Alison Brie is used to working on two separate shows at the same time. She appeared on AMC’s Mad Men and NBC’s Community simultaneously, and while she already has a plush role in Netflix’s acclaimed BoJack Horseman (which recently got renewed for a fourth season), she’s has a second show added to her plate. She’ll lead Netflix’s latest comedy series GLOW, a female wrestling-based ’80s period piece executive produced by Orange is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan.
As reported by THR, GLOW — which stands for Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling — follows Ruth (Brie), a struggling actress with dreams of fame who takes an unexpected turn into the spotlight when invading the world of glitter and spandex found in woman’s wrestling. It’s inspired by a true story, much like Orange is the New Black, and it’s based on the weekly syndicated ’80s TV series of the same name.
Brie has reportedly turned down a number of different pilot orders to star in this new series, which is created by Liz Flahive (Homeland) and OITNB writer Carly Mensch. The 10-episode first season is expected to air sometime next year, and it’s not clear when filming is set to begin. GLOW was picked up back in May by the streaming site, and this is the first major development to come since then.
Beyond her television appearances, Brie also starred in How to Be Single this February, and she’ll soon be seen in James Franco’s The Masterpiece and The Headhunters Calling, which is soon set to premiere at TIFF. In addition to these acting roles, Brie also executive produces the TV Land original sitcom Teachers, which was recently renewed for a second season. I’m always happy to see Brie get more work. You should be too.
The CW has released a brand new poster for the wildly popular Supergirl. Check it out below.
The poster highlights the fact that the character’s show was on CBS for its first season, but has since been picked up by The CW, and will exist in the same universe as The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow.
“Now, in Season Two, Kara has left the safety of being Cat Grant’s assistant in order to figure out what she really wants to do, while as Supergirl she continues to work at the DEO., protecting the citizens of National City and searching for Jeremiah and Cadmus. Along the way, she will team up with Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) to battle new villains, as she strives to balance her personal life with her life as a superhero.
Distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. International Television Distribution, SUPERGIRL is executive produced by Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “The Flash”), Ali Adler (“The New Normal”), Andrew Kreisberg (“The Flash,” “Arrow”) and Sarah Schechter (“Blindspot,” “The Mysteries of Laura”). Supergirl is based on the characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and appearing in DC Comics, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel Family.”
Season 2 of Supergirl begins on The CW starting Monday, October 10.
It’s happening. Deathstroke is joining the DC Extended Universe.
Earlier today Ben Affleck revealed the cinematic existence of Deathstroke with a cryptic video. The clip showed the fan favourite villain on the Justice League set, with the Batmobile visible in the background. While this led many of us to believe Deathstroke would appear in Justice League, according to The Wrap the villain won’t be introduced until Ben Affleck’s solo Batman movie.
Affleck alongside comic book genius Geoff John’s has been writing the script for a solo Batman movie for quite a while, and has previously stated that he won’t move forward until the script is perfect. With a Batman movie in development, but no official release date announced, I doubt we’ll be hearing any casting announcements soon, so it’s the perfect time to discuss which actors we would like to see possibly appose Ben Affleck’s Batman.
Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy has already proved that he looks badass butting heads with Batman. After his villainous turn as Bane in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, Tom Hardy publicly revealed that he would love to get involved with another DC Comics project. Hardy was even set to play Rick Flag in Suicide Squad before The Revenant blocked up his schedule.
Hardy is one of the biggest stars on the planet, and young enough to appear in multiple DCEU movies so it would be a smart move for Warner Bros. to snatch him up, and get him involved in their cinematic universe before another offer comes his way. Not to mention he’s built to play a character like Deathstroke.
Joe Manganiello
After two years of rumours will we finally get to see Joe Manganiello as Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke?
Joe Manganiello is the most likely candidate for Deathstroke. Not only is he currently in London, where Justice League is filming but he recently followed Zack Snyder on Twitter. After two years of fans campaigning to get the actor cast, could Warner Bros. prove that they listened with the solo Batman movie? I guess we’ll need to wait to find out, but personally I love the idea of Manganiello as Slade Wilson.
Matt Damon
Damon did just prove that he can keep up the action with Jason Bourne.
It would be a great move for Ben Affleck to cast his best buddy Matt Damon as the villain in a solo Batman movie. These are two actors that have a real and unique relationship, so seeing them go head to head on the big screen would be a highly enjoyable experience. Damon has expressed excitement for Affleck’s Batman movie in the past, saying he’d love to work with his friend again, so it’s not a massive stretch to think the actor would join a Batman movie.
If Matt Damon is set to join the DC Extended Universe in any way, I can’t help but hope it’s for a character like Deathstroke. Damon can bring depth to the character, while also offering the badass action sequences that fans have come to expect.
Brad Pitt
This is the least likely on the list, but I can’t help but love the idea of Brad Pitt as Deathstroke.
I can’t imagine Brad Pitt is particularly interested in joining a comic book movie, but we’ve seen in the past that Warner Bros. and DC Comics love to chase big names for their movies, and it’s the smart move for an actor to join a big franchise movie, especially if it has the words Bat and Man in in there.
