The latest Tom Cruise blockbuster The Mummy could see the star land his biggest ever global opening at the box office.Critics haven’t been kind too the return of The Mummy, with the reboot currently sitting at a 37 on Metacritic [read our ★★ review here].However, negative reviews don’t have to be a sign of a film’s […]
William Fichtner to star in and make directorial debut with Cold Brook
Actor William Fichtner has had a long career in film that has seen him play a variety of supporting roles, from Heat to Armageddon to last year’s Independence Day: Resurgence. Now, according to Deadline, he will be making his directorial debut as he goes behind the camera for the drama Cold Brook.“[Cold Brook is] the story of two ordinary guys […]
Rumour: Telltale in development on a James Bond game
It looks like Telltale Games could be set to add another IP to its growing list of titles, with Game Zone reporting that a recent survey from the developers has suggested that a 007 game – titled James Bond: Solstice – could be on the horizon.The report stems from a now-deleted tweet which claims that […]
Gambit solo movie still apparently part of Fox’s X-Men plans
If you cast your mind back to 2014, you may recall that Channing Tatum signed on to produce and star in the X-Men spinoff movie Gambit, with 20th Century Fox even bringing him out on stage during San Diego Comic-Con 2015 as part of the studio’s X-Men roster.Fast forward two years, and we’re still no […]
Disney XD releases first three animated Ant-Man shorts online, watch them here
This weekend sees Disney XD launching its new animated Ant-Man series of shorts, with six of Scott Lang’s mini adventures set to air this coming Saturday and Sunday. However, you don’t need to wait that long, as the first three – titled ‘Science Fair’, ‘Alien Invasion’ and ‘Soup Time’ – have been released early online, and […]
Justice League Dark and Batgirl could be next from the DC Extended Universe as Warner Bros. reconsiders its slate
With the DC Extended Universe currently riding high following the critical and commercial success of Wonder Woman, it seems that Warner Bros. is now looking to shake up its original DC Films schedule.At present, the only DC movie that Warner Bros. has in production is Aquaman, which is set for release in December 2018, and with […]
Letitia Wright says her Black Panther character is “vibrant” and has an “innovative mind”
Marvel Studios has become well-known for assembling star-studded casts for each of its productions, and by the look of it, the company’s first movie of 2018, Black Panther, will be no exception. However, in a cast that includes such heavy hitters as Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o and many more, some lesser-known but […]
Sofia Boutella joins Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon in Fahrenheit 451
The Mummy star Sofia Boutella has signed on to the cast of HBO’s Fahrenheit 451 remake, with Variety reporting that the actress will join the previously announced Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon.Ramin Bahrani (99 Homes) is directing the new adaptation of the Ray Bradbury novel, which tells the story of a dystopian future where books […]
Fox cancels 24: Legacy, but looking at other potential 24 spinoffs
Last month FOX announced that 24: Legacy had been put on hold due to star Corey Hawkins’ commitments to the Broadway play Six Degrees of Separation, which took a potential second season off the table for this fall.Well, it seems that a second season is now off the table for good, as Variety is reporting […]
Al Pacino to play Joe Paterno for director Barry Levinson and HBO
Variety is reporting that Al Pacino is set to play former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in an as-yet-untitled film for HBO and director Barry Levinson, which will explore the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.The logline for the film reads: “After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn […]
