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There will be spoilers for "Batman: Resurrection" in this article.
One of the great tragedies of the Michael Keaton and Tim Burton collaboration on "Batman" was that it didn't last long enough. We only saw a few of the great villains and characters from the Batman rogues' gallery represented, with some hints of what might have come if the franchise continued under Burton's eye. We were robbed of a great Billy Dee Williams performance as Two-Face, which would have been legendary as his take on Harvey Dent was grounded and fascinating (though he would end up reprising the role in "The Lego Batman Movie").
Tim Burton's take on the Penguin -- played by Danny DeVito -- was so far outside of what we might have expected that it was a revelation. Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman was legendary, and Jack Nicholson...
There will be spoilers for "Batman: Resurrection" in this article.
One of the great tragedies of the Michael Keaton and Tim Burton collaboration on "Batman" was that it didn't last long enough. We only saw a few of the great villains and characters from the Batman rogues' gallery represented, with some hints of what might have come if the franchise continued under Burton's eye. We were robbed of a great Billy Dee Williams performance as Two-Face, which would have been legendary as his take on Harvey Dent was grounded and fascinating (though he would end up reprising the role in "The Lego Batman Movie").
Tim Burton's take on the Penguin -- played by Danny DeVito -- was so far outside of what we might have expected that it was a revelation. Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman was legendary, and Jack Nicholson...
- 10/15/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
The Lego Movie, the 2014 cartoon from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, challenged a lot of preconceptions about what a movie based on a toy line could be—and, as such, became a text of permission for plenty of middling-to-bad ideas. At the center of these new misconceptions was the idea...
- 10/9/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- avclub.com
Pharrell Williams is thankful someone took a risk on his brand of unconventional storytelling.
At a recent screening of his new animated documentary Piece by Piece, the 13x Grammy winner expressed his gratitude to Lego‘s head of global entertainment Jill Wilfert for saying “yes” and collaborating on the film.
“I don’t want to make it all heavy, but she said yes to a Black man’s story, from a marginalized community. When I was young, that’s my origin story,” said Williams, according to The Independent.
Over the past decade, the 75-year-old toy company has expanded into animated features, with The Lego Movie (2014), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).
Williams added at the screening, “Lego could have said no. I’m Black, in case you hadn’t figured that out. But they said yes. I’m not Batman.
At a recent screening of his new animated documentary Piece by Piece, the 13x Grammy winner expressed his gratitude to Lego‘s head of global entertainment Jill Wilfert for saying “yes” and collaborating on the film.
“I don’t want to make it all heavy, but she said yes to a Black man’s story, from a marginalized community. When I was young, that’s my origin story,” said Williams, according to The Independent.
Over the past decade, the 75-year-old toy company has expanded into animated features, with The Lego Movie (2014), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).
Williams added at the screening, “Lego could have said no. I’m Black, in case you hadn’t figured that out. But they said yes. I’m not Batman.
- 10/5/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Well, no one can accuse DC films of making boring choices anymore. James Gunn, co-president of DC Studios with Peter Safran and director of the upcoming David Corenswet-led "Superman" film, shared news of the latest DC project on X (it's still Twitter to us). What is this project? "Dynamic Duo," but it's not a Batman picture. No, this will star the first two Robins. Per James Gunn, "Over the moon excited to announce the newest DC Studios/Warner Bros Pictures Animation greenlit film for theaters, 'Dynamic Duo,' the story of Robin ... or should I say, Robins, as in Dick Grayson and Jason Todd." DC is partnering with New Orleans-based puppetry/animation studio Swaybox as part of the company's first feature. Check out Swaybox's medium-blending reel below:
A Reel from Swaybox StudiosWho will do the animation for DC Studios 'Dynamic Duo' "Momo Animation" is a cross between CGI animation,...
A Reel from Swaybox StudiosWho will do the animation for DC Studios 'Dynamic Duo' "Momo Animation" is a cross between CGI animation,...
- 10/2/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Before Colin Farrell took on the role of Gotham’s birdman in The Batman (2022) and The Penguin, several other actors had taken up the mantle of one of the most famous of the caped crusaders’ nemeses.
Burgess Meredith, Danny DeVito and Robin Lord Taylor all played live action versions of Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, as The Penguin is also known, and many animated iterations of him exist as well. Several voice actors like Tom Kenny, Dana Snyder, William Salyers and more brought the various cartoon Penguins to life in many series from Warner Bros. Animation as well as others. There was not a Penguin in the latest The Lego Batman Movie (2017), but one can be seen in the 2013 Lego film.
For many of the famous faces and voices who have portrayed The Penguin, read on.
Related: ‘The Penguin’ Pursues Own Twisted Version Of American Dream In New Trailer Unveiled At Comic-Con...
Burgess Meredith, Danny DeVito and Robin Lord Taylor all played live action versions of Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, as The Penguin is also known, and many animated iterations of him exist as well. Several voice actors like Tom Kenny, Dana Snyder, William Salyers and more brought the various cartoon Penguins to life in many series from Warner Bros. Animation as well as others. There was not a Penguin in the latest The Lego Batman Movie (2017), but one can be seen in the 2013 Lego film.
For many of the famous faces and voices who have portrayed The Penguin, read on.
Related: ‘The Penguin’ Pursues Own Twisted Version Of American Dream In New Trailer Unveiled At Comic-Con...
- 9/16/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
It's been more than three decades in the making, but director Tim Burton is finally back with a sequel to his 1988 classic "Beetlejuice." Thankfully, it's not in the form of "Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian" or one of the other many versions that didn't actually get made over the years. Instead, Burton has reunited with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara for the aptly titled "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," which figures to be one of the biggest movies of the fall movie season. But just how big is it? Does the pandemonium continue even after the credits start rolling?
Burton isn't exactly known for franchises, to say the least. This is actually the first time he's directed a sequel to one of his own movies since 1992's "Batman Returns." So it's not like Burton is in the business of setting up things that will pay off down the road. Still, we must ask:...
Burton isn't exactly known for franchises, to say the least. This is actually the first time he's directed a sequel to one of his own movies since 1992's "Batman Returns." So it's not like Burton is in the business of setting up things that will pay off down the road. Still, we must ask:...
- 9/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Ranker is a well-known platform where users can rank virtually anything according to their preferences. This fan-driven ranking system is independent of the creators behind the projects being ranked. Recently, Ranker conducted a large survey to identify the greatest Joker performances of all time, encompassing both movies and TV shows. The survey resulted in a list of 20 contenders, but in this report, we’ll focus on the top ten performances, offering our own insights and commentary to enrich the discussion.
Given the significance of this list, we’re excited to present the results, ranked from 10th to 1st place, with the top spot representing the ultimate performance. This list includes portrayals from various works featuring the Joker. We hope you enjoy exploring these iconic performances!
10. Kevin Michael Richardson
The list begins with a voice actor who played the Joker in The Batman, an often-overlooked animated series from the mid-2000s,...
Given the significance of this list, we’re excited to present the results, ranked from 10th to 1st place, with the top spot representing the ultimate performance. This list includes portrayals from various works featuring the Joker. We hope you enjoy exploring these iconic performances!