Julian Lewis Jones
A while back Julian Lewis Jones revealed that he had joined Zack Snyder’s Justice League movie. Fans immediately connected his name to the likes of Steppenwolf or perhaps Zeus, but it’s now possible that the Welsh actor has landed the role of Deathstroke.
Jones would make a lot of sense for the role of Slade Wilson. Not only is he the right age, but he’s also in the right physical condition. We know that the actor is connected to the DCEU in some way, so did Affleck just secretly reveal that role?
So who do you think will play Deathstroke in the DC Extended Universe? There are so many great choices so be sure to drop your pick in the comments below.
Earlier today we learned that longtime actor, director, producer, and writer Gene Wilder passed away. At 83 years old, Wilder left a legacy of smiles in the form of some of the funniest movies made during the 70s and 80s. If you’ve never watched a Wilder movie, or if it’s been a while, revisit these five classics:
Silver Streak (1976) Comedy-thriller from Director Arthur Hiller, it was Wilder’s first team-up with an unlikely partner — Richard Pryor. A murder on a train from L.A. To Chicago sets up a fun mystery that earned Wilder a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Globes.
Blazing Saddles (1974) Wilder’s second movie with Mel Brooks was (almost) as great as the first. Blazing Saddles is a western comedy as only Brooks can make. A horse is punched in the face. There are jokes that would probably cause an uprising in today’s more sensitive times.
Stir Crazy (1980) Wilder reunites with Pryor for a buddy comedy like few others. Playing friends framed for a bank robbery, Wilder and Pryor are given a 125-year prison sentence and proceed to create comedy gold for the next 90 minutes.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) Wilder’s Willy Wonka is easily his most definitive performance. Wilder embodies Wonka from head to toe, in every movement, and mannerism. Wilder is enduring, stern, and sometimes borderline creepy if you’re in the wrong state of mind.
Young Frankenstein (1974) Mel Brooks and Wilder team up for one of the funniest films of all time. Young Frankenstein is the story of the mad scientist’s grandson who takes on his grandfather’s work. All manner of hilarity ensues and Wilder is perfect throughout.
Rest in the infinite of the universe, Gene Wilder. Thanks for sharing your talents with the rest of us.
Reflecting upon various years in cinema has always fascinated me. There are some truly magnificent years for movies, such as 1982, 1984, and 1994. However, following a challenge from a fellow writer at the site, I decided to look back to the year I was born: 1990. As the original arbiter of this challenge was also born in 1990, it was interesting to see that his list (found by clicking here) was completely different from mine. However, to avoid confusion, my list received the designation “part 2”.
1990 was the year the Hubble Space Telescope took flight, the year New York City got its first African American Mayor, Mikhail Gorbachev became president of the Soviet Union, and Tim Berners-Lee laid early groundwork for what would eventually become the worldwide web.
In terms of cinema, it was a surprisingly excellent year. Julia Roberts had her breakout performance in Pretty Woman, Macauley Culkin showed slight psychopathic tendencies in Home Alone, and Bruce Willis still cared as John McClane in Die Hard 2. However, when considering my five favorite films of the year, we find the following flicks.
5. Arachnophobia
When I was about 12 or 13 years old I watched a film called Eight Legged Freaks. It starred David Arquette, featured terrible CGI, and generally awful writing. A few years after that I heard of a movie starring Jeff Daniels called Arachnophobia. Apparently it was all about spiders, so I expected another cheesy monster movie. Boy was I wrong. This Frank Marshall directed horror flick features great pacing, practical effects, excellent acting, and is by and large one of the greatest horror movies of the 90’s. It might not be as flashy or as gory as some of its cohorts, but it always knows how to get under my skin.
4. Tremors
It’s hard to explain the brilliance of Tremors to those that haven’t seen it. By any conventional sense, it shouldn’t work. They made four sequels that proved what an awful concept it really is. However, there’s something about this flick that just speaks to me. Maybe it’s Kevin Bacon’s southern accent, the clever use of practical effects on a shoestring budget, the playful way the movie seems to acknowledge just how ridiculous everything really is. Whatever it is, this is an eternal classic in my eyes that always puts a smile on my face.
3. Total Recall
Ah, Arnie. No list from the 90’s is complete without you! Beyond its punchline heavy leading actor, Paul Verhoeven’s stellar direction, and a three breasted lady, this film has shaped my tastes as a movie lover more than I ever thought it would. It made me appreciate the works of Verhoeven (RoboCop, Starship Troopers), Philip K. Dick (Blade Runner, Minority Report), and gave me a deeper appreciation of sci-fi as a genre.
2. The Rescuers Down Under
While I was always a bigger fan of Don Bluth’s output for Universal (An American Tail, The Land Before Time), this is one of my favorite Disney films of all time. It is also one of the few times Disney managed to make a sequel that was on par with its predecessor. The heartwarming story, terrific voice acting, excellent animation, and more all combine to make one of the most memorable movies of my childhood.
1. Goodfellas
I guess most people might’ve seen this choice coming. An iconic film both for its writing, acting, and directorial style, this is a cinematic gem worthy of any “best of” list. However, more than simply being a great film, this is a movie that I have a personal love for due to its cinematography and direction. This is also the film, alongside Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, that first made me aware of the importance of style in a film. It made me appreciate how much a director can influence the mood of a film, and for that it is my favorite film from the year of 1990.
