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Gary Collinson

Taika Waititi to produce dystopian sci-fi thriller Night Raiders

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While his directing slate is looking pretty full with Next Goal Wins, Thor: Love and Thunder and Akira, New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi has found time to squeeze in another project, with the Jojo Rabbit helmer set to executive produce the sci-fi thriller Night Raiders. As per THR, Night Raiders takes place in a post-war […]

Marriage Story, The Farewell, Uncut Gems lead 2019 Gotham Award nominations

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The first major nominations of awards season are in, with the Independent Filmmaker Project announcing the contenders for the 2019 Gotham Awards, which celebrate the best in independent features and TV series. Leading the pack are Marriage Story, The Farewell, Uncut Gems and The Last Black Man in San Francisco, all of which earned three […]

Ken Loach joins the chorus of superhero movie critics

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As the debate surrounding the cinematic quality (or lack thereof) of Marvel movies continues, acclaimed British director Ken Loach (Kes, I, Daniel Blake) has become the latest filmmaker to join the chorus of criticism, slamming superhero films as “a cynical exercise” that “has nothing to do with the art of cinema”. “I find them boring,” […]

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood re-release this weekend with four new scenes

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Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is heading back into U.S. theaters this Friday with a re-release which, according to Deadline, will feature four never-before-seen scenes bookending the movie. “Audiences have shown tremendous support for this movie, and we look forward to offering them another opportunity to see the film as […]

First look images from A Christmas Carol starring Guy Pearce and Andy Serkis

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Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we’ve got a first look at A Christmas Carol, the new Charles Dickens’ miniseries adaptation from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, which features Guy Pearce as the bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge, Andy Serkis as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Voe Alwyn as Bob Cratchit and Vinette Robinson as Mary Cratchit. “What […]

Jumanji: The Next Level reportedly on course for $70 million opening

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Having held its own against Star Wars: The Last Jedi back in 2017, it seems that Sony’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle follow-up could be set to repeat that feat this December when it goes up against Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. According to long range tracking estimates from Box Office Pro, Jumanji: The […]

Warner Bros. to launch Wonder Woman 1984 marketing campaign at CCXP in Brazil

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Back in June, Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins revealed that next year’s sequel Wonder Woman 1984 would be skipping the San Diego Comic-Con, with fans having to wait until December before the studio launches the marketing campaign for Gal Gadot’s second solo outing as the Amazon Princess. Well, it seems we now know exactly when […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars Adventures: Pomp and Circumstance

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IDW Publishing releases Star Wars Adventures: Pomp and Circumstance this November, collecting issues #14-17 of Star Wars Adventures and the 2018 Star Wars Adventures Annual; check out a preview here… Join Chewie, Poe Dameron, BB-8, and Luke Skywalker in these adventures that span the Star Wars universe and the saga’s entire history. These young-reader friendly stories will appeal […]

Classic British comics returning in 2020 courtesy of Rebellion

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Rebellion has announced twelve new specials for 2020, including the return of some of the most influential British comics of all time, including the legendary titles Battle, Action, Smash! and Roy of the Rovers. The specials will include a mix of old favourites, featuring new original work from creators such as Garth Ennis (The Boys, […]