Hello ladies and gentlemen, here is some movie news with some of my thoughts and opinions (which will be in BOLD print). So without further ado...
(NOTE: All of these stories come from comingsoon.net)
Peyton Reed is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The Hollywood Reporter today brings word that the Ant-Man helmer has officially entered negotiations to direct the 2018 sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp. That’s not entirely a surprise, given Reed’s enthusiasm for the source material and the immensely-positive reactions Ant-Man received. The film, which has grossed more than $454 million at the worldwide box office, received an A rating on CinemaScore. Ant-Man and the Wasp will feature the return of Paul Rudd as Scott Lang alongside Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne. The movie will debut on July 6, 2018, the original release date for Marvel’s Black Panther. Black Panther has been moved to a February 16, 2018 release. The other films for Marvel’s Phase Three include Captain America: Civil War on May 6, 2016, Doctor Strange on November 4, 2016, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on May 5, 2017, their Untitled Spider-Man Film on July 28, 2017, Thor: Ragnarok on November 3, 2017, Avengers: Infinity War Part I on May 4, 2018, Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019, Avengers: Infinity War Part II on May 3, 2019, and Inhumans on July 12, 2019. There are also three mystery films set to follow in 2020. Peyton Reed’s first feature film was 2000’s cheerleader comedy Bring It On, followed by the ’60s Doris Day and Rock Hudson sex comedy homage, Down with Love, and the Jim Carrey-led Yes Man in 2008. He boarded Marvel’s Ant-Man last June, following the departure of the previously-attached Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The World’s End).
This is great news to hear. When he was first announced as the director for the first Ant-Man film I was a little skeptical at first, but after seeing the film, I'm glad to see he is coming back. He knows what he is doing and given the comedic background he has, plus the success of Ant-Man helps out a lot when getting a job like this. It also shows that Marvel trusts him with this franchise and I like that a studio is able to do that in this age of movies.
A third Power Ranger has joined the cast of Lionsgate‘s upcoming feature film today. Another relative newcomer, Ludi Lin will play the Black Ranger, joining the previously-announced Naomi Scott (The Martian, “Terra Nova”) as the Pink Ranger and Dacre Montgomery as the Red Ranger. As was the case with Dacre Montgomery, Ludi Lin’s name did not appear on the recently rumored Power Rangers short list. His involvement was nevertheless confirmed by the film’s official Instagram account. Screenwriters Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor) wrote the screenplay for Power Rangers, which is described as a modern reinvention of the long-running franchise. In it, a group of ordinary high school kids find themselves infused with extraterrestrial powers and must harness those powers as a team to save the world. Original creator Haim Saban is acting as producer along with Brian Casentini and Allison Shearmur. Saban’s “Power Rangers” franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the most-watched children’s television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running boys live-action series in television history. The series follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who “morph” into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets around the world, translated into numerous languages and is a mainstay in the most prominent international children’s programming blocks. 20th Century Fox previously released two feature films, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie in 1995 and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie in 1997. Set to be directed by Project Almanac‘s Dean Israelite, Power Rangers will debut in theaters on January 13, 2017.
This is interesting casting. Once again the studio has chosen to go with another unknown actor for a major role and as I've said before I love that idea. It's also pretty shocking that the second straight casting for the film is someone who wasn't on the list as few weeks back which tells me that that list was right at the time, but there were names added later on. Now some people online are debating whether he'll be playing Zack or Adam. If you followed the show then you know the character of Zack was African-American and in the series he was replaced by the character Adam who is Asian-American. Now this guy is of Asian decent so it makes a lot of sense to be Adam, but I personally think he'll be Zack. Both Naomi Scott and Dacre Montgomery have been announced as Kimberly and Jason respectively and in the series Adam was never with Jason and Kimberly, but Zack was. Now the studio could be going in an entirely different direction and Adam could be apart of the team and if that happens expect to see the wrath of fanboys. But if he is Zack, then they are complaining that the character of Zack should be African-American and to that I say that it doesn't matter if you change the race/gender of the character as long as you don't change what the character's true core is. I think he'll play Zack, but right now we don't have a single clue.
Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures have released the new Daddy’s Home trailer, which you can watch below. Opening in theaters on Friday, December 25, the comedy stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Daddy’s Home follows a mild-mannered radio executive (Ferrell) who strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father (Wahlberg) arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids. Directed by Sean Anders, the film also stars Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church and Hannibal Buress. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell previously co-starred in the in 2010 The Other Guys, directed by Adam McKay.
This was a great trailer. I'm huge fan of both Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg and seeing them back on the big screen together is going to be a treat. They've already proven they have great comedic chemistry together when they were in the film The Other Guys together back in 2010. My only concern is that the funniest jokes might have been in the trailer, but for right now I have to say I am looking forward to the film.
