Brian Henson: Last News

Martin Scorsese has admitted he is a huge fan of Robert Eggers and his version of horror flick Nosferatu.The movie is a remake of the 1922 film of the same name, which in turn was based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Released earlier this month, it stars the likes of Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Emma Corrin.During a recent Q&A with with TCM’s Dave Karger (via IndieWire), when asked about the movie, Scorsese said: “It’s amazing.

Nosferatu director Robert Eggers has been confirmed to write and direct the sequel of the fantasy classic Labyrinth.Home Alone director Chris Columbus and his daughter Eleanor will produce the sequel while Lisa and Brian Henson, the daughter and son of late director of the 1986 cult film and Muppets creator Jim Henson, will executive produce, according to Variety.It comes after reports circulated towards the end of last year that Eggers was in line to direct the movie.The original film, which starred David Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King and Jennifer Connelly as teenager Sarah Williams, has never had a sequel or a remake, but speculation has been rife for many years.As far back as 2016, reports were doing the rounds that a second instalment in the Labyrinth universe was in development, with Guardians Of The Galaxy co-writer Nicole Perlman said to be on board.Then in 2017, it was announced that Don’t Breathe and Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez had signed on to helm a sequel, but Alvarez dropped out in 2020.Later that year, it emerged that Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson had been enlisted to direct, with original star Jennifer Connelly in conversation to return to her role before exiting in 2023.It is unclear whether she will be returning to reprise her role at this stage.Eggers’ version of Nosferatu, a remake of the 1922 classic which in turn was based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, was released in the UK earlier this month.

A sequel to the cult classic Labyrinth is in the works!

It’s been a big week for Robert Eggers.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor “Nosferatu” director Robert Eggers is set to write and direct the sequel to Jim Henson’s the 1986 cult fantasy movie “Labyrinth” for TriStar Pictures, Variety has confirmed. Eggers is writing the project with his writing partner Sjón, while Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus are producing alongside Lisa Henson.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor The Jim Henson Company‘s live-action monster tale “Grendel” has rounded out its cast with Jeff Bridges in the role of Grendel, as well as Dave Bautista as Beowulf and Bryan Cranston as King Hrothgar. Also joining the cast are Thomasin McKenzie as Queen Wealhtheow, Aidan Turner as Unferth and, as the Shaper, T Bone Burnett, who will also provide original songs for the film. Robert D.

Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart) will play the title role in Grendel, a live-action monster flick from The Jim Henson Company, for which Palisades Park Pictures is launching international sales ahead of Cannes.

Fraggle Rock is returning to screens - but what many fans don't know is that the hit 80s show was inspired by Scotland.

It’s three sweet weeks at Number 1 for Elf as the film continues to prove itself as the nation’s festive favourite ahead of Christmas celebrations next week.