10. Kevin Michael Richardson
The list begins with a voice actor who played the Joker in The Batman, an often-overlooked animated series from the mid-2000s,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
Horror Afraid leads the new titles at the UK and Ireland box office this weekend, launching in 450 locations for Sony.
Directed by Chris Weitz, Afraid stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston as devoted parents who get selected to try a new smart home AI device. The device quickly becomes overprotective of the family and begins interfering in their lives.
It is the latest feature from horror juggernaut Blumhouse, this year’s titles of which include Imaginary (£2m) and Night Swim (£1.4m). The film will have stiff competition from Disney’s fellow horror Alien: Romulus which was up to £8.8m at the end of last weekend.
Directed by Chris Weitz, Afraid stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston as devoted parents who get selected to try a new smart home AI device. The device quickly becomes overprotective of the family and begins interfering in their lives.
It is the latest feature from horror juggernaut Blumhouse, this year’s titles of which include Imaginary (£2m) and Night Swim (£1.4m). The film will have stiff competition from Disney’s fellow horror Alien: Romulus which was up to £8.8m at the end of last weekend.
- 8/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” maintained its grip on the U.K. and Ireland box office, earning a shade over £2 million ($2.6 million) in its second week of release for a cumulative total of £8.2 million ($10.8 million), per numbers from Comscore.
The sci-fi horror entry scared off strong competition over the Bank Holiday long weekend in the territory from holdovers and new releases alike. Sony’s “It Ends With Us” remained in second place with £1.8 million in its third week, bringing its total to £15.8 million. Walt Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” continued to draw audiences in its fifth week, landing at No. 3 with £1.7 million and pushing its total to more than £52 million.
Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” held steady at fourth place, adding £1.4 million in its seventh week for a £41.9 million cume. Curzon’s “Kneecap” made a strong debut at No. 5 with just over £1 million while Warner Bros.’ “Blink Twice” opened at No.
The sci-fi horror entry scared off strong competition over the Bank Holiday long weekend in the territory from holdovers and new releases alike. Sony’s “It Ends With Us” remained in second place with £1.8 million in its third week, bringing its total to £15.8 million. Walt Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” continued to draw audiences in its fifth week, landing at No. 3 with £1.7 million and pushing its total to more than £52 million.
Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” held steady at fourth place, adding £1.4 million in its seventh week for a £41.9 million cume. Curzon’s “Kneecap” made a strong debut at No. 5 with just over £1 million while Warner Bros.’ “Blink Twice” opened at No.
- 8/27/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Sally Field will star in Remarkably Bright Things, with Netflix backing the adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel. Which includes an octopus.
Never work with children or animals is the well-established number one rule in entertainment. Thankfully, a giant octopus falls into neither of these categories, which is perhaps why the mighty Sally Field has elected to sign up for Remarkably Bright Things, a drama that will see her star opposite a sea-dwelling denizen with a personality all of its own.
Based on Shelby Van Pelt’s hugely successful 2023 novel, the tale ‘deals with the unique relationship between a lonely woman working as a janitor at an aquarium and a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus living at the facility. She is grieving the recent death of her husband and has never gotten over the disappearance of her son at sea thirty years earlier. Meanwhile the octopus is both cranky...
Never work with children or animals is the well-established number one rule in entertainment. Thankfully, a giant octopus falls into neither of these categories, which is perhaps why the mighty Sally Field has elected to sign up for Remarkably Bright Things, a drama that will see her star opposite a sea-dwelling denizen with a personality all of its own.
Based on Shelby Van Pelt’s hugely successful 2023 novel, the tale ‘deals with the unique relationship between a lonely woman working as a janitor at an aquarium and a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus living at the facility. She is grieving the recent death of her husband and has never gotten over the disappearance of her son at sea thirty years earlier. Meanwhile the octopus is both cranky...
- 8/15/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Sally Field is in talks to star in “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” a film adaptation of the novel by Shelby Van Pelt.
Netflix has acquired the project, which is in early stages of development. Olivia Newman, the filmmaker of last summer’s sleeper hit “Where the Crawdads Sing,” is directing the movie. “Where the Crawdads Sing,” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, was based on the best-selling novel by Delia Owens and grossed $144 million at the global box office. Newman is also co-writing the screenplay with John Whittington.
Netflix declined to comment.
“Remarkably Bright Creatures,” Van Pelt’s debut novel, was released in 2022 and became a best-seller. The story follows a lonely widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant octopus. After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she begins working the night shift as a janitor at a local aquarium. At work, she becomes acquainted with an eight-tentacled animal named Marcellus, who helps Tova uncover...
Netflix has acquired the project, which is in early stages of development. Olivia Newman, the filmmaker of last summer’s sleeper hit “Where the Crawdads Sing,” is directing the movie. “Where the Crawdads Sing,” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, was based on the best-selling novel by Delia Owens and grossed $144 million at the global box office. Newman is also co-writing the screenplay with John Whittington.
Netflix declined to comment.
“Remarkably Bright Creatures,” Van Pelt’s debut novel, was released in 2022 and became a best-seller. The story follows a lonely widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant octopus. After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she begins working the night shift as a janitor at a local aquarium. At work, she becomes acquainted with an eight-tentacled animal named Marcellus, who helps Tova uncover...
- 8/14/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
That octopus book is heading to the screen.
Netflix has picked up a film package that adapts Remarkably Bright Creatures, the wildly popular novel by Shelby Van Pelt.
Sally Field, the veteran actress last seen in 80 for Brady, is in talks to star in the feature that is to be directed by Olivia Newman, perhaps best known for helming Where the Crawdads Sing. Newman is also writing the script with John Whittington.
Producing the adaptation will be David Levine via Anonymous Content along with Bryan Unkeless (I, Tonya) and Peter Craig, the established screenwriter of The Town and The Batman. Craig is also Field’s son.
The novel tells of the unique relationship between a lonely woman working as a janitor at an aquarium and a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus living at the facility.
The woman is grieving the death of her husband and also still processing the disappearance...
Netflix has picked up a film package that adapts Remarkably Bright Creatures, the wildly popular novel by Shelby Van Pelt.
Sally Field, the veteran actress last seen in 80 for Brady, is in talks to star in the feature that is to be directed by Olivia Newman, perhaps best known for helming Where the Crawdads Sing. Newman is also writing the script with John Whittington.
Producing the adaptation will be David Levine via Anonymous Content along with Bryan Unkeless (I, Tonya) and Peter Craig, the established screenwriter of The Town and The Batman. Craig is also Field’s son.
The novel tells of the unique relationship between a lonely woman working as a janitor at an aquarium and a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus living at the facility.
The woman is grieving the death of her husband and also still processing the disappearance...
- 8/14/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We all know who Superman is.
Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster in 1938, wasn't the first superhero character in modern media, but he tends to be held up as one of the genre's central archetypes. His red wrestler's cape and red strong man's trunks, paired with his super strength and ability to defy gravity, have all become central symbols of what a superhero is, how a superhero should behave, and what a superhero looks like. Hundreds of thousands of superheroes have been invented since 1938, but many of those produced by mainstream comics outlets like Marvel or DC owe Superman a direct debt. In the same way that every on-screen Dracula is a riff on Bela Lugosi's performance in Tod Browning's 1931 movie, Superman is either being enhanced or subverted by every comic book superhero character. But he is the mainstay.
