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...
Deadline reports that director McG (Charlie’s Angels, Terminator Salvation) is in negotiations to helm the Masters of the Universe reboot for Sony. The director will oversee a rewrite of the script first, with the current draft having been penned by Alex Litvak and Mike Finch (Predators). Originally launched as a popular Mattel toy line in 1982, “Masters of the Universe” spawned several animated series (including the female-driven spinoff cartoon series, “She-Ra: Princess of Power”) along with a 1987 live-action film. Directed by Gary Goddard, the first Masters of the Universe movie stars Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, Frank Langella as Skeletor and, in one of her very first big screen roles, a young Courteney Cox as Julie Winston, a teenage character created specifically for the film. Masters of the Universe follows Prince Adam, who has the ability to transform into a warrior called He-Man. As He-Man, Adam becomes the last hope for a magical land called Eternia, ravaged by technology and the evil Skeletor. The Masters of the Universe movie has gone through a number of writers and directors in the years it’s been in development, with G.I. Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu the initial choice to helm the live-action project. Previously Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2) had completed his own draft of the screenplay and was reportedly in contention for the directing job. Following Wadlow’s script, Pirates of the Caribbean scribe Terry Rossio wrote a draft with Thor: The Dark World and the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok screenwriter Christopher Yost having a turn afterward. Masters of the Universe is being produced by Sony and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch.
Next to hearing about a Jem and the Holograms film coming out, this might be the worst news I've heard since becoming a film pundit. McG has talent a director and so far I've liked two of his films in the first Charlie's Angels film and We Are Marshall, but other than that he has made a lot of really terrible films. Master of the Universe is a property that fans have been dying to see done right since that horrible version with Dolph Lundgren in the 1980's. I think this property has a lot of potential to big a fantastic franchise, but for that to happen it needs a great director to help the franchise get off the ground and go in the right direction. I would love to see someone like Rian Johnson or Matthew Vaughn be that guy and not McG.
A Labyrinth reboot is on the way from Tri-Star Pictures, says a story today at The Hollywood Reporter. It is uncertain whether or not the new Labyrinth will serve as a sequel to or a remake of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy classic, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. The trade notes that Guardians of the Galaxy co-writer Nicole Perlman has been brought aboard to supply the screenplay. Scripted by Terry Jones from a story by Dennis Lee, the original Labyrinth was the final project from Henson. Connelly plays a young woman, Sarah, who accidentally offers up her baby brother to the Goblin King, Jareth (Bowie). To rescue the child, Sarah must navigate a fantastical world of creatures and magic until she can ultimately face off against Jareth himself. News of the Labyrinth reboot comes, unfortunately, in the wake of the tragic news surrounding David Bowie’s passing earlier this month. Since working on Guardians of the Galaxy, Perlman has returned to Marvel Studios to work on the screenplay for 2019’s Captain Marvel. The Henson Company‘s Lisa Henson is attached to produce the Labyrinth reboot. Nicole Brown will oversee for Tri-Star. Back in 2013, it was reported that Walt Disney Pictures was developing their own film titled Labyrinth. Although that project is not connected to the Henson film, it is said to follow a similar storyline with the central protagonist being a princess who has to traverse a dangerous maze in order to save her father. The current status of Disney’s Labyrinth project is unknown.
This is news that actually gets me excited. Now before people get up in arms about this movie happening, how many of you have actually seen Labyrinth? I would venture to say that not a lot of you have seen it so you need to see the film for getting outraged. Now the news is coming at a pretty bad time due to the unfortunate passing of David Bowie who was fantastic in the original film. I think this franchise could be a hit with today's audience, but there is one question that needs to be answered... Will they use puppets or 3D animation? I think they could use puppets today and still be successful and not look cheesy. another question is who will play King Jareth? With Bowie gone I don't know if anyone else can do it as good as her did and I can't think of anyone to do the job. I'm sure the studio has a guy in mind who can do the job, but it won't be the same without Bowie.
