Christopher Eccleston will star in Thor: The Dark World as Malekith the Accursed, ruler of the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim in the comics. The casting comes after much speculation that he would indeed be the villain, and it turns out the rumor mill was correct.
What has long been whispered about sounds like it is becoming a reality; 20th Century Fox is making plans for a sequel to this summer’s sci-fi hit, Prometheus, set to be released in either 2014 or 2015.
From Istanbul with love, the first full trailer for Skyfall has just debuted, marking James Bond’s 23 outing on Her Majesty’s Secret Service. From director Sam Mendes, this full-length look promises the perfect combination of espionage and thrilling action. And then — Katie’s back, which means it must almost be that time of year again with Paranormal Activity 4 just around the corner.
Jon Chu helmed music-based films Step Up 2 the Streets, Step Up 3D, and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. However, his latest project is G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and he now looks to direct another major action-based project.
Whether you can believe it or not, we’re heading into the final month of the summer movie season. This week on The Plot Hole, Simon, John and Steven preview the August movie slate which includes such flicks as Total Recall, The Bourne Legacy and The Expendables 2.
This is likely going to cause a strong reaction if it ever becomes official: Warner Bros. is exploring the possibility of developing a prequel to The Shining. Prepare for the outcry of “redrum.”
With the domestic box office still in a bit of disarray following last week’s shooting in Colorado, a lack of exciting new offerings, the arrival of the London Olympics and a still potent showing from The Dark Knight Rises meant paltry debuts for The Watch and Step Up Revolution.
