James Franco has signed on to star in the lead role of Jake Epping in Hulu and Warner Bros. Television’s upcoming original series 11/22/63, which is based upon the Stephen King novel of the same name. Described as “part thriller, part love story”, 11/22/63 sees high-school English teacher Epping travelling back in time to prevent […]
Dave Bautista rumoured to play The Kurgan in Highlander reboot
If Latino-Review is to be believed, Summit Entertainment may have found its villain for the long-gestating Highlander reboot, with the site reporting that Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) will play The Kurgan, a role portrayed by Clancy Brown in the 1986 original. Currently steering the Highlander reboot is first time filmmaker Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, while […]
Samuel L. Jackson has two films left on his Marvel deal
Following his post-credits appearance in Iron Man in 2008, it was confirmed that Samuel L. Jackson had signed a whopping nine-film deal with Marvel Studios to star as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and now the actor has spoken to IGN about the current status of contract during a promotional interview for Kingsman: […]
Eric Bana joins Guy Ritchie’s Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur
Coinciding with the release of the first trailer for Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Variety is reporting that the British filmmaker has cast Eric Bana (Hulk, Deliver Us from Evil) in his next offering, Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur. Bana is set to play Uther Pendragon, the father of the future king […]
More footage from the cancelled Justice League video game
Last month some footage surfaced online from a cancelled Justice League video game from developers Double Helix, showing Batman taking on Superman and Bizarro going up against Bane [check it out here]. Well, a new video has now popped up, which is packed with footage from the aborted Xbox 360 project that showcases the likes […]
The Hunger Games: The Exhibition kicks off in New York in July
Following on from the first synopsis for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 and the news that Lionsgate is actively exploring “prequel and sequel possibilities” for the Jennifer Lawrence-headlined franchise, the studio has announced that The Hunger Games: The Exhibition will launch at Discover Times Square in New York City on July 1st, running […]
Dwayne Johnson talks Black Adam role in Shazam, and squaring off against Batman and Superman
Speaking to Total Film in the latest issue of the magazine (via GamesRadar), Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has been discussing his upcoming role as Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ 2019 DC movie Shazam!, and eventually squaring off against the likes of Batman and Superman. “I think Black Adam is going to grow into becoming an […]
Sophie Turner compares Jean Grey to Game of Thrones’ Sansa Stark
Back in January it was announced that Sophie Turner has secured the role of the younger Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse, where she’ll be joined by fellow franchise newcomers Tye Sheridan as Scott Summers / Cyclops and Alexandra Shipp as Ororo Munroe / Storm. During an interview with IGN, Turner spoke about her casting in […]
Garth Ennis penning Secret Wars tie-in miniseries Where Monsters Dwell
Marvel Comics has announced that Garth Ennis is teaming up with frequent collaborator Russ Braun for a five-part Secret Wars miniseries, Where Monsters Dwell. “In a book like this, the sky is the limit,” exclaims Senior Editor Nick Lowe. “But it’s going to be crazy! One of the coolest things about Secret Wars is the […]
Matthew Vaughn “very interested” in directing a Star Wars or Indiana Jones movie
Before J.J. Abrams was announced as directing Star Wars: The Force Awakens, one of the many contenders rumoured to be in line for Episode VII was Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class). During an interview with Comic Book to promote his latest film Kingsman: The Secret Service, the British filmmaker has admitted that he’d be […]
