Apple TV+ just dropped four sneak peeks from Season 2 of Silo, and all people can talk about is Rebecca Ferguson, and the absolute show-stealer she is. With her dazzling presence, Ferguson might just challenge Sigourney Weaver’s throne as the sci-fi queen.
Sigourney Weaver in the Alien franchise | 20th-century fox
Weaver’s legendary for her Alien days, but Ferguson’s got that sparkle that could light up the sci-fi scene in a whole new way. People cannot wait to witness what this new season has in store for them.
Rebecca Ferguson Shines as a Showstopper in Silo
Apple TV’s Silo is a gripping fictional film directed by Marshall Burnette. The story revolves around a harrowing farming accident that traps Cody, a young man played by Jack Difalco, inside a grain silo. Silo delves into intense and complex themes, but it also shines a spotlight on the risks agricultural workers face,...
Sigourney Weaver in the Alien franchise | 20th-century fox
Weaver’s legendary for her Alien days, but Ferguson’s got that sparkle that could light up the sci-fi scene in a whole new way. People cannot wait to witness what this new season has in store for them.
Rebecca Ferguson Shines as a Showstopper in Silo
Apple TV’s Silo is a gripping fictional film directed by Marshall Burnette. The story revolves around a harrowing farming accident that traps Cody, a young man played by Jack Difalco, inside a grain silo. Silo delves into intense and complex themes, but it also shines a spotlight on the risks agricultural workers face,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
When there was something weird going on in the neighborhood, these guys answered the call. Ghostbusters premiered on June 8, 1984, a perfect early summer offering. Anchored by stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson and Sigourney Weaver, and directed by Ivan Reitman, the movie went on to make $300 million at the box office. As the movie celebrates its 40th anniversary, let’s catch up with the cast of Ghostbusters: where are they now? Dan Aykroyd continues his comedic legacy Dan Aykroyd co-wrote Ghostbusters with his Second City compatriot Harold Ramis. Known for his comedic timing from his...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Alien franchise makes its long-awaited return to theaters this August with Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus, but we will soon get to see the Xenomorph (Xenomorphs?) terrorize the small screen for the very first time in Noah Hawley's FX series.
Updates on the project have been few and far between since the main cast was announced last year, but thanks to a new rumor doing the rounds online, we may have a little more to go on.
Though he stresses that this may not be the final title, insider Daniel Richtman has heard that the show is currently being referred to as "Alien: Neverland."
The series is believed to be set three decades before the events of Ridley Scott's 1979 classic and a few years before Prometheus, and will find the characters "caught in a conflict with the beginning of artificial intelligence and the competition among developers and users.
Updates on the project have been few and far between since the main cast was announced last year, but thanks to a new rumor doing the rounds online, we may have a little more to go on.
Though he stresses that this may not be the final title, insider Daniel Richtman has heard that the show is currently being referred to as "Alien: Neverland."
The series is believed to be set three decades before the events of Ridley Scott's 1979 classic and a few years before Prometheus, and will find the characters "caught in a conflict with the beginning of artificial intelligence and the competition among developers and users.
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Saying Ghostbusters is a beloved pop-cultural franchise would be an understatement. Since the original Ivan Reitman-directed Ghostbusters premiered on June 8, 1984 —with an all-star comedic cast that includes Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis—the supernatural franchise has spawned sequels, reboots, and more. As the fantastical comedy reaches its 40th anniversary this weekend, it’s worth noting the legacy left behind. The team of eccentric parapsychologists turned ghost-catchers navigated existential threats after stumbling upon a gateway to another dimension in New York City. The celebration continues with screenings of these celebrated films. On Saturday,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
By 1984, films like “Jaws” (1975), “Star Wars” (1977) “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) and “E.T.” (1982) had firmly established the summer blockbuster craze, with Steven Spielberg productions leading the way. On June 8, 1984, two films were released simultaneously that continued the summer blockbuster trend, while also establishing new trends with their combination of horror/comedy and fresh marketing and merchandising strategies. Unsurprisingly, one film was produced by Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, and his “Gremlins” battled for the number one box office spot with familiar faces from “Saturday Night Live” who were now “Ghostbusters.” Their quotable scripts and at-the-time unique blend of humor and gore have had long-lasting effects on the film industry and on pop culture that continue to resonate four decades later. Read on for more about the 40-year anniversary of both “Gremlins” and “Ghostbusters.”
“Gremlins” was conceived by aspiring filmmaker Chris Columbus, who was influenced by the sounds of mice skittering about...
“Gremlins” was conceived by aspiring filmmaker Chris Columbus, who was influenced by the sounds of mice skittering about...
- 6/8/2024
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
A Groundbreaking Entry in Sci-Fi Cinema Forty-five years ago, Ridley Scott unleashed a cinematic masterpiece that would forever change the landscape of science fiction & horror: Alien. Upon its release on May 25, 1979, audiences were not just introduced to a new film but to a terrifying new universe filled with spine-chilling surprises. Its grim, gritty aesthetic broke away from the glossier space epics of the time, grounding itself with a raw and visceral realism. The Rise of Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley The casting of Sigourney Weaver as Ripley proved to be a masterstroke. Ripley was not only a rarity as...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
This week marks a monumental moment for fans of Ghostbusters. The city of Los Angeles has officially proclaimed June 8 as Ghostbusters Day, celebrating the enduring legacy of the beloved 1984 film. The day honors the release of the original movie, which has left an indelible mark on pop culture. Sigourney Weaver once said, Ghostbusters changed my life. This sentiment resonates with many fans who have cherished the quirky mix of comedy and paranormal adventure. A Collective Celebration Fans and celebrities alike have gathered to celebrate this occasion. One of the highlights is the confirmation that core cast members will...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
1992's "Alien 3" was advertised with the tagline "The B*tch is Back" and the new trailer for the upcoming "Alien: Romulus" implicitly carries that same promise. True, original "Alien" protagonist Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is nowhere to be seen, but a new crew of future victims has a Xenomorph infestation to deal with.
