Author: Nicholas Olsen

  • Independence Day: Resurgence – Trailer

    Decades after original ID4 alien attack, Earth is threatened with a new extra-terrestrial threat, but will the planet’s installed space defences be enough? Read More >

  • Thor: Ragnarok: Cate Blanchett in talks to play female villain

    Thor: Ragnarok could introduce the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first major female villain. Sources tell Variety that Cate Blanchett is in talks for the role, confirming recent rumors. Blanchett’s character is still unknown, but Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston are returning to reprise their roles as Thor and Loki, respectively. Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk will also make an… Read More >

  • Simon Pegg says writing Star Trek Beyond was fun but “tense the whole time”

    Star Trek Beyond‘s co-star and co-writer, Simon Pegg, dealt with intense pressure and time constraints when making the upcoming third film in the reboot series. However, the actor told ComingSoon.Net “it was fantastic fun,” and full of “emotional highs and lows” because the crew was working with a six-month time frame before they went into production. Pegg… Read More >

  • The BFG – Official UK Teaser Trailer

    A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because unlike his peers refuses to eat boys and girls. Read More >

  • Star Wars among the 20 films contending for visual effects Oscar

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced a shortlist of 20 films that will be considered for the visual effects Oscar statue. Blockbusters Mad Max: Fury Road, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 and the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be contending for the prestigious accolade (among others) during the Academy’s… Read More >

  • Ben Affleck: there’s a “Ton of Pressure” on ‘Batman v Superman’ to succeed

    Ben Affleck — the latest star to don the cape of brooding anti-hero, Batman — says Warner Bros. has demanding expectations for Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Affleck told Variety there’s “a ton of pressure on it” and further stated, “I mean I would be bulls—ting you to say there isn’t.” Warner Bros has a… Read More >

  • Doctor Strange begins filming, Marvel confirms cast

    Marvel has announced filming has begun on Doctor Strange. The announcement on Marvel.com reveals a brief synopsis, “Doctor Strange follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.” Sherlock‘s Benedict Cumberbatch will play the medically trained sorcerer, Stephan Strange. Chiwetel Ejiofor… Read More >

  • Tom Cruise possibly starring in ‘The Mummy’ reboot

    Tom Cruise is in talks to star in Universal’s reboot of The Mummy, the first project in a planned classic monster movie universe. According to Variety, Cruise is in negotiations to help launch Universal’s ambitious new series of monster films, and could play a major role in the universe beyond The Mummy. The studio has… Read More >

  • Barbershop: The Next Cut – Official Trailer

    Everybody’s back for a fresh cut. Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Hall, Anthony Anderson, Eve, JB Smoove, Lamorne Morris, Sean Patrick Thomas, Tyga, Deon Cole, Common and Nicki Minaj star in Barbershop: The Next Cut – in theaters April 15, 2016. Read More >

  • Tom Hardy: ‘Taboo’ miniseries begins filming

    Taboo, an eight-episode drama series to debut on BBC One and FX, is set to begin production this week. Tom Hardy stars as James Keziah Delaney, a man who returns to London in the early 1800s after spending 10 years in Africa. Delaney soon discovers he has inherited his father’s mysterious legacy and finds himself enveloped… Read More >