Robert Eggers, the filmmaker behind the acclaimed horror film The Witch, is set to bring the story of Rasputin to the small screen, signing on to write and direct a miniseries based upon the life of the Russian mystic. Deadline is reporting that the series will consist of six to eight episodes and “will cover […]
Sam Raimi to wage World War 3
Sam Raimi has signed on to direct World War 3, an adaptation of George Friedman’s 2009 non-fiction novel The Next 100 Years, which is being produced by Bill Block Media and Warner Bros. Pictures. Here’s the official synopsis for the book, via Coming Soon… In his thought-provoking new book, George Friedman, founder of STRATFOR — […]
Gareth Edwards reveals that Lucasfilm has a 4K restoration of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
During an interview with Little White Lies, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards has revealed that Lucasfilm has a completed a shiny new 4K restoration of George Lucas’ first foray to the galaxy far, far away, Star Wars: Epsiode IV – A New Hope. “On day one, we were in Lucasfilm in San […]
Netflix renews Fuller House for a third season
Netflix has announced that it has renewed its Full House revival Fuller House for a third season, which is slated to hit the streaming service in 2017. The renewal was revealed via the official Twitter account, which posted the following video… Holiday wishes, answered. 🎁 Fuller House Season 3, coming 2017. pic.twitter.com/pJkRASTpBj — Fuller House […]
Brian Wood to pen Titan Comics’ Robotech series
Titan Comics has announced that New York Times bestselling writer Brian Wood is set to pen the all-new Robotech comic book series, which will launch in 2017. “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with Brian to expand the Robotech universe.” said Robotech’s Tommy Yune, “His bold approach to storytelling is thoughtful and […]
Michael Stuhlbarg, Scoot McNairy and more join Fargo season 3 cast
On the heels of the David Thewlis announcement, THR reports that six more actors have been added to the cast of Fargo season 3, rounding out the show’s ensemble. The new additions include Michael Stuhlbarg (A Serious Man), Scoot McNairy (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), Shea Whigham (Silver Linings Playbook), Karan Soni (Safety Not Guaranteed), […]
Ava DuVernay to direct A Wrinkle in Time for Disney
Having passed on the opportunity to direct Marvel’s Black Panther, Selma director Ava DuVernay has now found her next project. Entertainment Weekly revealing that the filmmaker is set to adapt Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 time travel novel A Wrinkle in Time, working from a script by Jennifer Lee (Frozen). A Wrinkle in Time “follows the Murry […]
Michael B. Jordan to star in remake of The Thomas Crown Affair
The Thomas Crown Affair is set for a new remake courtesy of MGM, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Michael B. Jordan (Fantastic Four, Creed) has signed on for the title role in the project, which is being developed as a vehicle for the actor. The original movie was released in 1968 and starred Steve […]
Scream Queens’ Brianne Howey joins The Exorcist TV pilot
Fresh from her role in Scream Queens, Brianne Howey has signed on for a lead role in Fox’s upcoming reinvention of The Exorcist, where she is set to play Charlotte, “a former ballet dancer, once the golden child, she has not been the same since her terrible accident. Now depressed and anti-social, she’s closed off […]
George Clooney in development on feature adaptation of Syrian Civil Defense documentary The White Helmets
Variety is reporting that George Clooney and his Smokehouse Pictures producing partner Grant Heslov are in early development on a feature adaptation of Netflix’s documentary The White Helmets. Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, The White Helmets tells the story of the Syrian Civil Defense (a.k.a. the White Helmets), a volunteer organisation of first responders who […]
