Last week, Hollywood was once again accused of “whitewashing” with the release of the first image of Scarlett Johansson in the live-action Ghost in the Shell movie, but that isn’t the only movie which has come under fire lately for culturally reappropriating a character traditionally depicted as Asian. Marvel’s Doctor Strange features a bald Tilda Swinton […]
Rumour: The Flash movie casting five supporting characters
Time to get your pinch of salt at the ready, as El Mayimbe of Heroic Hollywood claims to have got his hands on a casting breakdown for Warner Bros.’ The Flash movie, which features details on five supporting characters who will allegedly be appearing alongside Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen in the 2018 release. IRIS WEST: […]
Dwayne Johnson confirms role in Jumanji remake
After rumours linking him to a role in the upcoming Sony Pictures remake of Jumanji, Dwayne Johnson (Baywatch) has taken to Instagram today to confirm his involvement in the film. SEE ALSO: Dwayne Johnson confirms that Pamela Anderson will appear in Baywatch movie It’s OFFICIAL: Love this script! Big movie news that me and my canine […]
Fran Kranz joins The Dark Tower as Pimli
The cast of the long-awaited Stephen King adaptation The Dark Tower has swelled again this week with the news that actor Fran Kranz (The Cabin in the Woods) has joined the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Kranz, who has also featured in Dollhouse, Much Ado About Nothing and Mojave, is set to play Pimli, the […]
Joaquin Phoenix could play Jesus Christ in new Mary Magdalene film
Deadline is reporting some potentially exciting news that Joaquin Phoenix (Inherent Vice) could be set to take on the role of Jesus Christ in a new film about Mary Magdalene. The film is being directed by Garth Davis (Top of the Lake), with Rooney Mara (Carol) in the lead role of Mary Magdalene, and the […]
Movie Review – The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016)
The Huntsman: Winter’s War, 2016. Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, Alexandra Roach, Sam Claflin, Charlize Theron, and Liam Neeson. SYNOPSIS: As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land, two renegades Eric the Huntsman, who previously aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna, and his forbidden […]
The Magnificent Remake: How and Why Remade Movies Succeed and Fail
Tony Black on remakes, and how and why they success and fail… Harking back to the days of big stars headlining even bigger films, The Magnificent Seven trailer exploded online this week showcasing the always A-list Denzel Washington alongside, among others, Hollywood’s newest megastar Chris Pratt, in a remake of the legendary 1960’s Yul Brynner […]
Ana de Armas joins Blade Runner 2
As it gears up to go into production this July, casting continues on the as-yet-untitled follow-up to Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner, with The Wrap reporting that Ana de Armas (Knock Knock) has signed on for a role in the sequel. “We think Ana is one of the most exciting, up-and-coming international actors in […]
Dwayne Johnson confirms that Pamela Anderson will appear in Baywatch movie
We already know that David Hasselhoff is set to feature in the Baywatch movie, and now Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that Pamela Anderson is set to feature in the big screen reboot. “She introduced the world to CJ Parker and became one of the most iconic characters of a generation – for the most successful […]
Millicent Simmonds joins Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck
Deadline is reporting that newcomer Millicent Simmonds has landed a key role in Wonderstruck, the new film from acclaimed director Todd Haynes (Carol). Simmonds, a 13 year-old deaf actress, is set to play a character called Rose, one of two deaf children whose stories intertwine in the adaptation of Brian Selznick’s novel. Wonderstruck centres on “Ben, who […]
