In May 2017, THR reported that Skydance Media was set develop a feature film based on the comic book Old Guard with co-creator Greg Rucka set to pen the script. A small group of soldiers, led by a woman named Andy, who are inexplicably immortal and have been working as mercenaries through the ages. The novelty of… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Gina Prince-Bythewood In Talks To Direct Greg Rucka’s ‘Old Guard’ For Skydance This Fall
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Bad Robot’s Superhero Thriller ‘The Heavy’ From ‘Overlord’ Director Eyes Fall Shoot In Cleveland and Pittsburgh
In May, it was reported by THR that Overlord director Julius Avery was in talks to reunite with Bad Robot/Paramount and producer J.J. Abrams for a project titled The Heavy. It was said to be a subversive take on the superhero genre and more in the thriller genre. Well, Omega Underground has learned Paramount/Bad Robot… Continue reading Bad Robot’s Superhero Thriller ‘The Heavy’ From ‘Overlord’ Director Eyes Fall Shoot In Cleveland and Pittsburgh
Paramount Developing Snake-Eyes Solo Film
Paramount is continuing to gear up for a new slew of movies that include a reboot of the G.I. Joe franchise and there’s news that one of the most popular Joe characters is getting a spinoff film. Snake Eyes is one of the most popular and recognizable characters in G.I. Joe history and it looks… Continue reading Paramount Developing Snake-Eyes Solo Film
First Female Director in Franchise History to Direct Next Star Trek Film
In a move that should have happened a long time ago, Paramount has hired a female director to helm the next Star Trek movie. Paramount relayed the news at CinemaCon that they are close to filming on the next movie in the Star Trek franchise and Variety has confirmed that the studio has brought on… Continue reading First Female Director in Franchise History to Direct Next Star Trek Film
Live Action M.A.S.K. Film from Paramount Nabs Director
In an exclusive to Deadline, a director has been named for the rumored MASK feature film from Paramount Pictures and Hasbro. A live action film based on the 80’s Kenner toy line MASK has been in development for a while and now the film is a step closer to seeing the big screen with the… Continue reading Live Action M.A.S.K. Film from Paramount Nabs Director
Paramount Looking to Lego Batman Director for Dungeons and Dragons
The director of The Lego Batman Movie is being eyed by Paramount to direct a new potential fantasy franchise. Director Chris McKay is in negotiations to direct a big screen adaptation of the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons for the studio. New Line Cinema produced a horrible version of the game for cinemas back… Continue reading Paramount Looking to Lego Batman Director for Dungeons and Dragons
Netflix in Talks to Acquire Cloverfield Sequel
Cloverfield and its sequel 10 Cloverfield Lane were both successful at the box office. A third movie in the “Cloverfield” universe has been made and it looks like Netflix is looking to acquire it for their streaming service. The film, which has been called both “Cloverfield Station” and “God Particle” is considered another loose sequel… Continue reading Netflix in Talks to Acquire Cloverfield Sequel