Deadline is reporting that Maria Sten (Channel Zero, Straight Outta Compton) has joined DC Universe’s upcoming live-action Swamp Thing series and will portray the character of Liz Tremayne. Swamp Thing follows Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed), who investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp […]
Poster and trailer for Strange Nature starring Stephen Tobolowsky and John Hennigan
Ahead of its theatrical release later this month, a poster and trailer has arrived online for the ecological thriller Strange Nature from writer director James Ojala, which stars Stephen Tobolowsky (Silicon Valley) and John Hennigan (Never Leave Alive). Check them out here, along with the official synopsis… A full-length feature film based on a true […]
Mattel launches film division as Sony’s options on Masters of the Universe and Barbie expire
With film adaptations of several of its properties spending years stuck in development hell, toy giant Mattel has now announced that it is going down the Hasbro route by launching its very own film division. According to Variety, Mattel is currently setting up Mattel Films, which will be led by Robbie Brenner, producer on Dallas […]
Ben Mendelsohn discusses his Skrull role in Captain Marvel
As revealed in the first-look images for Captain Marvel, Ben Mendelsohn is set to take on the role of Talos, the leader of the villainous Skrull race, in next year’s superhero blockbuster. In addition to his classic Skrull appearance seen above (complete with Australian accent), Talos will be posing as a human – or more […]
Anya Taylor-Joy discusses The New Mutants delay and extensive reshoots
Had things gone according to plan, 20th Century Fox would have released The New Mutants back in April, and potentially be working on a second instalment of the planned trilogy ahead of the impending Disney takeover. However, things haven’t went according to plan for the Josh Boone-directed X-Men spinoff, with the film pushed back twice […]
Sony looking to shoot Morbius, the Living Vampire in Atlanta this year
Having brought on board Oscar winner and Suicide Squad star Jared Leto for the title role back in June, it now looks like Sony is readying its Spider-Man spinoff Morbius, the Living Vampire to go into production this year. According to Geeks Worldwide, the studio is looking to shoot the Marvel movie in Atlanta, Georgia […]
Shazam director says Zachary Levi’s costume still a work in progress
Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Shazam! came in for some pretty heavy criticism during production when spy photos offered up the very first look at Zachary Levi’s title character in a bright red, heavily padded costume. By the time the first trailer arrived at the San Diego Comic-Con however, it was clear that the costume […]
Captain Marvel making a major change to Carol Danvers’ origin?
Way back in 2016, Captain Marvel screenwriter Nicole Perlman revealed that Carol Danvers’ upcoming solo movie would revamp the character’s origin, and now that may have been confirmed by Entertainment Weekly during the site’s first look feature. In Marvel comic book continuity, Carol is caught up in an explosion which causes her genetic make-up to […]
LEGO unveils the Creator Winter Village Fire Station set
LEGO has unveiled its Creator Winter Village Fire Station set which is set to go on sale for LEGO VIP members on September 13th and will be available for the general public to buy from October 1st; check out the promotional images and details here… 10263 LEGO Creator Expert Winter Village Fire Station – 1166 […]
S.J. Clarkson and Bart Layton join Yann Demange on Bond 25 director shortlist
As EON and MGM continue their search for Danny Boyle’s replacement, Variety is reporting that two more names have emerged as possible contenders for the director’s chair on Bond 25. According to the site, S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones), Bart Layton (American Animals) have joined the long-rumoured Yann Demange (White Boy Rick) as the top three picks […]
