Fresh from news that a couple of film projects were in pre-production about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, it has been announced that Mark Wahlberg (Ted, The Gambler) is set to produce and possibly star in one of the versions. Patriots’ Day is based on the first-hand account of Ed Davis, who Wahlberg could end […]
Daredevil showrunner wants to see hard-R Punisher series
Daredevil is set to kick off the road to The Defenders this month, with the show set to be followed on Netflix by A.K.A. Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Asked by SciFiNow which other Marvel characters he’d like to see joining those on the streaming service, Daredevil showrunner Steven S. DeKnight has revealed […]
Fast & Furious 7 becomes fastest movie to hit $1 billion at the global box office
Universal Pictures is celebrating this weekend with the news that the James Wan-directed action sequel Fast & Furious 7 has become the first film of 2015 to reach the $1 billion milestone at the global box office. It also has the distinction of being the fastest movie to reach that figure, doing so in just […]
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 […]
Juan of the Dead helmer to direct an episode of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series season 2
The El Rey Network has announced that Cuban filmmaker Alejandro Brugues (Juan of the Dead, ABCs of Death 2) is set to direct the third episode of season two of Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series. Brugues joins a list of second season directors which includes Rodriguez, Eduardo Sanchez (The Blair Witch Project), […]
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. […]
Ciara Renee and Arthur Darvill cast as Hawkgirl and Rip Hunter in the Arrow/Flash spin-off series
The CW has added two familiar DC Comics characters to the cast of the upcoming Arrow/Flash spin-off, with Ciara Renee (Law & Order: SVU) set to play Kendra Saunders, a.k.a. Hawkgirl, and Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who) signing on as Rip Hunter. The character description for Kendra Saunders describes her as “a young woman who is […]
Daredevil’s Vincent D’Onofrio would love to see The Kingpin taking on Spider-Man
With Daredevil set to arrive on Netflix a week from today, IGN caught up with star Vincent D’Onofrio to ask him whether he’d like to see his character Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. The Kingpin, going up against the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. “That would be super-cool, yeah. To be able to kick Spider-Man’s butt would be awesome. […]
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams to guest star in Doctor Who
The BBC has announced that Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams is set for a guest role in the upcoming ninth series of Doctor Who, which is currently in production ahead of its premiere in the Autumn. “I’m so excited to be working on Doctor Who as it’s such a big and important part of […]
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 […]
