There's been Chucky (in film and a hit television series), Annabelle (a peripheral character who earned her own franchise), M3gan (sequel coming soon), and now, courtesy of the new film Imaginary, it's Chauncey's turn So, what exactly goes into the conception of a child-friendly slasher icon? The film's director recently revealed some of the key[...]
film Archives
After two popular films and repeatedly delivering an all-star cast, there's been serious talk of a Sister Act 3 for more than a decade And considering that it's been over 30 years since the initial conception of the Sister Act franchise, there's not a lot of certainty about the film's actual status Fortunately for fans, even[...]
The 2023 fantasy musical film Wonka recently acted as a reintroduction to the sweet, harmonious world first established by Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory And considering that it actually amassed more than $600 million during its theatrical run while still garnering excessive praise from both critics and moviegoers in attendance, Warner Brothers must have[...]
In six years (released between 1968 and 1973), there was an impressive total of five Planet of the Apes films that hit theaters, obviously earning its status as a pop culture phenomenon Then, just a year after the fifth film's release, there would even be the development of a television series (plus an animated series[...]
After nearly 70 years of cinematic excellence, it's pretty surreal to think about the fact that Godzilla might actually be in its prime! In 2023 alone, the world received the Japanese release titled Godzilla Minus One, acting as a period-piece film in a post-war era that's been widely perceived as the franchise's best, even earning[...]
In 2022, A24 nabbed the Australian supernatural flick Talk to Me, helmed by rookie filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, which introduced audiences to a rather unpleasant teen party game involving an embalmed hand and temporary (but sometimes permanent) possession.
The film, which currently holds a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, quickly earned attention for[...]
While everyone has their opinions about the outcome of Sony's Madame Web (honestly, I found it to be an enjoyable, campy superhero flick), there's no denying that the film was an ambitious endeavor for the rapidly growing Spider-Verse At face value, the film obviously introduces viewers to the not-so-popular titular comic book character (with Dakota[...]
So, what's the reasoning behind the creative team's attempt to remove itself from three different film series? Here's what we know courtesy of a longtime Marvel producer.
Madame Web Feature Image
Madame Web Producer Explains Continuity Choice
During a conversation with Collider, Lorenzo di Bonaventura explains, "[We] really saw the advantage in not having the burden of the[...]
If you've witnessed any of the Planet of the Apes films that were developed in the '00s, you're likely aware of its not-so-primitive protagonist Caesar, who has, on occasion, also been known to display a few antagonistic traits during his time in the spotlight But for the next big blockbuster entry, the film series is[...]
Here's what he had to say about the untitled eighth installment.
L-r, OPTIMUS PRIMAL, CHEETOR, WHEELJACK and ARCEE in PARAMOUNT PICTURES and SKYDANCE PresentIn Association with HASBRO and NEW REPUBLIC PICTURESA di BONAVENTURA PICTURES Production A TOM DESANTO / DON MURPHY ProductionA BAY FILMS Production "TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS" © 2023 Paramount Pictures All Right[...]
After three hard-hitting film entries, what was initially labeled as the cinematic relaunch of the Planet of the Apes saga has become a hugely popular entity of its own But in just a few months, the film series will officially get the chance to kick start a brand new era for the franchise with its fourth[...]
In just a few months, we'll be getting to witness the first of a two-part film titled Wicked, a highly-anticipated cinematic adaptation of the immensely popular musical of the same name, with important ties to the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, characters from The Wonderful Wizard[...]
How so? Well, since its conception, there have already been a whopping total of five theatrically released films, an ambitious video game that's recently concluded, ongoing licensed video game content in Dead by Daylight, and even more recently, a gruesome spinoff project titled Evil Dead Rise that maintained vital connections to the original film's narrative.
So,[...]
It's been quite a ride for the lengthy Kick-Ass universe, which went from being a popular comic book series to a live-action film and even getting a sequel along the way Then, as a result of its cult classic status, fans basically begged for a third installment of the Aaron Taylor-Johnson-led film series, with nothing[...]
