The year 2023 witnessed some grand records of epic proportions at the box office. While the phenomenon of Barbinheimer dominated much of the summer last year, the Japanese kaiju flick Godzilla Minus One won hearts for its impressive storyline, brilliant visuals, and a heart-wrenching tale.
Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
Created, written, and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie later made history when it was nominated and won an Oscar. After a limited theatrical release, fans have been eagerly awaiting its digital release. And in a surprise move, the movie has just been released on Netflix worldwide, along with the official account of the movie hinting that they might be working on a sequel.
Godzilla Minus One Drops a Major Hit Out of the Blue A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
The Greatest Film of All Time, as far as the Godzilla franchise is concerned, the Japanese...
Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
Created, written, and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie later made history when it was nominated and won an Oscar. After a limited theatrical release, fans have been eagerly awaiting its digital release. And in a surprise move, the movie has just been released on Netflix worldwide, along with the official account of the movie hinting that they might be working on a sequel.
Godzilla Minus One Drops a Major Hit Out of the Blue A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
The Greatest Film of All Time, as far as the Godzilla franchise is concerned, the Japanese...
- 6/1/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Unfortunately for viewers who like to try new shows and are always looking for something new, streaming platforms and studios aren't very generous when it comes to renewing their shows. This has already been pointed out by Netflix viewers who are unhappy with unfair and abrupt cancellations, but the same can be said of most platforms.
Apple TV Plus, however, is a different story. Out of the 10 TV shows that the network has had to make a decision on so far in 2024, only 3 have been canceled, while 7 have been renewed. Check out the list below to see which ones didn't survive.
Renewed: Criminal Record
Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi's crime drama is everything the best the genre has to offer. It's dark and gritty, aesthetically pleasing and truly compelling. The show does a great job of portraying police work and an interesting dynamic between the young and restless detective...
Apple TV Plus, however, is a different story. Out of the 10 TV shows that the network has had to make a decision on so far in 2024, only 3 have been canceled, while 7 have been renewed. Check out the list below to see which ones didn't survive.
Renewed: Criminal Record
Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi's crime drama is everything the best the genre has to offer. It's dark and gritty, aesthetically pleasing and truly compelling. The show does a great job of portraying police work and an interesting dynamic between the young and restless detective...
- 5/31/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
The Jurassic Park / Jurassic World franchise is continuing – and it’s doing so without any of the leads from the previous movies. The new film in the series is aiming for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release, and when it reaches the screen, it will be introducing us to a new batch of characters. Those played by Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern are out, as are the ones played by Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. So far, we’ve heard that the new Jurassic World movie is set to star Mahershala Ali (Green Book), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Anatomy of a Scandal), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and a bunch of hungry dinosaurs. Now Deadline reveals that the cast is being rounded out with the addition of Luna Blaise.
Blaise is best known for playing Olive Stone on 62 episodes of the TV series Manifest.
Blaise is best known for playing Olive Stone on 62 episodes of the TV series Manifest.
- 5/31/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Mads Mikkelsen...Cillian Murphy...Giancarlo Esposito...by now, we know you've seen the same old names suggested for the McU's Doctor Doom time and time again.
With The Fantastic Four fast approaching and rumours swirling that the Latverian dictator will appear in a post-credits scene, all signs point to us meeting the new Victor Von Doom as soon as next year. However, none of the popular decisions listed above seem like a perfect fit to us.
In this feature, we've rounded up several alternative suggestions who would each be suitably terrifying and formidable as the McU's Doom. Crucially, they're not the names you'd necessarily expect to see.
To find out who we think could square off with Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing as a villain capable of being the next Saga's big bad, click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
7. Jesse Plemons
Breaking Bad put...
With The Fantastic Four fast approaching and rumours swirling that the Latverian dictator will appear in a post-credits scene, all signs point to us meeting the new Victor Von Doom as soon as next year. However, none of the popular decisions listed above seem like a perfect fit to us.
In this feature, we've rounded up several alternative suggestions who would each be suitably terrifying and formidable as the McU's Doom. Crucially, they're not the names you'd necessarily expect to see.
To find out who we think could square off with Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing as a villain capable of being the next Saga's big bad, click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
7. Jesse Plemons
Breaking Bad put...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: Netflix’s latest original is a Japanese series adaptation of 2011 French film Les Émotifs Anonymes (Romantics Anonymous).
The project, going under the working title of Romantics Anonymous, will feature talent from Japan and Korea — two of the core countries at the center of Netflix’s strategy in Asia. Shun Oguri (Godzilla vs. Kong), Han Hyo-Joo (Moving), Yuri Nakamura and Jin Akanishi have been cast in the series, with Sho Tsukikawa (Yu Yu Hakusho), who’s also known for numerous romantic films, attached to direct.
Yong Film — the Korean producer behind the likes of Believer 2, The Call, 20th Century Girl and My Name is Loh Kiwan — has developed the project as its first Japanese series.
Lee Ha Jun (Parasite) will lead the production design, including the central chocolate boutique set. Yang Jin Mo (Parasite) will serve as editor, and Dalpalan will work on the music. Production has begun ahead of a 2025 debut,...
The project, going under the working title of Romantics Anonymous, will feature talent from Japan and Korea — two of the core countries at the center of Netflix’s strategy in Asia. Shun Oguri (Godzilla vs. Kong), Han Hyo-Joo (Moving), Yuri Nakamura and Jin Akanishi have been cast in the series, with Sho Tsukikawa (Yu Yu Hakusho), who’s also known for numerous romantic films, attached to direct.
Yong Film — the Korean producer behind the likes of Believer 2, The Call, 20th Century Girl and My Name is Loh Kiwan — has developed the project as its first Japanese series.
Lee Ha Jun (Parasite) will lead the production design, including the central chocolate boutique set. Yang Jin Mo (Parasite) will serve as editor, and Dalpalan will work on the music. Production has begun ahead of a 2025 debut,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
A major A-list star is in talks for a key role in Universal Pictures' upcoming Jurassic World movie, but if he signs on, it will leave a huge question mark over a long in-development Marvel Studios reboot.
THR reports that Marhershala Ali is negotiating to star in the fourth Jurassic World film alongside lead Scarlett Johansson. Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo are also on board in supporting roles, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is set to helm.
Production is said to be gearing up for mid-June in London... which is also around the time Blade is (or was) expected to begin filming.
The trade report doesn't mention Blade, but it seems highly unlikely that Ali would be lining up this Jw role if he was still planning to play the Daywalker - unless the MCU project has been hit with yet...
THR reports that Marhershala Ali is negotiating to star in the fourth Jurassic World film alongside lead Scarlett Johansson. Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo are also on board in supporting roles, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is set to helm.
Production is said to be gearing up for mid-June in London... which is also around the time Blade is (or was) expected to begin filming.
