Among the many criticisms levied towards George Lucas’ Star Wars Prequel Trilogy is the depiction of Anakin Skywalker, and Hayden Christensen’s portrayal (a.k.a. Mannequin Skywalker) has certainly come in for plenty of stick over the years. However, it seems Christensen’s Outcast co-star Nicolas Cage is a fan of his work as the future Dark Lord […]
Will Smith replaces Hugh Jackman for Collateral Beauty
After news last broke last month that Hugh Jackman had left the upcoming project Collateral Beauty, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Will Smith has signed on to replace him in the film. The film, which is directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (Me and Earl and The Dying Girl), also stars Rooney Mara (Her) and tells […]
Movie Review – Inherent Vice (2014)
Inherent Vice, 2014. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Katherine Waterston, Owen Wilson, Benicio Del Toro, Eric Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jena Malone, and Martin Short. SYNOPSIS: In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry “Doc” Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend. Reviewer’s note: I have no interest […]
Madame Tussauds announces new Star Wars experience
Madame Tussauds is set to bring a galaxy far, far away to London, with the with a new multi-million pound Star Wars exhibition set to open this May, which will feature sixteen characters from the saga across 11 recreated scenes… Taking us on a journey through Episodes I to VI, the exhibition will include the […]
Infographic: Which Super Bowl spot had the most social buzz?
The Super Bowl provided plenty of goodies for movie fans as Hollywood rolled out its customary TV spots, providing a glimpse at some of the biggest movies of the year courtesy of $4.5 million advertisements for the likes of Fifty Shades of Grey, Furious 7, Jurassic World, Pitch Perfect 2, Ted 2, Terminator: Genisys, Tomorrowland, […]
Felicity Jones to star in Gareth Edwards’ Star Wars movie, Edgar Ramirez and Aaron Paul also in contention
Over the weekend it was rumoured that Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) was in talks for Gareth Edwards’ (Godzilla) standalone Star Wars movie, and now THR is reporting that Disney and Lucasfilm have found their female lead for the 2016 release. According to the site, Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) is in advanced talks for […]
Bryan Cranston wanted for Star Trek 3; more new female characters
Star Trek 3 (really, Star Trek 13) is well into development now that Simon Pegg and Doug Jung are writing the script with Justin Lin (Fast and Furious) in the director’s chair. It’s believed that the story put forward by Roberto Orci has now been pushed aside, but that’s not 100% confirmed. According to our friends over […]
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan want pay increase for Fifty Shades sequels
After conquering the world this year with a whopping $550 million worldwide to date, it is no surprise that Universal Pictures and Focus Features are fast-tracking plans to bring the Fifty Shades of Grey sequels to the screen. But while fans can’t wait to see the return of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, the films […]
Henry Cavill talks Warner Bros’ plans for the DC Cinematic Universe, “They’re not thinking from movie to movie”
The DC Cinematic Universe has faced an uphill battle against critics, who have either compared them to Marvel or have claimed they ‘don’t know what they’re doing’. But someone who reckons the studio has their finger on the pulse is Superman himself, Henry Cavill. “There’s a big plan in place at WB for the whole […]
Superhero Movies: Contrarian Opinions and Partisan Fandoms
Samuel Brace on contrarian opinions and parisan fandoms…. This is a great time to be a fan. A fan of superheroes and superhero movies, of a particular TV series or film franchise, to be a fan of pretty much anything and anyone. For this there is no doubt. Fandom’s are at their peak, with the […]