Despite the internet's concerns about how Avatar: The Way of Water would be received, the film's undeniable global popularity led to green lights for even more Avatar entries And as of now, some of the films are pretty far along in the production process, with Avatar 3 nearly completed So, with plenty of progress underway,[...]
So naturally, after the fairly stable success of Mark Millar's expansive Kingsman property, those involved with the recent film Argylle (set within the Kingsman universe) hope there's still an opportunity to pursue additional stories down the road Here's what the film's director had to say.
Director Matthew Vaughn with Chip the cat (playing Alfie) on the set[...]
In 2018, the comedy film Game Night earned itself a solid 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $100 million worldwide Still, even considering its overall popularity with audiences and critics, there have yet to be any developments on a possible sequel And it doesn't sound like we should hold our breath, either…
Credit:[...]
In the newly released film Argylle, fans might notice the fact that there's a fun, added Kingsman reference – and while Kingsman was initially developed as a Fox movie (which has since shifted over to Disney via 20th Century Studios), Argylle was released as a Universal Pictures film When recently discussing the potential of bringing[...]
So, with a multiversal saga currently at the forefront of the MCU and rumors of heavy cameos to come in Deadpool 3 or the next era of Avengers, there's still plenty of potential to incorporate new (or returning) versions of characters we've known throughout the Marvel cinematic history, including the biggest villain that the long-running[...]
There are at least five Avatar films that have already been confirmed (and who knows how many more are in development), even though we've only seen two so far However, given the success that the franchise has garnered from both entries, along with their extensive production requirements, we can understand why it's important to trust[...]
Now, with the upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King, we're finally seeing a follow-up, though this time, in an origin story about the titular character.
Still from "The Lion King," Disney Studios
Mufasa: The Lion King Star Teases Key Differences
While speaking to Collider about the upcoming Mufasa-centric film and how it compares to the Mufasa that we[...]
Blue Beetle actor Xolo Maridueña suggests that Blue Beetle's confirmed return to DC might be coming sooner rather than later.
WandaVision star Paul Bettany recently confirmed that he's expecting to return to the MCU as Vision for future projects - maybe Vision Quest?
Though, according to the director of Top Gun Maverick, there isn't exactly a timeline that's in place for anyone just yet.
Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer on the set of Top Gun: Maverick from Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films © 2020 Paramount Pictures All Right Reserved.
Top Gun Maverick Director on[...]
But working with [filmmaker] J.J Abrams, and for J.J Abrams at Bad Robot, was always just a wonderful and beautiful experience for me So, if I get to do that one last time, I would be so grateful."
When there were initial plans to move forward with another entry back in 2022, star Chris Pine shared that[...]
However, fans are also increasingly intrigued by a film that's poised to follow Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with the unexpected return of Rey Now, with her epic return on the horizon, the recurring franchise star is opening up about what advice she received going into a project with such a dedicated audience.
Daisy Ridley[...]
And while the project didn't become a commercial success, Grindhouse still proved itself to enough moviegoers to develop a cult following for its immersive presentation of stylistic filmmaking – which resourcefully included mock-trailers for other Grindhouse-style originals that would eventually branch into a zany multiverse of gruesome genre stories.
As of now, several of these briefly[...]
We've always advocated for the 2009 film Jennifer's Body for many reasons, despite it being released in an era that wasn't ready to appreciate how smart, witty, and eerily realistic the film was Fortunately, since its release, the film has earned a glowing reputation with audiences more than a decade later, proving that the comedic horror[...]
Godzilla Minus One became a massive hit for the long-running franchise from Toho, earning praise from critics and audiences and even an Oscar nod for its outstanding visual effects (the first Oscar nomination for the franchise so far) largely due to the film's emotional story underneath the excess of rubble And while fans were given[...]
As of now, there's been very little information on the status of the film or even a possible cast that's in the running, though at the very least, we do know that the writer behind the upcoming movie wants to avoid going overboard with pop culture, zeitgeisty moments.
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)[...]