This trailer proves that, for better or worse, director Fede Álvarez knows his sh*t when it comes to "Alien." Based on this two-minute preview, a group of young people — headlined by Rain Carradine — break into an abandoned space station, hoping that whatever is inside can buy them a better life. Instead, they stumble onto hibernating facehuggers that soon get loose. Things predictably go downhill.
This sounds like a streamlined version of the original 1979 "Alien," where the Nostromo investigated a crashed alien ship and brought the Xenomorph back onto theirs. The set design and imagery of "Romulus" echoes the original too,...
This trailer proves that, for better or worse, director Fede Álvarez knows his sh*t when it comes to "Alien." Based on this two-minute preview, a group of young people — headlined by Rain Carradine — break into an abandoned space station, hoping that whatever is inside can buy them a better life. Instead, they stumble onto hibernating facehuggers that soon get loose. Things predictably go downhill.
This sounds like a streamlined version of the original 1979 "Alien," where the Nostromo investigated a crashed alien ship and brought the Xenomorph back onto theirs. The set design and imagery of "Romulus" echoes the original too,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Stars: Stephanie Lodge, Lauren Staerck, Beatrice Fletcher, Megan Purvis, Darrell Griggs, Natasha Henstridge, Mark Collier, Stephen Staley | Written by Tom Jolliffe | Directed by Andy Edwards
Horror versions of fairy tales, such as Snow White: A Tale of Terror with Sigourney Weaver and Sam Neil, for example, have been around for quite a while. And now the current trend of turning kid’s stories and nursery rhymes into horror films has carried over to them. It makes sense, they’re filled with witches, ghosts and in their original versions tended to be pretty grim and bloody moments such as Cinderella’s stepsisters cutting off their toes to try and get their foot in the glass slipper. And that brings us to Cinderella’s Revenge.
It certainly opens on an appropriately nasty note as Katherine frames her husband for the theft of the king’s jewels and has him killed for the bounty.
Horror versions of fairy tales, such as Snow White: A Tale of Terror with Sigourney Weaver and Sam Neil, for example, have been around for quite a while. And now the current trend of turning kid’s stories and nursery rhymes into horror films has carried over to them. It makes sense, they’re filled with witches, ghosts and in their original versions tended to be pretty grim and bloody moments such as Cinderella’s stepsisters cutting off their toes to try and get their foot in the glass slipper. And that brings us to Cinderella’s Revenge.
It certainly opens on an appropriately nasty note as Katherine frames her husband for the theft of the king’s jewels and has him killed for the bounty.
- 6/5/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Alien: Romulus’ Pure Horror Finally Echoes the 1979 Original - Main Image
When Ridley Scott’s Alien released in 1979, theater-goers vomited and fainted at the pure horror projected in front of them. In the 45 years since, not a single film in the long-running franchise has matched the shock of the original, but Alien: Romulus is finally delivering the terror fans have been missing.
Set in the 57-year interval between Alien and Aliens, Romulus focuses on a young cast colonists exploring an abandoned space station, not unlike Alien Isolation.
As expected with any film in the franchise, the cosmic horror of the Xenomorph is released and lives are lost in particularly gruesome ways.
First Romulus Trailer Gives Hope to Original Alien Fans
Alien: Romulus’ first full trailer shows off exactly what the franchise has been missing for almost half a century: pure, unbridled horror.
While 1986’s Aliens is one of the best sci-fi films ever made,...
When Ridley Scott’s Alien released in 1979, theater-goers vomited and fainted at the pure horror projected in front of them. In the 45 years since, not a single film in the long-running franchise has matched the shock of the original, but Alien: Romulus is finally delivering the terror fans have been missing.
Set in the 57-year interval between Alien and Aliens, Romulus focuses on a young cast colonists exploring an abandoned space station, not unlike Alien Isolation.
As expected with any film in the franchise, the cosmic horror of the Xenomorph is released and lives are lost in particularly gruesome ways.
First Romulus Trailer Gives Hope to Original Alien Fans
Alien: Romulus’ first full trailer shows off exactly what the franchise has been missing for almost half a century: pure, unbridled horror.
While 1986’s Aliens is one of the best sci-fi films ever made,...
- 6/5/2024
- EpicStream
You don't need all your fingers to count the Marvel Comics stories more influential than "X-Men: Days of Future Past."
In the dark future of 2013, America has been conquered by the mutant-hunting Sentinel robots. Most of the X-Men are gone, mutants live in concentration camps, and the world stands on its nuclear brink as the other nations prepare to strike against the Sentinels. To prevent this apocalypse, X-Woman Kate Pryde travels back in time.
You see, things went to Hell on Halloween 1980. Mystique and her Brotherhood of Evil Mutants assassinated anti-mutant Senator Robert Kelly, intent on showing humanity they will supplant them as the Cro-Magnon did the Neanderthal. Instead, this event inflamed anti-mutant sentiment and led to the Sentinel takeover. If Kelly isn't assassinated, maybe this awful future will never happen.
"Days of Future Past" was Byrne's penultimate story on his original "X-Men" and he goes with a banger.
In the dark future of 2013, America has been conquered by the mutant-hunting Sentinel robots. Most of the X-Men are gone, mutants live in concentration camps, and the world stands on its nuclear brink as the other nations prepare to strike against the Sentinels. To prevent this apocalypse, X-Woman Kate Pryde travels back in time.
You see, things went to Hell on Halloween 1980. Mystique and her Brotherhood of Evil Mutants assassinated anti-mutant Senator Robert Kelly, intent on showing humanity they will supplant them as the Cro-Magnon did the Neanderthal. Instead, this event inflamed anti-mutant sentiment and led to the Sentinel takeover. If Kelly isn't assassinated, maybe this awful future will never happen.
"Days of Future Past" was Byrne's penultimate story on his original "X-Men" and he goes with a banger.
- 6/5/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The filmmaking duo behind the 2021 sleeper hit The Black Phone, based on Joe Hill's short story, have just inked a new deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment! Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill have signed a first-look agreement with Sony, specifically their genre-focused division Screen Gems, reports Deadline.
Derrickson previously worked with Screen Gems on his breakout horror film The Exorcism of Emily Rose, one of my favorite possession films of all time. Screen Gems is also the studio behind last year's huge hit Insidious: The Red Door and the recently released Tarot. The studio's upcoming projects include the sixth Insidious film and the John Cho-led horror film They Listen.
Besides The Black Phone, Derrickson and Cargill collaborated on Sinister and Sinister 2, which collectively made over $140 million at the box office. The duo is currently in post-production on the romantic action film The Gorge, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller,...
Derrickson previously worked with Screen Gems on his breakout horror film The Exorcism of Emily Rose, one of my favorite possession films of all time. Screen Gems is also the studio behind last year's huge hit Insidious: The Red Door and the recently released Tarot. The studio's upcoming projects include the sixth Insidious film and the John Cho-led horror film They Listen.
Besides The Black Phone, Derrickson and Cargill collaborated on Sinister and Sinister 2, which collectively made over $140 million at the box office. The duo is currently in post-production on the romantic action film The Gorge, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mads Lennon
In space, nobody can hear you scream ... but even from orbit, you can probably hear the collective buzz unleashed by this heart-stopping new footage for the next "Alien" film. The first official trailer for "Alien: Romulus" has finally dropped, and the reactions are pretty much unanimous: Audiences simply can't wait to watch yet another cast of soon-to-be victims attempt to survive some of the most terrifying, chest-bursting, existential horror they've ever had the cosmic misfortune to experience. Neither Sigourney Weaver's beloved Ellen Ripley nor original director Ridley Scott are part of the action this time around, having passed the mantle down to rising star Cailee Spaeny and "Don't Breathe" filmmaker Fede Álvarez, but the new film sure looks like it's bringing everything else fans have come to expect from the classic sci-fi series. While Scott's divisive prequel efforts "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant" have garnered their fair share of supporters and detractors in recent years,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
As we've previously discussed, this summer movie season is surprisingly light on franchise fare.
That's partially due to the strikes that shut down Hollywood for much of the year, and partially due to the fact that superhero flicks just aren't packing 'em in like they used to.
But if you're a fan of sequels and nostalgia, fear not! Ridley Scott's Alien saga will be returning to theaters in August!
Yes, Alien: Romulus is set for release on August 16.
Scott is still on board as executive producer, but there's a new writer-director at the helm in the form of Evil Dead and Don't Breathe horror-meister Fede Alvarez.
Earlier today, 20th Century Studios dropped a press release, along with a trailer that's giving us some serious heebie-jeebies.
Related: Will Movies and Shows of Today Be Classics Tomorrow?
"Alien: Romulus takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its roots," reads the announcement.
That's partially due to the strikes that shut down Hollywood for much of the year, and partially due to the fact that superhero flicks just aren't packing 'em in like they used to.
But if you're a fan of sequels and nostalgia, fear not! Ridley Scott's Alien saga will be returning to theaters in August!
Yes, Alien: Romulus is set for release on August 16.
Scott is still on board as executive producer, but there's a new writer-director at the helm in the form of Evil Dead and Don't Breathe horror-meister Fede Alvarez.
Earlier today, 20th Century Studios dropped a press release, along with a trailer that's giving us some serious heebie-jeebies.
Related: Will Movies and Shows of Today Be Classics Tomorrow?
"Alien: Romulus takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its roots," reads the announcement.
- 6/4/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
The “Alien” franchise is going back to basics with “Alien: Romulus.” A new trailer makes it clear that writer-director Fede Álvarez is emphasizing the claustrophobic sci-fi horror of a spaceship overrun by vicious aliens, like Ridley Scott’s 1979 film that started it all.
“Alien: Romulus” is set between the events of “Alien” and “Aliens,” and follows a group of young space colonizers who, while on a scavenging run on a seemingly abandoned space station, encounter a terrifying alien presence. The intense trailer shows off facehuggers, chestbursters, and references to earlier “Alien” films.
