Based on the classic 80’s TV show of the same name, The Equalizer big screen remake hit theatres back in September 2014 and grossed approximately $192 million at the box office. Now Sony has officially announced a sequel is in the works.It’s expected that Denzel Washington – who plays main tough guy Robert McCall – […]
Warner Bros., DC and Mattel launching female led DC Super Hero Girls universe
Warner Bros., DC Entertainment and Mattel have announced that they are to launch a new female-centred superhero universe entitled DC Super Hero Girls, which is aimed at girls aged six to twelve and will feature the comic book publisher’s stable of female characters as relatable teens. “DC Entertainment is home to the most iconic and […]
Amazon orders comedy pilot Highston from Sacha Baron Cohen and Bob Nelson
Nebraska screenwriter Bob Nelson has just struck a deal with Amazon, landing his first official pilot order. The half-hour coming-of-age comedy Highston was written by Nelson and will be directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) and exec produced by Sacha Baron Cohen.According to Deadline, Highston will be a single-camera project following […]
New Doctor Who monster revealed
The BBC has teased the Doctor’s latest adversary by posting an image of a new monster from the upcoming ninth series of Doctor Who, with the caption “what’s that in the shadows?”. Take a look… Meanwhile, a set photo has surfaced, which gives us a look at the mystery character in all its armored glory… […]
Wagner Moura joins The Magnificent Seven remake
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Brazilian star Wagner Moura has landed a plum role in The Magnificent Seven, MGM’s remake of the 1960 film.Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer) directs the film, which stars his Equalizer actors Denzel Washington and Haley Bennett, as well as Chris Pratt (Jurassic World), Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), Luke Grimes (American Sniper) […]
Starz Digital to distribute Boulevard starring the late Robin Williams
Starz Digital has announced that is has acquired all North American rights to the film Boulevard, which had its premiere at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. The film marks the final live-action dramatic performance of the late Robin Williams. Starz will opening the film in a limited release in New York to begin with, before […]
Portlandia’s Fred Armisen joins Zoolander 2
The cast of Paramount Pictures’ comedy sequel Zoolander 2 has added another name, with the news that Portlandia and Saturday Night Live star Fred Armisen has signed on to the film. The sequel, which stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, shoots in Rome for three months in and around Cinecittà Studios. Stiller is directing and […]
Shortlist revealed for Marvel and Sony’s new Spider-Man
It looks like Marvel Studios and Sony have narrowed their search for Spider-Man down to five actors, with The Wrap reporting that Timothee Chamalet (Interstellar), Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Tom Holland (In the Heart of the Sea), Liam James (The Way Way Back) and Asa Butterfield (Hugo) are all on the shortlist for the coveted […]
Suicide Squad adds Common to its ranks in mystery role
The Hollywood Reporter has broke the news that Oscar winning musician and actor Common (Selma) has joined the cast of DC and Warner Bros.Pictures’ Suicide Squad in a mystery role. In the last year or so, Common’s name has cropped up in amongst various rumours for DC projects, and he was previously set to co-star […]
W. Earl Brown to play Sheriff Hugo Root in Preacher
AMC’s upcoming Preacher pilot continues to round out its cast, with Deadline reporting that W. Earl Brown (Deadwood) has signed on for a regular role as Sheriff Hugo Root, whose character is described as “the mean-hearted father of Eugene Root aka Arseface, a flinty-eyed, conspiracy-credulous redneck who is not a fool and has a vulnerability to him.” […]
