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Pixar’s Cars 3 will be “very emotional,” more similar to Cars than Cars 2

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When Cars 2 hit theaters in 2011, many were surprised by the movie’s decision to move away from telling the story of a race car, Lightning McQueen, who learns a lesson in humility and respect, to instead surround that same protagonist with non-stop action in a bombastic tale of international espionage. The Cars franchise has always been considered […]

Batman v Superman cinematographer does U-turn, says everyone will love Ultimate Edition

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Earlier this month, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice cinematographer Larry Fong offered a few brief words about the upcoming extended Ultimate Edition, stating that “those of you who are fans will dig it. If you hated it, you’ll still hate it.” Well, it looks as if Fong has had a change of heart (or […]

Rumoured casting breakdown reportedly confirms X-23 for Wolverine 3

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Yesterday we brought you some new set photos from the as-yet-untitled Wolverine 3 featuring Hugh Jackman’s Logan and Patrick Stewart’s Professor X [see here], and now thanks to The Hashtag Show we have a rumoured casting breakdown for the character of X-23, which reportedly confirms the earlier rumour suggesting the Wolverine clone is set to […]

Jay Gunn’s Surface Tension optioned for television

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Those of you that have followed the fantastic Jay Gunn’s Surface Tension from Titan Comics will possibly be very happy with the news that the series which has won numerous praises from both fans and critics alike has now been optioned for television by Awesome Media & Entertainment. Surface Tension has been described as, “a delirious mix of Hayao Miyasaki and The Walking […]

Rene Russo set to join Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones for Villa Capri

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Deadline is reporting that Nightcrawler star Rene Russo is in talks to join the upcoming action comedy Villa Capri, which would see her reunite with her Tin Cup director Ron Shelton. Shelton, who also helmed Bull Durham and White Men Can’t Jump, has written the script as well as taking on directing duties, and the film […]

Elizabeth Banks, Helena Bonham Carter and Mindy Kaling set for all-female Ocean’s 11

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After news broke earlier this week that Cate Blanchett (Carol) was in talks to star the upcoming all-female Ocean’s Eleven project, three more actresses are reportedly set to join the ranks according to Showbiz411. The site is reporting that Elizabeth Banks (Power Rangers), Mindy Kaling (The Night Before) and Helena Bonham Carter (Alice Through The Looking […]

Michael Bay reveals that Barricade is returning for Transformers: The Last Knight

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Having featured in 2007’s Transformers and the 2011 sequel Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Michael Bay has revealed that the Barricade is returning for Transformers: The Last Knight, with Bay sharing a photo of the Decepticon in his police car vehicle form… SEE ALSO: Michael Bay reveals new look for Bumblebee in Transformers: The Last […]

Angelina Jolie could be boarding Murder on the Orient Express

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Variety is reporting that Angelina Jolie (By The Sea) is in talks to join the cast of Murder on the Orient Express, a remake of the 1974 classic based on Agatha Christie’s novel. Thor and Cinderella director Kenneth Branagh is helming the film as well as starring in the lead role of Hercule Poirot. Simon Kinberg […]

Jennifer Lawrence to team with Adam McKay for medical drama

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Deadline is reporting that Academy Award winners Adam McKay (The Big Short) and Jennifer Lawrence (Joy) are to team up on an upcoming medical drama. McKay is behind the film and will write and direct with Lawrence taking on the lead role of Elizabeth Holmes, the 32-year-old founder of medical company Theranos, a start-up blood […]