If you’ve been itching to relive Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy on the big screen – and in their extended editions, no less – then you’re in luck, as The One Ring is reporting that An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of the Five Armies will be receiving a theatrical run […]
Hitler getting the Borat treatment with Look Who’s Back
Deadline is reporting that Constantin Film is about the go into production on an adaptation of Timur Vermes bestselling novel Look Who’s Back, which sees Adolf Hitler waking up alive and well in modern-day Germany. The film will adopt a similar approach to Borat, with David Wnendt (Combat Girls, Wetlands) directing German actor Oliver Masucci […]
ABC orders Monstropolis pilot from Saw writers
Deadline is reporting that ABC Studios has given a put pilot commitment to Monstropolis, a new genre-themed project from Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the screenwriters behind the likes of the final four Saw movies and the Feast trilogy. The pilot will be produced by Aaron Kaplan (Secrets & Lies). The project takes place in a […]
Max von Sydow to play the Three-Eyed Raven in Game of Thrones season 6
After Ian McShane joined the cast of Game of Thrones this week in a mystery role, another new addition to the cast has been revealed, with Variety reporting that Max von Sydow is set to play the Three-Eyed Raven in season 6 of Game of Thrones. The Three-Eyed Raven has appeared in Bran Stark’s visions since the first […]
Prometheus 2 to start shooting in January
According to a report in Total Film (via SciFied), cameras are set to roll on the follow-up to 2012’s Prometheus next year, with director Ridley Scott gearing up to start production on Prometheus 2 in January. Plot details for the sequel are being kept tightly under wraps, although we do know that Noomi Rapace and […]
Ridley Scott confirms Noomi Rapace for Alien: Covenant
Last month 20th Century Fox released the official synopsis for Alien: Covenant, the upcoming follow-up to Prometheus, and while Michael Fassbender’s David was mentioned as returning, Noomi Rapace’s Elizabeth Shaw was somewhat conspicuous by her absence. Well, director Ridley Scott has now confirmed that Rapace will be back, albeit in a minor capacity, while Fassbender […]
Ridley Scott has plans for three more Prometheus movies
As he gears up to start shooting Prometheus 2 early next year, director Ridley Scott has revealed that we could potentially see a third and fourth instalment in the sci-fi series. Asked by FilmFutter about the possibility of the Xenomorph from Alien showing up the Prometheus franchise, the British filmmaker responded: “Yes, but it won’t […]
New Dungeons & Dragons film in the works as legal dispute concludes
After months of legal disputes between toy giants Hasbro and production company Sweetpea Entertainment over the sequel rights to Dungeons & Dragons, Warner Bros. has announced that a settlement has been reached and a new film is in the works. Greg Silverman, Warners Pictures’ Creative Development and Worldwide Production head-honcho said: “We are so excited […]
Jake Gyllenhaal denies that he’s been lined up as Ben Affleck’s Batman replacement
Among the many rumours that’s been circulating about The Batman is that Jake Gyllenhaal has been waiting in the wings to replace Ben Affleck, should the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League star ultimately opt against reprising the role of The Dark Knight for the Matt Reeves-helmed solo movie. Well, it seems […]
Marvel announces premiere dates for Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6 and Avengers: Ultron Revolution
Disney XD and Marvel have announced the return dates for the third season of Ultimate Spider-Man – now rebranded Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6 – and Avengers Assemble, which is going by the title of Avengers: Ultron Revolution. Check out the official press release below… Spider-Man recruits a new team and the Avengers reunite […]