The trade report doesn't mention Blade, but it seems highly unlikely that Ali would be lining up this Jw role if he was still planning to play the Daywalker - unless the MCU project has been hit with yet...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
After a 160-ft tall prehistoric monster rises out of the sea and crushes an entire village in 1954's "Godzilla," all hell breaks loose. Professionals scramble to study this ginormous beast in hopes of understanding its motives but soon realize that its mutated form follows no logic while leaving destruction in its wake. Even after a 100-ft electrified fence is built to keep the monster out, it demolishes this obstacle with its atomic breath along with the city of Tokyo, leaving thousands dead and injured before temporarily returning to the sea.
The only way director Ishirō Honda and special effects creator Eiji Tsuburaya could portray Godzilla's unforgettable Tokyo rampage was through practical means, and it was certainly not easy to pull off. At the time, Godzilla was portrayed by a man in a rubber suit — namely Nakajima Haruo, who brought the iconic monster's telltale mannerisms to life — which meant that...
The only way director Ishirō Honda and special effects creator Eiji Tsuburaya could portray Godzilla's unforgettable Tokyo rampage was through practical means, and it was certainly not easy to pull off. At the time, Godzilla was portrayed by a man in a rubber suit — namely Nakajima Haruo, who brought the iconic monster's telltale mannerisms to life — which meant that...
- 5/30/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
We’ve been waiting a few years to see if and when the Marvel Cinematic Universe Blade reboot that’s set to star Mahershala Ali of Green Book is going to go into production – and while we continue to wait, Ali is in talks to join former MCU star Scarlett Johansson in the new Jurassic World movie that’s in the works at Universal! As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Ali tends to be very selective and usually avoids Hollywood blockbuster-type projects (aside from Blade), so getting him to sign on for a role would be a big “get” for this project.
If Ali’s deal closes, he’ll be sharing the screen with Johansson (Black Widow), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Anatomy of a Scandal), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and a bunch of hungry dinosaurs. This new Jurassic World movie will have Gareth Edwards directing the film from a...
If Ali’s deal closes, he’ll be sharing the screen with Johansson (Black Widow), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Anatomy of a Scandal), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and a bunch of hungry dinosaurs. This new Jurassic World movie will have Gareth Edwards directing the film from a...
- 5/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The next installment in the Jurassic World franchise continues to build its main cast, with THR reporting today that Mahershala Ali (Marvel’s upcoming Blade) is now in talks.
Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Rupert Friend (Asteroid City) and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) are also on board to star.
Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.
Jurassic World returns to theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more.
The new movie is expected to usher in a brand new Jurassic Era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World, from what we gather, plans to take the franchise in a new direction, with plot details under wraps.
Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Rupert Friend (Asteroid City) and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) are also on board to star.
Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.
Jurassic World returns to theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more.
The new movie is expected to usher in a brand new Jurassic Era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World, from what we gather, plans to take the franchise in a new direction, with plot details under wraps.
- 5/30/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The South Asian House (Sah) initiative, which aims to highlight, recognize and appreciate South Asians in film and television, has unveiled its program for this year’s Tribeca Festival in New York.
For the centerpiece Build Bridges, Create Impact summit on June 12, Sah founders Monika Samtani and Rohi Mirza Pandya have partnered with Moxmo Media and Jayaram in collaboration with Facet, Walmart, and iHeartMedia. The afternoon will spotlight multiethnic talent and creative entrepreneurs with a focus on emerging leaders. Vivek Jayaram, founder of Jayaram Law, will lead the Script to Screen: How Do I Fund This Thing? session with filmmakers and funders, while Samtani will lead a discussion on supporting untapped talent.
The summit will conclude with an Art of Impact panel led by Mirza Pandya that will explore the balance filmmakers must strike to connect global audiences to their film’s participants and causes. The discussion will include a...
For the centerpiece Build Bridges, Create Impact summit on June 12, Sah founders Monika Samtani and Rohi Mirza Pandya have partnered with Moxmo Media and Jayaram in collaboration with Facet, Walmart, and iHeartMedia. The afternoon will spotlight multiethnic talent and creative entrepreneurs with a focus on emerging leaders. Vivek Jayaram, founder of Jayaram Law, will lead the Script to Screen: How Do I Fund This Thing? session with filmmakers and funders, while Samtani will lead a discussion on supporting untapped talent.
The summit will conclude with an Art of Impact panel led by Mirza Pandya that will explore the balance filmmakers must strike to connect global audiences to their film’s participants and causes. The discussion will include a...
- 5/30/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
As the format continues to slowly gain traction – here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K UK disc releases.
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
6th May: Night Swim
10th May: Queen Rock Montreal + Live Aid
13th May: Once Upon A Time In The West...
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
6th May: Night Swim
10th May: Queen Rock Montreal + Live Aid
13th May: Once Upon A Time In The West...
- 5/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram has become the biggest film in the long-running Japanese anime franchise with takings of $89.6m (¥14.1bn), cementing its position as the most successful Japanese film of 2024 to date.
The 27th instalment of the popular Detective Conan series reached 9.77 million admissions as of May 27 and now ranks as the 12th highest-grossing Japanese film of all time at the local box office. It has topped the box office for six consecutive weekends in Japan.
The Million-Dollar Pentagram is the latest story set in the world of Conan Edogawa, the child-sized detective created by manga author Gosho Aoyama in 1994. The films,...
The 27th instalment of the popular Detective Conan series reached 9.77 million admissions as of May 27 and now ranks as the 12th highest-grossing Japanese film of all time at the local box office. It has topped the box office for six consecutive weekends in Japan.
The Million-Dollar Pentagram is the latest story set in the world of Conan Edogawa, the child-sized detective created by manga author Gosho Aoyama in 1994. The films,...
- 5/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
MonsterVerse is currently one of the most significant franchises in pop culture. It kickstarted with 2014’s Godzilla and went on to produce 4 films and 2 TV series. However, there is one film in the franchise that was initially conceived as a different venture, Kong: Skull Island.
The 2017 film was initially planned as a sequel to 2005’s King Kong. After the critical and commercial success of Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, he thought of making a sequel. Co-incidentally, the director of the last two MonsterVerse films, Adam Wingard, was slated to direct it.
A still from King Kong | Universal Pictures
In an interview, director Adam Wingard revealed that he never had to make any official pitch for his MonsterVerse films. He shared the exciting story about the connection shared between Kong: Skull Island and the iconic Peter Jackson film starring Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Naomi Watts.
Kong: Skull Island was...
The 2017 film was initially planned as a sequel to 2005’s King Kong. After the critical and commercial success of Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, he thought of making a sequel. Co-incidentally, the director of the last two MonsterVerse films, Adam Wingard, was slated to direct it.
