JJ Abrams to direct Star Wars: Episode 7
The force looks to be with JJ Abrams at the moment after news broke out last night that the sci-fi filmmaker was set to become director of the hugely-anticipated Star Wars: Episode 7. The Wrap…
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Brendan O’Carroll confirms film version of Mrs Brown’s Boys
Attention to all you feckin’ Mrs Brown’s Boys fans! Following the show’s victory in the Best Situation Comedy Award at last night’s NTAs (National Television Awards) and its BAFTA success last year, creator and star…
Robert Rodriguez confirms Bruce Willis return for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Eight years after Robert Rodriguez unveiled his comic-book thriller Sin City to well-received success, it looks as though the long-awaited prequel Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is finally starting to take shape. With…
Les Misérables cast to perform at Oscars while Mark Wahlberg and Ted also set to attend
With five weeks to go until the Academy Awards take centre stage, the organisers have managed to pull off two major coups for the ceremony, which should satisfy audiences at home when it comes to…
New adaptation of Ben-Hur to be made by MGM
Remakes are becoming a nasty habit in Hollywood at the moment and one particular masterpiece is about to be given the treatment by MGM much to my anger! Deadline confirmed that the studio have announced…
2013 Oscar nominations: Shocks aplenty as Lincoln takes command with twelve nods
There were a number of pleasing surprises and shocking omissions for Oscar fanatics to take in as the Academy unveiled their list of nominations for 2013. Once again, the historical drama Lincoln leads the pack…
Bill Pullman reveals Independence Day sequel could shoot next year
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you our favourite cinematic president. Having had a bit of an exodus in recent years, Bill Pullman will be hoping that the possible sequel to the sci-fi blockbuster Independence Day…
James McAvoy gets amnesia in official trailer for Danny Boyle’s Trance
After dedicating the past year to making the ‘greatest show on Earth’ with the Olympics opening, Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) has returned to film-making with his latest feature Trance which has just…
Michael Bay confirms Transformers 4 will be start of new trilogy
Having made big bucks on the robotic action-series Transformers, director Michael Bay looks to be continuing his passion for the films after he issued a statement on his website saying that upcoming sequel Transformers 4…
2013 EE BAFTA nominations: Lincoln, Les Misérables and Skyfall among standout contenders
As enthusiastic film fans (including myself) await the Oscar nominations tomorrow afternoon, BAFTA have built up the anticipation by announcing their nominees for 2013. For this year’s ceremony, the British film organisation have handed the…