Variety is reporting that 20th Century Fox is pushing ahead with its plans to bring Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu’s comic book series Superior to the big screen, tapping screenwriters Brandon and Phillip Murphy to pen the adaptation of the seven-issue series. Superior tells the story of Simon Pooni, a 12-year-old boy suffering from […]
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 likely won’t feature The Collector
In a recent interview with ComingSoon, Benicio del Toro wasn’t very optimistic about the chances of him reprising his role as The Collector in 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2. When questioned for an update on potentially returning, the actor said “I don’t think so, they would have told me, I hope… I do […]
The Russo Brothers would like to direct a Black Widow solo movie
Since debuting in Iron Man 2 back in 2010, there has been a lot of talk whether or not Black Widow would get her own solo movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As we know right now, there aren’t any plans for a solo-outing in Phase 3 so it likely won’t be before 2019 if […]
John Boyega promises Star Wars: Episode VIII will be much darker
Speaking to the UK edition of Vogue magazine, John Boyega briefly touched upon the script for Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: Episode VIII, agreeing with co-star Daisy Ridley that “It’s great”, while also adding that it’s “Much darker, but we’re very excited.” He also mentions that Finn will have a lot more action, saying “My part […]
Creed’s Ryan Coogler signs on to direct Black Panther
What was once rumored is now official, as Creed director Ryan Coogler will officially helm Marvel’s Black Panther movie. Marvel producer Kevin Feige said “We are fortunate to have such an esteemed filmmaker join the Marvel family. The talents Ryan showcased in his first two films easily made him our top choice to direct Black Panther. Many […]
Aaron Sorkin to make directorial debut with Molly’s Game
Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Steve Jobs) is set to direct Molly’s Game, an adaptation of the memoir by Molly Bloom. Sorkin, who was originally only attached to pen the script, will make his directorial debut on the project, which tells the story of Bloom, a former athlete and […]
Marvel developing second comedy series, Damage Control to air this year
Back in October it was revealed that ABC is developing a new sitcom based around the Marvel property Damage Control, and now ABC president Paul Lee has revealed that a second Marvel comedy series is in the works. “In the long term, we’d love [the new series] to be [on ABC],” said Lee. “We definitely want […]
UPDATE: Paramount confirms Jennifer Lawrence/Darren Aronofsky film
Back in October it was reported that Jennifer Lawrence was in talks to star in Darren Aronofsky’s as-yet-untitled new film, and now Paramount Pictures has confirmed that a deal is in place. Details on the project are being kept under wraps, but Deadline has revealed that the film will centre on a couple whose relationship […]
Mad Max director George Miller keen on exploring Furiosa’s backstory
With Mad Max: Fury Road earning plaudits left, right and centre, it’s looking increasingly likely that George Miller will get to return to the wasteland for a fifth entry in his post-apocalyptic action saga, and while the director has that Charlize Theron’s Furiosa would be absent from any sequel, it now seems the filmmaker may […]
Disney narrows shortlist for young Han Solo role in Star Wars spinoff, may cameo in Rogue One
Having tested around 2500 actors, it seems that Disney and Lucasfilm have narrowed their search for the young Han Solo in the 2018 Star Wars spinoff movie, with Variety reporting that around twelve actors are set for meetings with Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy and directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller. According to the site, Miles Teller, […]
