• UPFRONTS: The CW gives nod to ‘Naomi’, passes on ‘Powerpuff’…

    The CW has given a series commitment to Naomi, a show based on the DC character of the same name. Kaci Walfall stars as the title character who is seemingly a normal teenager who becomes convinced of a connection between herself and  Superman and who ultimately finds answers that...
  • Gunpowder Milkshake: The family that slays together…

    Netflix closed a deal for the new action-film Gunpowder Milkshake (directed by Navot Papushado, who previously helmed Big Bad Wolves) back in April and is planning to launch it to US audiences in July – both in cinemas and on Netflix. British actors Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor...
  • Eternally, Yours? Marvel releases trailer for upcoming cosmic saga…

    After several glimpses earlier in the month, we’re finally getting a better look at the upcoming Marvel Studios film Eternals. Directed by recent Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, the film follows the trials and tribulations of the cosmic race and family of the title and the way they shaped the earliest...
  • A new Highlander? That would be just super, man…

    Over the years, the Highlander franchise has produced one of the most passionate and – let’s be honest – patient fandoms around. Despite the genuine love for the original film (starring Christophe Lambert, Clancy Brown and Sean Connery) and the long-running television series (featuring Adrian Paul, Peter Wingfield, Elizabeth...
  • Batgirl for Life? New HBO Max film will feature iconic superhero…

    After several years of rumours about a potential film project, once linked to a Joss Whedon-penned script he would also direct, it has been confirmed that Batgirl is set for her own solo movie. This time  Bad Boys for Life duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah will share directing duties and with the...
  • UPFRONTS: Wolf reigns as networks turn to franchise formula…

    After a crazy year caused by covid, it seems that the major networks want to avoid risks and go with proven formula. In this case, more than ever, that means taking far less chances on new or innovative, niche titles and relying on existing franchise titles and expanding them...
  • Schwarzenegger to star in father/daughter Netflix action series…

    Last year there were rumours that Arnold Schwarzenegger might be heading to his first action drama series and today comes the confirmation that Netflix has given the greenlight to an eight-episode series (as yet untitled) created by Nick Santora (who also ran Quibi‘s The Fugitive) and produced by Skydance TV....
  • UPFRONTS: Good news for ‘Evil’ as CBS confirms Paramount+ move…

    As we noted at the weekend, the changing face of modern television has allowed some of the networks to have other options than the basic renewal/cancellation of previous years. It was rumoured that CBS might take some of its more niche shows – the ones with loyal followings but...
  • UPFRONTS: ‘Clarice’ and ‘SEAL Team’ on the move?

    This week sees many of the major US television networks and platforms presenting their ‘upfront’ information: starting to roll-out details of their planned line up for next season… Industry site Deadline is reporting that two popular current CBS seriesmay well be permanently absent from the schedules when the 2021-2022...
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