Author: Mary Anne Butler

This just in- it would appear that “John Wick” writer Derek Kolstad may be just a little bit of a weeb. We’re assuming this because Amazon just announced Kolstad is heading a live-action feature film adaptation of the popular horror manga “Hellsing!” Kolstad revealed that it was his brother who first introed him to the “Hellsing” horror manga: “Ever since my brother introduced me to the Hellsing manga and anime some years ago, I’ve been obsessed with adapting it. And when Mike Callaghan and his team managed to secure the rights to then partner us up with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and…

As the year anniversary of lockdown due to the worldwide pandemic approaches, several high-profile events are once again making the difficult decision to cancel or postpone in-person shows for 2021. Comic Con International, parent company of San Diego Comic Con and Wonder Con, already made their announcements about their cancelling in-person events, but also included a fairy nebulous reveal of some type of small event in November. The next big shows to make the tough but responsible choice are Anime Expo and E3, both of which would’ve taken place during the summer in Los Angeles, as well as the Lightning…

Yeah, we still think it’s weird out of all the possible films to remake, Warner Bros. Pictures opted for the live-action meets CGI sports flick “Space Jam,” which featured none other than Michael Jordan alongside the Looney Toons.Of course times change, and a new king of the court, LeBron James, has taken over, but the Toons are still hoppin’. You can read more of what James had to say about “Space Jam: A New Legacy” in Entertainment Weekly’s cover reveal article here, and enjoy this official gallery of images from the film below: While we haven’t gotten a full trailer…

We are so absolutely delighted to share the news that Rachel Smythe’s amazing web comic “Lore Olympus” is getting a multi-volume omnibus published by Penguin Random House.The news was shared this morning by Smythe herself in the official Lore Olympus fangroup on Facebook. Today marks the Third Anniversary of Lore Olympus on LINE WEBTOON Originals.It’s been an incredible journey to date sharing the story of Hades, Persephone, and the rest of the pantheon. Thank you so much for reading, creating fan works, and supporting this story as it has grown over the last three years.It gives me great pleasure to announce that Del…

Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is joining a fairly high-profile live-action remake at Disney, and we’re pretty interested to see what she does! As just announced, Erivo will be playing the iconic Blue Fairy in Robert Zemeckis’s upcoming “Pinocchio” adaptation. Erivo is a multi-talented singer, actress, and song writer who is just one step away from EGOT status. Had she won her nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in “Harriet,” she would’ve been the youngest actor ever to achieve an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. She’ll be joining Tom Hanks as Geppetto, Joseph Gordon Levitt as…

We are chuffed to present the first official look at Danny Boyle’s upcoming limited FX series “Pistol” about the meteoric rise of the iconic punk band the Sex Pistols. The six-episode series is based Pistols’ guitarist Steve Jones’ 2017 memoir Lonely Boy: Tales From a Sex Pistol.Expect to see Vivienne Westwood’s Sex boutique, and other notable punk landmarks. Boyle had this to say about “Pistol”: “Imagine breaking into the world of The Crown and Downton Abbey with your mates and screaming your songs and your fury at all they represent,” Boyle previously said in a statement. “This is the moment that British society and culture…

We’re pretty delighted to share the news that Hugh Grant and Sophia Lillis are on their way to Paramount’s upcoming live-action “Dungeons & Dragons” film! Grant is currently being rumored to play the villain in the film. Not sure if Lich or what, but should be interesting. No word on who Lillis (“It,” “I Am Not Ok With This”) might be playing. Last we heard, “Bridgerton” star Regé-Jean Page had boarded the film along side Justice Smith (“Detective Pikachu,” “Jurassic World”) and Michelle Rodriguez (“LOST,” “Fast and Furious”). Chris Pine will also star in this upcoming live-action D&D project for Paramount Pictures. Far as we know,…

In a true F-you to author and TERF JK Rowling, Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software announced character options that will allow players to create and play as trans witches and wizards.

Another “Game of Thrones” alum is looking to join the galaxy far far away, as a new report claims Indira Varma might be joining “Kenobi.” The live-action “Star Wars” spinoff series will center on Jedi Master Obi Wan Kenobi, and will star Ewan McGregor. Hayden Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in “Attack of the Clones,” and “Revenge of the Sith,” will return to play Darth Vader. Varma played Ellaria Sand of Dorne in “Game of Thrones,” the paramour of The Red Viper Prince Oberyn Martell, played by “The Mandalorian” star Pedro Pascal.So far, the casting report comes from Deadline, who…

We are very pleased to report another confirmed casting addition to the upcoming live-action feature film adaptation “Borderlands!” Ariana Greenblatt, who knocked everyone’s galaltic socks off as Young Gamora in “Avengers: Infinity War,” will be playing Tiny Tina in Eli Roth’s film. Greenblatt also stars in Disney+’s “The One and Only Ivan,” as well as “Love and Monsters.” Of the casting news, director Eli Roth said: “Ariana is a spectacular new talent in cinema. She has already worked with many of my close collaborators and everyone raves about her. She blew us all away in her audition, and I cannot…