X-Men: Apocalypse Writer Reveals Who Psylocke Replaced As A Member Of The Four Horsemen

 

X-Men: Apocalypse is a movie with a very long list of characters, but it very nearly had one less mutant. Talking to Cinema Blend in a recent interview, producer and writer Simon Kinberg confirmed that an earlier version of the script had James McAvoy’s Professor X recruited by En Sabah Nur to join Angel, Magneto, and Storm.

Wonder Woman Director Patty Jenkins Shares Photo Of Gal Gadot In Full Costume

Not long after taking to Twitter to praise the cast and crew of Wonder Woman, director Patty Jenkins has shared a new behind the scenes photo which offers up a great look at Gal Gadot suited up as the Amazonian warrior.

Action Comedy Villa Capri Adds Morgan Freeman And Tommy Lee Jones

Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones are primed for a reunion with Villa Capri, the action comedy in the works at Sierra/Affinity. Not since 2003’s Hollywood Homicide have the Oscar-winning duo shared the screen, but that all changes with this bankable FBI romp. Penned by Ron Shelton Villa Capri revolves around an ex-FBI agent and ex-mob boss, two sworn enemies from the get-go, who in a fit of panic are forced to place old rivalries on the back-burner after they’re targeted by the mob while shooting a round of golf.

Justice League Villain Reportedly Identified

All throughout Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Darkseid emerged as the true big bad looming over Zack Snyder’s titanic ensemble film. Designed as a tease of what’s to come, all signs currently point to the megavillain taking center stage by the time Justice League rolls around, forcing DC’s band of costumed heroes to unite against a common, terrifying enemy. But a new report cindicates that not all is as it seems, and a new nemesis will surface in time to put Batman, Supes et al. through their paces.

Warner Bros. Dates Godzilla Vs. Kong, Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla Sequel Pushed Into 2019

Warner Bros. has brought an end to the radio silence that engulfed its embryonic monsters universe today, confirming that the King of Monsters’ anticipated homecoming has been delayed.

Bryan Singer Comments On Possible Crossover Between The X-Men And Deadpool

 

With early reviews for X-Men: Apocalypse proving to be mixed, it’s going to be interesting to see how much of an impact the critics have on the movie’s box office when it’s released later this month.

Queen Of Katwe Trailer Arrives To Inspire Us Al

 

In terms of the current film landscape, the significance of Queen Of Katwe cannot be overstated. As the backlash against tedious, white-male-centric storytelling continues to increase in volume, here we have what is essentially a hero origin story, where the hero is a young woman from Uganda, whose heroics emanate from a chess board. Moreover, it is a celebration of a real young woman, and all she has actually accomplished.

Litchfield Welcomes New Inmates In Full Trailer For Orange Is The New Black Season 4

Litchfield Penitentiary welcomes a flock of new inmates in the full trailer for Orange is the New Black season 4, stoking excitement for the show’s much-anticipated return on June 17. With the Powers That Be ringing the changes for the ladies of Litchfield, the trailer offers an overview of the stricter rules and red tape thrust upon Piper Chapman and Co., which is sure to spark internal clashes left, right and center.

Borussia Dortmund Sign Ousmane Dembele From Rennes

Borussia Dortmund have won the race to sign highly-rated Rennes forward Ousmane Dembele. The 18-year-old, who earlier this week claimed he turned down Leicester City, has signed a five-year contract with the Bundesliga club.

Mauricio Pochettino Signs New Tottenham Contract

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract tying him to Tottenham until 2021. The Spurs boss revealed last month a deal had been agreed verbally, but pictures of the Argentine meeting Sir Alex Ferguson this week raised concerns among supporters he could be a Manchester United target.

Tottenham insisted they knew about the meeting, and Pochettino has put any remaining speculation to bed by committing to another five years in charge. He will now work under the title of manager rather than head coach.

Frank De Boer Is Interested In The Everton Job

 

Frank de Boer is interested in the Everton job and would be a good fit at the club, according to his brother Ronald. The Dutchman left his role at Ajax on Thursday after six years, informing the board he wished to leave following Sunday's last-day defeat at De Graafschap which handed PSV the Eredivisie title.

Manager Roberto Martinez Sacked By Everton

Roberto Martinez has been sacked as Everton manager after a disappointing Premier League campaign. The Toffees have picked up only four points in the Premier League since March 5 and the 3-0 loss to Sunderland on Wednesday stretched their dismal run of form to just one win in 10 matches in all competitions. 

Dillian Whyte Ordered To Fight Hughie Fury

 

Dillian Whyte and Hughie Fury have been ordered to fight for the vacant British heavyweight title. The British Boxing Board of Control have called for Whyte and Fury to fight for the Lonsdale belt, which was vacated by Anthony Joshua.

Lewis Hamilton Fears Mercedes Engine Fault May Not Be Fixed Yet

 

Lewis Hamilton has admitted Mercedes may not have fixed the fault that has caused his engine to break down twice in the opening four rounds of the season.

Daniil Kvyat Shocked By His Defeat In Red Bull's Game Of Thrones

Daniil Kvyat has admitted he was shocked by his demotion from Red Bull to junior outfit Toro Rosso. Just two races after finishing on the podium in Bahrain, Kvyat has lost his seat to Max Verstappen following a calamitous Russian GP.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Enlists For The Wall

 

Doug Liman and Amazon Pictures’ Black List thriller The Wall has today added Aaron Taylor-Johnson to its ranks. Pitched as a deadly cat and mouse thriller between an American sharpshooter and a deadly Iraq sniper, Liman’s latest inevitably draws comparisons to Clint Eastwood’s award-winning American Sniper, though the outlet notes that the feature is a much more focused affair. Pinned down by a heap of rubble The Wall has all the makings of a pulse-pounding thriller, rooting the audience in a single location for much of its running time.

