Hello ladies and gentlemen, Since I didn't get to bring you news from yesterday I figured that I would combine today's and yesterday's news (3 stories from each day). So 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)
(8/25/15)
After the double whammy of Star Wars: The Force Awakens covers revealed last week, Empire is back with some new details on the villains in the upcoming film which feature an interesting inspiration. Speaking about “The First Order,” director J.J. Abrams had this to say: “That all came out of conversations about what would have happened if the Nazis all went to Argentina but then started working together again?’ What could be born of that? Could The First Order exist as a group that actually admired The Empire? Could the work of The Empire be seen as unfulfilled? And could Vader be a martyr? Could there be a need to see through what didn’t get done?” It was previously revealed that Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren is a member of a group titled “The Knights of Ren,” and Abrams also confirmed that this means he’s also not a member of the Sith. “Kylo Ren is not a Sith,” Abrams said. “He works under Supreme Leader Snoke, who is a powerful figure on the Dark Side of the Force.” Andy Serkis is doing the motion capture and voice for Snoke. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and features a new generation of swashbuckling heroes and shadowy villains, as well as the return of fan-favorite smugglers, princesses, and Jedi. Starring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Anderson, Christina Chong and Miltos Yerolemou, the J.J. Abrams-directed film will debut in theaters on December 18, 2015.
This is really interesting news. First off it's a pretty great idea to sort of come up with for The First Order being based off Nazi's since that's what George Lucas used to base the Empire off of in the original trilogy. It's also interesting knowing that Kylo Ren isn't a sith because it builds on the speculation that it could possibly be Han and Leia's son, but he's not all the way bad but there is still bad in him. I also think that Andy Serkis is playing Darth Plaguies in disguise and he will reveal himself in the film towards the ultimate climax.
When Marvel Comics revealed their plans for the “All-New, All-Different Marvel,” a relaunch of their entire universe with brand new #1 issues, one of those included was a new Blade series that would star the Daywalker and his newly-created daughter. The series was originally set to debut this October but has since been delayed due to unforseen circumstances, or so we thought. Bleeding Cool reports that the delay for Blade #1 was something that came from up the food chain at Marvel Entertainment, as the new series is being looked at to potentially be the blueprint for a new Blade film. Wesley Snipes has said as recently as this year’s San Diego Comic-Con that talks have happened about a potential return for him as the character, though nothing official has been reported yet. Snipes starred as the character in three “Blade” movies, the first of which helped shepherd comic books and superheroes to the big screen. Combined, the three films brought in over $400 million at the global box office.
This is really great news to hear especially if it is true. Blade is a very underrated film and it was really successful in the late 90's when people didn't really have a lot of faith in comic book films. To be honest the only way this new film can work is if Wesley Snipes comes back to play Blade. He was just so perfect for the character and it will really help him get back on track now that he is out of prison. Now granted just because Marvel is starting a new series doesn't mean anything, but who knows it could lead to something great.
With Straight Outta Compton number one at the box office, Universal appears eager to continue to work with the film’s young stars. According to a story today at Variety, Jason Mitchell (who played Easy-E) is the second member of the biopic’s cast to plan a trip to Kong: Skull Island. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Corey Hawkins (Compton‘s Dr. Dre) had signed on for the Legendary and Universal 2017 release. Also on board for Kong: Skull Island are Toby Kebbell (Fantastic Four, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Tom Hiddleston (Thor, Only Lovers Left Alive), Samuel L. Jackson (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Big Game), John C. Reilly (Guardians of the Galaxy, Wreck-It Ralph), Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins, Selma) and Brie Larson (Short Term 12, Trainwreck). Kong: Skull Island aims to fully immerse audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island. Legendary’s story honors the foundations of existing King Kong lore, but places it in an entirely new, distinct timeline. Previously, Simmons revealed a surprise setting for the film, saying it would take place in Detroit in 1971; however, given the title of the movie, it’s a safe bet that the jungles of King Kong’s homeland will be the primary setting. Although the specifics of the project are shrouded in mystery, Jason Mitchell’s character is said to be a pilot. The Kings of Summer‘s Jordan Vogt-Roberts will direct the film from a script by John Gatins and Max Borenstein. Thomas Tull (Godzilla, The Dark Knight, Pacific Rim) and Jon Jashni (Godzilla, Warcraft) will produce and Alex Garcia (Godzilla) will executive produce. The film will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D by Universal Pictures March 10, 2017.
