As director Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) gears up to start principal photography on Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One, BBC reporter Lizo Mizimba has uncovered what is likely to be a minor piece of casting news, with British actor Jonathan Aris (Sherlock) set to play a character called Senator Jebel. SEE ALSO: Ben Mendelsohn says it’s “looking […]
Dylan O’Brien to play Mitch Rapp in American Assassin
Despite his on set injury closing down production on Maze Runner: The Death Cure indefinitely, Dylan O’Brien is wasting little time in securing his next project, with Deadline reporting that the actor is in talks with CBS Films and Lionsgate for the lead role of Mitch Rapp in American Assassin. O’Brien will join Michael Keaton […]
It’s official: Han Solo won’t be in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
It has been rumoured for some time (though it never seemed likely) that Alden Ehrenreich’s Han Solo could feature in the first Star Wars spin off movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Well, we can now finally put that rumour to rest. “I’m not sure I’m allowed to do this but I think I […]
Rumour: Lucasfilm planning potential Han Solo trilogy
It seems everyone’s favourite stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerfherder is set to get his own Star Wars trilogy. After the reveal at Star Wars Celebration that Alden Ehrenreich will play a young Han Solo in the next anthology film, the New York Daily News is now reporting Lucasfilm hopes to expand his role with a three-picture […]
Sony developing Slender Man movie
Sony is set to bring Slender Man to the big screen, with Screen Gems partnering with rights holders Mythology Entertainment to develop the supernatural internet meme as a feature film, which is being written by David Birke (13 Sins). Slender Man was created in 2009 when Eric Knudson shared two Photoshopped images on the Something Awful internet […]
Shane Black’s The Predator to start filming by October
Shane Black has come a long way since he played a supporting role in 1987’s classic Arnold Schwarzenegger-led action movie Predator, going on to write and direct such noteworthy films as Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3, but he certainly hasn’t forgotten his roots, as in 2018 he will be returning to helm […]
Joss Whedon rumoured to direct Supergirl / The Flash musical crossover
Not content with a big four-way crossover, The CW has announced that The Flash and Supergirl will be crossing paths once again this season for a special two-parter, which is set to feature a musical element. The news was announced at The CW’s Television Critics Association panel, and is expected to occur around the 13th episode of […]
Captain America: Civil War pulls in $25 million from Thursday night opening, falls short of Batman v Superman
Captain America: Civil War finally made its way across the Pond last night, with the latest Marvel Studios blockbuster pulling in $25 million from domestic Thursday night screenings. That figure is $2.7 million short of rival superhero movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which went on to gross $166.1 million in its domestic opening […]
Clifford the Big Red Dog movie finds a director
Back in July of last year it was revealed that Paramount Pictures was developing a live-action/CG hybrid adaptation of Norman Bridwell’s Clifford the Big Red Dog book series, and now Variety is reporting that the project has found a director. Walt Becker, whose previous credits include Van Wilder, Wild Hogs, Old Dogs and Alvin and […]
Pablo Escobar’s brother tells Netflix to increase their security after Narcos’ location manager’s death
The brother of Pablo Escobar has some advice for Netflix following the death of Narcos’ location manager. Carlos Muñoz Portal, the location manager for Netflix’s crime drama Narcos, was found shot to death last week in Hidalgo, Mexico while scouting for potential season four locations. Escobar’s brother, Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria, was the lead […]
