Having come in for some criticism during the early stages of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a lack of diversity, Marvel Studios has begun making strides to correct the issue, with its Phase Three line-up set to include the likes of Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Ant-Man and the Wasp. Nevertheless, Marvel has certainly taken […]
Donald Glover on playing Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars Han Solo spinoff
As production continues on the Han Solo movie, star Donald Glover has been chatting to Deadline about taking on the iconic role of the smooth-talking scoundrel Lando Calrissian in the second Star Wars Anthology film, and the appeal of the beloved character. “This is probably one of my favorite experiences ever,” states Glover. “For working under, […]
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger to resume production this July
Production Weekly is reporting that filming on Freeform’s upcoming Marvel series Cloak & Dagger is to resume next month in New Orleans and will last through to October. Although there have been rumours that the show has been renewed for a second season, those reports are inaccurate as the shoot is actually covering the remaining nine episodes of […]
Comic Book Review – Transformers: Lost Light #6
Ricky Church reviews Transformers: Lost Light #6… You know that sinking feeling you get when you witness the destruction of an entire planet? Rodimus and company are about to feel that. Hardcore. The opening arc to Transformers: Lost Light ends with issue #6 as Rodimus, Megatron and the rest of their team attempt to escape […]
Tiffani Thiessen to star in Netflix comedy Alexa & Katie
Deadline is reporting that Saved By the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tiffani Thiessen has signed on to star in Alexa & Katie, a new multi-camera comedy from Netflix which is being headlined by Paris Berelc (Mighty Med) and newcomer Isabel May. Created by Heather Wordham, Alexa & Katie revolves around two lifelong best […]
Joel Edgerton to direct and star in Boy Erased alongside Lucas Hedges
A distributor bidding war is currently underway for Boy Erased, the second directorial effort from Joel Edgerton, which will see him starring alongside Lucas Hedges (Manchester By the Sea). Based upon Garrard Conley’s 2016 memoir, Boy Erased tells of his time attending Love in Action, a brutal Twelve-Step conversion therapy porgamme designed to ‘deprogram’ LGBT people. However, rather […]
Exclusive interview with Midnight Sun star Gustaf Hammarsten
Paul Risker chats with Midnight Sun star Gustaf Hammarsten… Following the critical acclaim for their Nordic Noir crime series The Bridge, Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein’s Midnight Sun sees them continue to build on the foundations of their earlier success. Here are two storytellers that have transcended Scandinavian storytelling to yet again appeal to the […]
Zhang Ziyi joins the MonsterVerse beginning with Godzilla: King of the Monsters
According to Variety, Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi has signed on for a major role in Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse franchise, beginning with 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Although specific details are being kept under wraps, her character is said to be a significant figure within the covert Monarch organisation. Given that it’s said to be […]
Hannah John-Kamen joins Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp
Variety is reporting that the upcoming Marvel sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp has found its first new cast addition, with Hannah John-Kamen (Game of Thrones, Killjoys) signing for an as-yet-unrevealed role in the film. The British actress joins the returning Paul Rudd (Scott Lang), Evangeline Lilly (Hope Van Dyne), Michael Douglas (Hank Pym), Michael Pena […]
The Shi’ar Empire could feature in X-Men: Dark Phoenix
We’ve already had a tease from producer Hutch Parker that X-Men: Dark Phoenix could see the mutant superheroes heading into space, and now it seems we may have confirmation that the next instalment in the main X-Men franchise will introduce the Shi’ar Empire. Omega Underground have got their hands on an audition tape featuring Toby […]
