If rumours are to be believed, Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Aquaman movie could find itself facing some competition on the underwater adventure front, with Reel News Hawaii reporting that Marvel is planning to go into production on a Namor the Sub-Mariner project. There's buzz around the island that two rival productions could be swimming on […]
Breaking: The Batman movie has found a director
Variety is reporting that short list favourite Matt Reeves is in early talks to direct The Batman movie after Ben Affleck stepped down in January. Sources tell Variety that Reeves, known for Cloverfield and Planet of the Apes has committed to helm the film, although a deal isn’t completed yet. Affleck will still have a significant […]
Even Dame Judi Dench is pestering Daisy Ridley for Star Wars: The Last Jedi spoilers
Despite the best efforts of Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley seems to be keeping any and all details on Star Wars: The Last Jedi close to her chest. However, that hasn’t stopped Ridley and Gad’s Murder on the Orient Express co-star and British screen legend Dame Judi Dench from taking a crack at prising some info […]
Michael Douglas confirms Hank Pym return for Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp
Unlike the majority of stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Michael Douglas only signed a single film contract for his role as Hank Pym in 2015’s Ant-Man, but now we have confirmation from the man himself that he will be returning for the 2018 sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp., with Douglas posting the following to […]
The LEGO Batman Movie earns $92.6 million global opening, second to Fifty Shades Darker on $146.9 million
Warner Bros.’ animated superhero comedy The LEGO Batman Movie has grossed $92.6 million in its opening weekend around the globe. The film grossed $55.6 million domestically to finish the weekend in top spot at the box office ahead of fellow new releases Fifty Shades Darker ($46.8 million) and John Wick: Chapter 2 ($30 million), and […]
Tim Minchin to play Friar Tuck in Robin Hood: Origins
Tim Minchin has become the latest addition to the cast of Lionsgate and Summit’s Robin Hood reimagining Robin Hood: Origins, with the Australian comedian signing on to play the character of Friar Tuck. Robin Hood: Origins is being directed by Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders) and stars Kingsman’s Taron Egerton as the legendary English folk figure, who […]
Niki Caro tapped to direct Disney’s live-action Mulan
One of many upcoming live-action Disney remakes has just found its director, as The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Niki Caro will helm 2018’s Mulan. In so doing, Caro will make history, becoming only the second woman in the studio’s history (and third in all) to direct a film with a budget over $100 million. Reportedly, Disney […]
Amazon picks up Bryan Cranston’s Philip K. Dick anthology series Electric Dreams
The rights to a new anthology series titled Electric Dreams has been picked up by Amazon Studios. The series, which is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Bryan Cranston, will feature adaptations of the famed sci-fi work of iconic writer Philip K. Dick. Dick’s work has been adapted many times for the screen, perhaps most […]
Edward James Olmos joins The Predator
First he’s fighting Replicants, then Cylons, now Predators. The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Battlestar Galactica actor Edward James Olmos has joined the cast of Shane Black’s The Predator. Olmos will play a military figure as Boyd Holbrook and his team hunt down the Predator. Olmos recently starred in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and is set to star in Mayans M.C., […]
Edward James Olmos joins Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans MC
Once FX’s flagship product during its seven season run, Sons of Anarchy is getting the spinoff treatment and has just brought actor Edward James Olmos on board. A ratings success, as well as the show that launched the career of Charlie Hunnam, the biker gang adult drama was long a fan favourite. The show ended […]
