‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Four More & Reveals More Details!!

Netflix has shared a brand new update about its upcoming live-action Assassin’s Creed series, confirming that production has officially started in Rome, Italy. The adaptation is based on Ubisoft‘s bestselling video game franchise. What do we know about the setting and plot of the Assassin’s Creed Netflix show? The latest update confirmed that Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed show will tell an original story that takes place … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Four More & Reveals More Details!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Nabhaan Rizwan & Claes Bang!!

Nabhaan Rizwan (In Camera, Kaos) and Claes Bang (The Square, Bad Sisters) have been cast as series regulars in Assassin’s Creed, Netflix‘s live-action series adaptation of Ubisoft’s bestselling video game franchise. Assassin’s Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will. The series … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Nabhaan Rizwan & Claes Bang!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Noomi Rapace, Sean Harris, Ramzy Bedia, & Sean Harris!!

Netflix has officially announced the first four recurring cast members joining the live-action Assassin’s Creed series, based on Ubisoft‘s popular video game franchise. This comes over five years after the project was first teased through the streamer and Ubisoft’s content deal. “The series is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Noomi Rapace, Sean Harris, Ramzy Bedia, & Sean Harris!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Tanzyn Crawford!!

This month will see the release of the latest series in HBO‘s Game of Thrones empire, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, but one of its stars has already lined up her next big job. Per a new report, Tanzyn Crawford has been tapped to join Netflix‘s latest high-profile video game adaptation, Assassin’s Creed. She’s the latest regular cast member to take the leap of … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Tanzyn Crawford!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: ‘Chernobyl’ Director to Helm Netflix’s Live-Action Series!!

The Assassin’s Creed series in the works at Netflix just secured its director from one of the best miniseries’ of all time. News broke yesterday that Johan Renck, famed for his work directing episodes of the critically acclaimed miniseries Chernobyl, will serve as lead director on Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed show. The show will be led by Toby Wallace and Lola Petticrew, who were recently announced … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: ‘Chernobyl’ Director to Helm Netflix’s Live-Action Series!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Laura Marcus!!

Netflix‘s new Assassin’s Creed series has added another cast member. Laura Marcus, who recently starred on the streamer’s historical miniseries Death by Lightning, is set to join the cast of the hotly anticipated video game adaptation. Production on the series is set to begin next year in Italy. According to reports, details about Marcus‘ character are being kept under wraps for now. A native of … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Laura Marcus!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Lola Petticrew!!

Assassin’s Creed is coming to Netflix, and it’s just sent another actor into the Animus. Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing) is set to join the new live-action video game series, which is in development at the streamer. According to reports, the series is set to begin production in Italy next year, but no release date has yet been announced. Who Is Lola Petticrew? Irish actor Petticrew … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Adds Lola Petticrew!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Finds Co-Lead in Toby Wallace!!

The Order of Assassins has its first recruit. The Bikeriders‘ Toby Wallace will star in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed TV series, the latest on-screen adaptation of the long-running Ubisoft video game franchise. There’s no word yet on the role Wallace will play on the series, which will stream on Netflix. Wallace is said to be a co-lead on the series, which means that more casting … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netflix’s Live-Action Series Finds Co-Lead in Toby Wallace!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: ‘Westworld’ & ‘Halo’ Producers to Helm Netflix Series!!

One of the best-selling video game franchises of all time is finally making the leap to live-action TV, and Netflix is pulling out all the stops. After years of development limbo, the long-gestating Assassin’s Creed series is officially moving forward at Netflix — and it’s being helmed by some seriously high-profile talent. Emmy-nominated creators Roberto Patino (Westworld, DMZ, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: ‘Westworld’ & ‘Halo’ Producers to Helm Netflix Series!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Upcoming Netflix Series Finally Sets Showrunners, Writers and Producers!!

