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)
It looks like Pacific Rim 2 is moving forward today as Deadline brings word that Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures‘ Pacific Rim 2 has found a director in Steven S DeKnight. DeKnight, best known for his work on Spartacus and Marvel’s Daredevil (and, of course, for guest hosting Most Craved), will make his feature film directing debut with the followup to Guillermo del Toros’ 2013 Kaiju showdown. Until now, it was believed that Del Toro himself would return to helm the followup. The Crimson Peak director just confirmed via Twitter, however, that he’s still closely involved with the project and that the plan is to “expand big.” Pacific Rim 2 was originally scheduled for release on April 7, 2017 before being pushed to August 4, 2017 and ultimately removed from the calendar altogether. In a statement, Universal declared they were “committed to having ‘Pacific Rim 2,'” but that the delay was needed so the “creative team can continue in its efforts to exceed the amazing experience of the first film.” That seems to be exactly what is happening with the addition of Steven S DeKnight. Pacific Rim hit theaters in summer 2013 and grossed just $101 million at the domestic box office but went on to take in over $400 million worldwide. The original film starred Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Robert Kazinsky, Max Martini, and Ron Perlman. What do you think of Steven S DeKnight as the Pacific Rim 2 director? Let us know in the
This is an amazing choice. Not many people know who Steven DeKnight is and it's a shame because this guy is amazing and putting him in the director's chair of this film is brilliant. Now while I love Guillermo Del Toro and is visionary expertise is one of the best in Hollywood, he's not really the best storyteller in the world and that was the biggest complaint about the first Pacific Rim. Del Toro is a busy man with a lot of projects in the works so it's understandable that he doesn't want to direct this film so he can direct another film or two. I think DeKnight is going to bring a lot to the film and I'm really excited to see Pacific Rim 2 mainly due to me loving the first film which happened to be my favorite film of 2013.
Steven Spielberg has found a leading man for his Ready Player One. According to a story today at Deadline, Tye Sheridan will play Wade Watts in the big screen adaptation of Ernest Cline’s bestseller. Tye Sheridan joins a cast that already includes Olivia Cooke (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Bates Motel) as Ar3mis, an OASIS avatar belonging to the coincidentally-named Samantha Cook, and Ben Mendelsohn (Mississippi Grind, The Dark Knight Rises) as the story’s villain. Set in the near future, Ready Player One follows outcast teenager Wade Watts, who escapes from his bleak surroundings by logging in to the OASIS, a globally networked virtual utopia where users can lead idyllic alternate lives. When the eccentric billionaire who created the OASIS dies, he offers up his vast fortune as the prize in an elaborate treasure hunt. Along with gamers from around the world, Wade joins the adventure, and quickly finds himself pitted against powerful corporate foes and other ruthless competitors who will do anything, in the oasis or the real world, to reach the treasure first. A Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures production, Ready Player One is being directed by Spielberg, who is also producing alongside Donald De Line, under his De Line Pictures banner, Dan Farah and Kristie Macosko Krieger. Bruce Berman will serve as executive producer. Tye Sheridan, who made his big screen debut in Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life, recently headlined the zombie comedy Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. He can next be seen starring as Scott Summers (aka Cyclops) in this summer’s mutant ensemble, X-Men: Apocalypse. Look for Ready Player One to hit the big screen March 30, 2018.
This is really great casting Tye Sheridan is a tremendous actor and the fact that he is only 19 years old is just amazing. If you haven't seen Joe, Mud or The Tree of Life then you need to check them out so that you can see just how talented this kid is. The fact that he is going to star in a Stephen Spielberg film should already tell you how good he is. I think he fits the role perfectly due to his age, but as well as his acting abilities and this casting gets me even more excited to see the film. The only bad thing is that we have to wait until 2018 to see the film.
A big screen take on Alvin Schwartz’s beloved children’s book anthology, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, is moving forward at CBS Films with none other than Crimson Peak and Pan’s Labyrinth helmer Guillermo del Toro directing. Today, Variety brings word that, as the project approaches production, The LEGO Movie scribes Dan and Kevin Hageman have come aboard to do a polish on the film’s screenplay. First published in 1981, the first book of what became a three-book series (it was followed by More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones) is officially described as follows: This spooky addition to Alvin Schwartz’s popular books on American folklore is filled with tales of eerie horror and dark revenge that will make you jump with fright. There is a story here for everyone — skeletons with torn and tangled flesh who roam the earth; a ghost who takes revenge on her murderer; and a haunted house where every night a bloody head falls down the chimney. Stephen Gammell’s splendidly creepy drawings perfectly capture the mood of more than two dozen scary stories — and even scary songs — all just right for reading alone or for telling aloud in the dark. If You Dare! Gammell’s illustrations were replaced with art by Brett Helquist for a recent 30th anniversary edition of the books, which led to some heavy criticism from fans who grew up with the original artists’s truly terrifying images. It was revealed last year the Scary Stories film will actually address the change. “Without sort of spoiling things about the movie,” screewriter John August told CraveOnline, “I will say that the difference between those original illustrations and the second set of illustrations are an important aspect of the movie experience.” Before August came aboard the project, Saw screenwriters Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton were tapped to script the Scary Stories movie. Brothers Dan and Kevin Hageman are also attached to provide the screenplay for the upcoming LEGO’s Ninjago, set to hit the big screen September 22, 2017.
