Brad Peyton had his work cut out for him on the set of his new sci-fi action film, Atlas. The Canadian director’s new 2071-set film centers on Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas Shepherd, a data analyst whose deep mistrust of AI is tested to the extreme when she must rely on an AI-driven mech suit to survive after the latest attack by an AI terrorist (Simu Liu’s Harlan).
Having fled Earth nearly three decades earlier, Atlas is finally able to track down Harlan’s distant whereabouts on an alien planet. But just before a team of mech rangers can deploy on a mission to capture the villainous humanoid, Harlan attacks their ship in outer space, forcing Atlas to take refuge inside a mech suit that can land her on Harlan’s home planet. With Lopez’s character now inside a pilotable machine that traverses the surface of an inhospitable planet,...
Having fled Earth nearly three decades earlier, Atlas is finally able to track down Harlan’s distant whereabouts on an alien planet. But just before a team of mech rangers can deploy on a mission to capture the villainous humanoid, Harlan attacks their ship in outer space, forcing Atlas to take refuge inside a mech suit that can land her on Harlan’s home planet. With Lopez’s character now inside a pilotable machine that traverses the surface of an inhospitable planet,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s generally understood that science fiction stories say more about the moment in which they were written than the future that they dare to imagine. That’s why it doesn’t matter that we’re long past the original setting of futuristic classics like Blade Runner or even Back to the Future Part II, as these stories remain fascinating precisely because of their dated perspectives on the future.
Of course, that’s not to say that there aren’t a handful of technological prophets out there who can tap into universal fears and anxieties that continue to be relevant no matter how far our species marches into the future. A great example of this is Philip K. Dick’s 1977 novel A Scanner Darkly, a timeless autobiographical parable about paranoia and America’s war on drugs disguised as a sci-fi novel.
And while the book may not have been one...
Of course, that’s not to say that there aren’t a handful of technological prophets out there who can tap into universal fears and anxieties that continue to be relevant no matter how far our species marches into the future. A great example of this is Philip K. Dick’s 1977 novel A Scanner Darkly, a timeless autobiographical parable about paranoia and America’s war on drugs disguised as a sci-fi novel.
And while the book may not have been one...
- 5/21/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sci-fi production design may well have peaked with "Blade Runner." This quote from director Christopher Nolan is a favorite of mine, simply because of how well it sums up the way in which Ridley Scott's 1982 classic, despite its fantastical sci-fi aesthetic, constructs a world that feels real:
"The atmosphere of 'Blade Runner' was also important, that feeling that there was this whole world outside the frame of the scene. You really felt there were things going on outside of those rooms where you've seen the film take place [...] Every film should have its own world, a logic and feel to it that expands beyond the exact image that the audience is seeing."
Nolan has previously spoken about the importance of establishing a "cinematic reality" — evoking a feeling in the audience that what they're seeing, regardless of its factual accuracy, is really happening. It's a trick I think...
"The atmosphere of 'Blade Runner' was also important, that feeling that there was this whole world outside the frame of the scene. You really felt there were things going on outside of those rooms where you've seen the film take place [...] Every film should have its own world, a logic and feel to it that expands beyond the exact image that the audience is seeing."
Nolan has previously spoken about the importance of establishing a "cinematic reality" — evoking a feeling in the audience that what they're seeing, regardless of its factual accuracy, is really happening. It's a trick I think...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The pop culture nostalgia cycle might have moved on to the early 2000s, but for many filmmakers and movie fans, the '80s will never go out of style. That's certainly true for director Ti West, who returns this year with the third chapter of his horror trilogy that started with 2022's "X" and was shortly followed by a surprise prequel, "Pearl." Star Mia Goth will return for this summer's bloody conclusion, "MaXXXine," in which aspiring adult film star (and massacre survivor) Maxine Minx is now trying to break into mainstream movies with a role in horror movie "The Puritan II."
"MaXXXine" is set in 1985 Los Angeles, six years after the events of "X." West recently told Empire magazine that "the '80s aspect of it was a natural, chronological thing" -- but that it was also a great opportunity to draw inspiration from '80s movies. For many people,...
"MaXXXine" is set in 1985 Los Angeles, six years after the events of "X." West recently told Empire magazine that "the '80s aspect of it was a natural, chronological thing" -- but that it was also a great opportunity to draw inspiration from '80s movies. For many people,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Zoe Saldaña is one of the only actresses in Hollywood who has been part of multiple highest-grossing films. The actress played the role of Neyitri in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, which was the highest-grossing film upon release. She then beat that record with her role as Gamora in Avengers: Endgame. She reprised her role as Neyitri in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Saldaña has been a part of multiple sci-fi film franchises. Apart from the MCU and Avatar, the actress has also appeared as Nyota Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. However, that was not her first association with the franchise as she played the role of a Trekkie in the Tom Hanks starrer The Terminal. In fact, she did so much research for her role that it made it much easier for her to be cast in Star Trek.
Zoe Saldaña Played A Trekkie In Tom Hanks...
Saldaña has been a part of multiple sci-fi film franchises. Apart from the MCU and Avatar, the actress has also appeared as Nyota Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. However, that was not her first association with the franchise as she played the role of a Trekkie in the Tom Hanks starrer The Terminal. In fact, she did so much research for her role that it made it much easier for her to be cast in Star Trek.
Zoe Saldaña Played A Trekkie In Tom Hanks...
- 5/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Historical preservation has never been much of a priority in the gaming biz, with this commercially-driven industry preferring to chase after what’s trendy and in vogue, oftentimes at the expense of its own heritage.
After all, there’s little profit to be squeezed from varnishing creaky retro titles that are well past their prime (and of interest to only a select few hobbyists), when contemporary blockbusters can instead be lightening wallets the world over through their lucrative microtransactions, exorbitantly-priced deluxe editions, and in-game ads. Everyone knows that’s where the real bank is to be made!
Aaa publishers — who care far more about their quarterly earnings reports than they do about leaving behind any kind of artistic legacy — are hardly incentivised to look after the classics in their libraries then. Which is sad, because it leads to plenty of oldies-but-goodies getting neglected or, worse, lost to time.
You don...
After all, there’s little profit to be squeezed from varnishing creaky retro titles that are well past their prime (and of interest to only a select few hobbyists), when contemporary blockbusters can instead be lightening wallets the world over through their lucrative microtransactions, exorbitantly-priced deluxe editions, and in-game ads. Everyone knows that’s where the real bank is to be made!
Aaa publishers — who care far more about their quarterly earnings reports than they do about leaving behind any kind of artistic legacy — are hardly incentivised to look after the classics in their libraries then. Which is sad, because it leads to plenty of oldies-but-goodies getting neglected or, worse, lost to time.
