Although James Earl Jones is the voice of the most iconic villain in the galaxy Darth Vader, it took two other actors to physically reprise the prestigious role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.Welsh actor Spencer Wilding (who we exclusively revealed as playing Vader back in April) took part in an interview conducted by […]
James Mangold says Logan is “a grown-up drama that also features intense action”
With just over two months to go before the 2017 superhero season gets underway with the release of Logan, director James Mangold has been discussing the film, and how he hopes it will provide the perfect send off for Hugh Jackman in his role as Wolverine by offering something different to the standard superhero blockbuster.“Logan […]
Zack Snyder cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice revealed
Zack Snyder may be the man behind the DCEU (for better or worse, depending on who you talk to), having already directed Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with Justice League on the way, and apparently, he likes having a little fun on the sets of these blockbuster epics, inserting himself […]
Ridley Scott on why he’s never directed a superhero movie
With Ridley Scott currently deep in post-production on his Prometheus follow-up Alien: Covenant, the filmmaker has taken a break from the edit suite to chat to Digital Spy, during which he was asked why he’s yet to take on the reins of a comic book movie.“Superhero movies are not my kind of thing – that’s […]
Ben Affleck may not direct The Batman if the script doesn’t come together
Over the past few months Ben Affleck has stated on a number of occasions that he’s yet to finish the script for The Batman to his satisfaction, despite Warner Bros.’ eagerness to begin production on the movie early this year.Well, speaking to The Guardian, Affleck has once again reiterated that he’s not quite happy with […]
Geoff Johns says a new DC TV show will be announced soon
DC’s chief creative officer Geoff Johns has taken to Twitter to let fans know that we’ll soon be getting word on a new DC television show, with Johns posting the following tweet: 5) More #DCTV @CW_TheFlash @CW_Arrow @Gotham @TheCW_Legends @LuciferonFOX @TheCWSupergirl and many more! One which will be announced soon… — Geoff Johns (@geoffjohns) January […]
Marco Beltrami composing the score for Logan
It looks like there’s been a change of composer on 20th Century Fox’s upcoming Wolverine movie Logan, with director James Mangold revealing on Twitter (via Film Music Reporter) that Marco Beltrami (3:10 to Yuma, The Wolverine) is now scoring Hugh Jackman’s X-Men swansong.Back in July, it was reported that Cliff Martinez (Drive, The Neon Demon) […]
Disney confirms Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange for Thor: Ragnarok
It looks like Thor and The Hulk won’t be the only Marvel superheroes teaming up in November’s Thor: Ragnarok, as Disney has confirmed that Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange is set to feature in the Taika Waititi-directed blockbuster.“If you need even more intergalactic, world-saving action, Thor: Ragnarok in November brings together Thor, the Hulk, and Doctor […]
UPDATE: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story becomes the biggest film of 2016 in the UK, crosses $700 million worldwide
After just 17 days of release, Lucasfilm’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has overtaken Warner Bros.’ Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to become the UK’s highest-grossing movie of 2016.So far, Rogue One has pulled in £50.7 million from its run in the UK, topping off a phenomenal year for […]
Kevin Costner has been working on a ten-hour western
Kevin Costner is certainly no stranger to westerns, having appeared in the likes of Silverado and Wyatt Earp, as well as directing and starring in the Oscar-winning Dances with Wolves and 2003’s Open Range. And, it seems he’s keen to get back get back in the saddle for both a return to the genre and […]
