We’re only two-fifths of the way through Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Avengers: Age of Ultron still to come, but if the generally-reliable Schmoes Know are to be believed, Marvel Studios has already laid out its plans for its third wave […]
Chris Pratt and Danny McBride reportedly offered roles in Knight Rider movie
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about The Weinstein Company’s planned Knight Rider movie, but now a new casting rumour has surfaced from Schmoes Know claiming that both Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation, The LEGO Movie) and Danny McBride (Despicable Me, This Is the End) have both received offers to star in the […]
Michael Keaton confirms discussions with Tim Burton over Beetlejuice 2
Last year, it was revealed that Tim Burton has turned his attention to the long-rumoured sequel to his 1988 breakthrough Beetlejuice, and now leading man Michael Keaton has confirmed that he’s been speaking to the director about returning to the role of the mischievous trickster and “bio-exorcist” during a promotional interview with MTV for his […]
Firefly producer teases a return as a limited series
Damn you Tim Minear. The writer and producer of Firefly has teased fans of Joss Whedon’s cult classic television series in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, suggesting a possible return as a limited series. While discussing the show, he said: “I would never foreclose the possibility [of a return]. The fact that it was even […]
Anthony Mackie on playing Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, pestering Marvel for The Avengers: Age of Ultron role
Speaking to Total Film (via CBM), Marvel Cinematic Universe newcomer Anthony Mackie has discussed his role as Sam Wilson – a.k.a. Falcon – in the upcoming superhero sequel Captain America: The Winter Soldier, discussing how his character gets his name, and revealing that his costume is set to evolve in future Captain America sequels. “The […]
Al Pacino Retrospective – Scarface
Jackson Ball continues our Al Pacino Retrospective with Scarface… Some films are almost inexplicable watchable. Measured solely on their individual components – such as foul language, unrelenting gore and non-stop, start-to-finish intensity – these films ought to drive audiences away, or at least make them think twice about a second viewing. However, the ultimate sum […]
Special Features – Why Arkham Asylum should be a live-action movie
With the animated movie Batman: Assault on Arkham set for release later this year, Anthony Stokes feels that Arkham Asylum would be better suited as a live-action movie…. A lot of the time I find myself stuck in the middle of excitement and disappointment with news that is generally regarded as a reason to celebrate. […]
Gary Oldman offers some Jim Gordon advice to Gotham’s Ben McKenzie
Earlier this week it was announced that Ben McKenzie (Southland, Batman: Year One) will take on the role of Detective Jim Gordon in Fox’s upcoming Batman prequel series Gotham, and now McKenzie has received some words of advice from the last man to don the ‘tache, Gary Oldman, who starred as Gordon in Batman Begins, […]
Special Features – The Problem with Remaking Good Movies
Anghus Houvouras on the problem with remaking good movies…. Lamenting about the woeful lack of originality in Hollywood is hardly novel. Much like the politics or religion, it’s a topic that gets discussed often but rarely comes to any real resolution. I’ve said it a dozen times in a dozen columns: Hollywood studios are averse […]
Clancy Brown comments on Jesse Eisenberg’s casting as Lex Luthor in Batman vs. Superman
Last month, it was announced that Jesse Eisenberg had secured the role of Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel sequel Batman vs. Superman, and now long-time Lex voice actor Clancy Brown has shared his thoughts on Eisenberg’s casting during an interview with Comic Book Resources to promote his latest movie Sparks: “I think […]
