Last month it was reported that a remake of King Kong vs. Godzilla was in the works at Legendary Pictures, and now Legendary and Universal have officially announced that they are bringing their Godzilla and King Kong (which kicks off in 2017 with Kong: Skull Island) franchises together for an epic showdown in Godzilla vs. Kong […]
Luther creator Neil Cross to pen Escape from New York remake
It looks like 20th Century Fox’s remake of the John Carpenter cult classic Escape from New York has found itself a writer, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Neil Cross (Luther, Mama) has signed on to pen the script.The new version of Escape from New York is set to be executive produced by Carpenter, with […]
Angelina Jolie could be boarding Murder on the Orient Express
Variety is reporting that Angelina Jolie (By The Sea) is in talks to join the cast of Murder on the Orient Express, a remake of the 1974 classic based on Agatha Christie’s novel.Thor and Cinderella director Kenneth Branagh is helming the film as well as starring in the lead role of Hercule Poirot. Simon Kinberg (X-Men: […]
Nick Cassavetes to write and direct Road House starring Ronda Rousey
Last month it was announced that UFC star Ronda Rousey will star in the lead role in the upcoming remake of the 1989 cult classic Road House, and now the film has secured a writer and director. According to Variety, Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook, Alpha Dog) has signed on to helm the film, as well […]
Wayne Bastrup joins Tom Hanks in Clint Eastwood’s Sully
Wayne Bastrup has joined Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart in the Clint Eastwood directed ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ movie Sully, which is currently filming in New York and is based on the true events that took place in 2009 on US Airways Flight 1549. Bastrup, who appeared in this year’s Terminator Genisys, will play Brian […]
Supergirl casting five new supporting characters for season 2, including Lena Luthor
We’ve already heard this week that Melissa Benoist’s Kara Zor-El will be joined by her cousin Superman when Supergirl makes the jump to The CW in the fall, and now TV Line is reporting that the show is casting five new supporting roles for its second season.First up as a series regular is Lex Luthor’s […]
Danger Mouse heading to the big screen for animated movie
Fresh from his 21st century TV revival, The Tracking Board is reporting that Danger Mouse is heading to the big screen, with an animated feature film in development from StudioCanal, Sony Pictures Animation, Original Film and Fremantle Media. The site reports that Neal Mortiz and Toby Ascher will produce the film, with sources suggesting that […]
Very NSFW first teaser trailer for horror comedy The Greasy Strangler
A trailer has arrived online for the upcoming horror comedy The Greasy Strangler, which marks the feature directorial debut of Jim Hosking (The ABCS of Death 2); check it out below after the official synopsis, but be warned – it’s very NSFW… The Los Angeles-set tale follows Ronnie, a man who runs a Disco Walking tour […]
Marvel announces Captain Marvel Young Adult novel
Yesterday at the New York Comic Con, Marvel announced that Carol Danvers is set to headline her own YA novel, which will be written by Shannon and Dean Hale.“We’re very excited about this, because of the top level talent that we’re able to bring on,” states Marvel editor Sana Amanat. “We really believe that there’s an […]
Vin Diesel hints at second Marvel role, teasing Black Bolt of the Inhumans?
Despite lending his voice to Groot in last year’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Vin Diesel has dropped a number of teases over the past year suggesting that a second Marvel role could be on the cards in the future, and he’s been at it again at the New York Comic Con, where he’s been promoting […]
