Superman actor Henry Cavill is continuing his tradition of giving gifts to the film crews he works with, presenting a Justice League logo medallion to the crew, saying: “It has been quite the battle shooting this movie, but I could imagine no better people to have struggled alongside. Thank you so much for your hard […]
Vincent D’Onofrio and Dean Norris join Bruce Willis in the Death Wish remake
Director Eli Roth is filling out the cast of his Death Wish remake, with Deadline reporting that Vincent D’Onofrio (Daredevil) and Dean Norris (Breaking Bad) have signed on to star alongside Bruce Willis, who is portraying Paul Kersey, played by Charles Bronson in the 1974 original. D’Onofrio is set to play Kersey’s brother, while Norris […]
Jon Favreau to direct series premiere of Seth MacFarlane’s sci-fi comedy series
Iron Man and The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau is set to direct the first episode of Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane’s as-yet-untitled live-action sci-fi comedy-drama for Fox, as well as serving as executive producer on the series. The show, which has been ordered straight to series, will take place in the 24th century and […]
Sam Mendes in talks for live-action James and the Giant Peach movie
Despite suffering a box office dud with Steven Spielberg’s The BFG, it looks like Disney is keen on taking another crack at a live-action Roald Dahl adaptation, with Deadline reporting that Sam Mendes (Spectre) is in talks to develop and direct a James and the Giant Peach movie. Dahl’s 1961 children’s book centres on a […]
Li Bingbing replaces Fan Bingbing in prehistoric shark thriller Meg
Chinese actress Li Bingbing (Transformers: Age of Extinction) has signed on to the cast of Warner Bros.’ prehistoric shark adventure Meg, replacing her namesake Fan Bingbing (X-Men: Days of Future Past), who has had to drop out of the project due to scheduling issues. Based upon Steve Alten’s Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, the […]
Movie Review – Don’t Think Twice (2016)
Don’t Think Twice, 2016. Written and Directed by Mike Birbiglia. Starring Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, Chris Gethard, Tami Sagher, and Kate Micucci. SYNOPSIS: Just when the theater they regularly perform at is about to close down, two members of an improv group are given the chance to be on an SNL-like variety show. If “don’t think twice” […]
Movie Review – Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)
Mechanic: Resurrection, 2016 Directed by Dennis Gansel. Starring Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Michelle Yeoh, Sam Hazeldine and Tommy Lee Jones. SYNOPSIS: Believed dead ‘mechanic’ Arthur Bishop, one of the world’s best mercenary assassins, is dragged back into his old life by a wealthy arms dealer and a damsel in distress… So you remember The Mechanic […]
Joe Russo on the rumours of the X-Men joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe
For several years now we’ve heard rumours and speculation suggesting that the X-Men could appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and this only intensified following the deal between Sony and Marvel to Spider-Man into the fold – not to mention the partnership between Marvel and Fox to develop various X-Men TV projects. The latest rumour came back in June, […]
Sarah Paulson in negotiations to join cast of Ocean’s Eight
Sarah Paulson has been on quite the roll recently, starring in such critically acclaimed films and TV shows as Carol, American Horror Story: Hotel and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, the latter two of which she earned Emmy nominations for in July, and, judging from a new report, it doesn’t look like she’ll […]
Chris Evans is Hollywood’s “best value” star for the second year running
A few days ago, Forbes published its list of the most overpaid Hollywood stars of 2016, and now we’ve got its annual list of the best value stars of the year, which sees Chris Evans retaining top spot for the second year in a row. Evans is joined by several Marvel co-stars in the top […]