Award-winning British director John Guillermin died on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles aged 89. Guillermin is regarded by some as one of best directors of his generation, with such films as The Towering Inferno, King Kong (1976) and Death on the Nile part of his distinguished career. The Towering Inferno is probably the […]
Movie Review – The Walk (2015)
The Walk, 2015. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon, Ben Kingsley, James Badge Dale, Ben Schwartz and Clement Silbony. SYNOPSIS: In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream: to walk the the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Many films […]
Genndy Tartakovsky won’t return for Hotel Transylvania 3
A third instalment in the record-breaking animated franchise Hotel Transylvania hasn’t officially been announced just yet but with the second movie taking in over $48 million in its opening weekend, it seems likely that Sony will want to cash in on a trilogy and confirm details sooner rather than later. If and when Hotel Transylvania […]
Nicolas Cage says he turned down Aragorn role in The Lord of the Rings
Currently promoting his new film Pay the Ghost [read our review here], Nicolas Cage has been speaking to Newsweek about his desire to work with such directors as Paul Thomas Anderson and Quentin Tarantino in the future, as well as some of the roles he was offered over the years that for one reason or another he […]
Belle star Gugu Mbatha-Raw amongst shortlist for Robin Hood: Origins
Deadline has revealed that four actresses are reportedly in the running to join Lionsgate’s upcoming Robin Hood film, Robin Hood: Origins. Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) has already been cast in the lead as the famous thief from Nottingham, and the filmmakers have set about finding their leading lady and have shortlisted British actress Gugu […]
Nat Wolff joins anime adaptation Death Note
Variety is reporting that Nat Wolff (The Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns) is in final talks to join Warner Bros.’ upcoming anime adaptation Death Note, which is being directed by Adam Wingard (You’re Next, The Guest) from a script by Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four). Wolff will star as “a student who discovers a supernatural […]
David Prowse to attend PLAY Expo
Replay Events have announced another special guest who shall be appearing for both Saturday and Sunday dates – 10th & 11th October – at PLAY Expo. The Dark Lord himself, Darth Vader, otherwise known as Dave Prowse will be in attendance. Initially offered Chewbacca or Darth Vader in Star Wars, David Prowse opted for Darth Vader, telling […]
The Strain Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘The Assassin’
Martin Carr reviews the tenth episode of The Strain season 2… Does anyone remember The Day of the Jackal? Not the sub-standard, Bruce Willis pay check movie where David Addison dyed his hair blonde. I mean the Edward Fox effort which portrayed a cold blooded, calculating killer wrapped up in a web of deceit. Before […]
Drew Goddard reveals studio demand for a Cabin in the Woods sequel
Writer-director Drew Goddard has revealed that he and Joss Whedon have been approached to produce a sequel to genre-bending horror The Cabin in the Woods, although there are no formal plans to go ahead with a follow-up at this time. SEE ALSO: Cabin in the Woods lawsuit dismissed over “unprotectable” premise SEE ALSO: Drew Goddard […]
Kevin Feige confirms that Marvel’s movies will reference the TV shows
Despite the fact that Marvel’s recent restructure saw the feature film and television sides of the Marvel Cinematic Universe falling under different areas of control, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has confirmed to IGN that it’s inevitable that the big screen side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will make reference to the various TV shows. “I […]
