Dune and Blade Runner 2049 filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is joining the long list of filmmakers who are not happy with the on-going drama concerning AT&T’s bold decision last week that all of Warner Bros’ films from 2021 would debut on HBO Max at the same time as premiering in theaters. In an article penned for […]
The BBC’s Terry Pratchett adaptation The Watch gets a new trailer
BBC America has released a new poster and trailer for The Watch, the upcoming fantasy series inspired by Terry Pratchett’s bestselling Discworld novels… the first trailer went down like a lead balloon, so will this second look inspire any confidence among fans? Set in a fictional city where crime has been legalised, The Watch is […]
Emma Stone set for Safdie Brothers comedy series The Curse
THR is reporting that Emma Stone is heading to Showtime to star in The Curse, a comedy series from the Safdie Brothers, the filmmaking duo behind Good Times and Uncut Gems. Co-created by Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder (Nathan For You), both of whom will also star, the series is described as “genre-bending scripted comedy […]
ITV developing The Ipcress File series with Joe Cole, Lucy Boynton and more
Just last month, Tom Jolliffe posted a feature here on Flickering Myth calling for the return of Harry Palmer, and now comes word that the iconic Cold War spy is indeed set for a resurrection courtesy of ITV. As reported by Deadline, the British broadcaster has tapped writer John Hodge (Trainspotting) for an adaptation of […]
Free Guy, Death on the Nile and The King’s Man get new release dates, Antlers pulled from schedule
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc with regards to scheduling, Disney has shuffled release dates for its upcoming slate of 20th Century Studios releases. The Ryan Reynolds-led Free Guy and Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express sequel Death on the Nile were pulled from the 2020 release schedule earlier this year, and […]
DreamWorks developing animated superhero movie Dog Man
THR is reporting that DreamWorks Animation is developing a feature adaptation of the hugely popular children’s superhero graphic novel series Dog Man from Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants. According to the trade, former Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain writer Peter Hastings is set to direct the movie, which follows “the madcap adventures of […]
Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, Sister Act 3 and Hocus Pocus 2 movies set as Disney+ Originals
During Disney’s Investor Day presentation this week, the Mouse House revealed that it would be bringing the live-action Pinocchio and Peter Pan and Wendy straight to Disney+, but those aren’t the only Disney+ Originals that subscribers have to look forward to as we also got word on three new projects. First up is a live-action/CG-animated […]
Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier gets a first trailer, poster and March premiere date
As part of the big Disney Investor Day event, Marvel Studios has released a poster and new trailer for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, as well as announcing that the Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan-led series will premiere on Disney+ this March. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier features a cast that includes MCU […]
WarnerMedia concludes Justice League investigation into Ray Fisher’s claims, has taken “remedial action”
In July of this year, actor Ray Fisher took to Twitter and alleged that Joss Whedon was abusive on the set of Justice League reshoots. WarnerMedia opened an investigation into the claims, but since then, it’s been a rough battle. In September, Warner Bros. released a statement claiming Fisher was not cooperating with the third-party […]
Xochitl Gomez confirmed as Miss America in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness
Back in October it was announced that Xochitl Gomez (The Baby-Sitters Club) had been cast in Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and during Disney’s Investor Day even this week it was confirmed that the actress is taking on the role of young superhero America Chavez. The fan favourite comic book character, […]
