During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, actor Jack Black has revealed that he still has ambitions to don the luchador mask once more for a sequel to the 2006 wrestling comedy Nacho Libre.The original film was directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite) from a script by Jared and Jerusha Hess and Mike White […]
Biopic of The Rock’s father Rocky Johnson in development
In news coming out of the Toronto Film Festival, THR is reporting that indie filmmakers Jonathan and Justin Gajewski have optioned the life rights to Rocky Johnson, WWE Hall of Famer and father of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, for a biopic entitled Ring King.“We are very excited to bring Rocky Johnson’s incredible story to the […]
Overkill’s The Walking Dead Beta starts on PC this October
For those following the development of Overkill’s The Walking Dead, Starbreeze, Skybound Entertainment and 505 Games have announced that the PC-exclusive closed beta will begin on 9th October. This news was revealed in a developer livestream hosted by Global Brand Director Almir Listo and Executive Producer Saul Gascon.Access to the closed beta will be available for those […]
DC Universe’s Swamp Thing TV series will use a physical costume, aiming for “hard R rating” with graphic violence
With the cast of DC Universe’s live-action Swamp Thing starting to come together ahead of filming on the pilot later this year, screenwriter Gary Dauberman has been chatting to SlashFilm about the series, revealing that it will employ “a physical costume” for the titular creature.“Swamp Thing himself looks incredible,” said Dauberman, referring to the practical […]
Maria Sten joins DC’s Swamp Thing as Liz Tremayne
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 holds […]
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 unsolved […]
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 Buyers […]
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 specifically, […]
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 (following […]
