Gerard McMurray will write and direct Lionsgate’s upcoming hitman film ‘The Silver Bear.’ Michael B. Jordan (‘Creed,’ ‘Black Panther’) will both produce and star in the adaptation of the novel by Derek Haas. There are four other books in the series, which could be made into films. McMurray’s recent film was ‘The First Purge,’ the… Continue reading Gerard McMurray (‘The First Purge’) Will Write & Direct ‘The Silver Bear’ Starring Michael B. Jordan
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‘Skull & Bones’ Video Game is Getting a Female-Driven TV Series
Ubisoft and Atlas Entertainment (’12 Monkeys,’ ‘Dirty John’) are joining forces to adapt ‘Skull & Bones’ into a TV series. It will be based on the pirate adventure game, which has yet to release. The adaptation will be a female-driven drama. Moreover, the setting is the lawless frontier of the Indian Ocean at the end… Continue reading ‘Skull & Bones’ Video Game is Getting a Female-Driven TV Series
Todd Phillips (‘The Hangover,’ ‘Joker’) Will Direct Netflix’s Hulk Hogan Biopic Starring Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth is already prepping his post-Avengers schedule, as he will play wrestler Hulk Hogan in a biopic for Netflix. Todd Phillips (‘The Hangover,’ ‘Joker’) will direct. Meanwhile the screenplay will be from Phillips’ recent ‘Joker’ collaborator Scott Silver (‘8 Mile’) and John Pollono (‘Stronger’). Hogan is one of the most famous wrestlers of the… Continue reading Todd Phillips (‘The Hangover,’ ‘Joker’) Will Direct Netflix’s Hulk Hogan Biopic Starring Chris Hemsworth
‘Cruella’ Will Begin Filming This Summer in London, England
Another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings is picking up steam, as ‘Cruella’ will start filming this summer in London, England. The film is a different take on the ‘101 Dalmations’ franchise, and will star Emma Stone as the titular character. Further, there are some casting details on the duo that serve as Cruella’s henchman. An… Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Will Begin Filming This Summer in London, England
‘Tom and Jerry’ Enlists Cinematographer Alan Stewart (‘Aladdin,’ ‘Toff Guys’)
Progress is coming along for the upcoming live-action/hybrid feature adaptation of the animated series ‘Tom and Jerry.’ HN Entertainment gave the report that cinematographer Alan Stewart has come aboard the film. Stewart has collaborated with writer/director Guy Ritchie several times. Such films include the ‘Aladdin’ remake, and the currently shooting ‘Toff Guys.’ But, that’s not… Continue reading ‘Tom and Jerry’ Enlists Cinematographer Alan Stewart (‘Aladdin,’ ‘Toff Guys’)
‘Dune’ Casting: David Dastmalchian Joins the All-Star Ensemble
Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ reboot has another star coming aboard the increasingly impressive cast: David Dastmalchian. He will play Piter De Vries, the twisted Mentat, a human trained to perform mental functions rivaling computers. Dastmalchian was recently in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp,’ reprising his role from ‘Ant-Man.’ He was also in Netflix’s ‘Bird Box’ last year. ‘Dune’… Continue reading ‘Dune’ Casting: David Dastmalchian Joins the All-Star Ensemble
EXCLUSIVE: Joss Whedon’s HBO Series ‘The Nevers’ Adds Production Designer Gemma Jackson (‘Game of Thrones’)
HBO’s upcoming series ‘The Nevers’ from Joss Whedon has added a new crew member in the form of production designer Gemma Jackson. Whedon will take on the roles of writer, director, executive producer and showrunner of ‘The Nevers.’ Jackson has quite the resume, and has worked with HBO in the past. She was part of both… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Joss Whedon’s HBO Series ‘The Nevers’ Adds Production Designer Gemma Jackson (‘Game of Thrones’)