Dan Cooper, Author at Film Stories

Ridley Scott has his next three films lined up

by Dan Cooper | Jun 13, 2024 | News

Currently presiding over Gladiator 2 reshoots, 86 year-old director Ridley Scott has confirmed that he's got his next three films lined up and ready...

Sony acquires Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain in the US

by Dan Cooper | Jun 13, 2024 | News

The first time a Hollywood studio has purchased a major cinema chain in 75 years, Sony has acquired Alamo Drafthouse....

Asif Kapadia on Roger Federer film: 'Athletes die twice'

by Dan Cooper | Jun 12, 2024 | News

Asif Kapadia has co-directed 12 Final Days with Joe Sabia, a highly-anticipated look at tennis legend Roger Federer's retirement....

Paramount Skydance merger talks collapse

by Dan Cooper | Jun 12, 2024 | News

The long-running saga to place Paramount Global under the control of Skydance Media has reportedly concluded, with no deal in place....

Pixar: No thank you to live action remakes

by Dan Cooper | Jun 12, 2024 | News

Pixar boss Pete Docter is firm that the studio won't follow Disney's route with live action remakes in the style of The Jungle Book or The Lion King....

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Netflix drops new clip

by Dan Cooper | Jun 11, 2024 | News

Ahead of the film's release in July, Netflix releases a new clip featuring Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and helicopter piloting that would make...

Live action Lilo & Stitch coming this year

by Dan Cooper | Jun 11, 2024 | News

Disney+ looks to be the destination for the live action take of Disney's 2002 animated hit Lilo & Stitch, which is set for a 2024 release....

Stephen King's The Long Walk | Cast comes together for upcoming adaptation

by Dan Cooper | Jun 11, 2024 | News

Licorice Pizza star Cooper Hoffman is set to star alongside Industry's David Jonsson in the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's The Long Walk....

Three Bags Full | Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman to star in sheep detective comedy

by Dan Cooper | Jun 10, 2024 | News

Starring Emma Thomson and Hugh Jackman, Three Bags Full has been penned by Craig Mazin, the creator of last year's huge success, The Last Of Us....

Mickey 17 | Bong Joon-ho refutes claims that he doesn't have final cut

by Dan Cooper | Jun 10, 2024 | News

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho has addressed the widely-published report that claimed he was in a dispute with Warner Bros over Mickey 17....

Alien: Neverland | Noah Hawley's TV show titled, plot details confirmed

by Dan Cooper | Jun 10, 2024 | News

Ahead of its release next year, showrunner Noah Hawley's Alien TV show now has a title - Alien: Neverland. There are also new plot details....

Jordan Peele was reportedly offered Marvel's X-Men

by Dan Cooper | Jun 07, 2024 | News

Jordan Peele apparently opted not to take up an offer to join the MCU, and it turns out it was X-Men that was put before him....

Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme | Full cast announced

by Dan Cooper | Jun 07, 2024 | News

Reports that Wes Anderson was aiming for a scaled-back cast for espionage thriller The Phoenician Scheme may well have been off the mark....

Stunts finally being considered as an Oscars category

by Dan Cooper | Jun 07, 2024 | News

Oscar high-ups have revealed that early talks are underway to introduce some long overdue recognition for the stunt performer community....

Monster High movie | Universal and Mattel teaming up

by Dan Cooper | Jun 06, 2024 | News

Mattel and Universal are joining forces to bring Monster High to the movies: more on the film project here....

The Bride! Jake Gyllenhaal joins the upcoming James Whale remake

by Dan Cooper | Jun 06, 2024 | News

Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal has reportedly joined Maggie Gyllenhaal's remake of The Bride Of Frankenstein....

Sam Mendes' Beatles films have reportedly been cast

by Dan Cooper | Jun 06, 2024 | News

The cast of actors set to play The Beatles across four Sam Mendes films has reportedly been set, and includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney....

Inside Out 2 | Pixar releases final trailer

by Dan Cooper | Jun 05, 2024 | News

Ahead of the film's imminent release, Pixar and Disney have given us one final look at the anticipated sequel Inside Out 2....

The Avengers 5 | Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy reportedly lined up

by Dan Cooper | Jun 05, 2024 | News

Marvel Studios reportedly wants Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy director to take charge of The Avengers 5....

The Roses | Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa join cast

by Dan Cooper | Jun 05, 2024 | News

The full ensemble cast is announced for the remake of 1989's The War Of The Roses which will star Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch....

Paramount Skydance merger reportedly agreed

by Dan Cooper | Jun 04, 2024 | News

According to reports, the future of Paramount has finally been decided, with Skydance Media merging with the famous old studio in a deal worth $8bn....

Predator | Badlands is next film, Elle Fanning in talks to star

by Dan Cooper | Jun 04, 2024 | News

Elle Fanning is reportedly in talks to play the lead in Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg's follow up to 2022's well-received Predator film, Prey....

The Death Of Robin Hood | Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer film lands UK distribution

by Dan Cooper | Jun 04, 2024 | News

The Death Of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, has secured a UK distributor following A24's acquisition of the film's US rights....

Peanut Butter Falcon filmmakers to direct Riders Of Justice remake

by Dan Cooper | Jun 03, 2024 | News

Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson, who made Peanut Butter Falcon, have been hired to direct the English language remake of the Mads Mikkelsen-starring...