Whenever we get a big superhero movie announcement, it’s usually only a matter of days or even hours before sites start churning out casting rumours, the majority of which are forgotten about by the time some official news is forthcoming. Well, earlier this week came word that Warner Bros. is moving ahead with its Harley […]
Lin-Manuel Miranda to produce animated feature Vivo
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s long-gestating Vivo is finally set to be made at Sony Pictures Animation. Deadline reports that Sony has picked up the animated feature and will be putting it on the fast track for a 2020 release. It was previously with Dreamworks, but after stalling for several years and with Miranda’s rising star power, the project is now moving forward. Vivo will […]
How I Met Your Mother spin-off in development – again
It seems a spin-off of How I Met Your Mother is in development once again. After 2014’s failed How I Met Your Dad, Deadline is reporting the concept is being revived as How I Met Your Father with This Is Us writers and producers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger heading the new project. The series will be a departure from How […]
The Flash adds Sleepy Hollow actress Jessica Camacho as Gypsy
A new member of the Justice League is headed to The Flash, albeit one that many may not have heard of. According to TheWrap, Cynthia Reynolds, AKA Gypsy, is heading to Central City, and she’ll be played by Sleepy Hollow actress Jessica Camacho. Carlos Valdes, who plays fan-favorite Cisco on the show, first teased the appearance of Gypsy […]
Ben Affleck may not direct The Batman if the script doesn’t come together
Over the past few months Ben Affleck has stated on a number of occasions that he’s yet to finish the script for The Batman to his satisfaction, despite Warner Bros.’ eagerness to begin production on the movie early this year. Well, speaking to The Guardian, Affleck has once again reiterated that he’s not quite happy […]
Rumour: Star Wars: Episode VIII will use practical effects for Supreme Leader Snoke
With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story set to open this week, it’s easy to forget that we’re just a little over a year away from the release of Star Wars: Episode VIII. Nevertheless, we’re starting to get a few trickles of information and rumour about the second instalment of the Sequel Trilogy, and now […]
Escape from New York remake is actually a prequel
Well, it turns out that 20th Century Fox’s remake of Escape from New York isn’t actually a remake after all, but rather a prequel to John Carpenter’s 1981 cult classic, which the studio is hoping to use to relaunch the franchise similar to what they did with 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes. According […]
Amy Schumer to play Barbie in Sony’s live-action movie
It looks like Sony has found its Barbie for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the iconic Mattel toyline, with Amy Schumer finalising a deal to take on the title role in the film, as well as rewriting the screenplay from Hilary Winston with her sister Kim Caramele. Deadline reports that the film will see Schumer’s Barbie […]
Will Smith explains why he chose Suicide Squad over Independence Day: Resurgence
For several years, there was conflicting reports about Will Smith’s potential inclusion in this year’s Independence Day sequel, with the producers said to have created two scripts – one featuring his character, and the other without. Eventually it was confirmed that Smith would not reprise his role as Captain Steven Hiller in Independence Day: Resurgence, with […]
Toni Erdmann wins big at the 2016 European Film Awards
It was a big night for the German comedy-drama Toni Erdmann at the 2016 European Film Awards last night, with the film collecting five awards in Best European Film, Best European Director and Screenwriter (Maren Ade), Best European Actress (Sandra Huller) and Best European Actor (Peter Simonischek). “It’s the first time a film made by […]
