with three new images featuring Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum), and Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson); check them out below… SEE ALSO: New featurette for Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok focuses on […]
61st BFI London Film Festival Review – Gemini (2017)
Gemini, 2017. Directed by Aaron Katz. Starring Lola Kirke, Zoë Kravitz, Greta Lee, Michelle Forbes, Nelson Franklin, Reeve Carney, Jessica Parker Kennedy, James Ransone, Ricki Lake, and John Cho. SYNOPSIS: A heinous crime tests the complex relationship between a tenacious personal assistant and her Hollywood starlet boss. As the assistant unravels the mystery, she must […]
Blu-ray Review – BASEketball (1998)
BASEketball, 1998. Directed by David Zucker Starring Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dian Bacher, Yasmine Bleeth, Jenny McCarthy, Ernest Borgnine and Robert Vaughn. SYNOPSIS: Two childhood friends create a national sport called BASEketball, a hybrid of baseball and basketball, and must deal with a greedy businessman scheming against their team. BASEketball has hit Blu-ray for the […]
Movie Review – The Florida Project (2017)
The Florida Project, 2017. Directed by Sean Baker. Starring Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Prince, Valeria Cotto, Bria Vinaite, Christopher Rivera, Karren Karagulian, Sandy Kane, Caleb Landry Jones, and Macon Blair. SYNOPSIS: Set over one summer, the film follows precocious 6-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious […]
