Powerhouse producers J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg are teaming for a big screen adaptation of Melissa Fleming’s non-fiction book A Hope More Powerful Than the See: One Refugee’s Incredible Story of Love, Loss, and Survival. The book details the harrowing survival story of Doaa Al Zamel, a Syrian woman fleeing Egypt for Sweden, who found […]
Stranger Things’ Shannon Purser cast in NBC pilot Drama High
Deadline is reporting that actress Shannon Purser, who portrayed fan favourite character Barb in Netflix’s Stranger Things, has signed on to star in Drama High, a new NBC pilot from Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights) and Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton). Inspired by the true story of high school drama teacher Lou Volpe and based upon the […]
Hugh Jackman and Noomi Rapace join Michael Mann’s Ferrari
It looks like Michael Mann’s long-gestating Enzo Ferrari biopic could be back on track, with Deadline reporting that Hugh Jackman is in talks to star as the legendary carmaker, and Noomi Rapace is also in negotiations to portray his wife Linda. Christian Bale was previously attached to the title role, but dropped out due to […]
Samuel L. Jackson joins Sebastian Stan in The Last Full Measure
Nick Fury is teaming up with The Winter Soldier, with Foresight Unlimited announcing that Samuel L. Jackson has joined his joined his Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Infinity War co-star Sebastian Stan in director Todd Robinson’s (Lonely Hearts) upcoming political drama The Last Full Measure. THR reports that the film is based on […]
Second Opinion – I.T. (2016)
I.T., 2016. Directed by John Moore. Starring Pierce Brosnan, James Frecheville, Anna Friel, Stefanie Scott, and Michael Nyqvist. SYNOPSIS: A wealthy tycoon finds his life has been taken over by an IT consultant. He, his family and his home are under attack from all the technology that they take for granted. It’s surprising that “from […]
Interview – Beauty and the Beast stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens
Amon Warmann chats with Beauty and the Beast stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens… Disney films don’t get much more iconic than Beauty and the Beast, and so bringing the beloved characters to life in live action – while being an incredible opportunity – is also more than a little bit daunting. Thankfully both Emma […]
Movie Review – Get Out (2017)
Get Out, 2017. Directed by Jordan Peele Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Betty Gabriel, Marcus Henderson, Stephen Root, and Lil Rel Howery. SYNOPSIS: An African-American man visits his white girlfriend’s parents at their odd, country complex where no one is what they seem. I can quite honestly state that I have […]
Casting call for live-action Aladdin confirms no “white-washing” of lead roles; will begin production in July 2017
With all of the controversy surrounding Ghost in the Shell and an early draft of Mulan, a casting call put out by Disney reveals that their live-action adaptation of Aladdin will feature no “white-washing” of the lead roles. The call asks for “Middle Eastern” actors between 18-25 who can sing and dance. The call also […]
Dakota Johnson set for courtroom drama Unfit
Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson has signed on to the lead in the fact-based courtroom drama Unfit, Deadline is reporting. The film is based upon Melissa London Hilfers spec script, adapted from Adam Cohen’s book Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck. The official logline for Unfit reads: “In the […]
Logan pushes the Wolverine solo movies beyond $1 billion worldwide
Having debuted this past weekend with an impressive $237.8 million worldwide, 20th Century Fox’s X-Men solo spinoff Logan has now helped to propel the Wolverine trilogy beyond the $1 billion mark at the global box office. By close of play yesterday, Logan has grossed $263.2 million, of which $104.2 million comes from North America, and […]
