The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Birdman star Michael Keaton has signed on to produce and star in Imagine Agents, an adaptation of the Boom! comic book series from creators Brian Joines and Bachan. Imagine Agents “tackles the idea that the imaginary friends of children are actually very real and centers on an organization titled […]
B.J. Novak signs on for McDonald’s Founder Biopic starring Michael Keaton
As if The Founder didn’t already sound promising enough the highly anticipated biopic, telling the story of the notorious McDonald’s exec Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton), has just added another very talented actor to its cast. B.J. Novak of NBC’s The Office has now joined the pic, marking the actor/comedian’s reunion with director John Lee Hancock. […]
Laura Dern set to star in McDonald’s drama The Founder
The Hollywood Reporter has exclusive news this evening with word of that Oscar nominee Laura Dern (Wild) is in talks to join The Founder, the new drama which tells the story of the rise of McDonald’s and its vast food empire. Fellow Oscar nominee Michael Keaton (Birdman) stars in the film as Ray Kroc, the […]
Interview: Michael Keaton talks Birdman
Ahead of its Blu-ray and DVD release next Monday, Michael Keaton discusses Birdman… Were you fearful about giving such a warts-and-all performance? Kind of, yeah. When you’re presented with a movie and a role, I think a lot of times it’s good if you’re a little bit frightened. “I don’t know if I can pull […]
Michael Keaton on the uproar over his casting as Batman
When Ben Affleck was announced as taking on the role of The Dark Knight in next year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the negative reaction to the news wasn’t the first time that Warner Bros. had found itself under fire for its casting of the Caped Crusader. Michael Keaton suffered a similar fate as […]
Seth Grahame-Smith says Beetlejuice sequel to shoot this year
Back in 2011, writer-producer Seth Grahame-Smith was brought on board to develop a sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice, which – over the past year – seems to be edging ever closer to becoming a reality. We’ve heard on numerous occasions that director Tim Burton and stars Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder are all […]
Michael Keaton in talks for McDonald’s Mogul role in The Founder
Birdman actor Michael Keaton is flying high these days. Now the recipient of a Golden Globe award (and likely an Oscar to follow) for his work on the Alejandro González Iñárritu film, an abundance of choice roles are bound to present themselves to him. Less than a week after his big win at the Globes, […]
Michael Keaton in talks for Kong: Skull Island
Michael Keaton is reportedly in talks to star in Legendary Pictures’ Kong: Skull Island according to Deadline. Keaton is currently receiving a great deal of awards buzz for his role in Birdman. Kong: Skull Island promises to fully immerse audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the iconic ape as a team of explorers ventures deep […]
Movie Review – Birdman (2014)
Birdman, 2014. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts, Jeremy Shamos, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan and Edward Norton. SYNOPSIS: A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. Virtuoso […]
Movie Review – Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
Birdman, 2014 Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu Starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts, Jeremy Shamos, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Edward Norton SYNOPSIS: A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. When Birdman debuted […]