A still from King Kong | Universal Pictures
In an interview, director Adam Wingard revealed that he never had to make any official pitch for his MonsterVerse films. He shared the exciting story about the connection shared between Kong: Skull Island and the iconic Peter Jackson film starring Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Naomi Watts.
Kong: Skull Island was...
- 5/29/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga may technically be winning the weekend box office; however, the film has performed quite a bit below the projected expectations. Despite the total numbers of its debut weekend, another version of Furiosa may also become available for fans in the future. Some may recall that George Miller’s previous entry, Mad Max: Fury Road, received a black & white version over a year later, which was dubbed “Black & Chrome.” The black & white version of Fury Road was a vision that Miller had intended, but the studio would not allow it. Instead, Miller had released a post-apocalyptic movie that had a rare rich color saturation.
With the release of Furiosa and its close ties with Fury Road, many fans of Miller’s would wonder if he’d plan on releasing a similar black & white version. ScreenRant has revealed that it is indeed in the cards. Miller...
With the release of Furiosa and its close ties with Fury Road, many fans of Miller’s would wonder if he’d plan on releasing a similar black & white version. ScreenRant has revealed that it is indeed in the cards. Miller...
- 5/28/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Nothing comes easy for “The Fall Guy” (Universal). Despite a home release 18 days after opening (typical for Universal) and outgrossing “Civil War” by $4 million despite playing for four weeks less, Alex Garland’s film shares top honors with the stuntman actioner this week on the VOD charts.
Both films, available for rental for 48 hours at $19.99, placed #1 on one chart apiece. “Civil War” leads at iTunes (ranking by transactions), while “Fall Guy” does at Fandango (calculated by revenue). One factor differentiating the two is that “Civil War” was released on Friday, while “Fall” debuted the previous Tuesday. That gave the latter an edge on Fandango, which has a weekly Monday-Sunday chart. It was #1 on iTunes on Wednesday through Friday, with “Civil War” #1 since.
“Fall” of course has been a disappointment in theaters. With a head of steam ahead of opening to excellent reviews, Ryan Gosling momentum, and a prime early May release date,...
Both films, available for rental for 48 hours at $19.99, placed #1 on one chart apiece. “Civil War” leads at iTunes (ranking by transactions), while “Fall Guy” does at Fandango (calculated by revenue). One factor differentiating the two is that “Civil War” was released on Friday, while “Fall” debuted the previous Tuesday. That gave the latter an edge on Fandango, which has a weekly Monday-Sunday chart. It was #1 on iTunes on Wednesday through Friday, with “Civil War” #1 since.
“Fall” of course has been a disappointment in theaters. With a head of steam ahead of opening to excellent reviews, Ryan Gosling momentum, and a prime early May release date,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
As Godzilla’s director Gareth Edwards prepares to helm Scarlett Johansson’s 2025 Jurassic World sequel, Universal’s project steadily builds up its cast. Making headlines, the upcoming movie reportedly hires Obi-Wan Kenobi star Rupert Friend and Baby Reindeer actor/creator Richard Gadd to join the cast.
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow | Marvel Studios
While Rupert Friend makes headlines for his alleged casting, Richard Gadd’s rumored appearance comes as a surprise to fans, considering the explosive controversies surrounding his Netflix show Baby Reindeer. Although netizens are happy to see Gadd’s progress, people are also hooked to the tabloid-laden reports surrounding the star.
Rupert Friend and Richard Gadd Joins Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 2025
Following the success of its three previous Jurassic World movies, Universal is currently preparing Scarlett Johansson’s 2025 sequel to be helmed by Gareth Edwards. According to THR, it has been confirmed that the...
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow | Marvel Studios
While Rupert Friend makes headlines for his alleged casting, Richard Gadd’s rumored appearance comes as a surprise to fans, considering the explosive controversies surrounding his Netflix show Baby Reindeer. Although netizens are happy to see Gadd’s progress, people are also hooked to the tabloid-laden reports surrounding the star.
Rupert Friend and Richard Gadd Joins Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 2025
Following the success of its three previous Jurassic World movies, Universal is currently preparing Scarlett Johansson’s 2025 sequel to be helmed by Gareth Edwards. According to THR, it has been confirmed that the...
- 5/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Inside Out 2 Box Office Opening Might Bring The Biggest Number Of 2024! (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Inside Out, the cherished Pixar movie will finally have a follow-up after over ten years! Returning to Riley Andersen’s head, Inside Out 2, shows us that she is now a mature adolescent rather than just a wide-eyed preteen. Riley’s constantly changing emotions will be used to examine the difficulties of adolescence in this new chapter.
Inside Out 2 Box Office Expectations
Disney and Pixar’s much-awaited sequel brings viewers back to Riley’s mind, who is 13 years old now, where new anthropomorphized emotions take control to keep up with her teenage feelings. The film is expected to cater for the biggest opening of 2024, destroying biggies like Dune: Part 2 and Godzilla.
Early trends promise the highest opening of 2024 for Inside Out 2, which might be around $80M-$85 Million at the domestic box office, surpassing...
Inside Out, the cherished Pixar movie will finally have a follow-up after over ten years! Returning to Riley Andersen’s head, Inside Out 2, shows us that she is now a mature adolescent rather than just a wide-eyed preteen. Riley’s constantly changing emotions will be used to examine the difficulties of adolescence in this new chapter.
Inside Out 2 Box Office Expectations
Disney and Pixar’s much-awaited sequel brings viewers back to Riley’s mind, who is 13 years old now, where new anthropomorphized emotions take control to keep up with her teenage feelings. The film is expected to cater for the biggest opening of 2024, destroying biggies like Dune: Part 2 and Godzilla.
Early trends promise the highest opening of 2024 for Inside Out 2, which might be around $80M-$85 Million at the domestic box office, surpassing...
- 5/27/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Everything about the making of 1954's "Godzilla" feels miraculous. The movie is a feat of filmmaking on every level, from its now aged yet still impressive practical effects to its bold nuclear threat story set in post-war Japan. The film utilized every trick in the book to bring its eponymous kaiju to life, from building a monster costume out of plastic and concrete to creating Godzilla's infamous roar by rubbing the loosened strings of a double bass.
The team behind the original "Godzilla" movie, which included director Ishirō Honda, special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya, and the team at Toho Studios, got creative with their moviemaking at every opportunity. Still, no amount of creative problem-solving could save the cast and crew from the forces of nature, which apparently conspired against the production during some especially sweltering days in Japan's Mie prefecture.
In the 2019 Life magazine special edition "Life: Godzilla," the...
The team behind the original "Godzilla" movie, which included director Ishirō Honda, special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya, and the team at Toho Studios, got creative with their moviemaking at every opportunity. Still, no amount of creative problem-solving could save the cast and crew from the forces of nature, which apparently conspired against the production during some especially sweltering days in Japan's Mie prefecture.