Mars Distribution has posted the first international Jane Got a Gun trailer! Take a look at the violent revisionist western, in which Natalie Portman plays a woman not to be trifled with, in the trailer below. Jane Got a Gun centers on Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman), who has built a new life with her husband Bill “Ham” Hammond (Noah Emmerich) after being tormented by the ultra-violent Bishop Boys outlaw gang. She finds herself in the gang’s cross-hairs once again when Ham stumbles home riddled with bullets after dueling with the Boys and their relentless mastermind Colin (Ewan McGregor). With the vengeful crew hot on Ham’s trail, Jane has nowhere to turn but to her former fiancé Dan Frost (Joel Edgerton) for help in defending her family against certain destruction. Haunted by old memories, Jane’s past meets the present in a heart-stopping battle for survival. Production on Jane Got a Gun was somewhat troubled back in 2013 with formerly attached director Lynne Ramsey leaving the project as production began. Warrior helmer Gavin O’Connor ultimately took over and finished the film with a cast that also includes Rodrigo Santoro. Although now-bankrupt Relativity Media had originally scheduled the movie to be released on September 4, The Weinstein Company has taken distribution rights.
Finally we get to see a trailer for this film and I actually enjoyed it. This film has went through the ringer from changing of cast members, change of director and change of plot and even struggled with distribution rights to the point where I never thought the film would see the light of day. It looks breathtakingly beautiful and the performances look pretty solid. I'm hoping we find out a release date soon because this is a film I want to see pretty badly.
Sony’s Screen Gems has revealed the new trailer for the literary parody Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which takes a bite out of the Jane Austin legacy. Check out the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies trailer below. A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy (Sam Reilly) is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield. Written and directed by Burr Steers (Igby Goes Down), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is based on the book by Seth Grahame-Smith and stars Lily James (Cinderella), Sam Riley (Control), Jack Huston (American Hustle), Bella Heathcote (Dark Shadows), Douglas Booth (Jupiter Ascending), Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”), Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”) and Lena Headey (300). Screen Gems will release the film just in time for a bloody Valentine’s Day on February 5, 2016
I liked this trailer just a little. The first trailer that came out was just absolutely terrible and it looked really corny. This trailer still looks corny, but it at least shows a little bit of action and some of the gore that will be in the film. From the moment I heard of this film, I immediately rolled my eyes because it really is a ridiculous idea. If this ends up being great, then I'll eat my words (no pun intended), but I don't think there is any chance it will even good let alone great.
So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, which of these stories peaked your interest or was there another story that interested you? Let me know in the comments section below and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
(NOTE: All of these stories come from comingsoon.net)
Peyton Reed is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The Hollywood Reporter today brings word that the Ant-Man helmer has officially entered negotiations to direct the 2018 sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp. That’s not entirely a surprise, given Reed’s enthusiasm for the source material and the immensely-positive reactions Ant-Man received. The film, which has grossed more than $454 million at the worldwide box office, received an A rating on CinemaScore. Ant-Man and the Wasp will feature the return of Paul Rudd as Scott Lang alongside Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne. The movie will debut on July 6, 2018, the original release date for Marvel’s Black Panther. Black Panther has been moved to a February 16, 2018 release. The other films for Marvel’s Phase Three include Captain America: Civil War on May 6, 2016, Doctor Strange on November 4, 2016, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on May 5, 2017, their Untitled Spider-Man Film on July 28, 2017, Thor: Ragnarok on November 3, 2017, Avengers: Infinity War Part I on May 4, 2018, Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019, Avengers: Infinity War Part II on May 3, 2019, and Inhumans on July 12, 2019. There are also three mystery films set to follow in 2020. Peyton Reed’s first feature film was 2000’s cheerleader comedy Bring It On, followed by the ’60s Doris Day and Rock Hudson sex comedy homage, Down with Love, and the Jim Carrey-led Yes Man in 2008. He boarded Marvel’s Ant-Man last June, following the departure of the previously-attached Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The World’s End).
This is great news to hear. When he was first announced as the director for the first Ant-Man film I was a little skeptical at first, but after seeing the film, I'm glad to see he is coming back. He knows what he is doing and given the comedic background he has, plus the success of Ant-Man helps out a lot when getting a job like this. It also shows that Marvel trusts him with this franchise and I like that a studio is able to do that in this age of movies.
A third Power Ranger has joined the cast of Lionsgate‘s upcoming feature film today. Another relative newcomer, Ludi Lin will play the Black Ranger, joining the previously-announced Naomi Scott (The Martian, “Terra Nova”) as the Pink Ranger and Dacre Montgomery as the Red Ranger. As was the case with Dacre Montgomery, Ludi Lin’s name did not appear on the recently rumored Power Rangers short list. His involvement was nevertheless confirmed by the film’s official Instagram account. Screenwriters Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor) wrote the screenplay for Power Rangers, which is described as a modern reinvention of the long-running franchise. In it, a group of ordinary high school kids find themselves infused with extraterrestrial powers and must harness those powers as a team to save the world. Original creator Haim Saban is acting as producer along with Brian Casentini and Allison Shearmur. Saban’s “Power Rangers” franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the most-watched children’s television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running boys live-action series in television history. The series follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who “morph” into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets around the world, translated into numerous languages and is a mainstay in the most prominent international children’s programming blocks. 20th Century Fox previously released two feature films, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie in 1995 and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie in 1997. Set to be directed by Project Almanac‘s Dean Israelite, Power Rangers will debut in theaters on January 13, 2017.
