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Twilight of the Mallratsis making tremendous progress with its preproduction, as Kevin Smith has now completed the first draft of the screenplay. On social media, Smith told his fans he’s been working on the screenplay while he’s been staying at home, continuously keeping fans updated on his progress. Now, the first draft of the script is in the can, as Smith posted an image of the cover page forTwilight of the Mallratson Instagram....

Several new cast members have joined theKingsmanprequelThe Great Game, includingAvengers: Age of UltronandGodzillastar Aaron Taylor-Johnson. This marks a reunion between director Matthew Vaughn and Johnson, who previously worked together onKick-Ass, which also just so happens to be another Mark Millar comic book adaptation. The movie has also, apparently, quietly started production in the U.K., while bringing in several new members to round out the ensemble cast. According to a new report, Matthew Goode (Watchmen) and Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), will also joinAaron Taylor-Johnsonin the prequel....

Tour-de-force: a term so overused that we need an undeniable acting performance to renew its meaning for cinema.Cate Blanchetthas just given us one, going all-out in Manifesto. Already respected as one of the best actresses in film, Blanchett raises the bar even higher by playing 13 different roles in Manifesto, embodying some of the most influential and emotional artist manifestos in history. The first trailer has been released ahead of its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23....

Whilethe appointment of James Gunn and Peter Safranbrought a lot of attention to the DCU, Warner Bros. Pictures obviously has some other branches of the DC franchise that are still very alive and kicking. As well as the upcoming sequel toJoker, there is also a whole universe being built around Matt Reeves’The Batman, which made quite an impact on cinemas and has a number of spin-offs in development. One of those will be based aroundthe infamous Arkham Asylum, but it seems that the direction of the series is now heading towards Gunn and Safran’s DCU continuity....

Creedstar Michael B. Jordan has weighed in on the rumors he’ll one day playSupermanin an upcoming movie for Warner Bros. Last month, it was reported Jordan had met with the studio about his potential casting in a Superman movie, though the report also suggested such a project wouldn’t happen anytime soon because of Jordan’s packed schedule. Nevertheless, the possibility has conjured a lot of interest from fans and has been serving as a hot topic of fan discussion....

New Line Cinema’sMortal Kombathas been given a new lease on life, with the studio bringing aboard filmmakerJames Wanto produce. The filmmaker is coming off of the massive Universal blockbusterFurious 7, which has taken in over $1.5 billion at thebox office.The Tracking Board’s report doesn’t mention if the filmmaker will direct, but that seems unlikely, since he has a number of projects on his directorial plate, such asThe Conjuring: The Enfield PoltergeistandAquaman....

Sam Mendes,Olivia Newton-John, and Steve McQueen are just a few of the people who have made Queen Elizabeth’s UK New Year’s Honours List for their work over the years. The list was just announced on Friday and it’s a pretty big deal for anybody who was added and has been added over the years. Sir Elton Johnwas originally knighted in 1998, but he has been honored yet again this year when he was elevated to the honors system’s highest level, Companion of Honor, which only 65 people can hold the honor at one time....

As one of the most famous and influential filmmakers of Hollywood’s Golden Age,Orson Wellesis a name that any movie fan will be familiar with, even if they’ve never seen any of his work. Over the course of his career, Welles operated in numerous avenues, he was an actor, director, writer, and producer, and he worked in any medium he could, ranging from film to radio, the stage, and television. He became a household name after his 1938 radio adaptation of H....

A leakedPeacemakeraudition tape featured a NSFW Aquaman diss. The tape has since been made private. James Gunn is currently working on the post-production process ofThe Suicide Squadwhile developing and casting thePeacemakerseries, which will star John Cena. In addition to Cena, the series will also star Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick, Jennifer Holland, and Chris Conrad, along with Lochlyn Munro, Chukwudi Iwuji, Annie Chang, and Christopher Heyerdahl. Actor Tony Sancho was seen in the leaked audition tape testing for what is believed to bePeacemakersidekick Tank Man or Gangbuster....

Last month,The Hateful EightdirectorQuentin Tarantinotook part in an anti-police brutality protest in New York City, which caused plenty of controversy since it happened just days after an NYPD officer was killed in the line of duty. The rally had been planned for months, and the director called the protest’s timing “unfortunate,” but that didn’t stop the NYPD from calling for a New York boycott of all the director’s films, including his upcoming revenge WesternThe Hateful Eight....

After making the last two James Bond movies (SkyfallandSpectre), directorSam Mendesofficially has his next project set, the World War I epic drama1917. The filmmaker is teaming up with Steven Spielberg, who will produce through his Amblin Entertainment company. This marks a reunion for the director and producer, who had worked together on Mendes' first two films, Best Picture winnerAmerican BeautyandRoad to Perdition, along withRevolutionary Road. Here’s what Mendes had to say in a statement about reuniting with Spielberg....

Saved by the BellstarDustin Diamond, best known world over as Screech, isn’t worried about living to make another movie in Hollywood. So why not star asHarvey Weinsteinin a controversial new video? Screech’s career is far from threatened in any way by taking on the role. But was it really the right decision? TENLo has released a new music video forKill All the Things. And it doesn’t try to hide the fact that Dustin Diamond is playing Harvey Weinstein....

Last week, thethird trailerforBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicefinally arrived, which revealed a slew of new footage, including our first look at the villainous Doomsday, the first meeting between Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) and Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) and much more. The folks over atComic Book Moviehave revealed what they think is an intriguing Easter Egg, which offers a nod to theStar Warsuniverse. While it’s difficult to see for sure, the site believes that there may be a TIE Fighter ship in one shot of the trailer....