Fans have not heard from director J.J. Abrams for quite a while now, so he is either taking a break or prepping for a new project. Hopefully, it’s the latter, after recent reports claim he is setting up a new movie with Warner Bros.
J.J. Abrams on the set of Star Wars
The famed Star Wars filmmaker is known for his nostalgic films that bring the audience to another time, which is reportedly the theme of his rumored upcoming project. More details will be revealed soon, but as of now, the director remains tight-lipped.
J.J. Abrams Is Reportedly Helming A Back to the Future-Inspired Film With Timothée Chalamet
In a post from Giant Freakin Robot, a source shared to the outlet that J.J. Abrams is making another film that is reminiscent of Back to the Future. It is an untitled project, but the insider noted it...
J.J. Abrams on the set of Star Wars
The famed Star Wars filmmaker is known for his nostalgic films that bring the audience to another time, which is reportedly the theme of his rumored upcoming project. More details will be revealed soon, but as of now, the director remains tight-lipped.
J.J. Abrams Is Reportedly Helming A Back to the Future-Inspired Film With Timothée Chalamet
In a post from Giant Freakin Robot, a source shared to the outlet that J.J. Abrams is making another film that is reminiscent of Back to the Future. It is an untitled project, but the insider noted it...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The 2024 Tribeca Festival has announced its TV lineup, with the June festival featuring the world premiere of the Jake Gyllenhaal-starring Apple TV+ series Presumed Innocent.
The legal thriller, set to premiere on Apple TV+ on June 14, comes from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams also stars Ruth Negga and Peter Sarsgaard. Gyllenhaal also executive produces.
Other world premieres include Hulu’s Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer, executive produced by Dakota and Elle Fanning, exploring Dr. Ann Burgess’ investigations; and the MGM+ docuseriees, Hollywood Black, about the Black experience in the entertainment industry, executive produced by Justin Simien and featuring Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay.
The festival will also screen the ESPN’s In the Arena: Serena Williams, Paramount+’s Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken and the premiere of the fourth and final season of My Brilliant Friend, among other titles.
Tribeca...
The legal thriller, set to premiere on Apple TV+ on June 14, comes from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams also stars Ruth Negga and Peter Sarsgaard. Gyllenhaal also executive produces.
Other world premieres include Hulu’s Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer, executive produced by Dakota and Elle Fanning, exploring Dr. Ann Burgess’ investigations; and the MGM+ docuseriees, Hollywood Black, about the Black experience in the entertainment industry, executive produced by Justin Simien and featuring Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay.
The festival will also screen the ESPN’s In the Arena: Serena Williams, Paramount+’s Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken and the premiere of the fourth and final season of My Brilliant Friend, among other titles.
Tribeca...
- 4/18/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tribeca Festival, which announced its feature film lineup Wednesday, has now also revealed its television lineup for the 2024 festival, which includes brand new docuseries featuring Issa Rae and Dave Eggers and projects from Dakota Fanning, Jake Gyllenhaal and J.J. Abrams.
This year’s program includes 11 premieres, including Hulu’s “Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer,” an in-depth exploration of Dr. Anne Burgess’ career and her journey to closing some of America’s most infamous criminal cases from executive producers Dakota and Elle Fanning; MGM+’s “Hollywood Black,” an examination of the Black experience in Hollywood featuring conversations with Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay from executive producer Justin Simien; and Apple TV+’s “Presumed Innocent,” a legal thriller starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams. The show also stars Ruth Negga and Peter Sarsgaard.
Returning series getting...
This year’s program includes 11 premieres, including Hulu’s “Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer,” an in-depth exploration of Dr. Anne Burgess’ career and her journey to closing some of America’s most infamous criminal cases from executive producers Dakota and Elle Fanning; MGM+’s “Hollywood Black,” an examination of the Black experience in Hollywood featuring conversations with Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay from executive producer Justin Simien; and Apple TV+’s “Presumed Innocent,” a legal thriller starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams. The show also stars Ruth Negga and Peter Sarsgaard.
Returning series getting...
- 4/18/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, which unveiled its film slate Wednesday, is out with its television lineup of world premieres of new and returning programs from networks and streamers.
The 23rd edition, which unspool June 5-16, features 11 series premieres and two first looks at returning classics. World premieres include Hulu’s Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer, executive produced by Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning, an in-depth exploration of Dr. Anne Burgess’ journey in closing some of America’s most infamous criminal cases; Hollywood Black, executive produced by Justin Simien, an examination of the Black experience in Hollywood featuring conversations with Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Ryan Coogler, and Ava DuVernay; and Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent, a legal thriller starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, hailing from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams, also with Ruth Negga and Peter Sarsgaard.
The program spotlights ESPN docuseries In the Arena: Serena Williams,...
The 23rd edition, which unspool June 5-16, features 11 series premieres and two first looks at returning classics. World premieres include Hulu’s Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer, executive produced by Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning, an in-depth exploration of Dr. Anne Burgess’ journey in closing some of America’s most infamous criminal cases; Hollywood Black, executive produced by Justin Simien, an examination of the Black experience in Hollywood featuring conversations with Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Ryan Coogler, and Ava DuVernay; and Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent, a legal thriller starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, hailing from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams, also with Ruth Negga and Peter Sarsgaard.
The program spotlights ESPN docuseries In the Arena: Serena Williams,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2024 Tribeca Festival TV and Now lineup is just about as star-studded as it gets.
This year’s installment, presented by Okx, includes the world premiere of David E. Kelley’s legal thriller “Presumed Innocent” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, who also executive produces along with J.J. Abrams. Ruth Negga, Peter Sarsgaard, Renate Reinsve, and O-t Fagbenle co-star in the Apple TV+ series that marks Gyllenhaal’s first foray into TV.
The Tribeca Festival takes place June 5 through 16 and highlights new and returning programs from networks and streamers such as Apple TV+, AMC, HBO, Hulu, Paramount+, and more. The 2024 TV lineup features 11 series premieres and two first looks at returning series, including the Season 4 premiere of “My Brilliant Friend” and “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol” Season 2.
True crime docuseries including as Hulu’s “Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer,” executive produced by Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning, and...
This year’s installment, presented by Okx, includes the world premiere of David E. Kelley’s legal thriller “Presumed Innocent” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, who also executive produces along with J.J. Abrams. Ruth Negga, Peter Sarsgaard, Renate Reinsve, and O-t Fagbenle co-star in the Apple TV+ series that marks Gyllenhaal’s first foray into TV.
The Tribeca Festival takes place June 5 through 16 and highlights new and returning programs from networks and streamers such as Apple TV+, AMC, HBO, Hulu, Paramount+, and more. The 2024 TV lineup features 11 series premieres and two first looks at returning series, including the Season 4 premiere of “My Brilliant Friend” and “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol” Season 2.
True crime docuseries including as Hulu’s “Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer,” executive produced by Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning, and...
- 4/18/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Time100, Time Magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, includes some notable show business figures, including Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox, Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, Colman Domingo, and America Ferrera.
Also on the list: Ynon Kreiz, Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, and Jeffrey Wright.
The Time100 issue has four worldwide covers featuring singer-songwriter Lipa, football quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a leader of Russia’s opposition movement.
A New York City gala celebrating the issue is set for April 25, with a primetime TV special airing May 12 on ABC.
The new issue pairs well known personalities writing about the roster’s subjects. Taraji P. Henson, herself on the list, writes about Fantasia Barrino. Other pairings include Tom Harper on Alia Bhatt, Rashida Jones on Sofia Coppola, Lenny Kravitz on Colman Domingo,...
Also on the list: Ynon Kreiz, Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, and Jeffrey Wright.
The Time100 issue has four worldwide covers featuring singer-songwriter Lipa, football quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a leader of Russia’s opposition movement.
