Variety is reporting that Josh Gad (Frozen) has signed on to play celebrated film critic Roger Ebert in Michael Winterbottom’s upcoming comedy Russ & Roger, which has Will Ferrell attached as sexploitation filmmaker Russ Meyer. The film is described as “a debauched comedy” that will provide “an outrageous look at two no-holds-barred outsiders who defied […]
Weirdworld coming to the All-New, All-Different Marvel universe
Marvel has announced that ritically acclaimed writer Sam Humphries (Legendary Star-Lord) is joining forces with artist Mike Del Mundo for Weirdworld, a brand new ongoing series set in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe! “Weirdworld is a place where anything can happen,” states series writer Sam Humphries. “Weirdworld is a place inside the Marvel Universe. Weirdworld […]
Shortlist for the female lead in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One revealed
It looks like Steven Spielberg is close to finding his Art3mis for the 2017 adaptation of Ernie Clyne’s Ready Player One, with The Wrap revealing that a shortlist of three actresses are set to test for the female lead. According to the site, Olivia Cooke (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), Elle Fanning (Maleficent) […]
Pilou Asbæk cast as Euron Greyjoy in Game of Thrones season 6
HBO has found its Euron Greyjoy for Game of Thrones season 6, with Danish actor Pilou Asbæk (Borgen) securing the role of Balon Greyjoy’s (Patrick Malahide) younger brother, and uncle to Theon (Alfie Allen) and Yara (Gemma Whelan). Asbæk becomes the latest addition to the ensemble cast of the epic fantasy series, with Max Von […]
Rosario Dawson and Theo Rossi join Marvel’s Luke Cage
Following last month’s casting of Alfre Woodard (Desperate Housewives) as the villain Minetta, it is now being reported that two more names have signed on to appear in Marvel’s third Netflix series Luke Cage. SEE ALSO: Rumoured synopsis for Marvel’s Luke Cage series surfaces According to Deadline, Rosario Dawson will reprise her role from Daredevil […]
CBS cancels Under the Dome
CBS has announced that it has cancelled Under the Dome, the TV adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name, and the show will finish up its run at the conclusion of the third season on September 10th. “Two years ago, ‘Under the Dome’ broke new ground in the summer and became an instant hit […]
Marvel announces new series Starbrand and Nightmask
Marvel has announced Starbrand and Nightmask, a brand new ongoing series from critically acclaimed writer Greg Weisman (Star Wars: Kanan) and rising star artist Domo Stanton (Deadpool)! They are beings of unspeakable power. Former Avengers and cosmic entities that have defended Earth from the far reaches of the cosmos. This December, they return from […]
Sam Mendes suggests that he’s finished with Bond after Spectre
In the run up to the release of Spectre, there’s been a tonne of speculation as to whether Daniel Craig will return for another outing as Bond, or hand in his licence to kill and make way for a new actor in the role of 007. Craig has recently suggested that he could be back for […]
Disney’s Bob Iger rules out R-rated Marvel movies
In the wake of Deadpool’s box office success, 20th Century Fox is embracing the R-rated comic book movie, with Wolverine 3 aiming for that rating and X-Force looking likely to follow suit, while Warner Bros. too has announced an R-rated cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. However, despite venturing into darker territory with […]
Marvel’s Kevin Feige responds to Steven Spielberg’s comments about superhero movies going the way of the Western
Early last month, legendary director Steven Spielberg shared his thoughts on Hollywood’s superhero movie boom, stating that “there will be a time when the superhero movie goes the way of the Western.” Now, during his press tour for the home entertainment release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has responded to Spielberg’s […]
