Earlier in the week Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige confirmed that the upcoming Captain Marvel movie will “certainly” be an origin story, and now in an interview with IGN, the producer has discussed the search for a director on the project, as well as stating that Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers is “”by far the most […]
New name added to the Captain Marvel director shortlist
A few days ago a shortlist of directors emerged for Marvel’s first female-headlined superhero movie Captain Marvel, and now it seems we may have an additional name, with Jeff Sneider stating on Meet the Movie Press that Electrick Children helmer Rebecca Thomas is also in contention. Thomas has two high-profile gigs on her upcoming slate, […]
Captain Marvel director shortlist revealed
With Brie Larson on board as Carol Danvers, Marvel is now turning its eye to directors for 2018’s Captain Marvel movie, and it seems the studio has identified three candidates to take the reins. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Niki Caro (Whale Rider), Lesli Linka Glatter (Ray Donovan) and Lorene Scafaria (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) […]
Captain Marvel movie will revamp Carol Danvers’ origin to avoid Green Lantern comparisons
During an appearance on the Any Time with Vin Forte Podcast, Guardians of the Galaxy screenwriter Nicole Perlman has been chatting about her next foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Brie Larson-headlined Captain Marvel (which she’s co-writing with Inside Out’s Meg LeFauve). Although she wasn’t giving much away, Perlman did reveal that the 2019 […]
Suicide Squad overtakes Man of Steel at the worldwide box office
It may have suffered a torrid time from critics, but audiences have certainly flocked to Suicide Squad, with the film overtaking fellow DC Extended Universe release Man of Steel at the worldwide box office this weekend. The David Ayer-directed DC supervillain team-up has pushed its worldwide gross to $672.9 million – compared to the $668 million grossed […]
Suicide Squad crosses the half billion mark at the global box office
It may not have impressed critics, but Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad is certainly proving to be a big hit with audiences; the film smashed the August domestic opening record, and has now surpassed the half billion dollar mark at the box office, with the DC supervillain team-up hitting $509 million around the globe in just […]
Netflix and Lakeshore Records announce Stranger Things – Original Series Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records and Netflix have announced the upcoming release of Stranger Things – Original Series Soundtrack, which is set span two volumes and features the original score by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, members of the popular Austin experimental synth band S U R V I V E. “The directors were previously fans of S […]
Rumour: Black Manta to appear as the main villain in Aquaman movie
According to The Wrap, Jason Momoa’s Aquaman is set to face off against his arch-enemy Black Manta in the King of Atlantis’ 2018 solo movie. Warner Bros. has declined to comment on the report, but it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see the character as the main villain given Aquaman’s rather thin roster of […]
Riz Ahmed discusses his character Bodhi Rook in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
With a new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story set to arrive on Thursday [watch a teaser here], Riz Ahmed has been speaking to Entertainment Weekly about his character Bodhi Rook, a former Imperial pilot who has defected to the Rebellion. “A character like Bodhi is not born into the life of a […]
Millennium Films to explore the origin of Curious George
Deadline is reporting that Millennium Films has signed an exclusive deal with the estate of Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey, authors of the children’s book series Curious George, and has set a project in development which will explore the origin of the beloved character and tell the true story of its creators. “We are […]