A New York City gala celebrating the issue is set for April 25, with a primetime TV special airing May 12 on ABC.
The new issue pairs well known personalities writing about the roster’s subjects. Taraji P. Henson, herself on the list, writes about Fantasia Barrino. Other pairings include Tom Harper on Alia Bhatt, Rashida Jones on Sofia Coppola, Lenny Kravitz on Colman Domingo,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Way back in 2002, the excitement for Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones diminished somewhat. Late Night with Conan O’Brien sent Triumph the Insult Comic Dog to mock the fans lined up for the premiere, resulting in a segment in which comedian/puppeteer Robert Smigel launched nerd jokes at the assembly.
Most of the jokes were pretty obvious, including the last bit, in which a man cosplaying as Mr. Spock gained the knack for cursing and walked up and down the line with his middle finger extended. But while the perceived Star Wars vs. Star Trek rivalry has become an old toxic cliché at this point, the fact is that the two franchises don’t actually overlap very much in terms of their core missions. Trek favors optimistic philosophical inquiry and Wars emphasizes fantasy and adventure.
In fact, in their decades-long history, Star Wars and Star Trek haven’t...
Most of the jokes were pretty obvious, including the last bit, in which a man cosplaying as Mr. Spock gained the knack for cursing and walked up and down the line with his middle finger extended. But while the perceived Star Wars vs. Star Trek rivalry has become an old toxic cliché at this point, the fact is that the two franchises don’t actually overlap very much in terms of their core missions. Trek favors optimistic philosophical inquiry and Wars emphasizes fantasy and adventure.
In fact, in their decades-long history, Star Wars and Star Trek haven’t...
- 4/16/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Paul Giamatti is set to join Stephen Colbert for an evening of conversation as part of the second annual North to Shore Festival in New Jersey this June.
The event, set for June 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, will raise money for Montclair Film, the New Jersey based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved, which runs the Montclair Film Festival.
Onstage, the Late Show host and Holdovers star will discuss Giamatti’s long-running screen career. In addition to his recent, Oscar-nominated role in the Alexander Payne-directed film, Giamatti’s film credits include Sideways, his Oscar-nominated role in Cinderella Man and performances in such movies as American Splendor, Barney’s Version, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas, Planet of the Apes and Saving Private Ryan.
On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously...
The event, set for June 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, will raise money for Montclair Film, the New Jersey based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved, which runs the Montclair Film Festival.
Onstage, the Late Show host and Holdovers star will discuss Giamatti’s long-running screen career. In addition to his recent, Oscar-nominated role in the Alexander Payne-directed film, Giamatti’s film credits include Sideways, his Oscar-nominated role in Cinderella Man and performances in such movies as American Splendor, Barney’s Version, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas, Planet of the Apes and Saving Private Ryan.
On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously...
- 4/15/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As much as we love them, the Star Trek movies have their share of mistakes. God stealing a starship, John Harrison revealing himself as Khan, McCoy shaving off his beard in The Motion Picture. But it looks like the movie franchise is about to outdo them all.
Paramount has officially added the next Star Trek movie to its 2025 release schedule. According to TrekCore, the project currently called Untitled Star Trek Origin Story will begin production this year, with Seth Grahame-Smith writing and Toby Haynes directing. The film will take place decades before the 2009 Star Trek reboot from J.J. Abrams.
And it’s a terrible idea.
First of all, there’s the question of the timeline logistics of the film. Although one would assume that the film will occur in the Kelvin Timeline, the alternate universe in which Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond take place, the...
Paramount has officially added the next Star Trek movie to its 2025 release schedule. According to TrekCore, the project currently called Untitled Star Trek Origin Story will begin production this year, with Seth Grahame-Smith writing and Toby Haynes directing. The film will take place decades before the 2009 Star Trek reboot from J.J. Abrams.
And it’s a terrible idea.
First of all, there’s the question of the timeline logistics of the film. Although one would assume that the film will occur in the Kelvin Timeline, the alternate universe in which Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond take place, the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Paramount wasn’t messing around during their CinemaCon panel today, giving attendees previews of movies like Smile 2, Gladiator II, A Quiet Place: Day One, Transformers One, and If, revealing The Running Man casting news, and announcing several movies, including a live-action comedy from Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Scary Movie 6, a Transformers / G.I. Joe crossover, and a live-action, R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. They also unveiled several titles on their 2024 – 2026 slate, and we can’t possibly cover them all… so we have gone ahead and dropped the full list into this article. Scroll down to see what Paramount has in store for us over the next couple years.
If
Release Date: May 17, 2024
Written and Directed by: John Krasinski
Producers: Allyson Seeger, p.g.a., John Krasinski, p.g.a., Andrew Form, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds
Executive Producers: John J. Kelly, George Dewey, Kimberly Nelson LoCascio
Cast: Cailey Fleming,...
If
Release Date: May 17, 2024
Written and Directed by: John Krasinski
Producers: Allyson Seeger, p.g.a., John Krasinski, p.g.a., Andrew Form, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds
Executive Producers: John J. Kelly, George Dewey, Kimberly Nelson LoCascio
Cast: Cailey Fleming,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Batman: The Animated Series, a cornerstone of beloved DC shows, celebrated its 28th anniversary. Batman: The Animated Series was followed by two sequel series — Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000) and The New Batman Adventures (1997-1999).
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
These three series, along with several films, make up the DC Animated Universe (Dcau). But what is it about these shows that resonates with fans, even those who typically favor Marvel?
Suggested“Like cutting the fingers off your own baby”: One Dcau Film Had Such Edgy Material it Can’t Ever be “Kid-friendly” for Bruce Timm
All the credit goes to Bruce Timm’s creative prowess. He’s a true veteran in the world of DC animation, and his talent has had a huge impact on fans for over 20 years.
How Bruce Timm Became The Mastermind Behind Iconic Dcau Creations Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons...
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
These three series, along with several films, make up the DC Animated Universe (Dcau). But what is it about these shows that resonates with fans, even those who typically favor Marvel?
Suggested“Like cutting the fingers off your own baby”: One Dcau Film Had Such Edgy Material it Can’t Ever be “Kid-friendly” for Bruce Timm
All the credit goes to Bruce Timm’s creative prowess. He’s a true veteran in the world of DC animation, and his talent has had a huge impact on fans for over 20 years.
How Bruce Timm Became The Mastermind Behind Iconic Dcau Creations Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons...
- 4/11/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Howard Kazanjian served as a producer on two of the original three Star Wars films. While Kazanjian went uncredited on Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, arguably one of the best in the franchise, he also worked on its sequel Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
Having worked on the original trilogy makes Kazanjian a reliable source of critique on the widely divisive and polarizing sequel trilogy of Star Wars films produced under Disney. When asked about the sequels Kazanjian had stern words for the films, and blasted them for their inconsistent storylines. Here is what the veteran producer had to say about the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Original Star Wars Trilogy Producer Howard Kazanjian Slams Sequel Trilogy With a Harsh Remark
A brainchild of George Lucas, the Star...
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
Having worked on the original trilogy makes Kazanjian a reliable source of critique on the widely divisive and polarizing sequel trilogy of Star Wars films produced under Disney. When asked about the sequels Kazanjian had stern words for the films, and blasted them for their inconsistent storylines. Here is what the veteran producer had to say about the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Original Star Wars Trilogy Producer Howard Kazanjian Slams Sequel Trilogy With a Harsh Remark
A brainchild of George Lucas, the Star...
- 4/8/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Don Coscarelli perhaps does not get enough credit for crafting one of horror's most enduring franchises with "Phantasm." Dating back to the sleeper hit from 1979 that introduced audiences to Angus Scrimm's The Tall Man, the series pressed on for five films that premiered periodically all the way through 2016. Coscarelli directed the first four entries personally before handing the reins over to David Hartman for "Ravager". A segment in "V/H/S/99" even paid homage to "Phantasm." Not many franchises can say they got to five movies across nearly four decades.