You don...
- 5/20/2024
- by Harrison Abbott
- bloody-disgusting.com
Barcelona-based sales company Film Factory has picked up global rights to Alberto Gastesi’s sci-fi thriller “Singular,” a former Sitges Pitchbox winner that will begin shooting this month.
“Singular” is the story of Diana, a university professor who works with artificial intelligence linguistic models. When Martín, Diana’s ex and the father of her late son Martín, invites her to spend a day at the lake, she’s shocked to meet a young man named Andrea, who undeniably resembles her deceased child. Given Martín’s expertise in robotics, Diana begins to suspect that the man has created an android version of their child. While every part of her wants to deny Andrea, she feels compelled to help free the boy from the prison-like grasp that Martín holds over him.
Spanish Academy Goya Award winners Patricia López Arnaiz (“20 000 Species of Bees”) and Javier Rey (“Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City...
“Singular” is the story of Diana, a university professor who works with artificial intelligence linguistic models. When Martín, Diana’s ex and the father of her late son Martín, invites her to spend a day at the lake, she’s shocked to meet a young man named Andrea, who undeniably resembles her deceased child. Given Martín’s expertise in robotics, Diana begins to suspect that the man has created an android version of their child. While every part of her wants to deny Andrea, she feels compelled to help free the boy from the prison-like grasp that Martín holds over him.
Spanish Academy Goya Award winners Patricia López Arnaiz (“20 000 Species of Bees”) and Javier Rey (“Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Dune is a franchise best known for its cast and how talented they are. The films feature some of the most critically acclaimed and respected actors from all corners of Hollywood. With all the skill that is coursing through the series, one more addition would only add to its magnificence.
Zoe Saldaña in Special Ops: Lioness [Credit: Paramount Network]There is one actress who could perfectly fit this role; Zoe Saldaña. On top of being one of the most talented actresses in the industry, she also happens to be a fan of the Dune films. She has often displayed her skills in some of the most diverse films, expressing her range perfectly. So, adding another to the list might not be too bad.
Zoe Saldaña’s Favourite Films
In 2009, Zoe Saldaña gave an interview with TrekMovie, where she was asked about her favorite movies. The actress named a couple of...
Zoe Saldaña in Special Ops: Lioness [Credit: Paramount Network]There is one actress who could perfectly fit this role; Zoe Saldaña. On top of being one of the most talented actresses in the industry, she also happens to be a fan of the Dune films. She has often displayed her skills in some of the most diverse films, expressing her range perfectly. So, adding another to the list might not be too bad.
Zoe Saldaña’s Favourite Films
In 2009, Zoe Saldaña gave an interview with TrekMovie, where she was asked about her favorite movies. The actress named a couple of...
- 5/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Harrison Ford has been known for his gritty and hard-boiled roles in his long career. While he has been part of adventurous films such as the Indiana Jones franchise, he is mostly known for his grim action films such as Air Force One, The Fugitive, and Blade Runner.
The actor has gotten the reputation of being a no-nonsense man off-screen as well due to his brutal honesty. However, one interview with his Blade Runner 2049 co-star Ryan Gosling seemed to have broken him out of his shell. The 1923 star can be seen laughing his heart out in an interview with Alison Hammond on This Morning, which surprised many fans.
Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling Cannot Stop Laughing In This Interview Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in Blade Runner 2049
Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling starred together in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049. The film was a sequel to Ridley Scott...
The actor has gotten the reputation of being a no-nonsense man off-screen as well due to his brutal honesty. However, one interview with his Blade Runner 2049 co-star Ryan Gosling seemed to have broken him out of his shell. The 1923 star can be seen laughing his heart out in an interview with Alison Hammond on This Morning, which surprised many fans.
Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling Cannot Stop Laughing In This Interview Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in Blade Runner 2049
Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling starred together in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049. The film was a sequel to Ridley Scott...
- 5/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In the opening image of “I Saw the TV Glow” the camera moves slowly down the middle of a suburban street. Dusk, it’s dark, but the sky has a hint of electric blue, as the camera passes over children’s chalk drawings that pop from the pavement like incandescent lights toward a neon-lit ice cream truck playing a slowed down children’s tune. This establishing shot embodies the magical, but slightly eery tone of the first half of the film and the childhood world of Owen, who we cut to watching television in the dark.
While on the Toolkit podcast, writer/director Jane Schoenbrun told IndieWire they drew inspiration from the sense of “controlled chaos” they felt watching ‘90s Nickelodeon programming geared to older kids — remember Snick? That line between feeling “scared, but not in danger” watching teen genre shows when you are a touch too young. While Schoenbrun...
While on the Toolkit podcast, writer/director Jane Schoenbrun told IndieWire they drew inspiration from the sense of “controlled chaos” they felt watching ‘90s Nickelodeon programming geared to older kids — remember Snick? That line between feeling “scared, but not in danger” watching teen genre shows when you are a touch too young. While Schoenbrun...
- 5/14/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
In just three days' time, Francis Ford Coppola's self-funded passion project Megalopolis — a film over forty years in the making — will make its world premiere at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. But whilst most of us sadly won't be living it up with Coppola and co on the Croisette this week, we are at least starting to glimpse the fruits of The Godfather filmmaker's labours. Last week we got a first clip of the film, and yesterday — following the news that the mega-budget epic has finally secured UK distribution — Coppola dropped a brand new teaser trailer for his opus. Check it out below:
Missiles raining over the Statue of Liberty. Laurence Fishburne's inimitable tones asking, "When does an Empire die?" Aubrey Plaza eating fruit on a chaise longue like Cleopatra reincarnate. Ben-Hur-evoking chariot racing and Blade Runner-esque cyberpunk tech. Adam Driver serving brooding looks over epic,...
Missiles raining over the Statue of Liberty. Laurence Fishburne's inimitable tones asking, "When does an Empire die?" Aubrey Plaza eating fruit on a chaise longue like Cleopatra reincarnate. Ben-Hur-evoking chariot racing and Blade Runner-esque cyberpunk tech. Adam Driver serving brooding looks over epic,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Mullet Madjack is what you get when you combine Kung Fury with Crank and set it against a 1980s anime backdrop. Playing like a combination of a roguelike Hotline Miami meets classic Doom, the game is fast, frenetic, and brutal. If you could somehow infuse the feeling of cocaine and 80s excess into a cyberpunk video game, it would look a lot like Mullet Madjack.
HAMMER95, the small team of Brazilian developers that conceived and developed Mullet MadJack should be very proud of the piece of Fps sensory overload that they have created, even if it isn’t perfect in every aspect. Choosing to lean into the inherent cheese and gimmicky nature of the era that the game is inspired by was definitely the right call.