It has been 5 years since it was announced that a TV adaptation of the Ubisoft game Assassin’s Creed will be produced and released on Netflix. And while updates have been scarce, this latest one should excite fans as multiple TV veterans were hired to be part of the show’s writers’ room. Some of the names involved worked on massive projects, such as The Acolyte … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Upcoming Netflix Series Finally Sets Showrunners, Writers and Producers!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Jeb Stuart Exits as Showrunner of Upcoming Netflix Series!!

Netflix has been releasing several video game adaptations over the last few years in both animation and live-action that have done a lot to change the idea of video game adaptations being bad. These include critically acclaimed series like Castlevania, Arcane, and most recently the incredible Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The streaming service also has a number of upcoming projects, among these upcoming projects is a series … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Jeb Stuart Exits as Showrunner of Upcoming Netflix Series!!

‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Trailer Teases the Next Entry in the Long Running Franchise!! Check It Out!!

After several leaks and a sudden announcement, Ubisoft has revealed the world premiere trailer for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the next entry in the long-running Assassin’s Creed franchise. This new title will be taking place in 9th century Baghdad and is set to release in 2023. The announcement was made during the Ubisoft Forward Livestream that showcased the future of many of the company’s future projects … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Trailer Teases the Next Entry in the Long Running Franchise!! Check It Out!!

‘Sniper Elite’: Director Brad Peyton Working on Movie Adaptation!!

Variety has reported that writer and director Brad Peyton, best known for 2018’s Rampage and 2015’s San Andreas, is set to tackle another video game movie adaptation in the form of Sniper Elite. Sniper Elite will follow elite sniper Karl Fairburne through a character-driven and action-packed chase with a Nazi assassin through London at the height of the Blitz during World War II. The cat-and-mouse game … Continue reading ‘Sniper Elite’: Director Brad Peyton Working on Movie Adaptation!!

Netflix Working on ‘Tomb Raider’ and ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Anime Series!!

Netflix is teaming with Legendary Television on a pair of new anime series, including one based on Legendary’s Kong: Skull Island, and one based on Square Enix’s hit video game franchise Tomb Raider. The Tomb Raider anime series will follow Lara Croft on her latest globetrotting adventure, though plot details remain under wraps. Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin) will write the script and executive produce … Continue reading Netflix Working on ‘Tomb Raider’ and ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Anime Series!!

Sony Pictures to Create Multiple Movies and TV Shows From PlayStation Franchises!!

It looks like big things are in the works over at Sony Pictures as the studio’s head announced plans to turn multiple PlayStation franchises into an expansive slate of movies and television shows. Over the past year, we’ve reported on multiple major video game franchises getting the greenlight for movies and television. Most notably, the well-regarded Naughty Dog game The Last of Us will be adapted to a television series … Continue reading Sony Pictures to Create Multiple Movies and TV Shows From PlayStation Franchises!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netfilix Working on a Live-Action and Animated Universe!!

A mighty partnership has been struck between Netflix and Ubisoft in an effort to bring the world of Assassin’s Creed to the streaming giant. A live-action Assassin’s Creed television show is currently in the works at Netflix, the first of multiple projects coming to the platform as part of what will be an Assassin’s Creed extended universe. The news arrives just two weeks ahead of the launch … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Netfilix Working on a Live-Action and Animated Universe!!

‘Splinter Cell’: ‘John Wick’ Writer Working on an Animated Series for Netflix!!

John Wick creator Derek Kolstad is set to write a Splinter Cell anime series for Netflix and Ubisoft, Collider has confirmed. Details are thin at the moment, but according to Variety, the series has received a two-season, 16-episode order. Kolstad will also serve as an executive producer on the project, which is based on the popular video game. First released in 2002 to acclaim from … Continue reading ‘Splinter Cell’: ‘John Wick’ Writer Working on an Animated Series for Netflix!!

‘Battlestar Galactica’: Michael Lesslie Set as Showrunner for Reboot!!

