In news that will surprise absolutely nobody, Universal Pictures upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey sequel Fifty Shades Darker has received an R-rating from the Motion Picture Society of America, for “strong erotic sexual content, some graphic nudity, and language”. The first film received the same rating from the MPAA, albeit for “strong sexual content including […]
Pacific Rim sequel officially titled Maelstrom, production underway
John Boyega has officially announced over on his Instagram that the title for the Pacific Rim sequel is Pacific Rim: Maelstrom, confirming one of the many rumoured titles for the film. Furthermore, production officially starts today in Sydney, Australia as Boyega also said “First day on Pacific Rim today. Here’s to great adventures ahead”. Pacific Rim: Maelstrom is set for […]
Bradford Young on Chris Miller and Phil Lord’s “unique vision” for the Han Solo Star Wars spinoff
With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story mere weeks away fans are already looking forward to news of the next spin-off in the Star Wars franchise, the young Han Solo film with Hail, Caesar! star Alden Ehrenreich as the famed smuggler and directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Cinematographer Bradford Young, whose recent film […]
ABC cancels Hayley Atwell legal drama Conviction
Well, it looks like Hayley Atwell could have fit another season of Agent Carter into her schedule after all, as ABC has opted against a back order for the legal drama Conviction, effectively cancelling the show after just 13 episodes. The network has announced that the eight remaining unaired episodes will be broadcast, although they […]
Johnny Depp’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them role confirmed by David Yates
Last week it was announced that Johnny Depp has been cast in the sequel to the upcoming Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and may potentially make a brief appearance in the first movie, which opens next week. Although Depp’s role was being kept under wraps, speculation pointed towards the character […]
Producer David Heyman discusses the Willy Wonka prequel
Last month it was announced that Warner Bros. is developing a new Willy Wonka movie, which will explore the early adventures of Roald Dahl’s iconic character. The project is been spearheaded by David Heyman (Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), and the producer has been chatting to Slash Film about the film, […]
Kevin Feige confirms that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming
It’s been rumoured ever since his name was first brought up as a possible addition to the cast, but now we have official confirmation that Michael Keaton is portraying the villain Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. The Vulture, in Spider-Man: Homecoming. “We’ve had a wish list and most of them in the near-term are coming together,” said […]
Now You See Me 3 finds a pair of screenwriters, Chinese spinoff in development
Lionsgate has tapped up and coming screenwriters Neil Widener and Gavin James to pen the script for Now You See Me 3, Deadline is reporting. The duo have recently signed on to write another sequel, San Andreas 2, having sold Battle of Alcatraz to Paramount. The third instalment of the Now You See Me franchise will […]
Mission: Impossible 6 to go up against Aquaman with July 2018 release date
Paramount Pictures has announced that Mission: Impossible 6 is set to go head-to-head with Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Aquaman, with the studio setting a July 28th 2017 release date for the latest instalment of the Tom Cruise spy series. Mission: Impossible 6 will see Cruise once again reprising the role of Ethan Hunt, while […]
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg producing superhero and Illuminati comedy pilots
After scoring a success with Preacher, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are continuing their expansion into TV, with Deadline reporting that the duo have set up two new single-camera comedy pilots through Sony Pictures TV. According to the site, Fox has snapped up a superhero sidekick project from writer Mike Rosolio (Lemmings), which “centers on […]