Mullet Madjack releases for PC on May 15 2024.
The opening cutscene immediately displays the impeccable level of presentation that is consistent throughout the entire game.
HAMMER95, the small team of Brazilian developers that conceived and developed Mullet MadJack should be very proud of the piece of Fps sensory overload that they have created, even if it isn’t perfect in every aspect. Choosing to lean into the inherent cheese and gimmicky nature of the era that the game is inspired by was definitely the right call.
Mullet Madjack releases for PC on May 15 2024.
The opening cutscene immediately displays the impeccable level of presentation that is consistent throughout the entire game.
- 5/14/2024
- by Daniel Boyd
- FandomWire
It is always a great pleasure to see an original animation film, especially when it’s coming from outside of America. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against Disney and Pixar films, but the excitement is usually a notch higher for a non-English-language animation because the possibilities are endless. Mars Express, a recent French 2D animation film, is a testament to that. Cyberpunk science-fiction film doesn’t exactly have a groundbreaking plot per se. It does remind you of things like Blade Runner, West World, and most notably, Ghost in the Shell. Yet, the film stands on its own merit thanks to a wonderfully nuanced screenplay, superb execution, and terrific voice acting by its cast. In about ninety-minutes, it packs a lot of things, like a human-ai conflict, a murder mystery, and a conspiracy, into one heady cocktail of cinema. It is not exactly easy to follow thanks...
- 5/13/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
A glimpse at upcoming UK Steelbook release dates until early 2024: here’s what’s getting the fancy treatment and when.
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
- 5/13/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
For many years, Frank Herbert's "Dune" saga was described as impossible to adapt. Oh, people tried (check out our ranking of the "Dune" movies/TV here), but it wasn't until director Denis Villeneuve's two recent "Dune" films (with a third movie forthcoming) that one of these efforts was acclaimed. Villeneuve went from making a sequel to "Blade Runner" to adapting a story deemed a white whale. You can't say he doesn't have ambition, but even he has his limits.
Speaking to IndieWire in 2022, "Dune" screenwriter Eric Roth described his original pitch for the movie's opening sequence. Essentially, it was the Book of Genesis, Arrakis edition: "I started the movie with what would seem to be 'Genesis — 'and God created'— and you think you're seeing the formation of the Earth. And it's Dune, with wild animals, things you've never seen."
Roth remembered Villeneuve's answer, "This is magnificent, but...
Speaking to IndieWire in 2022, "Dune" screenwriter Eric Roth described his original pitch for the movie's opening sequence. Essentially, it was the Book of Genesis, Arrakis edition: "I started the movie with what would seem to be 'Genesis — 'and God created'— and you think you're seeing the formation of the Earth. And it's Dune, with wild animals, things you've never seen."
Roth remembered Villeneuve's answer, "This is magnificent, but...
- 5/12/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
There is no doubt it’s always tear-jerking when a good movie guy dies or in particular is killed. However, there were obviously some moments when we cried watching the demise of the bad guys (and don’t say you never did it).
These 7 movie villains, chosen by Reddit, literally broke our hearts with their deaths.
1. Blade Runner (1982) - Roy Batty
Rutger Hauer’s rogue replicant died lamenting his memories "will be lost in time, like tears in rain" and realizing the inevitability of the fate waiting for him after what he had done.
“Probably the only villain I felt deeply for,” says Redditor @_my_simple_review.
2. The Mummy Returns (2001) - Imhotep
In the end of the movie the audience starts sympathizing with the High Priest of Osiris, whose actions were dictated by his love for Anck-su-namun, who eventually betrays him. Imhotep’s subsequent death is an extremely sad and touching moment to rewatch.
These 7 movie villains, chosen by Reddit, literally broke our hearts with their deaths.
1. Blade Runner (1982) - Roy Batty
Rutger Hauer’s rogue replicant died lamenting his memories "will be lost in time, like tears in rain" and realizing the inevitability of the fate waiting for him after what he had done.
“Probably the only villain I felt deeply for,” says Redditor @_my_simple_review.
2. The Mummy Returns (2001) - Imhotep
In the end of the movie the audience starts sympathizing with the High Priest of Osiris, whose actions were dictated by his love for Anck-su-namun, who eventually betrays him. Imhotep’s subsequent death is an extremely sad and touching moment to rewatch.
- 5/12/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Ahead of headlining her own spinoff series, Maggie Q will make her debut as Detective Renée Ballard, a character from Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch novels, in the Season 3 finale of Prime Video’s Bosch: Legacy series — as seen in the first-look photos above and below.
Season 3 of Bosch: Legacy, which is still awaiting a premiere date, will be based on Connelly’s novels Desert Star (from 2022) and The Black Ice (1993). Picking up where last season’s seemingly damning phone call left off, the investigation into Kurt Dockweiler’s murder brings dangerous secrets to light and threatens to ruin the...
Season 3 of Bosch: Legacy, which is still awaiting a premiere date, will be based on Connelly’s novels Desert Star (from 2022) and The Black Ice (1993). Picking up where last season’s seemingly damning phone call left off, the investigation into Kurt Dockweiler’s murder brings dangerous secrets to light and threatens to ruin the...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Time travel movies are tricky things to pull off. You want the science in your story to make a certain amount of sense, but you don’t want to put so much effort into your timelines that you start to confound the audience. If the tale being told is compelling enough, the viewer won’t feel the need to pick apart every single detail. When it comes to Looper, a terrific example of the time travel genre, director Rian Johnson said he didn’t want the audience to feel like they were doing homework. Johnson got it just right, since Looper works on its own terms, doesn’t condescend to the viewer, and uses the time travel conceit as a clothesline upon which it hangs the really important things, like its characters and the drama they’re tangled up in.
The clock is ticking and we’re going to try...
The clock is ticking and we’re going to try...
- 5/9/2024
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
Even though neither 1982's Blade Runner nor 2017's Blade Runner 2049 moved the needle much in terms of box office, both are respected cult classics (especially the original). And the world originally woven by Ridley Scott from the story by Phillip K. Dick is one that studios keep looking to re-visit. The latest incarnation, live-action Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099 is gearing up to shoot this year and has cast Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh in a lead role.
With Scott on board as an executive producer and actual show-running duties falling to Silka Luisa, the show brings the story (as the title suggests) forward to 2099.
Prime Video has not officially announced any story details for the show, though scooper Daniel Richtman dug this up online (prepare your grain of salt accordingly until this is confirmed): "In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities.
With Scott on board as an executive producer and actual show-running duties falling to Silka Luisa, the show brings the story (as the title suggests) forward to 2099.
Prime Video has not officially announced any story details for the show, though scooper Daniel Richtman dug this up online (prepare your grain of salt accordingly until this is confirmed): "In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities.
