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Mortal Kombat director says he tried to avoid using green screen as much as possible

March 19, 2021 by Liam Waddington

Ahead of its release next month, Simon McQuoid, the director of the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie, has revealed that he tried to avoid using green screen as much as possible. “I don’t like too much green screen,” McQuoid said during a group interview ahead of SXSW (via IGN).” Even then there is a bit of it […]

Filed Under: Liam Waddington, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Mortal Kombat, Simon McQuoid

Mortal Kombat promo teases Feudal Japan showdown between Scorpion and Sub-Zero

March 18, 2021 by Amie Cranswick

A new teaser has arrived online for the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot which gives us a sneak peek at the Feudal Japan showdown between Hanzo Hasashi (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Bi-han (Joe Taslim) – better known as Scorpion and Sub-Zero – which serves as the opening scene of the R-rated video game adaptation; watch it here… […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Hiroyuki Sanada, Joe Taslim, Mortal Kombat

New poster for the Mortal Kombat reboot

March 16, 2021 by Amie Cranswick

Following on from last month’s record-breaking red band trailer, the marketing campaign for Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat reboot continues with the release of a new poster which assembles the roster of the R-rated video game adaptation; check it out here… SEE ALSO: New footage from Mortal Kombat revealed in TV spots “In “Mortal Kombat,” MMA […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat: First Impressions & Predictions | Flickering Myth Movie Chat

March 14, 2021 by Amie Cranswick

In the latest Flickering Myth Movie Chat, EJ Moreno and Allen Christian share their thoughts on the first red band trailer for Mortal Kombat, offering some first impressions on the upcoming movie reboot of the iconic video game franchise, as well as their theories and predictions for the film. Check out their thoughts below, and […]

Filed Under: Allen Christian, Articles and Opinions, EJ Moreno, Flickering Myth TV, Gary Collinson, Movies, Video Games Tagged With: Mortal Kombat

New footage from Mortal Kombat revealed in TV spots

March 13, 2021 by Amie Cranswick

Following on from its record-breaking first trailer, four new TV spots have arrived online for the upcoming video game adaptation Mortal Kombat, featuring some previously unseen footage from the R-rated reboot; check them out in the video below… SEE ALSO: Mortal Kombat director calls reboot “unapologetically brutal” “In “Mortal Kombat,” MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat banner showcases eight kombatants including first look at Kabal

March 11, 2021 by Amie Cranswick

Ahead of its release this April, a new banner has arrived online for the upcoming R-rated reboot Mortal Kombat featuring the kombatants Cole Young, Sonya Blade, Jax, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Shang Tsung and Mileena, as well as a first look at Kabal; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Mortal Kombat producer says the goal is to […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News Tagged With: Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat producer says the goal is to “make the most badass fighting movie that’s ever been shot”

March 10, 2021 by Liam Waddington

Following on from the record-breaking trailer premiere, one of the producers of the latest Mortal Kombat movie has discussed what fans can expect to see from the highly-anticipated reboot. During a set visit (via ComicBook.com), producer Todd Garner stated that the goal of the reboot is to try to “make the most badass fighting movie that’s ever […]

Filed Under: Liam Waddington, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Mortal Kombat, Todd Garner

Shang Tsung featured in new Mortal Kombat image as director calls reboot “unapologetically brutal”

March 6, 2021 by EJ Moreno

After the record-breaking trailer premiere, Mortal Kombat fans were left wanting more of the characters teased in the upcoming movie reboot – specifically Chin Han’s Shang Tsung, the film’s main villain. Now, thanks to Total Film, we have our first full look at the sorcerer and Outworld’s Emperor with an image which also looks to […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Mortal Kombat, Simon McQuoid

Mortal Kombat breaks record for most-viewed red band trailer

February 28, 2021 by Gary Collinson

Mortal Kombat is heading back to the big screen this April, and unlike its 90s predecessor, this time it’s retaining the same bloody brutality – and fatalities – synonymous with the iconic video game franchise. And, based on the reaction to the first trailer, it seems this shift into R-rated territory may well pay dividends. […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Video Games Tagged With: Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat reboot director discusses his take on Scorpion and Sub-Zero

February 22, 2021 by EJ Moreno

Following on from the impressive first trailer for Mortal Kombat, the film’s director Simon McQuoid has been chatting to IGN about his take on two of the most iconic characters in the video game franchise in Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim). “We really wanted to be very true to his heritage and make […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: Mortal Kombat, Simon McQuoid

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