In the 2019 Life magazine special edition "Life: Godzilla," the...
- 5/26/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Elizabeth Olsen might not have been the face of Legendary’s Monster-verse, despite her status as an A-list celebrity, but the actress had what some would consider a wasted and small role in the first entry into the franchise, 2014’s Godzilla, directed by Gareth Edwards.
Elizabeth Olsen in Godzilla | Legendary Pictures
The actress revealed to Den of the Geek that, while the film focused on a 300-meter-tall nuclear lizard, Olsen was moved by the emotional beats of certain scenes in the film, which had also been something that fans had not expected from the movie, given its premise and the subject.
Elizabeth Olsen was “shocked” by a particular scene between Bryan Cranston and Juliette Binoche
Bryan Cranston in Godzilla | Legendary Pictures
Bryan Cranston‘s work in Edwards’ Godzilla has been critically praised all across the board, with the actor being hailed as the emotional core of the film in a sea of otherwise forgettable characters.
Elizabeth Olsen in Godzilla | Legendary Pictures
The actress revealed to Den of the Geek that, while the film focused on a 300-meter-tall nuclear lizard, Olsen was moved by the emotional beats of certain scenes in the film, which had also been something that fans had not expected from the movie, given its premise and the subject.
Elizabeth Olsen was “shocked” by a particular scene between Bryan Cranston and Juliette Binoche
Bryan Cranston in Godzilla | Legendary Pictures
Bryan Cranston‘s work in Edwards’ Godzilla has been critically praised all across the board, with the actor being hailed as the emotional core of the film in a sea of otherwise forgettable characters.
- 5/26/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Holy cow, May is almost over! That means June is almost here, bringing with it summer. While there are plenty of summer activities one can do outdoors, let's not forget the ultimate summer vibe: sitting inside watching TV. Hey, it gets hot out there! You could go outside and sweat a lot, or you could sit on your couch with the air conditioner blasting, watching Netflix. As is their custom, Netflix will be kicking several titles to the curb as the month rolls over, which means you better act fast to watch some of these films and TV shows. Below, we're highlighting some of best titles leaving Netflix in June 2024.
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A Nightmare On Elm Street
Wes Craven solidified himself as a master of horror with "A Nightmare on Elm Street," a slasher with an ingenious hook: the killer targets teens in their dreams.
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A Nightmare On Elm Street
Wes Craven solidified himself as a master of horror with "A Nightmare on Elm Street," a slasher with an ingenious hook: the killer targets teens in their dreams.
- 5/26/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Hey, did you forget that Elizabeth Olsen was in the 2014 "Godzilla" reboot? It's okay if you did — she has a somewhat thankless role, playing the wife of the film's main (human) character, Mr. Boring (not his real name), portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Olsen's character spends most of the film on her own or hanging out with her son (Carson Bolde). When she's not doing that, she's standing in the rain and looking up at Godzilla with a shocked face. To be clear: Olsen is fine in the role, she just doesn't have a whole lot to do.
The nature of spending most of the film removed from a majority of the action ended up having an emotional impact on Olsen when she finally got to see "Godzilla." In Olsen's own words, she was "shocked" by some of the film's emotional beats, and there's a good chance she wouldn't have felt...
The nature of spending most of the film removed from a majority of the action ended up having an emotional impact on Olsen when she finally got to see "Godzilla." In Olsen's own words, she was "shocked" by some of the film's emotional beats, and there's a good chance she wouldn't have felt...
- 5/26/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and the box office is looking grim. The “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” is on track to score the lowest No. 1 Memorial Day weekend in nearly three decades, since 1998’s “Casper,” with an estimated $31 million take. But traditionally, the holiday weekend is a big one for moviegoing – kids are out of school, adults have three days off and the summer movie season is ready to roll.
For that reason, it feels like a good time to look back at the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend box office openings of all time, dating back to 1996. Now it’s important to note these are Memorial Day weekend openings not Memorial Day weekend box office champions – “The Day After Tomorrow” pulled in over $85 million when it opened in 2004, but the top film at the box office for the holiday weekend was holdover “Shrek 2.”
Interestingly enough, while the acclaimed...
For that reason, it feels like a good time to look back at the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend box office openings of all time, dating back to 1996. Now it’s important to note these are Memorial Day weekend openings not Memorial Day weekend box office champions – “The Day After Tomorrow” pulled in over $85 million when it opened in 2004, but the top film at the box office for the holiday weekend was holdover “Shrek 2.”
Interestingly enough, while the acclaimed...
- 5/25/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
On this week's episode of the Empire Podcast, the doctor is in. Doctor George Miller, that is, as the MD turned visionary director returns to the big screen with his latest slice of post-apocalyptic madness, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. So, naturally, our Chris Hewitt went along and had a big old chat with Dr. George, as we're reliably informed they call him in Australia, and we bring you the full version of that engrossing interview. [46:15-1:14:25 approx.)
Then, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, John Nugent, and James Dyer for a fun episode in which they review Furiosa, Jennifer Lopez' Atlas, Richard Linklater's Hit Man, and The Garfield Movie; discuss the week's movie news, including X-Men, Star Trek and Godzilla developments; and, in a spoilerific listener question section, talk about their favourite movie farewells (this episode is dedicated to Jürgen Norbert Klopp). Hope you guys have seen noted 'Allo 'Allo prequel,...
Then, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, John Nugent, and James Dyer for a fun episode in which they review Furiosa, Jennifer Lopez' Atlas, Richard Linklater's Hit Man, and The Garfield Movie; discuss the week's movie news, including X-Men, Star Trek and Godzilla developments; and, in a spoilerific listener question section, talk about their favourite movie farewells (this episode is dedicated to Jürgen Norbert Klopp). Hope you guys have seen noted 'Allo 'Allo prequel,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
Challengers by Joseph K. Roman
Deadpool & Wolverine by Youssef Kirah
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga by Bartos Gyorgy
Godzilla: Minus One by Phantom City Creative
In A Violent Nature by...
Challengers by Joseph K. Roman
Deadpool & Wolverine by Youssef Kirah
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga by Bartos Gyorgy
Godzilla: Minus One by Phantom City Creative
In A Violent Nature by...
- 5/25/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Jurassic World 4: Chris Pratt Talks About His Potential Return In The $3 Billion Franchise. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Jurassic World, led by Chris Pratt, is one of Hollywood’s successful blockbuster franchises. The film series is all set to release a fourth installment with a potential new cast. Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey is reported to star opposite Scarlett Johansson in the Jurassic World 4 movie. Amidst that, Pratt has dropped a dicey comment about his potential return to the franchise.
The first film in the Pratt-led franchise came out in 2015, followed by the sequel in 2018. The trilogy was completed with 2022’s Jurassic World: Dominion. The 2015 release was set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park and is set on the same fictional island of Isla Nublar. The Og actors from the Jurassic Park franchise returned in the 2022 film Jurassic World: Dominion- Laura Dern, Sam Neil, and Jeff Goldblum appeared together after several years.
