Episodes

  • Mark Wahlberg’s crime thriller gets a ‘Wonder’-ful upgrade

    Mark Wahlberg’s crime thriller gets a ‘Wonder’-ful upgrade
    Feb 21 2025
    Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming crime thriller By Any Means just swapped one powerhouse for another! Originally set to star Sterling K. Brown, the film now features Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in a gripping true story about a mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent tracking down those behind the 1966 Civil Rights murders in Mississippi. Directed by Elegance Bratton with a script by Theodore Witcher and Sascha Penn, the film’s production timeline remains under wraps. Meanwhile, Wahlberg is busy with Play Dirty, while Mateen is gearing up for Man on Fire. Stay tuned for more updates!
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    7 mins
  • Daniel Craig bows out of Luca Guadagnino’s DC Flick ‘Sgt. Rock’

    Daniel Craig bows out of Luca Guadagnino’s DC Flick ‘Sgt. Rock’
    Feb 20 2025
    Looks like Daniel Craig won’t be battling Nazis in DC’s Sgt. Rock after all. The James Bond actor has exited the project, leaving fans wondering what went wrong. Despite this setback, director Luca Guadagnino is still on board, as is screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes. Rumours point to Jeremy Allen White of The Bear fame as Craig’s potential replacement, promising an intriguing shift in tone. Sgt. Rock, a war hero in the DC universe, has struggled to make it to the big screen for decades. Filming starts this summer in the UK, let's hope this comic icon finally gets his live-action moment
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    7 mins
  • Diljit Dosanjh takes flight as war hero in ‘Border 2’

    Diljit Dosanjh takes flight as war hero in ‘Border 2’
    Feb 19 2025
    Big news for war movie buffs! Diljit Dosanjh is stepping into the shoes of a real-life hero in Border 2. He’ll play Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only IAF officer to receive the Param Vir Chakra posthumously. The film, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, is already rolling in Jhansi, and Diljit will join in April once he wraps Sardaarji 3. His scenes will be filmed using replicas of Folland Gnat fighter jets, adding an extra layer of authenticity. With Anurag Singh directing, this sequel is set to be an intense tribute to India’s 1971 war heroes. Buckle up—this one’s going to be a ride to remember!
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    6 mins
  • ‘The Witcher’s’ Freya Allan to channel Marianne Faithfull in biopic

    ‘The Witcher’s’ Freya Allan to channel Marianne Faithfull in biopic
    Feb 18 2025
    Freya Allan is stepping away from magic and monsters to embody 1960s pop icon Marianne Faithfull in Faithfull, a biopic charting the singer’s rise, fall, and comeback. Directed by Tove filmmaker Zaida Bergroth, the film will explore Faithfull’s turbulent journey, from her hit “As Tears Go By” and high-profile romance with Mick Jagger to addiction, homelessness, and eventual resurgence with Broken English. Sex Education’s Jojo Macari will portray Jagger. Currently in pre-production and pitched at the European Film Market, Faithfull promises a deep dive into music history, though bittersweetly following the singer’s passing in January 2025.
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    6 mins
  • Stan Lee’s legacy lives on beyond Marvel!

    Stan Lee’s legacy lives on beyond Marvel!
    Feb 14 2025
    First up, Marvel may be keeping his legacy alive, but two new animated superhero films—Heroes At Large and Silver Sentinel—are shaking things up! Heroes At Large follows two dads who unexpectedly become heroes, while Silver Sentinel is a mother-daughter superhero saga with a comedic twist. No release dates yet, but expect fresh, family-friendly superhero fun soon!
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    5 mins
  • ‘The Black Phone 2’ dials up the horror with a darker, bloodier twist

    ‘The Black Phone 2’ dials up the horror with a darker, bloodier twist
    Feb 12 2025
    Welcome to another episode of your daily news podcast, Horror fans, get ready, The Black Phone 2 is cranking up the terror! Director Scott Derrickson teases a “more graphic” sequel that shifts from middle school nightmares to high school horrors, promising a darker, more intense story. Ethan Hawke’s chilling Grabber is set to return, despite meeting his grim end in the first film, hinting at a deeper dive into the supernatural. With original cast members back and an October 17, 2025, theatrical release, this Blumhouse hit is ready to haunt a new generation. In the meantime, you can catch The Black Phone streaming on AppleTV+.
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    7 mins
  • Indian Filmmakers unite for a cultural cinematic feast

    Indian Filmmakers unite for a cultural cinematic feast
    Feb 11 2025
    Welcome to another episode of your daily news podcast,Get ready to witness cinematic magic as My Melbourne, an anthology helmed by Indian stalwarts Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Onir, hits PVR Cinemas in India on March 14, 2025. This trailblazing project, backed by VicScreen and Screen Australia, premiered to raving reviews at the 2024 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and MAMI Film Festival. With stories delving into race, gender, sexuality, and disability, the film features four short masterpieces, Setara, Emma, Nandini, and Jules. Presented in five languages, it’s a heartfelt celebration of diversity, inclusion, and storytelling that’ll leave you moved and inspired. Don’t miss it!
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    6 mins
  • Battle brawlers assemble: ‘Bakugan’ leaps into live-action glory

    Battle brawlers assemble: ‘Bakugan’ leaps into live-action glory
    Feb 7 2025
    Hollywood's obsession with anime strikes again! This time, Bakugan, the legendary anime with over 300 episodes, a hit card game, and a billion-dollar toy empire, is getting the live-action treatment. Directed, written, and produced by Brad Peyton known for Rampage, this ambitious adaptation comes from Spin Master Entertainment, the team behind PAW Patrol. Peyton promises a cinematic spectacle worthy of Bakugan's epic universe. Fans can also rejoice as the creators aim to honour its devoted, multi-generational fanbase while wooing new audiences. With heavyweights like My Hero Academia, Naruto, and One Punch Man also in the live-action pipeline, anime lovers are truly thriving!
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    6 mins