Back in July it was announced that Universal and DreamWorks Animation are eyeing a 2019 release date for the fifth instalment in the Shrek franchise, and now Trolls directors Walt Dohrn and Mike Mitchell have revealed to The Hollywood News that Austin Powers screenwriter Michael McCullers will be penning the script. “They’ve got a pretty […]
Universal looking to revive the Shrek franchise
It’s been six years since Shrek last graced the big screen, but it looks like the lovable ogre could be set for more adventures, with NBC Universal announcing plans to revive the animated franchise following Comcast’s recent acquisition of DreamWorks Animation. According to Deadline, Universal plans to give creative control of its animated output to Illumination […]
Daniel Craig and Halle Berry to start in L.A. riots movie Kings
According to Deadline, Daniel Craig in talks to join the cast of Mustang director Deniz Gamze Erguven’s English-language debut Kings, where he will star opposite Halle Berry. The film is set against the backdrop of the Los Angeles riots in 1992, and will see Craig as “Ollie, a loner who lives in South Central — […]
Levi Meaden and Jing Tian join Pacific Rim 2
Legendary Pictures has announced a couple of casting additions for Pacific Rim 2, with Levi Meaden (Aftermath) set to play “an irreverent and offbeat” cadet and Chinese actress Jing Tian (Police Story: Lockdown) signing on for an as-yet-unrevealed role. The follow-up to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 action sci-fi is being directed by Steven S. DeKnight […]
Stan Lee creating new superhero movie Monkey Master
Variety is reporting that comic book legend Stan Lee is developing a new superhero movie project entitled Monkey Master, which has been set up as a Chinese and Indian co-production that will primarily be targeted towards the lucrative Chinese market, although it is expected to be shot in the English language, with a western director. […]
Idris Elba thinks he’s too old to play James Bond
Before names like Tom Hiddleston, Jamie Bell, Sam Riley and Aidan Turner entered the mix, it seemed like Idris Elba was the clear frontrunner to succeed Daniel Craig in the role of James Bond. He was the choice of then-Sony co-chairman Amy Pascal, the bookmakers’ favourite, and had the backing of former 007 Pierce Brosnan […]
Adrianne Palicki joins Seth MacFarlane’s live-action space comedy
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star Adrianne Palicki is heading into space, with Deadline reporting that the actress has joined the cast of Seth MacFarlane’s upcoming live-action sci-fi comedy drama series at Fox, along with American Dad veteran Scott Grimes. The as-yet-untitled show will take place in the 24th century and “chronicles the exploits of the Orville, […]
Dan Stevens to star in Gareth Evans’ period revenge thriller Apostle
Downton Abbey and The Guest star Dan Stevens is set to headline Apostle, a period revenge thriller from The Raid director Gareth Evans. According to Variety, Apostle “follows a man who travels to a remote island and attempts to rescue his sister after she’s kidnapped by a religious cult. The group demands a ransom for […]
The Last Witch Hunter director Breck Eisner in talks for next Friday the 13th movie
It looks like the next instalment of the Friday the 13th franchise has found a new director following the departure of David Bruckner (V/H/S) in December, with Entertainment Weekly revealing that The Crazies and The Last Witch Hunter helmer Breck Eisner is in talks for the oft-delayed project. The new chapter in the long-running slasher series is […]
Antoine Fuqua circling Scarface remake
It looks like director Antoine Fuqua could be moving from one remake to the next, with Deadline reporting that The Magnificent Seven director is in talks with Universal about boarding the studio’s new take on Scarface. The new Scarface has been written by Jonathan Herman, from earlier drafts by Paul Attanasio and David Ayer, and […]
