Star Wars famously takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, and this week we found out about a parallel universe of casting in the film series. Neil Calloway looks at the actors who didn’t star in films, but could have… The news that Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar […]
Tommy Lee Jones joins Matt Damon in Bourne 5
Variety is reporting that Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones has signed on for a role in the upcoming fifth instalment of the Bourne franchise alongside Matt Damon, and will play a superior officer at the CIA. Bourne 5 is set to reunite Damon with The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum helmer Paul Greengrass, with Julia […]
Nosferatu remake in the works
F.W. Murnau’s silent masterpiece Nosferatu is set for a remake, with Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8 tapping Robert Eggers (The Witch) signing on to write and direct a new verison of the horror classic. Released in 1922, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror was an unauthorised adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, with Max Schreck starring as the […]
Interview: Theo James on The Divergent Series: Insurgent
Theo James talks The Divergent Series: Insurgent… Working with the same people on set for this second film, Insurgent, does being around people you know make it easier or harder? On the one hand it makes it much easier because it’s more relaxed. On the other you have to make sure you don’t become lazy […]
Troll: The Rise of Harry Potter, Jr. animated movie and TV series announced
Well, here’s one way to get attention for your movie… The 1986 cult classic Troll is set for a revival, with original writer-director John Carl Buechler and SC Films International set to produce a 3D animated feature film entitled Troll: The Rise of Harry Potter, Jr.. Now, before any J.K. Rowling fans get upset, Harry […]
Exclusive video interviews with John Carney and cast of Sing Street
With the anticipated release of director John Carney’s (Begin Again, Once) new film Sing Street finally upon us this weekend [read our review here], Flickering Myth’s Scott J. Davis sat down with the director and his young cast this week to talk about the film and everything 80’s. The film has had universal acclaim from across the globe […]
Director Jay Roach says Austin Powers 4 could still happen
It’s been fourteen years since we last saw groovy super spy Austin Powers, but according to director Jay Roach – who helmed all three of the original movies – both he and star Mike Myers are not ruling out a fourth instalment in the comedy series. You know, Mike Myers and I talk about it […]
Marvel’s Diversity Drama: Whitewashing, The Black Panther, and the fading colors of Political Correctness
Anghus Houvouras on Marvel’s diversity drama… We live in a ridiculously polarizing time, and that ridiculousness is frequently on display in regards to our favorite blockbusters. Right now we’re swimming in the wake of the massive success of Captain America: Civil War; a movie that succeeded on so many levels, reinvigorating the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While […]
Are These Really The Best Films Of The Year?
This week, Neil Calloway questions another films of the year list… On Friday, Sight & Sound Magazine announced their top films of 2016. It’s an eye-opening list, though perhaps for the wrong reasons. According to the critics surveyed, Toni Erdmann is the winner. You’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s the name of Angela Merkel’s […]
Fear the Walking Dead’s Elizabeth Rodriguez in talks for Wolverine 3
The Wrap is reporting that Fear the Walking Dead star Elizabeth Rodriguez is in talks to join 20th Century Fox’s upcoming superhero sequel Wolverine 3 for what is being described as “a small but key role”. Wolverine 3 is being helmed by The Wolverine director James Mangold and will mark Hugh Jackman’s final outing as […]
