With rumours and conflicting reports continuing to swirl with regards the upcoming reshoots on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, actor Mads Mikkelsen has been speaking to The Independent, revealing that he sees them as run of the mill for Hollywood blockbusters, and is simply director Gareth Edwards putting “the final polish” to the film. “Basically, all […]
Second Opinion – Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange, 2016. Directed by Scott Derrickson. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen, and Benedict Wong. SYNOPSIS: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. When a film opens with the villain ceremoniously decapitating an innocent librarian and […]
Mads Mikkelsen says Doctor Strange will have a “different flavour” to other Marvel movies, discusses villain role
It’s going to be a big end to the year this year for Mads Mikkelsen, with the former Hannibal star set to feature in two huge movies in Marvel’s Doctor Strange and Lucasfilm’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Mikkelsen has briefly spoken about the former in an interview with Yahoo! Movies, stating that […]
Mads Mikkelsen says he walked out of Fantastic Four audition
Mads Mikkelsen finally made his Marvel debut last year as Kaecilius in Doctor Strange, having originally been attached to play Malekith the Accused in Thor: The Dark World, only for a scheduling conflict to prevent his participation. Well, it seems he was also in the running for a role in 20th Century Fox’s much-derided Fantastic Four reboot, but […]
Bryan Fuller teases Hannibal’s return
Last year’s cancellation of the television series Hannibal, starring Mads Mikkelsen as the famed cannibal Hannibal Lecter and Hugh Dancy as FBI agent Will Graham, upset many people. I reviewed all of Hannibal’s final season and was upset at its cancellation, even if its finale did offer as much closure as it possibly could. Since […]
Mads Mikkelsen to star in survival thriller Arctic
Mads Mikkelsen has been cast as the lead in a survival thriller movie entitled Arctic, as reported by Deadline. Enjoying the most successful spell of his career — all starting with the title role in NBC’s Hannibal, and continuing that success with last year’s high profile roles in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Doctor […]
Kirsten Dunst, Mads Mikkelsen, Vanessa Paradis and Donald Sutherland join Cannes jury
In keeping with tradition, the Cannes film festival jury will be as starry as the talent walking the red carpet at the Palais. After taking home the trophy for best actress in 2011 for her role in Melancholia, Kirsten Dunst will now be part of the panel handing out the awards next month. The Bring […]
Hannibal Season 3 – Episode 2 Review
Ricky Church reviews the second episode of Hannibal season 3… Last week, Hannibal focused on Dr. Lecter as he and his therapist adjusted to life on the run, leaving the question of who survived in his bloody escape left hanging. This week, only part of that answer was given as Will Graham got the attention […]
Hannibal Season Three – Episode 1 Review
Ricky Church reviews the season three premiere of Hannibal… After a year away that left fans in turmoil over its cliffhanger finale, Hannibal has finally returned to television. Its third season premiere, ‘Antipasto’, served as a reminder to fans of what Dr. Lecter is capable of while setting up the themes of the season. It […]
The Biggest Oscar Snubs
Henry Bevan on the biggest Oscar snubs… You can never escape the Oscars. Even once the winner has been crowned, publications start talking about the next crop of hopefuls. There have already been vague articles on this already and people are already talking about Black Panther’s chances at becoming the first superhero movie to get […]
