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July 27, 2018

Mowgli no longer heading to cinema screens

Warner Bros. Pictures’ Mowgli – an adaptation of The Jungle Book – will not be screening in cinemas. The movie – directed by Andy Serkis – was supposed to hit cinema screens this October, however, according to Empire, the movie will now move to Netflix. In addition to its switch to the streaming service, the film won’t…

July 27, 2018

Carrie Fisher & Mark Hamill back for Star Wars Episode IX

The cast for Star Wars Episode IX has been revealed – and both Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher WILL return! Using previously unreleased footage, shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Fisher will reprise the role of Leia Organa. In a statement, via Star Wars.com, Episode IX’s director, J. J. Abrams, said: “We desperately loved…

July 27, 2018

The Disney-Fox deal is official – the FF and X-Men are back with Marvel!

It’s official – The Disney-Fox deal is done. According to Variety, shareholders have approved a deal worth $71.3 billion for Disney to buy 21st Century Fox. The vote took less than 10 minutes and received near unanimous approval from Disney shareholders. In a statement, Disney’s Bob Iger, said: “We’re incredibly pleased that shareholders of both…

July 27, 2018

A Buffy reboot? It doesn’t bother me!

Over the weekend, news broke that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is to be rebooted for a new generation. The series is being classed as a contemporary take on the mythology, with Buffy creator, Joss Whedon on board in an executive producer role. Since the announcement was made, there has been a lot of talk about…

July 26, 2018

Don Cheadle talks Donald Duck

If you’ve not started watching the new DuckTales cartoon yet, then you’re really missing out. Not only is it a great ‘toon, with a fantastic cast, sublime animation and plenty of in-jokes, it also attracts top talent – i.e. Don Cheadle! In a forthcoming episode of the show, Cheadle is (briefly) lending his vocal abilities…

July 26, 2018

More details revealed about that Cher/ABBA album

Cher has released more details about her forthcoming album of ABBA covers. Taking to Twitter to reveal the details, Cher said: “Almost finished with (the) album.” The singer/actress then joked: “Think it’s good & (as we all know) I’m not a big Cher fan.” This post was then followed shortly after with a track listing…

July 26, 2018

9 to 5 sequel in the works

A sequel to the 1980 comedy, 9 to 5 is in the works. The news was confirmed by original star, Jane Fonda, who will be taking a producer role on the proposed film. Fonda’s co-stars, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin are also expected to return. Speaking to reporters at the Television Critics Association panel for…

July 24, 2018

Is the firing of James Gunn the beginning of a bigger problem for Disney?

Over the weekend, amongst all of the many, many stories to come out of San Diego Comic-Con 2018, was the very surprising news that Disney had fired James Gunn. The director is no longer attached to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and is not working with Disney on any future projects. For those not…

July 24, 2018

The Simpsons Comic to end

The Simpsons Comic is coming to an end. After 25 years in print, the long-running title based on the TV show of the same name will conclude in October. The series – published by Bongo Comics – will cease publication with its 245th issue. Nathan Kane, Creative Director at Bongo Comics, took to Instagram to…

July 23, 2018

Kath & Kim is coming to Netflix

Look at me, look at me, look at meeee… Now I’ve got one thing to say to you… This is not a drill – Australian comedy, Kath & Kim is coming to Netflix! The award-winning sitcom – which ran from 2002 – 2007 – will hit the streaming service this weekend. Seasons one to four…