The BBC adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s epic literary masterpiece War & Peace has officially snapped up Paul Dano (12 years A Slave, There Will Be Blood) and Lily James (Downton Abbey, Cinderella). BAFTA nominated actor Dano will star as leading man Pierre Bezukhov with James playing Natasha Rostova. Deadline broke the news back in July […]
Vin Diesel teases role in Marvel’s Inhumans again
Vin Diesel recently starred in Guardians of the Galaxy as the humanoid tree Groot. Following his casting in the film, it was revealed that Diesel had been in contention for another Marvel role, although there was no word on the mystery project. However, Diesel has since made several references to the Inhumans, leading to speculation […]
Sony thanks moviegoers as The Interview hits $1 million
A distribution executive from Sony has publicly thanked moviegoers for their ongoing support on the controversial release of the The Interview, which managed to surpass $1 million on its Christmas Day release. SEE ALSO: Read our review of The Interview here Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution for Sony Pictures released a statement Boxing Day […]
Nicole Perlman on writing Captain Marvel and avoiding “Superman with boobs”
Back in April it was confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy screenwriter Nicole Perlman would be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as co-writer on Captain Marvel with Meg LeFauve (Inside Out), and Perlman has been speaking with Wired about penning Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie, and avoiding “Superman with boobs.” We’ve been talking a […]
Nicole Perlman and Meg LeFauve tapped to write Captain Marvel
Nicole Perlman and Meg LeFauve are reportedly being tapped to pen the upcoming Captain Marvel movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Marvel reportedly want to have female writers for their first female led project. At this time Marvel have refused to comment and will wait until contracts are signed before making any official announcement. Perlman has […]
Shazam movie will exist within the DC Cinematic Universe
Back in November, Dwayne Johnson cast some doubt about whether the upcoming Shazam movie (which will see him starring as Black Adam) would exist within Warner Bros.’ wider DC movie universe, tweeting that it was a co-production between New Line and Warner, and throwing in the hashtage #independence. However, it now seems that we have […]
Emily Blunt addresses Captain Marvel rumours
Since the announcement of a Captain Marvel movie back in October, there’s been several actresses put forward by fans to play Carol Danvers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – not least British actress Emily Blunt, who appears to be a favourite of many for the role. Now the Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods […]
Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch featured in Uncanny Avengers teasers
Marvel Comics has released a pair of teasers for Rick Remender and Daniel Acuna’s upcoming series Uncanny Avengers, featuring the characters of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch… Uncanny Avengers gets underway in January. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3n3TnGczwV4&list=PL18yMRIfoszH_jfuJoo8HCG1-lGjvfH2F
Kevin Smith will shoot Clerks III, Moose Jaws and Hit Somebody in 2015
Since Kevin Smith started with his True North Trilogy of Tusk, Yoga Hosers and Moose Jaws, it appeared that he’d put his two-part hockey movie / miniseries Hit Somebody on the backburner. However, the indie filmmaker has now revealed that he’s secured financing for the long-gestating project and intends on shooting that, Moose Jaws and […]
The most overpaid actors of 2014
Forbes has posted its annual list of the most overpaid actors in Hollywood, and just like last year, former funnyman Adam Sandler finds himself in the unenviable position of first place, although he did have some competition from Johnny Depp following the disappointing box office for Dark Shadows and The Lone Ranger. The list is […]