Deadline is reporting that Sam Raimi (Oz The Great and Powerful, Spider-Man films) is in talks to direct the A Prophet remake at Sony Pictures. The Jacques Audiard-directed French film was a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar nominee in 2010, won the Grand Prize at Cannes and nine César Awards in France. The original film tells the story of a young man’’s rise to power in a criminal syndicate after he is mentored by a crime boss. The English language-remake will be produced by Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe through the Original Film banner. When the film was optioned by the studio in 2013, Moritz said, “This is an epic crime saga with compelling characters and original storytelling. I’’m thrilled to have the opportunity to make an English language version of the film and I am grateful to have the trust of Jacques Audiard and his producers, as well as the writers Thomas Bidegain, Nicolas Peufaillit, and Abdel Raouf Dari.”” Sony’s Hannah Minghella said, “We think ‘A Prophet’ will translate perfectly for English-speaking audiences. Obviously, we love working with Neal and he has a great track record with this kind of film – we’re confident that our film will excite audiences in the same way that the original material did.””
I think this is a great choice for a director. Sam Raimi is a tremendous director and he has brought us some great horror films as well as a couple of great superhero films, now while this film is neither of those I think this is the perfect film for him. This was a former Oscar nominee so Raimi has a lot to do to live up to the expectations and I think he can. The film sounds like it could be one of the more interesting films to cross the big screen and having bot seen the original I am now more compelled to see it so I can compare and prepare myself for what is to come.
Walt Disney Pictures has revealed the first poster for director Steven Spielberg’s highly-anticipated adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, The BFG. You can view The BFG poster below! The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams. Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows. But Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Says Spielberg, “It’s a story about friendship, it’s a story about loyalty and protecting your friends and it’s a story that shows that even a little girl can help a big giant solve his biggest problems.” Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.
Directed by three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan) from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison (E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, The Black Stallion) based on the best-selling novel by Roald Dahl, The BFG stars three-time Tony Award and two-time Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance, newcomer Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader. The film is produced by Spielberg, Frank Marshall (Jurassic World, The Bourne Ultimatum) and Sam Mercer (Snow White and the Huntsman, The Sixth Sense) with Kathleen Kennedy (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Lincoln), John Madden (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Shakespeare in Love), Kristie Macosko Krieger (Bridge of Spies, Lincoln), Michael Siegel (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Rise of the Guardians), Frank Smith and Naia Cucukov serving as executive producers. Roald Dahl’s novel was first published in 1982 and has been enchanting readers of all ages ever since. Dahl’s books, which also include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach” and “Matilda,” are currently available in 58 languages and have sold over 200 million copies worldwide. Originally created as a bedtime story, “The BFG” was Dahl’s own favorite of all his stories. “It was very important for us to be loyal to the language,” says Spielberg, “and the great writer Melissa Mathison, who also wrote ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,’ wrote ‘The BFG.’” The BFG opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth.
I really love this poster. I mean it does its job of giving you an idea of what this film is about and to give you look at how big this giant really is. I think this is going to be a really great film for everyone and with Spielberg directing this might be one of the many Oscar contenders for 2016. I was never a fan of the book, but I am a fan of Roald Dahl and I'm excited to see this film and it may turn out to be the surprise of the year.
In March of last year, director Genndy Tartakovsky (the Hotel Transylvania movies) left Sony Pictures Animation‘s Popeye feature film due to a regime change at the studio that did not support his vision. Despite losing their director, the studio remains committed to making a Popeye movie, and has proven as such by bringing aboard a new writer in the form of T.J. (Todd) Fixman, best known as a central creative force behind Insomniac Games’ Ratchet and Clank video game franchise as well as writing the upcoming movie which opens in April. A hot screenwriter around town, Fixman also recently signed a deal with Hasbro to help develop their new film slate. Created by E.C. Segar, Popeye first appeared in the already-established “Thimble Theater” comic strip in 1929. Introduced as a walk-on character, Popeye eventually became the strip’s star. In 1933, The Fleischers began to produce animated Popeye cartoons which lasted through the 1940s. The sailor man also came to the big screen in 1980 with Robert Altman directing and the late Robin Williams in the lead. Before he left the project, Tartakovsky posted his demo reel for Popeye, which you can view below. Do you hope Sony Pictures Animation continues along the path that Tartakovsky started, or should they take a new direction?
