The Flash: Exec Producer Suggests Flashpoint Adaptation
The Flash's executive producer Andrew Kreisberg may have let some big news slip during this weekend's PaleyFest panels in Los Angeles,where he hinted at a Flashpoint adaptation.
Deadline reports that, after a fan asked if upcoming plot points on the show would delve even deeper in DC Comics lore, Kreisberg answered, “There’s a fairly big Flash storyline from the comics that were going to tackle in the future.”
It's likely Kreisberg is referring to Flashpoint, a five-issue miniseries that altered DC Comics entire lineup and timeline back in 2011. In the miniseries, Barry Allen's deceased mother is now alive, and his father never framed for her murder. Superpower factions also exist in the DC universe, keeping it in a near-constant state of war.
Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD: “One of Us” Photo Preview
Director Coulson and SHIELD are about to face yet another threat. The wackiness of Calvin Zabo isn't anything they haven't dealt with before, but this time, Zabo has backup. He's assembled a team of super villains to work with him to exact revenge upon Coulson.
Meanwhile, May asks for help. That's not a sentence you'd expect to hear. She goes to see her ex-husband, Dr. Andrew Garner (Blair Underwood), to ask for assistance with Skye. Her emotions are connected to her powers so May hopes Garner can help Skye learn to control them. See photos from the episode in the below gallery.
Marvel's Agents of SHIELD: "One of Us" Photo Gallery:
Creator: The CW Interested in Friday the 13th TV Series
The latest reports suggest that the new Friday the 13th series will focus on the "real" city of Crystal Lake and that The CW has expressed interest in the concept.
Last year, news broke that Friday the 13th creator Sean S. Cunningham was executive producing the new series, entitled Friday the 13th: Crystal Lake Chronicles. Cunningham was at the Monster Mania convention this past weekend, and according to Friday the 13th The Franchise fansite, he dropped some new details about what to expect from the series.
Cinderella Enjoys Majestic Debut at Box Office
Disney's live-action retelling of their animated classic Cinderella was the belle of the box office ball this weekend, debuting in first place with an estimated $70.1 million.
If weekend estimates hold then that opening is slightly ahead of last year's Maleficent ($69.4 million), which was also a live-action take on an animated Disney classic (in that case Sleeping Beauty).
Worldwide, Cinderella made $132.1 million with a stellar $25 million from China alone. This was director Kenneth Branagh's biggest opening of all time, even more so than Thor ($65.7 million). Cinderella's overhaul performance is also notable when considering it was not in 3D, which charges higher ticket prices.
Kirkman: Walking Dead Spinoff Show Won’t Stay a Prequel
AMC's Walking Dead spinoff/prequel series, starring Kim Dickens and Cliff Curtis, won't be a prequel the entire time, creator Robert Kirkman remarked at a "Creative Activism" panel at SXSW on Saturday.
Walking Dead Companion Show (Already) Picked Up for Season 2
As reported by EW.com, Kirkman stated that the new series is "not going to relate to the comics at all. From the beginning of the show one thing we’ve heard is, ‘What’s going on over here or there.’ So the intent of the new show is to expand that world and show another corner of the United States and what’s happening there."
New Silicon Valley: Season 2 Poster
Check out HBO's illuminating new key art for Season 2 of their Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated Mike Judge comedy Silicon Valley, which premieres Sunday, April 12th at 10/9c (right after Game of Thrones).
The cast includes Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Josh Brener, Amanda Crew, Matt Ross, Suzanne Cryer and Jimmy O. Yang.
Kelly Brook Talks One Big Happy and Naked Hugs
English model and actress Kelly Brook has appeared in American TV and film projects like Smallville and Piranha 3D, but she’s making her first foray into a US network sitcom with NBC’s new series, One Big Happy, premiering Tuesday.
Produced by Ellen DeGeneres and created by Liz Feldman, the comedy tells the story of Lizzy (Elisha Cuthbert), a lesbian whose best friend, Luke (Nick Zano), has agreed to have a baby with her. However, just as Lizzy gets pregnant, Luke meets the woman of his dreams, Prudence (Brook), leading to the three living together in an unorthodox scenario.
I spoke to Brook about why she felt this was a perfect role for her, how she made comedic use of her famous figure in the role and more – including a brief foray into Piranha 3D, which I happen to thoroughly enjoy. I should also mention this interview took place during an NBC press event in January, hence a mention of Adam Scott (there for Parks and Recreation) being present.
Eddie Murphy to Play Richard Pryor’s Dad
Oscar-nominee Eddie Murphy is in talks to to play Richard Pryor's father -- former boxer LeRoy "Buck Carter" Pryor -- in Lee Daniels' upcoming biopic of the late comedian.
On Thursday, Daniels uploaded the following photo of him and Eddie Murphy on Instagram, which included the caption, "Strap in and brace yourself. They done let me and him out of our cages! #idonteventhinkimreadyforthisone! #excited #proud #OMG."
According to ET Online, Murphy will star alongside Mike Epps as Pryor, Kate Hudson as Pryor's wife, Jennifer Pryor, and Oprah Winfrey as his grandmother, Marie Carter.
Big Hero 6 Now 2014’s Highest-Grossing Animated Movie
Disney's Big Hero 6 has earned over $620 million globally, becoming the highest-grossing animated movie of 2014.
With $221 million of its total coming from the domestic box office, Big Hero 6 is Walt Disney Animation Studios' third biggest domestic release of all time. Additionally, its worldwide total has now surpassed Tangled, making it the studio's third biggest global release behind Frozen and The Lion King.
Inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, Big Hero 6 is now the biggest animated release from Disney or Pixar in China, bringing in over $51 million since its release two weeks ago, and the second biggest in Japan with over $75 million. It's also the second biggest Disney or PIxar animated release in Korea and Russia, and the biggest animated release of all time in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.
The Walking Dead: “Spend” Photo Preview
Last week's The Walking Dead showed us more of life in Alexandria and even featured Carol baking cookies. Life in the safe-zone is almost normal. Almost. This week's episode, "Spend," shows that Rick and the rest of the group have challenges to face despite being inside the gates. They're still questioning whether this is the place for them.
Photos from the episode show some walker action and the return of Father Gabriel. See them in the below gallery.
The Walking Dead: "Spend" Photo Preview: