Real Steel 2is still a possibility. This October will mark the tenth anniversary ofReal Steel, the boxing robot drama starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Shawn Levy. Though reviews were mixed, the movie was a hit at the box office, albeit perhaps not as much as Disney had been hoping for. Possibly due to falling short of expectations, a sequel was never made and the world had seemingly moved on....
Black Mirrortook its influence from real-life for the Metalhead episode. The death dogs were based on Boston Dynamics' robots like the BigDog. However, technology has come a long way since then and now we’re looking at a smaller and more versatile version of the robot from MIT called the Mini Cheetah and it’s freaking people out on social media. These new robots are able to run, jump, and even play soccer, as evidenced by recent viral videos....
Another new name has been added to the cast ofRenfieldand along with this announcement comes some new plot details. As the title of the film suggests, the Universal movie will primarily follow Dracula’s henchman as the lackey finally slips into more of the central role. With Nicholas Hoult in the lead role, the movie will also feature Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, and Ben Schwartz. Now, it’s been reported that Adrian Martinez (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,Focus) has just boarded the cast as well....
Gothic horror directorRobert Eggersis giving film enthusiasts a special gift for Christmas this year. Not only is his upcoming take on the classic 1922 German horror filmNosferatupremiering on the December holiday, but fans in a lucky few cities will be able to catch the film in all its glory on 35mm. As reported byBloody Disgusting, Egger’sNosferatuwill have showings of the 35mm film in a limited number of theaters in cities including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles....
If anyone ever talks to me about movies for more than ten minutes, it’s highly likely that I will bring upSteven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. It’s my absolute favorite movie and thus, Universal’sJurassic Park: The Ridemeans a great deal to me, which is why it’s very sad to see the attraction leave the park. But my relationship to the ride is one more akin to Captain Ahab and his elusive white whale....
The ride onSnowpiercerseems to have reached its final destination earlier than planned. Despite receiving a renewal for a fourth and final season, TNT has opted to exit the Eternal Engine without broadcasting season four. Snowpierceris based on Bong Joon-Ho’s 2013 filmof the same name, though with different storylines and characters. The show follows Andre Layton (Daveed Diggs), who leads a group of “Tailies,” or people that boarded the train illegally and resided in the tail end....
Star Trek Discoveryhas released a new trailer for Season 2 offering our first look at Ethan Peck’s young Spock. In addition, the latest trailer also features the first look at Rebecca Romijn as Number One. The series is currently in production in Toronto and the trailer was unveiled atNYCC. The previous trailer was released for San Diego Comic-Con over the summer and teased the return of Spock, but never showed him....
Stan Lee had such a great impact on pop culture that his fans number not just among regular readers, but other major filmmakers and artists as well. Kevin Smith is one such filmmaker who has always been a huge fan of comics in general and Lee in particular. In a recent interview, Smith revealed that his upcoming sequelTwilight of the Mallratswill feature a ‘very clever’ Stan Lee cameo. “We have a Stan Lee scene....
The Continentalhas found more of its cast, according toDEADLINE. The John Wick prequel series is produced for Starz by Lionsgate Television and will be presented as a three-night special event. Katie McGrath, Ray Mckinnon, Adam Shapiro, Mark Musashi, and Marina Mazepa have all been cast and will join Colin Woodell and Mel Gibson. These new cast members will also join the previously announced cast members Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada, Nhung Kate and Ben Robson....
CinemaCon, the world’s largest convention for theater owners, kicked off in Las Vegas last night, with the Sony Pictures panel including a surprise appearance byOnce Upon a Time in HollywooddirectorQuentin Tarantinoand star Leonardo DiCaprio. This upcoming movie, set in the year 1969, examining some of the most pivotal events from this year, hasn’t even started filming yet, with principal photography slated to begin this summer. Without any actual footage to show, a sizzle reel of Tarantino’s films was shown, with the director comparing this film to the 1994 seminal classic that put him on the map,Pulp Fiction....
There have been so many King Arthur movies in recent years, the last one to make it to the big screen, Guy Ritchie’sKing Arthur: The Legend of the Swordbombed big time. People know the tale, and most are quite bored by what the ancient legend has to offer. Now, director Joe Cornish, the guy behind the cult favoriteAttack the Block, is back, and he’s about to change that in a big way withThe Kid Who Would Be King....
It looks like Disney has another hit on its hands withThe Lion Kingremake. The first reactions are in and they’re mostly positive, with many viewers praising the stunning visuals. The world premiere was held last night in Hollywood and most of the cast was in attendance as the highly anticipated movie screened for the first time publicly. With that being said, many fans have wondered if the movie is a shot-for-shot remake of the iconic animated original....
Meta movies have defied traditional means of storytelling. Whether through on-the-nose imagery or a throw-away one-liner or two, these films are grounded in self-awareness. This filmmaking style allows the film itself to have a conversation with the audience directly. The meta-process shatters the fourth wall and immerses the viewer into the world of the movie. It is a clever process of filmmaking that a few motion pictures have set high standards for....
