Sony’s big screen reboot of Charlie’s Angels has found its three Angels, with British newcomer Ella Balinska (Midsomer Murders) joining the previously announced Kristen Stewart (Personal Shopper) and Naomi Scott (Power Rangers). “Charlie’s Angels, for me, is one of the original brands to celebrate the empowered woman since its debut in the ’70s,” Banks. “This […]
Star Wars: Episode IX cast announced, includes Luke, Lando and Leia
With principal photography set to get underway next week, the official Star Wars website has announced the cast for Star Wars: Episode IX, the third and final chapter of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. Reprising their roles are Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), […]
Star Wars Resistance gets a first synopsis
During the San Diego Comic-Con International it was announced that Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be returning to the small screen with a brand new season, but that isn’t the only project from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels creator Dave Filoni that we have to look forward to. Back in April came […]
Kabounce gets a summer update and free weekend
The Summer update has arrived for Stitch Heads’ multiplayer pinball arena title, Kabounce. This latest update adds all new maps, game modes, customisations and a community driven unlock event. Stitch Heads have also announced the free weekend on PS4 and Steam which is underway now and runs until the 30th July. The new trailer below shows […]
Netflix renews Altered Carbon for second season as Anthony Mackie joins the cast
Netflix has announced that it has ordered a second season of Altered Carbon, Skydance Television’s acclaimed adaptation of Richard K. Morgan’s classic science fiction novels. In addition to the new episodes, it has also been revealed that Anthony Mackie (Avengers: Infinity War) is joining the cast, and will portray the new “sleeve” of protagonist Takeshi […]
Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book film Mowgli heading to Netflix rather than theaters
Originally slated for theatrical release on October 19th of this year, having already been shunted around the release date schedule to avoid Jon Favreau’s 2016 blockbuster, Andy Serkis’ adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, titled Mowgli, will now surprisingly swing its way onto Netflix instead. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the streaming giant has picked […]
Fantasia Film Festival 2018 Review – The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, 2018. Directed by Park Hoon-jung. Starring Kim Da-mi, Cho Min-soo, Park Hee-soon, Choi Woo-shik. SYNOPSIS: A high school student with amnesia tries to uncover what has happened to her. All leading her into deeper troubles ultimately revealing a darkness she could not have imagined. Don’t let the blatant sequel […]
Disney and Fox shareholders approve $71.3 billion takeover, deal to complete in early 2019
Well, it looks like the long-running saga of The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV entertainment assets is now all but a done deal, with shareholders for both companies voting today to approve a deal which is likely to be concluded in early 2019. The takeover will give Disney control […]
HBO has “very, very high hopes” for Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen pilot
HBO’s Television Critics Association presentation has taken place this week, and it has offered up some snippets of information on the current state of Damon Lindelof’s (The Leftovers, Lost, Prometheus) adaptation of Alan Moore’s seminal graphic novel, Watchmen. Deadline is reporting that the network’s programming president, Casey Bloys, discussed the pilot, which has been directed by Nicole […]
Rumour: Warner Bros. has dropped its Injustice League / Legion of Doom plans for the DCEU
Last year’s Justice League seemed to indicate that DC Films’ was sewing the seeds to bring together the DC universe’s biggest villains for an Injustice League / Legion of Doom-style group with a post credits scene featuring a meeting between Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor and Joe Manganiello’s Slade Wilson. Rumours have suggested that this team-up […]