Justice League: Gods and Monsters, 2015. Directed by Sam Liu. Featuring the voice talents of Michael C. Hall, Benjamin Bratt, Tamara Taylor, Jason Isaacs, Paget Brewster and C. Thomas Howell. SYNOPSIS: In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC’s Trinity (Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman), who operate outside of the law, are framed for […]
Steven DeKnight on the introduction of the Punisher to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Although he’s stepped down as showrunner on Marvel’s Daredevil, Steven DeKnight was in attendance at the Television Critics Association press tour yesterday, during which he spoke to Slash Film about the upcoming introduction of The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) in the show’s second season, and whether this presents Marvel with the opportunity to do the character […]
Director Jon Watts on Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
Back in June, it was announced that Cop Car helmer Jon Watts will direct Tom Holland (The Impossible) in Sony and Marvel Studios’ reboot of the Spider-Man franchise. Now during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Watts has spoken for the first time about the project, and what Holland can bring to the role. “He can […]
Comic Book Review – Southern Bastards #10
Zeb Larson reviews Southern Bastards #10… On the eve of the most important game of the season, Esaw Goings is having a hard time juggling his duties as enforcer of Coach Boss’s criminal empire, as well being an assistant coach for the Runnin’ Rebs. Football or murder, blood’s gonna get spilled either way. Somehow, this […]
Melissa Rosenberg talks Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Over the past few months we’ve seen a tonne of set photos for Marvel’s second Netflix show Jessica Jones, and as it gears up for its debut on the streaming service later this year, showrunner Melissa Rosenberg (Twilight) has been speaking to Slash Film at the Television Critics Assocatiation summer press tour about the upcoming […]
Relativity Media nears bankruptcy, up to 100 employees to be laid off this week
Relativity Media is set to lay off up to 100 of its 350-strong employees in the coming days as the studio nears bankruptcy, Variety reports. The company, founded by Ryan Kavanaugh 11 years ago, has been set to file for bankruptcy and it now seems that may happen sometime this week. Kavanaugh is yet to […]
Festive horror Good Tidings starts production
Two-Headed Snake Entertainment has announced that production is underway on the festive horror Good Tidings from British filmmakers Stu Jopia, Stuart W. Bedford and Giovanni Gentile. Due for release Christmas 2016, Good Tidings is inspired by genre classics such as Black Christmas, Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Silent Night Deadly Night and Assault on Precinct 13, […]
Michael Chabon to write new screenplay for Bob The Musical, Tom Cruise circling
The Hollywood Reporter has revaled that the long-gestating Bob The Musical may finally be coming to the screen thanks to Wonder Boys scribe Michael Chabon and Oscar winner Brett McKenzie (The Muppets), with Tom Cruise said to be circling the film. Chabon, who worked on Spider-Man 2 with Sam Raimi and Disney’s John Carter, is […]
Full lineup announced for 2015 Venice Film Festival
The official lineup for the Venice Film Festival has been announced this morning by the festival chief Alberto Barbera. The festival will gives us our first glimpses of some of the films who hope to do battle in this year’s Oscar race. In the competition, some of the films vying for glory include Tom Hooper’s […]
Poltergeist helmer Gil Kenan to direct Five Nights at Freddy’s movie
Back in April, Warner Bros. announced that it had acquired the movie rights to the video game franchise Five Nights at Freddy’s, and now Deadline is reporting that the studio has found its director. According to the site, Gil Kenan (Monster House, Poltergeist) has signed on to direct the film, as well as writing the […]