- 5/8/2024
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Many Marvel fans would love to see how original Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson would have made the poorly executed second film. Derrickson recently shared a tweet that highlighted the bad reviews against Harrison Ford’s 1982 film Blade Runner. He was among the few who loved the theatrical version and posted the tweet as his voice against the critical opinion. However, he later deleted the tweet and has a good explanation as to why he did it.
Scott Derrickson loved the theatrical cut of Harrison Ford’s Blade Runner
Blade Runner‘s theatrical version was not everyone’s favorite and critics bashed the film left and right. However, the criticism forced director Ridley Scott to come out with a Director’s Cut and later a much better Final Cut of the film.
Doctor Strange Director Explains Why He Deleted Tweet Bashing Critics of Blade Runner Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson...
Scott Derrickson loved the theatrical cut of Harrison Ford’s Blade Runner
Blade Runner‘s theatrical version was not everyone’s favorite and critics bashed the film left and right. However, the criticism forced director Ridley Scott to come out with a Director’s Cut and later a much better Final Cut of the film.
Doctor Strange Director Explains Why He Deleted Tweet Bashing Critics of Blade Runner Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson...
- 5/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The history of science fiction movies knows the breakthrough, made by Ridley Scott in 1982 with his Blade Runner, a dystopian tale about the revolt of the human-like replicants. This Harrison Ford-starring film influenced a great number of filmmakers, becoming one of the most cultish sci-fi features of all time.
Among the inspired ones was the Dune director Denis Villeneuve, who was so in love with Ridley Scott’s movie that even decided to make a sequel of it. Back in 2017, the world saw his Blade Runner 2049, where Ford reprised his iconic role alongside the new lead, Ryan Gosling, who starred as the young police officer, hunting rogue replicants.
Despite the fact that the movie was quite disappointing at the box office, grossing just $267.5 million worldwide against a production budget of $150–185 million, over the course of 7 years it has gained enormous hype and been recognized as a masterpiece.
It...
Among the inspired ones was the Dune director Denis Villeneuve, who was so in love with Ridley Scott’s movie that even decided to make a sequel of it. Back in 2017, the world saw his Blade Runner 2049, where Ford reprised his iconic role alongside the new lead, Ryan Gosling, who starred as the young police officer, hunting rogue replicants.
Despite the fact that the movie was quite disappointing at the box office, grossing just $267.5 million worldwide against a production budget of $150–185 million, over the course of 7 years it has gained enormous hype and been recognized as a masterpiece.
It...
- 5/8/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
In case you did not know, a Blade Runner series is in the works and has been shooting since April. Titled Blade Runner 2099, the series was revealed to be in the works in 2021, when Ridley Scott himself confirmed that a pilot and the series’ bible (a reference book for a series with relevant plot and character data) had been written. The series was officially announced in 2022 when the title was also revealed. Filming was set to begin in 2023 but was postponed to April 2024 due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which paralyzed the entertainment industry for a longer period of time. Now, knowing that the series is currently being filmed, we can also confirm that we have some exciting casting updates.
The Blade Runner franchise wasn’t a franchise initially. It started off as a standalone movie directed by Scott, which starred Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer in the main roles.
The Blade Runner franchise wasn’t a franchise initially. It started off as a standalone movie directed by Scott, which starred Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer in the main roles.
- 5/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh has joined the cast of Amazon Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099 sequel series, currently filming in Prague.
Already a veteran of action and science fiction genres, Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has joined the cast of Amazon Prime Video’s limited TV series, Blade Runner 2099.
Currently, that’s about all we know. Even Deadline, which first published the news, doesn’t know anything useful about the character Yeoh will play or what the series will be about. Sorry about that.
The series has been in development for quite a while, though, given that it’s a sequel to 2017’s Blade Runner 2049 (itself a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner), and there’s still nothing to watch roughly seven years on.
Last year’s Hollywood strikes haven’t helped matters. At one point, Amazon Studios was gearing up for production in Northern Ireland, with...
Already a veteran of action and science fiction genres, Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has joined the cast of Amazon Prime Video’s limited TV series, Blade Runner 2099.
Currently, that’s about all we know. Even Deadline, which first published the news, doesn’t know anything useful about the character Yeoh will play or what the series will be about. Sorry about that.
The series has been in development for quite a while, though, given that it’s a sequel to 2017’s Blade Runner 2049 (itself a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner), and there’s still nothing to watch roughly seven years on.
Last year’s Hollywood strikes haven’t helped matters. At one point, Amazon Studios was gearing up for production in Northern Ireland, with...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Recently, I wrote an article about how Ron Howard’s Cocoon was hard to find in any format. It came out on DVD many years ago but went out of print and has never been issued on Blu-ray. You also can’t find it digitally on any platform. This is a perfect example of why you should always hang on to your physical media, as I’m lucky enough to own the now out-of-print DVD of that movie, and while it’s far from an ideal copy, it’s something.
But that got me thinking. What other movies are hard to find? I opened up the forum on Twitter, and I was shocked by how many prominent films aren’t available digitally and have gone out of print on disc, making them all the more precious for collectors. At the same time, there are some happy endings, such as Martin Campbell’s No Escape,...
But that got me thinking. What other movies are hard to find? I opened up the forum on Twitter, and I was shocked by how many prominent films aren’t available digitally and have gone out of print on disc, making them all the more precious for collectors. At the same time, there are some happy endings, such as Martin Campbell’s No Escape,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The Outlaws are caught up in a murder investigation in a newly released trailer for the comedic thriller’s third season (premiering with all five episodes on Friday, May 31 on Prime Video).
The show follows a group of strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol. In the upcoming season, “with crime boss The Dean (Claes Bang) behind bars awaiting trial, The Outlaws are moving on with their lives—until one of their own returns with a deadly secret, hurling them back into mortal danger,” reads the official synopsis. “As a murder...
The show follows a group of strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol. In the upcoming season, “with crime boss The Dean (Claes Bang) behind bars awaiting trial, The Outlaws are moving on with their lives—until one of their own returns with a deadly secret, hurling them back into mortal danger,” reads the official synopsis. “As a murder...
- 5/7/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Well, well, well, it appears that Ridley Scott’s iconic franchise Blade Runner will star veteran actress Michelle Yeoh in an upcoming series. The news comes after a recent announcement and fans could not be more happy.
With Yeoh raising the bar for Asian actors and actresses with her iconic Hollywood career, fans are more than happy to see her in one of their beloved franchises. Especially after Ryan Gosling’s failed 2017 film Blade Runner 2049, fans are wanting to see what Michelle Yeoh could bring to the table!
Michelle Yeoh in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Michelle Yeoh Will Be The New Blade Runner!
