Yearly Archives: 2016
Michelle Yeoh Joins “Star Trek: Discovery”
The first cast member is onboard for "Star Trek: Discovery" with acclaimed actress Michelle Yeoh set to headline the CBS All Access series. ...
Kathleen Kennedy On The Future Of “Star Wars”
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy sat down with both Variety and EW this week for lengthy interviews to discuss the future of the "Star Wars"...
Parker Posey Is Dr. Smith In “Lost In Space”
Parker Posey has joined the cast of Netflix's remake of Irwin Allen's 1965 cult sci-fi TV classic "Lost In Space" which Legendary TV will...
Chappelle To Make $60M From Specials?
Made in the wake of his SNL hosting debut, Dave Chappelle's three comedy special deal at Netflix is reportedly worth up to $60 million...
TV News: Powerpuff, Gotham, Genius, Monarchy
The Powerpuff Girls
Hulu has secured exclusive streaming rights to the entire franchise of Cartoon Network's animated series "The Powerpuff Girls". In the show,...
“John Wick” Helmer Tackling “Highlander” Reboot
After co-directing the first "John Wick" and helming the sequel all on his own, director Chad Stahelski has scored a new high-profile gig -...
“Rogue One” Headed For $130-150M Debut
The first tracking numbers are in for Lucasfilm and Disney's spin-off film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and the projections are very good...
“Moonlight,” “Honey” Top Spirit Nominations
The Film Independent Spirit Awards have been great prognosticators lately with the winners of the top prize for the last three years in a...
Details On “Assassin’s Creed” Game Refresh
Ubisoft didn't release a new entry in the "Assassin's Creed" video game franchise this year, chalking up the issue to understandable franchise fatigue.
Now, Ubisoft...
Feige: A Marvel & Fox Deal Is An “Impossibility”
Whenever there's an article on the future of the "X-Men" franchise, you're guaranteed to read several comments calling for 20th Century Fox to come...
New Details On “Tomb Raider” Film Reboot
All that's been known about the plot of Warner Brothers' upcoming "Tomb Raider" film reboot is that it will follow in the style of...
Britton, Platt Join The Wonder Woman Biopic
Acting veterans Connie Britton and Oliver Platt have joined the cast of Angela Robinson's "Professor Marston & The Wonder Woman".
The film details the true...
“Beasts” Sequel Loses A Guy, Retains A Girl
Two key faces in the supporting cast of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" are that of Colin Farrell and Zoe Kravitz. ...
Trailer: Aliens Invade Russia In “Attraction”
The trailer is out for "Attraction," a new Russian alien invasion film from director Fedor Bondarchuk ("Stalingrad"). Art Pictures Studio and Vodorod produces...
Poster For McAvoy & Shyamalan’s “Split”
Universal Pictures has released a new poster for M. Night Shyamalan's thriller "Split" starring James McAvoy and produced by Jason Blum.
Shyamalan and Blum previously...
“Big Short” Helmer Plans Dick Cheney Film
"The Big Short" and "Anchorman" helmer Adam McKay will next direct an untitled drama about former Vice President Dick Cheney that is setup at...
ABC Planning A Remake Of “Salamander”
ABC has scored the U.S. remake rights to 2012 Belgian TV thriller series "Salamander".
The original follows an incorruptible, old-school police inspector (Filip Peeters) whose...
“Moana” Headed For $75M Opening Weekend
Disney Animation Studios' "Moana" is reportedly projected to gross $75 million or more over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday which gets underway tomorrow.
Reviews so far...
First Poster, New Photos From “Silence”
Paramount Pictures, Fabrica de Cine and Ai Films have released the official poster art and three new photos of actor Andrew Garfield in Martin...
“Inhumans” Plans Labor Day IMAX Launch
It now looks like ABC and IMAX are targeting a Labor Day holiday weekend debut for the big screen double-episode premiere of Marvel's "The...
Wheatley, Hiddleston Reunite On “Hard Boiled”?
Following their pairing together on "High Rise," it looks like we might be in for a reunion of director Ben Wheatley and actor Tom...
“Grand Tour” Sets Amazon Streaming Record
Following much promotion, the launch of Amazon's racing series "The Grand Tour" has overtaken "The Man In The High Castle" as its most-streamed original...
More “Wedding Crashers” Sequel Details
Following comments by actress Isla Fisher the other day suggesting it was moving along, it has been confirmed that "Fist Fight" scribes Evan Susser...
Heard Targeted In “London Fields” Lawsuit
The producers of the film adaptation Martin Amis' dysoptian novel "London Fields" have filed suit against actress Amber Heard, accusing her of sabotaging the...
“Pacific Rim: Maelstrom” Australian Set Photos
The first bit of exterior shooting on the science-fiction action sequel "Pacific Rim: Maelstrom" took place in Sydney yesterday as parts of Cronulla Beach...
Angela Bassett To Play Mother Of “Black Panther”
Angela Bassett is set to play Ramonda, mother of Wakandan Prince T'Challa and his costumed hero namesake "Black Panther" for Marvel Studios.
Ryan Coogler is...
Legendary Scores Film Rights To “Dune”
Legendary Entertainment has acquired the film and television motion picture rights to Frank Herbert's "Dune" novel series from the late author's estate.
The agreement allows...
News Bits: Mune, Predator, Gold, Peaks
Mune: Guardian of the Moon
GKids has acquired the North American distribution rights to the upcoming French animated film "Mune: The Guardian of the Moon"...
“Dark Crystal 2” To Live As A Comic Mini-Series
After more than three decades, the sequel to Jim Henson and Frank Oz's fantasy classic "The Dark Crystal" is coming - sadly only in...
Gary Shore To Direct “The Great Game”
Gary Shore ("Dracula Untold") has been set to direct the historical epic "The Great Game" for Cross Creek Pictures.
Bryan McMullin's script is set during...