The film is led by Cailee Spaeny (“Civil War”), who is taking the Sigourney Weaver-type role, as seen by her recreation of the iconic image of the xenomorph in Weaver’s face. The cast also includes David Jonsson (“Industry”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“Madame Web”), Spike Fearn (“Back to Black”), and newcomer Aileen Wu.
“Alien: Romulus” is set between the events of “Alien” and “Aliens,” and follows a group of young space colonizers who, while on a scavenging run on a seemingly abandoned space station, encounter a terrifying alien presence. The intense trailer shows off facehuggers, chestbursters, and references to earlier “Alien” films.
The film is led by Cailee Spaeny (“Civil War”), who is taking the Sigourney Weaver-type role, as seen by her recreation of the iconic image of the xenomorph in Weaver’s face. The cast also includes David Jonsson (“Industry”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“Madame Web”), Spike Fearn (“Back to Black”), and newcomer Aileen Wu.
- 6/4/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
The first full teaser for Alien: Romulus contains lots of nods to Alien and Aliens. Not only does it integrate the famous tagline for the first film, but we get plenty of cool guns, facehuggers on the attack, and even a xenomorph rising from the water. In other words, all things that made Aliens great.
The connections between Alien and Aliens make sense. Director Fede Álvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues have made clear that Romulus takes place between those two landmark films. However, the standout, most shocking scene pays homage to Alien 3, a movie so divisive that even director David Fincher disowned it.
In the final image of the trailer, a xenomorph approaches protagonist Rain and extends its inner jaw. Soaked with sweat and steam, Rain turns her anguished face away from the monster and toward the camera.
This shot recalls an iconic moment from Alien 3, when the...
The connections between Alien and Aliens make sense. Director Fede Álvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues have made clear that Romulus takes place between those two landmark films. However, the standout, most shocking scene pays homage to Alien 3, a movie so divisive that even director David Fincher disowned it.
In the final image of the trailer, a xenomorph approaches protagonist Rain and extends its inner jaw. Soaked with sweat and steam, Rain turns her anguished face away from the monster and toward the camera.
This shot recalls an iconic moment from Alien 3, when the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for “Alien: Romulus,” the upcoming science fiction film in the long-running “Alien” franchise. It is set for a theatrical release on Aug. 16.
Directed by Fede Àlvarez, the film takes place between the events of Ridley Scott’s “Alien” and James Cameron’s popular sequel “Aliens.” Cailee Spaeny, who played Priscilla Presley in last year’s “Priscilla,” is set to star in the standalone movie.
The plot for the film, which has largely been kept mysterious, follows “a group of young people on a distant world, who find themselves in a confrontation with the most terrifying life form in the universe.” In addition to Spaeny, other cast members include Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Aileen Wu and Spike Fearn.
The trailer returns to the horror roots of the franchise, as dark hallways filled with facehuggers await the crew. Several people get jumped by the face-sucking aliens,...
Directed by Fede Àlvarez, the film takes place between the events of Ridley Scott’s “Alien” and James Cameron’s popular sequel “Aliens.” Cailee Spaeny, who played Priscilla Presley in last year’s “Priscilla,” is set to star in the standalone movie.
The plot for the film, which has largely been kept mysterious, follows “a group of young people on a distant world, who find themselves in a confrontation with the most terrifying life form in the universe.” In addition to Spaeny, other cast members include Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Aileen Wu and Spike Fearn.
The trailer returns to the horror roots of the franchise, as dark hallways filled with facehuggers await the crew. Several people get jumped by the face-sucking aliens,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
If I lived in the "Alien" universe, the last thing I'd ever do is step foot on a mysteriously empty spacecraft. Or heck, leave Earth at all; it seems there's little out there in the cosmos besides Xenomorph hive after Xenomorph hive. Space is terrifying enough as is and with bug-looking rape/murder monsters thrown in? Pass.
However, the main characters in "Alien: Romulus" doe not share my trepidation. The official synopsise says the film follows a crew of colonists who, while salvaging supplies from an abandoned space station, discover that it's hosting Xenomorphs. The film's newest trailer does nothing to disabuse the presumption that this is going to end poorly for them.
"Romulus" is set between the 1979 original "Alien" and 1986 sequel "Aliens." The film's set design evokes the steamy, factory look of "Alien". Stan Winston's effects team from "Aliens" was also recruited to create this movie's monsters practically.
However, the main characters in "Alien: Romulus" doe not share my trepidation. The official synopsise says the film follows a crew of colonists who, while salvaging supplies from an abandoned space station, discover that it's hosting Xenomorphs. The film's newest trailer does nothing to disabuse the presumption that this is going to end poorly for them.
"Romulus" is set between the 1979 original "Alien" and 1986 sequel "Aliens." The film's set design evokes the steamy, factory look of "Alien". Stan Winston's effects team from "Aliens" was also recruited to create this movie's monsters practically.
- 6/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The much-awaited science fiction – with a promise of delivering the best of both worlds on the horizon – might just end up outshining Hollywood’s treasured gems. Or at least that’s what Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez seems to attest to.
Alien: Romulus (2024) (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
The debate about whether or not James Cameron’s gritty sequel to the 1979 Ridley Scott classic takes the cake is a tale as old as time. But it looks like the million-dollar question – Alien or Aliens? – may just come to an end with Alien: Romulus looking to outstrip its Academy award-winning ancestors.
