With Universal putting behind the action-heavy PG-13 approach to its Classic Monster characters after the failure of the ‘Dark Universe’, we now have confirmation that the Motion Picture Association of America has bestowed an R-rating on Blumhouse Productions’ upcoming reboot of The Invisible Man. As reported by Bloody Disgusting, the MPAA has rated the Leigh […]
Writing gets underway on Willow sequel TV series
Last year it was reported that Ron Howard and his Solo: A Star Wars Story screenwriter Jonathan Kasdan were in talks with Disney+ to develop a TV sequel to Lucasfilm’s cult 1988 fantasy Willow, and now Kasdan has revealed on Twitter that work on the show is officially underway. https://twitter.com/JonKasdan/status/1214301547695226881 The original film tells the […]
Movie Review – 1917 (2019)
1917, 2019. Directed by Sam Mendes. Starring George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, Claire Duburcq, Daniel Mays, Richard Madden and Adrian Scarborough. SYNOPSIS: Two young British soldiers in the trenches of the First World War are sent on a dangerous journey to prevent another unit from walking straight into […]
Ruben Fleischer wanted for director’s chair on Uncharted movie
After losing its latest director Travis Knight (Bumblebee) last month, Deadline is reporting that Sony has identified Zombieland and Venom helmer Ruben Fleischer as the man to finally bring the long-planned Uncharted movie to the big screen. According to the trade, Fleischer leads the shortlist to replace Knight (who replaced Dan Trachtenberg, who replaced Shawn […]
Queen Studios unveils incredible life-size Alita: Battle Angel bust
Queen Studios has unveiled their impressiveAlita life-size special edition bust which is based on the appearance of Rosa Salazar’s cyborg assassin from Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron’s manga adaptation Alita: Battle Angel. Limited to 380 pieces, it is available to pre-order from January 15th, priced at $900.00; check out the promotional images here… The 1:1 […]
Movie Review – A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life (2019)
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life, 2019. Directed by Staten Cousins Roe. Starring Katie Brayben, Poppy Roe, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Sarah Ball and Tomiwa Edun. SYNOPSIS: A shy self-help addict embarks on a road trip with a new guru promising to improve her life. Unfortunately, this new mentor also has a nasty habit of murdering people […]
Movie Review – VHYes (2020)
VHYes. 2020. Directed by Jack Henry Robbins. Starring Kerri Kenney, Thomas Lennon, Mark Proksch, Courtney Pauroso, Charlyne Yi, John Gemberling, Mason McNulty, Rahm Braslaw, Tim Robbins, and Susan Sarandon. SYNOPSIS: This bizarre retro comedy follows 12-year-old Ralph as he accidentally records home videos and his favorite late night shows over his parents’ wedding tape. Jack […]
Scott M. Gimple on expanding The Walking Dead universe with movies, limited series and more
While it’s certainly no longer the ratings behemoth it once was, The Walking Dead remains a key property for AMC, and during the Television Critics Association Press Tour, TWD chief content officer Scott M. Gimple has provided Entertainment Weekly with an update on all things Dead, including the previously announced Rick Grimes films and future […]
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker screenwriter explains how Rey re-balances the Force
Some thirty years after Anakin Skywalker fulfilled the prophecy of the Chosen One by “killing” his master Emperor Palpatine in Return of the Jedi, old Sheev’s granddaughter Rey brought balance to the Force once again in last month’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with her defeat of Darth Sidious in the Battle of Exegol. […]
James Gunn turned down the opportunity to direct a Superman movie
Back in October, James Gunn revealed that when he was given the opportunity to make the jump from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to DC Extended Universe following his temporary exit from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the filmmaker was “basically offered whatever I wanted” from Warner Bros. – and it seems that included a […]
