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Jay Gunn’s Surface Tension optioned for television

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Those of you that have followed the fantastic Jay Gunn’s Surface Tension from Titan Comics will possibly be very happy with the news that the series which has won numerous praises from both fans and critics alike has now been optioned for television by Awesome Media & Entertainment. Surface Tension has been described as, “a delirious mix of Hayao Miyasaki and The Walking […]

Rene Russo set to join Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones for Villa Capri

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Deadline is reporting that Nightcrawler star Rene Russo is in talks to join the upcoming action comedy Villa Capri, which would see her reunite with her Tin Cup director Ron Shelton. Shelton, who also helmed Bull Durham and White Men Can’t Jump, has written the script as well as taking on directing duties, and the film […]

Elizabeth Banks, Helena Bonham Carter and Mindy Kaling set for all-female Ocean’s 11

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After news broke earlier this week that Cate Blanchett (Carol) was in talks to star the upcoming all-female Ocean’s Eleven project, three more actresses are reportedly set to join the ranks according to Showbiz411. The site is reporting that Elizabeth Banks (Power Rangers), Mindy Kaling (The Night Before) and Helena Bonham Carter (Alice Through The Looking […]

Michael Bay reveals that Barricade is returning for Transformers: The Last Knight

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Having featured in 2007’s Transformers and the 2011 sequel Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Michael Bay has revealed that the Barricade is returning for Transformers: The Last Knight, with Bay sharing a photo of the Decepticon in his police car vehicle form… SEE ALSO: Michael Bay reveals new look for Bumblebee in Transformers: The Last […]

Angelina Jolie could be boarding Murder on the Orient Express

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Variety is reporting that Angelina Jolie (By The Sea) is in talks to join the cast of Murder on the Orient Express, a remake of the 1974 classic based on Agatha Christie’s novel. Thor and Cinderella director Kenneth Branagh is helming the film as well as starring in the lead role of Hercule Poirot. Simon Kinberg […]

Jennifer Lawrence to team with Adam McKay for medical drama

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Deadline is reporting that Academy Award winners Adam McKay (The Big Short) and Jennifer Lawrence (Joy) are to team up on an upcoming medical drama. McKay is behind the film and will write and direct with Lawrence taking on the lead role of Elizabeth Holmes, the 32-year-old founder of medical company Theranos, a start-up blood […]

Marvel Animation developing Ant-Man and Rocket and Groot shorts

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In an article over at Variety discucssing French tax breaks for film projects, it is revealed that Marvel Animation is working on a series of TV shorts. According to the site, the directorial duo of Ugo Bienvenunu and Kevin Manach are working on Ant-Man, while Arnaud Delord is helming Rocket and Groot. Details on these […]

Scott Derrickson and James Gunn tease Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con

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Having skipped Comic-Con last year, it looks like Marvel Studios could be returning to San Diego next month, with director Scott Derrickson taking to Twitter to seemingly confirm that he’ll be appearing to promote November’s Phase Three origin story Doctor Strange… SEE ALSO: First look at LEGO’s Sanctum Sanctorum set for Marvel’s Doctor Strange https://twitter.com/scottderrickson/status/741296995252326401 […]

John Williams confirmed to score Indiana Jones 5, Ready Player One and Star Wars: Episode VIII

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The Indiana Jones franchise has been dependent upon four key players ever since its first release back in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Steven Spielberg has served as the director, Harrison Ford starred as the titular hero Indiana Jones himself, George Lucas was one of the consistent contributors to the series stories and John Williams […]