In a sudden development, first reported by Variety, Steven Spielberg is stepping down from directing the fifth installment of ‘Indiana Jones.’ Not only that, ‘Logan’ and ‘Ford v Ferrari’ director James Mangold is in talks to replace him. Spielberg helmed the previous four films in the franchise, so this is a shocking turn of events… Continue reading ‘Indiana Jones 5’: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Director James Mangold in Talks to Replace Steven Spielberg
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‘The Muppets’ Director James Bobin in Talks to Helm ‘Clue’ Remake
The 1985 ‘Clue’ was a financial flop when it came out, but later found a cult following. Featuring an all-star cast that includes performances from Tim Curry and Christopher Lloyd, Rian Johnson even cited the film as an inspiration for his hit murder mystery film ‘Knives Out.’ Therefore, it’s all too predictable that a studio… Continue reading ‘The Muppets’ Director James Bobin in Talks to Helm ‘Clue’ Remake
‘Spider-Man’ Director Sam Raimi in Talks to Helm ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
It was disappointing when 2016’s ‘Doctor Strange’ helmer Scott Derrickson left ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ on January 9th. He was a director clearly passionate about the universe of Stephen Strange and the idea of sending the Sorcerer Supreme into a so-called “Multiverse of Madness” was intriguing. However, per Variety, while Derrickson will… Continue reading ‘Spider-Man’ Director Sam Raimi in Talks to Helm ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
‘Fear Agent’ Series Lands at Amazon, From ‘Shazam!’ Director David F. Sandberg & ‘The Batman’ Writer Mattson Tomlin
Rick Remender’s ‘Fear Agent’ will soon receive a live-action adaptation, and will have quite the pedigree backing it up. Amazon will produce and distribute the series, having won a lengthy bidding war that included such services as Peacock, HBO Max, and TNT. Remender’s sci-fi comic, which tells the story of an alcoholic space adventurer named… Continue reading ‘Fear Agent’ Series Lands at Amazon, From ‘Shazam!’ Director David F. Sandberg & ‘The Batman’ Writer Mattson Tomlin
‘Stealth’ Film Adaptation Taps ‘Empire’s Lee Daniels to Direct
When it comes to adapting comic books into TV shows, there are few comics writers who’ve had more adaptations than Robert Kirkman. However, his upcoming comic, ‘Stealth,’ will be the first time one of his works is adapted into a feature film. Per Deadline, Lee Daniels (‘The Butler,’ ‘Empire’) will direct this film adaptation of… Continue reading ‘Stealth’ Film Adaptation Taps ‘Empire’s Lee Daniels to Direct
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Film Enlists ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Director Dave Green
Get the empty chasms ready, because Variety reports that there is movement on Warner Bros’ plans for a Wile E. Coyote film! The site reports that the studio has secured ‘Earth to Echo’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ director Dave Green to helm the film, currently titled ‘Coyote vs. Acme.’ The… Continue reading ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Film Enlists ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Director Dave Green
New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Film in Development With ‘Maze Runner’ Trilogy Director Wes Ball
One of the most pleasant surprises of the previous decade was the quality of the rebooted ‘Planet of the Apes’ trilogy. Following the successful ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes,’ director Rupert Wyatt handed the reins off to Matt Reeves, who went on to direct ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘War… Continue reading New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Film in Development With ‘Maze Runner’ Trilogy Director Wes Ball