Last month it was revealed that True Detective helmer Cary Fukunaga has signed on to direct the first of a two-part feature adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel It, and producer Seth Grahame-Smith has been speaking about the project to EW, during which he promised a “vicious” and “scary” adaptation of the book. “I […]
Cary Fukunaga to direct adaptation of Stephen King’s It in the summer, will be split into two movies
It seems like a big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s It has been on the cards for an eternity now, but according to producer Dan Lin (The LEGO Movie), the film will go into producer in the summer under director Cary Fukunaga (True Detective). “The idea is to start official prep in March for a […]
UPDATE: Krysten Ritter confirmed to play Jessica Jones in Marvel’s Netflix series
Coinciding with the news that Benedict Cumberbatch will play Doctor Strange, Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) has reportedly nabbed the role of Jessica Jones in Marvel’s upcoming Netflix series of the same name according to Deadline. Ritter was said to be under consideration for the role alongside other actresses including Alexandra Daddario and Teresa Palmer. Apparently […]
Star Trek 3 fan campaign for Paramount to #BringInRiker and have Jonathan Frakes direct
On Friday night it was announced that Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness co-writer Roberto Orci has vacated the director’s chair on Star Trek 3, leaving Paramount Pictures with the task of securing a replacement in time to meet the studio’s planned 2016 release date. While names such as Edgar Wright, Rupert Wyatt and […]
Steven Spielberg says Peter Jackson will still direct the Tintin sequel
Back in 2007 it was announced that Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson were teaming up to bring Herge’s The Adventures of Tintin to the big screen, with Spielberg directing a first movie, Jackson helming the sequel, and the duo teaming up to round out the trilogy by co-directing the third. Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin […]
Emma Roberts and Jamie Lee Curtis are Scream Queens in Fox’s new comedy-horror anthology series
Deadline has revealed that Emma Roberts (Scream 4, American Horror Story: Freak Show) and Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween, The Fog) have signed on to appear in FOX’s new television project Scream Queens. Masterminded by Glee creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, Scream Queens is a a comedy-horror anthology series, with the first 15-episode […]
Oscar Isaac says Star Wars: The Force Awakens plot theories “couldn’t be more far off-base”
During a chat with Yahoo! Movies to promote the release of his new film A Most Violent Year, Oscar Isaac has been speaking about his upcoming role in next year’s hugely-anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and more specifically, the spy photos, leaks and plot rumours that have plagued the intensely secretive production. “I can’t […]
Watch Yoda’s cameo in Star Wars Rebels
Earlier this month it was revealed that Frank Oz will reprise the role of Yoda for a guest voice appearance in the animated series Star Wars Rebels, and now his cameo has arrived online. Check out the scene here, in which Kanan is shiocked to hear the voice of the Jedi Master… Yoda’s cameo will […]
Batman: Earth One Vol. 2 arriving in May 2015
DC Comics has announced that Batman: Earth One Vol. 2 – the sequel tot he #1 New York Times bestseller from writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank – is set to arrive in May; check out the cover artwork here… While Gotham City is plunged into terror by an enigmatic anarchist and killer calling […]
Archie Comics relaunching Archie, announces 75th anniversary plans
2016 marks the 75th anniversary of Archie Comics, and the publisher has today announced its plans to celebrate the milestone, beginning with a relaunch next year of its flagship title Archie with a new series from spearheaded by two of the most acclaimed and best-selling creators in comics today. Writer Mark Waid and artist Fiona […]