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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Double Take announces three new Night of the Living Dead comic book series
Double Take has announced that it is set to launch a new Ultimate Night of the Living Dead publishing initiative, which will feature three new comic book series set in the world of George A. Romero’s zombie classic. RISE Follow our favorite siblings, Barbara and Johnny, from the classic 1968 Night of the Living Dead […]
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 […]
Joss Whedon says he “was never thrilled” that Fox used Quicksilver in X-Men: Days of Future Past
During a lengthy piece over at Buzzfeed, Joss Whedon and Kevin Feige have been speaking about introducing the Maximoff twins Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch into the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the upcoming sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron, during which the director and producer commented on 20th Century Fox’s decision to include the […]
James Mangold confirms Hugh Jackman’s “one last time” as Logan is The Wolverine sequel
Yesterday Hugh Jackman posted an image of Wolverine’s adamantium claws, which came with the caption “one last time” – referring, it was assumed, to his imminent retirement from his signature role. At the time, it wasn’t clear whether Jackman was referring to a role in X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine 3, or even Fox’s upcoming spin-offs Deadpool […]
David Duchovny on returning to The X-Files
Having been rumoured at the start of the year, Fox confirmed this past week that it is to reopen The X-Files for a new six-episode series, which will reunite creator Chris Carter with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Following the news, The New York Times caught up with Duchovny, where he shared a few […]
Stephen Dorff joins Texas Chain Saw Massacre prequel Leatherface, plot details revealed
According to Bloody Disgusting, Stephen Dorff (Blade, Immortals) has signed on to play Texas Ranger Hal Hartman in Leatherface, Millennium and Lionsgate’s upcoming prequel to Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The site reports that Dorff’s character “is a a lean, mean Texas Ranger who has a vendetta against the teen boy who grows […]
