DreamWorks Studios has announced that Steven Spielberg has found his Sophie for the upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale The BFG, with 10-year-old newcomer Ruby Barnhill securing the role in what will be her first feature film. “After a lengthy search, I feel Roald Dahl himself would have found Ruby every bit as marvellous […]
Neil Gaiman talks Sandman movie, wants Tom Hiddleston for Morpheus
As Warner Bros., David S. Goyer and Joseph Gordon-Levitt continue to chip away at development on the long-awaited Sandman movie, creator Neil Gaiman has shared his thoughts on who he’d like to play the lead character of Dream, a.k.a. Morpheus. “It’s a funny thing with Morpheus. Again, it’s that thing where you look around and […]
Stephen King’s fantasy epic returns in Marvel’s Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three – House of Cards #1
Marvel Comics has announced the third instalment in its series of comic books based upon Stephen King’s dark fantasy epic The Dark Tower, with New York Times Bestselling writers Peter David (Spider-Man 2099) & Robin Furth (The Dark Tower: A Complete Concordance) and critically acclaimed artist Piotr Kowalski (Marvel Knights: Hulk) set to launch Dark […]
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies tops the UK box office chart
UK box office top ten and analysis for the weekend of Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December 2014… Exactly a year after The Desolation of Smaug debuted in first place and two years after An Unexpected Journey did the same, Peter Jackson is back at the top of the UK box office chart with the […]
Marvel and Disney Kingdoms present the cover to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad #1
Marvel Comics and Disney Kingdoms have announced that the world famous Disney attraction Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be roaring to life in comic book form in March 2015, and to celebrate the news Pasqual Ferry’s cover to the first issue has been released online… From acclaimed writer Dennis Hopeless (Spider-Woman, Avengers Undercover) and rising […]
Archie Comics relaunching Archie, announces 75th anniversary plans
2016 marks the 75th anniversary of Archie Comics, and the publisher has today announced its plans to celebrate the milestone, beginning with a relaunch next year of its flagship title Archie with a new series from spearheaded by two of the most acclaimed and best-selling creators in comics today. Writer Mark Waid and artist Fiona […]
The Flash casts another Rogue as Peyton List signs on as Lisa Snart
It looks like The CW’s DC series The Flash has added another Rogue to its roster, with Access Hollywood reporting that Peyton List (The Tomorrow People) has signed on to play Lisa Snart, the younger sister of Leonard Snart / Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller), who is also known as the supervillain Golden Glider. The site […]
The Most Facebooked Movies and TV Shows of 2014
As Christmas approaches and the year draws to a close, Facebook has revealed the “most Facebooked” movies and TV shows of 2014 as part of its Year in Review, and it will come as little surprise that Frozen and Game of Thrones have topped their respective lists… Most Facebooked Movies of 2014 1. Frozen 2. […]
Marvel’s original Star Wars comics getting the remastered graphic novel treatment
Having secured the license from Dark Horse, Marvel Comics is set to launch a new phase of Star Wars comics this January, but the publisher has also announced that the original Marvel adaptations of the Original Trilogy are returning for new, oversized graphic novels with remastered colouring. Things will get underway in May with the […]
Mr Turner leads 35th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards nominations
The London Film Critics’ Circle has announced the nominations for the 35th annual awards ceremony, with Mike Leigh’s Mr Turner leading the field with seven nominations in total, including Film of the Year and British Film of the Year. Mr Turner will contest the Film of the Year award against Birdman, Boyhood, The Grand Budapest […]