It was the year 1982 when Ridley Scott starred veteran actor Harrison Ford in the lead role of Blade Runner. The film was a box office disaster but was praised worldwide for its intriguing story and characters.
A scene from Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049...
With Yeoh raising the bar for Asian actors and actresses with her iconic Hollywood career, fans are more than happy to see her in one of their beloved franchises. Especially after Ryan Gosling’s failed 2017 film Blade Runner 2049, fans are wanting to see what Michelle Yeoh could bring to the table!
Michelle Yeoh in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Michelle Yeoh Will Be The New Blade Runner!
It was the year 1982 when Ridley Scott starred veteran actor Harrison Ford in the lead role of Blade Runner. The film was a box office disaster but was praised worldwide for its intriguing story and characters.
A scene from Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049...
- 5/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Michelle Yeoh is set to lead Prime Video's Blade Runner 2099, which will serve as a sequel to both Ridley Scott's original and Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049.
The first plot details for the show have also found their way online (via Daniel Richtman), and the brief synopsis outlines the basic premise of the sci-fi spin-off series.
As previously rumored, the show will be female-led, with Cora (possibly a former Blade Runner) joining forces with a Replicant named Olwen (Yeoh).
"In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities. To secure a stable future for her brother, she assumes one final identity and is forced to partner with Olwen, a Replicant who’s confronting the end of her life. The two are pulled into a widening conspiracy that poses an existential threat to a city that’s fighting to be reborn.
The first plot details for the show have also found their way online (via Daniel Richtman), and the brief synopsis outlines the basic premise of the sci-fi spin-off series.
As previously rumored, the show will be female-led, with Cora (possibly a former Blade Runner) joining forces with a Replicant named Olwen (Yeoh).
"In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities. To secure a stable future for her brother, she assumes one final identity and is forced to partner with Olwen, a Replicant who’s confronting the end of her life. The two are pulled into a widening conspiracy that poses an existential threat to a city that’s fighting to be reborn.
- 5/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Michelle Yeoh is dreaming of electric sheep.
The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner is set to star in “Blade Runner 2099,” Amazon Prime Video’s limited series follow-up to the 2017 film “Blade Runner 2049,” according to Deadline.
“2049” was itself a sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” which was based on legendary writer Philip K. Dick’s 1968 novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”
“Blade Runner 2099” has started production in Prague. Plot and character details are being kept under wraps, and no other cast members have been announced. A release date has not been set.
Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) serves as writer and showrunner. She serves as executive producer alongside Ridley Scott, Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Ben Roberts, David W. Zucker and Clayton Krueger, Tom Spezialy, Richard Sharkey, Michael Green, Cynthia Yorkin, Frank Giustra and Isa Dick Hackett. Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) is directing the first two episodes,...
The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner is set to star in “Blade Runner 2099,” Amazon Prime Video’s limited series follow-up to the 2017 film “Blade Runner 2049,” according to Deadline.
“2049” was itself a sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” which was based on legendary writer Philip K. Dick’s 1968 novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”
“Blade Runner 2099” has started production in Prague. Plot and character details are being kept under wraps, and no other cast members have been announced. A release date has not been set.
Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) serves as writer and showrunner. She serves as executive producer alongside Ridley Scott, Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Ben Roberts, David W. Zucker and Clayton Krueger, Tom Spezialy, Richard Sharkey, Michael Green, Cynthia Yorkin, Frank Giustra and Isa Dick Hackett. Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) is directing the first two episodes,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh has been tapped to lead Prime Video’s upcoming Blade Runner 2049 sequel series, our sister site Variety reports, marking the first piece of casting news about the follow-up since it was first confirmed more than a year ago.
The sci-fi franchise, which began with 1982’s Ridley Scott-directed Blade Runner, is set in a dystopian Los Angeles, where artificial humans (aka “replicants”) are built to work for a major corporation in space. But where there is oppression, there will always be advanced replicants willing to fight their way to freedom.
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The sci-fi franchise, which began with 1982’s Ridley Scott-directed Blade Runner, is set in a dystopian Los Angeles, where artificial humans (aka “replicants”) are built to work for a major corporation in space. But where there is oppression, there will always be advanced replicants willing to fight their way to freedom.
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- 5/7/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
One of the biggest queens in all sci-fi is returning to the genre she helped legitimize. As much as fans (rightfully) heap praise on icons such as Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Fisher, and Linda Hamilton, may we never sleep on what Michelle Yeoh has done for science-fiction storytelling over the years. She certainly made her mark in Danny Boyle's "Sunshine," while going above and beyond in recent efforts like "Star Trek: Discovery," "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," and, of course, "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
Now, she's getting ready to do her thing all over again in "Blade Runner 2099," a sequel series long in the works that finally seems to be inching closer to reality. The buzzy casting news comes courtesy of Variety, which reports that the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star has been cast in the Prime Video show that's meant as a follow up...
Now, she's getting ready to do her thing all over again in "Blade Runner 2099," a sequel series long in the works that finally seems to be inching closer to reality. The buzzy casting news comes courtesy of Variety, which reports that the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star has been cast in the Prime Video show that's meant as a follow up...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Prime Video’s Blade Runner TV project has cast Michelle Yeoh in a lead role.
The Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actress has signed on to Blade Runner 2099.
The limited series is from showrunner Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) and executive produced by original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott. Jonathan van Tulleken (Shogun) will direct the first two episodes.
There’s no description yet of Yeoh’s role. The actress made history last year as the first best actress Oscar winner of Asian descent for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She’s also known for her roles in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, Tomorrow Never Dies and Star Trek: Discovery.
Yeoh will soon reprise her role as Trek‘s Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the TV movie Star Trek: Section 31.
In addition to Luisa and Scott, the show’s executive producers include Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson,...
The Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actress has signed on to Blade Runner 2099.
The limited series is from showrunner Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) and executive produced by original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott. Jonathan van Tulleken (Shogun) will direct the first two episodes.
There’s no description yet of Yeoh’s role. The actress made history last year as the first best actress Oscar winner of Asian descent for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She’s also known for her roles in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, Tomorrow Never Dies and Star Trek: Discovery.
Yeoh will soon reprise her role as Trek‘s Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the TV movie Star Trek: Section 31.
In addition to Luisa and Scott, the show’s executive producers include Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson,...
- 5/7/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michelle Yeoh has come quite a long way from the days of Yes, Madam and Police Story 3: Supercop. While the Malaysian actress used to fight alongside stars like Cynthia Rothrock and Jackie Chan in some of the best martial arts movies to come out of Hong Kong, today she’s broken out into dramas and sci-fi projects in addition to action. Deadline reports that the Academy Award-winning star of Everything Everywhere All at Once is now set to star in the sequel series, Blade Runner 2099, for Prime Video.
