While Star Wars: The Force Awakens was shrouded in the usual J.J. Abrams-level of secrecy from the get go, it seems that may not be the case with Rian Johnson’s follow-up, as Mark Hamill has taken to Twitter to announce that he’ll reveal a “stunning” Star Wars: Episode VIII plot point if he reaches 1 […]
Jared Leto on putting his own stamp on The Joker in Suicide Squad
The Joker is set to make his DC Extended Universe debut in August as Jared Leto takes on the role of the iconic villain in Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad, and the Oscar-winning actor has been talking to Entertainment Weekly about putting his own stamp on the Clown Prince of Crime. “The work that’s been done […]
Ryan Reynolds announces release date for Deadpool Blu-ray and non-existent VHS and LaserDisc
Fresh from the film becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, Ryan Reynolds has now taken to Twitter to let us know when we can pick up Deadpool on Blu-ray. Reynolds posted the following image, complete with the caption “I’m coming… On Blu-ray May 10. Also, non-existent special edition VHS and LaserDisc, 19 years […]
The Returned showrunner joins Marvel’s Jessica Jones as executive producer for season 2
As pre-production continues on the second season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Deadline is reporting that the Netflix series has enlisted The Returned showrunner Raelle Tucker as a replacement for outgoing executive producer Liz Friedman. “We’ve had such an incredible response to our first season, on which I’ve been so fortunate to have an extraordinary team all […]
Jon Bernthal on the future of The Punisher, wants to “push the envelope”
Following on from his show-stealing turn in the second season of Daredevil, Jon Bernthal has been speaking to Complex about the future of Frank Castle, stating that he wants to “push the envelope” as Marvel further explores The Punisher. “For me, it’s not a question of what they want to do with a character, it’s […]
Terry Gilliam’s The Man Who Killed Don Quixote to start shooting in September
After years of aborted attempts to bring his vision to the screen, it looks like Terry Gilliam is finally set to get underway on his long-gestating The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. This week has brought fresh hope for Gilliam after Paris-based film company Alfama Films, run by Paulo Branco, has come aboard to produce the […]
Rumour: Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy and Alexandra Shipp join Fox’s New Mutants, Simon Kinberg suggests “YA vibe”
It looks like casting may be underway on 20th Century Fox’s latest X-Men spinoff New Mutants, with HitFix reporting that Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch) have signed on to appear in the Josh Boone-directed project. According to the site, Williams will portray the character of Rahne Sinclair/Wolfsbane, with Taylor-Joy as […]
Mitchell Kummen and Patrick J. Adams join DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
As DC’s Legends of Tomorrow heads towards its first season finale, The CW has announced two new guest stars for the Arrowverse series in Michell Kummen (Horns) and Patrick J. Adams (Suits). Kummen is set to play a younger version of Dominic Purcell’s Mick Rory, a.k.a. Heat Wave, and will appear in the April 21st […]
Disney planning live-action film about Snow White’s sister
Disney is set to make a new live-action Snow White film, although this one will revolve around her sister, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The new film is set to have a “revisionist” feel that would add Snow White’s sister Rose Red into the story. Justin Merz (The Boxcar Children) has written the script for the proposed […]
Hot Rumour: Paul Feig in talks to direct Captain Marvel
UPDATE: We’ve been having a little fun this morning. Like the very best “hot rumour” sites, we made this up. Apologies. It looks like Paul Feig will soon be swapping the Ghostbusters franchise for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the director in line to helm 2019’s Captain Marvel movie. According to the ever-reliable Latino-Rumour, the Bridesmaids and Spy […]
