Way back in 2013 it was reported that The Mark Gordon Company and The C.S. Lewis Company were developing a reboot of The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, bringing in Life of Pi screenwriter David Magee to pen an adaptation of The Silver Chair, and now Deadline is reporting that Sony-based TriStar Pictures has come on […]
Ghostbusters sequel very unlikely as studio puts focus on animated movie instead
Following a series of mixed reviews and a very poor showing at the box office, it looks like Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters reboot will be one and done – despite what the post-credits may have told you and what Sony had initially said. The Hollywood Reporter posted today that Sony stand to lose $70 million on the […]
Universal taps Shrek director for live-action Curious George movie
Deadline is reporting that Andrew Adamson, director of the first two instalments of the Shrek and The Chronicles of Narnia franchises, has signed on helm a live-action adaptation of Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey’s beloved children’s book series Curious George. The film is being developed by Imagine Entertainment and Universal Pictures, who were responsible […]
Cast announced for Brett Easton Ellis’ The Deleted
Fullscreen Media has announced seven additions to the cast of The Deleted, a new original drama series from American Psycho author Brett Easton Ellis, who is writing and directing. Set to feature in the series are Madeline Brewer (Orange Is the New Black), Ian Nelson (The Hunger Games), Nash Grier (The Outfield), Daniel Zovatto (Fear […]
Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore to headline David O. Russell TV drama
Deadline is reporting that Oscar-winners Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore are set to headline a new TV drama project from director David O. Russell. Details on the series are scarce, but the site reveals that it is a crime/cop thriller which may be set in the 1990s, and is designed to run for multiple […]
Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie penning fantasy adventure Moonland, James Bobin to direct
According to The Tracking Board, Flight of the Conchords‘ Bret McKenzie is writing a fantasy adventure for Warner Bros. entitled Moonland, which will reunite him with The Muppets director James Bobin. The site reports that the film “follows a young, 11 year-old girl who winds up in a magical world via a homemade flying bike. […]
Jared Leto says there are enough deleted scenes from Suicide Squad for a Joker movie
Jared Leto seems to have spent the majority of the press tour for Suicide Squad bemoaning the amount of his scenes as the Joker which ended up on the cutting room floor, and he’s been at it again during an interview with the BBC, stating that there’s enough for an entire Joker movie. “I think […]
Universal retitles Tom Cruise and Doug Liman’s Mena, pushes released back nine months
Deadline is reporting that Universal Pictures has renamed the upcoming Tom Cruise – Doug Liman CIA spy thriller Mena, with the film now going by the title of American Made, as well as pushing back the release date nine months from January 6th 2017 to September 29th 2017. The film is based on the real-life […]
Miles Teller open to returning for Fantastic Four sequel
20th Century Fox endured a rather torrid time with its Fantastic Four reboot; fans slammed the project for its casting choices, the studio had to suffer Josh Trank’s antics on set and his criticism of the movie upon release, and it was mauled by both critics and audiences alike, tanking – or ‘Tranking’ – at […]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards discusses the planet Jedha, a “holy land” for followers of the Force
With a new trailer set to arrive this week, Gareth Edwards has been speaking to Entertainment Weekly about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, with the director offering up some insight into the planet Jedha, which is set to feature heavily in the film and is described as a “holy land” for those who follow […]