The details have been shrouded in mystery as of now. However, the year in the title implies a significant jump in time from the last sequel, Blade Runner 2049. The Denis Villeneuve film brought in talents like Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto and Ana De Armas. It would also see Harrison Ford return to the role of Dekker. Blade Runner 2099...
The details have been shrouded in mystery as of now. However, the year in the title implies a significant jump in time from the last sequel, Blade Runner 2049. The Denis Villeneuve film brought in talents like Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto and Ana De Armas. It would also see Harrison Ford return to the role of Dekker. Blade Runner 2099...
- 5/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Michelle Yeoh has never been afraid of working on a TV show. Just in the last couple of years, she’s starred in series such as “American Born Chinese,” “The Brothers Sun,” and “Ark: The Animated Series.” And for her next big project, the award-winning actor is set to lead the cast of the upcoming “Blade Runner 2099.”
Read More: ‘Blade Runner 2099’: ‘Shogun’s’ Jonathan Van Tulleken New Limited Series Director
According to Deadline, Michelle Yeoh has signed on for a secretive role in the forthcoming Prime Video series, “Blade Runner 2099.” The series, as the title suggests, is the latest sequel in the “Blade Runner” franchise, taking place 50 years after the most recent film, “Blade Runner 2049.” Not many details are known about the show right now, other than filming is currently underway in Europe and at least two episodes are directed by “Shogun” helmer Jonathan van Tulleken.
Read More: ‘Blade Runner 2099’: ‘Shogun’s’ Jonathan Van Tulleken New Limited Series Director
According to Deadline, Michelle Yeoh has signed on for a secretive role in the forthcoming Prime Video series, “Blade Runner 2099.” The series, as the title suggests, is the latest sequel in the “Blade Runner” franchise, taking place 50 years after the most recent film, “Blade Runner 2049.” Not many details are known about the show right now, other than filming is currently underway in Europe and at least two episodes are directed by “Shogun” helmer Jonathan van Tulleken.
- 5/7/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Seven years after Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner is headed to the small screen in Amazon’s upcoming Blade Runner 2099, and Deadline reports this morning that Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) has signed on to star!
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action television series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to the events of film sequel Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce...
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action television series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to the events of film sequel Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce...
- 5/7/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The “Blade Runner” series in the works at Amazon Prime Video has cast Michelle Yeoh in a lead role, Variety has learned.
The series, titled “Blade Runner 2099,” was ordered at Amazon in September 2022. It serves as a sequel to both the original “Blade Runner” film and the followup film, “Blade Runner 2049.” Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say Yeoh will play a character named Olwen, described as a replicant near the end of her life.
Amazon declined to comment on specific character details.
Yeoh won the Academy Award for best actress for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in 2023, making her the first Asian person to win the award. She also picked up wins at the SAG Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Golden Globes for her work in the film. She is also known for her roles in films like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Crouching Tiger,...
The series, titled “Blade Runner 2099,” was ordered at Amazon in September 2022. It serves as a sequel to both the original “Blade Runner” film and the followup film, “Blade Runner 2049.” Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say Yeoh will play a character named Olwen, described as a replicant near the end of her life.
Amazon declined to comment on specific character details.
Yeoh won the Academy Award for best actress for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in 2023, making her the first Asian person to win the award. She also picked up wins at the SAG Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Golden Globes for her work in the film. She is also known for her roles in films like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Crouching Tiger,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Everything Everywhere All at Once Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh has found her next major starring vehicle in Blade Runner 2099, Prime Video’s limited series following up the 2017 movie sequel Blade Runner 2049.
Details of Yeoh’s role are under wraps, as is the show’s plot. But it marks the latest expansion of the sci-fi franchise based on Philip K. Dick’s seminal novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which kicked off with Ridley Scott’s classic 1982 film, Blade Runner. Production recently began overseas, following a delay of nearly a year due to the double strikes of 2023. While it originally had been set to shoot in Belfast, the show wound up relocating to Prague following the work stoppage.
In addition to serving as showrunner of the limited series, Silka Luisa is exec producing alongside Scott, Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s President of Television Ben Roberts,...
Details of Yeoh’s role are under wraps, as is the show’s plot. But it marks the latest expansion of the sci-fi franchise based on Philip K. Dick’s seminal novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which kicked off with Ridley Scott’s classic 1982 film, Blade Runner. Production recently began overseas, following a delay of nearly a year due to the double strikes of 2023. While it originally had been set to shoot in Belfast, the show wound up relocating to Prague following the work stoppage.
In addition to serving as showrunner of the limited series, Silka Luisa is exec producing alongside Scott, Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, Alcon’s President of Television Ben Roberts,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show aired straight after Dynamite on Wednesday and was broadcast from the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba and featured Excalibur, Taz, Matt Menard and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Jay White def. Dante Martin The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jay White chopped Dante in the corner. Dante connected with a tope suicida on Switchblade! Dante clocked White with a jumping knee strike. Dante was looking for a springboard, but Jay White had it scouted and tripped Dante, causing Dante to lose his balance and fall hard on the mat. Dante rallied back with a big cross body press for a near fall on Jay White. Dante sent Jay White over the top and to the floor with a clothesline.
Match #1: Jay White def. Dante Martin The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jay White chopped Dante in the corner. Dante connected with a tope suicida on Switchblade! Dante clocked White with a jumping knee strike. Dante was looking for a springboard, but Jay White had it scouted and tripped Dante, causing Dante to lose his balance and fall hard on the mat. Dante rallied back with a big cross body press for a near fall on Jay White. Dante sent Jay White over the top and to the floor with a clothesline.
- 5/6/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
With six decades of acting under his belt, Harrison Ford has made works that have run the gamut of critical responses. On Rotten Tomatoes, his most critically acclaimed role is listed as the "Apocalypse Now" making-of documentary "Hearts of Darkness," a film in which he ironically doesn't actually speak or appear but which nonetheless earned universal acclaim from the review-tabulating site. His lowest-rated film? An already-forgotten 2013 thriller called "Paranoia," which just 7% of critics included on the aggregation site wrote positively about.
Many of Ford's most entertaining films lie somewhere in the middle of that wide range; they're crowd-pleasing blockbusters and cult favorites with some endearing -- and in the best cases, now legendary -- imperfections. Ask fans what their favorite Ford-starring films are and you'll get a smorgasbord of answers that fit in this category, from "Star Wars" to "Indiana Jones" to "Blade Runner" to "The Fugitive." When it...
Many of Ford's most entertaining films lie somewhere in the middle of that wide range; they're crowd-pleasing blockbusters and cult favorites with some endearing -- and in the best cases, now legendary -- imperfections. Ask fans what their favorite Ford-starring films are and you'll get a smorgasbord of answers that fit in this category, from "Star Wars" to "Indiana Jones" to "Blade Runner" to "The Fugitive." When it...
