Dubious rumour of the day time! Back in February, it was claimed by OK! that Marvel Studios is eyeing Angelina Jolie to direct its first female-led superhero offering Captain Marvel, and now the magazine is added to is report by suggesting that Jolie will direct Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) in the title role […]
James Gunn has completed the first draft of Guardians of the Galaxy 2
Writer and Director James Gunn has revealed that the first draft for Guardians of the Galaxy 2 has now been completed. Taking to his social media, Gunn said: “Phew. After 48 days straight without a day off, the the first draft of #GotG2 is done. I’m sorry to all my friends and family who I […]
James Bond franchise moving to Warner Bros. after Spectre?
It looks like the James Bond franchise could be set for a new home after this year’s Spectre, with Variety reporting that the release of 007’s 24th (official) adventure marks the end of a deal between MGM and Sony. According to the site, it’s thought that the close relationship between MGM boss Gary Barber and […]
Nikolaj Arcel in talks to direct The Dark Tower
Back in April it was announced that the long-gestating adaptation of Stephen King’s epic fantasy series The Dark Tower from Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman and Brian Grazer had been resurrected by Sony and Media Rights Capital, and now it looks like a director may have been found. According to Deadline, Nikolaj Arcel is in talks […]
Ted Melfi and Jonathan Levine lead Spider-Man director shortlist
Over the weekend it was reported that five young actors had tested for the role of Peter Parker in Sony and Marvel’s upcoming Spider-Man reboot, and now it seems the two studios have whittled down their director shortlist to four possibilities. According to Deadline, the candidates to helm the solo movie have been whittled down […]
Luke Mitchell promoted to series regular for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3
The official Marvel site has announced that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has picked up a new series regular for its upcoming third season in Luke Mitchell, who plays the Inhuman character Lincoln Campbell. “Luke proved a valuable addition to our cast in Season 2, and after seeing him light up the screen with his charisma we […]
Sendhil Ramamurthy returning for Heroes Reborn, joins Stan Lee’s Lucky Man
Deadline is reporting that Sendhil Ramamurthy is set to reprise the role of Dr. Mohinder Suresh in NBC’s upcoming Heroes revival Heroes Reborn, as well as bagging a supporting part in the Sky 1 superhero drama Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. Ramamurthy becomes the fifth Heroes star to return for NBC’s event series after Jack Coleman’s […]
Trinity Films to join forces with Sadie Frost and Emma Comley for the release of Buttercup Bill
Trinity Films has announced the upcoming release of Buttercup Bill, the debut feature from New York filmmakers Remy Bennett and Emilie Richard-Froozan, which will be the first production for Sadie Frost and Emma Comley’s new company Blonde to Black Pictures. Buttercup Bill is scheduled for release in Cinemas, On Demand and DVD in the UK […]
Ant-Man will contain references to Spider-Man and OsCorp
In a news day that also has rumours of Batman’s role in Suicide Squad, the chaps over at Latino Review have another new “scoop” for Marvel’s upcoming release of Ant-Man. Get your pinch of salt ready. According to the website, Ant-Man will contain “lots of talk and references” to both Spider-Man and OsCorp in the […]
Dwayne Johnson producing and starring in a remake of Big Trouble in Little China
Following the box office success of his latest disaster movie San Andreas, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is reportedly set to produce and star in a remake of 80s cult favourite Big Trouble in Little China. The Wrap are reporting that Big Trouble in Little China is one of Johnson’s favourite movies and he will play […]
