Variety is reporting that Gone Girl star Tyler Perry is set to play Baxter Stockman in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2. Stockman first appeared in the original Mirage Comics where he was depicted as an African American scientist, but was changed into a white character for the original animated series. Stockman also invents the robotic, […]
Michael Winterbottom in talks to direct Will Ferrell in Russ and Roger Go Beyond
Variety is reporting that director Michael Winterbottom (9 Songs, The Emperor’s New Clothes) is in talks to direct Russ and Roger Go Beyond. Will Ferrell (Get Hard) is set to play famed director Russ Meyer in the film, which is based on the true story about how softcore porn maestro Russ Meyer teamed with Roger […]
Filming begins on How to Be Single starring Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie and Rebel Wilson
Principal photography has begun in earnest this week on New Line Cinema’s new comedy, How to Be Single. Filming is taking place in and around New York City, with a cast that includes Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey), Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect 2), Alison Brie (Get Hard), Damon Wayans, Jr. (Let’s Be Cops) and […]
Warner Bros., DC and Mattel launching female led DC Super Hero Girls universe
Warner Bros., DC Entertainment and Mattel have announced that they are to launch a new female-centred superhero universe entitled DC Super Hero Girls, which is aimed at girls aged six to twelve and will feature the comic book publisher’s stable of female characters as relatable teens. “DC Entertainment is home to the most iconic and […]
Portlandia’s Fred Armisen joins Zoolander 2
The cast of Paramount Pictures’ comedy sequel Zoolander 2 has added another name, with the news that Portlandia and Saturday Night Live star Fred Armisen has signed on to the film. The sequel, which stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, shoots in Rome for three months in and around Cinecittà Studios. Stiller is directing and […]
Suicide Squad adds Common to its ranks in mystery role
The Hollywood Reporter has broke the news that Oscar winning musician and actor Common (Selma) has joined the cast of DC and Warner Bros.Pictures’ Suicide Squad in a mystery role. In the last year or so, Common’s name has cropped up in amongst various rumours for DC projects, and he was previously set to co-star […]
Star Trek 3 reportedly titled Star Trek Beyond, Idris Elba set for a “kick-ass” role
According to fansite TrekMovie.com, which has a solid track record when it comes to Star Trek, the upcoming third movie in Paramount Pictures’ relaunched series is going by the title of Star Trek Beyond. According to the site, Star Trek Beyond has been registered with the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), although the report […]
The Big Short begins filming, cast officially announced
Paramount Pictures, New Regency and Plan B Entertainment have today announced the start of production on The Big Short, their A-list ensemble piece that is currently filming in New Orleans. Anchorman 2 director Adam McKay is directing the film which stars Christian Bale (The Dark Knight Trilogy), Brad Pitt (Fury), Steve Carell (Foxcatcher) and Ryan […]
Blu-ray Review – Escape from New York (1981)
Escape from New York, 1981. Directed by John Carpenter. Starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins. SYNOPSIS: In 1997, when the US President crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in for a rescue. […]
Emma Stone to play Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes
Fox Searchlight has found its Billie Jean King for the upcoming Battle of the Sexes, with Emma Stone signing on to star opposite Steve Carell’s Bobby Riggs in the movie, which details the 1973 inter-gender match between the two tennis champions. Stone had been top choice for the project, although potential scheduling conflicts led the […]