Following the departure of director Tim Miller last month, composer Junkie XL – a.k.a. Tom Holkenborg – has revealed on Facebook that he has decided against returning for Deadpool 2, as he doesn’t feel right working on the sequel without the “driving force” of Miller. Here’s his post: It is with a heavy heart that […]
John Wick co-director reportedly wanted for Deadpool 2
Following the surprise news earlier this week that Tim Miller has vacated the director’s chair on Deadpool 2, it seems that 20th Century Fox is wasting little time in securing a replacement. According to Mashable, the studio is keen on John Wick co-director David Leitch, although apparently several other directors remain in the mix, and a […]
Kevin Feige on whether we’ll see another character as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
In the build up to the release of Captain America: Civil War, there was some speculation among fans as to whether Marvel would take a leaf out of its comic book universe by killing off Steve Rogers, opening the door for a new character to succeed him as Captain America. As we know that didn’t […]
Doug Liman says Dark Universe will “turn the comic book genre on its head”
Last month, Warner Bros.’ summoned its Justice League Dark movie Dark Universe out of development hell, enlisting Edge of Tomorrow director Doug Liman to bring the supernatural heroes of the DC universe to the big screen. During an interview with IGN, Liman has explained what drew him to the project, and how he’s aiming to “turn the […]
FX’s Fargo adds comedian Jim Gaffigan for season 3
For two seasons, FX’s Fargo has managed to make its voice heard in a crowded TV landscape by not only expanding the mythology of the Coen Brothers’ original 1996 film Fargo but by expertly blending elements of drama and dark comedy in each and every episode. Admittedly, the show’s dramatic aspects usually garner more attention, but […]
Paramount looking to launch new spy franchise with Alex Hawke
Paramount Pictures is looking to launch a new spy franchise, with the studio snapping up the rights to American author Ted Bell’s bestselling Alex Hawke book series and tapping screenwriter Kurt Wimmer (Salt) and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers) to develop a big screen adaptation. Launching in 2003 with the publication of Hawke (which has […]
Catherine Keener joins Sicario sequel Soldado
Deadline is reporting that Catherine Keener (Capote) has signed on to appear in the Sicario sequel Soldado, where she’ll play the boss of Josh Brolin’s CIA agent Matt Graver. Soldado is once again scripted by Taylor Sheridan, and sees Stefano Sollima (Gomorra) taking over directing duties from Denis Villeneuve. Benicio Del Toro will reprise the […]
Talks underway for new season of Will & Grace
Following their election-themed mini-reunion last month, it seems that talks are now underway for stars Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes to return for a new season of the beloved sitcom Will & Grace. Deadline is reporting that although no deals are in place at present, Universal TV is looking to secure the […]
Marvel’s Doctor Strange heading for an $80 million+ domestic opening weekend
Having grossed an $86 million international opening last week, it seems that Marvel’s Doctor Strange is on track to post a similar figure with is North American debut this weekend, with the Benedict Cumberbatch-headlined Phase Three blockbuster on course for an $82 million to $88 million domestic haul. Doctor Strange earned $9.4 million on Thursday, putting […]
Marvel’s Doctor Strange conjures up $86 million international opening
Although it doesn’t open in North American until Friday, Marvel’s latest blockbuster Doctor Strange got its international rollout underway this week, and the Benedict Cumberbatch-headlined superhero origin story is off to a strong start at the box office, earning $86 million from its various markets. Deadline is reporting that Doctor Strange’s bow is 49% ahead of […]
