Sony Computer Entertainment America’s president Shawn Layden has spoken out against harassment in gaming. Speaking to Gamesbeat, Layden said: “I’ll be very clear about my view of harassment or bullying: It’s completely unacceptable. Completely unacceptable. I will not be vague or equivocate about that.” Speaking about women in the industry, a subject that has been highly prevalent […]
James Gunn on shared movie universes: “Studios are trying to grow trees without a strong seed”
These days studios seem to be falling over themselves to replicate the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Fox, Sony and Warner Bros. all looking to develop their own “shared” superhero universes, and even Universal Pictures getting in on the act with its iconic Monsters. Taking to Facebook, Guardians of the Galaxy director James […]
Martin Freeman joins Tina Fey in Taliban Shuffle
According to THR, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and Sherlock actor Martin Freeman has joined the cast of Taliban Shuffle, a Paramount comedy from Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. Freeman joins Tina Fey and The Wolf of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie, in the adaptation of journalist Kim Barker’s wartime memoir. The book recounts Barker’s arrival in Kabul, what it was like […]
Penelope Cruz joins Zoolander 2, Justin Theroux to direct
We’ve long heard that a sequel to the 2001 cult comedy Zoolander was in the works, but that Paramount was a bit nervous when it came to giving it an official greenlight. Back in August The Leftovers star Justin Theroux, who wrote the script and was once attached to direct, said that talks with the studio were still happening, and […]
Zack Snyder to direct Afghanistan conflict film The Last Photograph, Justice League 2 pushed back for The Batman
Director Zack Snyder has found his next project, which for the first time since 2013’s Man of Steel will take him away from the DC Extended Universe and out of comic book adaptations. According to THR, his next film will instead be The Last Photograph, about a war correspondent and the conflict in Afghanistan. According to the report, […]
Details for Arrow episode featuring Matt Ryan’s John Constantine; will have a major impact on Legends of Tomorrow
Fans of the show were sad to hear that Constantine wasn’t going to be renewed for a second season, but that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the last of Matt Ryan as John Constantine. Ryan took to Twitter last night to announce that he will feature in the upcoming season of Arrow in the fifth episode […]
Kingsman: The Secret Service sequel announced
Earlier today, 20th Century Fox announced plans to develop a sequel for Kingsman: The Secret Service. The film was both a critical and commercial success nabbing a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes while generating $400 million worldwide in box office revenue, so it’s no surprise that the studio is interested in developing a sequel. It’s […]
LEGO’s Back to the Future Marty McFly and Doc Brown Brickheadz set revealed
LEGO has released a batch of official promotional images for its Back to the Future Marty McFly and Doc Brown Brickheadz set which is set to go on sale this Sunday, priced at $19.99.; check it out here… LEGO® BrickHeadz 41611 – Marty McFly and Doc Brown 240 pieces | Ages 10+ | $19.99 […]
Nicolas Winding Refn moving ahead with Maniac Cop remake
Nicolas Winding Refn has been talking about the prospect of a Maniac Cop remake for years now. Well, now it looks like it’s finally going ahead. According to Variety, Vendian Entertainment has teamed up with Wild Bunch and Refn’s Space Rocket on a multi-year first look deal. The slasher Maniac Cop will be the first project produced and financed as part […]
Louis C.K. and Pamela Adlon bring Better Things to FX
Louis C.K. and FX have been tight since as early as 2010 when the comedian launched his hit show Louie on their basic cable network. The show has brought to audiences a whole new level to self-deprecation-style humor and promises to continue to push boundaries with its upcoming fifth season coming later this year. C.K. […]