Variety is reporting that Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody (Juno, Lisa Frankenstein) and her frequent collaborator Mason Novick are set to produce a live-action feature film adaptation of Violet Karim’s hit Webtoon webcomic Death of a Popstar. As per the trade, the webcomic tells the story of Sophie Lim, “a beloved pop star at the top […]
Diablo Cody wants to write Jennifer’s Body 2: “I’m not done with Jennifer’s Body”
With her new movie Lisa Frankenstein coming out on Netflix in just a couple of weeks, screenwriter Diablo Cody has opened up about the possibility of returning to her most cult favourite film of her career: Jennifer’s Body. Released in 2009, the film starred Megan Fox in the title role of Jennifer who becomes possessed by a […]
Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse are murderous in Lisa Frankenstein trailer from Zelda Williams
The first trailer for Zelda Williams’ horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein has been released. In this twisted modern day retelling of Mary Shelley’s iconic classic adapted by Juno and Jennifer’s Body writer Diablo Cody, Kathryn Newton stars as Lisa Frankenstein who somehow brings the corpse of a young high schooler, played by Cole Sprouse, back to life and go on a little […]
Kathryn Newton plays doctor in trailer for Diablo Cody’s Lisa Frankenstein
Focus Features has dropped the trailer for Diablo Cody’s latest slice n dice of subversive horror Lisa Frankenstein, which stars Freaky‘s Kathryn Newton as a teenager who reanimates her high school crush. Directed by Zelda Williams (Kappa Kappa Die), Lisa Frankenstein also stars Cole Sprouse (Riverdale), Carla Gugino (The Fall of the House of Usher), […]
Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse set for Lisa Frankenstein from Zelda Williams and Diablo Cody
The classic horror story Frankenstein will be getting reimagined as Lisa Frankenstein from director Zelda Williams (Kappa Kappa Die) and Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (Tully). Deadline reports that Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (Riverdale) will lead the cast. Taking place in 1989, Lisa Frankenstein will follow “an unpopular high schooler who accidentally re-animates a handsome Victorian corpse during a […]
Diablo Cody and Blake Lively team for Netflix adaptation of Dark Horse Comics’ Lady Killer
Coming off the back of The Rhythm Section, Blake Lively seemingly has all the right credentials when it comes to playing a killer for hire, which might go some way to explaining why Netflix have tapped her to star in and produce Lady Killer, an adaptation of the Dark Horse Comics title, which will be […]
The CW orders series pilot for Diablo Cody’s live-action Powerpuff Girls reboot
Ever wanted to see what The Powerpuff Girls are doing as young adults? Probably not, but The CW is sure going to give it a go as news has broken that the network that houses Riverdale and Batwoman will team with filmmaker Diablo Cody for a live-action reboot of the popular cartoon series. Taking inspiration […]
Madonna to co-write and direct her own biopic for Universal Pictures
Multi-award-winning artist Madonna is set to direct, co-write and produce her own untitled biopic based on her life and career for Universal Pictures. According to Variety, Madonna will co-write the script with Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody (Juno) and produce alongside Amy Pascal – who she worked with on 1992’s A League of Their Own. Pascal will produce […]
David Spade to star in HBO comedy series from David Spade and Diablo Cody
According to Deadline, David Spade (Rules of Engagement, 8 Simple Rules) is teaming with Juno, Young Adult and Tully director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody for a new half-hour comedy series at HBO. The as-yet-untitled comedy will see Spade playing Calvin Walsh, who was a semi-famous grunge musician and heroin addict back in the […]
Charlize Theron is a tough mother in brand new Tully trailer
Universal Pictures have released a brand new trailer for the upcoming comedy Tully. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody, the film stars Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, and Ron Livingston; take a look below… https://youtu.be/Hvmyxgx5ZTU A new comedy from Academy Award®-nominated director Jason Reitman (“Up in the Air”) and Academy Award®-winning screenwriter […]