Fede Álvarez Shoots for the Stars With Alien: Romulus
The first thing that Fede Álvarez did after taking charge of the long-standing sci-fi franchise was to reassure fans about the authentic yet synergic angle of his forthcoming sequel. While Alien: Romulus would be a standalone, the acclaimed horror filmmaker enunciated not...
Alien: Romulus (2024) (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
The debate about whether or not James Cameron’s gritty sequel to the 1979 Ridley Scott classic takes the cake is a tale as old as time. But it looks like the million-dollar question – Alien or Aliens? – may just come to an end with Alien: Romulus looking to outstrip its Academy award-winning ancestors.
Fede Álvarez Shoots for the Stars With Alien: Romulus
The first thing that Fede Álvarez did after taking charge of the long-standing sci-fi franchise was to reassure fans about the authentic yet synergic angle of his forthcoming sequel. While Alien: Romulus would be a standalone, the acclaimed horror filmmaker enunciated not...
- 6/1/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
A playwright-turned-screenwriter, John Logan made a name for himself — and earned three Oscar nominations — working with some of the biggest names in the business, in genres ranging period dramas, sword-and-sandal epics and spy thrillers.
His credits include Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd, Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Ed Zwick and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, and two James Bond movies directed by Sam Mendes, to name a few.
Logan was, in his own words, shaped by two early influences: William Shakespeare and monsters. The Great Bard led him to drama, theatre, and a career in writing. But even before that, there were monsters. He was raised on the fantastical world of Dark Shadows, the horror movies of Universal and Hammer, Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, the Aurora monster modeling kits, and Marvel’s Tomb of Dracula comic books. His...
His credits include Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd, Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Ed Zwick and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, and two James Bond movies directed by Sam Mendes, to name a few.
Logan was, in his own words, shaped by two early influences: William Shakespeare and monsters. The Great Bard led him to drama, theatre, and a career in writing. But even before that, there were monsters. He was raised on the fantastical world of Dark Shadows, the horror movies of Universal and Hammer, Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, the Aurora monster modeling kits, and Marvel’s Tomb of Dracula comic books. His...
- 5/31/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Australia is set to welcome some of the biggest names in Hollywood to a new industry conference, Future Vision.
Beef creator Lee Sung Jin, The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo and Big Little Lies producer Bruna Papandrea will feature at the event, which will be held in Melbourne on July 15-17. The summit is the latest globally-focused TV event on the crowded international calendar.
More speakers are set to be announced shortly, with the event streaming live around the world. Future Vision has been created with support from Australians in Film, Screen Australia and VicScreen, with Papandrea and The Slap showrunner Tony Ayres the co-chairs and Rebecca Yeldham, who led the content team at MasterClass, the Creative Director.
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning Lee created, wrote, executive produced and directed Netflix miniseries Beef, which starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who also won acting prizes for the series.
Beef creator Lee Sung Jin, The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo and Big Little Lies producer Bruna Papandrea will feature at the event, which will be held in Melbourne on July 15-17. The summit is the latest globally-focused TV event on the crowded international calendar.
More speakers are set to be announced shortly, with the event streaming live around the world. Future Vision has been created with support from Australians in Film, Screen Australia and VicScreen, with Papandrea and The Slap showrunner Tony Ayres the co-chairs and Rebecca Yeldham, who led the content team at MasterClass, the Creative Director.
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning Lee created, wrote, executive produced and directed Netflix miniseries Beef, which starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who also won acting prizes for the series.
- 5/29/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
There is a notorious movie principle that says every element of the plot must be there for a reason, while the details that are unnecessary to the plot should be removed. Some films follow this rule in a way they put some hidden easter eggs to call on them in the most important scene to the audience’s excitement.
Here are 5 movies where Chekhov’s guns shot us right in the heart.
1. Shaun of the Dead (2004) - The Gun
Edgar Wright’s zombie comedy is probably the best example of using this technique. Here Chekhov’s gun appears to be a real gun that is hanging on the wall of a local bar. It is introduced in the movie’s beginning and is of much help to the main characters in the climax, as they are trapped in the bar and surrounded by the army of zombies.
2. The Fifth Element...
Here are 5 movies where Chekhov’s guns shot us right in the heart.
1. Shaun of the Dead (2004) - The Gun
Edgar Wright’s zombie comedy is probably the best example of using this technique. Here Chekhov’s gun appears to be a real gun that is hanging on the wall of a local bar. It is introduced in the movie’s beginning and is of much help to the main characters in the climax, as they are trapped in the bar and surrounded by the army of zombies.
2. The Fifth Element...
- 5/28/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The Mandalorian debuted back in 2019, becoming the first live-action series set in George Lucas’ Star Wars universe. Starring Pedro Pascal in the lead role, the series gained immense popularity throughout its three seasons. As a result, Disney announced a film continuation of the original story that focuses on Din Djarin and Grogu.
Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian remains one of the most popular Star Wars entires (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview ahead of the show’s third season, executive producer Dave Filoni spoke about how the series might conclude. Filoni’s approach to crafting season finales combined with the uncertain future of the series beyond its planned feature film continuation hint that The Mandalorian could easily return for season 4 and beyond. Here is everything you need to know about the future of The Mandalorian.
