Way back in 2013 it was announced that Guillermo del Toro was developing a live-action features based upon the Justice League Dark comic book, which revolves around the supernatural heroes of the DC universe. Del Toro exited the project in June of last year in order to focus on Pacific Rim 2 (which as it […]
Sacha Baron Cohen to play Mandrake the Magician
Way back in 2002 it was announced that Warner Bros. had snapped up the rights to Mandrake the Magician, a character often referred to as the first comic book superhero, and now The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that it has found its star in Sacha Baron Cohen (Bruno, Grimsby). Mandrake the Magician was created by […]
Batman: The Killing Joke to receive one-night-only theatrical release
If you’ve been itching to see the classic Joker origin story Batman: The Killing Joke play out on the big screen (and you’re based in the U.S.), then you’re in luck as Warner Bros. has announced that the R-rated DC Universe Animated Original Movie adaptation is set for a one-night-only theatrical release on July 25th. […]
Vixen joining DC’s Legends of Tomorrow for season 2, but it won’t be Megalyn Echikunwoke in the role
Following her live-action debut this year in Arrow, Vixen is set to join the roster of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow for its second season as a series regular. TV Insider reports that actress Megalyn Echikunwoke – who voiced the character in the animated Vixen series and her live-action appearance in Arrow – will not be reprising the […]
Suicide Squad officially rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive content and language
If you were holding out any last hope that Warner Bros. might opt for an R-rated cut of Suicide Squad following the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, then I’m afraid you’re out of luck as the Motion Picture Association has officially granted the DC supervillain team-up a PG-13 rating. In reaching its […]
Netflix announces first Hindi-English series Sacred Games
Netflix has announced that it is partnering up with Phantom Films, one of India’s leading production houses, for its first Hindi-English original series Sacred Games, based upon the acclaimed novel by Indian author Vikram Chandra. “Over the last few years, I’ve watched with great excitement and pleasure as Netflix has transformed narrative television with its […]
Alan Silvestri to score Avengers: Infinity War
Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers composer Alan Silvestri is set for a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, announcing on his official website that he’ll be scoring both parts of Avengers: Infinity War. Avengers: Infinity War Part I and Part II are being directed by Joe and Anthony Russo (Captain America: Civil […]
Hayley Atwell shares her thoughts on Captain America and Sharon Carter kiss
During an appearance at Dallas Comic Con Fan Expo, Hayley Atwell was asked what Peggy Carter would have made of the kiss between Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and Peggy’s niece Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) in Captain America: Civil War, with the Agent Carter star offering up a rather light-hearted response. “Well, first of all she’d be […]
Bill Hader hitman comedy Barry gets series order from HBO
Former Saturday Night Live star Bill Hader is returning to television, with Deadline revealing that HBO has given a series order to the half-hour hitman comedy series Barry. Hader will direct and star in the show, as well as co-writing and executive producing with Alec Berg (Silicon Valley). Barry follows “an ex-Marine (Hader) who works […]
Sam Raimi developing tornado action adventure film for Warner Bros.
Having signed on to direct World War 3 at Warner Bros. back in February, Sam Raimi has now set up another project at the studio, with Variety revealing that he’s developing an as-yet-untitled action-adventure film. Going by the working title of Stormfall, the project is is said to centre on a heist during a tornado […]