Here’s some potentially exciting news for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Thor: Ragnarok screenwriter Eric Pearson revealing to CinemaBlend that he’s heard “whispers” that Marvel may be looking to revive its One-Shot series of short films. “I think probably the drop in Blu-ray sales has hurt the One-Shots program — though I’ve heard […]
Renee Zellweger to play Judy Garland in biopic
Oscar winner Renee Zellweger is set to take on the role of legendary actress and singer Judy Garland in Judy, a biopic which will explore Garland’s final concerts in London in 1968. As per Deadline, the film’s logline reads: “It’s winter 1968, 30 years after she played the iconic role of Dorothy in The Wizard Of […]
Teaser poster for Winchester: The House That Ghosts Built
With a first trailer set to arrive tomorrow, CBS Films has unveiled a teaser poster for Winchester: The House That Ghosts Built, the upcoming supernatural thriller from The Spierig Brothers (Jigsaw, Predestinaition), which stars Helen Mirren and Jason Clarke. Check it out here… Inspired by true events. On an isolated stretch of land 50 miles outside of […]
New trailer for Liam Neeson’s The Commuter
“You have until next stop to decide. What kind of person are you?” That’s the thinly veiled threat made to Liam Neeson’s travelling salesman by Vera Farmiga’s butter-wouldn’t-melt blackmailer in the latest trailer for The Commuter. Jaume Collet-Serra’s action film is shaping up to be the best high-speed transport game of cat-and-mouse since Speed, and […]
Star Wars Battlefront II gameplay video showcases Emperor Palpatine’s abilities
Following on from this week’s single player campaign trailer [watch it here], Electronic Arts has released a new promotional gameplay video for Star Wars: Battlefront II, this time showcasing the fearsome special abilities of Emperor Palpatine. As you’d expect, we’ve got his trademark Force Lightning, along with Electrocute, Chain Lightning and Dark Aura for when […]
World War I drama Journey’s End gets a UK trailer
Lionsgate has released a trailer for Saul Dibb’s upcoming adaptation of R.C. Sherriff’s play and novel Journey’s End. The World War I drama features a cast that includes Sam Claflin, Asa Butterfield, Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Tom Sturridge, and Toby Jones; watch it below… Based on RC Sherriff’s play and novel of the same name, JOURNEY’S END is […]
Rumoured character breakdown offers details on Justice League villain Steppenwolf
A few weeks ago a rumour emerged suggesting that the DC Extended Universe incarnation of Steppenwolf would be receiving a bit of a revamp from the comic books for his role in Justice League, with the character said to have been changed to the nephew of Darkseid, as opposed to his uncle. Well, if a […]
Denis Villeneuve comments on Blade Runner 2049’s disappointing box office performance
Despite near-universal stellar reviews, the acclaimed sci-fi sequel Blade Runner 2049 failed to set the box office alight, with the $155 million-budgeted blockbuster having grossed just $194 million globally since it opened at the start of October. While it still has China to come this Friday, it’s looking likely that the sequel to Ridley Scott’s […]
First poster and trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread starring Daniel Day-Lewis
Focus Features has debuted the first poster and trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s upcoming drama Phantom Thread, which stars three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis in his final acting role before his retirement, alongside Lesley Manville and Vicky Krieps; check them out here… Set in the glamour of 1950s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) […]
How the film score has entered the mainstream
Sean Wilson looks at the rise in popularity of soundtrack concerts… It’s Friday October 20th 2017. I step into the crowded, expectant Royal Albert Hall to witness Rogue One composer Michael Giacchino’s 50th birthday celebration. Within the comforting circular space so famous from the BBC Proms, the sense of excitement is palpable. And, as is always […]
