Back in January, Alex Garland suggested that “serious discussions” had taken place between himself, director Danny Boyle and producer Andrew Macdonald about 28 Months Later, a follow-up to the 2002 horror 28 Days Later and its subsequent sequel 28 Weeks Later. Well, Garland has now provided an update to The Playlist, stating that he’s come […]
Reese Witherspoon to star in sci-fi drama Pale Blue Dot
Variety is reporting that Reese Witherspoon (Wild) has lined-up her next project in Pale Blue Dot, a new sci-fi drama from Fox Searchlight. Based on a script by writers Brian C Brown and Elliott DiGuiseppi, Pale Blue Dot tells the story of a female astronaut whose life begins to unravel after she returns to Earth […]
Harry Shearer leaves The Simpsons
Last week it was announced that The Simpsons has been renewed by Fox for a twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth season, but the animated series will be missing one of its most prominent voice actors, with Harry Shearer revealing that he’s left the long-running animated sitcom. Shearer, who voices a host of characters including the likes of […]
Laura Dern set to star in McDonald’s drama The Founder
The Hollywood Reporter has exclusive news this evening with word of that Oscar nominee Laura Dern (Wild) is in talks to join The Founder, the new drama which tells the story of the rise of McDonald’s and its vast food empire. Fellow Oscar nominee Michael Keaton (Birdman) stars in the film as Ray Kroc, the […]
Seth Rogen reveals that filming is underway on Preacher
Seth Rogen has taken to Twitter to reveal that filming is underway on Preacher, AMC’s adaptation of the acclaimed comic book series from Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon… Preacher is set to star Dominic Cooper (Agent Carter) as Rev. Jesse Custer, a conflicted preacher who finds himself bonded to a supernatural creature called Genesis and […]
Comic Book Review – The Walking Dead #141
Zeb Larson reviews The Walking Dead #141… No cover page of The Walking Dead ever seems to accurately reflect the events in the book. You might be led to think, based on the cover, that Negan will somehow take advantage of his opportunity to escape captivity, but this is twisted substantially. The bulk of the […]
Fox announces X-Men spin-off The New Mutants, Josh Boone to direct
Not content with the upcoming spinoffs Deadpool and Gambit, 20th Century Fox has announced it is expanding the X-Men universe further with The New Mutants, with Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) signing on to direct and co-write. “We’re so excited to explore this new part of the X-Men universe, and so excited to […]
Deadpool takes another swing at Mario Lopez
Back on April Fool’s Day, the Merc with a Mouth made an unannounced appearance on Extra, assaulting former Saved By the Bell star Mario Lopez as he revealed that Fox’s upcoming Deadpool movie will be R-rated. Well, it looks like Deadpool has now taken another swing at A.C. Slater, with Lopez posting the following image […]
Diego Luna joins Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One
Gareth Edwards’ upcoming Star Wars spin-off Rogue One has found itself a new cast member, with Variety reporting that Diego Luna (Elysium) has joined the film in a lead role, although details of his character are being kept under wraps. Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One will tell the story of a group of rebels out […]
Movie Review – Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
Pitch Perfect 2, 2015. Directed by Elizabeth Banks. Starring Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, Adam DeVine, Kelley Jakle, Chrissie Fit, Hailee Steinfeld, Katey Sagal and Elizabeth Banks. SYNOPSIS: After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition […]
