This week, in news: Channing Tatum’s Gambit gets a director (again), Dory keeps on swimming and we say farewell to an Empire legend.
Podcast double
If your usual Friday dose of podcasty goodness just isn’t enough, well, you are in luck this week. Corin Hardy (director of Oirish spookfest The Hallow) popped by the pod booth for a chat and we were regaled by stories from Mr Ian Freer’s 17-year stretch at Empire Towers. Sam Mendes also stopped by for a Spectre Spoiler Special that revealed the secrets of what could be Daniel Craig’s last Bond.
Doug Liman to direct Gambit
It’s been a troubled time for the X-Man recently what with Rupert Wyatt jumping superhero ship. But fear not: Edge Of Tomorrow director Doug Liman is now onboard.
The Walking Dead casts Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan
Yes, that’s right. The Comedian himself is joining AMC’s The Walking Dead and looks set to give former big bad The Governor a run (or slow shuffle…) for his money.
First teaser trailer for Finding Dory
Pixar fans, rejoice! Ellen DeGeneres’ lovable amnesiac is back, along with a new teaser trailer and poster.
A princess no longer Leia is
For those of you trying to avoid every tiny plot detail, we suggest maybe giving this one a swerve. But no spoilers. Promise.
Mariah Carey is Lego Batman’s mayor
In bizarro news of the week, Mariah Carey joins Chris McKay’s Lego Batman Movie which already boasts an inspired cast: Ralph Fiennes, Rosario Dawson, Zach Galifianakis and Michael Cera are confirmed to join Will Arnett’s Batman.
Chloë Moretz to star in live-action Little Mermaid
Sofia Coppola may have walked the plank, but Chloë Moretz will be donning a tail for the next live-action Disney re-adaptation.