Martial arts superstar Donnie Yen is set to take on the lead in Sleeping Dogs, an adaptation of Square Enix’s bestselling video game, which is being produced by Neal Moritz (Fast & Furious) through his Original Film banner. Deadline reports that the film will follow the storyline of the game and revolve around an undercover […]
Ryan Gosling producing feature film adaptation of Jeff Lemire’s The Underwater Welder
IDW Publishing has announced that Anonymous Content has optioned the feature film rights to Jeff Lemire’s The Underwater Welder, with Ryan Gosling and Ken Kao set to produce a movie adaptation. The New York Times bestselling graphic novel details a man in the dangerous profession of underwater welding, who has a supernatural encounter at the […]
Richard Cabral joins Mayans MC, new synopsis released
FX has been busy of late on the casting front for its Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans MC, and now Deadline is reporting that American Crime star Richard Cabral has become the latest addition to the potential series. Cabral is set to play Johnny “El Coco” Cruz, “a full patch member of Mayans MC, Santo […]
Adam West to guest star in DC sitcom Powerless
Adam West is returning to the DC universe, with Warner Bros. announcing that the Batman star is set for a guest appearance in the NBC workplace comedy Powerless, where he’ll play Wayne Industries chairman Dean West. The synopsis for the episode reads: Gotham comes to Charm City when the iconic Adam West, who played the […]
Marvel brings out the villains for Secret Empire variant covers
With the threat of Secret Empire looming, Marvel has announced that the villains are assembling for a series of variant covers for the blockbuster series from artist Dan Mora (Klaus). Here’s a first look at five of the covers featuring Madame Hydra, a top secret villain, Barom Zemo, Magneto and Crossbones… Look for these SECRET […]
Miranda Cosgrove joins NBC’s comedy pilot Spaced Out
According to Deadline, former iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove has signed on as a series regular in Spaced Out, a space-travel comedy pilot from executive producers Adam Sztykiel and Bill Lawrence (Undateable). Spaced Out is a workplace comedy which follows a working-class genius and his struggles to fit in with an established team of engineers building […]
New Line Cinema developing Wizard of Oz themed horror
THR is reporting that New Line Cinema has acquired an untitled horror pitch from writer Mike Van Waes, which is set in the universe created by L. Frank Baum in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and his subsequent novels. This marks the latest success for Van Waes, who has sold several pitches and scripts over […]
Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez go Overboard
MGM and Pantelion Films have found the leads for the upcoming Overboard remake, with Deadline reporting that Anna Faris (Mom) and Eugenio Derbez (Instructions Not Included) are set to star in the new film, which is being written and directed by Rob Greenberg (How I Met Your Mother) and Bob Fisher (We’re the Millers). The […]
DC’s Looney Tunes crossovers unveiled
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the Martian Manhunter going up against Marvin the Martian or Lobo chasing down the Road Runner, you’re in luck as this June, the superheroes of DC Comics will colliding with the characters of Looney Tunes for a series of crossover one-shots. Check out the cover artwork and solicitations for six DC/Looney Tunes […]
Hugh Laurie joins Veep
Golden Globe winning and Emmy nominated actor Hugh Laurie has joined the cast of Veep. Laurie made it big on US television playing Dr Gregory House in House and is now making a return to television after taking a break with two blues albums. Laurie was spotted on the set of Veep which is currently […]