This is terrific casting. Jason Mitchell hasn't been in a lot films, but the performance he gave in Straight Outta Compton was just fantastic and it is getting him a lot of Oscar buzz. I think he'll also like working with Corey Hawkins again and so will I because they had really great chemistry together. This cast is just absolutely fantastic and this is a film I am really looking forward to in 2017.
(8/26/15)
Production recently wrapped on Warner Bros.’ upcoming big screen adaptation of Suicide Squad, so the members of Task Force X will be returning to their regular lives, but for star Margot Robbie that might be an issue when she runs into co-star Jared Leto. “What he’s doing with the character is so cool. At first it was kind of confronting (to be up close) but now I’m so used to it, I think if I ever saw him out of makeup now I would be really confused,” Robbie told the New York Daily News. “Actually, I saw him out of makeup once and I was actually petrified of him. I was too scared to go up and didn’t know who that person was, and when he got back into his makeup I was far more comfortable.” Robbie also spoke about what makes Suicide Squad different from other comic book fare, saying: “I guess the one common denominator is we’re all bad guys, it just makes everything more fun that way. The scenes are more interesting I feel, when you just don’t know how the characters are going to react, especially with Harley, who’s absolutely nuts… she’s either going to kill you or laugh and give you a hug.” Suicide Squad stars Will Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness, Focus) as Deadshot, Joel Kinnaman (RoboCop, Easy Money) as Rick Flagg, Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street) as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney (Divergent, The Water Diviner) as Captain Boomerang, Cara Delevingne (Anna Karenina, upcoming Pan) as Enchantress, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El DIablo, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller and Jared Leto as the Joker. There’s also mystery roles for Ike Barinholtz, Scott Eastwood, Raymond Olubowale, Alex Meraz, Jim Parrack, and Common. Created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru back in 1959, the Suicide Squad team has included countless DC villains among its ranks, including Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Bane, Killer Frost, Poison Ivy, Count Vertigo, Deathstroke, and Harley Quinn. The CW’s “Arrow” introduced their own version of the team in the most recent season of the series and the recent animated film, Batman: Assault on Arkham, offered another version of the team. Suicide Squad will debut in theaters on August 5, 2016.
These are really great comments. I really like seeing that casts have great chemistry and from everything that has been released from set shows that this is a close cast and they looked like they had fun making the film. One of the characters I have been looking forward to the most besides Jared Leto as The Joker is Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn simply because we've never seen her on the big screen and Robbie is the perfect choice for the role and the film. The film has gotten amazing buzz and it still has another year before it comes out and I don't know if I can't any longer to see it.
Fox Searchlight Pictures has unveiled the trailer for Youth, the new film from writer/director Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty) starring Academy Award winner Michael Caine (The Cider House Rules, Kingsmen: The Secret Service) and Academy Award nominee Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs, The Grand Budapest Hotel) which you can check it out below. Youth explores the lifelong bond between two friends Fred (Caine) and Mick (Keitel) vacationing in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge as they ponder retirement. While Fred has no plans to resume his musical career despite the urging of his loving daughter Lena (Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz), Mick is intent on finishing the screenplay for what may be his last important film for his muse Brenda (Academy Award winner Jane Fonda). And where will inspiration lead their younger friend Jimmy (Paul Dano), an actor grasping to make sense of his next performance? Set against a sprawling landscape of unforgettable sights and intoxicating music, the movie asks if our most important and life-changing experiences can come at any time – even late – in life. Fox Searchlight will release Youth on December 4.
