Henry Bevan with his top five movie explorers… After debuting to generally positive response in the UK, director James Gray’s absorbing, thought-provoking, and fascinating The Lost City of Z is opening in the United States. The film follows the exploits of the real-life explorer Percy Fawcett, played by Charlie Hunnam, leading up to his famous […]
Beauty and the Beast director in talks for Bride of Frankenstein
Fresh from the box office success of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, it looks like director Bill Condon may have found his next project, with Deadline reporting that the filmmaker is in talks with Universal to helm their planned Bride of Frankenstein remake. Condon does have previous history with Bride of Frankenstein, having including a […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi interviews with Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Rian Johnson and Kathleen Kennedy
Following yesterday’s Star Wars Celebration panel for Star Wars: The Last Jedi (which of course included the release of the first trailer), stars Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Daisy Ridley (Rey) and John Boyega (Finn), director Rian Johnson and Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy took part in a series of press interviews to discuss the hotly-anticipated middle […]
Fede Alvarez to direct Labyrinth sequel
Last year it was reported that Tr-Star were developing a sequel to the cult fantasy adventure Labyrinth, and now it looks like the studio is ready to move forward with the project. According to THR, Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe director Fede Alvarez has signed on to helm the film, as well as co-writing the […]
Director Rian Johnson says Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a singular title
Back when the eighth installment of the mainstream phenomenon was revealed to be titled Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the massive fan base began speculating as to whether the subtitle of the film was singular or plural. Thankfully, it’s a question we now have answered as director Rian Johnson has clarified the meaning. Speaking to […]
Armie Hammer shuts down Green Lantern casting rumours
During recent months, evidence seemed to be mounting that Armie Hammer was secretly in discussions to play Green Lantern in the DC Extended Universe, whether it was from comments on social media, his coy demeanour when asked about the role, or him winding up on the numerous rumoured shortlists that make their way online when a major […]
Lucasfilm and IDW announce Star Wars Adventures
If the first trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi wasn’t enough excitement for one day, Lucasfilm has just announced a partnership with IDW Publishing to release a new series of Star Wars comic books aimed at younger readers. SEE ALSO: Follow all of our Star Wars Celebration coverage here “Lucasfilm is thrilled to expand […]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. reportedly looking likely for season 5 renewal
Its rating may have slumped following its move to the 10pm timeslot, but it seems that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. may receive a stay of execution from ABC. According to Entertainment Weekly, it’s looking probable that the network will give Coulson and company a fifth season renewal, despite season four averaging a 0.75 rating in […]
Doctor Who Series 10 Episode 1 Review – ‘The Pilot’
Villordsutch reviews Doctor Who Series 10 Episode 1: The Pilot… Directed by: Lawrence Gough Written by: Steven Moffat Doctor – “What you’re standing in here is a technological marvel. It’s science beyond magic, this is the gateway to everything there ever was or ever can be.” Bill – “Can I use the toilet?” SEE ALSO: […]
Faster & Furiously: How Vin & the Family Owe an 80s & 90s Debt
Tony Black on how Fast & Furious owes a debt to 80s and 90s action movies… You may have avoided the Fast & Furious franchise. I did, for ages. To me it was nothing more than ‘car porn’, full of slick machismo, bad dialogue and poorer plot choices. 2008’s semi-reboot Fast & Furious began a […]