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Alicia Vikander out as Lara Croft after MGM loses Tomb Raider movie rights

August 1, 2022 by Gary Collinson

Bad news for any fans looking forward to the further adventures of Alicia Vikander’s Lara Croft, as The Wrap has revealed that MGM has lost the movie rights to the video game franchise Tomb Raider. Vikander became the second actress after Angelina Jolie to portray the iconic video game heroine when she took on the […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Alicia Vikander, Misha Green, tomb raider, Tomb Raider 2

Alicia Vikander admits she hasn’t got a clue what’s happening with Tomb Raider 2

July 20, 2022 by Matt Rodgers

If you thought the hardest thing Lara Croft had to do was navigate the blocky underwater realms of her 1996 Tomb Raider debut, think again, because Alicia Vikander has been speaking about how her long-gestating blockbuster sequel appears to be stuck in limbo.  2018’s Tomb Raider was a rebooted reintroduction to the character of Lara […]

Filed Under: Matt Rodgers, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Alicia Vikander, Misha Green, tomb raider, Tomb Raider 2, Tomb Raider: Obsidian

Jurnee Smollett’s Black Canary movie is still happening

June 1, 2022 by Matt Rodgers

Following Warner Bros.’ recent merger with Discovery, you could be forgiven for thinking that the previously announced Black Canary solo movie for HBO Max might have gone the way of other high-profile DCEU cancellation Wonder Twins. Fear not Birds of Prey fans, because it appears that Jurnee Smollett and writer Misha Green are still busy […]

Filed Under: Matt Rodgers, Movies, News Tagged With: Birds of Prey, Black Canary, DC, DC Extended Universe, HBO Max, jurnee smollett, Misha Green

Black Canary movie in the works at HBO Max with Jurnee Smollett returning

August 21, 2021 by EJ Moreno

Black Canary is returning to the DCEU, this time in a solo film on HBO Max. Cinelinx reported that Warner Bros. and DC Films are producing an HBO Max movie featuring Black Canary, with Jurnee Smollett reprising her role from Birds of Prey. The news was subsequently confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Heading the project […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: DC, DC Extended Universe, HBO Max, jurnee smollett, Misha Green

HBO not moving forward with season 2 of Lovecraft Country

July 3, 2021 by EJ Moreno

Lovecraft Country will not return for a second season. Deadline reported that HBO has not renewed the limited series for another run. “We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country,” said HBO in a statement. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew and […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, News, Television Tagged With: Lovecraft Country, Misha Green

Tomb Raider 2 director shares script update, teases title

May 17, 2021 by Ricky Church

Though the Tomb Raider sequel starring Alicia Vikander was delayed indefinitely earlier this year, director Misha Green (Lovecraft Country), who boarded the sequel a few months ago, has given an update for the upcoming follow-up as well as a title tease. Tomb Raider 2 was originally slated for a March 2021 release, but obviously with […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Ricky Church, Video Games Tagged With: Alicia Vikander, Misha Green, tomb raider, Tomb Raider 2, Tomb Raider: Obsidian

Amazon acquires Jurnee Smollett action vehicle Fuel

March 9, 2021 by Matt Rodgers

While Birds of Prey’s disappointing box-office performance means we might not get to see Jurnee Smollett’s wonderful Black Canary again, Amazon Studios are at least making sure that the actor gets to continue playing powerful female action roles with the announcement that they’re in negotiations to acquire Fuel. Deadline reports that Fuel will be about […]

Filed Under: Matt Rodgers, Movies, News Tagged With: Amazon, Fuel, jurnee smollett, Misha Green

HBO boss is “very hopeful” over Lovecraft Country season 2

February 12, 2021 by Liam Waddington

Despite Lovecraft Country being nominated for Best TV Drama at the Golden Globes as well as Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the SAG Awards, the series has still yet to be renewed for a second season. However, in an interview with Deadline, HBO’s chief content officer Casey Bloys has stated that he is “very hopeful” […]

Filed Under: Liam Waddington, News, Television Tagged With: Casey Bloys, HBO, Lovecraft Country, Misha Green

Tomb Raider sequel lands new director in Lovecraft Country showrunner Misha Green

January 26, 2021 by Liam Waddington

Although it was previously reported back in 2019 that British filmmaker Ben Wheatley (Rebecca) would be helming and co-writing Alicia Vikander’s second outing as the iconic video game heroine Lara Croft, it seems like plans have now changed. According to Deadline, the Tomb Raider sequel has now landed HBO’s Lovecraft Country showrunner Misha Green who […]

Filed Under: Liam Waddington, Movies, News Tagged With: Ben Wheatley, Misha Green, tomb raider, Tomb Raider 2

Lovecraft Country showrunner would love to do a limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s It

October 28, 2020 by Liam Waddington

The first season of Lovecraft Country ended earlier this month, and while the HBO series is still yet to be renewed for a second season, showrunner Misha Green has announced the horror project she would like to work on. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Green discussed that her favourite novel is Stephen King’s It […]

Filed Under: Liam Waddington, News, Television Tagged With: It, Misha Green, Stephen King

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