After a multitude of filming delays, Netflix’s content crusade arrives to distribute Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘The Old Guard.’ We at Omega Underground made the report on Prince-Bythewood directing last July. The female ensemble action movie is based on the comic books by Greg Rucka, who wrote the screenplay. Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne are still onboard… Continue reading ‘The Old Guard’ Will Be Distributed By Netflix; Charlize Theron & KiKi Layne Are Still Onboard
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‘Stargirl’ Adds Cameron Gellman to Cast as a Series Regular
Cameron Gellman has joined the ensemble for ‘Stargirl,’ the upcoming series on DC Universe. Gellman will be a series regular, but his role is undisclosed, other than being a DC character. Gellman was recently in the Paramount Network series ‘Heathers,’ a remake of the movie of the same name. Roles in other shows include ‘The Fosters’… Continue reading ‘Stargirl’ Adds Cameron Gellman to Cast as a Series Regular
‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ is the Successor to ‘Hill House’ For Netflix’s Now Anthology Series
In a series of announcements, it was revealed Netflix will be making a second season of ‘The Haunting of Hill House.’ However, it is now an anthology series, and the next season will center around a new story and new characters. The season will be ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor.’ This all began with the… Continue reading ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ is the Successor to ‘Hill House’ For Netflix’s Now Anthology Series
‘Halo’ TV Series Taps Director Otto Bathurst (‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Peaky Blinders’); Season is Now 9 Episodes
Showtime’s ‘Halo’ television series has found its replacement director in Otto Bathurst. He will direct multiple episodes and executive produce the video game adaptation. The season order also went from 10 episodes to 9, just one less. Bathurst recently directed the gazillionth remake of ‘Robin Hood.’ But, in other (better) credits, he did the pilot… Continue reading ‘Halo’ TV Series Taps Director Otto Bathurst (‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Peaky Blinders’); Season is Now 9 Episodes
Guy Ritchie’s ‘Bush’ (Formerly ‘Toff Guys’) Will Be Distributed by STX Entertainment
STX Entertainment, through a purchase of $7 million at EFM, has gotten the U.S. distribution rights for Guy Ritchie’s ‘Bush.’ The film was originally under the title of ‘Toff Guys.’ Ritche is director, writer and producer of the film, having written the movie with Marn Davies and Ivan Atkinson. Also, Ritchie’s ‘Aladdin’ remake is in post-production… Continue reading Guy Ritchie’s ‘Bush’ (Formerly ‘Toff Guys’) Will Be Distributed by STX Entertainment
UPDATE: Jason Reitman’s ‘Ghostbusters’ Will Film From Late June to Early October in Calgary, Alberta
Jason Reitman’s ‘Ghostbusters’ movie, set in the universe of the 1980’s films, has another filming update. Production Weekly listed that the film will begin filming on-or-about June 25, for 15 weeks, in Calgary, Alberta. The on-location shoot in Canada will wrap around October 8. The movie will involve a family moving back home to a… Continue reading UPDATE: Jason Reitman’s ‘Ghostbusters’ Will Film From Late June to Early October in Calgary, Alberta
‘Land of Oz’ Universe TV Series in the Works From Legendary & Edward Ricourt (‘Now You See Me’)
A ‘Land of Oz’ TV series, the very same from L. Frank Baum’s novels, is in development by Legendary and dj2 Entertainment. Edward Ricourt will write and produce the currently untitled show. Ricourt co-wrote the story and screenplay of the first ‘Now You See Me.’ He was also an executive story editor and writer on… Continue reading ‘Land of Oz’ Universe TV Series in the Works From Legendary & Edward Ricourt (‘Now You See Me’)