Ant-Man finally made its way to China this past weekend, with the final Phase Two film giving Marvel its second-best debut in that market with an impressive $43.2 million opening. Its Chinese haul has pushed the film to $454.8 million worldwide, overtaking Thor’s $449.3 million haul from back in 2011. It now looks all but assured that the […]
Star Wars movie marathon confirmed for The Force Awakens
Star Wars fans looking to revisit the Saga on the big screen ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be delighted to hear confirmation that select theaters are set to host a Star Wars movie marathon on December 17th. As per Comic Book, Fandango has launched a landing page for the marathon, which will […]
It Follows cinematographer to shoot new M. Night Shyamalan thriller
M. Night Shyamalan (The Visit) has hired It Follows cinematographer Mike Gioulakis to shoot his new thriller, which is to go in front of cameras in two weeks. SEE ALSO: Four more join James McAvoy in M. Night Shyamalan’s new Blumhouse film SEE ALSO: Read our ★ ★ ★ review of The Visit Gioulakis also […]
59th BFI London Film Festival Review – Steve Jobs (2015)
Steve Jobs, 2015 Directed by Danny Boyle Starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Katherine Waterston, Michael Stuhlberg and Jeff Daniels SYNOPSIS: Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint a portrait of […]
Annabelle sequel in the works
According to The Tracking Board, New Line Cinema has tapped screenwriter Gary Dauberman to pen the script for a sequel to Annabelle, last year’s spinoff to The Conjuring. The site reports that Annabelle director John Leonetti is unlikely to return to direct the follow-up, although James Wan will once again produce. Produced for just $6.5 […]
Animated family comedy Boss Baby assembles its voice cast
DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming family comedy Boss Baby has assembled its voice cast, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Patton Oswalt, Steve Buscemi and Miles Bakshi have all signed on for roles in the project alongside Alec Baldwin. Boss Baby is being directed by Tom McGrath (Madagascar, Megamind) and is based upon […]
John Boyega teases “something new” with Attack the Block director Joe Cornish
Since his big breakthrough last year in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, John Boyega has already added a few high profile roles to his upcoming slate, including The Circle, Pacific Rim: Maelstrom and Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit riots film. Well, it seems a reunion with Joe Cornish, writer-director of 2011’s Attack the Block, may also be […]
TV drama to examine the last weeks of Michael Jackson’s life
According to Entertainment Weekly, author and talk show host Tavis Smiley has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Television to develop a scripted drama series based upon his upcoming book Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson’s Last Days, which is set for publication next year. The series will “examine the […]
Eve Hewson to play Maid Marian opposite Taron Egerton in Robin Hood: Origins
The film may have been delayed to accommodate Kingsman: The Secret Service 2, but Lionsgate is pressing ahead with casting on Robin Hood: Origins, with Eve Hewson (The Knick, Bridge of Spies) signing on to play Maid Marian alongside Taron Egerton’s Robin of Sherwood. Deadline reports that Hewson was one of over 100 actresses considered […]
Hasbro reviving Micronauts and Visionaries at Comic-Con
Back in December it was announced that Paramount and Hasbro are launching a shared cinematic universe featuring G.I. Joe, Micronauts, Visionairies, M.A.S.K. and ROM, and in anticipation of that Hasbro is reintroducing two of those classic 80s lines at Comic-Con next month. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the original Micronauts line is being revived […]
