Back in June, when it was announced that Dwayne Johnson was on board to star in a remake of the 1986 cult classic Big Trouble in Little China, director John Carpenter almost immediately chimed in on the news saying that he was “ambivalent” about the idea of a remake. Now, Kurt Russell, who starred in […]
Dwayne Johnson’s Ballers is HBO’s biggest comedy for six years
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s stock continues to rise as his new HBO comedy show Ballers has enjoyed impressive viewings figures, delivering the highest for a half-hour show on the network for six years. Despite the show’s finale being up against the premiere of AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead, Ballers wrapped its first season with some […]
Dwayne Johnson to star in Disney’s Jungle Cruise
After being announced as the lead voice actor for Moana at last weeekend’s D23 Expo, Dwayne Johnson is continuing his association with the House of Mouse with news that the actor is set to star in the studio’s Jungle Cruise, reveals The Hollywood Reporter. Set to be written by Focus directing duo John Requa and […]
Dwayne Johnson talks Disney’s Moana at D23
As part of Disney’s D23 Expo yesterday, the studio showcased a number of its upcoming animated offerings, including the CG musical Moana, which is directed by John Musker and Ron Clements (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog) and will mark the 56th film in the Walt Disney Animation Studios canon. […]
Zac Efron to don the red shorts for Dwayne Johnson’s Baywatch movie
After news last month that director Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) had signed on to direct the big-screen adaptation of hit TV show Baywatch, word has arrived from The Hollywood Reporter that Bad Neighbours star Zac Efron is in talks to join the cast. Dwayne Johnson (Fast & Furious 7) is headlining the big-screen version of […]
Seth Gordon to direct Baywatch film starring Dwayne Johnson
Variety has revealed that Seth Gordon is in talks with Paramount to direct the big screen adaptation of the hit TV series Baywatch, which is set to star Dwayne Johnson (San Andreas). Johnson has been linked to the film since last October, when he took to social media to announce that he would be involved […]
Dwayne Johnson to star in video game adaptation Rampage
Remember Rampage, the classic 80s arcade game where you had to trash a selection of high-rise buildings as George (a.k.a. Not King Kong), Lizzie (a.k.a. Not Godzilla) and Ralph (a.k.a. Giant Werewolf)? Well, it’s coming to a big screen near you, and Dwayne Johnson is set to star. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Johnson […]
John Carpenter is “ambivalent” about the Big Trouble in Little China remake
It was announced last week that San Andreas lead and movie mega star Dwayne Johnson was going to produce and star in a remake of the cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. Since then, he has said that he wants to work with original director John Carpenter on the remake. But what does Mr. […]
Dwayne Johnson responds to backlash against Big Trouble in Little China remake, wants John Carpenter involved
Last week it was announced that Dwayne Johnson is set to produce and star in an adaptation of the 80s cult classic Big Trouble in Little China – news that wasn’t exactly met with the most positive of reactions from the original’s fanbase. During an interview with EW, Johnson has spoken about the mixed reaction, […]
Dwayne Johnson producing and starring in a remake of Big Trouble in Little China
Following the box office success of his latest disaster movie San Andreas, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is reportedly set to produce and star in a remake of 80s cult favourite Big Trouble in Little China. The Wrap are reporting that Big Trouble in Little China is one of Johnson’s favourite movies and he will play […]
