‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Netflix Hires ‘Coco’ Screenwriter to Adapt!!!

Back in October of last year it was announced that Netflix had acquired the rights to all seven of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia book series, with the streaming service planned to produce both feature films and TV adaptations based upon the beloved fantasy saga. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has now tapped Matthew Aldrich, co-writer of Disney-Pixar’s Coco, to serve as the … Continue reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’: Netflix Hires ‘Coco’ Screenwriter to Adapt!!!

More Reported ‘Han Solo’ Details Emerge; Acting Coach Hired, Editor Fired!!

As fans continue to try to assess exactly what the firing of directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller from the untitled Han Solo movie means, more reported details continue to emerge about exactly what went down. But before we get too deep, it’s important to keep in mind all of these reports surfacing over the last week are likely only giving pieces of the puzzle, … Continue reading More Reported ‘Han Solo’ Details Emerge; Acting Coach Hired, Editor Fired!!

‘Star Wars: Han Solo’ Hires Ron Howard to Direct!!!

Earlier this week, the Star Wars Han Solo spinoff fired directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller over creative differences between them and producers Kathleen Kennedy and Lawrence Kasdan. We previously reported that among the frontrunners to replace the duo was Oscar-winning director Ron Howard, and according to THR, he now has the gig. Per THR, “Howard is considered to be a safe choice to complete … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Han Solo’ Hires Ron Howard to Direct!!!

‘Star Wars: Han Solo’: Ron Howard, Joe Johnston Emerge as Candidates to Take Over Directing!!

Yesterday, we learned that directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller had been fired from the Star Wars Han Solo spinoff due to creative differences. With a May 2018 release date still on the books, Lucasfilm is expected to move quickly to find their replacement, but who’s going to take the gig? According to THR, Ron Howard (Inferno) and Joe Johnston (Captain America: The First Avenger) … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Han Solo’: Ron Howard, Joe Johnston Emerge as Candidates to Take Over Directing!!

‘Captain America’ Helmer Joe Johnston to Direct ‘Narnia’ Revival ‘The Silver Chair’!!!

The long-developed Chronicles of Narnia franchise revival is finally taking wing. Captain America: The First Avenger director Joe Johnston has signed on to helm The Silver Chair, the new Narnia pic that will kickstart an all-new franchise for Tristar Pictures,the Mark Gordon Company, the C.S. Lewis Company, and Entertainment One. Based on the fourth novel in Lewis’ beloved Chronicles of Narnia series, the adapted script comes from Life … Continue reading ‘Captain America’ Helmer Joe Johnston to Direct ‘Narnia’ Revival ‘The Silver Chair’!!!

‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Reboot ‘The Silver Chair’ Heads to Sony’s TriStar!!

The Chronicles of Narnia franchise is heading back to the big screen. Disney set about adapting author C.S. Lewis’ fantasy series with 2005’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, which was then followed by the sequels The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, but the franchise came to a halt soon after the 2010 release of Voyage with little … Continue reading ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Reboot ‘The Silver Chair’ Heads to Sony’s TriStar!!