All the way back in September 2019, we reported on a new take on Battlestar Galactica coming to Peacock (a reboot of a reboot? Now I’ve seen everything!). Now, this upcoming show has found the captain of its ship in Michael Lesslie (per Deadline). Don’t know the name of this new showrunner? You may know some of the properties he’s worked on. Lesslie has enjoyed a fruitful relationship … Continue reading ‘Battlestar Galactica’: Michael Lesslie Set as Showrunner for Reboot!!

‘Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’: First Trailer Reveals Ubisoft’s New Franchise!! Check It Out!!

If you were watching Ubisoft’s very artistic live-stream yesterday, you probably noticed that not only has the videogame company employed the services of the one and only BossLogic to create some original art for them, but that it happened to be the first look at their new title in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. Now the first trailer for that title has arrived, … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’: First Trailer Reveals Ubisoft’s New Franchise!! Check It Out!!

‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ Launch Trailer Ventures to Ancient Egypt for a Soft Reboot!! Check It Out!!

The Assassin’s Creed video game franchise returns this year after taking 2016 off, and in the new launch trailer Assassin’s Creed Origins is very much set up as something of a soft reboot for the series. Ubisoft opted to skip a 2016 game in order to really fine-tune their approach following tepid reviews for Assassin’s Creed: Unity and tepid sales for Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate and, … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ Launch Trailer Ventures to Ancient Egypt for a Soft Reboot!! Check It Out!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Anime Series in the Works with Ubisoft, Adi Shankar!!!

Assassin’s Creed remains Ubisoft’s most popular and recognizable video game franchise, so it’s no surprise that the French company is pushing ahead with plans for future adaptations. The live-action feature film starring Michael Fassbender didn’t light up the box office here in the States, but its foreign take of over $240 million was respectable. As of November of last year, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot mentioned the possibility of a … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Anime Series in the Works with Ubisoft, Adi Shankar!!!

‘The Division’ Strikes ‘Gold’: Stephen Gaghan Directing Movie with Jake Gyllenhall, Jessica Chastain!!!

The Division, one of the fastest-growing new video game franchises of all time, will be coming to the big screen with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain in lead roles. Today brings the announcement for the film’s latest addition: director Stephen Gaghan, who most recently helmed Matthew McConaughey in Gold. While Gold is an okay movie — it’s not truly riveting stuff, but it’s fine — … Continue reading ‘The Division’ Strikes ‘Gold’: Stephen Gaghan Directing Movie with Jake Gyllenhall, Jessica Chastain!!!

‘Rogue One’ and ‘Hidden Figures’ Kicks Off 2017 with Tight Race for #1 At the BO!!

Domestic weekend estimates are in, for the time being Rogue One: A Star Wars Story holds the top spot over Fox‘s expanded release of Hidden Figures by less than $200,000. The weekend’s lone new wide release, Screen Gems‘s Underworld: Blood Wars, scored a fourth place finish while Focus‘s expansion of A Monster Calls failed to generate much interest despite strong reviews and audience response, ultimately … Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ and ‘Hidden Figures’ Kicks Off 2017 with Tight Race for #1 At the BO!!

‘Rogue One’ Crosses $400 Million, ‘Sing’ Scores Over New Year’s Box Office!!!

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Sing” loomed large at the multiplexes over the New Year’s holiday, racking up the biggest grosses and ringing out 2016 on a high note. The Star Wars spinoff topped the box office for the third consecutive weekend, earning just under $50 million for the three-day period and a projected $64 million for the four-day holiday. The movie business … Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ Crosses $400 Million, ‘Sing’ Scores Over New Year’s Box Office!!!

From ‘Ben Hur’ to ‘BFG’: Check Out The List of Hollywood’s Biggest Box-Office Bombs of 2016!!!

Despite record-breaking highs, the 2016 box office also will be remembered for devastating lows that left top filmmakers (Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee) and A-list stars (Brad Pitt, Will Smith) badly bruised. Below are some of the movies — from big-budget players to more reasonably priced fare — that lost Hollywood studios and independent distributors major bucks in 2016. Not even Disney, which set a new … Continue reading From ‘Ben Hur’ to ‘BFG’: Check Out The List of Hollywood’s Biggest Box-Office Bombs of 2016!!!

