Following their success with “Adolescence,” streaming giant Netflix and director Philip Barantini are teaming for a second remake of the 1972 Steve McQueen-led action film classic “The Getaway”. The original film was helmed by Sam Peckinpah and penned by Walter Hill, based on the 1958 novel by Jim Thompson. McQueen
Amazon Lands Portman & Bailey’s “Pumping Black”
In the biggest deal at Cannes so far, Amazon MGM Studios has reportedly acquired the worldwide rights to “Fresh” and “Holland” director Mimi Cave’s cycling-themed psychological thriller “Pumping Black”. The deal, the first major one of the Cannes market this year, is reportedly worth around $20 million – a figure
Schwarzenegger’s “King Conan” To Film In 2027
Back in March came something of a shock announcement – the “King Conan” movie, the follow-up to the original “Conan the Barbarian” films from the 1980s, was finally happening. 78-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger himself revealed the news at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio where he teased the return of
“Lanterns” Season 2 Gets A New Producer
While DC Studios and HBO have yet to officially renew their upcoming “Lanterns” TV series, preliminary moves appear to be underway. The InSneider reports that acclaimed “Halt and Catch Fire” co-creator Christopher Cantwell has joined the “Green Lantern” comic-inspired production. Cantwell, who is also a prolific comic book writer and
Harington Still Open To A Jon Snow Series
At last report about two years ago, HBO was no longer developing its planned “Game of Thrones” spin-off sequel series centering around Kit Harington’s Jon Snow character. Harington broke the news at the time, saying it was off the table because “we all couldn’t find the right story to tell