Despite receiving a great deal of critical acclaim, Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 certainly has its detractors – not least its own producer (and director of the 1982 original) Ridley Scott, who stated back in December that the sci-fi sequel was “fucking way too long”.Now it seems we can add another Blade Runner alum to […]
A fifth Insidious movie is reportedly in the works after The Last Key becomes the series’ highest-grossing instalment
Released last month to mixed reviews, Blumhouse and Universal Pictures’ Insidious: The Last Key has quietly proven to be a solid hit, grossing $165 million around the globe to make it the most successful instalment in the horror series.With that in mind, it probably won’t come as much of a surprise to learn that plans […]
Marvel’s Black Panther scores huge second weekend, passes $700 million worldwide
After scoring an enormous opening last weekend – the biggest ever pre-summer debut, and second-biggest weekend in history – Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster Black Panther has again enjoyed a whopping weekend at the box office, passing the $700 million mark worldwide in the process.Domestically, Black Panther grossed $108 million over the Friday to Sunday period, […]
Sam Rockwell would love to see Justin Hammer back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
To be blunt: Iron Man 2 has always felt like the ugly-stepchild of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the success of Iron Man, many assumed that this sequel would be another hit. After all, why not? It brought on board Mickey Rourke — coming off of a dazzling performance in The Wrestler — and also […]
Ellen Page would “love” to reprise Kitty Pryde role for Tim Miller’s X-Men spinoff movie
Despite an impending takeover by Disney, 20th Century Fox continues to press ahead with its plans for the X-Men movie universe, with the studio announcing last month that Deadpool director Tim Miller and comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis are developing a new spinoff movie, thought to focus on the character of Kitty Pryde.Kitty has […]
Sony Turning Down Almost Every Marvel Character Wasn’t A Bad Decision
Neil Calloway says the studio’s decision in 1998 was probably for the best…Much amusement at the expense of Sony has been had this week. Though the bare facts were well known, details that emerged this week added colour to what looks like one of the worst decisions in recent film history when they turned down […]
Henry Cavill reportedly wants to extend his Superman contract with Warner and DC
While the reception to Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League has been mixed, it’s fair to say that actor Henry Cavill has made the most of the material he’s been given with his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe. And, if a report from Revenge of the […]
Nightwing director reaffirms his commitment to the Dick Grayson solo movie
Almost a year ago to the day, it was announced that The LEGO Batman helmer Chris McKay would be bringing Dick Grayson to the DC Extended Universe with a live-action Nightwing movie.McKay has provided fans with regular social media updates about his plans for the former Boy Wonder, but the movie was one of several […]
Ryan Coogler explains why he isn’t directing Creed II
After reviving the Rocky franchise in 2015 with the acclaimed spinoff Creed, filmmaker Ryan Coogler has opted against a return to the series – and another reunion with his Fruitvale Station and Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan – passing on directing duties on Creed II.The project will instead be helmed by Steven Caple Jr. […]
Director Francis Lawrence provides an update on Battlestar Galactica movie reboot
Back in the summer of 2016 it was announced that The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mockingjay director Francis Lawrence had signed on to develop a big screen reboot of the classic sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica.Since then, we’ve heard nothing in the way of movement on the project, but speaking to Coming Soon to promote […]
