With Universal letting the rights lapse, Deadline is reporting that Paramount Pictures has snapped up the rights to Clifford the Big Red Dog, with Justin Malen (Bastards, Baywatch) penning the script for a live-action/CG animated hybrid adaptation. Created by Norman Bridwell, Clifford the Big Red Dog launched in 1963 and “follows the adventures of Emily Elizabeth, […]
Production underway on Adam Wingard’s Death Note
Production has kicked off on Death Note, director Adam Wingard’s (You’re Next, The Guest) adaptation of the acclaimed manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. “I am honored to be working with this great cast and I look forward to bringing Tsugumi and Takeshi’s unique story to a global audience,” said Wingard in a […]
R.I.P. Michael Cimino (1939 – 2016)
Michael Cimino, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind the 1978 classic The Deer Hunter, has passed away aged 77, with Thierry Fremaux, director of the Cannes Film Festival, tweeting that he “died peacefully, surrounded by his family and the two women who loved him.” Part of the ‘New Hollywood’ wave of filmmakers in the 1970s, Cimino began his feature […]
Ghost in the Shell producer addresses Scarlett Johansson casting controversy
Back in April, Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks released the first image of Scarlett Johansson as The Major in the upcoming live-action manga adaptation Ghost in the Shell, prompting a wave of criticism towards another instance of Hollywood “whitewashing”. Speaking to Buzzfeed, producer Steven Paul has addressed – and attempted to play down – the controversy, […]
Stephen King’s It adaptation begins filming
It’s been in development for several years, but filming is now finally underway on New Line Cinema’s adaptation of the Stephen King horror classic It, with director Andy Muschietti (Mama) marking the occasion by sharing the following teaser images on Instagram: SEE ALSO: First look at The Losers Club from Stephen King Adaptation It https://www.instagram.com/p/BHK0N3ThiTz/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BHD3WPBB4go/ […]
R.I.P. Robin Hardy (1929 – 2016)
British filmmaker Robin Hardy, best known as director of the 1973 horror classic The Wicker Man, passed away on Friday, aged 86. Born in Surrey, England in 1929, Hardy began his career as a director with the National Film Board of Canada before making his feature debut with The Wicker Man, which starred Christopher Lee […]
Bryan Cranston would be “all in” to return as Walter White for Better Call Saul
During an interview on The Rich Eisen Show, Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston has admitted that he’d jump at the chance of reprising the role of Walter White in the spinoff series Better Call Saul, should the opportunity present itself. “I owe Vince Gilligan so much,” said Cranston. “He was my champion to get this […]
Scarlett Johansson becomes highest-grossing actress of all time
Thanks in no small part to her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Scarlett Johansson has become the highest-grossing actress of all time at the domestic box office, with her films having earned a whopping $3.333 billion in receipts. In terms of males and females, Johansson is the tenth-highest grossing star in […]
Simon Kinberg teases more live-action movie tie-ins for Star Wars Rebels season 3
During an interview with Moviefone, Star Wars Rebels executive producer Simon Kinberg has been discussing the animated show’s integration into the wider Star Wars universe, as well as teasing the possibility of further tie-ins to future movies. “I’m very excited,” said Kinberg. “I think part of the fun of the way they’re building the universe is […]
The Week in Spandex – Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition reviewed, Justice League concept art, Spider-Man: Homecoming set photos, Fox and Marvel crossover rumours and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batmam v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Batgirl, Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Powerless, Teen Titans Go!, Gotha, Supergirl, The LEGO Batman Movie, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes […]
