Elijah was responsible for Kevin Wendell Crumb's father's death, altering Kevin's life's trajectory in Glass. Elijah created the superhero and supervillain of the Unbreakable trilogy, controlling their fate in a shocking twist. The events of the trilogy are thanks to Elijah's obsession with superheroes, causing suffering and becoming the biggest villain.
Glass is the closing chapter in M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable trilogy, and the reveal of what happened to Kevin Wendell Crumb’s (James McAvoy) father completely changed the entire trilogy. In 2000, Shyamalan brought the superhero thriller Unbreakable, which gave a more subtle but dark twist to the superhero genre, standing out from other movies in the genre thanks to its more realistic tone, its story, and characters. Sixteen years after Unbreakable’s release, Shyamalan surprised the audience with a "secret" sequel in Split.
Split focused on new characters that had no connection to Unbreakable’s main character, David Dunn...
Glass is the closing chapter in M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable trilogy, and the reveal of what happened to Kevin Wendell Crumb’s (James McAvoy) father completely changed the entire trilogy. In 2000, Shyamalan brought the superhero thriller Unbreakable, which gave a more subtle but dark twist to the superhero genre, standing out from other movies in the genre thanks to its more realistic tone, its story, and characters. Sixteen years after Unbreakable’s release, Shyamalan surprised the audience with a "secret" sequel in Split.
Split focused on new characters that had no connection to Unbreakable’s main character, David Dunn...
- 4/10/2024
- by Adrienne Tyler
- ScreenRant.com
Exclusive: After nabbing a Golden Globe nomination for her turn in Todd Haynes’ May December, Julianne Moore has been tapped to star opposite James McAvoy in Control, an action thriller from StudioCanal and The Picture Company, on which we were first to report.
Based on the podcast from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Control revolves around the troubled Dr. Conway (McAvoy), who wakes up one morning to the sound of a mysterious voice in his head. With his reality now in question, the voice makes a series of escalating demands he must follow or devastating consequences will unfold. While specifics haven’t been disclosed, we hear that Moore plays a pivotal character with which the doctor must contend.
Entering production this month under the direction of Robert Schwentke, Control will be produced by The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman under their long-term overall deal with Studiocanal.
Based on the podcast from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Control revolves around the troubled Dr. Conway (McAvoy), who wakes up one morning to the sound of a mysterious voice in his head. With his reality now in question, the voice makes a series of escalating demands he must follow or devastating consequences will unfold. While specifics haven’t been disclosed, we hear that Moore plays a pivotal character with which the doctor must contend.
Entering production this month under the direction of Robert Schwentke, Control will be produced by The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman under their long-term overall deal with Studiocanal.
- 4/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The following article contains mentions of child abuse and dissociative disorders.
Kevin Wendell Crumb's traumatic past leads to the development of twenty-four distinct personalities, including the fearsome Beast. Mr. Glass's actions, including orchestrating a train crash, played a role in shaping Kevin into the powerful and dangerous Beast. Kevin's struggles with Did and the emergence of the Beast symbolize the impact of abuse and neglect on his psyche, making him a formidable antagonist.
Introduced in Split, Kevin Wendell Crumb's traumatic origins and the subsequent Dissociative Identity Disorder it caused set up his eventual transformation into the fearsome Beast. During the course of Split and the following film Glass, his early days are steadily revealed to be the source of his multiple other personalities. One of James McAvoy's most impressive movie roles, Kevin ends up shifting through numerous personalities and performances in the films.
Kevin's most dangerous personalities became present...
Kevin Wendell Crumb's traumatic past leads to the development of twenty-four distinct personalities, including the fearsome Beast. Mr. Glass's actions, including orchestrating a train crash, played a role in shaping Kevin into the powerful and dangerous Beast. Kevin's struggles with Did and the emergence of the Beast symbolize the impact of abuse and neglect on his psyche, making him a formidable antagonist.
Introduced in Split, Kevin Wendell Crumb's traumatic origins and the subsequent Dissociative Identity Disorder it caused set up his eventual transformation into the fearsome Beast. During the course of Split and the following film Glass, his early days are steadily revealed to be the source of his multiple other personalities. One of James McAvoy's most impressive movie roles, Kevin ends up shifting through numerous personalities and performances in the films.
Kevin's most dangerous personalities became present...
- 4/9/2024
- by Brandon Zachary
- ScreenRant.com
The Rogue Cut made major changes to X-Men: Days of Future Past, adding more action and storylines. Rogue gets a bigger role in the movie, adding depth to her character and the plot. The extended version also includes other new scenes, such as a memorial for fallen mutants and the introduction of Quicksilver's sister.
Released as an extended version of X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Rogue Cut made several changes to Fox's 2014 blockbuster. After soft-rebooting the X-Men movie franchise with 2011's First Class, Fox's Days of Future Past involved both the old and new cast in a story taking place in two very different time periods. With director Bryan Singer at the helm, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Hugh Jackman - among many others - reprized their X-Men roles in a story that saw Wolverine transported back through time to save the future of both humans and mutants.
Released as an extended version of X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Rogue Cut made several changes to Fox's 2014 blockbuster. After soft-rebooting the X-Men movie franchise with 2011's First Class, Fox's Days of Future Past involved both the old and new cast in a story taking place in two very different time periods. With director Bryan Singer at the helm, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Hugh Jackman - among many others - reprized their X-Men roles in a story that saw Wolverine transported back through time to save the future of both humans and mutants.
- 4/9/2024
- by Cooper Hood
- ScreenRant.com
M. Night Shyamalan's Glass sees the characters from Unbreakable and Split colliding at last. James McAvoy's Beast and Bruce Willis' Overseer fight at the beginning of the film, but viewers don't find out who would win. While Willis' Overseer is nearly invincible, McAvoy's character has a raw power that gives him a leg up.
Glass is the final installment in M. Night Shyamalan's Eastrail 177 trilogy, and it sees the characters introduced in Unbreakable and Split colliding — with James McAvoy's Beast and Bruce Willis' Overseer even fighting at the beginning of the film. Unfortunately, both are captured and brought to Raven Hill Memorial Psychiatric Hospital, so viewers never learn whether Willis' character or McAvoy's would have won this showdown. They seem to be evenly matched for a while, and it's clear they both have different sets of strengths.
Both the Beast and the Overseer are stronger than the average person,...
Glass is the final installment in M. Night Shyamalan's Eastrail 177 trilogy, and it sees the characters introduced in Unbreakable and Split colliding — with James McAvoy's Beast and Bruce Willis' Overseer even fighting at the beginning of the film. Unfortunately, both are captured and brought to Raven Hill Memorial Psychiatric Hospital, so viewers never learn whether Willis' character or McAvoy's would have won this showdown. They seem to be evenly matched for a while, and it's clear they both have different sets of strengths.
Both the Beast and the Overseer are stronger than the average person,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Amanda Mullen
- ScreenRant.com
Callum Turner's career took off in 2018 with a role in a major Hollywood franchise, Fantastic Beasts, but was cut short by its cancellation. Turner's latest project, Masters of the Air, showcases his versatile acting skills as Major John 'Bucky' Egan in a war drama ensemble cast. Despite the end of Fantastic Beasts, Turner has a new film in post-production called Atropia, hinting at exciting roles to come.
In 2024, Apple TV+ released the newest installment in a series of war dramas created by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman called Masters of the Air, and starring in it, among big actors like Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan, was Callum Turner, who needed this successful miniseries, after his last franchise suffered an unfortunate fate. 34-year-old Callum Turner began his career in the limelight in 2010 when he began modeling and earning minor roles in short films and music videos. Turner's...
