Sony Plans Ghostbusters Animated Movie

Producer Ivan Reitman and Sony are reportedly developing an animated Ghostbusters movie. Paul Feig’s  live action franchise reboot starring Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy is already currently in post-production, set for relase next summer.

The studio seems determined to make the most of their potentially lucrative franchise. Another live action Ghostbusters film is already in development with Captain America directing duo Joe & Anthony Russo working with writer Drew Pearce. 

It’s unclear whether the new animated project would be related to Paul Feig’s female lead effort, the original films or perhaps an entirely new expansion for the ever growing Ghostbusters universe.

It’s already being speculated that the use of animation could be a way to allow the aging stars of the original series like Dan Aykroyd, Sigounrey Weaver and Bill Murray to reprise their younger roles more extensively. However such a scenario seems unlikely.

Final Spectre Trailer

James Bond’s latest adventure Spectre arrives in UK cinemas on 26th October but here’s the latest and apparently final trailer released by Sony and Eon. 

Official Synopsis below as well for anyone who want’s an even better idea what’s going on:

A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE.

Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond’s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.

As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.

Spice Girls 20th Anniversary Reunion Update

Melanie Chisholm aka Mel C spoke to Red Carpet News at the gala performance for The Rocky Horror Show in London in aid of Amnesty International. Mel cleared up he recent rumors surrounding plans for a Spice Girls reunion to celebrate 20 years of the band in 2016.

Mel confirmed that talks are ongoing and that while no firm plan have yet been put in place, they girls are very much hoping to do some kind of performance to celebrate the anniversary. Mel also told us a bit about what being in the band meant to her and the inspiring effect of their infamous Girl Power movement.

Check out the interview clip below:

Robert Englund talks Nightmare On Elm Street Reboot 2015

A Nightmare On Elm Street horror icon Robert Englund talks to Red Carpet News about recently announced  plans for the latest franchise reboot while meeting fans at the Showmasters Bournemouth Comic Con 2015.

Robert indicates that it’s unlikely that he will be asked to reprise his role as glove handed villain Freddy Kreuger, but suggest he thinks the new film may possible be a remake or re-imagining of the successful third installment in the franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Robert Englund also offered us his analysis of why the poorly received 2010 attempted reboot failed to please new and old fans of the series alike.

Miss You Already Review

The Plot

Life-long friends Jess and Milly find their relationship pushed to the limits as one battles cancer and the other struggles to start a family of her own.

The Good

Director Catherine Hardwicke and writer Morwenna Banks deliver a poignant and bittersweet exploration of friendship, love and loss. Largely avoiding saccharine clichés the film in particular deserves considerable credit for offering audiences an utterly sincere depiction of the unimaginable reality of facing up to a life threatening illness.

Toni Collette delivers arguably the performance of her career as Milly, a free spirited and high flying over achiever suddenly faced with a devastating diagnosis. Having a gorgeous husband, wonderful children, beautiful home and a successful job only gives her more to loose and little comfort. What’s most commendable is that neither Collette nor the script ever resorts to making Milly just a tragic and flawless victim. She faces her illness with fear and selfishness just as much as bravery and courage.

Collette subtly depicts the full gambit of emotional highs and lows as Milly’s disease dramatically transforms her appearance, friendships and marriage. Milly’s existing charms and less likeable flaws are both amplified by these changes. It’s a realistic exploration of how illness truly affects a complete person and the lives of those around them.

Speaking of which, while Collette deserves extensive praise for her portrayal, Drew Barrymore deserves equal commendation for her role Milly’s life-long partner in crime Jess. While Milly battles through treatment, Jess struggles to balance the exhausting impact of supporting someone at the expense of her own responsibilities and desires.

The consistently underrated Barrymore uses her innate charms and knack for stoic vulnerability to make Jess’s journey just as compelling and significant as Milly’s.

Though the film has a solid supporting cast and owes much to a solidly written script, without the chemistry and skill of its two leads it’s unlikely the film would have been anywhere near as effective and moving.

The Bad

Though Miss You Already is sincerely emotional it may prove difficult viewing for some because of this. In particular the film may be especially difficult for anyone who has had their own lives or those closest to them touched by terminal illness. Though the film does have moments of comedy and joy, they remain largely bittersweet. This won’t be for everyone’s taste and those looking for the easy laughs and uplifting effect of a standard comedy drama may be best placed to look elsewhere for their feel-good fix.

It’s also worth noting that the film feels a little long, mostly as it goes 15-20 minutes beyond a seemingly natural and satisfying end point to deliver a more drawn out and complete conclusion.

The Ugly Truth

Miss You Already is a moving story that tackles potentially somber subject matter in a delicate and poignant fashion. Propelled by brilliant performances by its two leads it grabs audience’s attention and heartstrings from start to finish.

Review by Russell Nelson