This was a really great trailer. I have heard a lot about this film and everything I have heard is pretty much true. This is going to be a juggernaut come Oscar season and I could very well see in this film winning three out of the 4 acting awards and possibly best picture. This is a terrific cast and the film has a really nice tone to it and it could provide a few heart-breaking moments as well as some funny ones.
According to Deadline, three-time Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (The Master, Walk the Line) is set to reunite with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, The Visit) on a new, untitled film project from producer Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity, Insidious). Phoenix previously worked with the director on 2002’s Signs and 2004’s The Village, both solid hits for Shyamalan, while Jason Blum worked with him on the $5 million dollar independent production The Visit, which is earning positive buzz before its debut in theaters on September 11. The new project for the trio will cost, like most Blumhouse productions, in the below $10 million range, while the logline for its story is being kept under tight wraps by the secretive Shyamalan. Marc Bienstock will produce the film alongside Blum, while Ashwin Rajan and Steven Schneider executive produce. Shyamalan has the hit FOX series “Wayward Pines” currently enjoying high ratings, and was in development on his long-gestating passion project Labor of Love with Bruce Willis headlining as of January 2014. Could this new project be Labor of Love with Phoenix in the lead, or an entirely new project? Either way, the Phoenix-led film will begin shooting in November in the director’s hometown of Philadelphia. While in the last year Phoenix has headlined Woody Allen’s latest Irrational Man and Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice, both of which scored less than $10 million at the box office. Blum’s company has had an impressive string of low-cost/high-yield horror hits this year, including The Boy Next Door, The Lazarus Effect, Unfriended, Insidious Chapter 3, The Gallows and The Gift, although this past weekend’s Sinister 2 underperformed to expectations. Besides The Visit he has this fall’s Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and The Green Inferno as well as the girl-oriented musical drama Jem and the Holograms.
I honestly don't know what to think about this. On one hand Joaquin Phoenix is one of the best actors in the business and him in any film is a great idea. On the other hand I don't think working with The Shamhammer is a great idea. I say that because Shyamalan hasn't had a true hit since Unbreakable which was back in 2000 so I just can't trust him with anything. I understand if they want to, I just don't think it is a great idea.
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.
(NOTE: All of these stories come from comingsoon.net)
(8/25/15)
After the double whammy of Star Wars: The Force Awakens covers revealed last week, Empire is back with some new details on the villains in the upcoming film which feature an interesting inspiration. Speaking about “The First Order,” director J.J. Abrams had this to say: “That all came out of conversations about what would have happened if the Nazis all went to Argentina but then started working together again?’ What could be born of that? Could The First Order exist as a group that actually admired The Empire? Could the work of The Empire be seen as unfulfilled? And could Vader be a martyr? Could there be a need to see through what didn’t get done?” It was previously revealed that Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren is a member of a group titled “The Knights of Ren,” and Abrams also confirmed that this means he’s also not a member of the Sith. “Kylo Ren is not a Sith,” Abrams said. “He works under Supreme Leader Snoke, who is a powerful figure on the Dark Side of the Force.” Andy Serkis is doing the motion capture and voice for Snoke. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and features a new generation of swashbuckling heroes and shadowy villains, as well as the return of fan-favorite smugglers, princesses, and Jedi. Starring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Anderson, Christina Chong and Miltos Yerolemou, the J.J. Abrams-directed film will debut in theaters on December 18, 2015.
This is really interesting news. First off it's a pretty great idea to sort of come up with for The First Order being based off Nazi's since that's what George Lucas used to base the Empire off of in the original trilogy. It's also interesting knowing that Kylo Ren isn't a sith because it builds on the speculation that it could possibly be Han and Leia's son, but he's not all the way bad but there is still bad in him. I also think that Andy Serkis is playing Darth Plaguies in disguise and he will reveal himself in the film towards the ultimate climax.
