Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit film rights sold to Swedish games publisher
by Dan Cooper | Aug 19, 2022 | News
The rights to make Lord Of The Rings movies, games and theme parks now sit with a new owner: more details here....
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Shooting finally begins on Michael Mann's long-gestating Ferrari biopic
by Dan Cooper | Aug 18, 2022 | News
Michael Mann returns to directing for the first time since 2015's Blackhat, continuing a prolific year for the filmmaker....
Trailer released for The Greatest Beer Run Ever
by Dan Cooper | Aug 18, 2022 | News
Russell Crowe and Zac Efron star in this upcoming buddy comedy from Peter Farrelly, The Greatest Beer Run Ever: here's the trailer....
Jamie Foxx offers an update on his shelved directorial debut, All-Star Weekend
by Dan Cooper | Aug 18, 2022 | News
Jamie Foxx's debut outing as a filmmaker seems to have been indefinitely put on hold due to growing sensitivity surrounding comedy content. ...
Mark Wahlberg to star in action-comedy, The Family Plan
by Dan Cooper | Aug 17, 2022 | News
Mark Wahlberg adds another film to his slate, as he signs up for The Family Plan: more details on the film here....
Ezra Miller, star of The Flash apologises for behaviour, seeks treatment
by Dan Cooper | Aug 17, 2022 | News
Ezra Miller takes the first step in an attempt to salvage their career which has become mired in controversy for some time now....
Robert De Niro to play two roles in pedigree mob drama, Wiseguys
by Dan Cooper | Aug 17, 2022 | News
Robert De Niro is part of a creative 'dream team' for Wiseguys, that also includes Barry Levinson and Nicholas Pileggi....
Re-releasing films in cinemas with extra footage: a few thoughts
by Dan Cooper | Aug 16, 2022 | Feature, News
Re-releasing films with a bit of tacked-on footage is becoming an increasingly frequent occurrence - a few thoughts on a growing trend....
Austin Powers: plans might just be afoot for Dr Evil spin-off movie
by Dan Cooper | Aug 16, 2022 | News
The legendary nemesis from the Austin Powers trilogy may be gearing up for a long-awaited comeback. ...
Ed Skrein hungry for the big time in trailer for I Used To Be Famous
by Dan Cooper | Aug 16, 2022 | News
Catch the trailer for the upcoming British comedy I Used To Be Famous, set to release on Netflix in September. ...
Viola Davis to pull strings in the Hunger Games prequel film
by Dan Cooper | Aug 16, 2022 | News
The Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis has been cast in a key role in Lionsgate's upcoming The Hunger Games prequel....
Damon Lindelof weighs in on The Great Marvel Debate
by Dan Cooper | Aug 15, 2022 | News
Damon Lindelof has joined the ever-growing ranks of filmmakers offering their thoughts on the place of the MCU within modern cinema. ...
MGM announces Warner Bros as its new international partner
by Dan Cooper | Aug 15, 2022 | News
Moving forwards, Warner Bros will handle MGM's international distribution, with one notable exception....
Emily Blunt joins David Leitch's remake of The Fall Guy
by Dan Cooper | Aug 15, 2022 | News
The Fall Guy will feature Blunt opposite Ryan Gosling as stunt performers who hunt the odd bounty in their spare time. ...
Sharlto Copley says District 10 is at least a year away from shooting
by Dan Cooper | Aug 12, 2022 | News
The District 9 star Sharlto Copley has offered an update on the progress of the long-awaited sequel to the 2009 sci-fi classic....
Michael Mann almost made a James Dean Biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio
by Dan Cooper | Aug 12, 2022 | News
Michael Mann's planned James Dean biopic hit the buffers over a worry to do with Leonardo DiCaprio....
Warner Bros reportedly considering three options for The Flash
by Dan Cooper | Aug 12, 2022 | News
The troubled production of The Flash is leaving Warner Bros with a decision to make....
Other DCEU productions are reportedly 'safe' in the wake of Batgirl cancellation
by Dan Cooper | Aug 11, 2022 | News
A few surprising details have also emerged regarding the future of the DC Extended Universe - the DCEU - in a new report. ...
Trailer is served for Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes in The Menu
by Dan Cooper | Aug 11, 2022 | News
Two critically-acclaimed actors in a dark comedy thriller: Searchlight Pictures’ The Menu continues to look enticing. L...
Upcoming thriller Fall used deepfake tech to remove expletives
by Dan Cooper | Aug 11, 2022 | News
Developing deepfake technology has been used to significantly alter a film for the first time, but probably not for the last. ...
Chad Stahelski offers another update on the Highlander remake
by Dan Cooper | Aug 10, 2022 | News
The team behind the reboot of Highlander are 'closer than they've ever been' to officially announcing the film. ...
Leads announced for Ethan Coen's first solo movie
by Dan Cooper | Aug 10, 2022 | News
One half of the Coen Brothers is set to make his sort-of solo directorial debut with an as yet untitled road trip movie....
Ben Stokes: Phoenix From The Ashes, produced by Sam Mendes: trailer.
by Dan Cooper | Aug 10, 2022 | News
Ben Stokes: Phoenix From The Ashes will focus on the life and career of Ben Stokes, rolling out via Amazon Prime to over 240 countries....
Tom Cruise's next projects? An action film, a musical, or more Les Grossman
by Dan Cooper | Aug 09, 2022 | News
Tom Cruise is approaching the next stage of his career, and a few details have emerged as to what direction that might take....
Ezra Miller charged with burglary, future of The Flash in further doubt
by Dan Cooper | Aug 09, 2022 | News
The DCEU's incumbent movie Flash - Ezra Miller - may find their role in peril following this latest sorry turn in an ongoing saga. ...
Vue cinema chain reduces its value by half
by Dan Cooper | Aug 08, 2022 | News
The toll of Covid and sluggish sales have led to Vue significantly re-evaluating its commercial worth: more here....
Scoob!: Holiday Haunt score being recorded despite film's cancellation
by Dan Cooper | Aug 08, 2022 | News
Warner Bros has pulled the plug on Scoob!: Holiday Haunt but the score will be recorded because everybody's already been paid....
Jamie Foxx breaks silence on Spawn
by Dan Cooper | Aug 08, 2022 | News
Spawn is the comic book movie project that has been stuck in development hell for years - and it may yet emerge one day if Jamie Foxx has his way. ...
Lashana Lynch cast as Rita Marley in Bob Marley biopic
by Dan Cooper | Aug 05, 2022 | News
Paramount's planned Bob Marley biopic continues to move forward, with Lashana Lynch the latest addition to the cast....
Warner Bros Discovery CEO reveals plans to emulate Marvel's MCU
by Dan Cooper | Aug 05, 2022 | News
Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav aims to head off Batgirl cancellation by announcing a plan to come up with a plan....
Batgirl: has the DC Extended Universe now reached its nadir?
by Dan Cooper | Aug 05, 2022 | Feature, News
Warner Bros Discovery's handling of the DCEU has reached a new low with the Batgirl debacle - can it get any worse?....
First trailer revealed for Martin McDonagh's The Banshees Of Inisherin
by Dan Cooper | Aug 05, 2022 | News
The upcoming The Banshees Of Inisherin will reunite Martin McDonagh with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, stars of the much-loved In Bruges....
