Warner Bros. may be struggling with its plans for The Flash and The Batman, but 2018’s Aquaman movie seems to be moving forward smoothly as it gears up to go into production in Australia (although of course, it didn’t quite manage to avoid the obligatory “It’s a DC movie so there must be problems” rumour, which […]
Affleck leaving The Batman? New Han Solo rumour, The Last Jedi trailer and more – Daily News Roundup
BATFLECK DONE? Following the news that Ben Affleck had stepped down as director of The Batman (thought to be replaced by Matt Reeves), a new rumour surfaced yesterday that Batfleck could be done with the DCEU all together. This is not the first time this has been rumoured, and this one has come from Collider’s […]
Marvel fills out the cast of the Cloak & Dagger TV series
Late last month, Marvel announced that Aubrey Joseph (The Night Of, Run All Night) and Olivia Holt (Kickin’ It, Didn’t Do It) have secured the roles of Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen in the Cloak & Dagger TV series, and now comes word that six more actors have joined the cast. The official site reports that Andrea Roth […]
Tim Minchin to play Friar Tuck in Robin Hood: Origins
Tim Minchin has become the latest addition to the cast of Lionsgate and Summit’s Robin Hood reimagining Robin Hood: Origins, with the Australian comedian signing on to play the character of Friar Tuck. Robin Hood: Origins is being directed by Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders) and stars Kingsman’s Taron Egerton as the legendary English folk figure, who […]
Archie Comics and Warner Bros. sign deal to develop more original programming based on Archie characters
Following the successful launch of the live-action Riverdale series on The CW, Archie Comic Publications and Warner Bros. Television have signed a deal to develop new original programming and content based on Archie’s vast catalog of characters and properties. “For years, people have been saying ‘Wow, Archie is making moves. They’re fearless. They’re trying new things.’ […]
Baltasar Kormakur developing dystopian volcano drama Katla
Having tackled Everest on the big screen, director Baltasar Kormakur is now turning his attention to the Katla volcano in Reykjavik, Iceland for a new dystopian thriller series, Variety is reporting. Katla will take place in a near future where the volcano “has been erupting for two years, causing damage, health hazards, alarming mutations and […]
Richard Linklater and Robert Downey Jr. teaming for con man tale
THR is reporting that Richard Linklater and Robert Downey Jr. are teaming up for an as-yet-untitled con man tale based upon the ‘Man of the People’ episode of Gimlet Media’s Reply All podcast. The project will tell the story of two doctors, “Dr. John Brinkley, who scammed his way to fame and fortune using fake […]
Niki Caro tapped to direct Disney’s live-action Mulan
One of many upcoming live-action Disney remakes has just found its director, as The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Niki Caro will helm 2018’s Mulan. In so doing, Caro will make history, becoming only the second woman in the studio’s history (and third in all) to direct a film with a budget over $100 million. Reportedly, Disney […]
Keanu Reeves elaborates on John Wick: Chapter 2 ending
John Wick: Chapter 2 isn’t out yet in the UK, but over here in the States a lot of us are wondering and speculating on the direction of the franchise after the ending. It’s a good, positive discussion mind you. Fortunately for us, Keanu Reeves shared his thoughts on that very subject speaking to CinemaBlend, stating: “We […]
Amazon picks up Bryan Cranston’s Philip K. Dick anthology series Electric Dreams
The rights to a new anthology series titled Electric Dreams has been picked up by Amazon Studios. The series, which is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Bryan Cranston, will feature adaptations of the famed sci-fi work of iconic writer Philip K. Dick. Dick’s work has been adapted many times for the screen, perhaps most […]