Splatterpunk auteur Lionsgate has officially brought goremeister Eli Roth on to helm a feature film adaptation of the hit video game, Borderlands being scripted by two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter Craig Mazin (Chernobyl, The Huntsman: Winter's War). Roth is primarily known for his gore-filled splatterfests like Cabin Fever, Hostel, Hostel Part II and The Green Inferno (although... Continue Reading →
Michelle Yeoh is the latest established MCU star to reappear in a subsequent film as a different character, according to a report from ComicBook that states she's being looked at for an undisclosed role in the upcoming Shang Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings after appearing as Aleta Ogord in 2017's Guardians of... Continue Reading →
Martin Scorsese has made some waves lately with his critiques on the current state of films and the influence of Marvel and Disney, but there's no denying that the man has earned the right to offer his opinion given his legendary status and works in and in support of the film industry. His latest project... Continue Reading →
David Leitch is quickly becoming one of the top names in action movie cinema, beginning in earnest with his work on the Matrix trilogy as a stunt/action coordinator which led to him co-directing John Wick with fellow stuntman Chad Stahelski (who has gone on to direct the 2nd, 3rd and upcoming 4th entries). David left... Continue Reading →
Taika Waititi is having quite the year. After bursting on the scene back in 2014 with What We Do in the Shadows, he cemented his geek and mainstream appeal with 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, reinvigorating the sub-franchise and character. He's set to begin filming the sequel Thor: Love and Thunder later this year for release in... Continue Reading →
There's always been the hope that we would get more Matrix films eventually, but the fandom has always been split between those who never thought we'd actually get one and those who don't think we should. And while one half of the Wachowski directing duo won't be returning, Lana Wachowski will be back to direct... Continue Reading →
This is Rumor Control. Here are the facts. Fans are very eagerly anticipating the arrival of Thor: Love and Thunder, the first Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise outside of the Avengers films to reach four entries. Director Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) and stars Chris Hensworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman are reprising their roles... Continue Reading →
The Jordan Peele-produced Candyman is currently shooting in Chicago under the direction of Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) from a script written by Peele and Win Rosenfeld, who are both also producing via their Monkeypaw Productions. The film is described as a spiritual sequel to the original 1992 film, taking place in a gentrified area of... Continue Reading →
Wu Assassins and The Raid star Iko Uwais has joined the cast of Paramount's new G.I. Joe solo film, Snake Eyes! The Indonesian action star will be portraying a younger version of Hard Master, leader of the Arashikage ninja clan and sensei of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow; being played by Henry Golding (Crazy Rich... Continue Reading →
The Mortal Kombat castings just keep rolling in! We've learned from Variety that Chin Han (Ghost in the Shell, Skyscraper) has been tapped to play Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung, while Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld, The Wolverine) will appear as the ninja specter, Scorpion; joining previously announced stars Joe Taslim (The Night Comes For Us, The Raid)... Continue Reading →
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