Attending the Jameson Empire Awards on Sunday night, where he was honoured with Best Actor for his role as Caesar in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Andy Serkis spoke briefly about his upcoming role as the villainous Uylsses Klaw in Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron: “I think I can absolutely confirm it’s Ulysses […]
Scott Eastwood to play Steve Trevor in Suicide Squad
On Monday it was revealed that Fury actor Scott Eastwood had joined the cast of David Ayer’s Suicide Squad film, and now his role has been revealed. According to Latino Review, Eastwood will cameo as Wonder Woman love interest Steve Trevor, in order to set up his appearance in the 2017 Wonder Woman film. In the comics, Trevor is an intelligence […]
Disney developing a live-action Mulan
Disney’s slate of live action adaptations continues to grow with the announcement that they will next be tackling Mulan. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney have purchased a script by Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hyneck that centres around female warrior Hua Mulan, the main character from the animated feature. Originally released in 1998, Mulan told […]
Metal Gear Solid movie finds a new writer
It’s been nearly a year since we last heard anything about the big screen adaptation of popular video game franchise Metal Gear Solid when it was reported that Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer) had been attached to the project. Well, now we have some more news. According to Deadline, in-demand British writer Jay Basu (Monsters: […]
Tron 3 rumoured to be titled Tron: Ascension; will start production in October
News of Tron 3 has always been in the background of major film talks since the release of Tron: Legacy back in 2010. It may have taken Disney a fair number of years to make a sequel to the 1982 cult classic, but plans for a third movie seemed have always been on the cards. […]
Newcomer Brianna Hildebrand cast as Negasonic Teenage Warhead in Deadpool
With production now underway on 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool movie, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that newcomer Brianna Hildebrand has signed on to play the obscure mutant Negasonic Teenage Warhead – a character created by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, who made her debut in New X-Men #115 in 2001. She is described as “a […]
Adam West and Burt Ward returning as the Dynamic Duo for Batman ’66 animated movie
Fans of the classic 1960s Batman TV series have certainly been spoiled lately, what with the long-awaited home entertainment release of the show, in addition to a Batman ’66 comic book series, and a host of toys and other licensed merchandise. Well, with the 50th anniversary on the horizon, now comes word that DC will […]
DVD Review – Doc of the Dead (2015)
Doc of the Dead, 2015. Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe. Featuring Bruce Campbell, Simon Pegg, George A. Romero, Sid Haig, Tom Savini, Greg Nicotero, Stuart Gordon, Max Brooks, Alex Cox, Robert Kirkman, Steve Barton. SYNOPSIS: Apparently, this is the definitive documentary examining the rise of the zombie in modern pop culture. Hmm… Think you know […]
DVD Review – Fear Clinic (2015)
Fear Clinic, 2015. Directed by Robert Hall. Starring Robert Englund, Fiona Dourif, Thomas Dekker, Corey Taylor, Cleopatra Coleman and Kevin Gage. SYNOPSIS: A brilliant scientist has found a way to cure people’s fears by inducing hallucinations but after the treatment several patients begin to experience bizarre flashbacks that feel much too real. Based on the […]
Scott Eastwood and Ray Olubowale join Suicide Squad
As Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad gears up to go into production, it is being reported that director David Ayer has added two more names to the cast of the DC supervillain ensemble. According to eTalk, Clint Eastwood’s son Scott Eastwood (Fury) has confirmed his involvement in the film, which comes as little surprise given that […]