Jurassic World, led by Chris Pratt, is one of Hollywood’s successful blockbuster franchises. The film series is all set to release a fourth installment with a potential new cast. Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey is reported to star opposite Scarlett Johansson in the Jurassic World 4 movie. Amidst that, Pratt has dropped a dicey comment about his potential return to the franchise.
The first film in the Pratt-led franchise came out in 2015, followed by the sequel in 2018. The trilogy was completed with 2022’s Jurassic World: Dominion. The 2015 release was set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park and is set on the same fictional island of Isla Nublar. The Og actors from the Jurassic Park franchise returned in the 2022 film Jurassic World: Dominion- Laura Dern, Sam Neil, and Jeff Goldblum appeared together after several years.
- 5/25/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
L to r) Godzilla and Kong in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Monsterverse is on fire! With five films and two series under its belt, the world can’t seem to get enough of Godzilla and Kong. The latest installment, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is roaring its way to box office success, proving the franchise’s enduring appeal. But what’s the secret behind this cinematic universe’s triumph? Adam Wingard, the director of both The New Empire and Godzilla vs. Kong, has a theory. (Click on the media bar below to hear Adam Wingard) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Adam-Wingard_Fans_Monsterverse_.wav Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire still playing in theaters.
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- 5/24/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
We know that the MonsterVerse franchise is extremely popular. What started off as a Godzilla and King Kong reboot became a major cinematic franchise that brought the studio a lot of money. In the meantime, a television series – Monarch: Legacy of Monsters – was also launched and became a global hit, with fans eagerly awaiting a new season. The series was co-created by Matt Fraction and Chris Black, and the latter is going to be at the center of this report.
The topic we wanted to share with you is related to an interview between Christopher Rosen and Chris Black, one of the co-creators of the series. The two of them had a talk as part of the GoldDerby podcast and it was so interesting that we absolutely had to report on it.
As you can assume, Rosen and Black talked about a lot of things, but there is a very interesting one that was discussed,...
The topic we wanted to share with you is related to an interview between Christopher Rosen and Chris Black, one of the co-creators of the series. The two of them had a talk as part of the GoldDerby podcast and it was so interesting that we absolutely had to report on it.
As you can assume, Rosen and Black talked about a lot of things, but there is a very interesting one that was discussed,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The first season of Legendary’s MonsterVerse TV series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ran on Apple TV+ from November into January (you can read our own Alex Maidy’s review of the first batch of episodes Here), and while Godzilla was an important figure in that season, it wrapped up with an episode that indicated Kong might be taking the spotlight if there were to be a follow-up. The show was co-developed by Chris Black (Star Trek: Enterprise) and Matt Fraction (Hawkeye), and during a recent interview with Gold Derby, Black said that Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 is aiming to be bigger and better – while giving viewers the Kong action they’re hoping to see.
Black told Gold Derby (with thanks to our friends at Bloody Disgusting for the transcription), “I think where we left the season gave us so much fertile territory for storytelling. Keiko comes back, we...
Black told Gold Derby (with thanks to our friends at Bloody Disgusting for the transcription), “I think where we left the season gave us so much fertile territory for storytelling. Keiko comes back, we...
- 5/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
After a no-brainer Dlc crossover with Lovecraftian fishing sim Dredge that was released last year, Mintrocket’s Dave the Diver is pulling another no-brainer with its next Dlc: bringing the King of the Monsters himself, Godzilla, into the game as a free Dlc. Available now, the Dlc adds Godzilla-related content to Dave the Diver, along with some tweaks and bug fixes.
The story goes that G-Force has been following Godzilla, leading them to the depths of the Blue Hole. While doing his diving thing, Dave is confronted with Godzilla, injured and recovering from his wounds. It’s not long before one of Godzilla’s foes, the mutated crustacean Ebirah, shows up to cause trouble.
The Godzilla Dlc adds three new missions that centre around the kaiju himself, along with new dishes inspired by Godzilla and Ebirah. You can also collect Godzilla figures that have been scattered throughout the ocean.
The story goes that G-Force has been following Godzilla, leading them to the depths of the Blue Hole. While doing his diving thing, Dave is confronted with Godzilla, injured and recovering from his wounds. It’s not long before one of Godzilla’s foes, the mutated crustacean Ebirah, shows up to cause trouble.
The Godzilla Dlc adds three new missions that centre around the kaiju himself, along with new dishes inspired by Godzilla and Ebirah. You can also collect Godzilla figures that have been scattered throughout the ocean.
- 5/23/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Earlier this week, we learned that Adam Wingard will no longer direct the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel. He previously helmed Godzilla vs. Kong, but cut his teeth on smaller action movies like You're Next and The Guest.
Today, we bring word from scooper @MyTimeToShineH that Wingard is in the running to helm Spider-Man 4 for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures.
His potential hiring would almost certainly divide opinions, though it's worth noting that Wingard currently has plans to helm a new action thriller, Onslaught, which is prepping for a fall shoot. That alone likely takes him out of the running.
The director also seems far more interested in finally bringing Thundercats to the big screen.
"Simon [Barrett] and I are still actively working on the script," he said earlier this year. "We finished our last draft basically right when I was going into production on [Godzilla x...
Today, we bring word from scooper @MyTimeToShineH that Wingard is in the running to helm Spider-Man 4 for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures.
His potential hiring would almost certainly divide opinions, though it's worth noting that Wingard currently has plans to helm a new action thriller, Onslaught, which is prepping for a fall shoot. That alone likely takes him out of the running.
The director also seems far more interested in finally bringing Thundercats to the big screen.
"Simon [Barrett] and I are still actively working on the script," he said earlier this year. "We finished our last draft basically right when I was going into production on [Godzilla x...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
by Alyssa Charpentier
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength,” remarked Francis de Sales. This seemingly contradictory adage finds a home not only in the 16th century but also in female movie characters from the Japanese Godzilla series. The Godzilla saga, which celebrates its 70th birthday this year, features numerous inspiring women. Refer to “Gojira,” the 1954 original, for a glimpse at its first, Emiko Yamane (Momoko Kochi). Emiko's tender heart shines in her caregiving for the film's wounded and her convictions that compel scientist Daisuke Serizawa to use his apocalyptic Oxygen Destroyer device against Godzilla. Noriko Oishi (Minami Hamabe) is the franchise's most recent figure of female endurance in “Godzilla Minus One” (2023): she courageously rears a small child—not even her own—following postwar Japan's devastation while living with an emotionally tortured, disgraced young Kamikaze who doesn't intend to marry her (a precarious...