Dave Filoni’s Comments Hint Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian Could Go Season 4 and Beyond
Dave...
Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian remains one of the most popular Star Wars entires (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview ahead of the show’s third season, executive producer Dave Filoni spoke about how the series might conclude. Filoni’s approach to crafting season finales combined with the uncertain future of the series beyond its planned feature film continuation hint that The Mandalorian could easily return for season 4 and beyond. Here is everything you need to know about the future of The Mandalorian.
Dave Filoni’s Comments Hint Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian Could Go Season 4 and Beyond
Dave...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Quick Navigation 30. Cameron Diaz – 5’8” (172.7 cm) 29. Julia Roberts – 5’8” (172.7 cm) 28. Blake Lively – 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm) 27. Maggie Gyllenhaal – 5’9” (175.3 cm) 26. Gwyneth Paltrow – 5’9” (175.3 cm) 25. Lucy Lawless – 5’9 ¼” (175.9 cm) 24. Mandy Moore – 5’9 ¾” (177.2 cm) 23. Charlize Theron – 5’9 ¾” (177.2 cm) 22. Brooke Shields – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 21. Nicole Kidman – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 20. Tilda Swinton – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 19. Rebecca Romijn – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 18. Sigourney Weaver – 5’10 ½” (179.1 cm) 17. Hannah Waddingham – 5’11” (180.3 cm) 16. Adrianne Palicki – 5’11” (180.3 cm) 15. Uma Thurman – 5’11 ¼” (181 cm) 14. Famke Janssen – 5’11 ½” (181.6 cm) 13. Missi Pyle – 5’11 ½” (181.6 cm) 12. Aisha Tyler – 5’11 ½” (181.6 cm) 11. Saffron Burrows – 5’11 ¾” (182.2 cm) 10. Jane Lynch – 6’0” (183 cm) 9. Geena Davis – 6’0” (183 cm) 8. Kristen Johnston – 6’0” (182.9 cm) 7. Allison Janney – 6’0” (183 cm) 6. Brigitte Nielsen – 6’0” (182.9 cm) 5. Leslie Jones – 6’0” (183 cm) 4. Elizabeth Debicki – 6’1 ¾” (187.3 cm) 3. Dot-Marie Jones – 6’3” (190 cm) 2. Gwendoline Christie – 6’3” (191 cm) 1. Lisa Leslie – 6’5” (195.6 cm)
Do you love tall women? If so, you are not alone – we do, too! Not in a weird way, but nothing makes us stop in our tracks like a woman with an Amazon-esque stature.
There’s a reason why runway models are usually six feet and up – they’re awe-inspiring.
Female fashion models are usually at...
Do you love tall women? If so, you are not alone – we do, too! Not in a weird way, but nothing makes us stop in our tracks like a woman with an Amazon-esque stature.
There’s a reason why runway models are usually six feet and up – they’re awe-inspiring.
Female fashion models are usually at...
- 5/28/2024
- by Hanna Callora
- Your Next Shoes
The Perfect Organism.
After kicking off May with discussions of Stephen Sommers’ The Mummy (listen), Trace and I have checked out Audrey Hepburn in Wait Until Dark (listen) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Gregg Araki‘s Mysterious Skin (listen).
Now we’re crossing a classic title off our list: Ridley Scott‘s Alien.
Alien tells the story of the crew of the Nostromo as they’re awoken from stasis to answer a distress beacon on a nearby planet. When Kane (John Hurt) is attacked on an alien ship, Warrant Officer Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) refuses to let Captain Dallas (Tom Skerritt) and Navigator Lambert (Veronica Cartwright) back on board with quarantining.
Science Officer Ash (Ian Holm) overrides her command and brings them inside, but as the alien creature on Kane’s face evolves, it becomes clear that there’s more than one antagonist on board the ship and everyone, including Engineers Parker...
After kicking off May with discussions of Stephen Sommers’ The Mummy (listen), Trace and I have checked out Audrey Hepburn in Wait Until Dark (listen) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Gregg Araki‘s Mysterious Skin (listen).
Now we’re crossing a classic title off our list: Ridley Scott‘s Alien.
Alien tells the story of the crew of the Nostromo as they’re awoken from stasis to answer a distress beacon on a nearby planet. When Kane (John Hurt) is attacked on an alien ship, Warrant Officer Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) refuses to let Captain Dallas (Tom Skerritt) and Navigator Lambert (Veronica Cartwright) back on board with quarantining.
Science Officer Ash (Ian Holm) overrides her command and brings them inside, but as the alien creature on Kane’s face evolves, it becomes clear that there’s more than one antagonist on board the ship and everyone, including Engineers Parker...
- 5/27/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"In space, no one can hear you scream." Few cinematic taglines have managed to become as immediately identifiable as this one. While it needs no introduction, the tagline was attached to director Ridley Scott's seminal 1979 classic, "Alien." Regardless of genre, it is one of the most highly regarded and influential films ever made. It was also, not for nothing, a huge hit in its day, only to become an even bigger hit as the years have rolled on. Put plainly, it's one of the most important box office success stories in history.
"I thought it was a small movie," said Sigourney Weaver, the film's lead, in an interview with Reuters in 2019. "It had a tiny cast and a brilliant young director.
