It looks like Marvel and director James Gunn have identified their top pick to play the father of Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2. The Wrap reports that Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight) leads their shortlist. According to the site, Russell is yet to be offered the role, nor has he read […]
Andy Serkis “confirms” that he’s playing an evil Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
A few weeks ago, a fan theory started doing the rounds suggesting that Jar Jar Binks, the most hated character in the Star Wars saga, could actually be an evil Sith Lord and the true mastermind behind the rise of the Empire, rather than a bumbling buffoon and failed George Lucas experiment. This then led to […]
Mark Wahlberg confirms his return for Transformers 5
It’s been expected that the fifth instalment of the Transformers franchise would reunite director Michael Bay with Transformers: Age of Extinction star Mark Wahlberg, and now the actor has confirmed to CinePop that he’ll be reprising the role of Cade Yeager in Transformers 5. SEE ALSO: First logo for Transformers 5 Transformers 5 is slated […]
Carol and 45 Years lead London Critics’ Circle Awards nominations
Todd Haynes’ romantic drama Carol continues to dominate awards season after coming out on top in the nominations for the London Critics’ Circle Awards, with seven nods. SEE ALSO: Golden Globes 2016: Carol leads film nominations as Mad Max: Fury Road surprises SEE ALSO: Straight Outta Compton gets surprise cast nomination at SAG Awards as […]
ABC gives straight-to-series order to Designated Survivor starring Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland is heading back to the small screen to play the President of the United States in Designated Survivor, a new conspiracy thriller from David Guggenheim (Safe House), which has been given a straight-to-series order from ABC. According to Deadline, Designated Survivor sees “a lower level United States Cabinet member (Sutherland) suddenly appointed President […]
C. Robert Cargill writing Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill has announced that he’s reuniting with Sinister director Scott Derrickson as screenwriter of Marvel’s currently-in-production Phase Three origin story Doctor Strange. “It’s not a secret anymore,” states Cargill. “For those of you who don’t know what I’ve been doing for the past year, I’ve been writing Doctor Strange for Marvel Studios. […]
New synopsis for Suicide Squad
DC Entertainment has released a new synopsis for Warner Bros.’ supervillain ensemble Suicide Squad, which comes courtesy of some solicitations for upcoming DC Collectibles merchandise; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Suicide Squad aiming for PG-13 rating It feels good to be bad…Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains, provide them […]
Jeff Lemire’s Essex County being adapted for TV
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that First Generation Films has optioned Jeff Lemire’s graphic novel Essex County and is developing a TV adaptation for Canada’s CBC, with Aaron Martin (Degrassi: The Next Generation) penning the script for the pilot. “Essex County is a vivid and haunting book that has inspired a dedicated and distinguished following.” […]
Zack Snyder shares more Batman v Superman / Star Wars mash-ups
With the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens taking place in Los Angeles last night, director Zack Snyder took to Twitter to share another couple of mash-ups between the Star Wars saga and his upcoming film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Check them out here… SEE ALSO: Batman v Superman production designer […]
Jennifer Lawrence says it’s “too soon” for Hunger Games prequels
Despite slightly disappointing box office returns for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, Lionsgate has recently made it clear that they are interested in continuing the franchise with a number of prequels. The films would bring the series back to its roots and take place in arenas similar to those seen in both 2012’s The Hunger […]