H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi tale The Island of Dr. Moreau is set for a new adaptation, with Deadline reporting that CBS is developing a new drama series entitled Moreau, which is being penned by Sleepy Hollow co-creator Phillip Iscove. The site reveals that the new project will follow the title character of “disgraced London physiologist […]
Brad Bird says he would like to make another hand-drawn animated film
Brad Bird (The Incredibles) has said he would like to make another 2D animation using the hand-drawn style he used for 1999 classic The Iron Giant, which is about to return to US cinemas in a remastered form. SEE ALSO: Brad Bird gives an update on The Incredibles 2 SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for […]
Annie Potts to cameo in Ghostbusters
Yesterday it was revealed that Ernie Hudson is set to join fellow original Ghostbusters Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray for a cameo in Paul Feig’s upcoming female-led reboot, and now the Boston Herald is reporting that Annie Potts is also set to feature in the film. Potts played the Ghosbusters’ receptionist Janine Melnitz in the […]
Expect to see “a good amount” of Colossus in Deadpool
Some good news for fans of the X-Men’s metal-skinned mutant Colossus, as Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has suggested that Piotr Rasputin will feature “a good amount” in the Merc with a Mouth’s upcoming solo movie. SEE ALSO: Daniel Cudmore turned down the role of Colossus in Deadpool “You guys have seen a glimpse of him […]
Kevin Williamson adapting Time After Time for ABC
ABC has given a script commitment to Time After Time, an adaptation of the 1979 novel from Karl Alexander, which is being spearheaded by Kevin Williamson, screenwriter of Scream and creator of the likes of Dawson’s Creek, The Vampire Diaries and The Following. Time After Time follows the legendary sci-fi author H.G. Wells as he […]
The Week in Star Wars – Mark Hamill’s ‘near death’ Force Awakens trip, Episode VIII spoilers, Rogue One set photos and more
I’m back after a week off! And this Week in Star Wars sees some over-blown news about Mark Hamill nearly dying, Episode VIII spoilers, Rogue One set photos and more… It seems as though The Force Awakens was rather dangerous for its returning Star Wars stars. Poor old Harrison Ford was injured while on the Millennium […]
Hobo with a Shotgun director signs on for underwater thriller at Fox
Jason Eisener, director of the cult exploitation thriller Hobo with a Shotgun, has signed on to direct an as-yet-untitled underwater thriller for 20th Century Fox. The Tracking Board reports that the project “is taking a unique approach in that it’s attempting to reinvent the haunted house genre in a terrifying new way, described as a very […]
Megan Fox joins New Girl
With Zooey Deschanel away on maternity leave, ABC has announced that Megan Fox is joining the fifth season of the hit sitcom New Girl. Fox is set for a recurring role as Reagan, and will make her first appearance in the sixth episode of the season, which gets underway in January. Created by Liz Meriwether, […]
Jason Statham’s Viva La Madness heading to the small screen
Earlier this year, Jason Statham announced that filming on Viva La Madness would get underway next year, and now it has been has revealed that the adaptation of JJ Connelly’s Layer Cake follow-up is heading to the small screen, with Gaumont International Television announcing a TV drama series. “Viva La Madness, with its riveting characters […]
Ernie Hudson to appear in Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters
It looks like Ernie Hudson is joining Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray in Paul Feig’s upcoming Ghostbusters movie, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Hudson is set to feature in the female-led reboot. Back in January, Hudson criticised the idea of a female Ghostbusters, before changing his mind the following day and describing it as […]