Having signed on to direct World War 3 at Warner Bros. back in February, Sam Raimi has now set up another project at the studio, with Variety revealing that he’s developing an as-yet-untitled action-adventure film. Going by the working title of Stormfall, the project is is said to centre on a heist during a tornado […]
Elizabeth Banks no longer directing Pitch Perfect 3
Having made her directorial debut on the second movie, Elizabeth Banks has now pulled out of directing Universal’s Pitch Perfect 3 citing parental responsibilities following a rescheduling for the production. “We’ve been in development and it’s taking longer than we thought,” said Banks. “I thought I was going to direct the movie in the summer. […]
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat says black actor was offered role but “it didn’t work out”
During an interview in the latest issue of Doctor Who magazine, showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that the BBC has previously offered the role of the Doctor to a black actor, and while that particular casting never came together, he believes it should happen in the future. “I certainly don’t think there’s ever been a […]
Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis to reunite for 1950s fashion drama
According to Variety, Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson are in talks to reunite for a new feature film which will take place in 1950s New York and revolve around the world of fashion. Although no deal is yet in place, Day-Lewis is said to have been loosely attached to the project for some time, […]
Alyson Hannigan and Megan Hilty join The First Wives Club TV reboot
Deadline is reporting that Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother) and Megan Hilty (Smash) have signed on for the leads in The First Wives Club, a small screen reboot of the 1996 feature film, which is being produced by Paramount Television for TV Land. Written by Rebecca Addelman (New Girl) and executive produced by […]
CBS orders MacGyver pilot, with James Wan directing
Back in October it was announced that CBS was developing a remake of the 80s TV series MacGyver, with James Wan (Fast & Furious 7) and original EP Henry Winkler serving as executive producers, and now comes word from TV Line that the network has officially placed a pilot order, with Wan set to direct […]
CBS remaking MacGyver
Deadline has revealed that CBS is set to remake the 1980s action-adventure series MacGyver, which is being executive produced by James Wan (Fast & Furious 7), R. Scott Gemmill (NCIS: LA) and original EP Henry Winkler. Gemmeill will also write the script. The new series will follow “twentysomething Angus MacGyver, who gets recruited into the clandestine organization […]
23rd Raindance Film Festival: Winners Announced
The 23rd annual Raindance Film Festival announced the winning films in 12 categories at this year’s annual Raindance Film Festival Awards ceremony at The May Fair Hotel on Friday, 2nd October. The festival, which closes on Sunday 4th October, has hosted over 90 feature length films, 200 shorts and 30 industry events from more 48 countries. […]
Transformers 5 will be Michael Bay’s last entry in the franchise
Ever since Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Michael Bay has gone on record to say that he was done with the franchise, only to announce he’s making another one, and then announce he’s quitting again. In an interview with Collider, Bay once again says this Transformers will be his last, but when called out on his […]
Hasbro confirms Transformers 5, 6, 7 and 8
A couple of weeks ago Paramount officially announced that it is moving forward with Transformers 5, in addition to an animated Cybertron movie, and now Hasbro has confirmed that we’ll be seeing plenty more of the Robots in Disguise over the coming years. Speaking at the MIP Junior Conference 2015 (via ComicBook), Stephen J. Davis, President of […]
