One of the biggest standouts from the marketing for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has been K-2SO, voiced by Firefly alum Alan Tudyk. The tall, intimidating Imperial-turned-Rebel security droid has a lot to live up to considering the tremendous popularity of past Star Wars characters like C-3PO, R2-D2 and BB-8, but has already become one of the upcoming film’s most intriguing characters. […]
Michael Keaton isn’t jealous of Ben Affleck: “I’m Batman. I’m very secure in that.”
A few weeks ago Christian Bale admitted that he was a little envious of Ben Affleck suiting up as The Dark Knight in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but Michael Keaton doesn’t share his jealousy. Responding to a question from Shortlist about whether he ever gets jealous seeing someone else in the role, the […]
Writers found for female-led Jump Street spin-off
Sony has stepped up pre-production preparations for its 21 Jump Street spin-offs by hiring a new set of writers to pen a script for the female-led version of the hit comedy franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Bob Burgers writers Lizzie and Wendy Molyneux have signed on to work on a version of the script, […]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier’s Frank Grillo says Crossbones could take on The Hulk
During a profile over at Entertainment Weekly, Captain America: The Winter Soldier star Frank Grillo has been speaking about his role as the villain Brock Rumlow, a.k.a. Crossbones, stating that the HYDRA sleeper agent could take on any superhero, including the Green Goliath! “He is not good and not bad, Crossbones,” says Grillo, who is […]
Rumour: Michael B. Jordan wanted for Boba Fett role in Star Wars spinoff movie
Chalk this one up firmly as a rumour, but according to The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider on Meet the Movie Press, Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly considering Michael B. Jordan for the role of Boba Fett in a Star Wars Anthology movie. Sneider claims that Jordan could have potentially reunited with his Chronicle and Fantastic Four […]
Emma Thompson, Kevin Kline and Josh Gad join Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Disney has announced that Emma Thompson, Kevin Kline and Josh Gad have signed on to star in the studio’s upcoming remake of the animated classic Beauty and the Beast, which is being directed by Bill Condon. Thompson is set for the role of Mrs. Potts, while Kline will portray Belle’s father Maurice and Josh Gad […]
Hasbro chief talks Transformers cinematic universe plans, next movie slated for 2017
With the last two movies both breaking a billion at the box office, it came as no surprise last month when it was reported that Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are looking to expand the Transformers franchise, with Michael Bay, Akiva Goldsman, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Steven Spielberg heading up a “writer’s room” to generate ideas […]
Justin Lin to direct Star Trek 3, release date revealed
Paramount Pictures has found its replacement for Roberto Orci in the director’s chair on Star Trek 3, with Deadline revealing that Justin Lin (director of four of the Fast & Furious films) signing on to helm the threequel. Lin was said to have been on a shortlist of directors for the job which also included […]
Exclusive: Matthew Vaughn talks The Fantastic Four: “I’ve seen the movie, it’s good… If you like Chronicle, then you’ll like this.”
Matthew Vaughn is currently on the promotional trail for his latest directorial effort, an adaptation of Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons’ Kingsman: The Secret Service. However, that’s not the only comic book movie on his upcoming slate, with the Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class helmer also attached to The Fantastic Four in a producing capacity. […]
Joss Whedon says he has “made a completely clean break” from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Following his blockbuster success with 2012’s The Avengers, Marvel Studios tapped Joss Whedon as “creative consultant”, giving him input on the Phase Two slate of films, as well as executive producing Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and of course, helming the Avengers follow-up Avengers: Age of Ultron. However, Whedon has now handed over the reins of the […]
