Category Archives: Movie Adaptations

Brad Pitt Talks World War Z Sequel

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Actor Brad Pitt recently spoke with Variety at the Toronto International Film Festival about the possibility of a sequel to his zombie film, World War Z. Pitt had previously hinted at the idea of the film turning into a trilogy if it performed well in the box office. So far it has made over $500 million despite the problems that plagued and delayed the film for years. Continue reading

Emma Watson Returns to Your Voice in My Head

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The starring role for the upcoming Francesca Gregorini film, Your Voice in My Head has had a revolving door of cast members. However, International Film Trust’s (IFT) President Ariel Veneziano has officially announced that Emma Watson is has rejoined the cast and will star in the picture. Watson was previously attached to the project but dropped out for a while. Emily Blunt was also attached to star at one point but has also dropped out making room for Watson to return. Continue reading

Benedict Cumberbatch Eyeing The Lost City of Z

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Benedict Cumberbatch, also known as one of the few men I would I stare at without being able to say a single word if we met in real life, has begun negotiating a role in the upcoming film, The Lost City of Z. The film is the big screen adaptation of the novel by David Grann. The project is being directed and written by James Gray who is most known for working on We Own The Night.  Continue reading

Sir Ian McKellen Joins A Slight Trick of the Mind

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The upcoming big screen adaptation of the novel, A Slight Trick of the Mind has added Sir Ian McKellan to the cast. The film is based on the novel of the same name written by Mitch Cullin. The screenplay is being adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. McKellan will be playing the role of Sherlock Holmes, who is now living the retired life in the story. Continue reading

Hans Zimmer Talks Returning for Superman/Batman Film

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World renowned composer Hans Zimmer seemingly has scored a majority of the DC Comics feature films including  Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy and Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. So he was a natural choice when it came to choosing someone to score the upcoming Superman/Batman film. But Zimmer hasn’t agreed just yet. Continue reading

Joss Whedon Talks Adversaries and Characters Within The Marvel Cinematic Universe

 

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Joss Whedon has done well to keep our interest in The Avengers sequel, The Avengers: Age of Ultron. He revealed in June that Tom Hiddleston would not be reprising his role as Loki in the film but Whedon gave good reason as to why the Marvel Cinematic Universe would not be repeating villains. Continue reading

Chris Pratt Talks Guardians of the Galaxy

 

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Andy Dwyer, or as you may also know him, Chris Pratt, recently sat down with IGN to talk about his upcoming film, Guardians of the Galaxy. The project is the big screen film adaptation of the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is intended to be the tenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is written and directed by James Gunn, with a story by Gunn and Nicole Perlman. Continue reading

Fifty Shades of Grey Casts Lead Roles

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The two lead roles of Anastasia Steel and Christian Grey were under much contention over the last few months as fans and critics alike suggested their dream actors for the film adaptation. Finally, Universal Pictures and Focus Features have cast the lead spots for the highly anticipated film adaptation. Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam have been chosen. Continue reading

Snowpiercer Director Talks Cuts to North American Version of Film

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Recently The Weinstein Company announced that they would be editing the upcoming film, Snowpiercer which pissed off fans and critics alike (including myself). They announced their plans to cut 20 minutes from the North America version of the film because they felt our audiences wouldn’t be able to understand the full film. After widespread outrage, they have changed the plan slightly. Continue reading

James Spader Cast as Ultron in Avengers Sequel

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Robert California, or I guess you might know him as James Spader BDSM extraordinaire, has been cast in the lead villain role in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Spader will play the titular role of Ultron in the sequel that is expected to hit theaters on May 1, 2015.  Continue reading