But what of those who have never taken the plunge into this delightfully strange universe? What of those genre fans who are interested in seeing what Coscarelli dedicated so much of his life to? We're here to make it easy for you to do just that by providing the correct viewing order for the "Phantasm" movies, as well as...
But what of those who have never taken the plunge into this delightfully strange universe? What of those genre fans who are interested in seeing what Coscarelli dedicated so much of his life to? We're here to make it easy for you to do just that by providing the correct viewing order for the "Phantasm" movies, as well as...
- 4/7/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Jennifer Garner answered a question that fans are always asking her: Is she interested in doing an Alias reboot?
The actress starred in the hit TV series, which premiered in 2001 and ran for five years. In recent years, there have been calls to get the cast together again for a revival.
During an appearance on the Dear Felicity podcast, Jennifer weighed in on the idea and hinted at what it would take for her to agree to the opportunity.
Read more about the potential Alias reboot…
“I’m asked for a reboot literally every interview I do, when we’re gonna do it,” Jennifer said when the topic came up, via People. Her former costar Greg Grunberg speculated that she wouldn’t be interested in reviving the show with a movie.
“Are you kidding? Of course I would,” Jennifer replied. However, she hinted at what it would take for her...
The actress starred in the hit TV series, which premiered in 2001 and ran for five years. In recent years, there have been calls to get the cast together again for a revival.
During an appearance on the Dear Felicity podcast, Jennifer weighed in on the idea and hinted at what it would take for her to agree to the opportunity.
Read more about the potential Alias reboot…
“I’m asked for a reboot literally every interview I do, when we’re gonna do it,” Jennifer said when the topic came up, via People. Her former costar Greg Grunberg speculated that she wouldn’t be interested in reviving the show with a movie.
“Are you kidding? Of course I would,” Jennifer replied. However, she hinted at what it would take for her...
- 4/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The character of Batman has been part of pop culture for decades. With live-action adaptations and animated projects, this comic book superhero has been integral to fans all over the world. In 1992, when Batman: The Animated Series came into existence, it completely changed the landscape of superhero animations.
Bruce Timm | Wikimedia Commons
Bruce Timm, who co-created the show alongside Eric Radomski, worked on a darker tone, especially given the show was created on the heels of Michael Keaton’s Batman. The Tim Burton movies gave us a very different take on the Caped Crusader, and the show latched on to it, giving us a more dramatic rendition. Many actors have been part of Batman: Tas, wowing audiences with their participation in the series. But there were some who did not want to be a part of it.
Ed Harris Refused to Voice Batman
Ed Harris, the actor and filmmaker known...
Bruce Timm | Wikimedia Commons
Bruce Timm, who co-created the show alongside Eric Radomski, worked on a darker tone, especially given the show was created on the heels of Michael Keaton’s Batman. The Tim Burton movies gave us a very different take on the Caped Crusader, and the show latched on to it, giving us a more dramatic rendition. Many actors have been part of Batman: Tas, wowing audiences with their participation in the series. But there were some who did not want to be a part of it.
Ed Harris Refused to Voice Batman
Ed Harris, the actor and filmmaker known...
- 4/5/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Jennifer Garner is opening up about her “emotional” audition for Felicity, which led to her crying in the bathroom afterward.
The 13 Going on 30 star, who made a guest appearance as Hannah Bibb, the ex-girlfriend of Noel Crane (Scott Foley), in the J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves-created series, recently locked back at her audition for what “must have been the breakup scene.”
“I remember the audition. I remember going into the bathroom after because the scene was so emotional and I needed to cry,” she said on The Ringer’s Dear Felicity podcast. “I needed to hide in the bathroom stall and finish the cry that I started in the audition because it was such a powerful scene.”
Garner claimed Abrams made her come back later to re-audition for the role, to which podcast host and former Felicity star Greg Grunberg quipped, “That makes sense to me, because you’re not very good.
The 13 Going on 30 star, who made a guest appearance as Hannah Bibb, the ex-girlfriend of Noel Crane (Scott Foley), in the J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves-created series, recently locked back at her audition for what “must have been the breakup scene.”
“I remember the audition. I remember going into the bathroom after because the scene was so emotional and I needed to cry,” she said on The Ringer’s Dear Felicity podcast. “I needed to hide in the bathroom stall and finish the cry that I started in the audition because it was such a powerful scene.”
Garner claimed Abrams made her come back later to re-audition for the role, to which podcast host and former Felicity star Greg Grunberg quipped, “That makes sense to me, because you’re not very good.
- 4/4/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Many DC-based projects are currently in development. While attention is often on James Gunn’s Dcu and his upcoming ‘Creature Commandos’ and ‘Superman,’ we shouldn’t overlook the Elseworlds series, which includes ‘The Batman’ film series and other upcoming projects.
Before the Dceu officially became the Dcu, J.J. Abrams was collaborating with Ta-Nehisi Coates on a black-led Superman movie. Despite not hearing much about the movie for a while, a fan asked Gunn on Threads if it was still in active development, and Gunn confirmed that it was.
Of course, this movie is expected to be released as part of the Elseworlds label, which includes DC-based “alternative universe” projects like Mat Reeves’ ‘The Batman,’ the upcoming ‘The Penguin’ show, and ‘The Joker,’ among others.
When James Gunn assumed control of the Dcu, he opted to cancel ‘Man of Steel 2’ and reboot the ‘Superman’ franchise with a younger actor in ‘Superman: Legacy’ (now titled ‘Superman’). However,...
Before the Dceu officially became the Dcu, J.J. Abrams was collaborating with Ta-Nehisi Coates on a black-led Superman movie. Despite not hearing much about the movie for a while, a fan asked Gunn on Threads if it was still in active development, and Gunn confirmed that it was.
Of course, this movie is expected to be released as part of the Elseworlds label, which includes DC-based “alternative universe” projects like Mat Reeves’ ‘The Batman,’ the upcoming ‘The Penguin’ show, and ‘The Joker,’ among others.
When James Gunn assumed control of the Dcu, he opted to cancel ‘Man of Steel 2’ and reboot the ‘Superman’ franchise with a younger actor in ‘Superman: Legacy’ (now titled ‘Superman’). However,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
There are plenty of DC-based projects currently in development, and while all eyes are on Gunn’s Dcu and his upcoming ‘Creature Commandos’ & ‘Superman’ we occasionally forget that Elseworlds, which ‘The Batman’ film series and several other upcoming projects are a part of, are doing their own thing.
Before the Dceu was officially rebooted into the Dcu, J.J. Abrams was working on a black-led Superman movie along with Ta-Nehisi Coates. Since nothing was heard about the movie in a long time a fan asked Gunn on Threads whether the movie was still in active development, and Gunn answered that it was.
Naturally, this movie is set to be released under the Elseworlds label, which houses DC-based “alternative universe” projects such as Mat Reeves’ ‘The Batman,’ the upcoming ‘The Penguin’ show, and ‘The Joker’ among others.
When James Gunn took over the Dcu under his reigns he decided to cancel ‘Man...
Before the Dceu was officially rebooted into the Dcu, J.J. Abrams was working on a black-led Superman movie along with Ta-Nehisi Coates. Since nothing was heard about the movie in a long time a fan asked Gunn on Threads whether the movie was still in active development, and Gunn answered that it was.
Naturally, this movie is set to be released under the Elseworlds label, which houses DC-based “alternative universe” projects such as Mat Reeves’ ‘The Batman,’ the upcoming ‘The Penguin’ show, and ‘The Joker’ among others.
When James Gunn took over the Dcu under his reigns he decided to cancel ‘Man...
