WARNING – POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW… Last year we heard the report that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice would be set in a time after Jim Gordon was already dead, which would make sense as Ben Affleck’s Batman is said to be a long-standing crime fighter who has been doing this for many, many years. […]
The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman calls DC’s Cinematic Universe “derivative”
Outspoken comic book writer Robert Kirkman, the man behind the hugely successful The Walking Dead, has spoken out against DC’s Cinematic Universe going up against Marvel. While not exactly saying, “Marvel rocks and DC sucks”, the writer did have some harsh words about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and its lead up to Justice […]
Fast & Furious 7 speeds its way past $500 million at the global box office
Despite having only opened last weekend, it seems the world just cannot get enough of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in Fast & Furious 7, as the film continues to break box-office records across the globe. In less than a week, Furious 7 has now speeded past $500 million mark at the worldwide box office […]
Fast & Furious 8 officially announced by Vin Diesel and Universal Pictures
With Fast & Furious 7 having just passed $1.15 billion at the worldwide box office, it should come as no shock to anyone that the eighth film in the franchise has been officially announced. At CinemaCon, which is in full swing across the Pond, actor Vin Diesel confirmed the news, with Fast & Furious 8 […]
Furious 7 set to break records with April opening weekend
The latest in the massively successful Fast & Furious franchise, Furious 7, is set to break box office records when it debuts on April 3rd in the US. On course to do stellar business across the globe, early tracking has the film opening in the region of $115 million when it debuts next month. In […]
Kickstarter project for Dennis Hopper’s last film
Despite having passed away five years ago, it looks like Dennis Hopper is set to feature in his final role – if a Kickstarter campaign can earn all of its money. Here’s the press release: March 10th, 2015 – New York – Today the production team behind Dennis Hopper’s unreleased final film, The Last Film […]
DVD Review – Dying of the Light (2014)
Dying of the Light, 2014. Written and Directed by Paul Schrader. Starring Nicolas Cage, Anton Yelchin, Irene Jacob, Victor Webster and Alexander Karim. SYNOPSIS: Burned out CIA operative Evan Lake (Nicolas Cage) is forced into early retirement due to a degenerative medical diagnosis. Aided by an up and coming field agent Milton Schultz (Anton Yelchin) […]
DVD Review – Nightcrawler (2014)
Nightcrawler, 2014 Written and directed by Dan Gilroy Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed SYNOPSIS: When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort […]
Kenneth Branagh talks working on Thor and returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Many felt it was a match made in heaven when Kenneth Branagh was brought on to direct Thor way back during Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it was only a one shot deal. According to the director, Marvel wanted to go into production of its sequel Thor: The Dark World too quickly, […]
Avengers: Age of Ultron opens to record-breaking international debut on Wednesday
Early indications from the international opening day for Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron have the film already breaking records. The superhero sequel opened in 11 foreign markets on Wednesday, claiming first place in each of those markets and grossing an estimated $9.5 million on its first day. France saw the biggest opening with $2.7 million, […]