Marvel sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp has acquired its writing team, with Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari graduating from an uncredited role to an official position, co-scripting alongside star Paul Rudd. SEE ALSO: Peyton Reed talks Ant-Man and the Wasp, Hank Pym will play a huge part Deadline also reports that Adam McKay (The Big […]
Matt Damon, Julianne Moore & Josh Brolin in talks for George Clooney-directed, Coen brothers-scripted Suburbicon
With George Clooney now officially committed to directing Suburbicon, it’s time to start talking about the cast of his forthcoming film. At the moment, several A-list actors including Matt Damon, Julianne Moore and Josh Brolin are in negotiations for starring roles in the picture. It was announced back in October that Clooney was in talks […]
Straight Outta Compton gets surprise cast nomination at SAG Awards as Oscar favourites dominate
NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton was a surprise inclusion at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, achieving a nomination for its cast in a field otherwise dominated by awards season favourites such as Spotlight, Room and Trumbo. SEE ALSO: Spotlight championed as Best Picture by Boston and Los Angeles Film Critics Netflix-distributed drama Beasts of No […]
‘Made Great in Britain’ trailer and new TV spot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Disney and Lucasfilm have released a new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens as part of the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign, which celebrates the British talent that has helped to create the epic space saga; check it out here… SEE ALSO: George Lucas gives his verdict on Star Wars: The Force Awakens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYPaBtHH9sQ […]
Hunger Games prequels already in the pipeline at Lionsgate
Lionsgate is already making plans to produce a series of prequels to The Hunger Games, focusing on the history of the Games and the Capitol. SEE ALSO: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 fends off The Good Dinosaur at the UK box office SEE ALSO: Read our ★ ★ ★ review of The Hunger […]
William Friedkin says there isn’t gender or race prejudice in cinema, claims Hollywood is an “open playing field”
There has been a call over the last few years for more women and people of colour to be represented both on screen and behind the camera, particularly after with this year’s Oscar nominations where every single director nominated was white and male. William Friedkin, director of classic movies such as The Exorcist and The French Connection, […]
AMC bringing Joe Hill’s NOS4A2 to the small screen
Deadline is reporting that AMC is developing a supernatural horror series based upon the bestselling Joe Hill novel NOS4A2, which is to be produced by Michael Eisner’s Tornate TV and AMC Studios. The search is currently underway for a writer to adapt the novel, which was published in 2013. “NOS4A2 centers on Victoria “Vic” McQueen, […]
Benedict Cumberbatch joins World War II thriller The War Magician
After his exploits as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game, Benedict Cumberbatch is joining the war effort once again, with the Sherlock star signing on for the fact-based World War II thriller The War Magician. The project has been written by Gary Whitta (The Book of Eli, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and will […]
Street Fighter: Resurrection live action mini-series announced
The team behind the live-action series Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist have announced that they will be releasing a 5-part mini series to tie in with the release of Street Fighter V, titled Street Fighter: Resurrection. The story takes place ten years after the events of Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist and will see Mike Moh (Empire) and […]
Academy announces twenty films vying for Best Visual Effects Oscar nomination
With a little over a month to go until the announcement of the Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have revealed the shortlist of twenty films vying for a nod in the category of Best Visual Effects at the 88th Academy Awards. “Ant-Man” “Avengers: Age of Ultron” “Bridge of Spies” “Chappie” […]
