In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Doctor Strange, Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Jessica Jones, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool, Wolverine, X-Men: Apocalypse, Fantastic Four, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Wonder Woman, […]
Chloe Grace Moretz to star in The Little Mermaid live-action movie
Variety is reporting that Chloe Grace Moretz is set to star in the title role in The Little Mermaid, Universal Pictures and Working Title’s upcoming live-action retealling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, which will be scripted by Richard Curtis (Love Actually). The project originally had Sofia Coppola attached to direct, although the […]
The Witcher movie slated for release in 2017
Coming Soon is reporting that Andrzej Sapkowski novel series Witcher is heading to the big screen, with the Sean Daniel Company announcing a movie adaptation for 2017. The film will be directed by Tomasz Baginski (The Cathedral), who helmed the opening cinematics for the first two instalments of the popular video game series, from a script […]
29th Leeds International Film Festival Review – Brooklyn (2015)
Brooklyn, 2015. Directed by John Crowley. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters. SYNOPSIS: An Irish immigrant lands in 1950’s Brooklyn for a fresh start and falls in love. But when tragedy forces her to return home, she must choose between the two countries and the lives and loves within them. Being […]
Where the Road Runs Out lands with Fairway for AFM 2015
Fairway Film Alliance has announced the late addition of Rudolf Buitendach’s multiple film festival award winner Where the Road Runs Out to their American Film Festival (AFM) lineup. The film stars French Oscar (Cesar) Winner and International Star Isaach De Bankolé (Casino Royale, Cavalry, 24, Manderlay, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai and Chocolat), […]
Movie Review – The Hallow (2015)
The Hallow,2015. Directed by Corin Hardy. Starring Joseph Mawle, Bojana Novakovic, Michael McElhatton and Michael Smiley. SYNOPSIS: Ignoring the Irish local’s warnings, a British conservationist’s family are attacked by demonic creatures that lurk in the darkened forest. Corin Hardy’s debut looks to strongly subvert the current modern horror trend. The familiar narrative tropes of scientific […]
Exclusive: Daniel Radcliffe on Victor Frankenstein
Thanks to the Red Bulletin, we’ve got an exclusive excerpt of an interview with Victor Frankenstein star Daniel Radcliffe… After 10 years and eight movies as the young hero of the multibillion dollar grossing Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe said goodbye to wizardry in 2011. But rather than veering off the rails like so many […]
Movie Review – Spectre (2015)
Spectre, 2015. Directed by Sam Mendes. Starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Dave Bautista and Andrew Scott. SYNOPSIS: A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service […]
Blazing Samurai animated feature assembles its voice cast
Blazing Samurai, an animated feature inspired by the comedy classic Blazing Saddles, has announced its star-studded voice cast, which includes the likes of Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson, Ricky Gervais and Blazing Saddles helmer Mel Brooks, who is also executive producing. Variety reports that the feature, which is being directed by Mark Koetsier (Kung Fu […]
Terminally ill cancer patient gets his wish and sees Star Wars: The Force Awakens early
Earlier this week we brought you the heart-breaking story of a Star Wars fan who is terminally ill with cancer, and was unlikely going to live before the release of the much anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He made a public plea to Disney and Lucasfilm to see the film early as his dying […]