- 4/3/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
One of the more persistent conversations that has buoyed several decades worth of nerd conversations is the old "Star Trek" vs. "Star Wars" saw. Do you, dear reader, prefer stern diplomacy, mechanically inclined stories, ethical dilemmas, and constant reference to classic literature of the Western Canon? Then "Star Trek" is for you. You may, however, prefer fable-like tales of derring-do, heroic space-bound violence, and archetypal myths of good vs. evil. If you like your sci-fi to have an ancient flavor and fantastical elements out of King Arthur, then you may prefer "Star Wars."
Which one is better? The answer, of course, is "Star Trek." But which one is more successful and widespread? Frustratingly, the answer is "Star Wars." "Star Trek" has long been more successful on TV, telling hour-long morality tales and pushing up against low budgets. It was about multiculturalism and equality. "Star Wars," meanwhile, got its mileage from simple tales of violent victory,...
Which one is better? The answer, of course, is "Star Trek." But which one is more successful and widespread? Frustratingly, the answer is "Star Wars." "Star Trek" has long been more successful on TV, telling hour-long morality tales and pushing up against low budgets. It was about multiculturalism and equality. "Star Wars," meanwhile, got its mileage from simple tales of violent victory,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Over the years there have been numerous series following the Gotham vigilante, Batman. However, not all have attained the caliber of Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series. Running from 1993 to 1995, the show is hailed as one of the finest interpretations of the DC superhero, revered not only within animation but also among live-action adaptations.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Dark Knight’s journey, with its creative team including the esteemed animation producer. Timm has also expressed uncertainty about delving into further animated ventures centered around the character.
Bruce Timm Was Unsure About More Batman Projects
In an interview with DC Animated, the renowned animation producer Bruce Timm shared his thoughts on the prospect of creating 13 more episodes for Batman. While reflecting on the success of the previous shows, he admitted being uncertain about his approach toward more Batman content.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Dark Knight’s journey, with its creative team including the esteemed animation producer. Timm has also expressed uncertainty about delving into further animated ventures centered around the character.
Bruce Timm Was Unsure About More Batman Projects
In an interview with DC Animated, the renowned animation producer Bruce Timm shared his thoughts on the prospect of creating 13 more episodes for Batman. While reflecting on the success of the previous shows, he admitted being uncertain about his approach toward more Batman content.
- 4/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Jordan Alexa Davis (Defending Jacob) and P.J. Byrne (A Complete Unknown) are the final two additions to the cast of Flowervale Street, David Robert Mitchell’s IMAX “thrill-ride” for Warner Bros. Pictures and Bad Robot.
Their roles are under wraps, as is the film’s logline. Previously announced cast includes Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery.
Mitchell is directing from his script, also producing alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot, Jackson Pictures’ Matt Jackson, and Tommy Harper. Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content are serving as executive producers, with Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby overseeing the project for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group. Pic is slated for release on May 16, 2025.
Most recently, Davis recurred opposite Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery on Apple’s limited series Defending Jacob, also contributing a song to the soundtrack.
Known for roles in films like...
Their roles are under wraps, as is the film’s logline. Previously announced cast includes Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery.
Mitchell is directing from his script, also producing alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot, Jackson Pictures’ Matt Jackson, and Tommy Harper. Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content are serving as executive producers, with Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby overseeing the project for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group. Pic is slated for release on May 16, 2025.
Most recently, Davis recurred opposite Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery on Apple’s limited series Defending Jacob, also contributing a song to the soundtrack.
Known for roles in films like...
- 4/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
No one ever really leaves the galaxy far, far away. Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn was the first character (chronologically) to master the art of a spiritual return from the grave (a spectacle known to fans as becoming a “Force ghost”) and the estate of Peter Cushing was the first to allow his character, Grand Moff Tarkin, to reappear thanks to creepy computer imaging in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” So, between the two, you can rest assured that as long as there will never be star peace, we’ll see Ewen McGregor back as Obi-Wan Kenobi is some kind of “Star Wars” project.
The Scottish actor spoke about his Jedi Knight character in a recent interview while promoting “A Gentleman in Moscow,” joking about how he’s had to keep appearances under wraps to preserve the surprise by intentionally obfuscating the truth. But this time, he swears, he...
The Scottish actor spoke about his Jedi Knight character in a recent interview while promoting “A Gentleman in Moscow,” joking about how he’s had to keep appearances under wraps to preserve the surprise by intentionally obfuscating the truth. But this time, he swears, he...
- 4/1/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
American artist, animator, creator, writer and producer, Bruce Timm is known majorly for his collaboration with the Dcau. He went on to create shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, Batman Beyond, Justice League Unlimited, etc. But before he was working on such superhit animations, Timm started his career with Filmnation.
Bruce Timm. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The animator dropped out of college early, before he started working on K-Mart. He then got into Filmnation in his second attempt in the late 1980s, and finally started working on animation.
Bruce Timm Started His Career With a Knock-off
Bruce Timm‘s career took a turn when he finally passed a layout test for Filmnation. It was his second attempt, but he could finally work on things he loved, even though the animation industry at the time was not the best place to be in. He revealed (via...
Bruce Timm. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The animator dropped out of college early, before he started working on K-Mart. He then got into Filmnation in his second attempt in the late 1980s, and finally started working on animation.
Bruce Timm Started His Career With a Knock-off
Bruce Timm‘s career took a turn when he finally passed a layout test for Filmnation. It was his second attempt, but he could finally work on things he loved, even though the animation industry at the time was not the best place to be in. He revealed (via...
- 3/30/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The final episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" — called "All Good Things..." — aired on May 23, 1994. It was an excellent send-off for the show, featuring a complex time-travel story about an eerie spatial phenomenon that gets larger the more it travels back in time. Trekkies could likely have survived for many years on the satisfaction brought to them by "All Good Things..." Unwilling to leave well enough alone, however, Paramount immediately began production on "Star Trek: Generations," the first movie based on "Next Generation." The film opened in theaters on November 18, 1994, just under six months after we last saw the crew of the Enterprise-d. We didn't even get a chance to miss them.
"Generations" is less satisfying than "All Good Things...," as it features a magical temporal nexus that allows Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) to come face-to-face with Captain Kirk (William Shatner). The film is all about tiresome passing-the-torch moments that it didn't need.
"Generations" is less satisfying than "All Good Things...," as it features a magical temporal nexus that allows Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) to come face-to-face with Captain Kirk (William Shatner). The film is all about tiresome passing-the-torch moments that it didn't need.
- 3/30/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) is directing a genre movie for J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot that’s so secretive we didn’t even have a title. Until now. And we also have a release date!
Deadline reports today that the mysterious event movie from Bad Robot and David Robert Mitchell is titled Flowervale Street, with an IMAX release date set for May 16, 2025.
Now that we have a title and a release date, what about a plot synopsis? Well, that part is still a secret. We have literally no idea what Flowervale Street is about at this time, but we’d like to at least recklessly speculate that it’s a Cloverfield Universe movie. It’s more than likely not, mind you – this is a Warner Bros. Pictures project versus a Paramount release, for starters – but there’s just something about that title that feels very… 10 Cloverfield Lane, isn’t there?...
Deadline reports today that the mysterious event movie from Bad Robot and David Robert Mitchell is titled Flowervale Street, with an IMAX release date set for May 16, 2025.
Now that we have a title and a release date, what about a plot synopsis? Well, that part is still a secret. We have literally no idea what Flowervale Street is about at this time, but we’d like to at least recklessly speculate that it’s a Cloverfield Universe movie. It’s more than likely not, mind you – this is a Warner Bros. Pictures project versus a Paramount release, for starters – but there’s just something about that title that feels very… 10 Cloverfield Lane, isn’t there?...
- 3/29/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
David Robert Mitchell’s mysterious new feature film with Bad Robot now has a title and release date. “Flowervale Street,” starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, will be released by Warner Bros. on May 16, 2025, in Imax.
