Earlier this month came the rather surprising news that Quentin Tarantino had pitched a Star Trek movie to Paramount Pictures and producer J.J. Abrams, with the studio immediately decided to press ahead with development. Well, according to Deadline, the project now has a screenwriter in Mark L. Smith, whose credits include The Revenant, along with […]
Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek will be R-rated, writer’s room revealed
A few days ago it was revealed that Quentin Tarantino had pitched an idea for a Star Trek film to J.J. Abrams, the director of the first two rebooted films and producer on Star Trek Beyond. Abrams and Paramount were apparently so taken with the idea that they began putting together a writer’s room for the film’s script. […]
Quentin Tarantino has pitched J.J. Abrams a Star Trek movie, may direct
Back in September, during preparation for his upcoming Manson Family film #9, Quentin Tarantino revealed that he had an idea for a Star Trek movie, and that it “would be worth having a meeting about”. Well, it seems he has had a meeting about it, with Deadline revealing that Tarantino has shared his idea with […]
Finn Jones reportedly confirms Iron Fist season 2
While Netflix’s latest Marvel series Iron Fist was slammed by critics, it seems the streaming service isn’t ready to give up on Danny Rand just yet, as actor Finn Jones has reportedly confirmed at Puerto Rico Comic-Con 2017 that a season two announcement is coming “soon”. #PRComicCon Coverage @FinnJones confirms 'IRON FIST' Season 2 Announcment […]
Machine Gun Kelly and David Dastmalchian join Sandra Bullock in post-apocalyptic thriller Bird Box
Machine Gun Kelly (a.k.a. Colson Baker) and David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man) have become the latest names to join the cast of Netflix’s upcoming post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller feature Bird Box. The film is being directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Susanne Bier (In a Better World) from a script by Eric Heisserer (Arrival), and sees Sandra Bullock (Gravity) leading […]
Hilary Swank starring in sci-fi thriller I Am Mother
According to Variety, Oscar winner Hilary Swank has signed on to star in the sci-fi thriller I Am Mother, which is being directed by Grant Sputore as his feature debut, from Michael Lloyd Green’s 2016 Black List script. The film stars Clara Rugaard as “the first of a new generation of humans raised by ‘Mother’ […]
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance co-director “bored” with the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now in its tenth year and, having become the highest-grossing movie series in history, the franchise seems to be going from strength to strength. Nevertheless, the MCU does have its detractors, and we can now add another to the list, with Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance co-director Brian Taylor revealing […]
First trailer for The Child in Time starring Benedict Cumberbatch
With the Autumn season of programming quickly approaching, BBC One has given us the first teaser for their new drama The Child in Time, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The TV movie is based upon Ian McEwan’s novel from 1987 and sees Cumberbatch as Stephen Lewis, a famous children’s author whose life is forever changed when is daughter […]
Don Cheadle to star in comedy pilot Ball Street, with Seth Rogen directing
Following his five season run of House of Lies, Don Cheadle is heading back to Showtime for the new comedy pilot Ball Street, which has been created by David Caspe (Happy Endings) and Jordan Cahan (My Best Friend’s Girl) and is being directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who also executive produce. Andrew Rannells […]
Han Solo Star Wars movie adds Sing Street’s Ian Kenny to its cast
Last year, John Carney’s movie musical Sing Street introduced viewers to a slew of talented young actors, not the least of which being Ian Kenny. Despite having a fairly small role, the actor managed to bring a healthy dose of vulnerability and heart to his character of Barry, a bully with a hard exterior. Disney […]
