In 2005, Electronic Arts published a video game version of Christopher Nolan’s epic superhero reboot Batman Begins. It got mixed reviews, however due to Batman’s evident popularity and the hype surrounding the release of Nolan’s sequel The Dark Knight, another video game tie-in was warranted and EA and Pandemic Studios began working hard to get […]
The X-Files Origins novels to feature Mulder and Scully as teenagers
We don’t yet know if David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will be back as Mulder and Scully for more episodes of The X-Files (although given the ratings for the new limited series, you’d have to imagine Fox will pull out all the stops to make it happen). However, fans will be able to enjoy more […]
Anthony Mackie suggests The Hulk may be in Captain America: Civil War after all
It’s a question that’s been asked for the best part of a year now: will The Hulk feature in May’s Captain America: Civil War? Kevin Feige teased as much, and Mark Ruffalo was spotted on set last August, before the actor ruled out an appearance the following month. Well, Anthony Mackie may have just let […]
Deadpool shatters more records, biggest ever opening for an R-rated film
Having set an opening day record on Friday, 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool has now shattered a host of records with its first weekend in the States, with the film pulling in a whopping $135 million over the Friday-to-Sunday period. Deadpool has now claimed the three-day (and four-day) February opening weekend records from Fifty Shades of Grey, while […]
Taika Waititi confirms Cate Blanchett for Thor: Ragnarok
Back in December it was reported that Cate Blanchett was wanted for a role in the upcoming Marvel sequel Thor: Ragnarok, with Mark Ruffalo subsequently supporting the rumour. And now director Taika Waititi has confirmed that the two-time Oscar winner is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Yes,” Waititi tells Wired when asked if the actress is […]
UPDATE: Pope Francis to make acting debut in Beyond the Sun
AMBI Pictures has announced that the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, has signed on to make his acting debut (and the debut for any Pope in the history of the Church) in the family feature film Beyond the Sun. Pope Francis will portray himself in the inspirational story , which […]
Deadpool granted 15 certificate by the BBFC
With just 10 days to go until its UK release, the British Board of Film Classification has announced that 20th Century Fox’s X-Men spinoff Deadpool has been granted a 15 certificate, for “strong bloody violence, strong language and sex references.” The film was rated R by the MPAA for its release in the States, while it […]
Sophie Turner says Sansa Stark will “command the respect she deserves” in Game of Thrones season 6
A lot of characters have been put through the wringer on Game of Thrones, but arguably none so more than Sansa Stark. She’s seen her father brutally slain at the command of her then fiance Joffrey Baratheon, her family torn apart (and the majority killed), spent years being held hostage at King’s Landing, before being married off to the sadistic Ramsay […]
Ricky Whittle to play Shadow Moon in American Gods
Starz has found its lead for its upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, with Ricky Whittle (The 100) signing on to play the novel’s hero Shadow Moon. “I’m thrilled that Ricky has been cast as Shadow,” said Gaiman His auditions were remarkable. The process of taking a world out of the pages of a […]
Netflix reviving Gilmore Girls
Netflix and Warner Bros. Television have officially announced that the streaming sevrice is set to revive Gilmore Girls for a new four-part series tentatively titled Gilmore Girls: Seasons, which will reunite creator Amy Sherman-Palladino with cast members Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Kelly Bishop and Scott Patterson. According to TV Line, Seasons take place roughly eight […]
