Deadline reports today that Whiplash, Damien Chazelle’s superb Sundance winner, has been somewhat surprisingly classified by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences as an adapted script, rather than a original screenplay. Even stranger still was that the Academy apparently didn’t inform the director or the films distributor, Sony Pictures Classics, about the decision […]
The Big Risks: Hollywood’s big gambles in 2015
Anghus Houvouras on Hollywood’s big gambles of 2015…2015 has the potential to be a landmark year for film. By now you’re familiar with the slew of big budget blockbusters being lined up at theaters this year. There’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Jurassic World, as well as new installments of […]
Elle Fanning to star in Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest The Neon Demon
After many false starts and delays, it looks like Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Only God Forgives) has finally got the wheels moving on his latest project, The Neon Demon. Last autumn it was announced that Cliff Martinez would provide the score and cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd (The Grandmaster) would photograph the film for him. Now […]
Christopher Nolan recalls his experiences on Batman Begins
When Batman Begins made its debut in June 2005, it was seen by many as a huge risk by Warner Bros.: an almost unheard of phenomena at the time of rebooting an entire franchise under the tutelage of an independent filmmaker was not the common franchise “reset” it is today. But Warner’s instincts were right, […]
T.J. Miller and Ed Skrein in talks to join Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool
Now that 20th Century Fox has finally pulled the trigger on Deadpool, it seems the studio and director Tim Miller are starting to turn their eye to the supporting cast for the Merc with the Mouth’s first solo outing.According to The Wrap, T.J. Miller (Transformers: Age of Extinction) and Ed Skrein (Game of Thrones) are […]
Jeremy Renner reveals he is currently shooting as Hawkeye
With Avengers: Age of Ultron still a few months away Joss Whedon and company are currently working on reshoots for the hotly-anticipated sequel, and Jeremy Renner has revealed that he is back in his Hawkeye costume today via his Who Say account. Renner posted this message and picture: “Tues morn. I find myself in costume […]
Josh Gad could play Roger Ebert to Will Ferrell’s Russ Meyer
The Wedding Ringer and Frozen star Josh Gad is being touted to play the late film critic Roger Ebert in indie film Russ & Roger Go Beyond alongside Will Ferrell, who is set to play soft-core filmmaker Russ Meyer, who famously made Beyond The Valley of the Dolls together in 1970. Producer David Permut, who […]
Ethan Hawke talks nearly playing Doctor Strange: “I came as close as anybody could”
Several names were linked to the role of Doctor Stephen Strange before it was officially announced as Benedict Cumberbatch, including Joaquin Phoenix and Keanu Reeves. One of the names often rumoured was Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), which was only furthered when his Sinister director Scott Derrickson was announced to helm the movie.SEE ALSO – Benedict Cumberbatch talks […]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy line reveals return of major character?
Warning – could be spoilers ahead…It would be fair to say that there has been a lot of speculation and rumours when it has come to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. From casting, to titles to pretty much everything in between, there hasn’t been a stone left unturned for the latest “scoop”.SEE ALSO – Trio of stars […]
Will Andy Serkis be playing a live-action role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Thomas Roach on Andy Serkis’ role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens…With Star Wars: The Force Awakens being one of the most anticipated films of 2015 there is always going to be a great deal of speculation from fans. The film has wrapped production and the cast have all been sworn to secrecy in order […]
