Acclaimed director Ava DuVernay (Selma) is in talks to helm The Battle of Versailles for HBO, which she is also co-writing, reports The Wrap. The film will is based on the 2015 book The Battle Of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into The Spotlight And Made History written by fashion journalist Robin Givhan. It focuses […]
Tropic Thunder screenwriter to pen Cannonball Run revival
Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros. has snapped up the rights to the Cannonball Run franchise, tapping Tropic Thunder and Men in Black 3 screenwriter Etan Cohen to pen a new film, which is being described as a “relaunch” rather than a “remake”. Revolving around a cross-country race, the first film was released by Fox in 1981 and […]
Flickering Myth’s WrestleMania Retrospective: WrestleMania XIV
In the build-up to WrestleMania 32, the Flickering Myth writers look back at previous installments of the ‘Showcase of the Immortals’.. The Card: Savio & Miguel vs. Jose & Jesus, Recon & Sniper vs. Bradshaw & Chainz vs. Mark Henry & D’Lo Brown vs. The Quebecers vs. The Rock N Roll Express vs. The Headbangers […]
Lucas Till to star in new MacGyver series for CBS
Fans of mid-80s network TV adventure shows probably hold MacGyver pretty close to their hearts, along with Magnum PI, Knight Rider, and probably Tom Sellick’s mustache, come to think of it. And in great news for TV executives, those same fans are now grownups with bank accounts, mortgages and children….and a desperate need for escapes from those things. […]
Zack Snyder explains why he didn’t cast Grant Gustin as The Flash in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
When Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice arrives in cinemas this week, it won’t just be the Trinity assembling on the big screen. The movie is also set to feature cameo appearances from Justice League members Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash. Somewhat disappointingly for fans of The CW’s hit superhero show, it won’t be Grant […]
Countdown to Batman v Superman: In Defense of Man of Steel
Anghus Houvouras defends Man of Steel… Man of Steel is an incredibly polarizing film. A movie that made some dramatic changes to the character that have had fans debating Zack Snyder’s choices for almost three years. At the core of the debate is Superman’s lack of concern for the lives of innocence as he and […]
Emma Stone to star in Letters From Rosemary
Variety is reporting that Academy Award nominee Emma Stone is set to take the lead role in Letters From Rosemary, based on the Black List script. Stone would star as Rose Marie “Rosemary” Kennedy, who was the first-born daughter to Rose Fitzgerald and Joseph Kennedy Sr. and the older sister of President John F. Kennedy. […]
Marvel announces Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man limited series
As well as swinging his way into Captain America: Civil War, Spidey is set to feature in this summer’s big comic book event Civil War II, with Marvel announcing a four-issue limited series Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man from writer Christos Gage and artist Travel Foreman. “[Peter] isn’t about to pick a side until he […]
Daisy Ridley confirms Tomb Raider talks
Earlier this month it was reported that Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Daisy Ridley is wanted for the role of Lara Croft in the long-gestating Tomb Raider reboot, and now the actress has confirmed that she has had talks about portraying the iconic video game character. “There have been conversations,” Ridley told THR at the […]
Game of Thrones showrunners call season 6 the “best one” yet
Game of Thrones has consistently been hailed as one of the best shows on TV during its five years on air, which is part of the reason why the show has amassed such a large following and so many are looking forward to its season 6 premiere next month. Unlike the show’s previous seasons, however, the […]
