When it was announced that the BBC and HBO were to bring Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy to the small-screen, millions of fans rejoiced that the beloved story would finally receive the treatment it deserved following the lacklustre 2007 adaptation of the first book, The Golden Compass, which was cancelled following a terrible $70 […]
The Boys Season 1 Episode 1 Review – ‘The Name of the Game’
Martin Carr reviews the first episode of The Boys…If this fails to light a fire under the arse of every executive in every writers room across Los Angeles sack them now. Ever since someone leaked a Deadpool test which then turned into an R rated cinematic freight train people have been trying to replicate it. […]
Crisis on Infinite Earths will see the return of Jon Cryer’s Lex Luthor
The cast of The CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths continues to grow, with Jon Cryer the latest actor confirmed for this year’s Arrowverse crossover, reprising his Supergirl role as the iconic DC villain Lex Luthor.Inspired by the classic DC Comics event, Crisis on Infinite Earths will span five of The CW’s DC shows – Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s […]
Marvel announces its plans for Disney’s D23 Expo
Having unveiled its Phase Four line-up at the San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend, Marvel is now prepping for next month’s D23 Expo, and Disney has announced what fans can expect from the House of Ideas during the convention in Anaheim, California.On Saturday, August 24th, Disney promises “a behind-the-scenes look at its blockbuster collection of […]
Charlie Barnett to play John Diggle Jr. in Arrow’s final season
With the eighth and final season of Arrow fast approaching, it has been announced that Russian Doll actor Charlie Barnett has joined the DC superhero show in the series regular role of John Diggle Jr., the future adult son of John Diggle (David Ramsey) and Lyla Michaels (Audrey Marie Anderson).Appearing in the future-set flashfowards introduced […]
Star Wars Resistance: Complete Season One DVD details and special features revealed
The official Star Wars site has announced the upcoming DVD release of Star Wars: Resistance: Complete Season One, which will include all 21 episodes of the animated series as well as a host of bonus features.SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Amazon UK or Amazon USSet prior to the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first […]
Damon Lindelof responds to Alan Moore’s displeasure over HBO’s Watchmen with a respectful “f*ck you”
Damon Lindelof doesn’t mind that Watchmen co-creator Alan Moore isn’t a fan of the HBO adaptation.Watchmen is one of the most beloved comic-book runs in history and co-creator Alan Moore isn’t a big fan of people adapting his work for the screen. The Wrap reports that at a TCA Q&A, HBO’s Casey Bloys was asked […]
Sylvester Stallone says Rocky VII and a prequel TV series in the works
Despite the fact that he announced his retirement as Rocky Balboa following the release of last year’s Creed II, it looks like Sylvester Stallone is keen on another outing as the Italian Stallion.Speaking to Variety, Stallone has revealed that he is currently working on another Rocky movie – that’s Rocky VII, as opposed to Creed […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy being developed as a TV series for Hulu
Douglas Adams’ seminal sci-fi comedy novel series The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is getting another adaptation, this time over at Hulu. Deadline reports the series is being developed by Carlton Cuse (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan) and Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman).The series will be produced by ABC Signature, the streaming division of ABC Studios where Cuse and […]
HBO chief responds to Game of Thrones final season remake petition
Casey Bloys, the programming chief for HBO, has responded to the fan petition to remake the final season of Game of Thrones.One of the most ambitious and beloved TV shows in history came to an end earlier this year but, unsurprisingly, there is a very loud group of audience members who weren’t pleased with what […]
