In the wake of the disappointing box office opening of Solo: A Star Wars Story last month, Disney’s head of distribution Dave Hollis revealed that the studio would be spending some time evaluating why the latest instalment of the blockbuster soap opera franchise failed to connect with audiences, and how they approach the Star Wars […]
Cowabunga? New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie reboot in the works
Having rebooted the live-action adventures of the Heroes in a Half Shell as recently as 2014’s $493m grossing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Paramount is apparently already looking to perform a radical reset on the franchise. According to THR, the studio have hired Andrew Dodge, who was responsible for Jason Bateman spelling bee comedy Bad Words, […]
AT&T exec says the DC Extended Universe “trending in the right direction”
The new AT&T exec in charge of WarnerMedia says that the DCEU is “trending in the right direction”. The DC Extended Universe certainly has its issues thanks to some lackluster box office performances and critical disappointments but the future is looking brighter for the franchise according to the folks steering the ship. John Stankey, the […]
Chris Pratt assures fans that Avengers 4 “has your back”
Chris Pratt has promised fans of the franchise that Avengers 4 “has your back” and also comments on the cast for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3. Thanks to the colossal success of Avengers: Infinity War, the sequel, Avengers 4, is already a hugely anticipated event, with audiences excited (and nervous) to see just what will […]
Zachary Quinto says Star Trek 4 news expected in the next few weeks
Actor Zachary Quinto has offered an update on the future of Star Trek movies. 2009’s Star Trek brought the franchise back to the big screen in a significant way but it’s television that has been mostly dominating conversation of late. The films, however, are still integral to the franchise’s future, with several in development at […]
First trailer for Creed II pits Adonis against Drago
Following yesterday’s poster and images [take a look here], the first trailer has debuted for Creed II, the upcoming sequel to Ryan Coogler’s Rocky spinoff. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., the film sees Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson reprising their roles from the acclaimed 2015 boxing drama with Dolph Lundgren back as Rocky IV antagonist […]
Watch four visual effects breakdown videos for Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
Four new VFX videos have arrived online for Avengers: Infinity War which takes us behind the scenes of the film and highlights the impressive visual effects work that went into bringing the Marvel superhero blockbuster to the big screen. The first showcases the fight between the Hulk and the Mad Titan on the Asgardian refugee ship, […]
Steve Carell enters a fantasy world of WWII miniatures in first Welcome to Marwen trailer
Universal Pictures has revealed the first trailer and poster for the upcoming fantasy drama Welcome to Marwen. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film is inspired by the 2010 documentary Marwencol and stars Steve Carell as Mark Hogancamp, an artist and photographer who constructs a miniature World War II village in his back yard to aid his recovery […]
Movie Review – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, 2018. Directed by J.A. Bayona. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, BD Wong, Ted Levine, Isabella Sermon, Geraldine Chaplin, James Cromwell, and Jeff Goldblum. SYNOPSIS: When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs […]
Disney ups Fox offer to $71.3 billion in bidding war with Comcast
Last week, Comcast – the parent company of Universal Pictures – attempted to hijack The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets with an all-cash bid of $65 billion, and now Disney has fired back with its own improved offer. Reports are circulating that Disney is now offering $71.3 billion […]