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The Wachowskis think Jupiter Ascending could mark the end of their studio financing

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With a hugely underwhelming opening weekend in the US of just $19 million, Jupiter Ascending is another in a long line of films from the Wachowski siblings where the box-office has failed to match the grand, epic-scale ideas of their films. Their previous two films, Cloud Atlas and Speed Racer, both flopped on release, with […]

Details on the Spider-Man deal revealed, Sony still planning Sinister Six, Venom and female-led spin-off without Marvel’s involvement

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Yesterday brought us the huge news that Sony and Marvel have reached a deal regarding Spider-Man, which allows Marvel Studios to bring the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, whilst launching a new series of movies at Sony, produced by Kevin Feige. Variety has been digging into the specifics of the deal, revealing that Disney […]

Interview: Mark Burton and Richard Starzack talk Shaun the Sheep Movie

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Flickering Myth sat down with the directors of Shaun the Sheep Movie… Out now in cinemas, Shaun the Sheep makes the leap from TV to the silver screen with Shaun the Sheep Movie (read our review here) and Flickering Myth Deputy Editor Luke Owen caught up with its directors Mark Burton and Richard Starzack, who […]

Dylan O’Brien and Logan Lerman are being “considered” for new Spider-Man; Marc Webb will not return

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 24 hours, there was some rather exciting news yesterday announced that Spider-Man has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since then, some names have been banded around by the Internet on who could be the new Spidey once it was revealed that Andrew Garfield would not be suiting […]

Movie Review – Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

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Fifty Shades of Grey, 2015 Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. Starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Eloise Mumford, and Victor Rasuk. SYNOPSIS: Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. Not even five minutes into Fifty Shades of Grey is a scene where Anastasia Steele trips and falls entering […]

Fifty Shades of Grey set for $90 million+ US opening; breaks studio opening day record in France

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Released today across various different markets, including the UK, US and many European countries, Fifty Shades of Grey has finally been unleashed after months of anticipation. And despite its opening being only a few hours old, the film has already broken box-office records. The film, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie […]

Second Opinion – Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

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Fifty Shades of Grey, 2015 Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. Starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Eloise Mumford, and Victor Rasuk SYNOPSIS: Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. When a film isn’t screened to the press, it’s usually an indication that it’s not very good […]

DVD Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 2014. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Starring Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Johnny Knoxville, Noel Fisher, Alan Ritchson, Jeremy Howard and Tony Shaloub. SYNOPSIS: When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home. Aside from a CGI film […]

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson reportedly wants to pull out of Fifty Shades of Grey sequels

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Given the spectacular box office performance of Fifty Shades of Grey, Universal Pictures must surely be keen to get the second instalment going, but if The Sun is to be believed (and that’s generally a big “if”), the studio may have to do so without director Sam Taylor-Johnson. According to the paper, Taylor-Johnson is contracted […]