Filmmaker Ron Howard is set to turn his attention to the world of animation for the first time, with Variety reporting that he has signed on to direct a feature-length adaptation of Florence Parry Heide’s children’s book The Shrinking of Treehorn. The 1971 book follows a young man who begins shrinking in size after playing […]
IDW’s new era of Transformers expands with new Transformers: Galaxies series
IDW is set to build upon this year’s Transformers comic book relaunch with the first spinoff series Transformers: Galaxies, which will get underway this September and promised to “delve deeper into the origins, motivations, and world-shattering machinations of the extended Transformers cast”, beginning with the story arc ‘Constructicons Rising’. Written by Tyler Bleszinski with art […]
Donald Glover and Beyonce sing ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ in The Lion King TV spot
With its release just a month away, Disney has revealed a new TV spot for the hotly-anticipated remake The Lion King which features the Oscar-winning track ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’, performed by stars Beyonce (Nala) and Donald Glover (Simba); watch it here… SEE ALSO: Jon Favreau discusses James Earl Jones’ return as Mufasa […]
Retro inspired hack ‘n slash Driven Out coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PC soon
Indie developer No Pest Productions has announced that they will be releasing their retro inspired hack ‘n slash game, Driven Out, will be coming to Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC this Autumn. Fight fantastic creatures in a dangerous world in this tribute to the golden days of 16-bit gaming. Check out the trailer below… […]
Red Sonja movie finds a new director in Transparent’s Jill Soloway
After dispensing with the services of Bryan Singer back in March (despite having originally stated it would stand by the filmmaker in the wake of his latest sexual abuse allegations), Millennium Films has now found a new director for its long-planned Red Sonja movie. THR is reporting that Emmy-winning Transparent creator Jill Soloway has signed […]
Marvel Studios returning to San Diego Comic-Con next month for MCU panel
After sitting out last year, Deadline is reporting that Marvel Studios is set to return to Hall H next month for what is sure to be a hugely-anticipated panel at the San Diego Comic-Con International. While details are being kept under wraps, one would assume that the panel could include some kind of celebration or […]
Anna Diop cast as Starfire in Teen Titans live-action series
DC’s upcoming live-action Teen Titans series has found its second cast member, with Deadline reporting that Anna Diop (24: Legacy) is set to play Koriand’r, a.k.a. Starfire, in Titans. The character is described as “an alien princess from a warrior planet who seeks asylum on Earth. A no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners stranger on our world, she has […]
Swamp Thing star says early cancellation showed “lack of respect”
Earlier this month DC Universe announced that it had cancelled its latest live-action series Swamp Thing, just days after the show made its premiere on the streaming service. The news wasn’t entirely surprising, seeing as DC had shut down production on the first season early, slashing the episode count from 13 to 10, but it’s […]
The CW announces 2019 premiere dates for the Arrowverse shows, Riverdale, Supernatural, Nancy Drew and more
The CW has announced its upcoming prime time schedule for the 2019/20 season, which will see returning shows Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, Black Lightning, Riverdale, Supernatural, Legacies, Charmed, Dynasty and All American joined by new series Batwoman and Nancy Drew. SUNDAY, OCT. 6 8 pm Batwoman (series premiere) 9 pm Supergirl (season premiere) MONDAY, OCT. 7 8 pm All American (season […]
The Craft remake finds its first witch in Cailee Spaeny
THR is reporting that Pacific Rim: Uprising and Bad Times at the El Royale actress Cailee Spaeny is in talks to join the cast of Sony Pictures and Blumhouse Productions’ remake of The Craft. The “contemporary take” on the cult 1996 film is being written and directed by actress turned filmmaker Zoe Lister-Jones (Band Aid). […]
