Last year, Paramount Pictures hoped to revitalise the Terminator franchise with the release of Terminator Genisys, which was envisioned as the first of a new trilogy of movies… until it’s somewhat disappointing box office returns came in. In January, it was reported that the studio had decided to pull the plug on the sixth Terminator […]
Kevin Zegers joins Arnold Schwarzenegger in 478
Variety is reporting that Kevin Zegers (Gossip Girl, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones) has signed on to appear alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the upcoming thriller 478. Directed by Elliott Lester (Blitz), the film sees Arnie as “Viktor, a man whose wife and child die in a plane crash. When Schwarzenegger’s character learns that the […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger revenge thriller 478 set to go into production in December
It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first post-Terminator Genisys project is good to go, with Deadline reporting that the Darren Aronofsky-produced revenge thriller 478 has secured financing from Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films, and is set to go into production this December. Directed by Elliott Lester (Blitz) from a script by Javier Guillon (Enemy), 478 sees Arnie as “a […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger to replace Donald Trump on Celebrity Apprentice
From Mr. Universe to Terminator to Governor to Celebrity Apprentice – NBC has announced that action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger is to become the new “boss” on their hugely successful reality show. Set to utter his True Lies line of “You’re Fired!” a few more times, the Terminator Genisys will replace former “boss” Donald Trump next […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger talks The Legend of Conan
During a promotional interview for his new film Terminator Genisys, action icon Arnold Schwarzenegger offered up a few words on his next planned return to one of his former glories in The Legend of Conan, which was first announced back in 2012 and is currently undergoing a rewrite courtesy of Will Beall (Gangster Squad). “I […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger says Conan sequel now titled Conan the Conqueror
For the past few years, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been talking about a potential return as Conan the Barbarian for a follow-up to his breakthrough role with The Legend of Conan. Well, now that the Terminator franchise is dead and buried for the foreseeable future, it looks like Arnie is finally gearing up for a return to […]
Movie Review – The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator, 1984. Directed by James Cameron. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn. SYNOPSIS: A human-looking indestructible cyborg is sent from 2029 to 1984 to assassinate a waitress, whose unborn son will lead humanity in a war against the machines, while a soldier from that war is sent to protect her at all […]
Interview: Wayne Bastrup discusses his upcoming role in Terminator Genisys
In an exclusive interview with Flickering Myth, actor Wayne Bastrup discusses his role in the upcoming sci-fi blockbuster Terminator Genisys alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emilia Clarke. Bastrup, who has also featured in hit shows CSI: NY and The Mentalist, sat down with Senior Staff Writer Scott Davis about his acting, his hopes for the future […]
The Callow Way – On Politicians and Films
With less than two weeks before the UK General Election, Neil Calloway looks at the connections between politicians and the film industry… They say politics is show business for ugly people, but some people have crossed the line between the two, with varying degrees of success over the years. Whoever wins the UK General Election, […]
Second Opinion – Maggie (2015)
Maggie, 2015. Directed by Henry Hobson Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin and Joely Richardson. SYNOPSIS: A teenage girl in the Midwest becomes infected by an outbreak of a disease that slowly turns the infected into cannibalistic zombies. During her transformation, her loving father stays by her side. The zombie genre has hit a new high […]
