Benedict Cumberbatch Star Wars Rumours Grow
The enthusiastic but questionably reliable Latino Review is once again claiming to have news of exciting Star Wars Episode VII casting. This time they’re reporting that Benedict Cumberbatch and Saoirse Ronan are both in various stages of joining the cast of J.J. Abrams Star Wars sequel. Reports claim that Saoirse Ronan has already had a meeting [...]
J.J. Abrams Wants Authentic Star Wars Sequel
Director J.J. Abrams has spoken to Entertainment Weekly about his Disney backed reboot of the Star Wars franchise, insisting that while the tone of Episode VII is still “an evolving thing” that he is nevertheless “working really hard to make a movie that feels as emotional and authentic and exciting as possible”. Sharing his [...]
Kelsey Grammer Joining The Expendables 3
The Expandables 3 has added yet another name to it’s ever growing cast in the somewhat unlikely form of Frasier star Kelsey Grammer. The TV sitcom and X-Men 3 star will reportedly be playing Bonaparte, an ex-mercenary who helps the Expandables on their mission. The role was rumored to have been intended for Nicolas Cage [...]
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 [...]
Harrison Ford replaces Bruce Willis In Expendables 3
Sylvester Stallone used twitter to confirm that Harrison Ford will replace Bruce Willis for Expendables 3, before branding the Die Hard star “Greedy and Lazy”. Stallone had long expressed his desire to add Star Wars and Indiana Jones legend Ford to the franchise alongside the existing array of aging action stars. He excitedly tweeted “Willis [...]
Mission Impossible 5 Gets Director
Director Christopher McQuarrie will officially re-unite with his Jack Reacher star Tom Cruise for Mission impossible 5. Confirming the news via Twitter the pair tweeted “Mission Accepted”. Speaking of the news Ethan Hunt actor Cruise explained: “I am thrilled to reunite with Chris for the latest installment in the Mission series. I began producing the films [...]
Rupert Wyatt Might Direct Star Trek 3
J.J. Abrams hasn’t officially confirmed his departure from the next Start Trek sequel, but it’s widely and sensibly assumed that he’ll be unable to return to direct Star Trek 3 due to his demanding directing duties on Star Wars Episode VII. Rumours of who might take over the helm of the Enterprise to steer the [...]
Miles Teller For Fantastic Four Reboot
Miles Teller is rumoured to be first choice to play Mr Fantastic in the Fantastic Four reboot. The young star of Spectacular Now has apparently already met with director Josh Trank to discuss the possible superhero role. Although Teller has earned positive reviews, at just 26 his age and babyfaced looks might be the one [...]
Coen Brothers Making Fargo TV Series
The Coen Brothers are officially adapting their Oscar winning 1996 classic Fargo into a 10 part TV series for FX. The series will shoot in Canada, featuring new characters and scenarios, but network boss John Landgarf assures fans it will remain “remarkably true to the film”. Longtime Coen brothers collaborate Billy Bob-Thornton will take [...]