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Netflix Hints at Expansion into Gaming and Moves Into Billion-Dollar Business

Executives at Netflix have indicated that the streaming giant’s future may well include more gaming, as reported by Deadline. A recent earnings call included plenty of talk about what might be in the works. online pharmacy cymbalta over the counter with best prices today in the USA Known primarily for its strong slate of movies…

Universal 1440 Taps Latina Authors to Script 47 RONIN Sequel

Crossing cultures as well as swords, the script for Universal 1440’s projected 47 Ronin sequel will be written by two women of color:  Aimee Garcia and AJ Mendez.  Garcia, who stars on Netflix’s Lucifer, is also starring in Marvel’s MODOK, slated to premiere on Hulu in May. Mendez, a former championship wrestler, co-authors with Garcia…

The Most Exciting Oscar Best Actress Race Ever?

The 93rd Academy Awards air this coming Sunday, with a full slate of nominated films, artisans, and performers. Nomadland seems firmly headed for a Best Picture win, and a number of the other categories also appear to be locked up. There are a few competitive races still up in the air, and there’s one in…

New Details Emerge About Boy George Biopic

A Boy George movie is moving ahead, pivoting from MGM to Millennium Media. Its working title is Karma Chameleon, and the film will begin shooting this summer in Europe, as reported by Deadline. George himself dropped many hints about what performers could be involved in the project, but one thing is very clear: this film…

Should Film Festivals Stay Virtual After the Pandemic?

As more and more of the American population gets vaccinated, restrictions are being rolled back and a return to normal life finally seems on the horizon. This includes the reopening of many shuttered movie theaters and an anticipated removal of capacity limits on attendance. The Tribeca Film Festival has confirmed that it plans to host…

Mad Max Prequel ‘Furiosa’ On Track to Be Australia’s Biggest Movie Ever

Australia has just given a firm endorsement to the upcoming prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road in the form of massive incentives on both the federal and state levels. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian indicated in a Twitter post that filming the movie in Australia will create 850 jobs and add at least $350…

Is Pete Davidson right choice for Joey Ramone?

The decision to cast Pete Davidson in the title role in the Netflix/STX biopic I Slept With Joey Ramone is causing night sweats in the Twitterverse, with some grouchy critics arguing that Davidson is unsuited to portray the legendary punk rocker. Take Eric Rytlewski, for example. online pharmacy strattera over the counter with best prices today in…

‘In the Heights’ to Open Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival has announced that the upcoming film In the Heights will serve as opening night for its landmark 20th edition. A press release declared that “We’re taking the A train to Washington Heights for an incredible world premiere,” which will actually take place in all five New York City boroughs at multiple…

The Writers of ‘Predator’ Are Suing Disney to Get the Rights Back

It’s been almost thirty-five years since the original Predator film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was released, and, according to some, it should be time for those who write the script to get franchise rights back. Brothers Jim and John Thomas are looking to execute the termination provision of copyright law, which would allow them to cancel…

Child Star Jacob Tremblay Tapped For Legendary’s Toxic Avenger Reboot

Who could forget the Toxic Avenger, the 1984 splatter film that your ecofreaky  parents still drool over—not to mention a franchise that spawned four sequels, a stage production, a kids’ cartoon series, and a Marvel comic book? Now, thanks to Legendary Productions, which acquired rights to the property in 2018, this midnight cult classic is…

Mads Mikkelsen is the Latest Addition to Indiana Jones 5

Actor Mads Mikkelsen has been announced as a new cast member for the upcoming Indiana Jones sequel, as first reported by Deadline. Just last week, Phoebe Waller-Bridge from Fleabag joined Harrison Ford in the next film. At that time, John Williams was confirmed to be returning as composer in the film, which will be directed…