Deadline is reporting that Universal Pictures has tapped Kevin Hart to lead the cast of a reboot of the 1988 comedy The Great Outdoors, which has been scripted by Randall Green (Billions). The original film was directed by Howie Deutch from a script by John Hughes, and starred John Candy as a Chicago family man […]
Roseanne returning to TV screens with eight-episode revival
Hit sitcom Roseanne is set for a return to the small screen, with Deadline reporting that Roseanne Barr, John Goodman and Sara Gilbert have signed on for an eight-episode revival, with the likes of Laurie Metcalf and Johnny Galecki also in talks to return. The revival is being executive produced by Barr, Tom Werner and […]
Video Game Review – Statik
Shaun Munro reviews Statik… If you enjoy crisply immersive VR graphics, bone-dry humour and feeling like an absolute idiot, Tarsier Studios’ Statik just might be the game for you. Providing yet more evidence that non-roomscale VR is simply better-suited to seated, static (or rather, statik) experiences, this unassuming yet devilishly tricky puzzler represents some of the […]
Movie Review – Sleight (2016)
Sleight, 2016. Directed by J.D. Dillard. Starring Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Dulé Hill, Storm Reid, Sasheer Zamata, Brandon Johnson, Cameron Esposito, and Frank Clem. SYNOPSIS: A young street magician (Jacob Latimore) is left to care for his little sister after their parents passing, and turns to illegal activities to keep a roof over their heads. […]
Jesse Eisenberg to write, direct and star in The Market TV series for Bad Robot
Jesse Eisenberg will be moving from the big to small screen for a television series called The Market. He’s pairing with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robots Productions on the show, but Deadline also says Eisenberg will take a more active role than just starring in it. He will also write and even direct the half-hour single camera […]
Kevin Feige suggests the Cosmic Universe will play a big role in the MCU after Phase Three
With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 now rolling out in cinemas around the globe, Marvel chief Kevin Feige has been fielding plenty of questions about the studio’s upcoming plans for the MCU, and what we can expect once Phase Three draws to a close after Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers 4. Feige has already […]
Bryan Singer reveals that Stan Lee will cameo in X-Men pilot Gifted
As filming continues on Fox and Marvel’s X-Men series Gifted, director Bryan Singer has taken to Instagram to reveal that Stan Lee will be making his customary cameo appearance in the pilot episode of the show, with Singer sharing the following image: Gifted will mark the third time that Singer has directed Stan Lee after […]
Neill Blomkamp’s Alien 5 never had a script, according to Ridley Scott
One of the casualties of Ridley Scott returning to the franchise with Alien: Covenant was that Neill Blomkamp’s promising Alien 5 got completely side-lined. First, we received word that the movie was put on hold. Then, we heard from Blomkamp himself that the movie most likely would never happen. Prior to Ridley Scott’s return, we […]
Exclusive Interview: Alex Quade discusses her new film Danger Close
Kieran Fisher chats with Alex Quade about her new film, Danger Close… Alex Quade is an award-winning journalist and war correspondent renowned in the United States for her work with the troops. Known for thrusting herself into the chaos of the war zone, her new documentary, Danger Close, follows Alex as accompanies a highly-trained group […]
Black & White ‘Noir’ version of Logan confirmed, will get one-night only theatrical release
Last month, Logan director James Mangold revealed that he was working on a black and white edition of Hugh Jackman’s X-Men swansong, a la the Black and Chrome version of Mad Max: Fury Road. Well, it now looks like we have confirmation that this cut will be included on the home-entertainment release of the solo […]