In 2024, Apple TV+ released the newest installment in a series of war dramas created by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman called Masters of the Air, and starring in it, among big actors like Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan, was Callum Turner, who needed this successful miniseries, after his last franchise suffered an unfortunate fate. 34-year-old Callum Turner began his career in the limelight in 2010 when he began modeling and earning minor roles in short films and music videos. Turner's...
- 4/6/2024
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant.com
Glass reveals an unexpected origin story for superheroes in Shyamalan's trilogy, subverting typical expectations. Mastermind Mr. Glass's plan to expose superheroes to the world ultimately ends in all three main characters' deaths. Despite an open-ended conclusion, Shyamalan has not indicated any plans for expanding the Glass universe further.
Despite being the third movie in the trilogy, it is suggested at the end of the movie that Glass was an origin story all along. M. Night Shyamalan began his original superhero story back in 2000's Unbreakable, only for 2016's Split to secretly reveal it was a sequel. This led to the third movie in the franchise, with Glass bringing together the characters of David Dunn (Bruce Willis), Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy), and Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson). However, the movie subverts expectations of a superhero movie, setting up the intriguing claim that it is an origin story.
Glass sets up...
Despite being the third movie in the trilogy, it is suggested at the end of the movie that Glass was an origin story all along. M. Night Shyamalan began his original superhero story back in 2000's Unbreakable, only for 2016's Split to secretly reveal it was a sequel. This led to the third movie in the franchise, with Glass bringing together the characters of David Dunn (Bruce Willis), Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy), and Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson). However, the movie subverts expectations of a superhero movie, setting up the intriguing claim that it is an origin story.
Glass sets up...
- 4/6/2024
- by Colin McCormick, Danny Salemme
- ScreenRant.com
Split is commonly considered to be auteur filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan's best film since Unbreakable (which is fitting), and for good reason. There's so much to love about this tense and critically acclaimed thrill ride. Not only does it feature one of the best performances of James McAvoy's career, but it also serves as a fantastic star vehicle for a then-relatively unknown Anya Taylor-Joy. Split follows a young woman named Casey Cooke (Taylor-Joy) and two other teenage girls as they're abducted by a man with 23 different personalities (James McAvoy). Only three of them are in control: the predatory germophobe Dennis, the prim and proper Patricia, and the infantile and naive Hedwig. Against the wishes of the other personalities, the three hope to summon a 24th personality known only as "The Beast," who is prophesied to have miraculous superhuman abilities. Dennis abducts the three girls as a sacrifice to...
- 4/4/2024
- by Aidan Kelley
- Collider.com
The Glass ending subverted audience expectations with shocking deaths, revealing a different superhero story. The Horde and The Overseer’s origins are tied to Mr. Glass’s train crash plot, connecting Unbreakable and Split. Mr. Glass’s masterplan was to reveal superheroes to the world, culminating in a suicide mission and a paradigm shift.
Carrying on the unique story of superheroes and supervillains from M. Night Shyamalan, the Glass ending subverted expectations, leading to a mixed response from audiences. A sequel to both Unbreakable and Split, Glass picks up the stories of David Dunn aka The Overseer (Bruce Willis), and Elijah Price aka Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson) from the former movie, and Kevin Wendell Crumb aka The Horde (James McAvoy) from the latter. As the movie begins, Dunn faces off with Crumb only for them both to be captured and taken to the same psychiatric institution that holds Elijah Price under heavy sedation.
Carrying on the unique story of superheroes and supervillains from M. Night Shyamalan, the Glass ending subverted expectations, leading to a mixed response from audiences. A sequel to both Unbreakable and Split, Glass picks up the stories of David Dunn aka The Overseer (Bruce Willis), and Elijah Price aka Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson) from the former movie, and Kevin Wendell Crumb aka The Horde (James McAvoy) from the latter. As the movie begins, Dunn faces off with Crumb only for them both to be captured and taken to the same psychiatric institution that holds Elijah Price under heavy sedation.
- 4/4/2024
- by Colin McCormick, Alex Leadbeater
- ScreenRant.com
The Shyamalanaissance is real, with Split marking a major comeback for M. Night Shyamalan. Split dives into a complex look at Dissociative Identity Disorder through Kevin's 23 personalities. The surprising twist in Split ties it to Unbreakable, setting up the dark superhero trilogy with Glass.
Major Spoilers for Split and Glass ahead.
The Shyamalanaissance is real and the ending of Split more than proves it. M. Night Shyamalan famously entered a massive slump in the '00s, following up his success on films like The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable with a series of critical duds. Following the outright failure of After Earth, however, Shyamalan made some course corrections. The director's 2015 film The Visit saw him take a step back, making a low-budget movie high on ideas. Shyamalan followed that project up with the well-reviewed Split, his most layered movie in well over a decade.
Split, which is loosely inspired by a true story,...
Major Spoilers for Split and Glass ahead.
The Shyamalanaissance is real and the ending of Split more than proves it. M. Night Shyamalan famously entered a massive slump in the '00s, following up his success on films like The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable with a series of critical duds. Following the outright failure of After Earth, however, Shyamalan made some course corrections. The director's 2015 film The Visit saw him take a step back, making a low-budget movie high on ideas. Shyamalan followed that project up with the well-reviewed Split, his most layered movie in well over a decade.
Split, which is loosely inspired by a true story,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Alex Leadbeater
- ScreenRant.com
This article mentions sexual assault and discusses dissociative personality disorder.
Split draws inspiration from Billy Milligan, the first person to use multiple personality disorder as a defense and succeed. In the 2016 film, Kevin Wendell Crumb has dissociative identity disorder with 24 separate personalities. Kevin's story mirrors Milligan's in multiple ways, as the latter also had 24 personalities, some of whom committed similar crimes to those shown in the film.
M. Night Shyamalan's Eastrail 177 trilogy, which began with Unbreakable in 2000 and ended with Glass in 2019, drew from real-life inspiration for its middle installment, Split. Split explores dissociative identity disorder through its main character, Kevin Wendell Crumb, who is played by James McAvoy. At the beginning of Split, Kevin kidnaps three girls and holds them hostage in an undisclosed location. At first, they interact with an austere, serious man who goes by the name of Dennis and is obsessed with cleanliness. Later, they meet other personalities,...
Split draws inspiration from Billy Milligan, the first person to use multiple personality disorder as a defense and succeed. In the 2016 film, Kevin Wendell Crumb has dissociative identity disorder with 24 separate personalities. Kevin's story mirrors Milligan's in multiple ways, as the latter also had 24 personalities, some of whom committed similar crimes to those shown in the film.
M. Night Shyamalan's Eastrail 177 trilogy, which began with Unbreakable in 2000 and ended with Glass in 2019, drew from real-life inspiration for its middle installment, Split. Split explores dissociative identity disorder through its main character, Kevin Wendell Crumb, who is played by James McAvoy. At the beginning of Split, Kevin kidnaps three girls and holds them hostage in an undisclosed location. At first, they interact with an austere, serious man who goes by the name of Dennis and is obsessed with cleanliness. Later, they meet other personalities,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Amanda Mullen, Jack Wilhelmi
- ScreenRant.com
There are different levels of magic in the fantasy genre. Low fantasy stories take place in the real world but have magical elements, like witchcraft or werewolves. On the other hand, magical realism interweaves whimsy and subtle magic into everyday life, such as enchantments that come from eating a person's home-cooked food.
Sometimes the line between magic and romance feels quite thin. Romance, magic, whimsy, and spellwork have dovetailed together into many charming stories, resulting in a more grounded take on many popular fairy tales, as well as some original stories by various talented directors.
Related 10 Most Iconic Forbidden Movie Romances Forbidden romances in movies have been done countless times and is a classic for a reason, but the love between the core couples shines brightest. Penelope Needs to Find a Rich Husband For Unexpected Reasons
Penelope PGComedyFantasyRomance DirectorMark PalanskyRelease DateFebruary 29, 2008CastChristina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage, Richard E. Grant,...
