From boy wizard to mad scientist’s right-hand man, Daniel Radcliffe is in talks to play Igor in Max Landis’ take on the much-loved Frankenstein story, Variety reports. Paul McGuigan (Sherlock) will direct this spin on the classic, in which Igor – and not Dr. Frankenstein nor the Monster – will be the lead character. Landis […]
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If you got it, haunt it – The Woman in Black review
September 12, 2012 
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The Woman in Black – Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Ciarán Hinds, and Janet McTeer. Directed by James Watkins. Rated M. By Richard Haridy. The Woman in Black is an earnest attempt at an old-fashioned scare film that ultimately bores with a clunky, repetitive structure. Daniel Radcliffe is frighteningly miscast – in his first post-Potter starring role […]
Read moreThe top 10 movie teachers
August 31, 2012 0 Comments
The top 10 movie teachers. By Simon Miraudo. Is there a more unfairly maligned profession in the world than teaching? When an oft-absued film critic asks that question, the order of the world is seriously askew. To quote The West Wing‘s Sam Seaborn (as everyone should try to do on a daily basis): “Education is the […]
Read moreEmma Watson might board the ark for Darren Aronofsky
June 11, 2012 0 Comments
Emma Watson is in talks to join Darren Aronofsky‘s biblical epic Noah, Deadline reports. The long-gestating pic will feature Russell Crowe as the man behind the ark. The Harry Potter star would play Ila, a young lady who develops a close relationship with Noah’s son Shem (Douglas Booth). Here’s the kicker: according to Genesis, Shem was 99 […]
Read moreWatson, Cera, Segel, and Rihanna joining Rogen’s Apocalypse party
May 2, 2012 0 Comments
Even more stars have joined Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s directorial debut/end-of-days party, The Apocalypse. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harry Potter‘s Emma Watson is in negotiations to appear in the flick. Rogen previously revealed that Harry himself, Daniel Radcliffe, turned down an opportunity to star, stating, “it doesn’t look like he’s willing to push things […]
Read moreHarry Potter helmer bringing Doctor Who to the big screen
November 15, 2011 1 Comment
David Yates (Harry Potters 5, 6, 7 and 8) is set to bring the beloved, long-running sci-fi show Doctor Who to the big screen. According to Variety, Yates is teaming up with the BBC to develop the long-running program into a cinematic franchise. Yates – who was briefly attached to The Stand before Ben Affleck […]
Read moreBen Affleck takes The Stand
October 24, 2011 1 Comment
Warner Brothers has chosen Ben Affleck to adapt and direct The Stand, Deadline reports. Affleck has proven his directorial chops with Gone Baby Gone and The Town, and is now tapped to tackle the 1978 apocalyptic Stephen King novel, which has previously been adapted into a miniseries. If Affleck accepts the job it’s said to […]
Read moreFranco, McBride, Hill and Robinson joining Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse
September 23, 2011 0 Comments
Seth Rogen’s horror comedy Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse has added several Apatow alumni to its cast, Rogen confirmed in an interview with MTV. Taking time out from promoting his latest dramedy 50/50 (starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Rogen revealed Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson and James Franco will join him and Jay Baruchel when […]
Read moreTrailer Debut: The Woman in Black
August 18, 2011 6 Comments
All eyes are on Daniel Radcliffe as he attempts to forge a career post-Harry Potter. His first film after wrapping up the box-office busting series will be The Woman in Black, a chilling ghost story based on Susan Hill’s novel of the same name. Radcliffe stars as a solicitor who looks after a deceased client’s […]
Read moreEmma Watson cast in Guillermo del Toro’s Beauty and the Beast
July 19, 2011 2 Comments
Emma Watson has been cast as the title character in a Guillermo del Toro-produced adaptation of Beauty and the Beast (as the Beauty, obviously). ComingSoon spoke to producer Denise Di Novi, who revealed that she was working on the picture with del Toro. No more details have been revealed. It’s unlikely del Toro will direct, […]
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