Having revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the modern phenomenon of binge-watching and bringing Oscar-caliber actors to the small screen, Netflix is now setting its sights on feature programming. Today, the streaming giant has firmed up plans to release its first sequence of theatrical-quality pics, including Beasts of No Nation and The Ridiculous Six.
One of the bright spots of the Hunger Games franchise has always been its striking marketing, and this fall's Mockingjay - Part 2 has already delivered the goods, from a decapitated bust of President Snow to an eerie Sister Portrait that's sure to give any fan of the books some serious chills. Now, Lionsgate has unveiled a slew of 'Faces of the Revolution' posters, painting the central players as the revolutionaries they are.
Even in a post-Killing world, not every cult phenom to get the axe can find a second home, it seems. Despite widespread critical acclaim and a devoted following, Hannibal is running out of time to make a small-screen return. A couple of weeks ago, NBC canceled the series, leaving creator/showrunner Bryan Fuller with the responsibility of selling Hannibal to another network or digital platform.
Continuing its new wave of live-action fairy tale reimaginings, Disney has purchased a spec script by Matt Fogel that aims to bring Prince Charming into the spotlight and reintroduce audiences to a character that has long been a staple of its animated library.
Doctor Strange has already recruited a thrilling trio of actors in Benedict Cumberbatch (playing the titular superhero), Tilda Swinton (as a gender-swapped version of The Ancient One) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (as Baron Mordo), and now we're hearing that another talented thesp is in the mix for the lead female role: True Detective's Rachel McAdams.
There's been a great deal of contention on the interwebs lately surrounding Chris Pine's involvement in the DC Comics/Warner Bros. cinematic universe. General consensus seems to be that he'll be involved somehow, but people are divided into two camps over what role he might be playing: Green Lantern Hal Jordan, or Wonder Woman love interest Steve Trevor.
After taking on a memorable role in last summer's The Purge: Anarchy, The Wire alum Michael K. Williams has entered into negotiations for parts in two other major franchise hopefuls: Ghostbusters and Assassin's Creed.
Who could have guessed that The CW would become the new small-screen haven for superhero programming? Arrow has proven a thrilling watch through three increasingly ambitious seasons, The Flash arrived as one of the TV season's most stunning surprises, and now the network is gearing up for its third DC Comics take with DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
Take this one with a hearty grain of salt until more official confirmation comes our way, but Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily is reporting that martial artist and action star Donnie Yen has scored a role in Lucasfilm and Disney's Star Wars Episode VIII, which will be the third of the relaunched Star Wars films to hit theaters.
With his gritty, grim adaptation of the Bard's classic Macbeth earning rapturous praise in the build-up to its anticipated fall bow, director Justin Kurzel is on the cusp of a major breakthrough. He'll follow up that award-tipped drama with a blockbuster, reteaming with stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard for Assassin's Creed, and the helmer is also plotting thriller Haven. Today, Kurzel is reported to be gearing up for yet another project - this time a Western of sorts about a legendary outlaw.
