After the massive success of last year’s The LEGO Movie, a franchise is being built: not only is there a sequel on the way, but we have many spin-offs on the horizon too, including one that is being co-written by Drew Pearce (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation) and Jason Segel (The Muppets).Early word also had […]
Brad Fuller talks Friday the 13th, clears up rumours
It’s Friday the 13th, and so it’s entirely appropriate that Platinum Dunes’ Brad Fuller has taken a moment to discuss his plans for the next instalment of the iconic slasher series. The Friday the 13th sequel has certainly had a rocky development since first being announced in 2009, including several delays, the latest of which […]
Channing Tatum producing comic book adaptation Zombie Brother
Variety is reporting that Channing Tatum’s Free Association is teaming with China’s Tencent Pictures for an adaptation of the comic series Zombie Brother, which is being directed by David Sanberg (Kung Fury) from a script by Matt Lieberman (Scoob).Zombie Brother follows an ordinary guy who looks to escape his city when the population start turning […]
The Flash’s Grant Gustin joins The Last Full Measure
The Flash star Grant Gustin has become the latest superhero actor to join the cast of director Todd Robinson’s (Lonely Hearts) political drama The Last Full Measure. Gustin is set to play William Pitsenbarger, a special forces para-rescue jumper and Medal of Honor recipient. He joins a cast that includes Marvel Cinematic Universe veterans Samuel […]
Blu-ray Review – Seoul Station (2016)
Seoul Station, 2016.Directed by Sang-ho Yeon. Starring Seung-ryong Ryu, Franciska Friede, Joon Lee, Sang-hee Lee, and Eun-kyung Shim.SYNOPSIS:South Korean city Seoul is plagued by a zombie virus in an animated prequel to horror hit Train to Busan.Train to Busan hit UK screens to pretty much universal applause earlier this year and gave the zombie genre a […]
DVD Review – Stake Land II (2016)
Stake Land II, 2016. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. Starring Connor Paolo, Nick Damici, Laura Abramsen, and A.C. Peterson. SYNOPSIS: Years after leaving Mister and finding sanctuary at New Eden, Martin finds himself back on the road and in search of his old mentor, as a new-look Brotherhood starts closing in. A surprise […]
DreamWorks Animation adapting Cressida Cowell’s The Wizards of Once
According to Deadline, DreamWorks Animation has picked up the rights to The Wizards of Once, a new fantasy series from author Cressida Cowell, whose previous book series How to Train Your Dragon was turned into a major animated franchise by the studio. “Cressida is part of the DreamWorks family and with The Wizards Of Once […]
Olivia Cooke is Courting Danger in World War II spy drama
Bates Motel and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl star Olivia Cooke has signed on to play tennis star turned spy Alice Marble in the upcoming World War II drama Courting Danger, THR is reporting.The film is based upon Dale Leatherman’s book Courting Danger: My Adventures in World Class Tennis, Golden Age Hollywood, and […]
Sony wins bidding war for graphic novel My Favourite Thing Is Monsters
Sony Pictures has emerged victorious in a four-studio bidding war for the rights to Emil Ferris’ graphic novel My Favourite Thing Is Monsters, setting Bradley Gallo and Michael Helfant of Amasia Entertainment to produce a movie adaptation. The official description for the graphic novel reads: “Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, […]
Cary Elwes and Matthew Modine set for World War II drama Burning at Both Ends
Variety is reporting that Cary Elwes (The Art of More) and Matthew Modine (Stranger Things) have signed on to star in the World War II drama Burning at Both Ends, which marks the first project from the newly-formed production company Slingshot Ltd.Matthew Hill and Landon Johnson, the recipients of the inaugural $50,000 Chronos Prize, are […]