- 5/5/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
It appears that Harrison Ford built his career upon roles that were passed on by other famous actors. Be it his breakout role as Han Solo or his adventurous hero role in Indiana Jones, Ford was not the first choice for these roles. Interestingly, he was also not the first choice for another action role that the audiences loved him for. Ford’s role as President Marshall in Air Force One was initially offered to Kevin Costner.
Harrison Ford as President James Marshall in Air Force One
Costner asked the producers to specifically give the role to the Star Wars actor when he dropped out due to his other commitments. Ford and Costner weren’t exactly best friends which made the Yellowstone actor’s move a very generous one.
Harrison Ford Got Air Force One Role All Thanks To Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner passed on the Air Force One role...
Harrison Ford as President James Marshall in Air Force One
Costner asked the producers to specifically give the role to the Star Wars actor when he dropped out due to his other commitments. Ford and Costner weren’t exactly best friends which made the Yellowstone actor’s move a very generous one.
Harrison Ford Got Air Force One Role All Thanks To Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner passed on the Air Force One role...
- 5/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Movie fans love to discover behind-the-scenes tidbits about their favorite films, and there are few movie facts more exciting than an improvised line or scene. Stories of improvisation remind us that filmmaking is a collaborative, creative process, and that sometimes the most unexpected ideas make the biggest impact.
Writers and directors lay the foundation and set the scene, while it's up to actors to make the characters their own. Take one of the most classic lines in "The Godfather," a perfect example of improvisation upon a strong foundation. The phrase "leave the gun," was written in the script, but actor Richard Castellano added the line "take the cannoli," turning it into the iconic catchphrase it is today. Clearly, Francis Ford Coppola's decision to keep that ad-lib in the final cut was the right one.
We now turn our attention to the world of science fiction, where actors are often...
Writers and directors lay the foundation and set the scene, while it's up to actors to make the characters their own. Take one of the most classic lines in "The Godfather," a perfect example of improvisation upon a strong foundation. The phrase "leave the gun," was written in the script, but actor Richard Castellano added the line "take the cannoli," turning it into the iconic catchphrase it is today. Clearly, Francis Ford Coppola's decision to keep that ad-lib in the final cut was the right one.
We now turn our attention to the world of science fiction, where actors are often...
- 5/5/2024
- by Kira Deshler
- Slash Film
An In-depth Look at Jérémie Périn’s Cinematic Journey with Mars Express With a nod to classics like Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell, the animated sci-fi Mars Express offers more than just an action-packed storyline. This film, directed by Jérémie Périn, delves into intricate themes of technology’s impact on humanity and artificial intelligence. The visually stunning presentation and the emotional depth are notably influenced by sci-fi icons. Here’s what makes this movie a noteworthy addition to the genre. Cutting-edge Animation and Profound Narratives The opening scene sets a high bar, immersively drawing audiences into a world where every frame
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- 5/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Adam Driver is an architect who can control time in the first-look clip for Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming, self-funded film, Megalopolis.
In the more-than-two-minute video, Driver’s Cesar Catilina makes his way onto the edge of a skyscraper, seemingly considering jumping. As he’s about to fully step off the building, he shouts “Time stop” and the cars below him pause at his command, and he leans back onto stable footing.
The film, which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America, according to its description.
“The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests and partisan warfare,” the logline reads. “Torn between...
In the more-than-two-minute video, Driver’s Cesar Catilina makes his way onto the edge of a skyscraper, seemingly considering jumping. As he’s about to fully step off the building, he shouts “Time stop” and the cars below him pause at his command, and he leans back onto stable footing.
The film, which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America, according to its description.
“The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests and partisan warfare,” the logline reads. “Torn between...
- 5/4/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Delving into the Sci-Fi World of Mars Express with Jérémie Périn In the innovative landscape of animated science fiction, Jérémie Périn‘s Mars Express emerges as a compelling narrative intertwined with enigmatic elements, drawing inspiration from genre-defining classics such as Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell. Set against the backdrop of futuristic Mars, the film details a story filled with intrigue, advanced technologies, and sentient machines, making it an exemplar of sci-fi mystery entwined with societal reflections. A Closer Look at the Genesis and Evolution of Mars Express From humble beginnings in French animation to creating a full-blown sci-fi thriller
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- 5/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The theatrical-only release of "Dune: Part Two" back in March of 2024 was an unequivocal success, both at the box office and within the cultural conversation. Even though the film is now available for digital rental and purchase, it's still playing in movie theaters and is still being talked about, debated over, and memed (the latter being the biggest bellwether for a piece of media's impact in pop culture these days).
As the old saying goes, failure is an orphan while success has many fathers. Did "Dune: Part Two" succeed solely on its own merits? Was it helped by a robust press tour, along with a buzzworthy, unintentionally raunchy popcorn bucket tie-in? Was it the fanbase of the "Dune" franchise that helped boost its popularity? Or — and this is the most pertinent question — had audiences been primed for the next chapter thanks to 2021's "Dune: Part One?"
If the answer to that last question is "Yes,...
As the old saying goes, failure is an orphan while success has many fathers. Did "Dune: Part Two" succeed solely on its own merits? Was it helped by a robust press tour, along with a buzzworthy, unintentionally raunchy popcorn bucket tie-in? Was it the fanbase of the "Dune" franchise that helped boost its popularity? Or — and this is the most pertinent question — had audiences been primed for the next chapter thanks to 2021's "Dune: Part One?"
If the answer to that last question is "Yes,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Fears of a future where artificial intelligence overpowers flesh-and-blood humans have always been a paramount tenet of sci-fi storytelling. And when these sentient robots closely resemble human behavior and exterior appearance (as in “Blade Runner” or “AI Artificial Intelligence”), then the conundrum of whether they should be granted human dignity rather than being seen as disposable presents itself. But the closer that such a hypothetical reality feels to our present — with generative AI threatening artistic creation, for example — the less likely it seems we will ever feel compassion for these entities.
French director Jérémie Périn’s cyberpunk mystery “Mars Express” manages to further complicate our sentiments with its dense yet satisfying world-building. A gripping, heady and refreshing 2D animated take on the perils of man and machine coexisting, Périn’s first feature as a director inserts the necessary exposition in a mostly natural manner so we incrementally become aware of how this reality functions.
French director Jérémie Périn’s cyberpunk mystery “Mars Express” manages to further complicate our sentiments with its dense yet satisfying world-building. A gripping, heady and refreshing 2D animated take on the perils of man and machine coexisting, Périn’s first feature as a director inserts the necessary exposition in a mostly natural manner so we incrementally become aware of how this reality functions.
