Relativity Media is set to lay off up to 100 of its 350-strong employees in the coming days as the studio nears bankruptcy, Variety reports. The company, founded by Ryan Kavanaugh 11 years ago, has been set to file for bankruptcy and it now seems that may happen sometime this week. Kavanaugh is yet to […]
Michael Chabon to write new screenplay for Bob The Musical, Tom Cruise circling
The Hollywood Reporter has revaled that the long-gestating Bob The Musical may finally be coming to the screen thanks to Wonder Boys scribe Michael Chabon and Oscar winner Brett McKenzie (The Muppets), with Tom Cruise said to be circling the film. Chabon, who worked on Spider-Man 2 with Sam Raimi and Disney’s John Carter, is […]
Kristen Wiig says Ghostbusters reboot backlash “really bummed me out”
It’s fair to say that Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters hasn’t got off to the best of starts with fans of the franchise, with many voicing their displeasure over the decision to reboot the series with a female cast of Ghosbusters. Speaking to The Los Angeles Times, star Kristen Wiig was asked how she felt about the backlash to the […]
Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn will get her own spinoff movie
We’re still about three months away from the release of Suicide Squad, but Warner Bros. apparently has a lot of confidence in the property and its female star, and are already prepping a spinoff film for Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn. The news comes from THR, who claim that the spinoff won’t just feature the iconic and beloved anti-heroine, but […]
UK Blu-ray for Avengers: Age of Ultron causes “sexist controversy”
When Avengers Assemble (or just The Avengers as its known elsewhere) was released in the UK a few years ago, there was a huge uproar that it didn’t contain the commentary track from director Joss Whedon. Well, the UK release of its sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron has stirred up even more controversy. The special […]
Bill Murray to make a cameo appearance in Paul Feig’s female-led Ghostbusters reboot
UPDATE: The story has now been confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter… Whether you like it or not Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters reboot is definitely happening and is deep into production as you read this. The Bridesmaids director has been vocal about the criticism towards his new approach and in the past month or so he’s been […]
Tom Cruise has an idea for Edge of Tomorrow 2, Emily Blunt would probably return
Although it seemed to get lost in the shuffle when it was release last summer, those who saw the Tom Cruise-led action film Edge of Tomorrow would most likely agree that it was well worth the price of admission. The film certainly set-up an interesting world and fascinating characters, and although following up with another […]
Jar Jar Binks and Ewoks will NOT be in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Well this should come as a surprise to literally no one, but Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed that some of the most hated characters in the Star Wars Saga will not be present for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “Jar Jar is definitely not in the movie. Ewoks are not in the movie.” Kennedy joked when […]
Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Well, that was a headline I never thought I would write. While it does sound like something you would read in a trashy tabloid, this is a story that has come from the mouth of Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. In an interview with […]
Hotel Transylvania 2 reaches $150 million worldwide
Having shot the to the number one spot in the US box office last week, Hotel Transylvania 2 reached another milestone this weekend. The movie added an impressive $33 million to its total over the weekend, facing stiff competition from The Martian and Sicario. Hotel Transylvania 2 now sits at $90 million domestically after just two […]