Sometimes the line between magic and romance feels quite thin. Romance, magic, whimsy, and spellwork have dovetailed together into many charming stories, resulting in a more grounded take on many popular fairy tales, as well as some original stories by various talented directors.
Related 10 Most Iconic Forbidden Movie Romances Forbidden romances in movies have been done countless times and is a classic for a reason, but the love between the core couples shines brightest. Penelope Needs to Find a Rich Husband For Unexpected Reasons
Penelope PGComedyFantasyRomance DirectorMark PalanskyRelease DateFebruary 29, 2008CastChristina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage, Richard E. Grant,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Vera
- Comic Book Resources
Chloe Grace Moretz would be an ideal candidate for Abigail due to her experience in playing rebellious and action-packed characters. Chris Evans could play Alex in a Stardew Valley live-action movie, given his history of portraying sport-focused characters. Kristen Schaal's ability to play quirky and humorous characters makes her a great choice for portraying Caroline in a live-action film.
Hit video game Stardew Valley has generated plenty of speculation recently that it'll receive a live-action movie, leaving many to ponder over an appropriate cast. Created by ConcernedApe, Stardew Valley is an addictive farming simulation game that allows players to build up their own farm, fight in the mines, and befriend or even marry villagers. Stardew Valley's NPCs are so beloved by the gaming community that it's important to nail casting.
In recent years, video game movie adaptations have become increasingly popular. For example, The Super Mario Bros. Movie did...
Hit video game Stardew Valley has generated plenty of speculation recently that it'll receive a live-action movie, leaving many to ponder over an appropriate cast. Created by ConcernedApe, Stardew Valley is an addictive farming simulation game that allows players to build up their own farm, fight in the mines, and befriend or even marry villagers. Stardew Valley's NPCs are so beloved by the gaming community that it's important to nail casting.
In recent years, video game movie adaptations have become increasingly popular. For example, The Super Mario Bros. Movie did...
- 3/26/2024
- by Rebecca Sargeant
- ScreenRant.com
X-Men '97 brings back the iconic animated series and with it some legendary X-Men villains. Apocalypse failed to deliver in the Fox film because of a poor script and poor direction. X-Men '97 can adapt the Age of Apocalypse and redeem the X-Men villain.
X-Men '97 finally dropped its two-episode debut after much anticipation as fans have been champing at the bit for a chance to revisit the wildly popular world of X-Men: The Animated Series. While nostalgia is to blame for a lot of that, X-Men '97 has proven with its first two episodes that it's going to offer far more than nostalgia alone. Not only are the performances and characterizations perfectly on-point, but the storytelling is exceptional so far as well.
At the forefront of the new season is the heavy -- and unfortunately timeless -- theme of marginalization that the X-Men have become synonymous with...
X-Men '97 finally dropped its two-episode debut after much anticipation as fans have been champing at the bit for a chance to revisit the wildly popular world of X-Men: The Animated Series. While nostalgia is to blame for a lot of that, X-Men '97 has proven with its first two episodes that it's going to offer far more than nostalgia alone. Not only are the performances and characterizations perfectly on-point, but the storytelling is exceptional so far as well.
At the forefront of the new season is the heavy -- and unfortunately timeless -- theme of marginalization that the X-Men have become synonymous with...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ryan Smith
- Comic Book Resources
Professor X's powers go beyond what was shown in the X-Men movies. In the comics, Charles Xavier also uses abilities such as telekinesis, psionic blasts, and psychic shield generation. Some of the powers Professor X normally refuses to use include sleep induction, time perception manipulation, and an instant deactivation of his opponents' minds. Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy's Professor X uses camouflage and consciousness transferral in the X-Men movies, but he could have taken them a step further and created intricate mind illusions, shapeshifted, or transferred his consciousness indefinitely to become immortal.
Charles Xavier a.k.a. Professor X was one of the main stars in Fox’s X-Men movies, but the Marvel films didn’t explore the full extent of his powers. In Marvel Comics, Charles Xavier is an especially powerful mutant, capable of going toe-to-toe with Galactus, Ego the Living Planet, and the Phoenix...
Charles Xavier a.k.a. Professor X was one of the main stars in Fox’s X-Men movies, but the Marvel films didn’t explore the full extent of his powers. In Marvel Comics, Charles Xavier is an especially powerful mutant, capable of going toe-to-toe with Galactus, Ego the Living Planet, and the Phoenix...
- 3/23/2024
- by Nicolas Ayala
- ScreenRant.com
Loosely based on the comic series by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones, Timur Bekmambetov’s Wanted was a stylized action movie starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman. The film was a critical and commercial success upon its release in 2008, grossing over $342 million worldwide, so it came as no surprise when the studio got the ball rolling on Wanted 2; But here we are, sixteen years later, and there’s no sequel in sight.
Michael Brandt, one of the co-writers of the original movie, told MovieWeb that while a script for Wanted 2 exists, he fears that the momentum to get it made has been lost.
“We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it,” Brandt said. “And then Timur, who directed the first one, absolutely was interested as well.
Michael Brandt, one of the co-writers of the original movie, told MovieWeb that while a script for Wanted 2 exists, he fears that the momentum to get it made has been lost.
“We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it,” Brandt said. “And then Timur, who directed the first one, absolutely was interested as well.
- 3/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Wanted 2 script stalled due to conflicts between the co-writers and director, resulting in loss of momentum for the sequel. Original writer Michael Brandt revealed there has been interest from the studio and director, but differing ideas hindered progress on the film. Multiple attempts at reviving the sequel have failed, with Brandt still hopeful to see his script brought to life.
Wanted co-writer Michael Brandt provides an update on the long-awaited sequel, Wanted 2, which has spent 16 years in developmental hell. The original movie is based on the comic book series of the same name by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones. It follows Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy), a young man who finds his mundane life turned upside down when he discovers he has superhuman abilities and a connection to The Fraternity, a deadly society of assassins. The movie was a major critical and commercial success, but its sequel oddly never became a reality.
Wanted co-writer Michael Brandt provides an update on the long-awaited sequel, Wanted 2, which has spent 16 years in developmental hell. The original movie is based on the comic book series of the same name by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones. It follows Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy), a young man who finds his mundane life turned upside down when he discovers he has superhuman abilities and a connection to The Fraternity, a deadly society of assassins. The movie was a major critical and commercial success, but its sequel oddly never became a reality.
- 3/21/2024
- by Rachel Ulatowski
- ScreenRant.com
Wanted writer Michael Brandt reveals to MovieWeb that there is a script for a sequel. Brandt still hopes to see the script come to life as a proper sequel to the first film. Wanted centered on an office clerk turned assassin, and stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman.
In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb, writer Michael Brandt revealed details of his long-gestating comic book movie sequel to the 2008 Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy film, Wanted. Discussing the project, Brandt revealed that there is a script out there for Wanted 2, and that both he and director Timur Bekmambetov want to make it...but, unfortunately, they have different visions for what a follow-up should look like.
"We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it. And then Timur, who directed the first one,...
In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb, writer Michael Brandt revealed details of his long-gestating comic book movie sequel to the 2008 Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy film, Wanted. Discussing the project, Brandt revealed that there is a script out there for Wanted 2, and that both he and director Timur Bekmambetov want to make it...but, unfortunately, they have different visions for what a follow-up should look like.
