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Will Warner Bros. Strategy Lure Back Christopher Nolan?

As we’ve reported previously, Christopher Nolan’s angry response to the bold new Warner Bros. release slate has threatened his longstanding relationship with the studio. Its plan to put out a good portion of its slate on HBO Max the same day as it opens in theaters was met with negativity from Nolan and others, and…

Seth MacFarlane is Creating a Ted Live-Action Prequel Series for Peacock

Seth MacFarlane is set to create a live-action television prequel series of his hit film franchise, Ted, for Peacock. The writer, director and producer of the two popular comedy movies of the same name will create 10 episodes for the show. The NBCUniversal-backed streaming service has given the television adaptation a straight-to-series order, The Hollywood…

Elizabeth Olsen Confirms WandaVision Won’t Receive a Second Season

Elizabeth Olsen has revealed that WandaVision will not be returning for a second season. While participating in an “Actor on Actor” interview with Kaley Cuoco for Variety, Olsen confirmed her hit superhero show will remain a limited series, as originally planned. Audiences hoped that the Marvel comedy-drama, which starred Olsen and Paul Bettany as Wanda…

Stephen King’s ‘Christine’ is Getting a New Model from “Hannibal” creator, Bryan Fuller

The 1983 film Christine is being remade by Sony Pictures and Blumhouse, with Bryan Fuller attached to direct. The story of a young man and the murderous car he buys was originally directed by John Carpenter and based on the book by Stephen King. Deadline reports that this updated version will not change the 80s…

Liam Neeson Plays a Famous Detective Philip Marlowe in ‘Marlowe’ Launching Ahead of Cannes Market

Sales for the upcoming noir thriller, Marlowe, are set to be handled by production companies Storyboard Media and CAA Media Finance ahead of the Cannes virtual market, Deadline is reporting. The film has potential to draw in high interest from distributors, as it’s set to star renowned action star, Liam Neeson as the iconic title…

Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan to Play Weinstein Scandal Reporters

It’s been almost four years since one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein, began to see his fortune turn around after numerous accusations of abuse and sexual assault were leveled against him. online pharmacy antabuse over the counter with best prices today in the USA A film about the journalists who broke…

Danny Elfman Recalls Worrying Flight Attendants While Composing the Batman Score in a Plane Bathroom

Academy Award-nominated film composer, Danny Elfman has revealed that he created his iconic score for Batman in what he has described as being “the most awkward, but equally funny, way possible.” He recently shared that he composed the hit film’s music while he was on a flight to Los Angeles, but the way he approached…

Director Jeff Nichols’ A Quiet Place Spin-off Scheduled for Release in Spring of 2023

The A Quiet Place cinematic universe is set to expand, as a spin-off of the hit horror film series is in development, Collider is reporting. The franchise’s next entry is expected to be released in March 2023. The spin-off reportedly won’t be a direct sequel to A Quiet Place Part II, which is now playing…

Christina Ricci Joins ‘The Matrix 4’

A new press kit released by Warner Bros has revealed that the latest cast member added to the upcoming fourth The Matrix film will be Christina Ricci, according to Collider. As is often the case with new additions like this, there is little information about who she will be playing, but this ensemble now rivals…

Cruella Sequel Already Being Developed at Disney

The dalmatian business is thriving, as Disney is already in early development on a sequel to its new critically acclaimed crime comedy, Cruella. Emma Stone, who plays the title villainess in the live action adaptation of the popular animated movie, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, is set to reprise her role in the upcoming second installment,…

Emilia Clarke Opens Up About Marvel Enthusiasm Ahead of ‘Secret Invasion’

In the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s getting more and more difficult to find an actor who hasn’t appeared in one of the many films and television series produced over the last thirteen years. Next to join the immensely popular franchise is actress Emilia Clarke, best known for playing the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen,…