‘Merlin’: ‘Love and Monsters’ Director Michael Matthews to Helm Disney’s Live-Action Adaption!!

Michael Matthews will direct Disney’s Merlin, an adaptation of T.A. Barron’s novel series centered around King Arthur’s mentor, per Deadline. Matthews is best known for having helmed last year’s Love and Monsters, starring Dylan O’Brien. He has also directed the 2017 Neo-Western Five Fingers for Marseilles. Merlin, which is still in early development, is produced by Gil Netter, with Chris Weitz having penned the latest … Continue reading ‘Merlin’: ‘Love and Monsters’ Director Michael Matthews to Helm Disney’s Live-Action Adaption!!

Ridley Scott in Talks to Direct Adaptation of Comic Book Series ‘Queen & Country’!!!

Ridley Scott likes to keep busy, and he keeps busy by always making sure he has a slate full of potential projects ready to go. Whatever is funded first usually becomes Scott’s next project. Now he’s adding a comic adaptation to his list of potential features. According to The Wrap, he’s in talks to direct an adaptation of Greg Rucka’s spy thriller Queen & Country. … Continue reading Ridley Scott in Talks to Direct Adaptation of Comic Book Series ‘Queen & Country’!!!

Academy Nominated Actor John Hurts Passes Away!!!

Less than a week after celebrating his 77th birthday, award-winning actor John Hurt has passed away. THR reported on his passing, which came after a 2015 diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, but more importantly, after nearly 55 years of acting on the big and small screens. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences go out to Hurt’s family, friends, and loved ones. In 1962 at the age of … Continue reading Academy Nominated Actor John Hurts Passes Away!!!