"We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it. And then Timur, who directed the first one,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Not to be one of those insufferable millennials who cries out "Only '90s kids remember," but hot dog do only '90s kids remember the glory of watching "X-Men: The Animated Series," aka the best animated Marvel superhero show of all time. The '90s was a bit of a wasteland of quality superhero offerings in live-action, but animated television was absolutely thriving. "X-Men: The Animated Series" helped turn a group of marvelous mutants into fast-favorites for a new generation, and set the groundwork for what many view as the definitive portrayals of many of the characters. And because everything old is new again, a continuation series, "X-Men '97," is coming our way to Disney+. The series is thankfully not a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, meaning it is picking up where the canon of the series finale left off in 1997 with "Graduation Day."
We already did the...
We already did the...
- 3/19/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Stephen King has written a plethora of great novels over his half-century career. There are plenty of favorites to choose from, like Carrie, The Shining, Misery, and countless more, but his most terrifying is 1986's It, thanks to his iconic villain, an alien in the form of a clown, Pennywise. The novel led to a wildly popular miniseries in 1990, with Tim Curry turning the clown into legend. In 2017, Pennywise returned, as Bill Skarsgård got under the makeup for director Andy Muschietti's reboot. His take was somehow arguably even more scary than Curry's, and 2019's It: Chapter Two has the most shocking, sickening kill. Georgie's death, in the book, the miniseries, and the first film gets all the attention, and rightfully so, as it's the inciting incident, but the sequel has a moment where Pennywise not only kills a child, but forces Bill (James McAvoy) to watch, as both he...
- 3/18/2024
- by Shawn Van Horn
- Collider.com
Scarlet Witch's missed potential in X-Men movies could finally be realized in the MCU, showcasing character growth and impact. Mister Sinister's menacing presence teased in X-Men universe could be explored in the MCU with depth and intrigue. Jubilee's underutilized character in X-Men movies could finally get the spotlight she deserves in the MCU, enriching superhero diversity.
Fox's X-Men universe set up several mutant introductions that went unfulfilled, which the Marvel Cinematic Universe can now finally actualize. The X-Men movie timeline was littered with thrilling Easter eggs and references to other characters from Marvel's mutant pantheon. While many of these later appeared in some form, some were completely forgotten about, remaining as tantalizing teases for what could have been.
With the X-Men officially joining the McU's timeline, the franchise has the power to redeem some missed opportunities regarding character teases. The McU's Deadpool & Wolverine seems primed to address the...
Fox's X-Men universe set up several mutant introductions that went unfulfilled, which the Marvel Cinematic Universe can now finally actualize. The X-Men movie timeline was littered with thrilling Easter eggs and references to other characters from Marvel's mutant pantheon. While many of these later appeared in some form, some were completely forgotten about, remaining as tantalizing teases for what could have been.
With the X-Men officially joining the McU's timeline, the franchise has the power to redeem some missed opportunities regarding character teases. The McU's Deadpool & Wolverine seems primed to address the...
- 3/18/2024
- by Richard Craig
- ScreenRant.com
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series has successfully captivated audiences’ interest thanks to its visual effects, direction, and screenplay among other elements. Fans applauded the project for mostly remaining true to its source material, referring to the two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name. However, the director decided to enhance its beauty by making significant changes in the movie which were different from the original material.
Dune: Part Two (2024)
One such intriguing change included tweaking Rebecca Ferguson’s role, who plays the role of Lady Jessica, mother of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides in the Dune series.
Denis Villeneuve Changed Rebecca Ferguson’s Dune Role from the Source Material
Given the reception of female-led projects, it was quite a risky move to give more agency to female characters, but his decision ended up paying him handsomely. Denis Villeneuve decided to give an upgrade to Lady Jessica, which...
Dune: Part Two (2024)
One such intriguing change included tweaking Rebecca Ferguson’s role, who plays the role of Lady Jessica, mother of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides in the Dune series.
Denis Villeneuve Changed Rebecca Ferguson’s Dune Role from the Source Material
Given the reception of female-led projects, it was quite a risky move to give more agency to female characters, but his decision ended up paying him handsomely. Denis Villeneuve decided to give an upgrade to Lady Jessica, which...
- 3/18/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Dune: Part Two has emerged as one of the biggest critical and commercial successes of 2024 so far. However, YouTuber MrBeast is seemingly unimpressed with the film’s box office performance and took to social media to voice his opinion. MrBeast shared a brief reaction to Dune: Part Two‘s box office collection, causing a bit of an online stir.
A still from Dune: Part Two
The sci-fi film continues the story of Paul Atreides and delivers an immersive cinematic experience that moviegoers across the globe are fascinated with. As a result, the film’s box office performance has been nothing short of record-breaking. Despite fans praising the film’s box office numbers, MrBeast has a slightly different opinion, and here is why.
YouTuber MrBeast Shares His Thoughts on Dune: Part Two’s Record-Breaking Box Office Numbers
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two...
A still from Dune: Part Two
The sci-fi film continues the story of Paul Atreides and delivers an immersive cinematic experience that moviegoers across the globe are fascinated with. As a result, the film’s box office performance has been nothing short of record-breaking. Despite fans praising the film’s box office numbers, MrBeast has a slightly different opinion, and here is why.
YouTuber MrBeast Shares His Thoughts on Dune: Part Two’s Record-Breaking Box Office Numbers
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two...
- 3/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Actor John Travolta’s worldwide fame began when he starred in two cultural paradigm-shifting films: Saturday Night Fever, and Grease. The star achieved a rare feat that few actors had done: staying at the top two spots at the domestic box office within eight months. However, now that record seems to be broken by Timothée Chalamet.
Timothée Chalamet’s starring roles in Wonka and the recent Dune: Part Two have made him a star like no other. The films were at the top spot in their opening weeks and only slightly slowed down with new releases. While Wonka grossed $218 million domestically in its lifetime run, Dune: Part Two currently stands at over $494 million and is only expected to earn more in the coming weeks due to less competition.
Timothée Chalamet’s Winning Streak At The Box Office Timothée Chalamet in Wonka
Actor Timothée Chalamet seems to be on a roll...
Timothée Chalamet’s starring roles in Wonka and the recent Dune: Part Two have made him a star like no other. The films were at the top spot in their opening weeks and only slightly slowed down with new releases. While Wonka grossed $218 million domestically in its lifetime run, Dune: Part Two currently stands at over $494 million and is only expected to earn more in the coming weeks due to less competition.
Timothée Chalamet’s Winning Streak At The Box Office Timothée Chalamet in Wonka
Actor Timothée Chalamet seems to be on a roll...
- 3/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "It" and "The Mist."
Stephen King has long been criticized — usually playfully — for his inability to conjure satisfying endings to his ambitious horror tales. This criticism is so widespread that King himself has goofed on it: in Andy Muschietti's 2019 film "It Chapter Two," based on King's 1986 super-novel, James McAvoy plays an author who also notoriously can't finish his stories well. King makes a cameo appearance as a cantankerous thrift shop owner ... who says to McAvoy's face that his endings suck.
Perhaps fittingly, the ending of King's original "It" also sucks. It involves the main characters, all adults, confronting a giant spider monster in a sewer by burrowing into its body and crushing its heart. This confrontation was paralleled by a scene of the same characters as 12-year-olds fleeing the same monster years earlier. King fans will cringe to tell you what happened in the...
Stephen King has long been criticized — usually playfully — for his inability to conjure satisfying endings to his ambitious horror tales. This criticism is so widespread that King himself has goofed on it: in Andy Muschietti's 2019 film "It Chapter Two," based on King's 1986 super-novel, James McAvoy plays an author who also notoriously can't finish his stories well. King makes a cameo appearance as a cantankerous thrift shop owner ... who says to McAvoy's face that his endings suck.
Perhaps fittingly, the ending of King's original "It" also sucks. It involves the main characters, all adults, confronting a giant spider monster in a sewer by burrowing into its body and crushing its heart. This confrontation was paralleled by a scene of the same characters as 12-year-olds fleeing the same monster years earlier. King fans will cringe to tell you what happened in the...
