With Trainspotting 2 now finally a go after years of speculation, Collider caught up with Ewan McGregor during the press tour for Steve Jobs, and managed to get a few comments from the star about his upcoming return as Renton in the follow-up to Danny Boyle’s 1996 classic. “It’s been 10 years since Irvine Welsh […]
Zootopia crosses $700 million at the worldwide box office
Disney’s latest animated offering Zootopia (or Zootropolis as it is known here in the UK) has become the second film of the year to cross the $700 million mark worldwide, with the film currently sitting on $715.4 million. Zootopia is the second-highest grossing film of the year so far behind 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool ($745.4 […]
Bradley Cooper to star in new Max Landis-scripted film Deeper
The Wrap is reporting that Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper (American Sniper) is set to star in the new film from writer Max Landis. Landis, famed for his scripts for American Ultra and Chronicle, has written a spec script for Deeper, news of which was announced at the end of last year, with Kornel Mundruczo […]
Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart circling The Intouchables remake
Deadline is reporting that The Weinstein Company is prepping a remake of the massively successful French film The Intouchables and may have found its leading men. Bryan Cranston (Trumbo) and comedian Kevin Hart (Ride Along 2) are said to be in advanced talks over starring in the new film, but a deal for either actor is yet to be been finalised. […]
Grant Gustin joins William H. Macy’s Krystal
The Flash star Grant Gustin has signed on to appear in Krystal, the upcoming directorial debut of William H. Macy, Deadline is reporting. The indie film will see Rosario Dawson taking on the lead role as Krystal, alongside a cast that also includes Macy, Nick Robinson, Felicity Huffman, T.I., John Leguizamo and Kathy Bates. Production […]
Ben Affleck has penned a Batman movie script
Despite the mixed reception to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice among audiences, DC fans who love and loathe the film can probably agree on one thing: the DC Extended Universe can benefit from having more Ben Affleck. An increase of Affleck either in front of the camera, as his performance as Bruce Wayne/Batman is […]
Oscar Isaac reteaming with Alex Garland for Annihilation
Having starred in his acclaimed directorial debut Ex Machina, Oscar Isaac is set to reteam with Alex Garland for the sci-fi Annihilation, where he’ll join a cast that so far includes Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, and Tessa Thompson. The film is based upon the first novel of Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, […]
Naomi Watts set to join Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson for Glass Castle
Naomi Watts (Demolition) is in talks to join the cast of Glass Castle, the new film from acclaimed director Destin Daniel Cretton, Variety has revealed. Glass Castle will see Cretton, who shot to prominence with his outstanding debut Short Term 12, re-teaming with star and now Oscar winner Brie Larson (Room) The film “tells of a successful young […]
Bryan Cranston set for Channel 4’s Philip K. Dick anthology series Electric Dreams
Bryan Cranston (Trumbo, Breaking Bad) is set to star in and executive produce a new anthology series with Channel 4 exploring the world of renowned sci-fi author Philip K. Dick. Electric Dreams: The World of Philip K. Dick will be a 10-part anthology series which has Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) and Michael Dinner (Masters […]
David Oyelowo and Gugu Mbatha-Raw join new Bad Robot/J.J. Abrams sci-fi thriller God Particle
The Wrap is reporting that J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot Productions are gearing up for their next film sci-fi blockbuster and have found their leads. The site reports that David Oyelowo (Selma) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Concussion) are joining God Particle, which is being directed by Julius Onah (The Girl is in Trouble). Doug Jung (Star […]
