James McAvoy News

According to Variety, Oscar Isaacs, who just recently wrapped filming on the next STAR WARS film, has officially been tapped to play 'Apocalypse' in the upcoming X-MEN film.

The Wrap reports that Elle Fanning, Chloe Grace Moretz and Hailee Steinfeld are being considered for the role of 'Jean Grey' in the upcoming X-MEN: APOCALYPSE movie, set to hit theaters in 2016. Up for young 'Cyclops' are actors Ben Hardy, Charlie Rowe and Timothee Chalamet.

It was announced today that ARC Entertainment has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to Chapman Filmed Entertainment's thriller “The Barber” (formerly known as “Trigger”), starring Scott Glenn (“The Silence of the Lambs,” “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “Training Day”) in a deal worth mid-six figures.

Rentrak (RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the top 20 digital movie purchases and rentals based on consumer transaction rate. The report includes Internet Video on Demand (iVOD) and electronic sell-through (EST), for both standard-definition and digital HD movie purchases and rentals.

To coincide with Ayub Khan Din's critically acclaimed hit play East is East, directed by Sam Yates, and starring Jane Horrocks and Ayub Khan Din himself, there will be a range of Traf Extra events including a panel discussion on Diversity And The Arts and Stories Unplugged: An Open Mic Night, with further events announced in due course.

Rentrak Corporation (RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray Disc sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services whichare based on estimated consumer spending per data collected for the week ending Oct. 26, 2014.

Channing Tatum's X-MEN spinoff is officially moving forward.

BAFTA winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy (Filth, The Last King of Scotland, Atonement, X-Men) returns to Trafalgar Transformed, following his performance in Jamie Lloyd's Macbeth, which launched the first Trafalgar Transformed season and earned him an Olivier award nomination for Best Actor, and for the production a nomination for Best Revival. McAvoy will play Jack, the 14th Earl of Gurney, in the first revival of Peter Barnes' satirical comedy, The Ruling Class, directed by Artistic Director, Jamie Lloyd. The production runs from 16 January to 11 April 2015, with press night on 27 January. Design is by Soutra Gilmour, with lighting by Jon Clark and sound by Ben and Max Ringham.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: WIESENTHAL begins tonight at Theatre Row, PHANTOM opens its new pop-up shop today, and THE LAST SHIP sails to Broadway this Sunday!

The Daily Mail writes that X-MEN star James McAvoy has lined up his next stage project -- Peter Barnes's THE RULING CLASS, which will be directed by Jamie Lloyd in January as part of Trafalgar Transformed's second season. Performances begin January 16, 2015; the play runs through April 11.

Russian drama Leviathan wins big at the LFF festival awards, netting the prize for best film. The Tribe takes First Feature award, while Silvered Water is named best documentary.

ABC Family's “25 Days of Christmas,” cable's biggest programming event of the year, returns with 25-continuous days of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family. From December 1 – 25, viewers can ring in the holidays with new holiday episodes of original series, holiday specials and returning favorites.

According to Deadline, Bryan Singer has finalized a deal to direct X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, the fourth installment in Fox's franchise. Simon Kinberg is finishining the script.

The X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST cast seem to have been doing more than just working on set. In the video below, watch stars Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, and more completely lose their composure on camera- sometimes intentionally, others accidentally- during filming for the summer flick.

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY, which opens today, September 12th, is not your average film- in fact, it's three. Writer/director Ned Benson has created a new kind of trilogy, one that is sure to be interesting for film buffs and romance junkies alike.

The Little Film Company has acquired worldwide sales rights to Chapman Filmed Entertainment's thriller “The Barber” (formerly known as “Trigger”)

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is currently transforming its Front of House areas by installing a number of stylish lounges and concept bars. Having invested more than £3 million in the roll out of 22 Ambassador Lounges and 10 premium bars so far, ATG has planned a further investment of £600,000 by the end of 2014.

Filmmaker Ned Benson wrote and directed THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: Them, starringJessica Chastain and James McAvoy. Check out a new international trailer for the film below!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox has confirmed it will release an extended edition of Bryan Singer's X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, that will 'restor some of the scenes-and subplots-cut out of the original edition.'