Superman first made his way to the...
Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster in 1938, wasn't the first superhero character in modern media, but he tends to be held up as one of the genre's central archetypes. His red wrestler's cape and red strong man's trunks, paired with his super strength and ability to defy gravity, have all become central symbols of what a superhero is, how a superhero should behave, and what a superhero looks like. Hundreds of thousands of superheroes have been invented since 1938, but many of those produced by mainstream comics outlets like Marvel or DC owe Superman a direct debt. In the same way that every on-screen Dracula is a riff on Bela Lugosi's performance in Tod Browning's 1931 movie, Superman is either being enhanced or subverted by every comic book superhero character. But he is the mainstay.
Superman first made his way to the...
- 8/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Ellie Kemper is an actress known for several projects like Bridesmaids, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and, Happiness for Beginners. Before she found worldwide fame and love, however, Ellie Kemper was a struggling actress.
Ellie Kemper (far right) in a still from Bridesmaids | Apatow Productions
From not getting roles to getting roles that were overtly se*ual in nature, Ellie Kemper has seen a whole lot of ups and downs in her life and in Hollywood. She started her career in Hollywood with an ‘American’ style.
It All Started With Ellie Kemper’s American Style
It was the year 2005 when Kemper finally found a role to portray in a television series. The actress picked up the role of Cindy in the TV series Sexual Intercourse: American Style.
The TV series had eight episodes to its name and Ellie Kemper was featured in two of the episodes. She later portrayed the roles of...
Ellie Kemper (far right) in a still from Bridesmaids | Apatow Productions
From not getting roles to getting roles that were overtly se*ual in nature, Ellie Kemper has seen a whole lot of ups and downs in her life and in Hollywood. She started her career in Hollywood with an ‘American’ style.
It All Started With Ellie Kemper’s American Style
It was the year 2005 when Kemper finally found a role to portray in a television series. The actress picked up the role of Cindy in the TV series Sexual Intercourse: American Style.
The TV series had eight episodes to its name and Ellie Kemper was featured in two of the episodes. She later portrayed the roles of...
- 7/30/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
HBO’s House of the Dragon hit its highest mark to date in Nielsen’s streaming ratings for June 17-23.
The series racked up 1.23 billion minutes of viewing on Max for the week after its season two premiere (and including a few hours of viewing for the second episode on June 23). HotD‘s previous best showing was 1.02 billion minutes midway through its first season. Streaming figures for the show don’t include linear viewing on HBO.
The 1.23 billion minutes for House of the Dragon placed it fourth overall for the week, behind repeat leader Bridgerton (2.47 billion minutes), Your Honor (1.95 billion) and Prime Video’s The Boys (1.29 billion). About 60 percent of Bridgerton’s total came from the final four episodes of season three, which premiered June 13. Former Showtime series Your Honor also continued to build, growing by 3 percent week to week on Netflix and Paramount+. The Boys improved as well, adding...
The series racked up 1.23 billion minutes of viewing on Max for the week after its season two premiere (and including a few hours of viewing for the second episode on June 23). HotD‘s previous best showing was 1.02 billion minutes midway through its first season. Streaming figures for the show don’t include linear viewing on HBO.
The 1.23 billion minutes for House of the Dragon placed it fourth overall for the week, behind repeat leader Bridgerton (2.47 billion minutes), Your Honor (1.95 billion) and Prime Video’s The Boys (1.29 billion). About 60 percent of Bridgerton’s total came from the final four episodes of season three, which premiered June 13. Former Showtime series Your Honor also continued to build, growing by 3 percent week to week on Netflix and Paramount+. The Boys improved as well, adding...
- 7/19/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Beetlejuice is back! Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice. Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, with new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon) in his feature film debut, with Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe.
Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time...
Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time...
- 7/19/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official trailer and poster for the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie, which will open in theaters and IMAX on September 6, 2024, nationwide and internationally beginning September 4.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is rated PG-13 for violent content, macabre and bloody images, strong language, some suggestive material, and brief drug use.
Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his brand of mayhem. Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,...
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is rated PG-13 for violent content, macabre and bloody images, strong language, some suggestive material, and brief drug use.
Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his brand of mayhem. Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,...
- 7/18/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
“The Tomorrow War” and “The Lego Batman Movie” filmmaker Chris McKay has been tapped to direct an adaptation of Brynne Weaver’s bestselling serial killer romance, “Butcher & Blackbird,” for Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company (Rpc).
The novel is the first installment of Weaver’s popular “Ruinous Love” trilogy, which was released in October. It became a New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller and was a favorite on BookTok, TikTok’s hub for book lovers. Weaver recently signed a seven-figure deal for her upcoming dark rom-com trilogy. She has sold over 1 million copies of her books in over 18 countries.
Lyrical Media’s Alexander Black and Rpc’s Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce the film, with Rpc’s Emma Rappold serving as co-producer. Lyrical Media’s Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers will executive produce alongside Weaver. The film does not have a screenwriter attached.
According...
The novel is the first installment of Weaver’s popular “Ruinous Love” trilogy, which was released in October. It became a New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller and was a favorite on BookTok, TikTok’s hub for book lovers. Weaver recently signed a seven-figure deal for her upcoming dark rom-com trilogy. She has sold over 1 million copies of her books in over 18 countries.
Lyrical Media’s Alexander Black and Rpc’s Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce the film, with Rpc’s Emma Rappold serving as co-producer. Lyrical Media’s Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers will executive produce alongside Weaver. The film does not have a screenwriter attached.
According...
- 6/27/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Lego Group, the company behind the toys and all your favorite Lego-themed entertainment, has signed with WME for representation.
As The Lego Group’s agency, WME will advise the Lego team across the entertainment industry and provide insight and support on strategies to optimize the company’s footprint in Hollywood, helping them to build and expand their business across film, TV, music, fashion and art, and create meaningful talent partnerships.
The Lego Group is a co-producer on Piece by Piece, director Morgan Neville’s unconventional Pharrell Williams biopic, which uses Legos to illustrate the Grammy winner’s story. WME helped set up the project with clients Williams and Neville. It’s slated for release through Uni’s Focus Features label on October 11.
To date, Lego’s films have grossed over a combined $1 billion globally. They’ve evolved significantly since their inception, reflecting the brand’s journey from...
As The Lego Group’s agency, WME will advise the Lego team across the entertainment industry and provide insight and support on strategies to optimize the company’s footprint in Hollywood, helping them to build and expand their business across film, TV, music, fashion and art, and create meaningful talent partnerships.
The Lego Group is a co-producer on Piece by Piece, director Morgan Neville’s unconventional Pharrell Williams biopic, which uses Legos to illustrate the Grammy winner’s story. WME helped set up the project with clients Williams and Neville. It’s slated for release through Uni’s Focus Features label on October 11.
To date, Lego’s films have grossed over a combined $1 billion globally. They’ve evolved significantly since their inception, reflecting the brand’s journey from...
- 6/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s list of new releases for June 2024 look suspiciously like last month’s.
That’s because the biggest item on the schedule is Bridgerton season 3 once again. The final four episodes of Bridgerton‘s third season will premiere on June 13. Polin fans everywhere, rejoice! Other TV items of note this month include the third and final season of Sweet Tooth (June 6), Worst Roommate Ever season 2 (June 26), and That ’90s Show Part 2 (June 28).
