HBO has officially confirmed that they are teaming up with Warner Bros. Television to bring the novel, “The Leftovers” to television. The pilot episode was approved and picked up by the network to become a series. It comes from executive producers Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey, Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger. Peter Berg directed the pilot and HBO has made a commitment to produce a further nine episodes to make up the first season. Continue reading
A few months ago, The CW announced they were considering developing another comic book based series as a spinoff from their current hit series, “Arrow.” The new show would focus on the DC character the Flash. Then, it was announced that the network had officially cast the role. Grant Gustin will play the Flash/ Barry Allen in the series as well as in “Arrow.” Continue reading
I could have seen this coming. You take something that is nearly identical to what audiences have already seen and they get bored. The generic YA supernatural novel series, “The Mortal Instruments,” that was adapted into a film this year bombed at the box office. Now whether the franchise will continue on the big screen is up for review. The series was written by Cassandra Clare and was touted as the next “Twilight” like blockbuster but so far has been largely lackluster (and I will not apologize for that sweet rhyme.)
Entertainment Weekly recently unveiled the character posters for the upcoming series, “Witches of East End” from Lifetime. The posters feature Julia Ormond, Mädchen Amick, Jenna Dewan Tatum and Rachel Boston. “Be careful what you witch for.” That is a terrible tagline but these poster are kind of awesome. Continue reading
Lionsgate has officially confirmed that Julianne Moore will be playing the role of President Alma Coin in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay parts 1 and 2. Coin is the leader of the rebellion against the Capitol in the third book of the hit trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. Continue reading
The upcoming Starz television adaptation of the book series”Outlander” has announced that Caitriona Balfe has been added to the cast. Balfe will play Claire Randall in the series that is based on Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books. Continue reading
Universal Pictures has finally announced the anticipated release date for the next film in the Jurassic Park franchise. The fourth installment in the series will be called Jurassic World and will be released in 3D on June 12, 2015. Continue reading
One of the more highly anticipated Marvel comic adaptations, Ant-Man, has moved from November 6, 2015 to July 31, 2015, bumping it up almost four months earlier in the year. The film is said to be the launch of
Phase 3″ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The new date has the film opening two weeks after Warner Bros. releases Zack Snyder’s still-untitled Superman/Batman film. Continue reading
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
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
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