The recipe is as follows: a failed 2007 Spider-Man movie, an actor from a successful 2012 Batman movie and the ever-constant approach of Disney to buy up all of Sony’s movie rights. The result is a new Venom movie.
Critic finds lead’s performance ‘desperate for an Oscar’
For anyone who needs a reminder of how easy this generation has it, look no further than The Revenant.
Entertainment news round-up for April 4
Sources say that 12 Years a Slave star Chiwitel Ejiofor is MGM and Sony’s top choice to play the villain in the next James Bond film. The studios had no comment. Daniel Craig is set to return as Bond with Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, and Naomie Harris slated to return as well. Skyfall helmer Sam Mendes will again direct….
‘Animal Kingdom’ actor joins ‘Animal Rescue’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Animal Kingdom” star James Frecheville has joined the cast of Fox Searchlight’s upcoming “Animal Rescue.” Other actors already cast in the film include Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace. For more information on the project, click here.
Tom Hardy developing film about PTSD
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Tom Hardy is teaming up with Solar Pictures to develop “Samarkand.” Hardy will portray a soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. For more information on the project, click here.
Tom Hardy to star in innovative thriller
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Tom Hardy has been cast in director Steven Knight’s Locke. The movie will be filmed in real time over 90 minutes. For more information on the project, click here.