Following the release of the first trailer for Pacific Rim Uprising, Nerdist caught up with director Steven S. DeKnight to discuss the film, with DeKnight revealing that the plan is for the sequel to serve as a “launching pad” for an entire transmedia franchise featuring movies, spinoff films, comics and even an animated series. “I’m […]
Rumoured details on The LEGO Batman Movie 2018 sets and minifigures
The LEGO Group is set to continue its LEGO Batman Movie theme in 2018 with the release of a new range of sets, as well as a second series of Collectible Minifigures. Thanks to NeoGAF (via The Brick Fan), we now have some details on the upcoming sets – or more specifically, the minifigues that […]
Giovanni Ribisi returning for all four Avatar sequels
With production underway on James Cameron’s Avatar sequels, Deadline is reporting that Giovanni Ribisi has become the latest cast member from the original movie to sign on for all four of the new films. Ribisi reprises his role of Parker Selfridge, head administrator of the RDA responsible for the mining operations on Pandora. He joins fellow […]
Sausage Party director to helm The Addams Family animated movie
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Conrad Vernon (Sausage Party) has signed on to direct a CG-animated feature film adaptation of The Addams Family for MGM. The new movie is based upon Charles Addams’ original cartoons in The New Yorker, and has been scripted by Pamela Pettler (Corpse Bride, Monster House). The Addams Family revolves […]
5 Marvel Teams That Deserve an MCU Appearance
George Chrysostomou on five Marvel teams that deserve an MCU appearance… Marvel is seemingly moving at full speed, introducing more characters from the source material than perhaps many expected. It appears that there is no stopping the machine and this doesn’t just apply to individuals, but Marvel teams as well: S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers, Defenders, Guardians of […]
Jason Momoa says Aquaman is “not even really Aquaman yet” in Justice League
With the release of Justice League fast approaching, we’re starting to hear more and more from the cast of the DC blockbuster. Yesterday we brought you some comments from Ben Affleck with regards to Joss Whedon’s involvement in the film, and now Jason Momoa has been chatting to SFX Magazine about his role as Aquaman […]
Deadpool 2 and X-Men: Dark Phoenix both wrap production
2018 is going to be a big year for X-Men fans, with 20th Century Fox set to deliver not one, not two, but three mutant superhero movies. This past week we got a look at the first with the trailer for The New Mutants, and now comes word that both Deadpool 2 and X-Men: Dark […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi gets a first TV spot
Following on from Monday’s second trailer, Lucasfilm has now unveiled the first TV spot for December’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which features a few snippets of new footage; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Star Wars: The Last Jedi IMAX display teases a turn to the Dark Side SEE ALSO: Watch Kylo Ren’s reaction […]
How New Funding Can Change The British Film Industry
Neil Calloway looks at new guidelines for British films… It’s been a quiet week for film industry news, but it’s entirely possible that you missed the fact that the British Film Institute Film Fund is being revamped to be more inclusive. The Film Fund, which distributes National Lottery money to film projects, is a vital […]
Billy Crystal and Ben Schwartz to star in comedy We Are Unsatisfied
First time director Matt Ratner has enlisted Billy Crystal and Ben Schwartz to star in the comedy film We Are Unsatisfied, which has been scripted by Peter Hoare (Kevin Can Wait). Deadline reports that the film “follows the unlikely friendship between a struggling L.A. comedian (Schwartz) who’s forced to move back home to Long […]
