The Hollywood Reporter has exclusive news this evening with word of that Oscar nominee Laura Dern (Wild) is in talks to join The Founder, the new drama which tells the story of the rise of McDonald’s and its vast food empire.Fellow Oscar nominee Michael Keaton (Birdman) stars in the film as Ray Kroc, the man […]
Logo and cast announced for Luc Besson’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Debuting his very own Twitter account yesterday, director Luc Besson has unveiled the first details for his next film, an adaptation of French comic series Valerian and Laureline entitled Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, including the film’s logo. The comic series was created by Pierre Christin and artist Jean-Claude Mézières, and Besson […]
A new Fugitive film is in the works at Warner Bros.
Deadline is reporting the news that Warner Bros. is readying a new big screen version of The Fugitive, which was both a 1960s television show and 1993 blockbuster thriller.The outlet reports that Warner Bros. is keen to make the new version soon, but it is unclear as of yet whether the film will act as […]
James Caan and Keir Gilchrist to headline thriller The Waiting
James Caan (The Godfather), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows) and Logan Miller (Night Moves) have signed on to star in the indie thriller The Waiting. The film will be directed by Kasra Farahani, who will make his feature directorial debut, having previously worked as a production and art director on the likes of Avatar and Thor. The Waiting […]
Echo Kellum cast as Mr. Terrific in Arrow season 4
Entertainment Weekly has revealed the news that actor Echo Kellum (Ben and Kate) has landed the recurring role of Curtis Holt, aka Mr. Terrific, in the fourth season of The CW’s Arrow.Talk of Mr. Terrific appearing in the new season was first unveiled at Comic-Con last weekend, but now the official news has come down […]
Chris Rock, Lenny Kravitz and Alicia Keys heading to Empire season 2
Empire was one of the biggest surprises of the 2014-2015 television season, and has a lot to live up to in its sophomore year. To help, Fox has looked for big stars to show up in guest appearances, and has already found three candidates: Chris Rock, Lenny Kravitz and Alicia Keys.There’s no word on how the three will […]
Tom Hardy set for DC/Vertigo adaptation 100 Bullets for New Line Cinema
After being linked to a few different comic book adaptations over the last couple of years, including backing out of the role of Rick Flagg in next year’s Suicide Squad due to scheduling conflicts, it looks like Tom Hardy has found a way back into the world of comic book movies.The Hollywood Reporter has revealed […]
Leslie Mann teams with The Hangover writers for new comedy
Paramount Pictures has picked up the US distribution for the new comedy film from The Hangover writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. Starring Leslie Mann (Knocked Up), the film marks the second directorial effort from Lucas and Moore after 21 & Over, and is based on an original screenplay from the duo. Mann’s husband, Judd […]
Beverly Hills Cop 4 pulled from Paramount’s 2016 schedule
A fourth adventure for Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4 film has long been mooted ever since 1994’s Beverly Hills Cop III, but it seems we will have to wait a bit longer to see the return of their favourite L.A. Cop. The sequel, which is being directed by Brett Ratner […]
Natalie Portman set to star in Alex Garland’s Annihilation
Variety is reporting that writer/director Alex Garland (Ex_Machina) may have found the star of his new film Annihilation in the form of Oscar winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan).Garland is currently enjoying success in the US with Ex Machina, following its critically-acclaimed run in the UK earlier this year. In addition to Portman, the trade also says […]