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength,” remarked Francis de Sales. This seemingly contradictory adage finds a home not only in the 16th century but also in female movie characters from the Japanese Godzilla series. The Godzilla saga, which celebrates its 70th birthday this year, features numerous inspiring women. Refer to “Gojira,” the 1954 original, for a glimpse at its first, Emiko Yamane (Momoko Kochi). Emiko's tender heart shines in her caregiving for the film's wounded and her convictions that compel scientist Daisuke Serizawa to use his apocalyptic Oxygen Destroyer device against Godzilla. Noriko Oishi (Minami Hamabe) is the franchise's most recent figure of female endurance in “Godzilla Minus One” (2023): she courageously rears a small child—not even her own—following postwar Japan's devastation while living with an emotionally tortured, disgraced young Kamikaze who doesn't intend to marry her (a precarious...
- 5/22/2024
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
The next installment in the Jurassic World franchise continues to build its main cast, with THR reporting tonight that Rupert Friend (Asteroid City) is the latest actor to sign on.
He’ll join the previously announced Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) in the franchise’s next film.
Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.
Jurassic World returns to theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more.
The new movie is expected to usher in a brand new Jurassic Era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World, from what we gather, plans to take the franchise in a new direction,...
He’ll join the previously announced Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) in the franchise’s next film.
Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.
Jurassic World returns to theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more.
The new movie is expected to usher in a brand new Jurassic Era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World, from what we gather, plans to take the franchise in a new direction,...
- 5/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The MonsterVerse has, somewhat quietly, become one of the most reliable franchises going in Hollywood at the moment. For a full decade dating back to 2014's "Godzilla" right up through this year's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," these films have built up a loyal audience with no signs of fatigue on the part of the viewers. While Warner Bros. and Legendary are quickly looking to get a new installment going, they will need a new director, as we recently learned that Adam Wingard will not be returning to the helm. So, who should take his place?
Wingard is the only filmmaker to direct two MonsterVerse installments, having helmed 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" as well as "The New Empire," which now ranks as the highest-grossing "Godzilla" movie ever. So sure, the studio would probably have liked him to return, but he's busy with other projects. Besides, that just opens the...
Wingard is the only filmmaker to direct two MonsterVerse installments, having helmed 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" as well as "The New Empire," which now ranks as the highest-grossing "Godzilla" movie ever. So sure, the studio would probably have liked him to return, but he's busy with other projects. Besides, that just opens the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
With the release of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” on May 10, this year’s Best Visual Effects Oscar race just got a lot more interesting. That’s because we’re almost guaranteed to get three, possibly even four, movies in the race that are follow-ups to previous Visual Effects nominees. “Apes” is likely to be the fourth movie in its franchise nominated for the innovative performance capture used to help create the film’s photo-realistic apes. Three previous films, starring Andy Serkis, were nominated for Oscars in the category in 2011, 2014, and 2017, but none of them won.
The work done by director Wes Ball and his team has made “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” a serious contender in multiple below-the-line categories, not just visual effects. Its production design and sound are equally impressive. But the academy branch that’s most likely to be impressed will be the...
The work done by director Wes Ball and his team has made “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” a serious contender in multiple below-the-line categories, not just visual effects. Its production design and sound are equally impressive. But the academy branch that’s most likely to be impressed will be the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Steven Spielberg was instrumental in making Jurassic World (2015) the third-highest-grossing film at the time of its release. Spielberg, who served as an executive producer in the film, suggested the idea of a functional dinosaur park to the writers. The film has now dropped a few positions on the box office-based ranking but remains the best among the Jurassic Park sequels.
A still from Jurassic World (2015) | Universal Pictures
Universal Studios managed to bring out two more films in the series, but even Spielberg won’t be able to save the quality drop in the movies as the franchise looks for a reboot. He has made it clear that he will not be returning as a director in the Jurassic Park franchise.
Steven Spielberg Won’t Helm Another Jurassic World Film
Steven Spielberg on the set of Jaws | Universal Pictures
Chris Pratt landed the lead role in Jurassic World, a sequel to...
A still from Jurassic World (2015) | Universal Pictures
Universal Studios managed to bring out two more films in the series, but even Spielberg won’t be able to save the quality drop in the movies as the franchise looks for a reboot. He has made it clear that he will not be returning as a director in the Jurassic Park franchise.
Steven Spielberg Won’t Helm Another Jurassic World Film
Steven Spielberg on the set of Jaws | Universal Pictures
Chris Pratt landed the lead role in Jurassic World, a sequel to...
- 5/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
It was recently announced that Warner Bros./Legendary are officially moving forward with a follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, with writer Dave Callaham enlisted to pen the script for the untitled movie.
There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but it seems Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and its predecessor Godzilla vs. Kong, was set to return.
Was being the operative word.
According to THR, Wingard is no longer in line to direct the project. Though the report stresses that he didn't have a deal in place, anyway, it sounds like he was tentatively attached prior to a parting of ways, which is described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."
Wingard is now expected to turn his attention to his next project, a new original feature that he wanted to tackle...
There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but it seems Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and its predecessor Godzilla vs. Kong, was set to return.
Was being the operative word.
According to THR, Wingard is no longer in line to direct the project. Though the report stresses that he didn't have a deal in place, anyway, it sounds like he was tentatively attached prior to a parting of ways, which is described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."
Wingard is now expected to turn his attention to his next project, a new original feature that he wanted to tackle...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It looks like the third film for the Godzilla x Kong franchise won’t be happening soon after director Adam Wingard exits the project. The latest installment, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has proved to be a tremendous success for Legendary Pictures.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Wingard co-wrote and helmed The New Empire with the intention of telling more stories from the famed MonsterVerse. He also revealed he’s working on another project which may have caused the delay of another Godzilla movie.
Adam Wingard Exits Godzilla x Kong After Expressing Interest In A Trilogy
In a post from The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet confirmed Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard’s departure from the franchise. Their sources claimed that “the parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues.” The report also said that “the door remains open for a future return.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Wingard co-wrote and helmed The New Empire with the intention of telling more stories from the famed MonsterVerse. He also revealed he’s working on another project which may have caused the delay of another Godzilla movie.
Adam Wingard Exits Godzilla x Kong After Expressing Interest In A Trilogy
In a post from The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet confirmed Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard’s departure from the franchise. Their sources claimed that “the parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues.” The report also said that “the door remains open for a future return.
- 5/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was released a couple of months ago as the most recent installment in the MonsterVerse franchise. And while the movie received mixed reviews from critics and is one of the installments with the lowest score, the fans loved it and the movie became one of the biggest titles on the box office this year, earning a lot of money. The movie was directed by Adam Wingard and it was actually expected that the director would remain with the franchise, as per our earlier reports. But, sad news comes from Hollywood, as it has been confirmed that Wingard quit the franchise (for now), so he won’t be the director of the planned Godzilla x Kong 3 movie.
