British actor Ron Moody, famous for playing Fagin in the classic 1968 version of Oliver!, has died aged 91. The actor was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the film, as well as winning the Golden Globe the same year. In addition, Moody also appearaed in Eastenders and Disney’s A Kid in […]
Raging Bull and Rocky producer Robert Chartoff dies aged 81
Oscar winning producer Robert Chartoff, who shared an Academy Award win with his producing partner Irwin Winkler for 1976’s Rocky, has died aged 81. Chartoff, who was battling pancreatic cancer, died on Wednesday. He had been partnered with Winkler for many years, and was behind such films such as They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, The […]
UPDATED: Homer and Marge are not seperating in upcoming episode of The Simpsons
In an announcement that has sent parts of the internet into meltdown, the new season of The Simpsons is set for a dramatic shake-up with news that Homer and Marge are to “legally separate” in an upcoming episode.In an interview with Variety about the show’s 27th season, executive producer Al Jean has stated that in the […]
UPDATE: The Schwartz Awakens: “Epic” Spaceballs announcement coming this Friday
Back in February, Mel Brooks revealed that he was keen on making the long-rumoured sequel to Spaceballs – a.k.a. Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money – and now the official Facebook page for the classic comedy is teasing something “epic” for Friday…With Star Wars: The Force Awakens slated for a Christmas release, an attempt […]
Ghostbusters finds its receptionist in Chris Hemsworth
Earlier today Paul Feig sent out a tweet revealing that Chris Hemsworth (Thor) has signed on to Ghostbusters. He will be playing the role of the receptionist, continuing the gender role reversal trend. Our receptionist. #whoyougonnacall pic.twitter.com/wGTzs8KdUs — Paul Feig (@paulfeig) June 10, 2015Ghostbusters will be directed by Paul Feig (Spy), starring Kristin Wiig (Bridesmaids), Melissa […]
Linda Cardellini joins Michael Keaton in The Founder
Deadline is reporting that Avengers: Age of Ultron actress Linda Cardellini has joined the cast of the upcoming biopic The Founder.Cardellini, who also features in hit Netflix show Bloodline, joins the cast as Joan, the third wife of Ray Croc (played by Michael Keaton), a salesman from Illinois who joined up with the McDonald brothers […]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens heading to Hall H for Comic-Con
Yesterday it was revealed that Marvel Studios will be absent from the Comic-Con this year, but Disney will have a presence, as it’s just been announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is heading to San Diego for a Hall H panel on Friday, July 10th, which will include director J.J. Abrams, writer Lawrence Kasdan, […]
Disney could lose up to $140 million on Tomorrowland
Despite its visuals and imagination, Disney’s Tomorrowland has sadly disappointed at the box office this summer, becoming a rare misfire for the studio goliath in financial terms. Time Magazine is today reporting that the Brad Bird sci-fi adventure is set to lose the studio anywhere in the range of $120 million and $140 million by […]
Secret Cinema puts The Empire Strikes Back in UK box office top ten
After the success of their last venture with Back to the Future, Secret Cinema’s latest effort has been even more successful, with their newest slice of entertainment Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back seeing the 35-year-old film reentering the top ten at the UK box office. Despite “opening” alongside such big releases […]
Joe Carnahan in talks for Bad Boys 3
Deadline is reporting that a new Bad Boys film, the third in the franchise, is still in active development and may have found itself a director.Smokin’ Aces and Narc helmer Joe Carnahan has been linked to the film, with early talks between the director and Sony rumoured to have already taken place. David Guggenheim (Safe House) has […]