- 3/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
While Timothée Chalamet’s chemistry with Zendaya in Dune: Part Two has had fans rooting for their characters ‘until they breathe’, Chalamet’s best pairing is arguably with Saoirse Ronan. The two actors have played opposite each other in two films by Greta Gerwig, namely Lady Bird and Little Women.
The duo has often claimed that they were best of friends and have shared undeniable chemistry both on and off-screen. Ronan and Chalamet first met on the sets of Lady Bird, which was noted for its coming-of-age themes and nuanced performances from the cast. Chalamet and Ronan were also nominated for Oscars in the same year, though both lost.
What Films Have Timothée Chalamet And Saoirse Ronan Been Together In? Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Dune: Part Two
Timothée Chalamet has been worm-riding high on the success of Dune: Part Two. Apart from his dramatic turn to be the messiah of the Fremen,...
The duo has often claimed that they were best of friends and have shared undeniable chemistry both on and off-screen. Ronan and Chalamet first met on the sets of Lady Bird, which was noted for its coming-of-age themes and nuanced performances from the cast. Chalamet and Ronan were also nominated for Oscars in the same year, though both lost.
What Films Have Timothée Chalamet And Saoirse Ronan Been Together In? Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Dune: Part Two
Timothée Chalamet has been worm-riding high on the success of Dune: Part Two. Apart from his dramatic turn to be the messiah of the Fremen,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was recently released and gained more fans for the already-famous franchise. The sci-fi epic starred Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, and Stellan Skarsgård in lead roles. Fans and critics were equally in awe of Villeneuve’s visual storytelling, with many calling it his masterpiece.
Villeneuve changed some aspects of the original novel by Frank Herbert to fit the runtime of the two films, as well as making sure that the characters and their personalities were reflective of today’s sensibilities. The novel published in 1965 was noted for Frank Herbert’s homophobic characterization of the antagonist, which Villeneuve had changed in his duology.
Was Dune Author Frank Herbert Homophobic? Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in the Dune franchise
The setting of Frank Herbert’s Dune occurs thousands of years in the future when thinking artificial systems have been banned and...
Villeneuve changed some aspects of the original novel by Frank Herbert to fit the runtime of the two films, as well as making sure that the characters and their personalities were reflective of today’s sensibilities. The novel published in 1965 was noted for Frank Herbert’s homophobic characterization of the antagonist, which Villeneuve had changed in his duology.
Was Dune Author Frank Herbert Homophobic? Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in the Dune franchise
The setting of Frank Herbert’s Dune occurs thousands of years in the future when thinking artificial systems have been banned and...
- 3/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Based on Frank Herbert’s acclaimed novel, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films have raked in commercial profits besides enamoring the viewers with a deft adaptation of a colossal source material. Previous efforts in getting the novel(s) brought to the big screen had rendered the premise largely unfilmable.
It’d be wrong to affirm, though, that all attempts to ‘film’ the saga fell short, as in 2000 and 2003, two three-part miniseries on the Sci-Fi Channel saw the triumphant adaptation of Herbert’s first three novels—a feat nothing short of remarkable.
Children of Dune (2003)
At the core of the second series, Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, was a young, pre-breakout James McAvoy, who played Paul’s son Leto II Atreides. Ahead of Villeneuve’s first Dune film, reflecting on his experience as a part of the on-screen Dune ethos, McAvoy gushed about the filmmaker’s interpretation of the material.
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It’d be wrong to affirm, though, that all attempts to ‘film’ the saga fell short, as in 2000 and 2003, two three-part miniseries on the Sci-Fi Channel saw the triumphant adaptation of Herbert’s first three novels—a feat nothing short of remarkable.
Children of Dune (2003)
At the core of the second series, Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, was a young, pre-breakout James McAvoy, who played Paul’s son Leto II Atreides. Ahead of Villeneuve’s first Dune film, reflecting on his experience as a part of the on-screen Dune ethos, McAvoy gushed about the filmmaker’s interpretation of the material.
Suggested...
- 3/17/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
A familiar sub-genre of time travel-movies has characters going into the past to see a loved one who has died. Writer and director Ned Benson gives that idea a musical twist In The Greatest Hits. Harriet (Lucy Boynton) was in the same car crash that killed her boyfriend, Max (David Corenswet), two years before. Now whenever she hears songs they listened to together, she is carried back to the first time they experienced that music. Weighed down with grief, every night she listens to LPs, labeled “Tested” and “Untested,” searching for a way back to a moment she can alter to save Max’s life. Or, as her potential new romance, David (Justin H. Min), tells her, “So you just sit in this room, go back in time and hang out with your dead boyfriend.”
Yes, she does, and it’s an intriguing premise. Benson deftly combines the time travel,...
Yes, she does, and it’s an intriguing premise. Benson deftly combines the time travel,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Caryn James
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Masters of the Air was a labor of love for executive producers Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. The Apple TV+ series marks the third and final installment of the trio’s war drama miniseries, after Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
The series took three years to create and cost between $250 million and $300 million to produce, including a hefty $60 million in Covid compliance costs to film during the pandemic. The result was an epic nine-part series with 325 speaking parts and an amazing cast of up-and-coming actors.
“The best stories are from history,” said Goetzman during a discussion at the Deadline and Apple TV+ event Inside the Finale, joined by series cast members Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, Rafferty Law, Josiah Cross, Nate Mann and Anthony Boyle. “Nonfiction is always more fascinating than fiction, and there’s no greater stories of human cost, triumph, passion, love… the biggest story of...
The series took three years to create and cost between $250 million and $300 million to produce, including a hefty $60 million in Covid compliance costs to film during the pandemic. The result was an epic nine-part series with 325 speaking parts and an amazing cast of up-and-coming actors.
“The best stories are from history,” said Goetzman during a discussion at the Deadline and Apple TV+ event Inside the Finale, joined by series cast members Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, Rafferty Law, Josiah Cross, Nate Mann and Anthony Boyle. “Nonfiction is always more fascinating than fiction, and there’s no greater stories of human cost, triumph, passion, love… the biggest story of...
- 3/16/2024
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
James McAvoy has been in the entertainment industry since he was a teenager. When he made his debut as an actor in The Near Room in 1995, he was not much interested in becoming an actor. However, that changed soon and he ended up going to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. He graduated from the academy in 2000.
James McAvoy in X-Men: Apocalypse
Since then, he has worked with numerous great directors such as Steven Spielberg and Matthew Vaughn. Long before he gained recognition with his roles in the X-Men film series and The Chronicles of Narnia, McAvoy appeared in the miniseries Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune. However, he refused to give any advice to Timothee Chalamet when his movie Dune was about to be released in 2021.
James McAvoy Refused to Give Advice to Timothee Chalamet
James McAvoy in Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune
One has to...
James McAvoy in X-Men: Apocalypse
Since then, he has worked with numerous great directors such as Steven Spielberg and Matthew Vaughn. Long before he gained recognition with his roles in the X-Men film series and The Chronicles of Narnia, McAvoy appeared in the miniseries Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune. However, he refused to give any advice to Timothee Chalamet when his movie Dune was about to be released in 2021.
James McAvoy Refused to Give Advice to Timothee Chalamet
James McAvoy in Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune
One has to...
- 3/16/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Halloween is coming early this year, as Blumhouse and AMC Theatres have partnered to launch the Halfway To Halloween Film Festival, which will take place at over 100 AMC theaters in 40 U.S. cities from March 29 to April 2.
Anchored by an April 1st 13th anniversary screening of Insidious, the horror franchise launcher marking the first collaboration between the now-merged Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, the fest kicks off with M. Night Shyamalan’s Split on Friday, March 29, with The Purge to return to screens on the 30th. Other films showcased will include Ouija: Origin of Evil on March 31 and Elisabeth Moss starrer The Invisible Man on April 2.