Mitchell will direct the script he wrote for the film, which he’ll also produce alongside J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper.
Plot details are still under wraps, but the film has been previously described as a thriller. As Variety previously reported, Christian Convery and Maisy Stella round out the lead cast.
14-year-old Convery has led Netflix’s dystopian sci-fi series “Sweet Tooth” for two seasons, and previously starred in Elizabeth Banks’ “Cocaine Bear.” He is currently in production on Academy Award winner Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” with Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac and Christoph Waltz.
Stella, who got her start on “Nashville,” was recently seen in the Sundance...
Mitchell will direct the script he wrote for the film, which he’ll also produce alongside J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper.
Plot details are still under wraps, but the film has been previously described as a thriller. As Variety previously reported, Christian Convery and Maisy Stella round out the lead cast.
14-year-old Convery has led Netflix’s dystopian sci-fi series “Sweet Tooth” for two seasons, and previously starred in Elizabeth Banks’ “Cocaine Bear.” He is currently in production on Academy Award winner Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” with Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac and Christoph Waltz.
Stella, who got her start on “Nashville,” was recently seen in the Sundance...
- 3/29/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros.’ upcoming feature starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor is getting ready to bloom with a title and release date.
The studio announced Friday that Flowervale Street, the previously untitled feature from filmmaker David Robert Mitchell, is set to open in Imax and will hit theaters May 16, 2025. Maisy Stella and Christian Convery round out the cast for the movie, which currently is keeping its plot details under wraps.
Flowervale Street hails from Warners and Bad Robot. Mitchell, J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper serve as producers.
Mitchell is known for helming It Follows (2014) and Under the Silver Lake (2018). The Hollywood Reporter reported last fall that Mitchell and It Follows star Maika Monroe are reuniting for They Follow, with Neon having introduced the horror hit’s sequel to buyers at AFM.
Hathaway stars opposite Nicholas Galitzine in Michael Showalter’s The Idea of You, which premiered earlier...
The studio announced Friday that Flowervale Street, the previously untitled feature from filmmaker David Robert Mitchell, is set to open in Imax and will hit theaters May 16, 2025. Maisy Stella and Christian Convery round out the cast for the movie, which currently is keeping its plot details under wraps.
Flowervale Street hails from Warners and Bad Robot. Mitchell, J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper serve as producers.
Mitchell is known for helming It Follows (2014) and Under the Silver Lake (2018). The Hollywood Reporter reported last fall that Mitchell and It Follows star Maika Monroe are reuniting for They Follow, with Neon having introduced the horror hit’s sequel to buyers at AFM.
Hathaway stars opposite Nicholas Galitzine in Michael Showalter’s The Idea of You, which premiered earlier...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Pictures and Bad Robot on Friday revealed Flowervale Street to be the title of David Robert Mitchell’s new film, starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery, announcing that it will open in IMAX on May 16, 2025.
Currently, only M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled for that weekend.
Pic’s logline is under wraps, though it’s previously been described as a “thrill-ride” shot on IMAX. Mitchell directs from his own original script and is producing alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot, Jackson Pictures’ Matt Jackson, and Tommy Harper.
Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content will serve as executive producers, with Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby overseeing the project for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group.
Mitchell broke out as the writer, director and producer of the highly lauded horror thriller It Follows, starring Maika Monroe, which was nominated for the Critics’ Week...
Currently, only M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled for that weekend.
Pic’s logline is under wraps, though it’s previously been described as a “thrill-ride” shot on IMAX. Mitchell directs from his own original script and is producing alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot, Jackson Pictures’ Matt Jackson, and Tommy Harper.
Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content will serve as executive producers, with Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby overseeing the project for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group.
Mitchell broke out as the writer, director and producer of the highly lauded horror thriller It Follows, starring Maika Monroe, which was nominated for the Critics’ Week...
- 3/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Zoë Saldaña’s affinity for intergalactic sci-fi adventures is well documented through her filmography. With a prominent presence in major franchises like James Cameron’s Avatar, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Star Trek reboot, the accomplished actor has been an integral factor in all these films becoming huge box office successes.
Zoë Saldaña in Guardians of the Galaxy 3
In the Star Trek films, Saldaña’s role as Nyota Uhura was appreciated by audiences and fans across the world. With news about a 4th film in the rebooted franchise reportedly in the works, the Avatar star was asked if she was on board to reprise her character. While the celebrity revealed that this information was still new to her, she confessed that she would welcome the opportunity to be part of the franchise again.
Zoë Saldaña Would Love To Be In Star Trek 4
In 2009, Zoë Saldaña starred...
Zoë Saldaña in Guardians of the Galaxy 3
In the Star Trek films, Saldaña’s role as Nyota Uhura was appreciated by audiences and fans across the world. With news about a 4th film in the rebooted franchise reportedly in the works, the Avatar star was asked if she was on board to reprise her character. While the celebrity revealed that this information was still new to her, she confessed that she would welcome the opportunity to be part of the franchise again.
Zoë Saldaña Would Love To Be In Star Trek 4
In 2009, Zoë Saldaña starred...
- 3/29/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
As Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
The horror genre offers a controlled environment in which viewers can reflect on their own morality, whether it be via catharsis or escapism, but a personal loss can complicate one’s relationship with horror. Even the most hardened of fans may struggle to find comfort in the genre after experiencing the death of a loved one.
45 years ago today, Phantasm helped viewers confront death head-on while subtly exploring the grief that accompanies it. In the film, 13-year-old Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) convinces his older brother-turned-guardian Jody (Bill Thornbury) and their affable neighborhood ice cream man, Reggie (Reggie Bannister), to investigate a mysterious mortician dubbed The Tall Man (Angus Scrimm).
Phantasm was the third feature from writer-director Don Coscarelli. The seed was planted upon witnessing the audience react to a small jump...
The horror genre offers a controlled environment in which viewers can reflect on their own morality, whether it be via catharsis or escapism, but a personal loss can complicate one’s relationship with horror. Even the most hardened of fans may struggle to find comfort in the genre after experiencing the death of a loved one.
45 years ago today, Phantasm helped viewers confront death head-on while subtly exploring the grief that accompanies it. In the film, 13-year-old Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) convinces his older brother-turned-guardian Jody (Bill Thornbury) and their affable neighborhood ice cream man, Reggie (Reggie Bannister), to investigate a mysterious mortician dubbed The Tall Man (Angus Scrimm).
Phantasm was the third feature from writer-director Don Coscarelli. The seed was planted upon witnessing the audience react to a small jump...
- 3/28/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
When a franchise has lasted for upwards of half a century and is still going strong, the decision-makers in charge will inevitably run into one pressing question above all others: Where do we go next? "Star Trek" became a beloved institution among the nerdiest of fans for a pretty good reason, largely because of its wholesale commitment to treading new ground and envisioning a new future. But with the franchise firing on all cylinders these days and no signs of slowing down anytime soon, writers have become increasingly hard-pressed to boldly go where no others have gone before ... literally speaking, that is, since recent "Star Trek" shows like "Strange New Worlds," "Lower Decks," "Discovery," "Picard," and more have filled in all sorts of gaps in the official canon.
It's no secret that Paramount is eager to get back in the big-screen business for "Trek," however, and one of the more...
It's no secret that Paramount is eager to get back in the big-screen business for "Trek," however, and one of the more...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
“I can’t believe I get to play the captain of the Enterprise.”
Anson Mount is sitting across from me on one of the Toronto soundstages for the Paramount+ series “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” which is set in the years when his character, Capt. Christopher Pike, led the legendary Federation starship with a young Spock and Uhura. We’re speaking on the sleek Enterprise bridge, and Mount is recounting the out-of-body experience he had the first time he sat in the iconic captain’s chair. “I had this immediate flashback to playing ‘Star Trek’ as a kid,” he says. “I don’t think a day goes by where I don’t at some point stop and think to myself, ‘I’m on fucking “Star Trek.”’”
