Benedict Cumberbatch Star Wars Rumours Grow

The enthusiastic but questionably reliable Latino Review is once again claiming to have news of exciting Star Wars Episode VII casting. This time they’re reporting that  Benedict Cumberbatch and Saoirse Ronan are both in various stages of joining the cast of J.J. Abrams Star Wars sequel. Reports claim that Saoirse Ronan has already had a meeting [...]

J.J. Abrams Wants Authentic Star Wars Sequel

Director J.J. Abrams has spoken to Entertainment Weekly about his Disney backed reboot of the Star Wars franchise, insisting that while the tone of Episode VII is still “an evolving thing”  that he is nevertheless “working really hard to make a movie that feels as emotional and authentic and exciting as possible”.   Sharing his [...]

Kelsey Grammer Joining The Expendables 3

The Expandables 3 has added yet another name to it’s ever growing cast in the somewhat unlikely form of Frasier star Kelsey Grammer. The TV sitcom and X-Men 3 star will reportedly be playing Bonaparte, an ex-mercenary who helps the Expandables on their mission. The role was rumored to have been intended for Nicolas Cage [...]

UK Jewish Film Festival 2013 Launch

The 17th annual UK Jewish Film Festival revealed its full programme yesterday at a press launch in Soho attended by guests including filmmaker/comedian Jes Benstock and comedian Arnold Brown. Running from 30 October – 17 November 2013, the festival will feature screenings of over 80 films and other special events across five cities – London, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester.  [...]

Aaron Eckhart Joins Horror Incarnate

Insidious producer Jason Blum is set to revisit similar supernatural material with new film Incarnate.  Based on a script by Dark Tide screenwriter Ronnie Christensen the film will follow an unconventional exorcist who is able to tap into the subconscious of the possessed. Aaron Eckhart this time will take the lead in efforts to rescue [...]

London Film Festival 2013 Tickets On Sale Today

Tickets go on sale this morning at 9.30am for this years 57th BFI London Film Festival. Tickets are available for BFI members ahead of the going on sale to the general public on 20th September. Go to: http://www.bfi.org.uk/ for more information and to purchase tickets. The Festival will screen a total of 234 fiction and documentary features, [...]

Kurt Russell Joins Fast & Furious 7 Cast

Kurt Russell has officially joined the eclectic cast of sequel Fast & Furious 7. Taking an undisclosed part, that was allegedly initially offered to Denzel Washington, Russell takes his place alongside fellow newcomers Jason Statham, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey and martial arts superstar Tony Jaa. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and the usual stars of the never-ending [...]

London Film Festival 2013 Launch Interviews

Red Carpet News TV spoke to festival organizers and proud filmmakers at the official launch event yesterday for this year’s 57th BFI London Film festival 2013. Boasting a dazzling array of attending talent and over 235 feature films this year promises to be a very special line up indeed. This year’s revitalized and revamped film festival also [...]

HBO Making Westworld TV Series

HBO are planning to produce a pilot for a new television series based on cult classic science fiction movie Westworld. The Dark Knight writer Jonathan Nolan is attached to write and direct the project with J.J. Abrams somehow finding time to produce. The original 1973 film was written and directed by Michael Crichton, telling the [...]

Rush Review

The Plot: Ron Howard re-creates the world of 1970s Formula One, dramatizing the electrifying rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, both on and off the race track. It’s a fascinating portrait of two very different champions; one a playboy daredevil and the other a neurotic technical genius. Focusing on their fierce battle for the [...]