X-Force is set to make its big screen debut next month as Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth assembles his mercenary buddies in Deadpool 2, paving the way for their very own X-Force movie from writer-director Drew Goddard. However, Fox did intend on unleashing X-Force much sooner, tapping Kick-Ass 2 helmer Jeff Wadlow to write […]
Hulu lands exclusive deal to stream Disney classics
Those who resorted to Netflix to stream Disney classics will have to rethink their subscription choice, as Variety reports that a new licensing deal has been struck between Hulu and the House of Mouse. The new deal grants Hulu exclusive streaming rights to Disney classics like Mulan, Pocahontas, and The Nightmare Before Christmas (all of which have now been taken off […]
Denis Villeneuve in talks to direct Dune reboot
Last month, news broke that Legendary had closed a deal for the television and film rights to Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction novel, Dune. Now, it appears that the studio has found a director for a film reboot of the project, and it’s someone with a history of rebooting beloved and enigmatic science fiction tales: Blade Runner […]
Fargo season 3 adds Harry Potter actor David Thewlis
The third season of FX’s acclaimed Fargo series has added another recognizable actor to its cast: character actor David Thewlis, who most will probably remember as Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter franchise. According to EW, Thewlis will play V.M. Vargas, a “mysterious loner and true capitalist who delivers Emmit (Ewan McGregor) the bad news that he has just become […]
Beast Boy, Raven and Starfire revealed in leaked set photos from DC’s Titans
We’ve already had a look at Brenton Thwaites’ Robin – not to mention Alan Ritchson and Minka Kelly as Hank Hall/Hawk and Dawn Granger/Dove – from the upcoming live-action Teen Titans series Titans, and now thanks to some set photos, we’ve got our first unofficial glimpse of Ryan Potter as Beast Boy, Teagan Croft as Raven, […]
Shameless season 8 moving forward as Emmy Rossum closes salary negotiations
The fate of Showtime’s Shameless has been in question over the last week, as series star Emmy Rossum worked to renegotiate her contract in order to get equal pay with her co-star William H. Macy. Rossum’s negotiations halted the dramedy’s inevitable eighth season renewal, but according to the actress, her salary dispute has come to an end: […]
Disney’s Cruella lands Mozart in the Jungle director Alex Timbers
Disney’s Cruella, which will star Emma Stone as the classic puppy-napping, fur coat loving 101 Dalmatians antagonist, has found its director in Mozart and the Jungle writer and director Alex Timbers. Timbers is reportedly in talks to helm the upcoming origin film, beating a handful of theater helmers including Fun House‘s Sam Gold. Timbers is a two-time Tony nominee, whose Broadway work […]
Todd McFarlane hopes to direct Spawn reboot as a “$10 million little horror movie”
When we last heard about Todd McFarlane’s long-awaited Spawn reboot, the Image Comics co-founder stated that he wanted it to be a “dark, R-rated, scary, badass” story“. In a new interview with ComicBook.com, McFarlane backs up those claims, gives a brief update on the financial status of the project, and chooses himself as ideal director. McFarlane hopes […]
Nicole Kidman in talks to join Aquaman
It looks like Nicole Kidman could be returning to the DC film universe. According to THR, the Batman Forever actress and Academy Award winner is in talks to star in Aquaman as the mother to the titular King of Atlantis. Kidman is currently in talks for the role, and has been director James Wan’s top choice “for weeks, with […]
The Get Down actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II cast as Aquaman villain Black Manta
Though the future of the DCEU’s solo Batman film appears to be in flux, James Wan’s upcoming Aquaman film is gearing up for production, and just found an actor to play classic Aquaman arch-nemesis Black Manta. According to THR, Black Manta will be played by The Get Down actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who is currently in early talks for the part following Wan’s […]
