Daniel Bruhl will play the villain in Captain America: Civil War. Bruhl is known for his work in Rush and Inglourious Basterds, He joins Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and Chadwick Boseman in the cast. For more on the film, click here. SAG-AFTRA and the major TV networks have come to an agreement on a new Network Television Code regarding nonprimetime shows….
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 25
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to Will Eubank and Philip Gawthorne’s script World Breaker. The plot follows a Scottish warlord and his sons who must protect their castle from an invading army. Eubank recently directed and co-wrote sci-fi flick The Signal, which premiered at Sundance, and Gawthorne is a frequent writer for BBC series. To read more on World Breaker, click here….
Entertainment news round-up for April 23
Johnny Depp’s upcoming action-comedy Mortdecai has been set for a February 2016 U.S. release. The film is based on Kyril Bonfigliol’s novel trilogy and features Depp in a race to locate a stolen painting that could contain the code to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold. The star-studded cast also includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor,…
Entertainment news round-up for Feb. 27
Netflix has acquired exclusive streaming rights to The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life, an Oscar-nominated documentary short about pianist and Holocaust survivor Alice Herz-Sommer. The film will be available April 1. It’s subject, believed to have been the oldest-living Holocaust survivor, died on Sunday at the age of 110. To read more on…
Entertainment news round-up for Jan. 30
Jerry Seinfeld has confirmed that he is planning a Seinfeld reunion. In a radio interview, the actor and comedian described the project as a “short-ish form,” “one-on-one thing” with Larry David. He mentioned that other actors from the show will also be involved. For more information, click here. Former Saturday Night Live actor Bill Hader is in talks to…
Entertainment news round-up for Nov. 12
A&E is planning a documentary series about the Wahlberg brothers. The show, entitled Wahlburgers, will give a behind-the-scenes look into a hamburger restaurant that Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg opened in their hometown of Dorcester, Massachusetts. The series will premiere on A&E on January 22, 2014 at 10:30 pm. For more information, click here. Anna Karenina director…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 16
Lost creator Damon Lindelof has decided to deactivate his Twitter account. Lindelof was an previously highly active on the social media site and was one of the first film and television producers to use it as a way of communicating with fans. However, many viewers used the site as a way of criticizing his work. His…
Sally Hawkins joins ‘Godzilla’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Sally Hawkins has landed the final lead role in Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Godzilla.” The film is slated for a May 2014 release. For more information on the project, click here.
Clint Eastwood in talks to direct ‘Jersey Boys’ adaptation
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Clint Eastwood is reportedly in negotiations to direct a film adaptation of the musical “Jersey Boys.” The film will be produced by Warner Bros. and GK Films. For more information on the project, click here.
Christopher Nolan offers lead role to Matthew McConaughey
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Director Christopher Nolan has reportedly offered the lead role in his upcoming film “Interstellar” to Matthew McConaughey. The project is a co-production between Paramount and Warner Bros. For more information on the film, click here.
Paramount, Warner Bros. to co-produce Nolan’s next project
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Paramount and Warner Bros. will co-produce and distribute Christopher Nolan’s upcoming “Interstellar.” The film is slated for a November 2014 release. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Batman’ mask donated to Smithsonian
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Warner Bros. has donated more than 30 props and artifacts to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. Donations include George Clooney’s mask from “Batman and Robin” and Christopher Reeve’s suit from “Superman III.” For more information, click here.
DiCaprio signs on to ‘The Road Home’ adaptation
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Leonardo DiCaprio is set to star in Warner Bros.’ upcoming adaptation of Michael Amour’s novel “The Road Home.” “Crazy Heart” helmer Scott Cooper will direct the film. For more information on the project, click here.
New Adam Sandler rom-com in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Adam Sandler is teaming up with Warner Bros. for an as-yet-untitled romantic comedy. Sandler will co-produce and star in the film. For more information on the project, click here.
Screenwriter hired for live-action ‘Pinocchio’
By Amanda Ack Screenwriter Jane Goldman (The Woman in Black) is in negotiations to pen the script for Warner Bros.’ upcoming Pinocchio film. Goldman’s hiring will hopefully increase the studio’s chance of officially landing director Tim Burton and actor Robert Downey Jr. for the project. For more information on the film, click here.