"In space, no one can hear you scream." Few cinematic taglines have managed to become as immediately identifiable as this one. While it needs no introduction, the tagline was attached to director Ridley Scott's seminal 1979 classic, "Alien." Regardless of genre, it is one of the most highly regarded and influential films ever made. It was also, not for nothing, a huge hit in its day, only to become an even bigger hit as the years have rolled on. Put plainly, it's one of the most important box office success stories in history.
"I thought it was a small movie," said Sigourney Weaver, the film's lead, in an interview with Reuters in 2019. "It had a tiny cast and a brilliant young director.
- 5/25/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Max is getting off the bus.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has canceled The Girls on the Bus after a single season on the platform. The Warner Bros. TV-produced drama, originally developed at Netflix and The CW before landing at the studio’s streaming counterpart, wrapped its 10-episode run May 9.
“While Max will not be moving forward with a second season of The Girls on the Bus, we are grateful to have partnered with immensely talented Amy Chozick, Julie Plec, Rina Mimoun, as well as the teams at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. We are so proud of this powerful story of found family and the celebration of journalism, in all its forms. We thank them and our unrivaled cast for all their incredible work and collaboration,” Max said in a statement to THR.
Inspired by a chapter in journalist Amy Chozick’s book Chasing Hillary, Girls on...
The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has canceled The Girls on the Bus after a single season on the platform. The Warner Bros. TV-produced drama, originally developed at Netflix and The CW before landing at the studio’s streaming counterpart, wrapped its 10-episode run May 9.
“While Max will not be moving forward with a second season of The Girls on the Bus, we are grateful to have partnered with immensely talented Amy Chozick, Julie Plec, Rina Mimoun, as well as the teams at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. We are so proud of this powerful story of found family and the celebration of journalism, in all its forms. We thank them and our unrivaled cast for all their incredible work and collaboration,” Max said in a statement to THR.
Inspired by a chapter in journalist Amy Chozick’s book Chasing Hillary, Girls on...
- 5/24/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Atlas is a sci-fi action thriller film directed by Brad Peyton from a screenplay by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. The Netflix film follows the story of Atlas Shepherd, a brilliant but unsociable data analyst with a deep distrust for A.I. as she goes on a mission to capture a rogue robot that could destroy humanity but when the mission goes and her only hope to save humanity is to trust the robot, she must break down the walls she has built around her heart over the years. Atlas stars Jennifer Lopez in the lead role with Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Mark Strong, Abraham Popoola, and Lana Parrilla starring in supporting roles. If you loved the futuristic visuals, intense drama, and explosive action in Netflix’s Atlas here are some similar movies you could watch next.
The Creator (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit...
The Creator (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit...
- 5/24/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Directed by David Fincher, Alien 3 was released in 1992...and deemed a major disappointment after Alien and Aliens. Still, the movie earned a loyal fanbase in the years that followed, with many defending it as an underrated classic.
The story follows Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), who crash-lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak, prison planet. Her companions, Newt and Hicks, perish in the crash, and Ripley discovers that a Xenomorph has also survived. The prisoners and guards, lacking advanced weapons, must combat the creature with limited resources.
Things got really weird during the final act with the introduction of a human/Xenomorph hybrid, and the movie's original director - Deep Blue Sea and Cliffhanger's Renny Harlin - has now shared how his approach to Alien 3 differed in an interview with Slash Film (via SFFGazette.com).
"I always thought that I had a good idea," Harlin started. "I was working on...
The story follows Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), who crash-lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak, prison planet. Her companions, Newt and Hicks, perish in the crash, and Ripley discovers that a Xenomorph has also survived. The prisoners and guards, lacking advanced weapons, must combat the creature with limited resources.
Things got really weird during the final act with the introduction of a human/Xenomorph hybrid, and the movie's original director - Deep Blue Sea and Cliffhanger's Renny Harlin - has now shared how his approach to Alien 3 differed in an interview with Slash Film (via SFFGazette.com).
"I always thought that I had a good idea," Harlin started. "I was working on...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
11 Most Chronically Online Star Wars Memes to Binge before The Acolyte Arrives - Main Image
Star Wars is known for having a passionate and loyal fanbase as fans have always supported the new releases and show their love for the franchise by creating fan art and sharing memes on social media.
In anticipation of The Acolyte's release this June, let's explore some of the hilarious chronically online Star Wars memes you can enjoy while waiting for the show's premiere in less than two weeks.
Star Wars Fans Are 'Too Seated' for The Acolyte
A lot of fans have expressed their excitement for The Acolyte thanks to the hype brought by the trailers, clips, and TV spots that have been released so far.
As X user @camandfilm stated (inspired by the infamous Ayo Edebiri comment), they are "simply too seated" for its release and can't wait for its premiere on Disney+.
Star Wars is known for having a passionate and loyal fanbase as fans have always supported the new releases and show their love for the franchise by creating fan art and sharing memes on social media.
In anticipation of The Acolyte's release this June, let's explore some of the hilarious chronically online Star Wars memes you can enjoy while waiting for the show's premiere in less than two weeks.
Star Wars Fans Are 'Too Seated' for The Acolyte
A lot of fans have expressed their excitement for The Acolyte thanks to the hype brought by the trailers, clips, and TV spots that have been released so far.
As X user @camandfilm stated (inspired by the infamous Ayo Edebiri comment), they are "simply too seated" for its release and can't wait for its premiere on Disney+.
