Tom Jolliffe takes a look at the surprising worldwide commercial success of Venom… Earlier in the year the first trailer for Venom dropped. It looked pretty awful, not least about 15 years out of date (particularly the initial trailer’s CGI polish). A few more trailers followed and fanfare seemed fairly low. Then came the reviews. […]
The Academy’s ‘Achievement in Popular Film’ is a demeaning category
Ricky Church on the new Oscar category ‘Achievement in Popular Film… The Academy Awards is the film industry’s most prestigious event of the year, celebrating outstanding achievements in a wide array of behind the scenes filmmaking from direction, acting to sound design and more. That’s how the ceremony is presented to audiences at least and […]
Funko’s SDCC exclusive movie collectibles include Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Mad Max: Fury Road and The Royal Tenenbaums
Funko has unveiled its San Diego Comic-Con exclusive movie themed collectibles which includes a Pop! vinyl figure Matthew Patel & Demon Chick two-pack and a Vnyl Scott Pilgrim & Ramona Flowers two-pack from Edgar Wright’s acclaimed comic book movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a Vnyl Richie & Margot two-pack from Wes Anderson’s comedy-drama The Royal Tenenbaums, […]
Charlize Theron still hoping to star in a Furiosa Mad Max spin off
Charlize Theron has said that she would be excited to be a part of a George Miller-directed Furiosa spin off from Mad Max: Fury Road. When Mad Max: Fury Road came out back in 2015 it was an instant hit with fans and critics alike. It seemed almost a given that there would be some […]
Exclusive Interview: Jumanji sound editor Julian Slater talks Welcome to the Jungle and working with Edgar Wright
Red Stewart chats with Jumanji sound editor Julian Slater talks Welcome to the Jungle and working with Edgar Wright… Julian Slater has been working in the film industry since the early 1990s, usually in varying positions in the sound and audio departments. His extensive filmography covers television shows, independent movies, and blockbusters, ranging from Murphy’s Law […]
George Miller sues Warner Bros. over Mad Max: Fury Road earnings
Back when Mad Max: Fury Road was first released, director George Miller seemed raring to go on a sequel to the acclaimed post-apocalyptic action thriller, but now – over two years later – it seems we’re no closer to a fifth instalment in the franchise. Well, the reason for the lack of progress on the […]
Gal Gadot was the runner up behind Charlize Theron to play Mad Max: Fury Road’s Furiosa
Gal Gadot has revealed that she nearly played Mad Max: Fury Road’s Furiosa, a part that was ultimately portrayed by Charlize Theron. Gadot has shot into superstardom in recent times after her portrayal of Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and even more so in the character’s self titled solo movie. But […]
Mad Max: Fury Road gets the Funko treatment
Funko has revealed its range of collectibles for the 2015 post-apocalyptic action epic Mad Max: Fury Road which includes a line of Pop! Movies vinyl figures, a Furiosa Rock Candy, and a range of Mystery Minis; check them out here… This series of Pop! vinyl features War Boy Nux, The Valkyrie, Coma Doof the blind […]
The Genesis of the Excessively Long Action Scene
Tom Jolliffe on the genesis of the excessively long action scene… It has become almost the norm now. The majority of large-scale action blockbusters will have a hugely elaborate, and extremely long set piece in them. In fact some may have several. It used to be that maybe 5-10 minutes at the end of a […]
A newbie’s guide to Terminator 2: Judgment Day
As the James Cameron classic returns in 3D this week, Freda Cooper has a guide for the uninitiated….. Every film fan has a gap in their knowledge: it’s nigh-on impossible to see everything, no matter how hard you try. So, ladies and gentlemen, I present a recently filled chasm in my film-going history. Terminator 2: Judgment […]