“Strange New Worlds” is the 12th “Star Trek” TV show since the original series debuted on NBC in 1966, introducing Gene Roddenberry’s vision of a hopeful future for humanity.
Anson Mount is sitting across from me on one of the Toronto soundstages for the Paramount+ series “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” which is set in the years when his character, Capt. Christopher Pike, led the legendary Federation starship with a young Spock and Uhura. We’re speaking on the sleek Enterprise bridge, and Mount is recounting the out-of-body experience he had the first time he sat in the iconic captain’s chair. “I had this immediate flashback to playing ‘Star Trek’ as a kid,” he says. “I don’t think a day goes by where I don’t at some point stop and think to myself, ‘I’m on fucking “Star Trek.”’”
“Strange New Worlds” is the 12th “Star Trek” TV show since the original series debuted on NBC in 1966, introducing Gene Roddenberry’s vision of a hopeful future for humanity.
- 3/27/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Fast & Furious and Star Trek: Beyond director Justin Lin is reportedly among the names sought by Marvel and Sony to direct Spider-Man 4.
Director Justin Lin has plenty of experience when it comes to action and special effects-filled franchises, given he’s made several entries in the Fast & Furious franchise. But he also has form when it comes to taking up the reigns of a film series from a departing director; in 2016, he took took over from JJ Abrams to direct Star Trek: Beyond.
We bring this up because, according to a report from Hollywood industry gossip wizard Jeff Sneider (via The Playlist), Lin is among the directors said to be ‘in contention’ to take over the Spider-Man franchise. The rumour goes that Lin has joined Drew Goddard, who made the cult horror Cabin In The Woods, as a potential director for what we’ll call Spider-Man 4 for now.
Director Justin Lin has plenty of experience when it comes to action and special effects-filled franchises, given he’s made several entries in the Fast & Furious franchise. But he also has form when it comes to taking up the reigns of a film series from a departing director; in 2016, he took took over from JJ Abrams to direct Star Trek: Beyond.
We bring this up because, according to a report from Hollywood industry gossip wizard Jeff Sneider (via The Playlist), Lin is among the directors said to be ‘in contention’ to take over the Spider-Man franchise. The rumour goes that Lin has joined Drew Goddard, who made the cult horror Cabin In The Woods, as a potential director for what we’ll call Spider-Man 4 for now.
- 3/27/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Sterlin Harjo’s FX pilot The Sensitive Kind has added 8 actors to star alongside executive producer and lead Ethan Hawke.
They are Keith David (American Fiction), Siena East (Sex Lives of College Girls), Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Love), Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd (Killers of the Flower Moon), Tracy Letts (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Kyle Maclachlan (Twin Peaks) and Macon Blair (Oppenheimer).
The Sensitive Kind is a Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much. Roles for the newly added cast are being kept under wraps.
Harjo also serves as writer and director on the pilot, which he and Hawke executive produce with Garrett Basch. The project falls under Harjo’s overall deal with the studio behind the pilot, FX Productions. The order for The Sensitive Kind comes on the heels of Reservation Dogs ending its award-winning three-season run on FX.
They are Keith David (American Fiction), Siena East (Sex Lives of College Girls), Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Love), Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd (Killers of the Flower Moon), Tracy Letts (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Kyle Maclachlan (Twin Peaks) and Macon Blair (Oppenheimer).
The Sensitive Kind is a Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much. Roles for the newly added cast are being kept under wraps.
Harjo also serves as writer and director on the pilot, which he and Hawke executive produce with Garrett Basch. The project falls under Harjo’s overall deal with the studio behind the pilot, FX Productions. The order for The Sensitive Kind comes on the heels of Reservation Dogs ending its award-winning three-season run on FX.
- 3/26/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
“Jar Jar Binks makes the Ewoks look like fucking Shaft.” – Tim Bisley, Spaced, “Change” (2001).
Reviews for The Phantom Menace were, it’s fair to say, mixed. Looking back on it, that’s understandable. It’s a mixed film. After a lot of excitement and hype for the return of the game-changing franchise, some anti-climax was inevitable. 133 minutes and countless midi-chlorians later, a sense of disappointment gave way to rage for some.
Attack of the Clones had an improved, if not stellar, critical reception and Revenge of the Sith continued this trend to be recognized as the best of the three. That said, despite the upward trajectory there was a sense that these films would never recover from their initial mauling and that their lasting legacy would be their failure to recapture the magic of the Original Trilogy in a sustained way.
But 25 years after the release of The Phantom Menace,...
Reviews for The Phantom Menace were, it’s fair to say, mixed. Looking back on it, that’s understandable. It’s a mixed film. After a lot of excitement and hype for the return of the game-changing franchise, some anti-climax was inevitable. 133 minutes and countless midi-chlorians later, a sense of disappointment gave way to rage for some.
Attack of the Clones had an improved, if not stellar, critical reception and Revenge of the Sith continued this trend to be recognized as the best of the three. That said, despite the upward trajectory there was a sense that these films would never recover from their initial mauling and that their lasting legacy would be their failure to recapture the magic of the Original Trilogy in a sustained way.
But 25 years after the release of The Phantom Menace,...
- 3/26/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
When J.J. Abrams' 2009 film "Star Trek" was first announced, it caused something of a fanboy firestorm online. "Star Trek" was largely moribund in the 2000s, presenting the franchise's least popular film, "Star Trek: Nemesis" in 2002, and its least popular series (to date) in "Star Trek: Enterprise." The former only made $67.3 million, and the latter was canceled after four seasons. The world had shifted from gentle stories of futuristic diplomacy to colorful, fantastical post-9/11 revenge fantasies.
Then along came Abrams with his declaration that he'd reboot "Star Trek" with a new cast playing younger, hotter versions of characters Trekkies have loved since the 1960s. His new "Star Trek" was to be supra-high-octane, tripling down on action and drama, and actively eschewing the morality, optimism, and cerebral elements the franchise had previously been known for. Questions immediately began to arise as to whether or not that counted as "proper Star Trek,...
Then along came Abrams with his declaration that he'd reboot "Star Trek" with a new cast playing younger, hotter versions of characters Trekkies have loved since the 1960s. His new "Star Trek" was to be supra-high-octane, tripling down on action and drama, and actively eschewing the morality, optimism, and cerebral elements the franchise had previously been known for. Questions immediately began to arise as to whether or not that counted as "proper Star Trek,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were excited to share how Wicked finally made it to the big screen with them in the starring roles.
“Like theater geeks worldwide, they’ve waited more than 20 years for the Wicked musical to be adapted for the screen. Directors as varied as J.J. Abrams, Ryan Murphy, and Rob Marshall were all reported to have circled the movie at some point; rumor has it actors like Lea Michele and Amy Adams did too. For years, Stephen Daldry was attached to direct, but that version fell apart. Why did it all take so long?”
Read more at Vanity Fair
After he’s finished with his latest Monsterverse project, Adam Wingard is preparing to take on a sci-fi cult classic, Event Horizon.
“First up? Potentially, Wingard’s take on the 1997 sci-fi movie Event Horizon, which, as of 2019, was being developed by Amazon and Paramount Television. Wingard tells...
“Like theater geeks worldwide, they’ve waited more than 20 years for the Wicked musical to be adapted for the screen. Directors as varied as J.J. Abrams, Ryan Murphy, and Rob Marshall were all reported to have circled the movie at some point; rumor has it actors like Lea Michele and Amy Adams did too. For years, Stephen Daldry was attached to direct, but that version fell apart. Why did it all take so long?”
Read more at Vanity Fair
After he’s finished with his latest Monsterverse project, Adam Wingard is preparing to take on a sci-fi cult classic, Event Horizon.
