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 […]
Star Wars: Phasma gets an official synopsis
Force Friday is almost upon us, and along with a host of merchandise, we’ll also be receiving numerous novels and books as part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi publishing initiative. One of these is Star Wars: Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson, and we’ve got the official synopsis from Del Rey for […]
John Goodman’s Dan Conner confirmed alive in Roseanne revival, Johnny Galecki in talks to return
Although John Goodman was part of the initial casting announcement for the Roseanne TV series revival, it remained uncertain as to what capacity he would feature, due to the fact that during the ninth and final season the show took some bizarre creative directions, including killing off loving husband Dan Conner. Well, at the Television […]
Martin Scorsese casts Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel and Bobby Cannavale in The Irishman
Martin Scorsese has cast some names that are quite familiar to fans of his movies in his upcoming film The Irishman for Netflix, with Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel and Bobby Cannavale set to join Robert De Niro and Al Pacino (though the latter’s deal is still being finalized). It was reported a couple months ago that Pesci was being […]
Rumoured shortlist of actresses for Barbara Gordon role in Batgirl
Although Joss Whedon’s attention is currently on the reshoots for November’s Justice League movie, the Avengers helmer also has one eye on his next DC project, the Batgirl solo movie, and it seems we may be close to hearing who’ll be taking on the role of Barbara Gordon in the film. Now, this rumour comes by […]
