Expectations weren’t that high for either of this frame’s blockbuster sequels, but Men in Black: International and Shaft both fell short of studio estimates at the domestic box-office this weekend.Men in Black: International managed to recoup $28.5 million, which was the lowest of the franchise by over $20 million. The poorly received film (read our […]
Bradley Cooper in talks for Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley
After failing to reach a deal with Leonardo DiCaprio, it seems that Guillermo del Toro has now set his sights on Bradley Cooper to lead the cast of the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s next project Nightmare Alley.Variety reports that Cooper has received an offer from Fox Searchlight but is yet to commit to the project, which is […]
Netflix taps Coco screenwriter to adapt The Chronicles of Narnia
Back in October of last year it was announced that Netflix had acquired the rights to all seven of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia book series, with the streaming service planned to produce both feature films and TV adaptations based upon the beloved fantasy saga.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has now tapped Matthew […]
Rocketman director considered a Rami Malek Freddie Mercury cameo
Director Dexter Fletcher has revealed that he considered bringing together two of music’s biggest icons in this year’s Elton John film Rocketman.Having stepped in to complete Bohemian Rhapsody following Bryan Singer’s firing, Fletcher gave some thought to have Rami Malek reprising his Oscar-winning role as Freddie Mercury for a brief cameo in a scene alongside […]
Simon Kinberg says X-Men: Dark Phoenix failure “is on me”
It was meant to serve as the grand finale to the near-twenty year franchise, but things didn’t go according to plan for 20th Century Fox’s X-Men: Dark Phoenix, with the film failing to catch fire with fans and critics and scoring not only the worst reviews of the series, but also the lowest box office […]
Abbey Lee replaces Elizabeth Debicki in Lovecraft Country
The Wrap is reporting that Mad Max: Fury Road and The Neon Demon actress Abbey Lee has signed on to replace Elizabeth Debicki in the cast of the Jordan Peel and J.J. Abrams-produced HBO series Lovecraft Country.Lovecraft Country “follows 25-year-old Atticus Black (Jonathan Majors), who joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his […]
Paramount planning animated Spice Girls movie
The iconic 90s pop group The Spice Girls look set for a return to the big screen, albeit in animated form, with THR revealing that Paramount Animation is in early development on a potential feature film.Although Victoria Beckham has sat out the last few reunions, it seems she is on board the project alongside with […]
Kid Cudi joins Bill & Ted Face the Music
As casting continues in the long-awaited Bill & Ted Face the Music, Deadline is reporting that Grammy winner Kid Cudi (a.k.a. Scott Mescudi) has joined the cast of the time-travelling comedy adventure in an as-yet-unrevealed role.Bill & Ted Face the Music will see Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprising their roles as the Wyld Stallyns, […]
Star Wars Celebration returning to Anaheim in 2020
The official Star Wars website has announced that Star Wars Celebration is returning to Anaheim, California next year, with the fourteenth edition of the convention set to run between August 27th and August 30th 2020.Celebration Anaheim II promises “four fun-filled days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, […]
Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry leaves its mark on Nintendo Switch and PS4
Assemble Entertainment and developer CrazyBunch have announced the release of Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry on the Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch. This console edition features an updated UI and controls optimised for the respective systems and all the tongue in cheek humour and saucy innuendo that made the series what it […]