Producer Jack Morrisey took to twitter to share a behind the scenes photo which gives us our first look at Dan Stevens’ (Legion) Prince Adam from Disney’s live action adaptation of the classic ‘Beauty and The Beast’.
Not much has been seen of the movie besides the first teaser and recent reveal of Cogsworth and Lumiere, also included in Morrisey’s post.
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Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.
Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds is not your average stuffy A-lister, as he apparently dipped into his own pocketbook to help make sure the Deadpool film was a success, according to Comicbook. Reynolds, in the past, had reportedly shelled out $10,000 of his own cash to make sure that a Golden Girls shirt could be worn in Deadpool.
For any true fan of the chimichanga-loving, madcap character, Wade Wilson is a devoted fan of Bea Arthur in the Deadpool comics.
Deadpool was a labor of love for many, and an answered prayer to many fans, but just how deep did this labor of love go for those involved in the film? Ryan Reynolds went above and beyond the call of duty for the sake of the film’s writers, as Paul Wernick And Rhett Rheese regaled a story to AMC’sGeeking Out as to just how generous Reynolds was on set.
“We were on set every day. Interestingly, Ryan wanted us there, we were on the project for six years. It was really a core creative team of us, Ryan, and the director Tim Miller. Fox interestingly wouldn’t pay for us to be on set. Ryan Reynolds paid out of his own money, out of his own pocket.”
The love and attention certainly brought Deadpool to the big screen proper. His Marvel Comics creator Rob Liefeld, according to Cinemablend, stated that the film would establish the character on a “Global scale.”
If the overall fan reaction and attendance is any indication, fans certainly gave that love and attention right back. It is considered the biggest R rated film ever, so that is a lot of love.
Deadpool 2 has already been in the works, but no concrete date has been planned. Though, if Ryan Reynolds and crew can use the same formula for the next film, it is likely to received the same success… and love.
Wentwoth Miller’s Captain Cold has been a fan favorite since he was introduce into CW’s “The Flash” in the first season. It appears their popularity has reach the powers that be at Warner Bros., and if rumors are to be believed, would be the main villains to Ezra Miller’s Scarlet Speedster in WB/DC’s ‘The Flash’ solo movie.
Not too long ago, rumors circulated that The Rogues would be the main antagonists. Jeff Sneider however reports that his source claim it will actually be Captain Cold and his little sister Golden Glider!
Seeing rumors about the Rogues in THE FLASH. FWIW, last week I heard villains are Rogues members Golden Glider and her bro Captain Cold.
The latter was played by Peyton List in the CW’s incarnation of the character.
Rick Famuyiwa directs this highly anticipated film from a script penned by Seth Grahame-Smith. Ezra Miller stars as the titular hero with Kiersey Clemons as Iris West. Fans can expect more casting announcements to be made coming weeks. Be sure to come back to Monkeys Fighting Robots for more on “The Flash”.
Are you excited to see The Flash on the big screen? Let us know in the comments below!
‘Teen Wolf’ and ‘Criminal Minds’ Creator Jeff Davis Bringing Horror Classic To TNT!
How will this Swedish vampire tale translate to television? We will find out soon enough now that TNT has started to develop a pilot. ‘Let The Right One In‘ originally started off as a novel and then became a film. It was later remade for American audiences in 2010. It now gets another go with this TV adaption.
“‘Let the Right One In’ combines elements of horror, revenge thriller and adolescent romance into an unforgettable and truly unsettling tale,” said Sarah Aubrey, TNT’s executive vice president of original programming. “This novel is a watershed of rich storytelling, making it an abundant source from which Jeff, Marty, Becky and Simon will bring to life in this all-new adaptation.”
Jeff Davis has written the pilot for TNT and will serve as the executive producer. Joining him as executive producer is Becky Clements and Marty Adelstein. This news comes shortly after it was announced that ‘Teen Wolf‘ will end in 2017; allowing Davis more time for other projects.
Looks like TNT is trying to create a unique horror brand for themselves. ‘Let The Right One In‘ will be joining the reboot of ‘Tales From The Crypt’ on the network.
Have you seen ‘Let The Right One In‘ or the American remake titled ‘Let Me In’?
Let me know in the comments below if you are excited to see this TV adaption!
This morning, Ben Affleck tweeted a video of a live action Deathstroke, leading to TONS of fan speculation. Many assumed that the video meant the mercenary will be appearing in next year’s Justice League movie. While that may still be the case, it is now being reported that Slade Wilson will actually be the central antagonist of the standalone Batman film.
Deathstroke will, in fact, be the main antagonist of the Batman standalone movie he’s directing, TheWrap has exclusively learned from an individual with knowledge of the situation.
Very little is known about the Batman film, other than that Affleck himself is directing, as well as co-writing the script with DC Comics President and Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns.
It was also previously reported by Birth.Movies.Death. that “many, if not most, members of Batman’s rogue’s gallery will be making appearances in the film.” That is probably still the case, with Deathstroke taking center stage.
