‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Directed by Rian Johnson of ‘Looper’
Did the news settle yet? Rian Johnson, best known for either Looper or some of the strongest episodes of Breaking Bad, has taken up the directing and writing duties for Star Wars: Episode VIII. He will also write the treatment for Episode IX.
‘Breaking Bad’ Spinoff ‘Better Call Saul’ Gets a Second Season
Yes, you read that right. Production began for the first season of Better Call Saul and it’s already a go for a second season. Breaking Bad was a proven success, so it’s pretty much a given that the spinoff will have an audience.
Jason Momoa Cast as Aquaman in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
It’s no secret that Man of Steel 2 was set back in favor of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. They want to catch up to Marvel Studios. The upcoming film is essentially their foundation for a shared universe. The name entails the eventual formation of the Justice League. The latest addition? Jason Momoa as everyone’s favorite superhero whipping boy: Aquaman.
Channing Tatum Up for the Role of Gambit in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
X-Men: Days of Future Past is still in theaters but that hasn’t stopped Fox or Bryan Singer from sharing what the next installment will be. Entitled X-Men: Apocalypse, the film will follow the X-Men facing off against – yeah, you guessed it: Apocalypse. Following the last two X-Men films, it will also be a period piece; this time taking place in the 1980s, arguably the best decade.
HBO Won’t Adapt Neil Gaiman’s ‘American Gods’
I’ll admit that I didn’t read American Gods until last year. Whenever I looked for book recommendations, Neil Gaiman’s name would pop up. But for some reason I never read his work. I’m not sure why. On a chance I read one of his essays online. It’s easy to sum up as captivating. So I went ahead and bought the novel.