After a rapturous response following its Cannes debut earlier this year, Foxcatcher has hit all the major film festivals and spawned a similar reaction. Even though a theatrical release is still a month away, Bennett Miller's true story feature has already garnered enough positive press that awards consideration chatter has begun. The Moneyball and Capote director has assembled a crop of stellar talent to tell the bizarre story of Olympic Wrestling brothers Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and Dave Schultz (Mark Ruffalo), and their unorthodox relationship with their coach (Steve Carell.)
This past summer Marvel's Cinematic Universe took things up a notch, and managed to satisfy die-hard fans and newbies alike with Guardians Of The Galaxy. It set the box office alight and receiving lashings of positive critical acclaim for its quirky approach to superheroes wrapped around a wham-bam of impressive set pieces. While the main bulk of the film won people over before the credits, there was one little guy who stole everyone's hearts riiiiight at the last second. Groot. Or should we say Baby Groot. The former trunk-turned-twig completely dominated the end credits with his adorable dancing. Now it looks like they've heard the fans cry out for one of their own!
While it might have the bigger cultural cache, the San Diego Comic-Con isn't the only annual con to dish out news on exciting new projects. The New York Comic-Con this past weekend has seen its fair share of big announcements. From the first footage reveal of Marvel's upcoming animated Guardians Of The Galaxy series, to their unveiling of the new Daredevil costume - it's been an exciting weekend for comic hounds.
Ben Affleck's run of good luck is showing little sign of slowing down. After a career-best performance in Gone Girl and the public blessing of his Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice producers, he's in a cherished spot at the moment. His stream of movie successes could be part of the reason why the actor-director is now turning his efforts to the small screen. Under their newly-formed Pearl Street Films banner, Affleck and life-long buddy Matt Damon are now developing sci-fi thriller Incorporated for Syfy.
Warner Bros.' comedy-drama Our Brand Is Crisis has added two new stars to its line-up. The remake of the 2005 documentary continues to attract a wealth of talent, and today we've got news of its latest additions. Climbing aboard the political expose are Joaquim De Almeida (Fast Five) and Zoe Kazan (What If, Ruby Sparks).
Since sci-fi hit The X-Files catapulted Gillian Anderson to a life-changing level of fame, she has remained dedicated to the small screen. As the level-headed Scully in The X-Files, The Fall's reserved and stoic Stella Gibson and her recent turn as Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier in Hannibal, there's been a similar vibe to her characters. That's not to say she's at her best when playing to type - far from it - but simply that there's a commonality in her choices. But, it seems Anderson is up for a change of tone, as we've learned today that the actress would quite like to tickle your ribs for a role in the upcoming spook reboot, Ghostbusters 3.
If you like your fall TV viewing dark and ominous, then you're likely a fan of FX's hit anthology series, American Horror Story. For the last four years, the network has introduced audiences to the most repugnant side of human nature in a way that's utterly compelling. There's no show even remotely like it. From its anthology framework right down to the twisted storylines, it continues to set new trends. While new angles on serial drama have the potential to alienate audiences, creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have delivered to fans time and time again. And those fans have spoken... with their remotes.
The path to righteousness, awesomeness and most excellence has been paved with numerous problems. We're of course talking about the return of cinema's most bodacious slackers for Bill & Ted 3 . Progress on the threequel has stalled over the years due to script leaks, "darkness", and the general misalignment of key factors. Most recently we heard from Alex Winters (Ted) that a completed script was in the bag, with the pair set to return for another dose of time travel tomfoolery. Despite Winters' optimism, there's still a ways to go before the film even approaches production.
Ridley Scott is assembling an extraordinary cast for his next feature, The Martian, which is on the cusp of starting production. By the looks of things, he's got a keen eye for sterling talent as Community quipster Donald Glover has signed on to join the impressive ensemble.
Based on the e-book by Andy Weir, the movie follows one Mark Watney who is blessed with being one of the first people to ever walk on Mars! While that would make a pretty cool anecdote, he has a long way to go before he can tell anyone. After his crew leaves him for dead following a massive storm he must dig into the depths of his very soul to survive.
After ten long years in development, The Stanford Prison Experiment movie is finally making progress. Back in August we heard that the first three cast members had joined the psychological thriller: Billy Crudup, Ezra Miller and Michael Angarano. After a brief absence from the film community radar, the project has stepped up its game with the addition of six new actors.