Bridgerton aside, Netflix’s original movie options this month might be even more impressive than the TV slate. Richard Linklater’s Hitman, which stars Glen Powell as the titular assassin, premieres on June 7. That will be followed by documentary Black Barbie on June 19, the Jessica Alba-starring Trigger Warning on June 21, and romcom A Family Affair on June 28
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings with that respective country’s two-letter country code.
That’s because the biggest item on the schedule is Bridgerton season 3 once again. The final four episodes of Bridgerton‘s third season will premiere on June 13. Polin fans everywhere, rejoice! Other TV items of note this month include the third and final season of Sweet Tooth (June 6), Worst Roommate Ever season 2 (June 26), and That ’90s Show Part 2 (June 28).
Bridgerton aside, Netflix’s original movie options this month might be even more impressive than the TV slate. Richard Linklater’s Hitman, which stars Glen Powell as the titular assassin, premieres on June 7. That will be followed by documentary Black Barbie on June 19, the Jessica Alba-starring Trigger Warning on June 21, and romcom A Family Affair on June 28
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings with that respective country’s two-letter country code.
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
When Netflix released its latest major data set on Thursday — its second under the name of What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report — animated features continued to demonstrate a major impact for the streamer. Of the top 100 most viewed titles in the period of review, from July to December 2023, 33 were animated, bringing in a total of 1,087,600,000 views.
That being said, titles licensed from other studios continued to heavily overshadow Netflix originals, in terms of impact. Of the 33 animated titles in the Top 100, five were produced by Netflix; the Adam Sandler starrer Leo ranked the highest at #3 overall, coming in with 96 million views. Others that made the cut included The Monkey King, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the Oscar-nominated Nimona, The Sea Beast and Back to the Outback.
By far the greatest supplier of Netflix’s top ranking animated films was Universal, which through a exclusive licensing deal,...
That being said, titles licensed from other studios continued to heavily overshadow Netflix originals, in terms of impact. Of the 33 animated titles in the Top 100, five were produced by Netflix; the Adam Sandler starrer Leo ranked the highest at #3 overall, coming in with 96 million views. Others that made the cut included The Monkey King, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the Oscar-nominated Nimona, The Sea Beast and Back to the Outback.
By far the greatest supplier of Netflix’s top ranking animated films was Universal, which through a exclusive licensing deal,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer and character posters. The anticipated film is scheduled to open in theaters and IMAX on September 6, 2024, nationwide and internationally beginning September 4.
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his own brand of mayhem.
Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice.
Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as...
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his own brand of mayhem.
Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice.
Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
It was announced today in the Hollywood Reporter that Simon Kinberg is taking over the development of the new "Star Trek" feature film, currently working its way through pre-production at Paramount. This new film will be the fourth to be connected to the Kelvin timeline of "Star Trek," a timeline which started with the events of J.J. Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" film. As of this writing, Toby Haynes ("Andor") is slated to direct, while Seth Grahame-Smith has signed on to write. Kinberg is a notable Hollywood player who wrote "X-Men: The Last Stand," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "X-Men: Apocalypse," and "Dark Phoenix" (among many others) and who produced "The New Mutants," "Deadpool," "Logan," "X-Men: First Class," "Cinderella," "The Martian," and "Elysium" (among many others). He is a franchise guy through-and-through, and Paramount likely wanted a new producer with high-profile experience.
It has been reported that the new "Star Trek" movie will,...
It has been reported that the new "Star Trek" movie will,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Un vistazo al mundo de fantasía que te espera en la próxima película de animación de Netflix. © Netflix
Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de su nueva comedia animada, “Telma, la Unicornio”, basada en los populares libros infantiles de Aaron Blabey.
La película sigue a Telma, una poni que sueña con convertirse en una glamurosa estrella de la música. Tras la oportuna visita de un baúl de purpurina y pintura rosa, Thelma se transforma en un unicornio e instantáneamente alcanza el estrellato mundial. Pero esta nueva vida de fama tiene un coste.
El reparto de voces de “Telma, la Unicornio” lo forman Brittany Howard (cantante y compositor de Alabama Shakes) como Telma, Will Forte (“Lluvia de Hamburguesas”), Jemaine Clement (“Moana”), Edi Patterson (“The Guilty”), Maliaka Mitchell, Ally Dixon (“The Croods: Family Tree”), Fred Armisen (“The Mitchells vs. The Machines”), Zach Galifianakis (“The Lego Batman Movie”), Jon Heder (“Napoleon...
Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de su nueva comedia animada, “Telma, la Unicornio”, basada en los populares libros infantiles de Aaron Blabey.
La película sigue a Telma, una poni que sueña con convertirse en una glamurosa estrella de la música. Tras la oportuna visita de un baúl de purpurina y pintura rosa, Thelma se transforma en un unicornio e instantáneamente alcanza el estrellato mundial. Pero esta nueva vida de fama tiene un coste.
El reparto de voces de “Telma, la Unicornio” lo forman Brittany Howard (cantante y compositor de Alabama Shakes) como Telma, Will Forte (“Lluvia de Hamburguesas”), Jemaine Clement (“Moana”), Edi Patterson (“The Guilty”), Maliaka Mitchell, Ally Dixon (“The Croods: Family Tree”), Fred Armisen (“The Mitchells vs. The Machines”), Zach Galifianakis (“The Lego Batman Movie”), Jon Heder (“Napoleon...
- 4/17/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Ariana Greenblatt, who appeared opposite Margot Robbie in last year’s Barbie, will be pulling a rabbit out of her hat.
The actress is joining the ensemble cast of Now You See Me 3, Lionsgate’s long-in-the-works installment of its heist caper thrillers.
Many of the original cast — Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco — are expected to return. The original movies also starred Morgan Freeman and Mark Ruffalo, although it’s not clear if those two will return.
Ruben Fleischer is directing the movie, which garnered a mention last week at Lionsgate’s presentation at CinemaCon.
Lionsgate had no comment on the casting, and it’s unclear who wrote the script. Seth Grahame-Smith, the genre scribe behind The Lego Batman Movie and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Eric Warren have penned drafts over the years.
The film once again delves into the world of the illusionists...
The actress is joining the ensemble cast of Now You See Me 3, Lionsgate’s long-in-the-works installment of its heist caper thrillers.
Many of the original cast — Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco — are expected to return. The original movies also starred Morgan Freeman and Mark Ruffalo, although it’s not clear if those two will return.
Ruben Fleischer is directing the movie, which garnered a mention last week at Lionsgate’s presentation at CinemaCon.
Lionsgate had no comment on the casting, and it’s unclear who wrote the script. Seth Grahame-Smith, the genre scribe behind The Lego Batman Movie and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Eric Warren have penned drafts over the years.
The film once again delves into the world of the illusionists...
- 4/16/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Captain's Log: Stardate 2024. It's been eight years since the USS Enterprise's last voyage on the big screen, with the franchise having since returned to its roots on television. During that period, the property has proliferated thanks to an influx of streaming series that's included everything from a "Next Generation" reunion to a raunchy cartoon and a wonderfully silly musical episode. But through it all, the question has lingered: when will Trekkies get to undertake another mission painted on the largest canvas available?