Assassin’s Creed (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. My Take – We all know that Hollywood studio have been having a difficult time trying to make franchises from film based on video games. From Mario Bros to Resident Evil to the recently … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed (2016) Review!!!

‘Rogue One,’ and ‘Sing’ Dominate As ‘Passengers,’and ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Struggle At The BO!!!

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Sing” carved up the Christmas box office, while newcomers “Assassins Creed” and “Passengers” struggled to get their slice of the ticket sales. The Star Wars spinoff is projected to rack up $96.1 million over the four day holiday. The space opera’s domestic revenues currently stand at $286.4 million and should cross $300 million on Monday. Globally, the prequel … Continue reading ‘Rogue One,’ and ‘Sing’ Dominate As ‘Passengers,’and ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Struggle At The BO!!!

‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Debuts With Over $290 Million Worldwide, ‘While Collateral Beauty’ Struggles at the BO!!!

Disney and Lucasfilm‘s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story top-lined the fourth largest December three-day weekend ever, delivering the third largest opening of 2016, the twelfth largest opening of all-time and became only the second December opener to debut over $100 million behind last year’s monster opening for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Fellow new wide release, New Line‘s Collateral Beauty, didn’t fare quite so … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Debuts With Over $290 Million Worldwide, ‘While Collateral Beauty’ Struggles at the BO!!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Final Trailer Is Packed with New Footage!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – When Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. Directed –  Justin Kurzel Starring –  Michael Fassbender,  Marion Cotillard,  Jeremy Irons Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Final Trailer Is Packed with New Footage!! Check It Out!!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: Two New TV Spots Remind Us That the Movie’s Still Happening!! Check It Out!!

Here’s your weekly reminder that 20th Century Fox’s video game adaptation Assassin’s Creed is due to hit theaters in just a few weeks. On the surface, the marketing team seems to have done what they can to drum up interest by releasing trailers, images, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and clips that show off some iconic traits from the video game franchise while also attempting to explain the mythology to … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: Two New TV Spots Remind Us That the Movie’s Still Happening!! Check It Out!!

‘Mortal Kombat’ Reboot Lands Commercial Director Simon McQuoid!!!

Over the past several years, Warner Bros. has slowly been pushing a reboot of Mortal Kombat through development. They tested the waters with the successful web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy, and then set The Conjuring director James Wan as a producer for a feature film alongside Michael Clear for Atomic Monster, and Todd Garner and Jeremy Stein through their Broken Road banner. Greg Russo wrote the most recent draft of the script. Now Variety reports that the studio has hired commercial … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Reboot Lands Commercial Director Simon McQuoid!!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: New Trailer Further Reveals Michael Fassbender’s Ambitious Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – When Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. Directed –  Justin Kurzel Starring –  Michael Fassbender,  Marion Cotillard,  Jeremy Irons Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: New Trailer Further Reveals Michael Fassbender’s Ambitious Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: New Images Find Michael Fassbender Showing Off His Blades!! Check It Out!!

Things have been rather quiet on the Assassin’s Creed front as of late, but with the crowded holiday release approaching, a bevy of new images have arrived. Macbeth helmer Justin Kurzel directs the video game adaptation, which finds Michael Fassbender playing Callum Lynch, a former death row inmate and “patient” at an Abstergo facility where the prisoners are mined for their genetic material via a machine called the Animus. Once hooked up to … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: New Images Find Michael Fassbender Showing Off His Blades!! Check It Out!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: New Images Find Michael Fassbender Preparing for Battle!! Check it Out!!

