November 2014
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser
J.J. Abrams has finally given Star Wars fans their first glimpse at the first chapter in the new trilogy of the Star Wars Saga with an 88 second long teaser trailer for Episode VII The Force Awakens. Watch it yourself below but here’s Five of the obvious talking points: 1. Is that Benedict Cumberbatch? The [...]
Shock Treatment set for Stage Revival
Richard O’Brien is set to adapt his much maligned Rocky Horror Picture Show follow up Shock Treatment into a new stage production to premiere at London’s King’s Head Theatre in April 2015. Speaking of the news creator O’Brien said “Shock Treatment has been waiting patiently in the wings for a stage premiere since the film [...]
Horrible Bosses 2 Review
The Plot Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudekis return as the hapless trio with another plan to deal with their unpleasant upper management. After deciding to launch their own business, Nick Kurt and Dale are soon double crossed by ruthless businessman Bert Hanson (Christoph Waltz), prompting the boys to try their hand at kidnapping [...]
Paddington Review
The Plot Michael Bond’s beloved bear is brought to the big screen for christmas with the help of Ben Wishaw’s gentle voice (Skyfall). From dark Peru to rainy London, Paddington is on a journey to find a new home. But when an evil taxidermist (Nicole Kidman) begins hunting him down, and nothing but his natural [...]
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Shortlist
The ten contenders for the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on 14 December have been announced, with this year’s shortlist predictably featuring a mix of Olympic heroes and sporting superstars. Rory McIlroy, Gareth Bale, gymnast Max Whitlock, swimmer Adam Peaty, skelton star Lizzy Yarnold and Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton all [...]
British Academy Children’s Awards 2014 Winners
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the winners for tonight’s annual British Academy Children’s Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Doc Brown at the Roundhouse, London and presenters included Samantha Barks, Sharleen Spiteri, Bernard Cribbins, Myleene Klass, Emma Bunton, Jamal Edwards, James Norton, Simon Webbe, MyAnna Buring and Malorie Blackman. It has been a [...]
Summit want Tom Cruise for Highlander Remake
Summit Entertainment are reportedly interested in approaching Tom Cruise for a major role in their long planned Highlander reboot. Cruise is thought to be on the studios wishlist for the part of Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez, played in the original series by Sean Connery. Ramirez is the mentor of the film’s hero, schooling him in both deadly [...]
Melissa McCarthy to play Tinkerbell
Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy will reportedly star in an as yet untitled Tinkerbell comedy project. Night at the Museum director Shawn Levy is attached to direct, having been the one responsible for making the unlikely connection between the diminutive animated fairy and the bawdy slapstick wit of McCarthy. Nicholas Stoller the writer responsible for the [...]
Pitch Perfect 2 Trailer
Check out the first official trailer for musical comedy sequel Pitch Perfect 2. The new adventure finds Becca and A-Capella singing sensations The Bellas leaving the comfort zone of inter-collegiate sing-offs to step up to the daunting big leagues of the world championships. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow lead an eager returning cast [...]
Graduate Director Mike Nichols Dies at 83
Award winning director Mike Nichols has died at the age of 83, passing away in his New York home from an apparent heart attack. After making his directing debut with Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in 1966 the versatile filmmaker was responsible for Catch-22, Working Girl, Regarding Henry, The Birdcage, Primary Colors, Closer and most recently Charlie Wilson’s War. However despite [...]