It’s Christmas season and we look back at Netlix’s The Christmas Chronicles movies and ponder if Kurt Russell will come down the chimney for another… The trees and decorations are up, you’re buying candy, cookies and booze ahead of the holidays and then rebuying it all when you eat and drink those intended gifts yourself. […]
The Thursday Murder Club adds Tom Ellis, Richard E. Grant, Sarah Niles and more
Netflix has just added even more members to the ensemble cast of The Thursday Murder Club, a film adaptation of Richard Osman’s mystery novel. Joining the film is Tom Ellis (Lucifer), Richard E. Grant (Saltburn), Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso), Paul Freeman (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark), Geoff Bell (Absentia) and Ingrid Oliver […]
The Thursday Murder Club casts David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays and Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Chris Columbus’ upcoming crime comedy The Thursday Murder Club has added several actors to its ensemble cast. Per Deadline, David Tennant (Good Omens), Jonathan Pryce (The Crown), Naomi Ackie (Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody), Daniel Mays (Franklin) and Henry Lloyd-Hughes (Killing Eve) will star in the film. The Thursday Murder Club already features Helen Mirren […]
Mrs. Doubtfire at 30: The Story Behind the Timeless Comedy Classic
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando delves into the story behind the comedy classic Mrs. Doubtfire… Many have found solace and happiness through Robin Williams’ efforts. Over the years the gifted performer have captivated audiences the world over through his soulful performances and artful comedy. Mrs. Doubtfire was one of the movies that […]
Chris Columbus wants to see his 3-hour Peeves the Poltergeist cut of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone released
Having just passed the twenty-year milestone of the Philosopher’s Stone (or ‘Sorcerer‘ depending on your Muggle address), we’re getting a lot of Harry Potter chat swooping online like a pre-Christmas owl-post depot. So following on from the news that the film series’ main trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson were reuniting for […]
Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson to reunite for Return to Hogwarts special
With today being the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (or Sorcerer’s Stone as it is known in the US), HBO Max has announced the reunion special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The retrospective special will see the film series’ main trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reuniting with […]
Chris Columbus is interested in adapting Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with the original trio
Director Chris Columbus, who helmed Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, has expressed his interest in developing a film adaptation of the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. In an interview with Variety, not only did the filmmaker reveal that he would like to adapt the Harry Potter sequel […]
Chris Columbus wouldn’t like Harry Potter to be rebooted or remade as “we need more original content”
Director Chris Columbus, who helmed Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, has revealed that he doesn’t like the idea of the Harry Potter franchise be rebooted or remade. In an interview with Jake Hamilton, Columbus discussed how there is “no point” in redoing the Harry Potter franchise which also led […]
Chris Columbus is no longer directing Five Nights at Freddy’s movie
Development on the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie adaptation has been stuck in production limbo for years, and now, it seems the upcoming Blumhouse project has hit another roadblock. During an interview with Collider, Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum has revealed that director Chris Columbus is no longer attached to the project. Additionally, Blum denied to […]
Chris Columbus developing House of Secrets series for Disney+
Home Alone and Harry Potter director Chris Columbus is teaming with Disney+ for a live-action TV series adaptation of House of Secrets, the children’s fantasy book series he co-authored with Ned Vizzini. As per THR, House of Secrets follows siblings Brendan, Eleanor and Cordelia Walker, who “aren’t pleased when their family relocates to a creepy […]
