The HBO adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 has cast actors Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon. Based on the classic novel by Ray Bradbury, HBO is currently developing a movie adaptation of the property that tells the story of a dystopian future where books are outlawed and ‘firemen’ burn any that are found. Jordan is set […]
The Matrix reboot in development, Michael B. Jordan eyed to star
The Hollywood Reporter has broken word that Warner Bros. is going ahead with plans to reboot what is arguably the most influential action movie of the 90s (and one of the best of all time), The Matrix. It is being reported that Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Fruitvale Station) is wanted for this new take on the franchise and […]
Edward James Olmos to return in Blade Runner 2049
Actor Edward James Olmos is going to be returning to his Blade Runner role for Blade Runner 2049. Edward James Olmos has recently grabbed a part in Sons of Anarchy spin off series Mayans MC and now the actor has confirmed that he will be once more be playing Gaff in Denis Villeneuve ‘s Blade […]
The Big Bang Theory spinoff Young Sheldon gets series order, Jon Favreau to direct first episode
CBS’ The Big Bang Theory spinoff Young Sheldon is skipping the pilot stage, with the network announcing it has given a straight-to-series order for the single camera comedy for the 2017-2018 season. Jon Favreau (Iron Man, The Jungle Book) has signed on to direct the first episode, and will also executive produce alongside Chuck Lorre, […]
Godzilla anime film headed to Netflix
For those of us that need something to whet our appetite for Krampus director Michael Dougherty’s far-off but much anticipated Godzilla: King of Monsters or the inevitable monster mash between Godzilla and King Kong, Netflix has announced it is bringing a Godzilla anime feature to the streaming service later this year. This will mark Godzilla’s first […]
Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson rumored for Lisbeth Salander role in The Girl in the Spider’s Web
Although David Fincher’s Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was a critical and commercial success (the film even generated a lead actress Oscar nomination for Rooney Mara), it has taken roughly six years to finally get confirmation of another entry in the Millennium movie series. Bizarrely, where we stand is that the next instalment in the […]
Sony officially announces The Girl in the Spider’s Web, will recast Lisbeth Salander
Sony has officially announced that it is relaunching the Millennium movie series with an adaptation of David Lagercrantz’s The Girl in the Spider’s Web, with Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe) directing. The announcement confirms that Rooney Mara will not be reprising the role of Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and […]
Susan Sarandon joins Ray Donovan cast for season 5
Following her stellar performance as Bette Davis on FX’s Feud, Oscar winner Susan Sarandon will be making another trip into the world of TV. The iconic actress has signed on to join the cast of Showtime’s hit series Ray Donovan for its forthcoming fifth season. According to Showtime (via The Wrap), Sarandon will play the […]
Black Widow enlists the next generation of the Marvel Universe in Secret Empire: Uprising
As Secret Empire approaches, Marvel has announced the upcoming release of the tie-in chapter Secret Empire: Uprising, which sees the Black Widow enlisting the young heroes of the Marvel Universe to carry out a dangerous plan that may require them to cross a line they never thought they would. “One of the overriding themes in […]
Star Wars: Darth Maul and Seven to Eternity top bestselling comics and graphic novels of February 2017
Diamond Comic Distributors has unveiled its list of the bestselling comic books and graphic novels for February 2017. Leading the chart on the comic book front is Marvel’s Star Wars: Darth Maul #1, while Rick Remender and Jerome Opena’s fantasy Seven to Eternity Vol. 1 from Image Comics topped the sales on the graphic novel […]
