Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Disney has snapped up the rights to Delilah Dirk, a graphic novel series from Tony Cliff, and is developing a live-action movie for the swashbuckling heroine who has been described as “a female Indiana Jones”. Described as the “international mistress of swordsmanship”, Delilah made her debut in 2013’s New York […]
Danny DeVito tested for Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy
When you think about it, it makes total sense. In a Facebook Q&A session, director James Gunn revealed that Danny DeVito tested for the role of Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy and explains why he eventually went with Bradley Cooper. “In all honesty, Danny DeVito is one of the voices we tried out, […]
Sam Raimi developing tornado action adventure film for Warner Bros.
Having signed on to direct World War 3 at Warner Bros. back in February, Sam Raimi has now set up another project at the studio, with Variety revealing that he’s developing an as-yet-untitled action-adventure film. Going by the working title of Stormfall, the project is is said to centre on a heist during a tornado […]
Elizabeth Banks no longer directing Pitch Perfect 3
Having made her directorial debut on the second movie, Elizabeth Banks has now pulled out of directing Universal’s Pitch Perfect 3 citing parental responsibilities following a rescheduling for the production. “We’ve been in development and it’s taking longer than we thought,” said Banks. “I thought I was going to direct the movie in the summer. […]
DVD Review – Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road, 2015. Directed by George Miller. Starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Nathan Jones, Megan Gale, Zoe Kravitz, Riley Keough, Josh Helman, Jennifer Hagan, Abbey Lee Kershaw and Courtney Easton. SYNOPSIS: In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to […]
Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis to reunite for 1950s fashion drama
According to Variety, Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson are in talks to reunite for a new feature film which will take place in 1950s New York and revolve around the world of fashion. Although no deal is yet in place, Day-Lewis is said to have been loosely attached to the project for some time, […]
Movie Review – Z for Zachariah (2015)
Z for Zachariah, 2015. Directed by Craig Zobel. Starring Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Chris Pine. SYNOPSIS: In the wake of a disaster that wipes out most of civilization, two men and a young woman find themselves in an emotionally charged love triangle as the last known survivors. If you thought you were the last […]
Movie Review – Bone Tomahawk (2015)
Bone Tomahawk, 2015. Directed By S. Craig Zahler. Starring Kurt Russell, Matthew Fox, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins, Lili Simmons, David Arquette and Sid Haig. SYNOPSIS: Four men embark on a dangerous journey to rescue one of their womenfolk from a tribe of native cannibals. Taking cues from John Ford’s classic The Searchers, S. Craig Zahler’s […]
23rd Raindance Film Festival: Winners Announced
The 23rd annual Raindance Film Festival announced the winning films in 12 categories at this year’s annual Raindance Film Festival Awards ceremony at The May Fair Hotel on Friday, 2nd October. The festival, which closes on Sunday 4th October, has hosted over 90 feature length films, 200 shorts and 30 industry events from more 48 countries. […]
Transformers 5 will be Michael Bay’s last entry in the franchise
Ever since Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Michael Bay has gone on record to say that he was done with the franchise, only to announce he’s making another one, and then announce he’s quitting again. In an interview with Collider, Bay once again says this Transformers will be his last, but when called out on his […]