We have to say that we knew that Wingard’s next project wouldn’t be Godzilla x Kong 3, as we have recently reported that he accepted to direct...
We have to say that we knew that Wingard’s next project wouldn’t be Godzilla x Kong 3, as we have recently reported that he accepted to direct...
- 5/22/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Who's ready to start their midweek, Hump Day grind on a bit of a mixed note? The good news is that I'll never again use the phrase "Hump Day grind" because, frankly, that just sounds unbearably filthy. Okay, the real good news is that Warner Bros. Discovery and Legendary Pictures continue to be in the business of making money and remain intent on keeping their kaiju-sized MonsterVerse movies going. The bad news, unfortunately, is that the next installment will have to do so without the involvement of director and writer Adam Wingard.
For those who've enjoyed the franchise's pivot towards rampant silliness throughout both "Godzilla vs Kong" in 2021 and its sequel, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," it appears that the MonsterVerse must change course once again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker has mutually parted ways with the franchise and the hunt is now on for a new...
For those who've enjoyed the franchise's pivot towards rampant silliness throughout both "Godzilla vs Kong" in 2021 and its sequel, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," it appears that the MonsterVerse must change course once again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker has mutually parted ways with the franchise and the hunt is now on for a new...
- 5/22/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Adam Wingard won't be returning for a third 'Godzilla x Kong' movie.The 41-year-old filmmaker recently directed 'Godzilla x Kong: New Empire' from his own script, and though it has grossed over $564 million worldwide since its release in late March and is set to become the highest-grossing of the five monsterverse films, he's reportedly parted ways with the franchise.Sources told The Hollywood reporter Adam's departure from the series is amicable and is a result of timing issue, but the door remains open for him to return in the future.Adam - who also directed 2021's 'Godzilla vs Kong' - is preparing to shoot action thriller 'Onslaught' in the autumn, which didn't fit into Legendary's plans to move quickly onto their next film featuring Godzilla and Kong.They recently hired 'Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' writer Dave Callaham to pen a script,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
The director of the last two Godzilla and Kong movies has opted to not return for a third, as Adam Wingard focuses on other projects.
Given that Adam Wingard has a film slate that is dauntingly long, it was always pretty clear that something would have to give. As well as a presumed third instalment in the Godzilla and Kong joined franchise (feel free to join those two names with a Vs or an X or whatever works for you), the in-demand director has a laundry list of other projects.
There’s a sequel to John Woo’s beloved 1997 action movie, Face/Off that we know is in the works. That one seems to be gathering a little pace too, with reports emerging last month stating that both Nicolas Cage and John Travolta are willing to reprise their roles from the original film. We’d imagine that Wingard might want to...
Given that Adam Wingard has a film slate that is dauntingly long, it was always pretty clear that something would have to give. As well as a presumed third instalment in the Godzilla and Kong joined franchise (feel free to join those two names with a Vs or an X or whatever works for you), the in-demand director has a laundry list of other projects.
There’s a sequel to John Woo’s beloved 1997 action movie, Face/Off that we know is in the works. That one seems to be gathering a little pace too, with reports emerging last month stating that both Nicolas Cage and John Travolta are willing to reprise their roles from the original film. We’d imagine that Wingard might want to...
- 5/22/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
We had learned two weeks ago that a sixth installment in Legendary’s 10-years-strong Monsterverse is in the works, and The Hollywood Reporter brings us the latest update tonight.
The site reports that Adam Wingard, who directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong, will Not be returning to direct the upcoming follow-up to Godzilla x Kong.
THR notes, “The parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues. The door remains open for a future return, per insiders.”
Wingard is instead returning to his roots with the upcoming Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise. We have no idea if it’ll be a follow-up to Adam Wingard’s two movies,...
The site reports that Adam Wingard, who directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong, will Not be returning to direct the upcoming follow-up to Godzilla x Kong.
THR notes, “The parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues. The door remains open for a future return, per insiders.”
Wingard is instead returning to his roots with the upcoming Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise. We have no idea if it’ll be a follow-up to Adam Wingard’s two movies,...
- 5/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
THR reports that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director Adam Wingard will not return for the sequel. According to insiders, the split is amicable and was due to scheduling issues, but the door remains open for Wingard to come back to the franchise down the line.
The studio had been keen on Wingard returning for the Godzilla x Kong sequel, but no deal was in place for him to do so. The director had been open to returning, previously saying, “There’s always the seduction of making a trilogy out of it, and I think that there’s some untapped areas to go into. There’s also ways to continue to innovate the stylized approach to the MonsterVerse, and what’s great about the MonsterVerse is that it’s allowed so many different directors to approach it with their unique style and color palette.” However, Wingard is set to direct Onslaught later this fall,...
The studio had been keen on Wingard returning for the Godzilla x Kong sequel, but no deal was in place for him to do so. The director had been open to returning, previously saying, “There’s always the seduction of making a trilogy out of it, and I think that there’s some untapped areas to go into. There’s also ways to continue to innovate the stylized approach to the MonsterVerse, and what’s great about the MonsterVerse is that it’s allowed so many different directors to approach it with their unique style and color palette.” However, Wingard is set to direct Onslaught later this fall,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Godzilla and Kong have smashed their last building for Adam Wingard. At least for now.
Wingard, who has directed the last two of Legendary’s hit MonsterVerse movies, will not be returning for a third installment, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
The parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues. The door remains open for a future return, per insiders.
Wingard is coming off directing and co-writing Godzilla x Kong: New Empire, which has grossed over $564 million worldwide since its March 29 domestic opening. Wingard, who didn’t have a deal for any new installment, said he had more stories to tell during the press tour but also unveiled a new original feature project that he wanted to tackle before another monster movie. That project, an action thriller titled Onslaught, was picked up in a competitive sale by A24 and is prepping for a fall shoot.
Wingard, who has directed the last two of Legendary’s hit MonsterVerse movies, will not be returning for a third installment, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
The parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues. The door remains open for a future return, per insiders.
Wingard is coming off directing and co-writing Godzilla x Kong: New Empire, which has grossed over $564 million worldwide since its March 29 domestic opening. Wingard, who didn’t have a deal for any new installment, said he had more stories to tell during the press tour but also unveiled a new original feature project that he wanted to tackle before another monster movie. That project, an action thriller titled Onslaught, was picked up in a competitive sale by A24 and is prepping for a fall shoot.
- 5/21/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (Warner Bros.), the year’s second-biggest grossing film so far (after the same studio’s “Dune: Part Two”). The $19.99 rental was an immediate #1 on both the iTunes (transaction counting) and Fandango (revenue) VOD charts.
The release comes 46 days after its theatrical opening, a fairly standard delay if not a bit longer. Meanwhile, “Godzilla Minus One” (Toho), the sleeper Japanese success and Oscar Visual Effects winner, has now passed the five-week mark since its domestic release with no home viewing options in sight.