It's not been for lack of effort on Paramount's part. Ever since the commercial disappointment of 2016's "Star Trek Beyond" brought the escapades of the Kelvin Universe film series to a halt, the studio has cycled through one filmmaker after another in its quest to get "Star Trek" up and running in theaters once more. Most recently, it turned to "Black Mirror" director Toby Haynes to helm...
It's not been for lack of effort on Paramount's part. Ever since the commercial disappointment of 2016's "Star Trek Beyond" brought the escapades of the Kelvin Universe film series to a halt, the studio has cycled through one filmmaker after another in its quest to get "Star Trek" up and running in theaters once more. Most recently, it turned to "Black Mirror" director Toby Haynes to helm...
- 4/11/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Oh, Joker, you little scamp. The Clown Prince of Crime is always getting into some mischief or other, whether it's dosing Gotham City with debilitating amounts of laughing gas in "Batman: The Animated Series," embarking on a terror campaign straight out of the US military playbook in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," or starting beef with Common while having "Damaged" tattooed in his forehead in that one fever dream of a movie that we've collectively agreed upon to never mention again. But the supervillain is saving perhaps his most diabolical scheme for last.
At a time when most reasonable people would be thrilled to give Batman's arch nemesis a break from live-action movies for a few years (Zach Galifianakis' Joker in "The Lego Batman Movie" is forever innocent), Warner Bros. decided to double and now triple down on their most marketable bad guy around. Surely everybody remembers where they...
At a time when most reasonable people would be thrilled to give Batman's arch nemesis a break from live-action movies for a few years (Zach Galifianakis' Joker in "The Lego Batman Movie" is forever innocent), Warner Bros. decided to double and now triple down on their most marketable bad guy around. Surely everybody remembers where they...
- 4/9/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Paramount Pictures announced Tuesday that Courtney D. Armstrong has been named chief operating officer for the studio. He will continue to report to Brian Robbins, Paramount Pictures’ president and CEO.
In his new role, Armstrong will oversee all day-to-day operations across business affairs, legal and business development for the studio’s live action, animation and studio group divisions. Previously, Armstrong served as the studio’s president of business affairs and administration, overseeing all business and legal affairs for the studio’s live action and animation production divisions, as well as leading the studio’s business development team.
“Courtney is one of the most well-respected and brilliant minds in the industry, and he has been invaluable in shaping, guiding, and leading all facets of our business dealings, as well as the strategic priorities for the company,” Robbins said in a statement. “There is no one better poised to lead our studio’s operations,...
In his new role, Armstrong will oversee all day-to-day operations across business affairs, legal and business development for the studio’s live action, animation and studio group divisions. Previously, Armstrong served as the studio’s president of business affairs and administration, overseeing all business and legal affairs for the studio’s live action and animation production divisions, as well as leading the studio’s business development team.
“Courtney is one of the most well-respected and brilliant minds in the industry, and he has been invaluable in shaping, guiding, and leading all facets of our business dealings, as well as the strategic priorities for the company,” Robbins said in a statement. “There is no one better poised to lead our studio’s operations,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Courtney D. Armstrong has been elevated to Paramount Pictures Chief Operating Officer for the studio.
He fills the position left by Andrew Gumpert, who exited Paramount in February 2023. We understand it was always part of the succession plan for Armstrong, who has been at the Melrose Ave lot for three years, to ascend to COO. Armstrong was previously the studio’s President of Business Affairs and Administration, with control over those areas as they pertain to live action and animation production, in addition to leading Paramount’s business development team.
Armstrong will continue to report to Paramount Pictures President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Robbins. In his new position, Armstrong will oversee all day-to-day operations across Business Affairs, Legal, as well as business development, for the studio’s live action, animation, and studio group departments.
Armstrong joined Paramount Pictures in 2021 from Warner Bros. Pictures, where he was an executive since...
He fills the position left by Andrew Gumpert, who exited Paramount in February 2023. We understand it was always part of the succession plan for Armstrong, who has been at the Melrose Ave lot for three years, to ascend to COO. Armstrong was previously the studio’s President of Business Affairs and Administration, with control over those areas as they pertain to live action and animation production, in addition to leading Paramount’s business development team.
Armstrong will continue to report to Paramount Pictures President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Robbins. In his new position, Armstrong will oversee all day-to-day operations across Business Affairs, Legal, as well as business development, for the studio’s live action, animation, and studio group departments.
Armstrong joined Paramount Pictures in 2021 from Warner Bros. Pictures, where he was an executive since...
- 4/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite “Barbie’s” recent box office domination, the history of toy-to-film franchises has not always been easy. Often dismissed as a cash grab (“Battleship”) or popcorn fare, turning toys into critically and commercially successful content is no skate in the park.
For Mattel and co, there was another toy that had to walk before “Barbie” could fly: Lego. Written and directed by Lord and Miller, “The Lego Movie” proved that movies based on toys could be so much more than a 90-minute commercial when it was released ten years ago. Although snubbed at the Oscars (not even garnering a nomination for best animated film), the Warner Bros. pic — like its eventual successor “Barbie” — was a hit with both audiences and critics.
Buoyed by “The Lego Movie’s” success, a string of spin-offs and sequels quickly followed – “The Lego Batman Movie” and “The Lego Ninjago Movie” in 2017 and “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part...
For Mattel and co, there was another toy that had to walk before “Barbie” could fly: Lego. Written and directed by Lord and Miller, “The Lego Movie” proved that movies based on toys could be so much more than a 90-minute commercial when it was released ten years ago. Although snubbed at the Oscars (not even garnering a nomination for best animated film), the Warner Bros. pic — like its eventual successor “Barbie” — was a hit with both audiences and critics.
Buoyed by “The Lego Movie’s” success, a string of spin-offs and sequels quickly followed – “The Lego Batman Movie” and “The Lego Ninjago Movie” in 2017 and “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part...
- 3/29/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
When a franchise has lasted for upwards of half a century and is still going strong, the decision-makers in charge will inevitably run into one pressing question above all others: Where do we go next? "Star Trek" became a beloved institution among the nerdiest of fans for a pretty good reason, largely because of its wholesale commitment to treading new ground and envisioning a new future. But with the franchise firing on all cylinders these days and no signs of slowing down anytime soon, writers have become increasingly hard-pressed to boldly go where no others have gone before ... literally speaking, that is, since recent "Star Trek" shows like "Strange New Worlds," "Lower Decks," "Discovery," "Picard," and more have filled in all sorts of gaps in the official canon.
It's no secret that Paramount is eager to get back in the big-screen business for "Trek," however, and one of the more...
It's no secret that Paramount is eager to get back in the big-screen business for "Trek," however, and one of the more...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Director Chris McKay ("The Lego Batman Movie") continues developing a live-action adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera animated TV series "Jonny Quest" (1964), originally inspired by Milton Caniff's comic strip "Terry and the Pirates":
"...living in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous, and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
“He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the US Government.
“He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father, he is conscientious and decent, though willing…
“…and able to take violent decisive action...
"...living in the Florida Keys, 'Jonny Quest' is a young boy who lost his mother at an early age. Though unenthusiastic in his schooling, he is intelligent, brave, adventurous, and generally athletic with a proficiency in judo, scuba diving and the handling of firearms.