Festival attendees will have the chance to win giveaways and get sneak peaks at upcoming titles, as well as a look at exclusive recorded messages from Blumhouse directors and talent. Tickets are on sale now for $8 a pop.
“Blumhouse films terrify and delight horror fans,...
Anchored by an April 1st 13th anniversary screening of Insidious, the horror franchise launcher marking the first collaboration between the now-merged Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, the fest kicks off with M. Night Shyamalan’s Split on Friday, March 29, with The Purge to return to screens on the 30th. Other films showcased will include Ouija: Origin of Evil on March 31 and Elisabeth Moss starrer The Invisible Man on April 2.
Festival attendees will have the chance to win giveaways and get sneak peaks at upcoming titles, as well as a look at exclusive recorded messages from Blumhouse directors and talent. Tickets are on sale now for $8 a pop.
“Blumhouse films terrify and delight horror fans,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The WGA strike of 2023 has created a fortunate side effect. While writers demanded better pay from studios -- as well as a guarantee that they would not be replaced by clunky automated writing machines -- many films and TV shows halted production. Without writers, the Hollywood system ground slowly to a halt. When the strike was resolved, production began again, but it left a 148-day gap in most studios' production schedules. To fill the gaps, some studios have adopted an ingenious approach: merely re-release some of their biggest hits from years past, allowing audiences to see some of their favorite movies on the big screen again.
In the case of Pixar, films like "Soul," "Luca," and "Turning Red" are being re-released to make up for losses incurred during the pandemic. Those films were all released directly onto Disney+ in the U.S. and only played in select theaters internationally, making...
In the case of Pixar, films like "Soul," "Luca," and "Turning Red" are being re-released to make up for losses incurred during the pandemic. Those films were all released directly onto Disney+ in the U.S. and only played in select theaters internationally, making...
- 3/15/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The comic book "The Crow," created by James O'Barr in 1989, should be considered a seminal work in the then-growing Goth movement. The comics were about a man named Eric who was engaged to a woman named Shelly. One evening, Eric and Shelly are savagely beaten and assaulted. Eric is shot in the head but remains alive long enough to witness Shelly's horrible murder.
His story doesn't end there. The titular Crow appears over Eric's body and magically resurrects him, sending him on a quest for blood revenge. The unspeaking crow seems to want Eric to kill the punks that murdered Shelly, but also seemingly chastises him for brooding and remaining hung up on Shelly's death. Be angry, brood, but do not brood, and do not be angry. It's super-Goth. The comic was popular enough to warrant a celebrated film adaptation in 1994 starring Brandon Lee and directed by Alex Proyas. The film was ultra-stylized,...
His story doesn't end there. The titular Crow appears over Eric's body and magically resurrects him, sending him on a quest for blood revenge. The unspeaking crow seems to want Eric to kill the punks that murdered Shelly, but also seemingly chastises him for brooding and remaining hung up on Shelly's death. Be angry, brood, but do not brood, and do not be angry. It's super-Goth. The comic was popular enough to warrant a celebrated film adaptation in 1994 starring Brandon Lee and directed by Alex Proyas. The film was ultra-stylized,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
“It’s not anger. It’s love.” Such is the ethos of “The Crow” — and the most memorable line in today’s first trailer for Rupert Sanders’ long-gestating remake of the 1994 cult drama of the same name.
This time around, it’s Bill Skarsgård bringing the iconic, love-driven baddie back to life. The breakout “It” star leads the new reimagining of the graphic novel that was infamously brought to the big screen in 1994. In that version, Bruce Lee’s son Brandon Lee played the lead role of Eric Draven, a man who comes back from the dead to take revenge on the man who murdered him and his fiancée. Lee was killed on set during the final days of production when a prop gun fired.
“The Crow” has been set for various remakes over the past three decades, with Mark Wahlberg, Jason Momoa, Bradley Cooper, James McAvoy, Tom Hiddleston, and...
This time around, it’s Bill Skarsgård bringing the iconic, love-driven baddie back to life. The breakout “It” star leads the new reimagining of the graphic novel that was infamously brought to the big screen in 1994. In that version, Bruce Lee’s son Brandon Lee played the lead role of Eric Draven, a man who comes back from the dead to take revenge on the man who murdered him and his fiancée. Lee was killed on set during the final days of production when a prop gun fired.
“The Crow” has been set for various remakes over the past three decades, with Mark Wahlberg, Jason Momoa, Bradley Cooper, James McAvoy, Tom Hiddleston, and...
- 3/14/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Timur Bekmambetov’s Mercy is looking to add some sizzle to the late summer box office next year.
Amazon MGM Studios will release the sci-fi action-thriller in theaters nationwide Aug. 15, 2025. Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, fresh off of Dune: Part Two, star in the movie, which is expected to get a full global rollout.
Mercy, from a script by Marco van Belle, stars Pratt as a detective in the near future who finds himself accused of a violent crime and having to prove his innocence in a society where capital crime is on the rise.
The project came to Amazon MGM via veteran and prolific producer Charles Roven, who is busy this week celebrating winning an Oscar for Christopher Nolan’s Oppeneheimer.
Roven is producing Mercy with Atlas Entertainment senior vp Robert Amidon alongside Bekmambetov’s Bel banner and film producer Majd Nassif. The film is set to start shooting this spring.
Amazon MGM Studios will release the sci-fi action-thriller in theaters nationwide Aug. 15, 2025. Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, fresh off of Dune: Part Two, star in the movie, which is expected to get a full global rollout.
Mercy, from a script by Marco van Belle, stars Pratt as a detective in the near future who finds himself accused of a violent crime and having to prove his innocence in a society where capital crime is on the rise.
The project came to Amazon MGM via veteran and prolific producer Charles Roven, who is busy this week celebrating winning an Oscar for Christopher Nolan’s Oppeneheimer.
Roven is producing Mercy with Atlas Entertainment senior vp Robert Amidon alongside Bekmambetov’s Bel banner and film producer Majd Nassif. The film is set to start shooting this spring.
- 3/13/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Deadpool & Wolverine joining MCU opens door for wild ride full of hilarious cameos and jokes. Karan Soni shares original plans for Deadpool 3 as a Christmas road trip to North Pole. Ryan Reynolds promises more spoofs and fun cameos in new Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
In one of Marvel’s many alternate universes, Deadpool and Wolverine might have been donning Christmas sweaters and embarking on a whimsical road trip to the North Pole. Instead, the iconic duo will be blasting their way through the MCU’s multiverse this summer, something that has only been possible thanks to Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox back in March 2019.
Deadpool & Wolverine SuperheroActionComedy Sci-Fi Release DateJuly 26, 2024DirectorShawn LevyCastRyan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Morena Baccarin, Jennifer Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Brianna Hildebrand, Rob DelaneyMain GenreActionWritersShawn Levy, Wendy Molyneux, Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, Rhett Reese, Ryan ReynoldsStudioMarvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, 21 Laps EntertainmentTaglineEveryone deserves a happy ending.FranchiseMarvel...
In one of Marvel’s many alternate universes, Deadpool and Wolverine might have been donning Christmas sweaters and embarking on a whimsical road trip to the North Pole. Instead, the iconic duo will be blasting their way through the MCU’s multiverse this summer, something that has only been possible thanks to Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox back in March 2019.
Deadpool & Wolverine SuperheroActionComedy Sci-Fi Release DateJuly 26, 2024DirectorShawn LevyCastRyan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Morena Baccarin, Jennifer Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Brianna Hildebrand, Rob DelaneyMain GenreActionWritersShawn Levy, Wendy Molyneux, Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, Rhett Reese, Ryan ReynoldsStudioMarvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, 21 Laps EntertainmentTaglineEveryone deserves a happy ending.FranchiseMarvel...
