Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to produce and star in a feature film adaptation of the classic Jim Henson children’s series Fraggle Rock, which is being developed by New Regency and The Henson Company. “The first screen personas I ever loved were Henson creations, first on Sesame Street, and then on Fraggle Rock,” states Gordon-Levitt. “Jim […]
Oscar Isaac confirms he’ll be back for Star Wars: Episode VIII; talks flying an X-Wing in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
We’re apparently getting a new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens very soon, and while we wait one of its stars Oscar Isaac has been talking about working in a galaxy far, far away. “It’ll be very cool. I’m very excited about it. I’m excited to see it, to see how it all comes together,” […]
The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons would like to play The Riddler
While we are in the height of comic book movie mania, it makes sense for TV and film’s top stars to talk about the characters they’d like to play on the small/silver screen – and Jim Parsons is no exception. Best known for his role as neurotic Sheldon Cooper on the multi-Emmy award winning The […]
Comics to Read Before You Die #18: War of Kings
In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at War of Kings… War of Kings #1-6,War of Kings: Ascension #1-4, War of Kings: Darkhawk #1-2, War of Kings: Warriors #1-2, War of Kings: Who Will Rule?, War of Kings: Savage World of Sakaar and Marvel Spotlight: War of Kings […]
Movie Review – The Gunman (2015)
The Gunman, 2015. Directed by Pierre Morel. Starring Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Jasmine Trinca, Mark Rylance, Ray Winstone and Javier Bardem. SYNOPSIS: A sniper on a mercenary assassination team, kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier’s successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target […]
John Woo to remake Manhunt
John Woo (Face/Off, Mission: Impossible 2) is set to return to the director’s chair for a remake of 1976 action-thriller Japanese classic Manhunt reports Screen Daily. Based on the novel by Juko Nishmura, the story follows a prosecutor who is framed for robbery and rape and sets out on a one-man mission to clear his […]
Bruce Campbell still hoping for an Expendables-style horror ensemble
Way back in 2010, Bruce Campbell brought up the prospect of an Expendables-style horror movie, which would bring together a host of famous names from the genre in the form of a sequel to 2008’s My Name Is Bruce, which was going by the title of Bruce vs. Frankenstein. Since then, we’ve heard very little […]
Ian Colletti to play Arseface in Preacher
Following on from the news that Ruth Negga (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) has joined the cast of AMC’s Preacher adaptation as the female lead Tulip, it is now being reported that the pilot has found its Arseface, with Ian Colletti (Rake) set to play the role of Eugene Root. “Even with his horribly disfigured face and […]
Snow White prequel The Huntsman finds three new dwarfs
Universal Pictures has continued to push forward with its prequel tale to 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman by adding three actors into the mix to form part of the new dwarfs set to feature in The Huntsman. Similarly to the original film, three British actors have been cast in the roles alongside the returning […]
Comic Book Review – Orphan Black #2
Andrew Newton reviews Orphan Black #2… One of a kind. When Sarah attempted to assume the identity of a lookalike stranger, she soon uncovered an earth-shattering secret: she is a clone. Sarah also learns that someone is trying to kill them all, one by one. That someone is another clone, Helena, a murderous, self-abusing fundamentalist who […]