“He takes on responsibility willingly, attending to his studies, and treating adults with respect.
"'Dr. Benton C. Quest' is Jonny's father and a scientific genius who works for the US Government.
“He is considered to be one of the three top scientists in the world with interests and technical know-how spanning many fields.
"Raising Jonny as a single father, he is conscientious and decent, though willing…
“…and able to take violent decisive action...
- 3/27/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Beetlejuice is back! Warner Bros. Pictures has shared a first look at the anticipated sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which will open in theaters and IMAX on September 6, 2024, nationwide and internationally beginning September 4.
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his own brand of mayhem.
Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice.
Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as...
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his own brand of mayhem.
Oscar-nominated Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice.
Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as...
- 3/20/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Lenny Kravitz received his Walk of Fame star yesterday in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood. This makes for 2,774th stars total on the Walk of Fame. Several special guests attended the “American Woman” singer’s March 12 ceremony, including longtime friend Denzel Washington, daughter Zoë Kravitz, and her fiancé Channing Tatum.
Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz, and Denzel Washington at the Walk of Fame ceremony | Valerie MacOn/Afp via Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
Lenny was flanked by couples at the ceremony. Denzel Washington and his wife of over 40 years, Pauletta Washington, sat to his left; Zoë and Tatum to his right. Lenny’s ex-wife and Zoë’s mom, Cosby Show star Lisa Bonet, did not attend.
Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz, and Lenny Kravitz at the Walk of Fame Star Ceremony | Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
A couple for over two years now, Tatum and Zoë held hands and laughed as Washington and Lenny spoke.
Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz, and Denzel Washington at the Walk of Fame ceremony | Valerie MacOn/Afp via Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
Lenny was flanked by couples at the ceremony. Denzel Washington and his wife of over 40 years, Pauletta Washington, sat to his left; Zoë and Tatum to his right. Lenny’s ex-wife and Zoë’s mom, Cosby Show star Lisa Bonet, did not attend.
Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz, and Lenny Kravitz at the Walk of Fame Star Ceremony | Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
A couple for over two years now, Tatum and Zoë held hands and laughed as Washington and Lenny spoke.
- 3/14/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The new DC cinematic universe is entering a fresh new stage, and the latest news shows it's not afraid to do stuff that's a little weird or out of left field. According to a report by The InSneider, DC Studios is developing an untitled animated feature based on the comic series "Jurassic League," which was released in 2022 as a limited six-issue run. The movie will be about "a prehistoric version of Earth that see heroes and villains as dinosaurs." James Gunn, co-ceo of DC Studios and director of "The Suicide Squad," is set to produce, with Brian Lynch writing the script.
If Brian Lynch sounds like a familiar name, you might recognize it from the credits for "Puss in Boots," the "Secret Life of Pets" movies, and both "Minions" and "Minions: The Rise of Gru." All signs seem to confirm that this new dinosaur superhero film will be for children first and foremost,...
If Brian Lynch sounds like a familiar name, you might recognize it from the credits for "Puss in Boots," the "Secret Life of Pets" movies, and both "Minions" and "Minions: The Rise of Gru." All signs seem to confirm that this new dinosaur superhero film will be for children first and foremost,...
- 2/24/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Over the past few years, Artificial Intelligence has come a long way, oftentimes confusing people over what’s real and what’s not. And now, AI is all set to take over the NBA with its new system which is quite cleverly called, ‘Nb-ai.” However, producer Chris Miller does not seem too happy with this feature that lets the viewer personalize his viewing experience.
Chris Miller (via Chris Miller’s Instagram)
Chris Miller called out the NBA’s new AI system, which can turn any live basketball game animated with just one voice command. According to Chris Miller, animation created by Artificial Intelligence will never compare to the old-school filmmaking style.
Suggested“Imagine the movie without him”: Not Oscar Isaac’s Spider-Man 2099, Across the Spider-Verse Nearly Kicked Out Fan-Favorite Character
Chris Miller Criticizes NBA’s Nb-ai
Adam Silver and Victor Wembanyama unveil Nb-ai
Recently, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and...
Chris Miller (via Chris Miller’s Instagram)
Chris Miller called out the NBA’s new AI system, which can turn any live basketball game animated with just one voice command. According to Chris Miller, animation created by Artificial Intelligence will never compare to the old-school filmmaking style.
Suggested“Imagine the movie without him”: Not Oscar Isaac’s Spider-Man 2099, Across the Spider-Verse Nearly Kicked Out Fan-Favorite Character
Chris Miller Criticizes NBA’s Nb-ai
Adam Silver and Victor Wembanyama unveil Nb-ai
Recently, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and...
- 2/19/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
As reported in Deadline today, Paramount has officially announced that they are developing a new "Star Trek" feature film. It will be the first "Star Trek" movie since the release of "Star Trek Beyond" in 2016, but the fourteenth "Star Trek" film overall.
The new film will be directed by Toby Haynes, a prolific British television director who has helmed episodes of "M.I. High," "Doctor Who," and the British version of "Utopia." His most recent directing job was six episodes of the hit "Star Wars" series "Andor." Interestingly, he also directed the celebrated "Black Mirror" episode "USS Callister," which was a darkly humorous riff on "Star Trek" and science fiction fandom. He also directed the 2019 TV movie "Brexit: The Uncivil War" starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The new "Star Trek" film is slated to be written by Seth Grahame-Smith, the author of the books "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.
The new film will be directed by Toby Haynes, a prolific British television director who has helmed episodes of "M.I. High," "Doctor Who," and the British version of "Utopia." His most recent directing job was six episodes of the hit "Star Wars" series "Andor." Interestingly, he also directed the celebrated "Black Mirror" episode "USS Callister," which was a darkly humorous riff on "Star Trek" and science fiction fandom. He also directed the 2019 TV movie "Brexit: The Uncivil War" starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The new "Star Trek" film is slated to be written by Seth Grahame-Smith, the author of the books "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.
- 1/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
A new “Star Trek” film is in the works at Paramount with “Andor’s” Toby Haynes on board to direct and Seth Grahame-Smith penning the script, Variety has confirmed.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, the upcoming feature will be an origin story that is set decades before 2009’s “Star Trek,” as well as an expansion of the “Star Trek” universe. J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is producing.
Meanwhile, the fourth installment of the rebooted “Star Trek” film series remains in development, with the studio describing it as the “final chapter.” In the third film, 2016’s “Star Trek Beyond,” the crew of the USS Enterprise crash-lands on a mysterious world after being attacked by the lizard-like dictator Krall (Idris Elba).
A fourth “Star Trek” movie starring Chris Pine was first announced in July of 2016, with Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho and Simon Pegg expected to return.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, the upcoming feature will be an origin story that is set decades before 2009’s “Star Trek,” as well as an expansion of the “Star Trek” universe. J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is producing.
Meanwhile, the fourth installment of the rebooted “Star Trek” film series remains in development, with the studio describing it as the “final chapter.” In the third film, 2016’s “Star Trek Beyond,” the crew of the USS Enterprise crash-lands on a mysterious world after being attacked by the lizard-like dictator Krall (Idris Elba).
A fourth “Star Trek” movie starring Chris Pine was first announced in July of 2016, with Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho and Simon Pegg expected to return.