The timing is tied to agreements between Legendary Films (the domestic “Godzilla” licensee) and the franchise’s Japanese owner to not directly compete with each other. As the Warners film advances in its home availability ($5.99 rentals and Max streaming still to come), it remains to be seen when Toho’s film will be permitted.
At the other end of the spectrum, Netflix...
The release comes 46 days after its theatrical opening, a fairly standard delay if not a bit longer. Meanwhile, “Godzilla Minus One” (Toho), the sleeper Japanese success and Oscar Visual Effects winner, has now passed the five-week mark since its domestic release with no home viewing options in sight.
The timing is tied to agreements between Legendary Films (the domestic “Godzilla” licensee) and the franchise’s Japanese owner to not directly compete with each other. As the Warners film advances in its home availability ($5.99 rentals and Max streaming still to come), it remains to be seen when Toho’s film will be permitted.
At the other end of the spectrum, Netflix...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Established in 1932, Japan’s Toho Group has grown into a film-industry powerhouse, not only at home but globally. Working across production, distribution and exhibition, it has recently been on an expansion spree, reeling in box office around the world and with recognition from major awards bodies.
Long synonymous with Godzilla, which it launched in 1954, Toho this year broke out in another way, as its phenom Godzilla Minus One went on to win the VFX Oscar, a first for the Kaiju, or “strange beast,” monster genre.
Indicative of the company’s status, Toho president and CEO Hiro Matsuoka, gave an opening-day address at CinemaCon in April. Deadline spoke with Matsuoka about the company’s outlook and strategy for the years ahead.
Deadline: Toho has increased its international activity — has this been part of an overall strategy?
Hiro Matsuoka
Hiro Matsuoka: Yes, overseas opportunities have been part of our long-term growth strategy.
Long synonymous with Godzilla, which it launched in 1954, Toho this year broke out in another way, as its phenom Godzilla Minus One went on to win the VFX Oscar, a first for the Kaiju, or “strange beast,” monster genre.
Indicative of the company’s status, Toho president and CEO Hiro Matsuoka, gave an opening-day address at CinemaCon in April. Deadline spoke with Matsuoka about the company’s outlook and strategy for the years ahead.
Deadline: Toho has increased its international activity — has this been part of an overall strategy?
Hiro Matsuoka
Hiro Matsuoka: Yes, overseas opportunities have been part of our long-term growth strategy.
- 5/21/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
DC Studios is developing Booster Gold as a TV series for Max. While rumours of production beginning imminently appear to be incorrect, it seems casting may be heating up as the Dcu readies itself for a superhero unlike any other.
In the comics, Mike Carter was a college football star in the 25th Century who ruined his career by wagering money on his own games. Forced to take a job as a security guard in the Metropolis Space Museum, he stole future tech to travel back in time and become a "superhero" (all while hoping to monetise being a good guy).
He'd later become a genuine time-travelling superhero and is a character who might be a game-changer for the Dcu. While casting such a complex character won't be easy, we have some suggestions which could do Booster justice both on streaming and in theaters.
To see who we think would...
In the comics, Mike Carter was a college football star in the 25th Century who ruined his career by wagering money on his own games. Forced to take a job as a security guard in the Metropolis Space Museum, he stole future tech to travel back in time and become a "superhero" (all while hoping to monetise being a good guy).
He'd later become a genuine time-travelling superhero and is a character who might be a game-changer for the Dcu. While casting such a complex character won't be easy, we have some suggestions which could do Booster justice both on streaming and in theaters.
To see who we think would...
- 5/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
If there's one thing that actor Maika Monroe is going to do, it's put on a brilliant performance in a critically-acclaimed horror movie that's destined to be underseen and underappreciated by most of the general moviegoing public at large. The scream queen's first real breakthrough role came in 2014's "The Guest" and she wasted no time following that up with "It Follows" (which is receiving a sequel with the original cast reprising their roles), 2022's criminally underrated "Watcher," and the Paramount+ original "Significant Other."
This time, however, the star is backed up by none other than Nicolas Cage and actor-turned-director Oz Perkins on "Longlegs" in the hopes that audiences will be right on time to appreciate whatever scares and compelling imagery await. This latest horror feature comes with a fair amount of hype behind it, with previous trailers setting the stage for an occult thriller with one heck of an unsettling sense of atmosphere.
This time, however, the star is backed up by none other than Nicolas Cage and actor-turned-director Oz Perkins on "Longlegs" in the hopes that audiences will be right on time to appreciate whatever scares and compelling imagery await. This latest horror feature comes with a fair amount of hype behind it, with previous trailers setting the stage for an occult thriller with one heck of an unsettling sense of atmosphere.
- 5/20/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6: Producer Reflects On Johnny Depp’s Potential Return In The Reboot(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Johnny Depp won several hearts for his performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But with his court trial against Amber Heard and the domestic abuse allegations made Disney fire him from the franchise. There have been a lot of speculations and gossip around his alleged return in the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 movie. A few days back, Dune 2 star Austin Butler’s name came up, and he is allegedly being considered for the reboot. Amidst it all, the franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed speaking to Depp about appearing in the movie.
The actor has appeared in all of the movies in this franchise and has been a central part of it. It is one of the highest-grossing franchises in Hollywood, and the...
Johnny Depp won several hearts for his performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But with his court trial against Amber Heard and the domestic abuse allegations made Disney fire him from the franchise. There have been a lot of speculations and gossip around his alleged return in the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 movie. A few days back, Dune 2 star Austin Butler’s name came up, and he is allegedly being considered for the reboot. Amidst it all, the franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed speaking to Depp about appearing in the movie.
The actor has appeared in all of the movies in this franchise and has been a central part of it. It is one of the highest-grossing franchises in Hollywood, and the...
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Over the weekend we reported about The Fall Guy hitting VOD services a mere 17 days after its opening weekend. While we know that is primarily a result of Universal being allowed to do so in an agreement that lets them pull a movie’s theatrical run if it underperforms, it did bring up another point on the opposite side. What happens when a movie does insanely well at the box office, with critics and on the awards circuit but still doesn’t have a home video or streaming release? That’s precisely the case with Godzilla Minus One, which pulled in $115.8 million worldwide on a $10-12 million budget.
Despite those box office numbers, Godzilla Minus One is nowhere to be legitimately found in North America. Keep in mind also that the film made its North American debut December 1st — that’s almost half a year ago!
Godzilla Minus One topped out at more than 2,600 theaters,...
Despite those box office numbers, Godzilla Minus One is nowhere to be legitimately found in North America. Keep in mind also that the film made its North American debut December 1st — that’s almost half a year ago!
Godzilla Minus One topped out at more than 2,600 theaters,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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