Shane Black Directs Predator Reboot
Iron Man 3 writer and director Shane Black was part of the cast of the original Predator, the iconic jungle based action flick that pitted Arnold Schwarzenegger and a team of hardened special forces soldiers against a very ugly alien with thermal camouflage. Now 30 years later Black will reportedly be tasked with writing and [...]
Schwarzenegger Talks Terminator Return
During the London press drive for his new action effort Sabotage, Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke to Red Carpet News about his impending return to classic roles like Conan, Twins and the Terminator. Schwarzenegger explained why the time was now right for him to once again return to the classic roles that launched his career as a [...]
Ghostbusters 3 Still Going Ahead
Many fans assumed that the recent sad news of the death of Ghostbusters star and c0-creator Harold Ramis meant an inevitable end to plans for a third Ghostbusters film. The project had already faltered due to the reluctance of Bill Murray to reprise his role and script issues, so it seemed a safe assumption that [...]
Ed Helms Joins Naked Gun Remake
The Hangover & We Are The Millers star Ed Helms has reportedly signed on to be part of Paramount’s unlikely and unwelcome remake of The Naked Gun. Presumably Helms will be playing the lead role of bungling Detective Frank Drebin, memorably played by Leslie Neilsen in the original series. The reboot of the spoof franchise [...]
Saoirse Ronan Misses Out On Star Wars Role
Speaking at the British Independent Film Awards in London actress Saoirse Ronan confirmed that she’s officially missed out on landing a lead role in Star Wars Episode VII. The young actress had previously grabbed massive internet attention after accidentally admitting that she was one of the many young stars to have auditioned for a part [...]
Roland Emmerich Reboots Stargate
Stargate Director Roland Emmerich plans to reboot the franchise on the big screen with a new trilogy of films. Seemingly the disaster movie maestro isn’t convinced that the first film and over 354 episodes of several spin-off TV series has satisfied audiences desire for Ancient Egyptian themed alien adventures. “We went to MGM, who has [...]
RoboCop Remake Trailer
Check out the first official trailer for the long gestating RoboCop remake from director Jose Padilha. Starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Keaton the new film gives a predictably glossy polish to the familiar tale of Paul Verhoeven’s ultra-violent 1987 original. At least now we know who to blame for the [...]
Kurt Russell Joins Fast & Furious 7 Cast
Kurt Russell has officially joined the eclectic cast of sequel Fast & Furious 7. Taking an undisclosed part, that was allegedly initially offered to Denzel Washington, Russell takes his place alongside fellow newcomers Jason Statham, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey and martial arts superstar Tony Jaa. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and the usual stars of the never-ending [...]
HBO Making Westworld TV Series
HBO are planning to produce a pilot for a new television series based on cult classic science fiction movie Westworld. The Dark Knight writer Jonathan Nolan is attached to write and direct the project with J.J. Abrams somehow finding time to produce. The original 1973 film was written and directed by Michael Crichton, telling the [...]
James Spader is Avengers Ultron Villain
Marvel has officially announced that the villainous role of Ultron in aptly named Avengers sequel Age of Ultron will in fact be played by James Spader. Best know for Stargate, Secretary and his long running television role as quick witted lawyer Alan Shore on Boston legal, Spader will be lending at least his menacing vocal [...]