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Peter Jackson teases possibility of directing an episode of Doctor Who

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It’s been rumoured for a long time, and now Peter Jackson has added fuel to the fire that he’s set to direct an episode of the BBC’s long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who. The filmmaker has posted a video to Facebook, which sees him polishing his Oscars and discussing the possibility of directing an episode with his […]

Bryan Fuller reveals details on Star Trek: Discovery

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During a presentation at the Television Critics Association press tour this past week, Bryan Fuller has revealed the first details about CBS’ upcoming Star Trek TV series Star Trek: Discovery. The show, which is confirmed as being set in the original ‘Prime Universe’ timeline, will take place approximately ten years prior to Star Trek: The […]

ABC president reveals more Marvel shows planned, explains why network passed on Marvel’s Most Wanted

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It may have pulled the plug on Agent Carter and passed on the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. spinoff Marvel’s Most Wanted, but ABC certainly isn’t looking to sever its ties with Marvel Television, as network president Channing Dungey has revealed that there are still plans for future shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “We all came […]

Colony showrunner Ryan Condal to rewrite Logan’s Run remake

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Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros. has brought in Colony showrunner Ryan Condal to write a new draft of the script for Logan’s Run, the long-gestating remake of the 1976 sci-fi film. Condal will be basing his script on a treatment from writer-producer Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Apocalypse), who was brought onto the project last year. […]

X-Men series Hellfire won’t go to pilot this season

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It looks like X-Men fans will have a little longer to wait before the arrival of Fox and Marvel’s Hellfire TV series, with the project being pushed back after losing showrunners Evan Katz (24: Live Another Day) and Manny Coto (24), who have both departed in order to focus on Fox’s 24 spinoff 24: Legacy. “It’s unlikely it […]

Will PlayStation VR Kill Xbox?

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Samuel Brace on whether PlayStation VR will kill Xbox… Both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have been on the market for almost two years now and they are doing exceptionally well. With both consoles outpacing their last generation counterparts — Ps3 and Xbox 360 — console gaming is looking pretty darn good right now. One […]

Mark Wahlberg eyed for Peter Berg’s Boston Marathon bombing film Patriot’s Day

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Variety is reporting that director Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) is in final talks to helm CBS Films’ film about the Boston Marathon bombing entitled Patriots Day, with Mark Wahlberg (Ted 2) rumoured to be joining him. The film, one of three separate projects about the tragic events in April 2013 in pre-production, is being produced […]

Syfy confirms Sharknado 4, viewers to determine what happens next

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Following the premiere of Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! in the States last night, Syfy confirmed that it’s set to go into production on a fourth movie in the cult monster series, while viewers have also been invited to help decide what happens next (Warning – spoiler for Sharknado 3 follows)… The third movie cultiminated […]

SDCC: The Usual Suspects comic to explore Keyser Soze’s origin

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Red 5 Comics and Bad Hat Harry Productions has announced that it is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Usual Suspects with a new series of comics based upon Bryan Singer’s 1995 film, the first of which is set to delve into the mystery of Keyser Soze. As per CBR, Keyser Soze: Scorched Earth […]