The third instalment in the rebooted Star Trek franchise – reportedly titled Star Trek Beyond – hasn’t all been smooth sailing since it was first announced. Director and writer changes put the whole project in jeopardy. But now we’re happy to see that filming has officially got underway just outside of Vancouver, Canada. The cast […]
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stage play to open in London next year; NOT a prequel
We have some very exciting news this morning for fans of Harry Potter. Author J.K. Rowling took to her Twitter account earlier to announce that a new stage play called Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would open in London’s Palace Theatre next year. Rumours have been rampant for a few years that a West End […]
New Spider-Man Tom Holland joins The Lost City of Z
Upcoming Spider-Man star Tom Holland has joined the cast of The Lost City of Z, which has started production in Belfast. Holland, who first came to prominence for his performance in The Impossible, has joined a stellar cast that already includes Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy), Robert Pattinson (Cosmopolis) and Sienna Miller (American Sniper). Acclaimed […]
Spider-Man will only have a small cameo in Captain America: Civil War
After the news that Tom Holland (The Impossible) would be our new Peter Parker/Spider-Man (having beaten 1500 other actors and screen tested with Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans), we’ve also got a small bit of news about the character’s role in Captain America: Civil War. Variety are reporting that Holland will only have a […]
Channing Tatum on G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, “I f***ing hate that movie”
Well, it’s fair to say that Channing Tatum was not a fan of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. “Look, I’ll be honest. I fucking hate that movie. I hate that movie,” the actor said in an interview with Howard Stern. “I was pushed into doing that movie. From Coach Carter, they signed me to a […]
Adam Warlock villain Magus rumoured for Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1
According to SpoilerTV, casting auditions for Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1 are currently underway in Los Angeles, and one character up for grabs is Adam Warlock’s evil doppelganger, Magus. In the comics, Magus is Warlock’s bad side, and was released when Warlock claimed the Infinity Gauntlet and cleansed himself of all good and evil. Magus then […]
Brand New-U nightmarish sci-fi romance world premiere today at EIFF
The stark and uncompromising sci-fi/thriller/romance Brand New-U receives its international film premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival today. Taking in a wide variety of influences and themes, the Simon Pummell (Bodysong, Shock Head Soul) directed and written piece explores the sense of self and identity in an atmospheric, art-house inflected narrative. The unconventional film […]
Rob Zombie to write and direct Groucho Marx biopic
Rockstar and horror director Rob Zombie looks to step away from his roots as he is set to write and direct a biopic based on the book Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho’s House, which details the final years of the life of legendary comedy actor Groucho Marx. The memoirs, written by Steve Stoliar, details one […]
Katherine Waterston joins Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
The upcoming Harry Potter spinoff film, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, has found its female lead. The studio has announced that Inherent Vice actress Katherine Waterston has landed the role of Porpetina, a witch who hails from the United States and meets up with Eddie Redmayne’s Newt Scamander in New York City. Waterston was in contention for the role […]
Amy Poehler to re-team with Will Ferrell for new comedy The House
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the news that Parks & Recreation star Amy Poehler is set to re-team with Will Ferrell for a new comedy. Poehler, who co-starred with Ferrell in 2007’s Blades of Glory and cameoed in Anchorman 2, is in talks to join Ferrell for comedy The House, the new film written by […]
