In today’s world where almost every studio movie is connected to some kind of extended universe, it’s only natural that one would long for the days when film franchises were simpler. A time when there were no multi-verses, spinoffs or reboots, just a popular film getting a sequel or two.
Entertainment news round-up for March 29
Star Trek 3 cowriter and star Simon Pegg had a few words to say about the third installment in the film series. “I think we just want to take it forward with the spirit of the TV show,” Pegg said. “And it’s a story about frontierism and adventure and optimism and fun, and that’s where we want to take…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 4
TNT’s Dallas will not be returning after its third season, the network announced Friday. The show’s ratings suffered following the death of the original Dallas star, Larry Hagman, during the second season. “TNT has decided not to renew ‘Dallas.’ We are extremely proud of the series, which defied expectations by standing as a worthy continuation of the Ewing saga. We want…
Entertainment news round-up
CBS has named Stephen Colbert to succeed David Letterman on The Late Show. He will be leaving the right-wing caricature he plays in The Colbert Report behind. “Simply being a guest on David Letterman’s show has been a highlight of my career,” he said in a statement. “I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps,…
Entertainment news round-up for Dec. 6
Disney has taken over the distribution and marketing rights for the Indiana Jones franchise from Paramount. This means that Paramount will still control the rights for the original four films, while Disney will be responsible for any future projects in the franchise. Disney has not yet announced that a fifth Indiana Jones feature is in the works….
Entertainment news round-up for Dec. 5
Universal has selected Breaking Bad scribe Gennifer Hutchinson to write a film adaptation of Victoria Aveyard’s novel The Red Queen, about a world in which society is divided by the color of blood. Hutchinson was recently nominated for a Writers Guild of America award. For more on the film and on Hutchinson’s career, click here. Martin Scorsese…
Fan Bingbing on for new ‘X-Men’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic International star Fan Bingbing has been cast in Bryan Singer’s upcoming “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” Bingbing’s role in the film has not yet been specified. For more information on the project, click here.
Matthew Vaughn to produce ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “X-Men: First Class” director Matthew Vaughn is set to produce 20th Century Fox’s upcoming “Fantastic Four” reboot. Josh Trank is slated to direct the film. For more information on the project, click here.
Peter Dinklage cast in upcoming ‘X-Men’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Peter Dinklage (TV’s Game of Thrones) has joined the cast of Bryan Singer’s upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. Dinklage’s role in the film has not yet been announced. For more information on the project, click here.
Hugh Jackman in talks for ‘X-Men’ sequel
By Amanda Ack Hugh Jackman is in negotiations to reprise his role as “Wolverine” in Brian Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past. The film will mark Jackman’s fifth appearance in the franchise. For more information on the film, click here.
McKellan and Stewart return to ‘X-Men’ franchise
By Amanda Ack Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart will reprise their roles as Magneto and Professor X in Brian Singer’s upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. Also returning are X:Men: First Class stars Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, and Nicholas Hoult. For more information on the film, click here.
Bryan Singer to return to ‘X-Men’ franchise
Bryan Singer, director of the first two X-Men films, closed a deal with 20th Century Fox to direct the franchise’s next installment, X-Men: Days of Future Past.
2011: The year in film, so far
Film critic, Tommy Bond, sums up 2011’s film scene.
