The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that New Line Cinema is in development on The Nun, a spinoff from the hit horror sequel The Conjuring 2, which will revolve around the film’s demonic nun. The script is being written by David Leslie Johnson, who co-wrote The Conjuring 2, with James Wan executive producing. Interestingly, the character […]
David Ayer discusses The Joker and Harley Quinn’s tattoos in Suicide Squad
Warner Bros. has certainly done a fine job of building excitement for August’s Suicide Squad with a splendid marketing campaign for the DC Extended Universe supervillain team-up. However, things didn’t particularly get off to the best of starts, with the first-look image of Jared Leto’s Joker coming in for some heavy criticism due to the […]
Nick Zano cast as Citizen Steel in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is expanding its cast for season two, with Deadline reporting that Nick Zano (Minority Report) has signed on to play the DC character Dr. Nate Heywood, a.k.a. Justice League member Citizen Steel. In the comic books, Nathan Heywood is the grandson of Hank Heywood, better known as Commander Steel, and was created by […]
Gotham recasting Poison Ivy for season 3
TV Line is reporting that Gotham is set to recast the role of Ivy Pepper for its third season, with actress Clare Foley set to depart the role as the producers transform the character into Poison Ivy. According to the site, casting is now underway for an actress in her late teens, who will join […]
Universal looking to revive the Shrek franchise
It’s been six years since Shrek last graced the big screen, but it looks like the lovable ogre could be set for more adventures, with NBC Universal announcing plans to revive the animated franchise following Comcast’s recent acquisition of DreamWorks Animation. According to Deadline, Universal plans to give creative control of its animated output to Illumination […]
Steven Spielberg, Matt Charman and Marc Platt reuniting for Walter Cronkite Vietnam War movie
Deadline is reporting that Bridge of Spies director Steven Spielberg, screenwriter Matt Charman and producer Marc Platt are to reunite for a feature film that will explore legendary newscaster Walter Cronkite’s role in turning public opinion against the Vietnam War. According to the site, Charman pitched Spielberg the project during the awards season circuit for […]
Skywalker Sound’s Matthew Wood on the sound design of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Taking a break from all the rumour and speculation surrounding the reshoots on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, IGN caught up with Skywalker Sound’s Matthew Wood, who spoke about his work on December’s first Anthology movie and how he plans to blend new elements with the familiar sounds from Star Wars: Episode IV – […]
Jim Mickle to direct Sylvester Stallone in new thriller for STX Entertainment
According to Deadline, Jim Mickle (Stake Land, Cold in July) is set to direct Sylvester Stallone in a new thriller for STX Entertainment, which has been penned by Daniel Casey and was previously titled Godforsaken. The project will see Sly as “an aging ex-con with more regrets than memories. Upon hearing about his son’s death […]
MGM bringing J. Michael Straczynski’s superhero comic Rising Stars to the big screen
Deadline is reporting that MGM has snapped up the rights to J. Michael Straczynski’s Top Cow comic book series Rising Stars, and have tapped him to pen a script for a big screen adaptation. Rising stars centres on “a special group of people all linked to one extraordinary event, and how they change the world […]
Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie confirmed for Goodbye Christopher Robin
Fox Searchlight Pictures has officially announced that Domhnall Gleeson (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Margot Robbie (Suicide Squad) are to star in Goodbye Christopher Robin, the upcoming A.A. Milne biopic from director Simon Curtis (My Week with Marilyn). Gleeson will play the Winnie the Pooh creator, with Robbie as his wife Daphne. “I am […]