Ridley Scott Saddles Up For Wraiths Of The Broken Land

Prolific filmmaker Ridley Scott has inked a deal to helm an adaptation of  S. Craig Zahler’s Western novel, Wraiths Of The Broken Land one that would have him reunite with The Martian scribe Drew Goddard.

Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, Requests N13 Million Loan From NBC To Travel To China

Just when we thought the surprises are over after the N145 Per liter petrol hassle, the minister of information, according to this document made public by Sahara Reporters, is requesting a N13 Million loan from the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission to travel to China. Read full document below 

Jumanji Reboot To Honor Robin Williams

Robin Williams’ memorable turn as Alan Parrish will be honored during Sony Pictures’ upcoming Jumanji reboot. according to Dwayne Johnson, who recently inked a deal to headline the studio’s modern reimagining of the beloved 1995 adventure film and posted a heartfelt message to Instagram regarding the nascent remake to allay fears that Sony’s new take would in any way tarnish the memory left by the late, great, Williams.

Daniel Bruhl Joins Hunt For The God Particle

 

Daniel Bruhl is bound for the stars via Paramount and Bad Robot’s mind-bending sci-fi flick, God Particle. THR has the scoop, confirming that Bruhl will don the space gear as an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, one who bears witness to a terrifying discovery that challenges everything they know about the fabric of reality, as they desperately fight for survival.

Maze Runner Star Dylan O’Brien To Headline American Assassin

Currently recovering from an on-set accident Dylan O’Brien has opened talks to assume the role of Mitch Rapp in an upcoming adaptation of Vince Flynn’s crime series, American Assassin. In the works over at CBS Films and Lionsgate, should a deal place it would have O’Brien starring oppose Michael Keaton, who boarded the long-gestating project earlier in the year as Rapp’s mentor Stan Hurley, who’s described as a badass Cold War veteran who teaches the young assassin everything he needs to know.

André The Giant Biopic Steps Toward Production

 

Garnering full support from the family of the late, towering wrestler, the real-life drama will reportedly chronicle André’s remarkable life from the very beginning, when he spent his youth as a humble farm worker in the French Alps. From there, the wrestler and actor quite literally shot to fame, reaching an eye-watering height of 7ft 4in. Suffering from the rare condition of gigantism, André battled his way into World Wrestling Federation (now known as WWE) where he became a household name, before passing away at 46 years young due to congestive heart failure.

Professor X Will Feature In Josh Boone’s New Mutants

 

With all eyes trained on the imminent X-Men: Apocalypse, there’s little-to-no information to dissect relating to Josh Boone’s planned New Mutants spinoff – that is, aside from the rumoured ’90s setting.

Ronan Farrow Slams Stars for Working With Woody Allen

Ronan Farrow wants the world to start asking tougher questions when it comes to his father, Woody Allen. The famed writer and director is at the Cannes Film Festival, where he is set to open the event with his film, Café Society, Wednesday evening. Starring Blake Lively, Kristen Stewart and more A-listers, Café Society landed the coveted debut time slot much to Ronan's chagrin. In a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter, Ronan claims old-school media's slow evolution has created an environment of silence instead of conversation.

Olympic Games Must Be Delayed Or Moved Due To Zika

This summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio could trigger a full-blown global health disaster and must be postponed or relocated, according to a professor writing in the Harvard Public Health Review.

Amir Attaran, professor of law and medicine at the University of Ottawa, says the outbreak of the Zika virus is more dangerous and extensive than previously thought and its "inevitable" spread worldwide may be accelerated when an estimated 500,000 foreign tourists visit Rio for the Games. The current Zika outbreak was first identified in Brazil in April 2015 and has been linked to cases of microcephaly - when babies are born with below-average head sizes - across large parts of South and Central America.

Jurgen Klopp Wants Players To Push Liverpool Forwards

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are already working on summer signings and he's not afraid of bringing in players on the same level as his current squad. The Liverpool boss, who took over from Brendan Rodgers in October, is about to embark on his first summer transfer window at Anfield, but is refusing to name any of the club's targets.

Francesco Guidolin Signs New Two-Year Swansea Deal

Francesco Guidolin has signed a new two-year deal at Swansea. Here's a look at his record with the Premier League side The Italian joined the club in January when they were just two points above the relegation zone and has since guided them to 11th place in the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson Meets Mauricio Pochettino For Lunch In London

Tottenham have said they were always aware of head coach Mauricio Pochettino's meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson, and have no issues with it. Former Manchester United manager Ferguson, who remains an ambassador for the club, was pictured meeting Pochettino and his assistant Jesus Perez for lunch in London on Tuesday.

West Ham Apologise To Man Utd After Team Bus Attacked

West Ham's co-chairman David Sullivan has apologised to Manchester United after their team bus was attacked on Tuesday night. The bus was pelted with bottles and cans as it was held up for 50 minutes around half a kilometre from the Boleyn Ground ahead of the last game at the stadium, which West Ham won 3-2.

Danny Welbeck Out Of Euro

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck has been ruled out for nine months after undergoing surgery on his right knee.  Welbeck was injured during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The injury rules him out of England's Euro 2016 campaign and he may not be available again until February 2017.