Wednesday, September 30, 2015

‘Sicario’ Director Denis Villeneuve ‘Would Love’ To Make a James Bond Movie


Sam Mendes has already said Spectre will be his last Bond film. So who will pick up the franchise afterwards? One filmmaker is already adding his name to the list of candidates: Denis Villeneuve.
In a recent interview with ComingSoon.net, the Sicario director was asked about moving away from genre films like Prisoners and Enemy, as well as his upcoming sci-fi film Story of Your Life and his Blade Runner sequel, to make the more action-heavy Emily Blunt drama. Villeneuve said he was excited to take on a film with more action and to move away from the rules tied to genre movies. The French-Canadian director also revealed his love for 007 and his desire add another existing franchise to his resume:

‘Jack Ryan’ TV Show Gets Amazon Straight-to-Series Order


Well, that was fast. Just one week after we learned LOST alum Carlton Cuse had in mind a Jack Ryan TV series based on Tom Clancy‘s enduring CIA hero, Amazon swoops in with a straight-to-series order. Will a TV prequel finally revitalize the character?
As originally announced (and now confirmed at THR), the new series won’t follow any specific Jack Ryan book, but rather spotlight a contemporary take on the character “in his prime as a CIA analyst/operative,” drawing liberally from source material. Seemingly titled Jack Ryan as well, the series reunites the LOST duo of co-showrunner Carlton Cuse and writer Graham Roland, pairing with Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes, Skydance Media and Paramount TV.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Jon Snow’s Fate Finally Revealed in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Set Photo!


Boy, has Game of Thrones Season 6 had a rough day keeping things under wraps. At long last, photographic evidence has surfaced from the Ireland set, confirming what we’ve all known about our favorite fallen Night’s Watchman for months. Oh yes, ladies and gentlemen. Jon. Snow. LIVES.
Take whichever grains of salt you wish with this latest revelation, but where conflicting accounts have raged for months of Kit Harington’s Season 6 fate, a new set photo has finally emerged to confirm Jon Snow (or is that Stark?) suited up for battle. We’ve known for months that the actor maintained at least some presence in Belfast, but never more clearly has Jon Snow’s survival been seen:

The Daily Mail has additional photos, while WinterIsComing also notes that we can spot “Hardhome” director Miguel Sapochnik on set giving direction as well. Recent rumors have suggested Jon Snow would participate in a massive battle, comprised of Boltons, Umbers and many more, ostensibly the largest shoot in the series’ history.
Elsewhere of Game of Thrones Season 6, screen legend Max von Sydow has been cast as the mysterious Three-Eyed Raven to a returning Bran, while Deadwood alum Ian McShane will also appear in a limited, mysterious role, joining Richard E. Grant and The Babadook star Essie Davis as theatre troup players, four notable actors as the Tarly family, and Borgen star Pilou Asbæk as fan-favorite Euron Greyjoy. Apart from a list of directors, Of Monsters and Men will put in a cameo, and story logistics seemingly confirm scenes set at The Wall next year.
HBO is still celebrating Game of Thrones Season 5's Emmy wins, but has Jon Snow’s fate finally been put to rest? Can we expect more official confirmation before 2016?

Vin Diesel Announces New ‘Fast and Furious’ Trilogy Will End the Franchise


Last week reports surfaced that Universal Pictures was having an exceptionally difficult time finding a director to take on Fast and Furious 8, in part because Vin Diesel can be such a pain in the ass to work with. It was a damning report about the status of one of the most beloved and successful movie franchises, but Diesel himself has taken to his Facebook page to refute some of those claims and update on the status of the next Fast and Furious films.
While we’re all talking about what is going to happen with Fast and Furious 8, as a 2017 release date looms on the horizon, Diesel said that they’re currently planning a new trilogy of films that would bring the series to an end with Fast and Furious X, but, contrary to reports, haven’t even offered a director the job yet.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Of Course ‘The A-Team’ Is Getting a New TV Reboot


Say it with us, boys and girls: “Intellectual Property.” That’s the name of the game for getting TV a quicker pop in a crowded landscape, and The A-Team’s latest plan may finally come together. Sources say a new TV reboot has entered development, starting up a new team with some personnel changes along the way.