Cameron Crowe’s latest film Aloha has been at the centre of a “whitewashing” controversy due to Emma Stone’s casting as Allison Ng, a mixed race character who is the daughter of a half-Chinese, half-Hawaiin father and a white mother. In the wake of the criticism, Crowe has taken to his personal blog to offer an […]
Chris Pratt teases tear-jerking Guardians of the Galaxy 2 script and Awesome Mix Vol. 2
Just yesterday, James Gunn announced that he’d completed the first draft for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, and now Star-Lord himself has chimed in to tease what the script may entail.Though Pratt is of course sworn to secrecy, he did hint that Gunn’s script is incredibly emotional, and brought him to tears:“What I will say is that [Gunn’s] […]
Man of Action developing Mega Man animated series
Dentsu Entertainment USA is pairing up with Man of Action Entertainment for a 26-episode animated series based upon Capcom’s Mega Man franchise, Deadline has revealed. The show will be created, written and executive produced by Man of Action, whose credits include Ben 10, Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers Assemble, with a view to being aired in […]
Samuel L. Jackson not in Captain America: Civil War, wants to extend Marvel contract
With so many Avengers confirmed to appear in Captain America: Civil War, it’s almost easier to keep a list of what characters are not expected to appear in the upcoming threequel. As it turns out, we can now add a name to that list: Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury.Speaking with Collider, Jackson spoke a bit about his […]
Eddie Redmayne confirmed for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
It’s been rumoured for a couple of months, but now it’s official – Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) has signed on to appear as Newt Scamander in the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.“Eddie is a fearless actor, brimming with invention, wit and humanity,” said David Yates, who […]
Second Star Wars Anthology movie to focus on Han Solo and Boba Fett?
Following the rumour of Ewan McGregor reprising his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi for a new trilogy of Star Wars movies, the chaps over at Schmoes Know have another rumour about the second Star Wars Anthology movie, which will be released following Gareth Edward’s Star Wars: Rogue One.This new rumour claims that the second Star Wars […]
Dean Cain to voice Jonathan Kent for DC Super Hero Girls
Dean Cain, who played the Man of Steel for four seasons of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has hung up the cape and tights and is instead stepping into patriarchal roles. On top of a guest role in CBS’s Supergirl as Kara Zor-El’s Earth-born foster parent, he’ll also be voicing Jonathan Kent for DC Super Hero […]
Fox reviving Prison Break for limited series
It looks like The X-Files and 24 aren’t the only shows set for a revival at Fox, with TV Line reporting that the network is looking to bring back Prison Break for a new limited series. According to the site, the project would reunite stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, who have been appearing together […]
San Andreas tops the UK box office chart in its opening weekend
UK box office top ten and analysis for the weekend of Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May 2015… Warner Bros.’ disaster flick San Andreas has topped the UK box office chart in its opening weekend, with the Dwayne Johnson-headlined film pulling in £4,628,394 to dethrone reigning champ Pitch Perfect 2.In addition to San Andreas, […]
Martin Freeman’s role in Captain America: Civil War revealed?
It was revealed a couple of months ago that Martin Freeman (Sherlock) was joining the cast of Captain America: Civil War, but didn’t announce in what capacity. Well, those rumour-mongers over at Latino-Review seem to have the inside scoop. According to the website, Freeman will play Edward Chase, the prime minister of England in the […]