- 5/3/2024
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Variety Film + TV
10. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Whenever Stanley Kubrick is involved, you know there has to be something outstanding. 2001: A Space Odyssey follows an adventure to Jupiter where the astronauts have to oppose their board computer that tries to stop them…
But more than a good movie, it’s an unforgettable visual experience, an experiment in bizarre.
You can watch 2001: A Space Odyssey on Max, Netflix, and Prime Video.
9. Once Upon A Time In America (1984)
Sergio Leone’s Once Upon A Time In America isn’t special due to its captivating story of a small-time criminal turned mafia kingpin. The movie's sensational visuals could have been less impressive in our eyes, too — if not for the fact that in 1984, there was no CGI, and its stunning shots were all done with practical effects alone.
You can watch Once Upon A Time In America on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Life of Pi...
Whenever Stanley Kubrick is involved, you know there has to be something outstanding. 2001: A Space Odyssey follows an adventure to Jupiter where the astronauts have to oppose their board computer that tries to stop them…
But more than a good movie, it’s an unforgettable visual experience, an experiment in bizarre.
You can watch 2001: A Space Odyssey on Max, Netflix, and Prime Video.
9. Once Upon A Time In America (1984)
Sergio Leone’s Once Upon A Time In America isn’t special due to its captivating story of a small-time criminal turned mafia kingpin. The movie's sensational visuals could have been less impressive in our eyes, too — if not for the fact that in 1984, there was no CGI, and its stunning shots were all done with practical effects alone.
You can watch Once Upon A Time In America on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Life of Pi...
- 5/2/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Science fiction was one of the first genres in the history of cinema, and it has undergone the most dramatic changes in its more than one hundred years of existence.
By making the leap from literature to film in the 1900s, sci-fi was able to greatly expand its reach. What began as a flight of fancy on paper blossomed in front of the camera, and the genre began to explore new, exciting subgenres on the screen. Dozens of popular novels were adapted and given visual substance.
But it wasn't just adaptations that pushed directors to new horizons – many of their stories reflected everyday life through a futuristic prism. Films like Planet of the Apes and Blade Runner influenced the development of science fiction as a genre with its own tropes, traits, and cinematic language.
But neither Blade Runner, nor Planet of the Apes, nor even Kubrick's cult classic 2001:...
By making the leap from literature to film in the 1900s, sci-fi was able to greatly expand its reach. What began as a flight of fancy on paper blossomed in front of the camera, and the genre began to explore new, exciting subgenres on the screen. Dozens of popular novels were adapted and given visual substance.
But it wasn't just adaptations that pushed directors to new horizons – many of their stories reflected everyday life through a futuristic prism. Films like Planet of the Apes and Blade Runner influenced the development of science fiction as a genre with its own tropes, traits, and cinematic language.
But neither Blade Runner, nor Planet of the Apes, nor even Kubrick's cult classic 2001:...
- 5/2/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Said to be a mix of Top Gun and Back To The Future, T-Minus will be an expensive-sounding action thriller based on a Philip K Dick short story. Michael B Jordan will co-produce.
Michael B Jordan, who’s currently working with Ryan Coogler on his currently untitled horror movie, now has another major project in the works. Called T-Minus, it’ll be produced by Jordan through his company, Outlier Society, in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios.
The script will be co-written by Drew Pearce, who wrote the upcoming The Fall Guy, and Nick Cuse, writer of TV’s Watchmen and Masters Of The Air.
What’s really intriguing about T-Minus – for this writer at least – is that it’s based on a Philip K Dick short story, A Little Something For Us Tempunauts.
First published in 1974, it’s about three time travellers (the Tempunauts of the title) whose mission to...
Michael B Jordan, who’s currently working with Ryan Coogler on his currently untitled horror movie, now has another major project in the works. Called T-Minus, it’ll be produced by Jordan through his company, Outlier Society, in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios.
The script will be co-written by Drew Pearce, who wrote the upcoming The Fall Guy, and Nick Cuse, writer of TV’s Watchmen and Masters Of The Air.
What’s really intriguing about T-Minus – for this writer at least – is that it’s based on a Philip K Dick short story, A Little Something For Us Tempunauts.
First published in 1974, it’s about three time travellers (the Tempunauts of the title) whose mission to...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Any prequel to the Alien series would face a challenge. If we forget for a moment that Alien 3 ever happened, the first two films in the series were absolute classics. They are as influential today as they were when they were first released in 1979 and 1986, respectively.
The main problem with 2017's Alien: Covenant was a departure from what made those two movies so good.
Too much tech, not enough tension
Alien and Aliens are big movies that benefited from an almost B-movie feel. Of course, filmmaking was very different when Ridley Scott's directing career was in its infancy, but you get the sense that he wasn't just working within constraints – he really understood his craft.
Alien: Covenant embraced CGI to such an extent that it often felt like it was so far removed from the originals that it was a different franchise. You certainly wouldn't have guessed that...
The main problem with 2017's Alien: Covenant was a departure from what made those two movies so good.
Too much tech, not enough tension
Alien and Aliens are big movies that benefited from an almost B-movie feel. Of course, filmmaking was very different when Ridley Scott's directing career was in its infancy, but you get the sense that he wasn't just working within constraints – he really understood his craft.
Alien: Covenant embraced CGI to such an extent that it often felt like it was so far removed from the originals that it was a different franchise. You certainly wouldn't have guessed that...
- 4/24/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
Everyone knows Sir Ridley Scott as the director of Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator. These films have long since become modern classics, beloved by millions of viewers around the world.
However, the film industry did not immediately recognize the talents of the stubborn Brit, who was used to controlling every second of the filmmaking process. It took the world several decades to recognize the genius of his directorial discoveries.
Ridley Scott's films have one thing in common – fame and recognition come to them only with time. In the extensive filmography of the British director there are a number of unnoticed films, including outright failures. But above all, there are movies whose potential was not recognized by the audience.
Prometheus Was Panned by Critics
A movie about an expedition in search of human origins, Prometheus, as critics have shown, tried to discover the same topics as the cult Alien.
But the...
However, the film industry did not immediately recognize the talents of the stubborn Brit, who was used to controlling every second of the filmmaking process. It took the world several decades to recognize the genius of his directorial discoveries.
Ridley Scott's films have one thing in common – fame and recognition come to them only with time. In the extensive filmography of the British director there are a number of unnoticed films, including outright failures. But above all, there are movies whose potential was not recognized by the audience.
Prometheus Was Panned by Critics
A movie about an expedition in search of human origins, Prometheus, as critics have shown, tried to discover the same topics as the cult Alien.
But the...
- 4/23/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
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