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    September 2, 2017

    Paul Bettany joins Han Solo Star Wars movie.

    The metaphorical revolving door on the new Han Solo Star Wars movie is continuing to spin it would appear. First out were original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller and in… Continue reading "Paul Bettany joins Han Solo Star Wars movie."

  • News, Television

    September 2, 2017

    Game of Thrones Season 7 director discusses filming the record breaking finale.

    *** Warning: contains spoilers for Game of Thrones S7, Episode 7. *** In the aftermath of Game of Thrones’ seventh season, fans are now left to wait for what will… Continue reading "Game of Thrones Season 7 director discusses filming the record breaking finale."

  • News, Video Games

    September 2, 2017

    Jordan Vogt-Roberts gives an update on his Metal Gear Solid movie.

    Hollywood has been looking to get its hands on a successful video game to movie adaptation since Super Mario Bros. first graced our movie screens in 1993 with not much… Continue reading "Jordan Vogt-Roberts gives an update on his Metal Gear Solid movie."

  • News

    September 2, 2017

    Fox looking for award success with War For The Planet Of The Apes.

    Whilst War For The Planet Of The Apes has gathered significant critical acclaim, it is currently the least profitable film in the new rebooted franchise, but Fox is still banking on… Continue reading "Fox looking for award success with War For The Planet Of The Apes."

  • Comics, News, Television

    September 2, 2017

    Is Marvel’s Inhumans already on shaky ground?

    Marvel properties are generally regarded as sure fire hits in movie theatres and they have also had success with their TV properties too with ABC’s Agents of Shield and the multi-character… Continue reading "Is Marvel’s Inhumans already on shaky ground?"

  • News

    September 1, 2017

    Stephen King is said to be impressed by It remake.

    Whilst Hollywood seems hellbent on churning out endless remakes, many fail to hit the mark when it comes to the approval of fans and critics alike, however the big screen… Continue reading "Stephen King is said to be impressed by It remake."

  • Celebrities, Comics, News

    September 1, 2017

    Warner Brothers want DiCaprio as their new Joker.

    We reported last week that The Hangover director Todd Phillips would be helming a new Joker movie that is allegedly not part of the same continuity as current DC Extended Universe,… Continue reading "Warner Brothers want DiCaprio as their new Joker."

  • News, Television

    August 29, 2017

    Game of Thrones Season 7 finale smashes viewer records.

    Even though it’s seventh season was three episodes shorter than the preceding six seasons before it, Game of Thrones has once more smashed the previous viewer records set by its… Continue reading "Game of Thrones Season 7 finale smashes viewer records."

  • Retrospectives, Reviews, The People Versus...

    August 28, 2017

    The People Versus… Alien Covenant (2017).

    At Film ’89 we like to celebrate film but occasionally a movie comes along that isn’t necessarily deserving of celebration. In this first in a new regular feature for Film ’89, we… Continue reading "The People Versus… Alien Covenant (2017)."

  • Celebrities, News

    August 27, 2017

    Director Tobe Hooper dies aged 74.

    Acclaimed horror director Tobe Hooper has passed away aged 74. According to Variety, the cause of death hasn’t yet been made public but he passed away yesterday, Saturday August 26th,… Continue reading "Director Tobe Hooper dies aged 74."

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