Warner Bros., DC Entertainment and Mattel have announced that they are to launch a new female-centred superhero universe entitled DC Super Hero Girls, which is aimed at girls aged six to twelve and will feature the comic book publisher’s stable of female characters as relatable teens. “DC Entertainment is home to the most iconic and […]
Amazon orders comedy pilot Highston from Sacha Baron Cohen and Bob Nelson
Nebraska screenwriter Bob Nelson has just struck a deal with Amazon, landing his first official pilot order. The half-hour coming-of-age comedy Highston was written by Nelson and will be directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) and exec produced by Sacha Baron Cohen. According to Deadline, Highston will be a single-camera project […]
Arrow Season 3 Episode 20 Review – ‘The Fallen’
Jessie Robertson reviews the twentieth episode of Arrow Season 3… Damn, anyone got a Smoak? Besides, my awful sex pun, we got a completely (save for the flashback) straight forward episode where the whole crew was together for one purpose: to save Thea’s life. Much to my surprise, she actually survived Ra’s attack. I’m guessing […]
New Doctor Who monster revealed
The BBC has teased the Doctor’s latest adversary by posting an image of a new monster from the upcoming ninth series of Doctor Who, with the caption “what’s that in the shadows?”. Take a look… Meanwhile, a set photo has surfaced, which gives us a look at the mystery character in all its armored glory… […]
Comic Book Review – Millennium #4
Andrew Newton reviews Millennium #4… Frank Black thought the Millennium Group was defeated years ago but the organization has resurfaced, with his daughter in its crosshairs! Issue #4 of Millennium hits the shelves and last issues build up has come to a meeting between Frank and The Millennium Group. What will this meeting unveil and what […]
Wagner Moura joins The Magnificent Seven remake
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Brazilian star Wagner Moura has landed a plum role in The Magnificent Seven, MGM’s remake of the 1960 film. Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer) directs the film, which stars his Equalizer actors Denzel Washington and Haley Bennett, as well as Chris Pratt (Jurassic World), Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), Luke Grimes (American […]
Starz Digital to distribute Boulevard starring the late Robin Williams
Starz Digital has announced that is has acquired all North American rights to the film Boulevard, which had its premiere at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. The film marks the final live-action dramatic performance of the late Robin Williams. Starz will opening the film in a limited release in New York to begin with, before […]
Video Game Review – State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition
Ben Rayner reviews State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition… When State of Decay landed on the Xbox 360 all those moons ago, it really set the bar for just how much scope there could be for an Indie title. The world was huge and the story could go on for as long as you […]
Portlandia’s Fred Armisen joins Zoolander 2
The cast of Paramount Pictures’ comedy sequel Zoolander 2 has added another name, with the news that Portlandia and Saturday Night Live star Fred Armisen has signed on to the film. The sequel, which stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, shoots in Rome for three months in and around Cinecittà Studios. Stiller is directing and […]
Shortlist revealed for Marvel and Sony’s new Spider-Man
It looks like Marvel Studios and Sony have narrowed their search for Spider-Man down to five actors, with The Wrap reporting that Timothee Chamalet (Interstellar), Nat Wolff (Paper Towns), Tom Holland (In the Heart of the Sea), Liam James (The Way Way Back) and Asa Butterfield (Hugo) are all on the shortlist for the coveted […]
