The Wrap is reporting that Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju looks set to join the cast of the latest entry into the Fast & Furious franchise, Fast 8, where he is reportedly set to play a henchman for the film’s villain. As yet, there’s been no official word as to who may be playing the film’s new […]
Warner Bros. to green-light fewer ‘original’ movies to focus on DC, Harry Potter and LEGO
There was a time when Warner Bros. was a power house at the box office, but a disappointing 2015 has brought out reports that the studio is looking to change their tactics for the next few years. Last year, the studio’s biggest movie was San Andreas starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson which made $155 million […]
Rumour: Yoda to appear in Star Wars: Episode VIII
Following the release of the first trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, a new rumour has surfaced about Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: Episode VIII. According to Making Star Wars (who are usually very spot-on with their scoops), Frank Oz has been spotted on set at Pinewood where Johnson is currently shooting the movie. […]
Netflix acquires Adam Wingard’s Death Note movie
Variety is reporting that Netflix is looking to add to its feature film slate by picking up the rights to director Adam Wingard’s (You’re Next, The Guest) upcoming manga adaptation Death Note. SEE ALSO: Death Note producer gives an update on the adaptation, confirms R-rating The film, which has been scripted by Jeremy Slater (Fantastic […]
Movie Review – Decay (2015)
Decay, 2015. Directed by Joseph Wartnerchaney. Starring Hannah Barron, Jackie Hoffman, Lisa Howard, Elisha Yaffe, and Rob Zabrecky. SYNOPSIS: Jonathon is a recluse. One afternoon he finds a young woman is lurking around in his cellar. Unfortunately, due to a misstep, the woman ends up dead. Jonathon, rather than reporting it, is happy to have […]
New clip from The Jungle Book introduces Scarlett Johansson’s Kaa
Walt Disney Pictures has released a new clip from Jon Favreau’s adaptation of The Jungle Book, which gives a look at the introduction of the villainous Kaa (Scarlett Johansson); take a look below after the official synopsis… SEE ALSO: Read our ★★★★★ review of The Jungle Book Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories […]
Jai Courtney confirms Suicide Squad reshoots; on-set report says Warner Bros. want it less “dark”
Following the rather lacklustre release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (which had a horrendous drop in its second week of box office takings), there was a rumour that David Ayer and his Suicide Squad were asked to go back and reshoot some of the movie in order to lighten the tone and make […]
Movie Review – I Am Belfast (2015)
I Am Belfast, 2015. Directed by Mark Cousins. Starring Helena Bereen, Richard Buick, Felicity McKee, Shane McCaffrey and Simon Millar. SYNOPSIS: Born in Belfast, director Mark Cousins fondly recalls the poetic beauty of the capital of Northern Ireland Mark Cousins, filmmaker, artist and writer, has leapt from the expansive, sprawling Gombrichian scale of The Story of Film to […]
Two more join Boston Marathon bombing drama Patriots Day
With filming due to get underway soon, two more actors have joined the cast of Patriots Day, the upcoming drama based on the events on and after the 2014 Boston Marathon bombing. Joining the cast are House of Cards actress Rachel Brosnahan and Christopher O’Shea (Madam Secretary) who are set to play newlyweds Jessica Kensky and […]
Batman v Superman isn’t a bad film
Andy Naylor comes to the defense of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice… Spoilers ahead, you’ve been warned. Okay, here’s a sentence that is going to cause some controversy. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is not that bad a film. Whoa, calm down. It really isn’t. I’m not saying it’s a fantastic movie, I’m […]