- 3/12/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
As we wait for Disney and Marvel to usher in a new era of X-Men-related film content, questions about who could play the iconic mutants continue to burn in fans’ minds. For several years, fan casts for the part of Wolverine have run rampant online, with everyone from Jared Kesso to Daniel Radcliffe and Taron Egerton floated as someone to play the adamantium-clawed Canadian hero. But what about Professor Charles Xavier? The mutant mentalist is one of the franchise’s most iconic characters. After Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy’s performances, playing the bald father figure to many mutants will take someone extraordinary. How about Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, and Kaleidoscope actor Giancarlo Esposito?
Speaking with Amon Warmann from the Fade to Black podcast, Giancarlo Esposito says it’d be great to play Professor X in an X-Men project, though he’d like to change an aspect of the character’s mobility.
Speaking with Amon Warmann from the Fade to Black podcast, Giancarlo Esposito says it’d be great to play Professor X in an X-Men project, though he’d like to change an aspect of the character’s mobility.
- 3/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
This Dune article contains spoilers.
If the shocking ending of Dune: Part Two left you wanting more, you can actually watch Dune: Part Three right now. Kind of. Although Denis Villeneuve hasn’t fully committed to a movie adaptation of Dune Messiah, there is an often overlooked filmed version of this Dune sequel out there right now. This isn’t a bootleg or a fan film either, but The Sci-Fi Channel’s excellent Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune miniseries. This very real adaptation of Dune Messiah even stars several major Hollywood stars, including James McAvoy and Susan Sarandon, as well as Star Trek legend Alice “The Borg Queen” Krige.
If you’ve slept on this particular Dune sequel, now is possibly the best time to watch it. Here’s what to know about Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, why it’s great, and how to watch it.
What...
If the shocking ending of Dune: Part Two left you wanting more, you can actually watch Dune: Part Three right now. Kind of. Although Denis Villeneuve hasn’t fully committed to a movie adaptation of Dune Messiah, there is an often overlooked filmed version of this Dune sequel out there right now. This isn’t a bootleg or a fan film either, but The Sci-Fi Channel’s excellent Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune miniseries. This very real adaptation of Dune Messiah even stars several major Hollywood stars, including James McAvoy and Susan Sarandon, as well as Star Trek legend Alice “The Borg Queen” Krige.
If you’ve slept on this particular Dune sequel, now is possibly the best time to watch it. Here’s what to know about Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, why it’s great, and how to watch it.
What...
- 3/7/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
In a highly anticipated episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast Inside of You, the spotlight shone on two Lex Luthors, Rosenbaum himself and the newest addition, Nicholas Hoult. As they engaged in a face-to-face discussion, the James Gunn Universe actor, Hoult, offered a glimpse into his acting inspirations. As Hout delved into his dreams of channeling the iconic villain Lex Luthor and amused listeners with captivating insights, the exchange on the podcast for sure left the fans hungry for more.
Nicholas Hoult in Warm Bodies
Who Nicholas Hoult Looks Up To
Nicholas Hoult’s acting journey began as early as the age of three, setting him on a path where mastery of the craft became second nature. Yet, amidst his undeniable expertise, fans have long been eager to find out the sources of his inspiration in the acting world. During his visit to Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast,...
Nicholas Hoult in Warm Bodies
Who Nicholas Hoult Looks Up To
Nicholas Hoult’s acting journey began as early as the age of three, setting him on a path where mastery of the craft became second nature. Yet, amidst his undeniable expertise, fans have long been eager to find out the sources of his inspiration in the acting world. During his visit to Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Applications are now open for the 21st edition of Screen International’s Screen Stars of Tomorrow, our annual portfolio of new talent from the UK and Ireland.
The submissions window is open for one month, from March 6 to April 5, 2024.
Applications are open to UK and Irish citizens and long-term residents of either country. There is no upper or lower age limit, but applicants should be at an early stage in their film career, demonstrate exceptional promise and be ready to progress to the next level.
Applicants should use this Google Form and need to attach a brief bio, a headshot...
The submissions window is open for one month, from March 6 to April 5, 2024.
Applications are open to UK and Irish citizens and long-term residents of either country. There is no upper or lower age limit, but applicants should be at an early stage in their film career, demonstrate exceptional promise and be ready to progress to the next level.
Applicants should use this Google Form and need to attach a brief bio, a headshot...
- 3/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
The partnership between Amazon and MGM Studios has birthed many various genre projects. One of the latest is a sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt (“Guardians of The Galaxy”) titled, “Mercy,” The new pic hails from Timur Bekmambetov, the Kazakh-Russian filmmaker likely best known for the Mark Millar comic book adaptation “Wanted” starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie superhero-level assassins.
Continue reading ‘Mercy’: Rebecca Ferguson Joins Chris Pratt In Sci-Fi Detective Thriller at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Mercy’: Rebecca Ferguson Joins Chris Pratt In Sci-Fi Detective Thriller at The Playlist.
- 3/5/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Charles Xavier's extensive powers and deft ability to use them establishes his position as the founder of the X-Men effectively. Xavier has demonstrated the ability to communicate across time and freeze people with his mind. Xavier's immense powers are shown to be dangerous if left unchecked, and are as capable of accidentally causing great harm.
Professor Charles Xavier demonstrates his immense telepathic powers on numerous occasions throughout the X-Men movies, displaying his awesome abilities through some impressive feats. Charles Xavier appears in a total of 12 X-Men movies based on Marvel's mutant heroes. As the founder and leader of the eponymous team, Charles Xavier is a vital component in the X-Men movie timeline, with his impressive powers often being centered upon.
Charles Xavier's first cinematic appearance was in 2000's X-Men, played by Sir Patrick Stewart. Xavier was subsequently played by James McAvoy in the X-Men prequels, who explored Xavier's...
Professor Charles Xavier demonstrates his immense telepathic powers on numerous occasions throughout the X-Men movies, displaying his awesome abilities through some impressive feats. Charles Xavier appears in a total of 12 X-Men movies based on Marvel's mutant heroes. As the founder and leader of the eponymous team, Charles Xavier is a vital component in the X-Men movie timeline, with his impressive powers often being centered upon.
Charles Xavier's first cinematic appearance was in 2000's X-Men, played by Sir Patrick Stewart. Xavier was subsequently played by James McAvoy in the X-Men prequels, who explored Xavier's...
- 3/1/2024
- by Richard Craig
- ScreenRant.com
Bill Skarsgård is bringing “The Crow” back to life, literally. The breakout “It” star leads the new reimagining of the graphic novel that was infamously brought to the big screen in 1994. Bruce Lee’s son Brandon Lee originally played the lead role of Eric Draven, a man who comes back from the dead to take revenge on the man who murdered him and his fiancée. Lee was killed on set during the final days of production when a prop gun fired.
“The Crow” has been set for various remakes over the past 30 years, with Mark Wahlberg, Jason Momoa, Bradley Cooper, James McAvoy, Tom Hiddleston, and Skarsgård’s own brother Alexander Skarsgård all previously attached to different iterations.
Now, with director Rupert Sanders at the helm, Skarsgård is taking on playing rockstar Draven who is killed alongside his lover Shelly (FKA Twigs) by her ex (Danny Huston). Draven sets out to...
“The Crow” has been set for various remakes over the past 30 years, with Mark Wahlberg, Jason Momoa, Bradley Cooper, James McAvoy, Tom Hiddleston, and Skarsgård’s own brother Alexander Skarsgård all previously attached to different iterations.
Now, with director Rupert Sanders at the helm, Skarsgård is taking on playing rockstar Draven who is killed alongside his lover Shelly (FKA Twigs) by her ex (Danny Huston). Draven sets out to...