When Marvel Comics revealed their plans for the “All-New, All-Different Marvel,” a relaunch of their entire universe with brand new #1 issues, one of those included was a new Blade series that would star the Daywalker and his newly-created daughter. The series was originally set to debut this October but has since been delayed due to unforseen circumstances, or so we thought. Bleeding Cool reports that the delay for Blade #1 was something that came from up the food chain at Marvel Entertainment, as the new series is being looked at to potentially be the blueprint for a new Blade film. Wesley Snipes has said as recently as this year’s San Diego Comic-Con that talks have happened about a potential return for him as the character, though nothing official has been reported yet. Snipes starred as the character in three “Blade” movies, the first of which helped shepherd comic books and superheroes to the big screen. Combined, the three films brought in over $400 million at the global box office.
This is really great news to hear especially if it is true. Blade is a very underrated film and it was really successful in the late 90's when people didn't really have a lot of faith in comic book films. To be honest the only way this new film can work is if Wesley Snipes comes back to play Blade. He was just so perfect for the character and it will really help him get back on track now that he is out of prison. Now granted just because Marvel is starting a new series doesn't mean anything, but who knows it could lead to something great.
With Straight Outta Compton number one at the box office, Universal appears eager to continue to work with the film’s young stars. According to a story today at Variety, Jason Mitchell (who played Easy-E) is the second member of the biopic’s cast to plan a trip to Kong: Skull Island. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Corey Hawkins (Compton‘s Dr. Dre) had signed on for the Legendary and Universal 2017 release. Also on board for Kong: Skull Island are Toby Kebbell (Fantastic Four, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Tom Hiddleston (Thor, Only Lovers Left Alive), Samuel L. Jackson (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Big Game), John C. Reilly (Guardians of the Galaxy, Wreck-It Ralph), Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins, Selma) and Brie Larson (Short Term 12, Trainwreck). Kong: Skull Island aims to fully immerse audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island. Legendary’s story honors the foundations of existing King Kong lore, but places it in an entirely new, distinct timeline. Previously, Simmons revealed a surprise setting for the film, saying it would take place in Detroit in 1971; however, given the title of the movie, it’s a safe bet that the jungles of King Kong’s homeland will be the primary setting. Although the specifics of the project are shrouded in mystery, Jason Mitchell’s character is said to be a pilot. The Kings of Summer‘s Jordan Vogt-Roberts will direct the film from a script by John Gatins and Max Borenstein. Thomas Tull (Godzilla, The Dark Knight, Pacific Rim) and Jon Jashni (Godzilla, Warcraft) will produce and Alex Garcia (Godzilla) will executive produce. The film will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D by Universal Pictures March 10, 2017.
This is terrific casting. Jason Mitchell hasn't been in a lot films, but the performance he gave in Straight Outta Compton was just fantastic and it is getting him a lot of Oscar buzz. I think he'll also like working with Corey Hawkins again and so will I because they had really great chemistry together. This cast is just absolutely fantastic and this is a film I am really looking forward to in 2017.
(8/26/15)
Production recently wrapped on Warner Bros.’ upcoming big screen adaptation of Suicide Squad, so the members of Task Force X will be returning to their regular lives, but for star Margot Robbie that might be an issue when she runs into co-star Jared Leto. “What he’s doing with the character is so cool. At first it was kind of confronting (to be up close) but now I’m so used to it, I think if I ever saw him out of makeup now I would be really confused,” Robbie told the New York Daily News. “Actually, I saw him out of makeup once and I was actually petrified of him. I was too scared to go up and didn’t know who that person was, and when he got back into his makeup I was far more comfortable.” Robbie also spoke about what makes Suicide Squad different from other comic book fare, saying: “I guess the one common denominator is we’re all bad guys, it just makes everything more fun that way. The scenes are more interesting I feel, when you just don’t know how the characters are going to react, especially with Harley, who’s absolutely nuts… she’s either going to kill you or laugh and give you a hug.” Suicide Squad stars Will Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness, Focus) as Deadshot, Joel Kinnaman (RoboCop, Easy Money) as Rick Flagg, Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street) as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney (Divergent, The Water Diviner) as Captain Boomerang, Cara Delevingne (Anna Karenina, upcoming Pan) as Enchantress, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El DIablo, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller and Jared Leto as the Joker. There’s also mystery roles for Ike Barinholtz, Scott Eastwood, Raymond Olubowale, Alex Meraz, Jim Parrack, and Common. Created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru back in 1959, the Suicide Squad team has included countless DC villains among its ranks, including Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Bane, Killer Frost, Poison Ivy, Count Vertigo, Deathstroke, and Harley Quinn. The CW’s “Arrow” introduced their own version of the team in the most recent season of the series and the recent animated film, Batman: Assault on Arkham, offered another version of the team. Suicide Squad will debut in theaters on August 5, 2016.