“First up? Potentially, Wingard’s take on the 1997 sci-fi movie Event Horizon, which, as of 2019, was being developed by Amazon and Paramount Television. Wingard tells...
- 3/22/2024
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
The casting behind Bad Robot’s mysterious new film, helmed by David Robert Mitchell (It Follows), continues. Cocaine Bear and “Sweet Tooth” star Christian Convery has joined the lead cast, per Variety.
The news comes hot on the heels of Maisy Stella joining previously announced cast members Ewan McGregor (Doctor Sleep) and Anne Hathaway (Colossal).
Plot details remain tightly guarded since the project was announced, but the movie is categorized as a thriller. Considering Bad Robot is behind the Cloverfield films, Overlord, Super 8, and more, it feels safe to presume the untitled project will be a genre thriller of some sort.
The latest casting details brings news that Christian Convery and Maisy Stella will play the children of Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway. In other words, it’s clear that it’ll be a family affair.
David Robert Mitchell will direct from his original script and will produce alongside...
The news comes hot on the heels of Maisy Stella joining previously announced cast members Ewan McGregor (Doctor Sleep) and Anne Hathaway (Colossal).
Plot details remain tightly guarded since the project was announced, but the movie is categorized as a thriller. Considering Bad Robot is behind the Cloverfield films, Overlord, Super 8, and more, it feels safe to presume the untitled project will be a genre thriller of some sort.
The latest casting details brings news that Christian Convery and Maisy Stella will play the children of Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway. In other words, it’s clear that it’ll be a family affair.
David Robert Mitchell will direct from his original script and will produce alongside...
- 3/21/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Rounding out the lead cast for David Robert Mitchell’s mysterious new feature film with Bad Robot is Christian Convery, the star of Netflix’s top-rated “Sweet Tooth.”
Convery joins Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and Sundance breakout Maisy Stella in the family adventure from the “It Follows” director. Plot details are still under wraps for the project from J.J. Abrams and Warner Bros. Pictures. Convery and Stella will play the children of Hathaway and McGregor, we hear. The film has been previously categorized as a thriller.
At only 14, Convery has led the dystopian sci-fi series “Sweet Tooth” for two seasons. It was adapted from a popular comic book series and produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. Convery most recently starred in Elizabeth Banks’ gory water cooler hit “Cocaine Bear,” alongside alongside Keri Russell and O’Shea Jackson Jr. He is currently in production on Academy Award winner Guillermo Del Toro’s take on “Frankenstein.
Convery joins Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and Sundance breakout Maisy Stella in the family adventure from the “It Follows” director. Plot details are still under wraps for the project from J.J. Abrams and Warner Bros. Pictures. Convery and Stella will play the children of Hathaway and McGregor, we hear. The film has been previously categorized as a thriller.
At only 14, Convery has led the dystopian sci-fi series “Sweet Tooth” for two seasons. It was adapted from a popular comic book series and produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. Convery most recently starred in Elizabeth Banks’ gory water cooler hit “Cocaine Bear,” alongside alongside Keri Russell and O’Shea Jackson Jr. He is currently in production on Academy Award winner Guillermo Del Toro’s take on “Frankenstein.
- 3/21/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Back in 2012, Maisy Stella and her older sister Lennon Stella went viral with their YouTube cover of the Robyn song “Call Your Girlfriend.” Soon after, the sisters landed acting roles on the TV series Nashville (pictured above), where their musical performances continued as they appeared on 119 episodes of the show. Nashville wrapped up back in 2018, and six years later Maisy Stella returned to the acting world with her first film, the comedy My Old Ass, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and sees Stella sharing the screen with Aubrey Plaza (they’re pictured together below). Amazon MGM Studios will be giving My Old Ass a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 2nd – and while we wait for that, Variety reports that Stella has landed her second film role. She is joining previously announced cast members Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway in a mysterious...
- 3/21/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It appears Shari Redstone remains firmly opposed to breaking up Paramount Global.
Redstone, president of National Amusements Inc. — the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global — was “unconvinced” by Apollo Global Management’s $11 billion offer to buy Paramount’s film and TV studio, the Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources. The reported price tag would be a premium over the market cap of the entire company. Instead, per the Ft report, Redstone is preferring to continue negotiating a deal with Skydance’s David Ellison, in partnership with RedBird Capital and Tencent, to sell Nai (and then merge Skydance with Paramount Global).
Shares of Paramount Global closed down 5.5% Thursday following the Ft’s report, amid an uptick in broader market indexes. That came after the stock popped nearly 12% following the Wall Street Journal’s report that Apollo had made an $11 billion offer to acquire Paramount Pictures and the Paramount TV studios group.
Apollo...
Redstone, president of National Amusements Inc. — the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global — was “unconvinced” by Apollo Global Management’s $11 billion offer to buy Paramount’s film and TV studio, the Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources. The reported price tag would be a premium over the market cap of the entire company. Instead, per the Ft report, Redstone is preferring to continue negotiating a deal with Skydance’s David Ellison, in partnership with RedBird Capital and Tencent, to sell Nai (and then merge Skydance with Paramount Global).
Shares of Paramount Global closed down 5.5% Thursday following the Ft’s report, amid an uptick in broader market indexes. That came after the stock popped nearly 12% following the Wall Street Journal’s report that Apollo had made an $11 billion offer to acquire Paramount Pictures and the Paramount TV studios group.
Apollo...
- 3/21/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
"When you're flying 12 inches apart, everyone's lives are in each other's hands." Amazon MGM Studios has revealed the thrilling official trailer for The Blue Angels, an exciting documentary movie about the iconic Navy pilots. At some point or another, almost every American has seen The Blue Angels jets fly over them. "Sky's the limit." Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary with never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy's elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America's best, the Blue Angels. The film is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion and pride of the hundreds of outstanding men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps who have had the honor to serve in the Blue Angels squadron... past, present and future. It's produced by Glen Powell and J.J. Abrams,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) is at the helm of a mysterious new genre movie for Bad Robot and Warner Bros., starring Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway. Per Variety, Sundance breakout star Maisy Stella (My Old Ass) has nabbed the third lead role.
Maisy Stella joins previously announced cast members Ewan McGregor (Doctor Sleep) and Anne Hathaway (Colossal).
Plot details remain tightly guarded since the project was announced, but the movie is categorized as a thriller. Considering Bad Robot is behind the Cloverfield films, Overlord, Super 8, and more, it feels safe to presume the untitled project will be a genre thriller of some sort.
Originally reported by Jeff Sneider and John Rocha on their show “The Hot Mic” last year, the mysterious new project is reportedly set in the 1980s… and features dinosaurs?! If so, Hathaway’s turn in Colossal might make her well poised to take on the prehistoric beasts.
Maisy Stella joins previously announced cast members Ewan McGregor (Doctor Sleep) and Anne Hathaway (Colossal).
Plot details remain tightly guarded since the project was announced, but the movie is categorized as a thriller. Considering Bad Robot is behind the Cloverfield films, Overlord, Super 8, and more, it feels safe to presume the untitled project will be a genre thriller of some sort.
Originally reported by Jeff Sneider and John Rocha on their show “The Hot Mic” last year, the mysterious new project is reportedly set in the 1980s… and features dinosaurs?! If so, Hathaway’s turn in Colossal might make her well poised to take on the prehistoric beasts.
- 3/20/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Apollo Global Management, a major private-equity firm, has submitted an $11 billion bid to acquire Paramount Pictures and the Paramount TV studios group, according to a published report.
The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, reported that Apollo Global offered $11 billion for Paramount Global’s film and TV studio business. That would apparently not include CBS, Paramount Global’s cable networks like BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, or the streaming business unit that includes Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Apollo’s reported offer for Paramount’s studio operations is greater than the market capitalization of Paramount Global in its entirety ($7.3 billion as of March 19). The proposed transaction may include some assumption of Paramount Global’s long-term debt (which stood at $14.6 billion at the end of 2023).