This is interesting casting. Once again the studio has chosen to go with another unknown actor for a major role and as I've said before I love that idea. It's also pretty shocking that the second straight casting for the film is someone who wasn't on the list as few weeks back which tells me that that list was right at the time, but there were names added later on. Now some people online are debating whether he'll be playing Zack or Adam. If you followed the show then you know the character of Zack was African-American and in the series he was replaced by the character Adam who is Asian-American. Now this guy is of Asian decent so it makes a lot of sense to be Adam, but I personally think he'll be Zack. Both Naomi Scott and Dacre Montgomery have been announced as Kimberly and Jason respectively and in the series Adam was never with Jason and Kimberly, but Zack was. Now the studio could be going in an entirely different direction and Adam could be apart of the team and if that happens expect to see the wrath of fanboys. But if he is Zack, then they are complaining that the character of Zack should be African-American and to that I say that it doesn't matter if you change the race/gender of the character as long as you don't change what the character's true core is. I think he'll play Zack, but right now we don't have a single clue.
Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures have released the new Daddy’s Home trailer, which you can watch below. Opening in theaters on Friday, December 25, the comedy stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Daddy’s Home follows a mild-mannered radio executive (Ferrell) who strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father (Wahlberg) arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids. Directed by Sean Anders, the film also stars Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church and Hannibal Buress. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell previously co-starred in the in 2010 The Other Guys, directed by Adam McKay.
This was a great trailer. I'm huge fan of both Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg and seeing them back on the big screen together is going to be a treat. They've already proven they have great comedic chemistry together when they were in the film The Other Guys together back in 2010. My only concern is that the funniest jokes might have been in the trailer, but for right now I have to say I am looking forward to the film.
Mars Distribution has posted the first international Jane Got a Gun trailer! Take a look at the violent revisionist western, in which Natalie Portman plays a woman not to be trifled with, in the trailer below. Jane Got a Gun centers on Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman), who has built a new life with her husband Bill “Ham” Hammond (Noah Emmerich) after being tormented by the ultra-violent Bishop Boys outlaw gang. She finds herself in the gang’s cross-hairs once again when Ham stumbles home riddled with bullets after dueling with the Boys and their relentless mastermind Colin (Ewan McGregor). With the vengeful crew hot on Ham’s trail, Jane has nowhere to turn but to her former fiancé Dan Frost (Joel Edgerton) for help in defending her family against certain destruction. Haunted by old memories, Jane’s past meets the present in a heart-stopping battle for survival. Production on Jane Got a Gun was somewhat troubled back in 2013 with formerly attached director Lynne Ramsey leaving the project as production began. Warrior helmer Gavin O’Connor ultimately took over and finished the film with a cast that also includes Rodrigo Santoro. Although now-bankrupt Relativity Media had originally scheduled the movie to be released on September 4, The Weinstein Company has taken distribution rights.
Finally we get to see a trailer for this film and I actually enjoyed it. This film has went through the ringer from changing of cast members, change of director and change of plot and even struggled with distribution rights to the point where I never thought the film would see the light of day. It looks breathtakingly beautiful and the performances look pretty solid. I'm hoping we find out a release date soon because this is a film I want to see pretty badly.
Sony’s Screen Gems has revealed the new trailer for the literary parody Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which takes a bite out of the Jane Austin legacy. Check out the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies trailer below. A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy (Sam Reilly) is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield. Written and directed by Burr Steers (Igby Goes Down), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is based on the book by Seth Grahame-Smith and stars Lily James (Cinderella), Sam Riley (Control), Jack Huston (American Hustle), Bella Heathcote (Dark Shadows), Douglas Booth (Jupiter Ascending), Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”), Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”) and Lena Headey (300). Screen Gems will release the film just in time for a bloody Valentine’s Day on February 5, 2016
I liked this trailer just a little. The first trailer that came out was just absolutely terrible and it looked really corny. This trailer still looks corny, but it at least shows a little bit of action and some of the gore that will be in the film. From the moment I heard of this film, I immediately rolled my eyes because it really is a ridiculous idea. If this ends up being great, then I'll eat my words (no pun intended), but I don't think there is any chance it will even good let alone great.
So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, which of these stories peaked your interest or was there another story that interested you? Let me know in the comments section below and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
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