These are really great comments. I really like seeing that casts have great chemistry and from everything that has been released from set shows that this is a close cast and they looked like they had fun making the film. One of the characters I have been looking forward to the most besides Jared Leto as The Joker is Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn simply because we've never seen her on the big screen and Robbie is the perfect choice for the role and the film. The film has gotten amazing buzz and it still has another year before it comes out and I don't know if I can't any longer to see it.
Fox Searchlight Pictures has unveiled the trailer for Youth, the new film from writer/director Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty) starring Academy Award winner Michael Caine (The Cider House Rules, Kingsmen: The Secret Service) and Academy Award nominee Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs, The Grand Budapest Hotel) which you can check it out below. Youth explores the lifelong bond between two friends Fred (Caine) and Mick (Keitel) vacationing in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge as they ponder retirement. While Fred has no plans to resume his musical career despite the urging of his loving daughter Lena (Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz), Mick is intent on finishing the screenplay for what may be his last important film for his muse Brenda (Academy Award winner Jane Fonda). And where will inspiration lead their younger friend Jimmy (Paul Dano), an actor grasping to make sense of his next performance? Set against a sprawling landscape of unforgettable sights and intoxicating music, the movie asks if our most important and life-changing experiences can come at any time – even late – in life. Fox Searchlight will release Youth on December 4.
This was a really great trailer. I have heard a lot about this film and everything I have heard is pretty much true. This is going to be a juggernaut come Oscar season and I could very well see in this film winning three out of the 4 acting awards and possibly best picture. This is a terrific cast and the film has a really nice tone to it and it could provide a few heart-breaking moments as well as some funny ones.
According to Deadline, three-time Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (The Master, Walk the Line) is set to reunite with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, The Visit) on a new, untitled film project from producer Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity, Insidious). Phoenix previously worked with the director on 2002’s Signs and 2004’s The Village, both solid hits for Shyamalan, while Jason Blum worked with him on the $5 million dollar independent production The Visit, which is earning positive buzz before its debut in theaters on September 11. The new project for the trio will cost, like most Blumhouse productions, in the below $10 million range, while the logline for its story is being kept under tight wraps by the secretive Shyamalan. Marc Bienstock will produce the film alongside Blum, while Ashwin Rajan and Steven Schneider executive produce. Shyamalan has the hit FOX series “Wayward Pines” currently enjoying high ratings, and was in development on his long-gestating passion project Labor of Love with Bruce Willis headlining as of January 2014. Could this new project be Labor of Love with Phoenix in the lead, or an entirely new project? Either way, the Phoenix-led film will begin shooting in November in the director’s hometown of Philadelphia. While in the last year Phoenix has headlined Woody Allen’s latest Irrational Man and Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice, both of which scored less than $10 million at the box office. Blum’s company has had an impressive string of low-cost/high-yield horror hits this year, including The Boy Next Door, The Lazarus Effect, Unfriended, Insidious Chapter 3, The Gallows and The Gift, although this past weekend’s Sinister 2 underperformed to expectations. Besides The Visit he has this fall’s Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and The Green Inferno as well as the girl-oriented musical drama Jem and the Holograms.
I honestly don't know what to think about this. On one hand Joaquin Phoenix is one of the best actors in the business and him in any film is a great idea. On the other hand I don't think working with The Shamhammer is a great idea. I say that because Shyamalan hasn't had a true hit since Unbreakable which was back in 2000 so I just can't trust him with anything. I understand if they want to, I just don't think it is a great idea.
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.
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