Shares of Paramount Global closed up 11.8% Wednesday on the Journal report, to $12.51/per share, boosting its market cap to nearly $8.7 billion. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $24/share.
The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, reported that Apollo Global offered $11 billion for Paramount Global’s film and TV studio business. That would apparently not include CBS, Paramount Global’s cable networks like BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, or the streaming business unit that includes Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Apollo’s reported offer for Paramount’s studio operations is greater than the market capitalization of Paramount Global in its entirety ($7.3 billion as of March 19). The proposed transaction may include some assumption of Paramount Global’s long-term debt (which stood at $14.6 billion at the end of 2023).
Shares of Paramount Global closed up 11.8% Wednesday on the Journal report, to $12.51/per share, boosting its market cap to nearly $8.7 billion. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $24/share.
- 3/20/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Maisy Stella, who delivered a star-making turn in this year’s Sundance hit “My Old Ass,” has booked the third lead in a mysterious new project from Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Stella joins Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor in the untitled feature from director David Robert Mitchell. Plot details have been under wraps since the project was announced, but the movie is categorized as a thriller in numerous film indexes.
Mitchell directs from his original script and will produce alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures. Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content will serve as executive producers. Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby will oversee for the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
Stella’s “My Old Ass” premiered in January at Sundance to strong reviews, under the stewardship of director Megan Park and producer LuckyChap. The film was...
Stella joins Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor in the untitled feature from director David Robert Mitchell. Plot details have been under wraps since the project was announced, but the movie is categorized as a thriller in numerous film indexes.
Mitchell directs from his original script and will produce alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures. Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content will serve as executive producers. Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby will oversee for the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
Stella’s “My Old Ass” premiered in January at Sundance to strong reviews, under the stewardship of director Megan Park and producer LuckyChap. The film was...
- 3/20/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
The official trailer for the new IMAX documentary from Amazon MGM Studios titled The Blue Angels has been released. The film will be exclusively in IMAX theaters for one-week only beginning Friday, May 17, 2024!
The Blue Angels have been enthralling people, across the country and around the globe, for more than 75 years. Now, Amazon MGM Studios and IMAX bring a brand new documentary – The Blue Angels – that will take audiences soaring with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron as never before. Filmed for IMAX, the immersive footage puts you in the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels’ precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.
The Blue Angels also takes audiences behind the scenes for a revealing, in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel — from the careful...
The Blue Angels have been enthralling people, across the country and around the globe, for more than 75 years. Now, Amazon MGM Studios and IMAX bring a brand new documentary – The Blue Angels – that will take audiences soaring with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron as never before. Filmed for IMAX, the immersive footage puts you in the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels’ precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.
The Blue Angels also takes audiences behind the scenes for a revealing, in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel — from the careful...
- 3/20/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
The Blue Angels have been enthralling people across the country and around the globe for more than 75 years. Now, Amazon MGM Studios and IMAX bring a brand new documentary – The Blue Angels – that will take audiences soaring with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron as never before.
Filmed for IMAX, the immersive footage puts you in the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Squadron’s precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.
The Blue Angels also takes audiences behind the scenes for a revealing, in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel—from the careful selection process to the challenging training regimen and on through the demanding eight-month show season.
The film is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride of the hundreds of outstanding...
Filmed for IMAX, the immersive footage puts you in the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Squadron’s precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.
The Blue Angels also takes audiences behind the scenes for a revealing, in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel—from the careful selection process to the challenging training regimen and on through the demanding eight-month show season.
The film is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride of the hundreds of outstanding...
- 3/20/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
In an interesting turn of events, “Star Wars” creator George Lucas publicly supports Disney CEO Bob Iger and the Walt Disney Company board against the activist investor groups trying to obtain board seats. This is highly ironic given that George Lucas was very vocal about how he felt betrayed by Bob Iger. Iger himself even talked about how Lucas felt betrayed in his book.
Now, George Lucas has seemingly put out this statement saying, “Creating magic is not for amateurs. When I sold Lucasfilm just over a decade ago. I was delighted to become a Disney shareholder because of my long-time admiration for its iconic brand and Bob Iger’s leadership. When Bob recently returned to the company during a difficult time, I was relieved. No one knows Disney better. I remain a significant shareholder because I have full faith and confidence in the power of Disney and Bob’s...
Now, George Lucas has seemingly put out this statement saying, “Creating magic is not for amateurs. When I sold Lucasfilm just over a decade ago. I was delighted to become a Disney shareholder because of my long-time admiration for its iconic brand and Bob Iger’s leadership. When Bob recently returned to the company during a difficult time, I was relieved. No one knows Disney better. I remain a significant shareholder because I have full faith and confidence in the power of Disney and Bob’s...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Prolific political commentator, satirist, and talk show host Bill Maher has reportedly fired his talent agency, the CAA. The Real Time host reportedly let go of his agency of twenty years as he was not invited to the private Oscar party hosted by the agency’s CEO, Bryan Lourd. The party in question was reportedly attended by Margot Robbie, Jennifer Aniston, and JJ Abrams among others.
Maher’s talk show Real Time With Bill Maher has been on the air since 2003 and is one of the longest-running originals on HBO. The show was recently renewed for two more seasons, keeping it on the air through 2026. Bill Maher stirred controversy earlier last year when he criticized Barbie for being a ‘Zombie Lie’ and a ‘man-hating’ film.
Bill Maher Fires The Creative Artists Agency Over An Oscar Party Bill Maher | Credits: HBO
Bill Maher is known for his sharp commentary on current...
Maher’s talk show Real Time With Bill Maher has been on the air since 2003 and is one of the longest-running originals on HBO. The show was recently renewed for two more seasons, keeping it on the air through 2026. Bill Maher stirred controversy earlier last year when he criticized Barbie for being a ‘Zombie Lie’ and a ‘man-hating’ film.
Bill Maher Fires The Creative Artists Agency Over An Oscar Party Bill Maher | Credits: HBO
Bill Maher is known for his sharp commentary on current...
- 3/16/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Bill Maher has fired CAA.
Sources say the host of HBO’s Real Time fired CAA, his reps for more than two decades, on Monday after he was not invited to CEO Bryan Lourd’s private Oscar party at his home on Saturday night.
Maher, according to sources, was furious that he was snubbed for the event — which was scheduled opposite the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Night Before bash. The party at Lourd’s home drew the likes of J.J. Abrams, Barry Diller, Kamala Harris, Margot Robbie, Bob Iger, Alan Bergman, Dana Walden, Brian Robbins, Jason Blum, Brian Grazer, Donna Langley, Pam Abdy and such CAA clients as Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston, among others, according to industry newsletter Puck.
Lourd’s private party came a day after CAA toasted nominees including Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Cillian Murphy, Jeffrey Wright, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, Jodie Foster and Da’Vine Joy Randolph,...
Sources say the host of HBO’s Real Time fired CAA, his reps for more than two decades, on Monday after he was not invited to CEO Bryan Lourd’s private Oscar party at his home on Saturday night.
Maher, according to sources, was furious that he was snubbed for the event — which was scheduled opposite the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Night Before bash. The party at Lourd’s home drew the likes of J.J. Abrams, Barry Diller, Kamala Harris, Margot Robbie, Bob Iger, Alan Bergman, Dana Walden, Brian Robbins, Jason Blum, Brian Grazer, Donna Langley, Pam Abdy and such CAA clients as Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston, among others, according to industry newsletter Puck.
Lourd’s private party came a day after CAA toasted nominees including Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Cillian Murphy, Jeffrey Wright, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, Jodie Foster and Da’Vine Joy Randolph,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kim Masters and Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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