Last week it was confirmed that Netflix has decided to cancel The Punisher and Jessica Jones, bringing to an end the streaming service’s partnership with Marvel which has also brought us Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and the crossover limited series The Defenders. Since the first of the cancellations last year, there’s been a lot […]
First trailer for Ricky Gervais’ After Life
Netflix has released the first trailer and poster for its Original Series After Life ahead of its arrival on the streaming service next month. The six-part comedy drama is written and directed by Ricky Gervais who also stars alongside Kerry Godliman, Tom Basden, Tony Way, David Bradley, and Ashley Jensen; check them out here… Tony (Ricky […]
Shazam! promo art features the Marvel Family and the Seven Deadly Sins
Four new pieces of promo art have surfaced online for the next instalment in the DC Extended Universe, Shazam!, which feature Zachary Levi’s titular superhero along with the Marvel Family and the Seven Deadly Sins; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Aquaman’s James Wan offers Shazam! director advice on dealing with fan expectations We all have […]
First trailer for Dragged Across Concrete starring Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn
Ahead of its VOD and theatrical release next month, Lionsgate has released the first official trailer and a poster for writer-director S. Craig Zahler’s (Brawl in Cell Block 99) upcoming crime thriller Dragged Across Concrete which stars Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, Laurie Holden, Fred Melamed, Thomas Kretschmann, and […]
The BBC releases first teaser trailer for His Dark Materials TV series
The BBC has released a teaser trailer for His Dark Materials which gives us our first look the small-screen adaptation of Philip Pullman’s fantasy novel trilogy. The series see Tom Hooper (Les Miserables) take the directors chair for the first two episodes and features a cast that includes Dafne Keen (Logan) in the lead role […]
The Favourite’s Yorgos Lanthimos to write and direct Pop. 1280
Deadline is reporting that The Favourite director Yorgos Lanthimos is set to write and direct an adaptation of Jim Thompson’s crime novel Pop. 1280 for Imperative Entertainment. The 1964 novel follows “a corrupt sheriff of a small town who manipulates the people in his orbit in order to win the next election.” Lanthimos – whose other […]
If Beale Street Could Talk leads winners of 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Ahead of tonight’s Academy Awards, the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards were presented last night, with If Beale Street Could Talk taking home the top prize, the Best Feature Award. Beale Street also collected Best Director (Barry Jenkins) and Best Supporting Female Actor (Regina King), while other winners included Sorry to Bother You (Best First […]
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist pilot adds Skylar Astin and Alex Newell
As NBC prepares its pilot for the musical comedy Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, they have added two stars to its cast. Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect) and Alex Newell (Glee) will join Jane Levy in the pilot. Astin will portray Zoey’s co-worker and best friend Max, described as a “funny, charming, self-deprecating, wannabe ladies man with a […]
Rick Famuyiwa to direct Children of Blood and Bone adaptation
Dope director Rick Famuyiwa has found his next project. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Famuyiwa is set to direct an adaptation of the young adult fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone. The film comes from Fox 2000 with Temple Hill and Sunswept Entertainment. Children of Blood and Bone is set in a magic-infused kingdom named Orisha, where […]
Marvel’s War of the Realms variant covers from George Perez and Ryan Ottley
Coming hot on the heels of the covers from Adi Granov and Rom Lim, Marvel has now unveiled another two variants for the upcoming The War of the Realms #1, this time featuring artwork from George Perez and Ryan Ottley; check them out here… SEE ALSO: The War of the Realms variant covers reimagine Marvel […]