Bad news for Legendary Pictures’ King Kong feature Kong: Skull Island, with Deadline reporting that both Michael Keaton (Birdman) and J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) have exited the project, with its lengthy shoot leading to scheduling commitments. However, Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) remains attached. Kong: Skull Island is set to be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings […]
Warner Bros. planning King Kong vs. Godzilla vs. Pacific Rim?
Following the news that Kong: Skull Island was moving from Universal to Warner Bros. with the studio planning a remake of 1962′ King Kong vs. Godzilla, a new rumour has surfaced that they’re planning on bringing Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim into the mix as well. Bloody Disgusting are claiming that Warner Bros. are planning […]
SPOILERS: And the post credits scene for Kong: Skull Island is…
Obviously, plenty of spoilers below. Like, loads. Kong: Skull Island hits cinemas next week, but we here at Flickering Myth we’re lucky enough to attend its European premiere in London’s Leicester Square. It was very fancy. Anyway, you want those post credit spoilers, don’t you? This is your last warning… So, on a black screen, […]
Warner Bros. set to remake King Kong vs. Godzilla
With all of its casting news floating around (read here, here and here), it looks as though Kong: Skull Island‘s sequel could be grabbing all the headlines. Deadline are reporting that Legendary Pictures’ Thomas Tull is moving Kong: Skull Island away from Universal’s distribution to Warner Bros. as they have had a very fruitful working relationship in the past. […]
Michael Keaton in talks for Kong: Skull Island
Michael Keaton is reportedly in talks to star in Legendary Pictures’ Kong: Skull Island according to Deadline. Keaton is currently receiving a great deal of awards buzz for his role in Birdman. Kong: Skull Island promises to fully immerse audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the iconic ape as a team of explorers ventures deep […]
Skull Island renamed Kong: Skull Island, pushed back to 2017
Legendary Pictures has pushed back the release date of the upcoming King Kong prequel Skull Island from November 4th 2016 to March 10th 2017, as well as announced that the film has undergone a slight title change and will now be known as Kong: Skull Island. Via Legendary, here’s the official plot description: In the […]
Samuel L. Jackson, John C. Reilly and Tom Wilkinson heading to Skull Island?
After last month’s departure of actors Michael Keaton and J.K. Simmons due to scheduling problems, Deadline is reporting that Legendary Pictures has identified their replacements for the upcoming new King Kong tale Kong: Skull Island. Samuel L. Jackson (The Avengers) is repotedly in talks over the role previously taken by Simmons, with Step Brothers star […]
Preview of Kong on the Planet of the Apes #4
Boom! Studios’ Kong on the Planet of the Apes #4 is out this coming Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the crossover issue here… The armada completes their treacherous journey and Kong is revealed to Ape City. Kong on the Planet of the Apes #4 is out on February 21st, priced […]
Preview of Kong on the Planet of the Apes #3
Kong on the Planet of the Apes continues this Wednesday with the release of the third issue of the limited series, and we have a preview for you here courtesy of Boom! Studios; check it out… Kong is taken in by Doctor Zaius, Cornelius, Zika, and General Ursus as they all seek to learn more […]
Preview of Kong on the Planet of the Apes #1
Boom! Studios launches its new crossover series Kong on the Planet of the Apes this coming Wednesday, and we have a preview of the first issue for you here; check it out… The damn dirty crossover event you demanded! Following the events of the first Planet of the Apes film (1968), Dr. Zaius and General Ursus […]
