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Aquaman director James Wan explains why he wanted to tell “a standalone story”

December 15, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

While it remains firmly entrenched in the DC Extended Universe, director James Wan has revealed to Den of Geek that he deliberately set out to tell “a standalone story” with Aquaman – one that wasn’t “necessarily part of a ‘cinematic universe.’” “We’ve seen him in other films, but I really wanted to tell a standalone story,” said […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Aquaman, DC, DC Extended Universe, James Wan

Aquaman director James Wan discusses the film’s Steven Spielberg and George Lucas influences

December 13, 2018 by Samuel Brace

James Wan, the director of Aquaman, has discussed the film’s 80s tone, explaining that he was influenced by Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, and George Lucas. While fans around the world are getting ready to see James Wan’s Aquaman, those who have caught the picture already are noting its distinct 80s vibe, with Indiana Jones-esque adventures included. […]

Filed Under: Movies, News Tagged With: Aquaman, DC, DC Extended Universe, James Wan

Director James Wan is yet to sign on for Aquaman sequel

December 13, 2018 by Gary Collinson

Even before its bumper opening in China this past weekend, rumours had been circulating that Warner Bros. and DC Films are already in development on a sequel to this month’s DCEU blockbuster Aquaman. The original report stressed that plans were at the earliest stage, with Warner Bros. yet to enlist a writer, and it seems […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Aquaman, Aquaman 2, DC, DC Extended Universe, James Wan

Aquaman director James Wan wanted to reboot Blade

December 13, 2018 by Samuel Brace

James Wan, the director of Aquaman, once pitched a Blade reboot. These days James Wan is busy promoting his new film Aquaman for Warner Bros. and DC, his first foray into comic book movies. But this wasn’t the start of Wan’s interest in the genre. According to Wan, in a recent interview with the Happy […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Blade, James Wan, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Second Opinion – Aquaman (2018)

December 12, 2018 by Matt Rodgers

Aquaman, 2018. Directed by James Wan. Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Nicole Kidman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ludi Lin, Temuera Morrison, Michael Beach, Randall Park, Graham McTavish, Djimon Hounsou, John Rhys-Davies, Leigh Whannell, Sophia Forrest, Natalie Safran, and Julie Andrews. SYNOPSIS: The bastard son of a human fisherman and Atlanna, […]

Filed Under: Matt Rodgers, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: amber heard, Aquaman, DC, DC Extended Universe, Djimon Hounsou, Dolph Lundgren, Graham McTavish, James Wan, Jason Momoa, John Rhys-Davies, Julie Andrews, Leigh Whannell, Ludi Lin, Michael Beach, Natalie Safran, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, Randall Park, Sophia Forrest, Temuera Morrison, Temura Morrison, Willem Dafoe, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Resident Evil reboot hires 47 Meters Down director

December 6, 2018 by Matt Rodgers

Any fans of Capcom’s Resident Evil videogame franchise must have rejoiced at the news that horror supremo and Aquaman director James Wan was to produce a reboot for the big screen, and now Constantin Film have found their director in the form of 47 Meters Down‘s Johannes Roberts. According to Variety, Roberts will begin production early […]

Filed Under: Matt Rodgers, Movies, News Tagged With: James Wan, Johannes Roberts, Resident Evil

Aquaman’s James Wan wants to direct a Batman horror movie

December 4, 2018 by Samuel Brace

James Wan, the director of Aquaman, has a fantasy about directing a horror version of Batman. Even though director James Wan is currently prepping for the release of Aquaman, this isn’t the only DC superhero property that he has had his eye on. In the past, Wan has dreamt about stepping behind the camera to make […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Aquaman, Batman, DC, DC Extended Universe, James Wan

Aquaman director James Wan “worried” about facing Mary Poppins Returns at the box office

November 28, 2018 by Samuel Brace

James Wan, director of Aquaman, has revealed that he is slightly “worried” about going head to head with Mary Poppins Returns at the box office. With no Star Wars movie available to dominate the box office this December, one would think there would be a little less competition for your money. However, with both Aquaman […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Aquaman, DC, DC Extended Universe, James Wan, Mary Poppins Returns

Roughly 90% of Aquaman has been shot in IMAX, reveals James Wan

November 24, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

If you’re planning on catching Aquaman in the IMAX format, then director James Wan has some exciting news for you as the filmmaker has revealed that “roughly 90%” of the movie has been shot using IMAX technology. DC movies have always been at the forefront of the IMAX format, with Christopher Nolan shooting around half an […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Aquaman, DC, DC Extended Universe, James Wan

DC’s Aquaman movie gets a final trailer

November 19, 2018 by Gary Collinson

Earlier today we got a new TV spot from Aquaman which features some new footage of Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry battling Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Black Manta, and now Warner Bros. has unveiled a brand new – and final – trailer for next month’s solo DC blockbuster. Check it out here, and let us know in the […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: amber heard, Aquaman, DC, DC Extended Universe, Dolph Lundgren, James Wan, Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe

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