These are two terrific writers to hire. The Lego Movie was one of the best written films of 2014 and that fact that it didn't get a nomination for best animated feature and original screenplay just baffles me. I think these two will do a good job on the humor aspect of the script. If you've never read the books then you need to because they are great reads. They have a lot of haunting stories, but some of them are really funny especially "Bloody Fingers". When I was younger me and my cousins read theses books and we all enjoyed them and I'm excited to see what Del Toro can do with the material.
Hot off of their surprise success with the Oscar-nominated Creed, MGM wants to stay in the Michael B. Jordan business. While Creed 2 punches its way towards a tentative November 2017 release date, The Hollywood Reporter states that the Fruitvale Station and Fantastic Four actor is teaming with the studio to also develop a new remake of classic heist film The Thomas Crown Affair. The original 1968 version, directed by Norman Jewison, starred Steve McQueen as a bored millionaire who pulls off a series of daring heists while seducing the insurance investigator (Faye Dunaway) sent to catch him. John McTiernan’s 1999 remake of The Thomas Crown Affair starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo proved a solid hit, and led MGM to develop a potential sequel based on the 1964 film Topkapi with Paul Verhoeven attached, although Thomas Crown 2 ultimately fell apart amid regime changes at the studio and Brosnan’s waning popularity. While in prison for wiretapping, McTiernan wrote a spec sequel script titled “Thomas Crown and the Missing Lioness,” although that was likely intended as an exercise rather than a serious sequel attempt. While no director or writer is attached to the new version, the 29-year-old Jordan will be the youngest actor to play Crown, as McQueen was 38 and Brosnan was 45 when they tackled the role.
I think this is a really great fit. Michael B. Jordan might just be the best actor under 30 and that's saying a lot especially with all of the great young talent in the business today. I wasn't a big fan of the first film, but this remake has me somewhat interested. I think it's a great idea to remake the movie now mainly due to the fact that not a lot of people have even heard of the first film so this will be a great introduction for a newer generation. I'm excited for Jordan to get a role like this and I'm really interesed to see who will play both the Rene Russo and Pierce Brosnan characters respectively.
Walt Disney Pictures has found the heir-apparent to Dick Van Dyke for their Mary Poppins sequel, as Variety reports that Lin-Manuel Miranda, of Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton,” will take the part of Jack, a lamplighter similar to “Bert” in the original. The actor, who recently co-wrote (with J.J. Abrams) and performed two songs in Maz Canata’s castle for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will be joining Emily Blunt (Edge of Tomorrow, Sicario), who will take over the role made famous by Julie Andrews. The movie will reteam Blunt with her Into the Woods director, Rob Marshall. Originally, the central character in a series of children’s books by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins was famously adapted for the screen in 1964. Dick Van Dyke co-starred in the Robert Stevenson film, which told the story of a magical nanny who comes to care for a British family, the Banks. The original Mary Poppins was set in the year 1910 and it is believed that the sequel will take place in the 1930s. As reported when the project was first announced last fall, the aim is for the new film to borrow story elements from Travers’ eight Mary Poppins books, including the first literary sequel, Mary Poppins Comes Back. Time will tell if Disney winds up using that as the new film’s official title. The real world story behind Disney’s Mary Poppins was itself the focus of John Lee Hancock’s 2013 feature, Saving Mr. Banks. Scripted by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith, Saving Mr. Banks stars Emma Thompson as Travers and Tom Hanks as Walt Disney. The Mary Poppins sequel will be produced by John DeLuca and Marc Platt, who also worked with Marshall on Into the Woods.
This is a very interesting choice. I have never even heard of the guy until now and he seems like a great fit for the film. I mean any chance you get to cast a Broadway actor for a musical then you have to jump on that immediately. I didn't know who in the world they could get to replace and iconic actor like Van Dyke, but I think this guy seems to have what it takes. i'm excited to what type of chemistry he and Emily Blunt have because that is something that could make or break the film.
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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