The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed that there are now just nine films vying for a nomination for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film at the upcoming 87th Academy Awards. The shortlist of films, by country, is as follows: Argentina, “Wild Tales,” Damián Szifrón, director; Estonia, “Tangerines,” Zaza Urushadze, director; […]
Tim Burton on Beetlejuice 2: “I wouldn’t call it so much a sequel”
Tim Burton has been talking a lot about Beetlejuice 2 lately, stating that it’s “probably closer than ever” and confirming Winona Ryder will return to the cast alongside Michael Keaton, and now the director has shared a few more words during a promotional interview for his new film Big Eyes, revealing that he “wouldn’t call […]
American Horror Story: Freak Show – Episode 10 Review
Alice Rush reviews the tenth episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show… This week saw the mid-season finale of Freak Show and what I would deem a return to form for the series. This week’s episode ‘Orphans’ not only tugs at the heart strings of its viewers but reintroduces a character from a past season […]
Nintendo planning next console, says Shigeru Miyamoto
Speaking to Associated Press, the man behind Mario, Zelda and a number of other staple Nintendo titles, Shigeru Miyamoto, has confirmed that the company is working on a console to succeed the Wii U, which is struggling to compete with the PS4 and the Xbox One. “For the time being, our focus is on the […]
Robert Kirkman says “no one is safe” in The Walking Dead, including Norman Reedus
If you watch The Walking Dead you will know that the characters face death every week and in its five season run so far, many have been killed off in some surprising (and not so surprising) manners. Whilst the series is based on the comic book of the same name by Robert Kirkman, there has […]
Sony’s Amy Pascal says Idris Elba should be the next James Bond
He’s already the bookmakers’ favourite, and now it has been revealed that Sony co-chairmain Amy Pascal wants Idris Elba (Luther, Thor: The Dark World) to succeed Daniel Craig as 007. According to The Daily Beast, Pascal sent an email to Elizabeth Cantillon, former executive vice president of production for Columbia Pictures, back in January, which […]
Kate Winslet eyed for female lead in Steve Jobs biopic
Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet is said to be the frontrunner for the female lead in the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic, according to Variety. Originally Natalie Portman had been approached for the role but negotiations have fallen through. The film is based on the Walter Isaacson-penned biography about the apple founder Steve Jobs. The film […]
Mark Wahlberg still in the running for Uncharted movie
A movie based on the popular video game series Uncharted has been in development for some time at Sony. Originally David O. Russell was in line to direct with Mark Wahlberg starring as the protagonist Nathan ‘Nate’ Drake. When Russell left the project it appeared that Wahlberg was no longer in the frame, however it […]
Movie Review – Unbroken (2014)
Unbroken, 2014. Directed by Angelina Jolie. Starring Jack O’Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, Miyavi, Jai Courtney, Alex Russell, Finn Wittrock, Garrett Hedlund and Luke Treadaway. SYNOPSIS: The true and inspiring story of Louie Zamperini, Olympic athlete and WWII vet who survived air raids, 45 days in open sea with no food or water, and two years in […]
The Week in Spandex – Spider-Man, Civil War, Ant-Man, Daredevil, Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Wolverine and more
Our weekly round-up of the latest news and talking points from the world of screen superheroes, including Spider-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder […]