- 2/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jake Gyllenhaal has been constantly gracing the silver screen with his versatile performance in a wide variety of films. Since 1991 the Nocturnal Animals actor has been entertaining the audience by jumping between big-budget films to indie films in a plethora of roles, giving stellar performances.
Rebecca Ferguson in Mission: Impossible
However, there is some bad news for Jake Gyllenhaal as Rebecca Ferguson shared how she refused to work with an actor after they screamed at her leaving her in tears. Though she did not mention the name of the actor, Gyllenhaal’s recent actions raise the fingers at him. However, Michael Fassbender’s past has also put him in the picture, as fans criticize them on social media.
Fans Target Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Fassbender For Screaming at Rebecca Ferguson After Her Statement
Recently, Rebecca Ferguson appeared as a guest on Reign with Josh Smith podcast, where she shared a...
Rebecca Ferguson in Mission: Impossible
However, there is some bad news for Jake Gyllenhaal as Rebecca Ferguson shared how she refused to work with an actor after they screamed at her leaving her in tears. Though she did not mention the name of the actor, Gyllenhaal’s recent actions raise the fingers at him. However, Michael Fassbender’s past has also put him in the picture, as fans criticize them on social media.
Fans Target Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Fassbender For Screaming at Rebecca Ferguson After Her Statement
Recently, Rebecca Ferguson appeared as a guest on Reign with Josh Smith podcast, where she shared a...
- 2/28/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Jennifer Lawrence’s Hunger Games franchise is one of the most iconic film IPs of the 2010s, quietly slipping into the niche that was created by the Harry Potter franchise with a decade’s worth of films and accrued fandom. However, despite being the next step from curses and hexes, the Hunger Games star allegedly unleashed a curse of her own on the set of Hunger Games, and it almost got a crew member grievously injured.
Jennifer Lawrence
A portion of the Hunger Games franchise was shot and filmed in Hawaii, specifically in a location that had a bunch of sacred stones. These rocks were sacred such that it was not okay to sit on them, as it would be considered the same as exposing one’s privates to the deity. However, Lawrence decided to look at the practical side of things rather than the cultural, and it almost cost a crew member his life.
Jennifer Lawrence
A portion of the Hunger Games franchise was shot and filmed in Hawaii, specifically in a location that had a bunch of sacred stones. These rocks were sacred such that it was not okay to sit on them, as it would be considered the same as exposing one’s privates to the deity. However, Lawrence decided to look at the practical side of things rather than the cultural, and it almost cost a crew member his life.
- 2/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Regarding the most polarizing cinematic visions in the past decade or so, it’s hard not to think of Cloud Atlas – the ambitious, centuries-spanning Sci-Fi epic directed by Tom Tykver and the Wachowski sisters. Also recorded as one of the most expensive independent films ever produced, the bold spiritual journey at the heart of Cloud Atlas divided audiences down the middle, leaving many to scratch their heads and ponder what the fate of the characters meant in the end. After all, the star-studded ensemble cast played multiple roles in the film across various timelines, with the story spanning from 1849 to 2321 in ways that intrinsically crossover and connect to a cerebral puzzle piece for viewers to solve. As such, a movie like Cloud Atlas warrants repeat viewings like no other.
Although recent reappraisals of the film have been more favorable in retrospect, a lot went into the making of Cloud Atlas...
Although recent reappraisals of the film have been more favorable in retrospect, a lot went into the making of Cloud Atlas...
- 2/22/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Jennifer Lawrence has a bucket full of intriguing tales that range from hilarious to bizarre! Given that her funny side is just one of the charms that helps her boost her popularity, it could seemingly be troublesome for others! Something similar happened when she pulled a terrible prank on her co-stars while working in one of the X-Men movies.
Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in the X-Men franchise.
The actress talked about her prank on a talk show where she confessed to pretending to be her ex-beau, Nicholas Hoult. on a group chat with her other X-Men members.
Jennifer Lawrence Pretended to be Nicholas Hoult to Pull a Terrible Prank on Her X-Men Co-stars Nicholas Hoult’s Beast in X-Men
During a 2016 appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the X-Men: First Class star recalled a hilarious incident when she pretended to be Nicholas Hoult. In an exclusive clip released by Entertainment Tonight,...
Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in the X-Men franchise.
The actress talked about her prank on a talk show where she confessed to pretending to be her ex-beau, Nicholas Hoult. on a group chat with her other X-Men members.
Jennifer Lawrence Pretended to be Nicholas Hoult to Pull a Terrible Prank on Her X-Men Co-stars Nicholas Hoult’s Beast in X-Men
During a 2016 appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the X-Men: First Class star recalled a hilarious incident when she pretended to be Nicholas Hoult. In an exclusive clip released by Entertainment Tonight,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
So many celebrities went from the 2024 Baftas to the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. Celebrate Fashion And Film Party 2024 on Sunday night (February 18).
The party, hosted at Annabel’s in London, England was a star-studded affair with more than 40 celebs on the guestlist. Everyone was dressed in their best, too!
Since everyone was there, we pulled together photos and arranged them so that you could easily scroll to see who attended and what they wore.
Head inside to see photos of everyone…
Keep scrolling to see photos of everyone at the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. Celebrate Fashion And Film Party 2024…
British Vogue’s head of editorial content Chioma Nnadi
James Marsden
Cara Delevingne
Fyi: Cara is wearing Stella McCartney SS24 Rtw.
James McAvoy with wife Lisa Liberati
Rosamund Pike
Fyi: Rosamund is wearing Jean Paul Gaultier SS24 Couture.
Jourdan Dunn
Kaia Gerber
Fyi: Kaia is wearing Celine SS24 Rtw.
The party, hosted at Annabel’s in London, England was a star-studded affair with more than 40 celebs on the guestlist. Everyone was dressed in their best, too!
Since everyone was there, we pulled together photos and arranged them so that you could easily scroll to see who attended and what they wore.
Head inside to see photos of everyone…
Keep scrolling to see photos of everyone at the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. Celebrate Fashion And Film Party 2024…
British Vogue’s head of editorial content Chioma Nnadi
James Marsden
Cara Delevingne
Fyi: Cara is wearing Stella McCartney SS24 Rtw.
James McAvoy with wife Lisa Liberati
Rosamund Pike
Fyi: Rosamund is wearing Jean Paul Gaultier SS24 Couture.
Jourdan Dunn
Kaia Gerber
Fyi: Kaia is wearing Celine SS24 Rtw.
- 2/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
X-Men prequel movies are faithful to comic book origins, translating beloved characters from X-Men history onto the big screen. Characters like Ink, Vuk, and Selene undergo changes in the movies compared to their Marvel Comics counterparts. X-Men characters like Sunspot and Match get brief appearances, deepening the mutant universe and paying homage to comic book lore.
Even the most obscure characters from the X-Men prequel movies actually have comic book origins and counterparts. Fox's Fox's X-Men universe has produced a litany of characters inspired directly by X-Men's impressive comic book history. The prequel movies in particular expanded the world to include some vital characters from the source material.
X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix explored the eponymous hero team in the decades preceding Fox's original X-Men trilogy. Each set within a defined era from the comics, the movies adapted many beloved...
Even the most obscure characters from the X-Men prequel movies actually have comic book origins and counterparts. Fox's Fox's X-Men universe has produced a litany of characters inspired directly by X-Men's impressive comic book history. The prequel movies in particular expanded the world to include some vital characters from the source material.
X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix explored the eponymous hero team in the decades preceding Fox's original X-Men trilogy. Each set within a defined era from the comics, the movies adapted many beloved...
- 2/19/2024
- by Richard Craig
- ScreenRant.com
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