Well, it looks like Billy Dee Williams’ Lando Calrissian isn’t the only Original Trilogy cast member set to make his return to the galaxy far, far away for the first time in the Sequel Trilogy in December’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, as both director J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy have confirmed […]
Mighty Mouse heading to the big screen
Here he comes to save the day! Deadline is reporting that Paramount Pictures has enlisted screenwriters Jon and Erich Hoeber (The Meg) to develop a script for a live-action/animated hybrid feature film based upon the classic cartoon character Mighty Mouse. Created by 20th Century Fox’s Terrytoons back in 1942 as a parody of Superman, Mighty […]
The History of the Multi-Part Film, Part I of I
Pim Razenberg on Multi-Part Film franchising… In the 2015 article The Future of Franchising: The Shared Universe, I discussed the development of franchising strategies within Hollywood. In the 2010s, these strategies cumulated in the dawn of interconnected franchising through “cinematic universes”, such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe. Today, as we […]
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker promo art revealed at Star Wars Celebration
As part of its big Star Wars Celebration mural celebrating the entire Star Wars saga from Episode I through to Episode IX, Lucasfilm has unveiled the first promotional artwork for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with an illustration featuring Kylo Ren, Rey, Poe Dameron, Finn, Chewbacca, BB-8, D/O, C-3PO and R2-D2 (the latter of […]
SPOILERS: Shazam producer discusses the movie’s surprise cameo
Warning. This post contains Shazam! spoilers… After months and months of rumours and speculation, we finally got confirmation last week on the rumours that Zachary Levi’s Shazam! would be joined in the DC blockbuster by the Man of Steel, with Superman popping up at the end of the film for a surprise cameo. With Henry […]
New poster for Rocketman starring Taron Egerton as Elton John
Ahead of its theatrical release next month, a new poster has arrived online for the upcoming musical fantasy Rocketman featuring Taron Egerton as the legendary musician Elton John, which comes with the announcement that the film is set to receive its world premiere on May 16th at Cannes; take a look here… ‘ROCKETMAN’ is an […]
Movie Review – Room For Rent (2019)
Room For Rent, 2019. Directed by Tommy Stovall. Starring Lin Shaye, Oliver Rayon, Valeska Miller, and Ryan Ochoa. SYNOPSIS: Joyce, a lonely widow, rents out a room in her house. She soon becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her guests, a mysterious drifter. Let’s start this review off by talking about the incomparable Lin Shaye. […]
Olivia Cooke joins John Boyega in A Naked Singularity
Deadline is reporting that Bates Motel and Ready Player One star Olivia Cooke has signed on to star alongside John Boyega (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) in the upcoming heist film Naked Singularity. Based on the novel of the same name by Sergio De La Pava and set to be directed by first-time feature […]
Movie Review – Disneynature’s Penguins (2019)
Penguins, 2019. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson. Narration by Ed Helms. SYNOPSIS: Adélie penguin Steve joins the million of other penguins in their journey to create happiness and a family for themselves across Antarctica. “Relatable content” is a phrase often used on the Internet. It’s when you see something that feels so similar […]
Hasbro unveils new Star Wars: The Black Series and Vintage Collection figures at Celebration
Hasbro has unveiled its newest Star Wars products toys at this year’s Star Wars Celebration which includes: a special edition retro prototype Darth Vader figure (available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con and in limited quantities on Target.com), Black Series figures for an event exclusive Boba Fett, Clone Commander Obi-Wan Kenobi, Droid Depot 4-pack, Emperor Palpatine, […]
