Jason Clarke has defended controversial changes in the upcoming remake of Stephen King horror Pet Sematary, saying King himself “didn’t have a problem” with the decision. Clarke, who stars as disturbed father Louis Creed in the film, added that, as an actor, “you don’t care” about fan reaction before the release of the finished product.The […]
Elizabeth Anweis joins Ruby Rose in Batwoman pilot
As casting continues on The CW’s Arrowverse pilot Batwoman, it has been announced that Elizabeth Anweis (Twin Peaks, The Affair) has joined Ruby Rose in the cast of the superhero spinoff.Anweis is set to portray Catherine Hamilton-Kane, step mother to Rose’s Kate Kane and the wife of her father Jacob Kane (Dougray Scott).The character description […]
Netflix reportedly cancelled Marvel shows over steep licensing costs and lack of ownership
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 of […]
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 Gervais) […]
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 expectationsWe all have a superhero […]
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 credits including […]
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 Feature), […]
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 sexy-nerd, indie […]
