It's nearly time for Cannes, and the lead-up to one of the industry's biggest events comes more casting news. Today we're hearing that Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) and Isla Fisher (Now You See Me) have signed on to star alongside Kate Winslet and Judy Davis in period drama, The Dressmaker.
Seems like DC Comics properties are being snapped up quick sharp this week! Following the announcement that Fox has picked up Gotham for a full season, and The Flash and iZombie have received identical treatment from The CW, NBC has commissioned a full season of DC's much-loved Constantine.
Judging by his resume in recent years, Nicolas Cage has an axe to grind. Has he suffered an injustice in his personal life? Who knows - but two things are for certain: he's all about payback, and short, one-word titles. We've had Stolen, we've had Trespass, and we've had Justice (alright, it was known as Seeking Justice in the US.) Now, we have his latest cinematic effort, Rage (previously titled Tokarev), and it appears to be treading similar ground as evidenced in the newest trailer released today.
Hollywood's favourite new odd couple, Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, are soon to be gracing our cinema screens once again in comedy sequel, 22 Jump Street. With just over a month to go before their two dunderheaded cops Schmidt and Jenko are back on the beat, Sony's dropped the international trailer to further entice audiences.
Elisabeth Moss has signed on for the lead role in horror flick, There Are Monsters. The Mad Men star will suffer untold terror under the direction of The Strangers' Bryan Bertino, based on his original script. American Hustle's Richard Suckle is set to produce.
In the last few years, comedy has been well and truly hi-jacked by Melissa McCarthy. Cast your mind back, and try to recall a recent summer without her trademark banter appearing in one form or another. See? None. This year's blockbuster season looks set to follow suit with her latest effort, Tammy. Low and behold, there's a new full-length trailer released today to further whet your appetite.
Production company Wild Bunch has announced plans for a sequel to Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers. The follow-up will form part of the company's upcoming slate at Cannes.
Deadline is reporting that Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Up In The Air) and Sam Rockwell (The Way, Way Back, Seven Psychopaths) have signed on to star opposite each other in Mr. Right, a classic case of a hidden identity that's bound to cause hilarious problems later on.
Hot on the heels of Jerry Bruckheimer's recent confirmation that Beverly Hills Cop 4 is happening, comes official word from the studio. Apparently, Paramount is pretty confident that the pieces are falling into place, as they have now set a March 25th, 2016 release date for the flick.
