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DC Secret Six TV Series Announced
Warner Bros. and DC continue to expand on the small screen as the latest sees a Secret Six TV series in development at CBS. Variety reports the Secret Six TV series has received a pilot production commitment at the network. The series is described as following six morally ambiguous strangers, each with their own unique…
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Disney Doesn’t Want Oscars For Avengers: Infinity War
This is laughable at best. It’s known that Disney is currently running a big time campaign to get the Marvel Studios Black Panther movie nominated for a huge list of Oscars, but now it’s also learned at the same time they are also slightly campaigning for The Avengers: Infinity War. Disney has their “For Your Consideration”…
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Spider-Man: Far From Home Poster Spotted At Licensing Expo
A teaser poster for Spider-Man: Far From Home has been spotted at the Brand Licensing Europe 2018 event in London. The poster features Spider-Man stuck to the side about to shoot out his webbing. Obliviously the poster is basically just a promo whipped up for the event, but it’s still cool to see the movie getting…
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Spider-Man Said To Be In Kraven Movie
Following the apparent success of Venom, Sony is continuing to build their own Marvel universe with new details learned about the Kraven the Last Hunter movie including that it looks to feature Spider-Man. The screenwriter of Kraven, Richard Wenk, let it be known in an interview that Kraven “comes face to face with Spider-Man.” “Well I’m just…
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Composer Michael Giacchino Back For Spider-Man: Far From Home
It’s learned that Michael Giacchino will be back to compose the music for Spider-Man: Far From Home, the sequel to Marvel Studios’ first Spidey movie. Michael Giacchino is also known for scoring a plethora of movies including Doctor Strange, Star Wars Rogue One, War for the Planet of the Apes and Incredibles 2. Have a…
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World War Z 2 Moving Forward, Finally
It’s learned that World War Z 2 will finally see the light of day as the producers on the flick let it be known that filming will start June 2019. Variety caught up with the producers who confirm that Brad Pitt will be back as Gerry Lane with David Fincher on board as director. The…
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Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Trailer Coming Tomorrow
Disney released the poster for their live-action Aladdin movie teasing a first look trailer will be release tomorrow. Update: Watch the teaser trailer here. Will Smith, who voices the Genie, posted the poster with, “LEMME OUT!! 🙂 Can’t wait for y’all to see Me BLUE!” “Choose wisely,” the poster also teases. The live-action Aladdin is based on…
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Dakota Johnson Wants To Play Catwoman
Dakota Johnson, known for the Fifty Shades of Grey movies, offers up she wants to play Catwoman. The 29-year-old actress, who also happens to be the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, is asked by Vanity Fair in the below “Like Detector Test” video, if she would be up for a Marvel movie. Dakota…
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Joker Fire Movie Under Fire For Extras Treatment
While it pays to be in Hollywood, apparently if you are an extra in the Joker movie, it doesn’t pay to be on set — especially if you need to use the bathroom. It’s reported that extras taking part in a subway scene in the Joker movie were locked on a subway car for more than…
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Christopher Reeve Superman Rumored To Return In Hologram Form
Probably the most beloved depictions of the Man of Steel is the Christopher Reeve version from the Richard Donner movies, and now it is said that version of Superman will make a return to the big screen in hologram form. The info comes from a Redditor who states he attended a 40th Anniversary screening of…
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Netflix Witcher Cast Revealed; Stars Henry Cavill
Following Henry Cavill, Netflix has announced the cast of their eight episode Witcher series, which is currently filming. It seems the backlash surrounding Ciri was just a bit over dramatic. Have a look below! NETFLIX’S THE WITCHER CASTS PIVOTAL ROLES OF CIRI & YENNEFER The pivotal role of Ciri, Princess of Cintra, will be played by Freya…
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Michael Rosenbaum Interested In Suicide Squad 2 With James Gunn
Following Dave Bautista, now Michael Rosenbaum is apparently interested in a role for James Gunn’s Suicide Squad 2. Michael Rosenbaum, whom James Gunn cast as Martinex in Guardians of the Galaxy 2, responded to Dave Bautista’s tweet, which saw the Drax-actor state, “Where do I sign up?” “Sign me up too,” Rosenbaum replied, who happens to be a good friend to…
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Jared Leto Films Morbius In February
With what looks to be a success for Sony with Venom, up next in its Spider-Man shared spinoff universe is the Jared Leto Morbius the Living Vampire movie. Sony and Venom producers Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach confirm Morbius is next and will film in February. “More or less, February?” Avi Arad confirms to Collider.…
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Dwayne Johnson Signs With Netflix For New Movie
It’s announced that Dwayne Johnson and his production company have signed with Netflix for a new movie, presently titled John Henry and the Statesmen, with Jack Kasdan, the director of the recent Jumanji, on board as director. Here is the official announcement: DWAYNE JOHNSON AND DANY GARCIA’S SEVEN BUCKS PRODUCTIONS AND BEAU FLYNN’S FLYNNPICTURECO. LAUNCH…
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James Gunn’s BrightBurn Horror Movie Moves Forward
The news of James Gunn getting fired by Disney just so happened to coincide with the week of the San Diego Comic-Con, which was supposed to see Gunn attend for his new horror movie. Following the controversial news having hit that week in July, James Gunn’s planned appearance at the Sony SDCC panel was canceled,…
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Venom Breaks Another Box Office Record
Venom has broken another record at the box office as it now also scores the best Monday in October. Yesterday for Columbus Day saw Venom bring in $9.6 million, which beats out the previous record holder of Gravity‘s $6.2 million. Venom is now just under $90 million for its four-day opening with $89,887,099; it’s three-day opening weekend has been…
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Ben Affleck Signs For New Movie With Gavin O’Connor
With the news about James Gunn comes a small tidbit regarding Ben Affleck signing on for a new movie with director Gavin O’Connor, who was previously attached to direct Suicide Squad 2. Regarding Gunn, it’s reported he will be writing Suicide Squad 2 and will possibly direct, depending on how things turn out. Getting back to…
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Dave Bautista Wants In On James Gunn’s Suicide Squad 2
Earlier today saw the big news that Warner Bros. has signed James Gunn to write Suicide Squad 2, and now Dave Bautista wants in! Dave Bautista, who has been the most outspoken person about James Gunn getting fired, takes to Twitter to react to the news. “Where do I sign up!” Dave Bautista tweeted in…
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No Jared Leto For Suicide Squad 2 Most Likely Because of James Gunn
Earlier today saw the news that former Marvel director James Gunn, who was fired because of tweets about rape and pedophilia, will be writing Suicide Squad 2 with an eye to possibly direct. The various Hollywood trade sites report that Gunn’s take on the Suicide Squad characters will be brand new, which has lead to…
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The Walking Dead Season 9 Ratings Tank Big Time
The Walking Dead could be on its last leg as the ratings for its Season 9 premiere have tanked big time, coming in at nearly half its audience from previous seasons. Sunday’s episode saw only 6.08 million viewers tune in, which is down a whopping 47 percent from Season 8’s premiere episode that was watched…