- 1/10/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
After years of stops and starts, Paramount is making a step toward returning Star Trek to the big screen. Toby Haynes, who directed episodes of of the Star Wars series Andor, will helm a new feature, with Seth Grahame-Smith writing.
The plot is said to take place decades before the events of 2009’s Star Trek, which J.J. Abrams helmed. Abrams’ Bad Robot will produce the movie, which the studio is describing as an expansion of its Trek universe.
Trek has largely lived in the world of TV and streaming in recent years, with Paramount+ home to a number of shows, including Strange New Worlds, Discovery, the animated Lower Decks and Picard, which wrapped last year.
Star Trek Beyond, the most recent Trek film, hit theaters in 2016 and starred Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, the role he first played in 2009’s Star Trek. Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldaña,...
The plot is said to take place decades before the events of 2009’s Star Trek, which J.J. Abrams helmed. Abrams’ Bad Robot will produce the movie, which the studio is describing as an expansion of its Trek universe.
Trek has largely lived in the world of TV and streaming in recent years, with Paramount+ home to a number of shows, including Strange New Worlds, Discovery, the animated Lower Decks and Picard, which wrapped last year.
Star Trek Beyond, the most recent Trek film, hit theaters in 2016 and starred Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, the role he first played in 2009’s Star Trek. Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldaña,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Even as it continues to develop the final chapter in its main Star Trek series, Paramount is looking to further explore the IP. The studio has tapped Toby Haynes to direct a new film that expands on the Star Trek universe, with Seth Grahame-Smith penning the script. J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is producing.
Sources tell Deadline that while plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is an origin story that takes place decades before the 2009 Star Trek film that rebooted the franchise. Insiders add that the final chapter in that main series, Star Trek 4, remains in active development.
Although there hasn’t been a film since 2016’s Star Trek Beyond, the brand remains as strong as its ever been behind popular Paramount+ shows like Picard and Strange New Worlds earning strong reviews and solid ratings. The Brian Robbins led-Paramount saw an opportunity to build on...
Sources tell Deadline that while plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is an origin story that takes place decades before the 2009 Star Trek film that rebooted the franchise. Insiders add that the final chapter in that main series, Star Trek 4, remains in active development.
Although there hasn’t been a film since 2016’s Star Trek Beyond, the brand remains as strong as its ever been behind popular Paramount+ shows like Picard and Strange New Worlds earning strong reviews and solid ratings. The Brian Robbins led-Paramount saw an opportunity to build on...
- 1/10/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Zoë Kravitz, aka 'Catwoman' in the feature "The Batman", poses for the Yves Saint Laurent fragrance “Black Opium”:
The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, her breakthrough film-acting role was 'Angel Salvadore' in "X-Men: First Class", followed by roles in "The Divergent Series" and "Mad Max: Fury Road". She has since appeared in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
From 2017 to 2019, Kravitz co-starred in the HBO drama series "Big Little Lies".
Previously voicing the character of 'Catwoman' in "The Lego Batman Movie"...
...Kravitz reprised the role of 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman' for director Matt Reeves' in "The Batman".
Click the images to enlarge...
"Catwoman" Comic Books...
The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, her breakthrough film-acting role was 'Angel Salvadore' in "X-Men: First Class", followed by roles in "The Divergent Series" and "Mad Max: Fury Road". She has since appeared in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
From 2017 to 2019, Kravitz co-starred in the HBO drama series "Big Little Lies".
Previously voicing the character of 'Catwoman' in "The Lego Batman Movie"...
...Kravitz reprised the role of 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman' for director Matt Reeves' in "The Batman".
Click the images to enlarge...
"Catwoman" Comic Books...
- 12/27/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Coyote vs. Acme,” a live-action movie that stars John Cena, Will Forte and Lana Condor, has been shelved by Warner Bros. a year after it was completed.
This follows Warner Bros. similarly shelving nearly completed features “Batgirl” and “Scoob’s Haunted Holiday.”
“With the re-launch of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation in June, the studio has shifted its global strategy to focus on theatrical releases. With this new direction, we have made the difficult decision not to move forward with ‘Coyote vs Acme.’ We have tremendous respect for the filmmakers, casts, and crew, and are grateful for their contributions to the film,” a Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group spokesperson said.
The movie was an adaptation of a 1990 short story by Ian Frazier that first appeared in the New Yorker. Development on the project began back in 2018, with Chris McKay attached as a producer. Shortly afterward, Dave Green, director of “Earth to Echo...
This follows Warner Bros. similarly shelving nearly completed features “Batgirl” and “Scoob’s Haunted Holiday.”
“With the re-launch of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation in June, the studio has shifted its global strategy to focus on theatrical releases. With this new direction, we have made the difficult decision not to move forward with ‘Coyote vs Acme.’ We have tremendous respect for the filmmakers, casts, and crew, and are grateful for their contributions to the film,” a Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group spokesperson said.
The movie was an adaptation of a 1990 short story by Ian Frazier that first appeared in the New Yorker. Development on the project began back in 2018, with Chris McKay attached as a producer. Shortly afterward, Dave Green, director of “Earth to Echo...
- 11/9/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Matthew’s Perry died from a reported drowning, but his legacy as Friends’ Chandler Bing remains for fans, royalty included. Prince Harry, a self-described “Friends fanatic,” even called himself “ a Chandler” after Perry’s Chandler Bing character on the iconic TV series.
Prince Harry called himself a ‘Chandler’ from ‘Friends’ in ‘Spare’
In between Harry’s recollection of major life events, such as Princess Diana’s death, his May 2018 royal wedding, and the 2020 Sandringham Summit, were little details about the duke in Spare. Among them was his love of Friends and the character he identified with most.
At one point in his best-selling memoir, Harry explained how he spent a lot of time watching Friends in the summer of 2013. The reason, he said, had to do with “toggling between bouts of debilitating lethargy and terrifying panic attacks, (vis Spare).
So Harry spent most of his time at home watching the TV show.
Prince Harry called himself a ‘Chandler’ from ‘Friends’ in ‘Spare’
In between Harry’s recollection of major life events, such as Princess Diana’s death, his May 2018 royal wedding, and the 2020 Sandringham Summit, were little details about the duke in Spare. Among them was his love of Friends and the character he identified with most.
At one point in his best-selling memoir, Harry explained how he spent a lot of time watching Friends in the summer of 2013. The reason, he said, had to do with “toggling between bouts of debilitating lethargy and terrifying panic attacks, (vis Spare).
So Harry spent most of his time at home watching the TV show.
- 10/30/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Amidst one of the most creatively fertile periods in his career to date, actor Michael Cera has taken on new agents at CAA.
The in-demand Canadian actor is coming off of a standout role in Barbie, Greta Gerwig’s triumphant live-action take on the Mattel doll for Warner Bros, which has thus far grossed over $1.4B worldwide and seems likely to figure heavily in the awards race to come.
In addition to the highest-grossing film of the year, the fantasy comedy penned by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach has set records as the top-grossing title ever released by Warner Bros, and the highest-grossing film from a solo female director. Starring alongside Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, Cera portrayed Allan, the lovably awkward best friend of Ken who, unlike the central characters, has no counterpart in his universe.
Also recently making a memorable appearance on Black Mirror...