I really hate this idea. Now I love the idea of a Popeye movie, but the fact that the writers of Ratchet and Clank are on this project really just makes me hesitate to be excited for this film. The Ratchet and Clank film looks absolutely stupid mostly due to the really ridiculous dialogue from the trailer. Popeye is really well know and I think a film version would be great for this new generation who've never heard of Popeye. Now the kids will probably like it due to the animation, but for those that know Popeye will probably hate the film. I want this film to be great mainly for nostalgia, but I just don't think it will with these writers.
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)
Next to hearing about a Jem and the Holograms film coming out, this might be the worst news I've heard since becoming a film pundit. McG has talent a director and so far I've liked two of his films in the first Charlie's Angels film and We Are Marshall, but other than that he has made a lot of really terrible films. Master of the Universe is a property that fans have been dying to see done right since that horrible version with Dolph Lundgren in the 1980's. I think this property has a lot of potential to big a fantastic franchise, but for that to happen it needs a great director to help the franchise get off the ground and go in the right direction. I would love to see someone like Rian Johnson or Matthew Vaughn be that guy and not McG.
This is news that actually gets me excited. Now before people get up in arms about this movie happening, how many of you have actually seen Labyrinth? I would venture to say that not a lot of you have seen it so you need to see the film for getting outraged. Now the news is coming at a pretty bad time due to the unfortunate passing of David Bowie who was fantastic in the original film. I think this franchise could be a hit with today's audience, but there is one question that needs to be answered... Will they use puppets or 3D animation? I think they could use puppets today and still be successful and not look cheesy. another question is who will play King Jareth? With Bowie gone I don't know if anyone else can do it as good as her did and I can't think of anyone to do the job. I'm sure the studio has a guy in mind who can do the job, but it won't be the same without Bowie.
I think this is a great choice for a director. Sam Raimi is a tremendous director and he has brought us some great horror films as well as a couple of great superhero films, now while this film is neither of those I think this is the perfect film for him. This was a former Oscar nominee so Raimi has a lot to do to live up to the expectations and I think he can. The film sounds like it could be one of the more interesting films to cross the big screen and having bot seen the original I am now more compelled to see it so I can compare and prepare myself for what is to come.
Directed by three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan) from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison (E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, The Black Stallion) based on the best-selling novel by Roald Dahl, The BFG stars three-time Tony Award and two-time Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance, newcomer Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader. The film is produced by Spielberg, Frank Marshall (Jurassic World, The Bourne Ultimatum) and Sam Mercer (Snow White and the Huntsman, The Sixth Sense) with Kathleen Kennedy (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Lincoln), John Madden (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Shakespeare in Love), Kristie Macosko Krieger (Bridge of Spies, Lincoln), Michael Siegel (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Rise of the Guardians), Frank Smith and Naia Cucukov serving as executive producers. Roald Dahl’s novel was first published in 1982 and has been enchanting readers of all ages ever since. Dahl’s books, which also include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach” and “Matilda,” are currently available in 58 languages and have sold over 200 million copies worldwide. Originally created as a bedtime story, “The BFG” was Dahl’s own favorite of all his stories. “It was very important for us to be loyal to the language,” says Spielberg, “and the great writer Melissa Mathison, who also wrote ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,’ wrote ‘The BFG.’” The BFG opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth.
I really love this poster. I mean it does its job of giving you an idea of what this film is about and to give you look at how big this giant really is. I think this is going to be a really great film for everyone and with Spielberg directing this might be one of the many Oscar contenders for 2016. I was never a fan of the book, but I am a fan of Roald Dahl and I'm excited to see this film and it may turn out to be the surprise of the year.
I really hate this idea. Now I love the idea of a Popeye movie, but the fact that the writers of Ratchet and Clank are on this project really just makes me hesitate to be excited for this film. The Ratchet and Clank film looks absolutely stupid mostly due to the really ridiculous dialogue from the trailer. Popeye is really well know and I think a film version would be great for this new generation who've never heard of Popeye. Now the kids will probably like it due to the animation, but for those that know Popeye will probably hate the film. I want this film to be great mainly for nostalgia, but I just don't think it will with these writers.
Jonah Sparks
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