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 […]
Max Greenfield joins Brie Larson in The Glass Castle
Variety is reporting that New Girl actor Max Greenfield is set to join the upcoming adaptation of Jeannette Walls’ memoir The Glass Castle, from acclaimed director Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12). Academy Award winner Brie Larson (Room), who worked with Cretton on Short Term 12, plays said lead in the film which tells the story […]
Three’s Company movie in development at New Line
New Line Cinema is in talks to pick up the rights to the classic U.S. sitcom Three’s Company, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the studio has tapped Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein (He’s Just Not That Into You) to write the script for a feature film adaptation. Based on the British series Man About […]
The Russo brothers plan to retitle both Avengers: Infinity War films
Now that Captain America: Civil War has been released (read our review here) and is set to be another massive success for Marvel Studios, directors Anthony and Joe Russo can turn their attention to their next major Marvel team-up movies: Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1 and Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2, which are due to arrive in 2018 and 2019. […]
Blu-ray Review – Only Angels Have Wings (1939)
Only Angels Have Wings, 1939. Directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur and Rita Hayworth. SYNOPSIS: A small airline has a dangerous route, but Captain Geoff Carter has no choice but to send his team through the region. That’s until Bonnie Lee turns up and his world is turned upside down… Is […]
Domhnall Gleeson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Ed Harris join Jennifer Lawrence in Darren Aronofky’s new film
Variety is reporting that Darren Aronofsky is filling out the cast of his next film, adding Domhnall Gleeson (Ex Machina), Brian Gleeson (Snow White and the Huntsman), Michelle Pfeiffer (The Family) and Ed Harris (Run All Night) to the cast of the as-yet-untitled drama. The film, which Aronofsky will direct from his own script, already […]
Elvis Presley to fight crime in The Asylum’s Elvis Lives!
The Asylum, the production company behind Syfy’s Sharknado franchise and countless low-budget mockbusters, has announced that it is in development on the TV movie Elvis Lives!, which will take place in a world where Elvis Presley is still alive, and has taken to a life of crime-fighting. Here’s the official synopsis for the film, which […]
Legendary announces Warcraft: Bonds of Brotherhood original graphic novel
Legendary has announced that its comic division is set to publish the original graphic novel Warcraft: Bonds of Brotherhood, which will serve as a prequel to Duncan Jones’ big screen fantasy. Check out the cover art and solicitation here… Discover how three of Azeroth’s greatest champions forged their first alliance, in the official graphic prequel […]
Sam Mendes to direct The Voyeur’s Motel
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes has signed on for his first post-Bond offering, with Deadline reporting that he is set to direct an adaptation of Gay Talese’s upcoming non-fiction book The Voyeur’s Motel for DreamWorks. The book, which is set for publication on July 12th, tells the story of Colorado man Gerald Foos, “a lifelong voyeur […]
Brian De Palma to direct The Truth and Other Lies
Acclaimed filmmaker Brian De Palma is set to get back behind the camera, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that he’s set to direct an adaptation of Sascha Arango’s black comedy crime novel The Truth and Other Lies. The book, which was awards the Prix Européen du Polar du Point, the European prize for best literary […]