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Universal’s Classic Monsters franchise titled Dark Universe, Bride of Frankenstein gets release date

May 22, 2017 by Gary Collinson

As Universal prepares to relaunch the Classic Monsters with the release of The Mummy, the studio has confirmed that this new cinematic universe is going by the title  (I guess Warner Bros. will need a new name for its Justice League Dark film…). In addition to the title reveal (and the brief teaser and Danny […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Bride of Frankenstein, Dark Universe, Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, Sofia Boutella, The Mummy, Tom Cruise

The Mummy tops studio TV ad spending

June 6, 2017 by Samuel Brace

The Mummy has seen more investment in TV ad spending this week than any other movie. With substantial hits in theatres right now such as Wonder Woman, other high profile movies still playing, and even more to come, it’s interesting to see that Universal has claimed the top spot for TV ad spending for The […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, Cars 3, The Mummy, Transformers: The Last Knight, Wonder Woman

The Mummy gives Tom Cruise his biggest ever global opening with $174 million worldwide

June 11, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Universal kicked off its Dark Universe this weekend with the release of The Mummy, and despite mostly negative reviews, the film has given star Tom Cruise his biggest ever global opening at the box office. Domestically, The Mummy disappointed with just $31.5 million, coming second behind Wonder Woman, but it pulled in an estimated $142 million […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Dark Universe, The Mummy, Tom Cruise

Movie Review – The Mummy (2017)

June 7, 2017 by Robert Kojder

The Mummy, 2017. Directed by Alex Kurtzman. Starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, Marwan Kenzari, and Russell Crowe. SYNOPSIS: An ancient princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension. “Where’s your sense of adventure” asks […]

Filed Under: Movies, Reviews, Robert Kojder Tagged With: Alex Kurtzman, Annabelle Wallis, Courtney B. Vance, Dark Universe, Jake Johnson, Marwan Kenzari, Russell Crowe, Sofia Boutella, The Mummy, Tom Cruise

2017 Summer Movie Preview

April 22, 2017 by Liam Hoofe

Liam Hoofe looks the summer’s big movie releases… While the rest of the world continues to go a little mad, movies fan the world over are super excited about what looks to be one of the biggest summers in the history of cinema. Several big franchises are releasing sequels/prequels/spin-offs and several new franchises are bringing […]

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Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Liam Hoofe, Movies Tagged With: Alien: Covenant, Annabelle: Creation, Baywatch, Captain Underpants, Cars 3, Despicable Me 3, Dunkirk, Emojimovie: Express Yourself, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Dark Tower, The Emoji Movie, The Mummy, Transformers: The Last Knight, War for the Planet of the Apes, Wonder Woman

Tom Cruise officially signs on for The Mummy reboot

January 22, 2016 by admin

It was rumoured last year that Tom Cruise was in talks with Universal to star in their upcoming reboot of The Mummy, which is set to kick-start their Classic Monsters Shared Universe. Well, now it’s official. Variety are reporting that Cruise has signed on for the picture, but will not serve as a producer as […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, News Tagged With: The Mummy, Tom Cruise, Universal Monsters

Tom Cruise in talks to star in The Mummy reboot

November 25, 2015 by admin

It appears as though Universal are not messing about when it comes to casting their upcoming Monsters Universe. Following the news that they’re looking to cast Angelina Jolie (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) as The Bride of Frankenstein and Scarlett Johansson in Creature From the Black Lagoon, Variety are reporting that they’re in talks with Tom […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, News Tagged With: The Mummy, Tom Cruise, Universal Monsters

Universal Monsters: The Next Big Cinematic Franchise?

May 5, 2016 by Tony Black

Tony Black on whether the Universal Monsters will deliver the next big cinematic franchise… You all remember The Mummy, right? Brendan Fraser doing his best Harrison Ford impression while Arnold Vosloo pranced around in a gold nappy trying to hide his broad South African brogue. Rather good, wasn’t it? You may be surprised to learn […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Tony Black Tagged With: Aaron Guzikowski, Alex Kurtzman, Angelina Jolie, Bride of Frankenstein, Chris Morgan, Creature from the Black Lagoon, David Koepp, Dracula Untold, Frankenstein, Jeff Pinkner, Johnny Depp, Jon Spaihts, Luke Evans, Russell Crowe, The Invisible Man, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, Tom Cruise, Universal Monsters, Van Helsing

Universal releases first synopsis for The Mummy remake

May 8, 2016 by Gary Collinson

With production on Universal’s remake of The Mummy in full swing, the studio has released the first synopsis for Monsters Universe-launching film: Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of “Kingsman: The Secret Service” and “Star Trek Beyond”) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: The Mummy, Universal Monsters

Jake Johnson and Annabelle Wallis join Tom Cruise in The Mummy reboot

March 9, 2016 by Justin Cook

According to The Hollywood Reporter, New Girl star Jake Johnson is the latest actor to join Tom Cruise (Edge of Tomorrow) and Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service) in the upcoming reboot of The Mummy and Universal’s larger cinematic monster universe. The shared universe, which the studio seems to be building in a fashion similar to the Marvel […]

Filed Under: Justin Cook, Movies, News Tagged With: Jake Johnson, The Mummy, Tom Cruise

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