The in-demand Canadian actor is coming off of a standout role in Barbie, Greta Gerwig’s triumphant live-action take on the Mattel doll for Warner Bros, which has thus far grossed over $1.4B worldwide and seems likely to figure heavily in the awards race to come.
In addition to the highest-grossing film of the year, the fantasy comedy penned by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach has set records as the top-grossing title ever released by Warner Bros, and the highest-grossing film from a solo female director. Starring alongside Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, Cera portrayed Allan, the lovably awkward best friend of Ken who, unlike the central characters, has no counterpart in his universe.
Also recently making a memorable appearance on Black Mirror...
- 10/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
October has arrived, and Amazon Prime Video is not lacking in great new movies to stream this month. The bulk of the James Bond library is available to stream on Prime Video starting on Oct. 1, so pick your favorite era and play your marathon accordingly. There’s also a bona fide new release hitting just in time for Spooky Season – the 1980s-set time travel horror film “Totally Killer,” starring “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” lead Kiernan Shipka. And the Nicolas Cage Dracula film “Renfield” also hits Prime Video this month.
Whether you’re looking for scares, thrills or a classic rom-com, we’ve got you covered. Check out our picks for the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023 below.
The James Bond Franchise Eon
Ok so this is more than one film, but if you’re a James Bond fan you can now stream a slew of entries...
Whether you’re looking for scares, thrills or a classic rom-com, we’ve got you covered. Check out our picks for the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023 below.
The James Bond Franchise Eon
Ok so this is more than one film, but if you’re a James Bond fan you can now stream a slew of entries...
- 10/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
It’s #NationalVideoGamesDay – let’s take a look at the greatest video game movies of all time!
Video games making their way to the big screen haven’t always been the smoothest ride, but things are looking up. From The Super Mario Bros. movie to Gran Turismo, we’re seeing more game-movie adaptations now than ever before, and believe it or not, some of them are turning out surprisingly well.
In light of this, gaming storage experts at Crucial.com have crunched the numbers to arrive at a comprehensive list of the top video game movie adaptations of all time. Rather than another subjective opinion, this research weighs up data using the IMDb scores for both the film and its most relevant game.
For the full list of the 50 top-rated game movies, check out the report here: https://www.crucial.com/articles/for-gamers/best-video-game-films
Here’s the top 10 best video game movie adaptations,...
Video games making their way to the big screen haven’t always been the smoothest ride, but things are looking up. From The Super Mario Bros. movie to Gran Turismo, we’re seeing more game-movie adaptations now than ever before, and believe it or not, some of them are turning out surprisingly well.
In light of this, gaming storage experts at Crucial.com have crunched the numbers to arrive at a comprehensive list of the top video game movie adaptations of all time. Rather than another subjective opinion, this research weighs up data using the IMDb scores for both the film and its most relevant game.
For the full list of the 50 top-rated game movies, check out the report here: https://www.crucial.com/articles/for-gamers/best-video-game-films
Here’s the top 10 best video game movie adaptations,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
As the calendar changes to September and summer soon turns to fall, Hulu is saying hello to the new season with plenty of new titles to hunker down with. From last year’s horror-comedy “The Menu” to multiple entries of “The Lego Movie” franchise, the streamer will be adding over 100 series, features, documentaries, and reality competitions to fill your late summer-early fall days and nights.
Check below for The Streamable’s top five picks, plus everything coming to the platform this month!
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Hulu in September 2023? “The Devil Wears Prada” | Friday, Sept. 1
Even though it initially received lukewarm reviews, “The Devil Wears Prada” is and will always be in vogue. The 2006 dramedy stars Anne Hathaway as Andy, a recent journalism school graduate with big dreams who lands a job at a prestigious fashion magazine as the...
Check below for The Streamable’s top five picks, plus everything coming to the platform this month!
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Hulu in September 2023? “The Devil Wears Prada” | Friday, Sept. 1
Even though it initially received lukewarm reviews, “The Devil Wears Prada” is and will always be in vogue. The 2006 dramedy stars Anne Hathaway as Andy, a recent journalism school graduate with big dreams who lands a job at a prestigious fashion magazine as the...
- 8/28/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
“Blue Beetle,” now in theaters, is the latest movie that mines the rich DC Comics catalog to bring a new superhero to the forefront. In this case it’s Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña), who lives in the fictional, superhero-free coastal Texas town of Palmera City. He comes from a more ethnic neighborhood and his family is facing eviction from the evil, monolithic Kord Industries. All seems hopeless, until a magical intergalactic scarab fuses with him, turning him into the Blue Beetle.
This is all well and good (and the movie is a ton of fun) but the question remains: where does “Blue Beetle” fit into what was once known as the DC Extended Universe and is now being referred to, simply, as the DC Universe? The question has even more importance after “The Flash” earlier this summer, which introduced both time travel and multiverse-hopping to the DC Universe.
We will...
This is all well and good (and the movie is a ton of fun) but the question remains: where does “Blue Beetle” fit into what was once known as the DC Extended Universe and is now being referred to, simply, as the DC Universe? The question has even more importance after “The Flash” earlier this summer, which introduced both time travel and multiverse-hopping to the DC Universe.
We will...
- 8/18/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Zach Galifianakis, an American comedian and actor, has gained recognition for his notable roles in the film industry. Perhaps best known for his portrayal of Alan in The Hangover trilogy (2009–2013), Galifianakis also hosted the talk show Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008–2018) on Funny or Die.
Born on October 1, 1969, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Galifianakis began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York City. His comedic talent earned him appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Saturday Night Live, as well as a starring role in the Comedy Central sketch comedy series, The Man Show.
Galifianakis achieved a breakthrough in 2009 with his role in The Hangover, which became a tremendous success at the box office. His portrayal of Alan received critical acclaim, leading to his reprisal of the character in the sequels, The Hangover Part II (2011) and The Hangover Part III (2013).
Beyond The Hangover trilogy, Galifianakis has showcased...
Born on October 1, 1969, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Galifianakis began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York City. His comedic talent earned him appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Saturday Night Live, as well as a starring role in the Comedy Central sketch comedy series, The Man Show.
Galifianakis achieved a breakthrough in 2009 with his role in The Hangover, which became a tremendous success at the box office. His portrayal of Alan received critical acclaim, leading to his reprisal of the character in the sequels, The Hangover Part II (2011) and The Hangover Part III (2013).
Beyond The Hangover trilogy, Galifianakis has showcased...
- 7/29/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
In recognition of the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie this week, we thought we would take a look at the ten highest-grossing movies based on toys that have been made (so far at least). This list was constructed using domestic box office totals that have also been adjusted for inflation (according to data and synopses procured from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers). So, enough yapping, here are the ten highest-grossing films based on toys.
10. My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) Original Domestic Gross: $21,885,107
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $25,496,025
A dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6—Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity— embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their home.
9. Mars Attacks! (1996) Original Domestic Gross: $37,771,017
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $78,056,645
Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor.
10. My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) Original Domestic Gross: $21,885,107
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $25,496,025
A dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6—Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity— embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their home.
9. Mars Attacks! (1996) Original Domestic Gross: $37,771,017
Adjusted Domestic Gross: $78,056,645
Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor.
- 7/18/2023
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
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