We’ve known for a while now that legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki is coming out of retirement to direct a new feature-length anime movie, with Studio Ghibli reopening its doors to work on the project. It had been thought that the new film would be a feature adaptation of Boro the Caterpillar, a CG-animated short he […]
Studio Ghibli producer confirms Hayao Miyazaki is working on new film
Back in November it was reported that Studio Ghibli co-founder and animation legend Hayao Miyazaki had decided to come out of retirement, having opted to make his CGI short Boro the Caterpillar as a feature length movie. Up until now, Studio Ghibli had remained tight-lipped on the report, however during an Academy screening of the […]
Joe Carnahan hypes his Uncharted script, confirms R rating and talks Indiana Jones comparisons
Sony’s film adaptation of their groundbreaking video game franchise Uncharted has certainly regained life with Stranger Things‘ Shawn Levy coming aboard to direct a seemingly faithful script treatment from Joe Carnahan (The Grey). Speaking to ComingSoon, Carnahan discussed the likely MPAA rating, action, and inevitable Indiana Jones comparisons. Carnahan states “When I wrote Uncharted I didn’t […]
WWE’s The New Day lobbying for The Lion King roles
During last night’s edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, The New Day cut a promo on their way to the ring where Xavier Woods mentioned that alongside the trio hosting WrestleMania 33 and a gaming event at SXSW, they are also sharpening their voice acting skills to hopefully land roles playing the hyenas in director […]
Moonlight’s Mahershala Ali joins Tom Hardy and Channing Tatum in Triple Frontier
Moonlight star Mahershala Ali has signed on to star in the upcoming action thriller Triple Frontier, which will see him appearing alongside Channing Tatum and Tom Hardy. The film is being directed by J.C. Chandor (All Is Lost, A Most Violent Year) from a script by Oscar-winner Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) […]
Mel Gibson offers Suicide Squad 2 update
Recently it came to light that Warner Bros. is courting Academy Award winning director Mel Gibson (whose directorial efforts were recognized this year with a Best Director nomination for Hacksaw Ridge) to helm the sequel for last year’s DCEU spectacle Suicide Squad. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Gibson gave an update on where things stand, saying “I don’t […]
UPDATE: Mel Gibson in talks with Warner Bros. to direct Suicide Squad 2
With Mel Gibson’s comeback in full swing following the Oscar-nominated Hacksaw Ridge, THR is reporting that he could be set to join the DC Extended Universe, having entered talks with Warner Bros. with regards to directing Suicide Squad 2. According to the site, Gibson is currently familiarising himself with the material, but Warner Bros. is […]
Marvel fills out the cast of the Cloak & Dagger TV series
Late last month, Marvel announced that Aubrey Joseph (The Night Of, Run All Night) and Olivia Holt (Kickin’ It, Didn’t Do It) have secured the roles of Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen in the Cloak & Dagger TV series, and now comes word that six more actors have joined the cast. The official site reports that Andrea Roth […]
SPOILERS: Wonder Woman’s main villain revealed in toy form
Spoilers for Wonder Woman follow. You have been warned… Over the weekend it was reported that Harry Potter star David Thewlis is portraying the main villain in Warner Bros.’ next DC Extended Universe release Wonder Woman, and during the New York Toy Fair, an action figure showing said villain – Ares – was on display, giving us […]
La La Land, Zootopia and Stranger Things among the winners at the 2017 PGA Awards
Fresh from its record-tying 14 Oscar nominations, Damien Chazelle’s La La Land has taken a major step towards the Academy Award for Best Picture, with the Producer’s Guild of America honouring the film with the Darryl F. Zanuck Award at the 2017 PGA Awards. In addition to La La Land, there were also wins for […]
