Back in September it was revealed that Dimension Television was developing a small screen adaptation of Stephen King’s 1980 tale The Mist, which was previously brought to the big screen by Frank Darabont back in 2007. Well, the project has now received a pilot order from Spike TV, with network executive Sharon Levy stating that […]
The Mist heading to the small screen
Deadline is reporting that The Weinstein Company’s Dimension Television is set to bring Stephen King’s The Mist to the small screen for a new series from writer Christian Torpe (Rita). According to the site, the series “will tell an original story about a seemingly innocuous mist that seeps into a small town but contains limitless […]
Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons talk Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
With Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’s release date creeping ever closer, we should expect to hear more and more from the cast of the DC superhero ensemble over the coming months, and this week has seen both Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor) and Jeremy Irons (Alfred Pennyworth) offering up a few words on their roles. […]
Steve Irwin biopic in the works for tenth anniversary of his death
Terri Irwin, the widow of “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, has reportedly given the green light for a biopic of her husband to be produced in advance of the tenth anniversary of his death next year. New Idea reports that the family of the Australian conservationist and TV personality have finally given permission for a film […]
Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara and Ed O’Neill as Peggy and Al Bundy from Married… with Children
Ed O’Neill has got back on the Bundy sofa with his Modern Family wife Sofia Vergara stepping in for Katey Sagal as Peggy Bundy with The Hollywood Reporter pays tribute to the classic US sitcom Married… with Children as part of its upcoming Hollywood’s 100 Favorite TV Shows feature… As it happens, there has been […]
Elizabeth Banks to reboot Charlie’s Angels for Sony
Twelve years after we last saw Charlie’s Angels on the big screen, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Sony is rebooting the franchise with Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect 2) in talks to direct. Based on the hit 1970s TV series starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith, Charlie’s Angels revolves around three female detectives […]
Heroes Reborn’s Danika Yarosh in talks for Jack Reacher 2
Variety is reporting that Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions have identified newcomer Danika Yarosh (Heroes Reborn) for the role of Tom Cruise’s daughter in the upcoming sequel Jack Reacher 2. According to the site, Yarosh is the number one choice for the role, assuming that the schedule doesn’t clash with NBC’s event series Heroes Reborn. […]
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and Minions break Chinese records, Japan boosts Pixels box office
The Chinese box office continues to be a lucrative market for Hollywood, with Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and Minions enjoying a massive reception upon their releases. Elswhere, Adam Sandler’s Pixels earns good returns in Japan… Tom Cruise-starrer Rogue Nation started with a record-breaking day on its opening last week, with $18.5 million grossed on […]
Justin Timberlake joins Anna Kendrick for musical animation Trolls
Justin Timberlake has joined the cast of animated musical comedy Trolls, a new film from DreamWorks Animation based on the famous dolls. Timberlake joins the film as Branch, a troll who is hiding “his surprising true colours”. Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect 2) is also part of the cast as Princess Poppy, who journeys with Branch outside […]
Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell reunite with Martin McDonaugh for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Deadline is reporting that Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell are set to reunite with Seven Psychopaths director Martin McDonaugh on his latest film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which also has Francis McDormand attached. Details on the project are scarce, but it’s thought that the story revolves around McDormand’s character, who goes to war with […]
