Ahead of its release this Friday, we’ve spoken to director Amma Asante and star David Oyelowo about their new film A United Kingdom, which tells the true story of the relationship between Seretse Khama (Oyelowo) and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike). Take a look at the interviews below, along with the official synopsis for the film… […]
Paul Feig would be “surprised” if Ghostbusters gets a sequel
With the film now out on Blu-ray and DVD, Paul Feig has been talking about his Ghostbusters remake and his thoughts on the project overall. It had a lot of detractors upon its announcement and the mediocre release and box office figures did little to help its cause, but despite the post-credits tease of a sequel […]
Movie Review – Mum’s List (2016)
Mum’s List, 2016. Directed by Niall Johnson. Starring Rafe Spall, Emilia Fox, Elaine Cassidy, Ross McCormack, Sophie Simnett. SYNOPSIS: Based on the book of the same name, the film tells the true story of a mother leaving a legacy for her husband and sons when she dies of cancer. Tissues at the ready for Mum’s List, the […]
Swallows and Amazons and other great classic children’s book-to-film adaptations
To celebrate the release of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons – directed by Philippa Lowthorpe – on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Download from December 12th, we take a look at some of the best book to film adaptations to have captivated young audiences. Swallows and Amazons Arthur Ransome’s classic series of novels have been loved by […]
Connie Britton and Oliver Platt join Professor Marston and The Wonder Women
Deadline is reporting that Connie Britton (Nashville) and Oliver Platt (Chicago Med) have joined the cast of Professor Marston and The Wonder Women, writer-director Angela Robinson’s upcoming biopic of Wonder Woman creator Dr. William Moulton Marston. The project will see Luke Evans (The Girl on the Train) as Marston, with Rebecca Hall (The BFG) as […]
John Wick director Chad Stahelski to helm the Highlander reboot
With his John Wick co-director David Leitch signing on to direct Deadpool 2, Chad Stahelski has now found his next project, with the filmmaker set to helm Lionsgate’s long-gestating reboot of the cult 1986 action fantasy Highlander. “I’ve been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school,” Stahelski tells The Hollywood […]
Movie Review – Bad Santa 2 (2016)
Bad Santa 2, 2016. Directed by Mark Waters. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Brett Kelly, Tony Cox, Kathy Bates and Christina Hendricks. SYNOPSIS: A continuation, following a crooked and vulgar safe-cracker who uses Christmas, for the second time, as the basis of his plots to rob money whilst encountering issues from his past whilst battling alcoholism. […]
Max Steel leads the biggest movie flops of 2016
With 2016 drawing to a close, Forbes has released its annual list of the biggest Hollywood flops from the past twelve months, with the Mattel toy adaptation Max Steel proving to be the biggest bomb of 2016, edging out Matthew McConaughey’s Free State of Jones to top spot by grossing just $4.4 million from a $10 […]
A deal between Marvel and Fox for X-Men and The Fantastic Four is “an impossibility”, says Kevin Feige
If you were hoping that the recent news about a deal between Marvel Studios and 20th Century Fox to trade characters for Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 could mark the first step in a potential deal to bring the X-Men and the Fantastic Four into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, then I’m afraid […]
Kevin Feige explains why Brie Larson is perfect for the role of Captain Marvel
During the San Diego Comic-Con International back in July, Marvel officially announced the newest addition to the MCU, Brie Larson, who will be taking on the role of Carol Danvers – a.k.a. Captain Marvel – for Avengers: Infinity War and the subsequent solo film, and speaking to Variety, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has explained […]