Though there’s a certain fascination to WarCraft, Duncan Jones‘ adaptation of the beloved Blizzard title, it did not, under any circumstances, turn the tide on video game adaptations.   Now, all eyes are on Justin Kurzel‘s adaptation of Assassin’s Creed, another popular title, to break the curse once and for all. Considering Kurzel did such good work with The Snowtown Murders, and worked so well with Assassin’s Creed star Michael Fassbender in last year’s … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: New Images Find Michael Fassbender Preparing for Battle!! Check it Out!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’: New Images Highlight Michael Fassbender’s Dual Characters!! Check Them Out!!

A couple of new images from the Assassin’s Creed movie have been released online. While this summer’s Warcraft didn’t break the video game movie curse insofar as being our first critically and commercially acclaimed video game adaptation, I’ve still got high hopes for Assassin’s Creed. What’s curious about this Ubisoft adaptation is that star Michael Fassbender was involved at the ground floor as the film’s producer, … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’: New Images Highlight Michael Fassbender’s Dual Characters!! Check Them Out!!

Promo Posters for ‘Jurassic World 2’, ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’, ‘Assassin’s Creed’ and More!!

Steve Weintraub (of Collider) is at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas and managed to snap photos of promo posters for Jumanji, Jurassic World 2, MASK, Micronauts, Visionaries, ROM, G.I. Joe, The Star, Baywatch, Assassin’s Creed, Ghost in the Shell, Boss Baby, Captain Underpants, How to Train Your Dragon 3, Early Man, The LEGO Batman Movie, Mission: Impossible 6, Transformers: The Last Knight, Alien: Covenant, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and Trollhunters.  Some of these you may have … Continue reading Promo Posters for ‘Jurassic World 2’, ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’, ‘Assassin’s Creed’ and More!!

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Featurette Shows the ‘Days of Future Past’ of Michael Fassbender!!

Hot off the presses from E3 comes a new featurette for the Assassin’s Creed film starring Michael Fassbender as an entirely new character, Callum Lynch. While the actor and his Macbeth helmer Justin Kurzel tease the intense action sequences and the cinematic experience of the video game brought to life, the footage takes us on a trip through time and Callum’s past life. “We work in the dark to serve the light,” says … Continue reading ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Featurette Shows the ‘Days of Future Past’ of Michael Fassbender!!

Michael Fassbender’s Live Action Adaption of Assassin’s Creed Lands 1st trailer!! Check it out!!

Synopsis – When Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. Directed –  Justin Kurzel Starring –  Michael Fassbender,  Marion Cotillard,  Jeremy Irons Check out the trailer: Continue reading Michael Fassbender’s Live Action Adaption of Assassin’s Creed Lands 1st trailer!! Check it out!!

J.J. Abrams Says ‘Half-Life’ and ‘Portal’ Movies Are Still On the Way!!

Back in 2013, J.J. Abrams and Gabe Newell, head of game developer Valve, announced a joint effort to develop movie adaptations of the video game franchises Half-Life and Portal. The reveal came during the keynote discussion for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Summit, and their partnership was meant to produce both games and films. After three years of stagnant news, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens helmer … Continue reading J.J. Abrams Says ‘Half-Life’ and ‘Portal’ Movies Are Still On the Way!!

Assassin’s Creed movie adaption starring Michael Fassbender debuts new image!!

A new image from the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed movie has been released online. The film is, of course, an adaptation of Ubisoft’s long-running video game series, and while video game movies are traditionally quite terrible, Assassin’s Creed has plenty to point to it as potentially our very first good video game adaptation. First of all we have Michael Fassbender—one of the best actors working … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed movie adaption starring Michael Fassbender debuts new image!!

Check out the 1st look at Michael Fassbender in the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ film!!

Meet Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch in Assassin’s Creed. Based on the massively popular — and prolific — video-game series of the same name, the movie version is set to open in theaters Dec. 21, 2016. Before hardcore Assassin’s Creed gamers start scratching their heads (and filling up the comments) about how exactly Callum Lynch fits into the game world, we can tell you that … Continue reading Check out the 1st look at Michael Fassbender in the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ film!!