Sometimes, independent films are at the basis of some long-running and famous movie franchises. Just think of Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi, made on a budget of approximately $7,000, that has spawned two insanely successful sequels (aside from earning numerous awards, big bucks at the box office, and becoming an inspiration for beginner filmmakers all over […]
Promo and clip for The Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 2 – ‘The Damned’
Following last night’s season 8 premiere, AMC has released a promo and sneak peek clip for Sunday’s second episode of The Walking Dead, which we have for you here…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KvzojD1nGkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jebWiz-H0A4The plan involving Alexandrians, Kingdommers and Hilltoppers unfolds; as Rick continues to fight, he encounters a familiar face.The Walking Dead season 8 airs on Sundays on AMC […]
Exclusive: Castle Rock and It star Bill Skarsgård hasn’t met Stephen King yet
The following is an excerpt from Justin Cook’s interview with the cast and creators of Castle Rock at New York Comic Con…It’s safe to say that 2017 has been a good year for Bill Skarsgård. Not only has the young actor’s name been on the rise ever since starring as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in […]
Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book adaptation going by the title Mowgli: Tales from the Jungle Book
Way back in 2014 it was announced that Andy Serkis had signed on to direct an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book for Warner Bros. Pictures.Despite shooting in 2015, the film – originally titled Jungle Book: Origins was pushed back to 2017 and then 2018, allowing more time to work on the visual effects, […]
Pop Culture Shock’s Judge Dredd and Lawmaster diorama available now
Sideshow has revealed Pop Culture Shock’s 1/4th scale Judge Dredd on Lawmaster diorama. The collectible is limited to 250 pieces and is available to buy now, priced at $699.99; take a look at the official promotional images here…SEE ALSO: Pre-order via Sideshow CollectiblesIf there is one lawman keeping Mega-City One in order, it’s Joseph Dredd. Charging […]
Naomi Watts to star in psychological thriller The Wolf Hour
Variety is reporting that Naomi Watts has signed on to star in The Wolf Hour, a psychological thriller from director Alistair Banks Griffin, which is being supported by the Sundance Institute Feature Film Project.The film will see Watts as “a woman who was once a celebrated counter-culture figure who now lives alone in her Bronx […]
Blu-ray Review – Le Plaisir (1952)
Le Plaisir, 1952.Directed by Max Ophüls. Starring Jean Gabin, Claude Dauphin, Danielle Darrieux, Simone Simon, and Pierre Brasseur.SYNOPSIS:An anthology film consisting of three separate stories examining a single theme: pleasure. In this elegantly crafted piece, Max Ophüls draws inspiration from France’s best known short story writer Guy de Maupassant to concoct a wistfully philosophical examination of the human experience […]
Shazam director confirms April 2019 release date
Over the past couple of years, Warner Bros. has developed a bit of a habit of shuffling its DC Films release dates, with several movies that were part of its initial slate announcement shifting dates, or in some cases, finding themselves stuck in development hell.Well, one movie that does seem to be on track is […]
Universal will run free screenings of Thank You for Your Service for service members
Here’s some good news regarding upcoming war drama Thank You for Your Service. AMC Theaters will grant the first 25 service members access to see the film for free at participating at all 7PM showings on October 26th. Check out the full press release below:Universal Pictures and AMC Theatres today announced that, on October 26th, up to 10,000 […]
First poster for war drama 12 Strong starring Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon
Following the first trailer for 12 Strong [watch it here], a poster has now arrived online for Nicolai Fuglsig’s upcoming war drama featuring Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Pena, and Trevante Rhodes; check it out below…12 Strong is set in the harrowing days following 9/11 when a U.S. Special Forces team, led by their new Captain, […]