- 5/23/2024
- EpicStream
Director Fede Alvarez has wrapped production on a new Alien film from 20th Century Studios that was originally intended to be released through the Hulu streaming service, but was then given an August 16, 2024 theatrical release date. (Here’s everything we know about that movie.) And that’s not the only new Alien project we have to look forward to. Fargo TV series creator Noah Hawley has been developing an Alien TV series for “FX on Hulu” for the last couple years, and below you’ll find Everything We Know About the Alien TV Series!
May 2024 Update: Industry scooper Daniel Richtman has just shared a rumor on his Patreon that there is “a second Alien show in development, this time with Ridley Scott more directly involved.” We’ll share more information on this second Alien TV series as it is revealed.
The Setting
One of the first things we heard about...
May 2024 Update: Industry scooper Daniel Richtman has just shared a rumor on his Patreon that there is “a second Alien show in development, this time with Ridley Scott more directly involved.” We’ll share more information on this second Alien TV series as it is revealed.
The Setting
One of the first things we heard about...
- 5/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
We don’t know very much about The Gorge, the latest film from Sinister, The Black Phone, and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson. Announced a year and a half ago, it’s an Apple Original Film coming our way from Skydance Productions and has Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa) and Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles – and it has just earned a PG-13 rating from the Motion Picture Association ratings board for intense sequences of violence and action, brief strong language, some suggestive material and thematic elements.
Taylor-Joy recently told the folks at Collider that she was drawn to The Gorge because “I was really excited to work with Miles [Teller]. We’re all good friends, but we’ve been wanting to work together for a really long time. I think I was intrigued by the fact that it was semi genre-less in the sense that it was both a...
Taylor-Joy recently told the folks at Collider that she was drawn to The Gorge because “I was really excited to work with Miles [Teller]. We’re all good friends, but we’ve been wanting to work together for a really long time. I think I was intrigued by the fact that it was semi genre-less in the sense that it was both a...
- 5/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Up next from Sinister, The Black Phone and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson is The Gorge for Skydance and Apple Original Films, and the MPA rating has been handed in.
Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge is rated PG-13 for: “Intense sequences of violence and action, brief strong language, some suggestive material and thematic elements.”
Sigourney Weaver (Aliens) stars alongside Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch, The Northman, Last Night in Soho, The Menu) and Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick).
The Gorge is said to be an action love story with “genre-bending” elements.
Plot details, at this time, are completely under wraps. Stay tuned.
Miles Teller is set to executive produce in addition to starring. Zach Dean (The Tomorrow War) wrote the script. C. Robert Cargill (Sinister) and Sherryl Clark are producing.
Scott Derrickson is also directing The Black Phone 2, releasing October 2025.
The post Scott Derrickson’s ‘The Gorge’ Rated PG-13 for...
Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge is rated PG-13 for: “Intense sequences of violence and action, brief strong language, some suggestive material and thematic elements.”
Sigourney Weaver (Aliens) stars alongside Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch, The Northman, Last Night in Soho, The Menu) and Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick).
The Gorge is said to be an action love story with “genre-bending” elements.
Plot details, at this time, are completely under wraps. Stay tuned.
Miles Teller is set to executive produce in addition to starring. Zach Dean (The Tomorrow War) wrote the script. C. Robert Cargill (Sinister) and Sherryl Clark are producing.
Scott Derrickson is also directing The Black Phone 2, releasing October 2025.
The post Scott Derrickson’s ‘The Gorge’ Rated PG-13 for...
- 5/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Lucasfilm Unveils Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Digitally Remastered Trailer - Main Image
Lucasfilm has released the digitally remastered trailer of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary.
This year, the first film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy is celebrating the silver anniversary of its monumental release in 1999. Despite the polarizing reception in its initial release, it has gained a strong following throughout the years as some fans have defended it.
It was recently re-released in theaters earlier this month where it had an impressive box office performance despite being widely available in home video and streaming.
Also Read: Daisy Ridley Expresses Hope to Reunite with John Boyega in New Star Wars Movie
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Digitally Remastered Trailer Unveiled
The digitally remastered version of the first Star Wars: The Phantom Menace trailer was recently released on the official Star Wars social media accounts and YouTube channel.
Lucasfilm has released the digitally remastered trailer of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary.
This year, the first film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy is celebrating the silver anniversary of its monumental release in 1999. Despite the polarizing reception in its initial release, it has gained a strong following throughout the years as some fans have defended it.
It was recently re-released in theaters earlier this month where it had an impressive box office performance despite being widely available in home video and streaming.
Also Read: Daisy Ridley Expresses Hope to Reunite with John Boyega in New Star Wars Movie
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Digitally Remastered Trailer Unveiled
The digitally remastered version of the first Star Wars: The Phantom Menace trailer was recently released on the official Star Wars social media accounts and YouTube channel.
- 5/20/2024
- EpicStream
In the diverse field of sci-fi horror, the Alien franchise stands as a cornerstone. A film series that launched the genre’s popularity to its greatest heights. The space horror production was established by the renowned director Ridley Scott back in 1979, when the first movie came out. Since then, the murderous ETs have been handled by various auteurs, from James Cameron to David Fincher. Finnish director Renny Harlin once was painfully close to joining that list.
Sigourney Weaver in Alien |20th Century Studios
The Strangers: Chapter 1 director once had a chance to direct the third installment in the Alien filmology. But destiny had other plans for Harlin, who had to part ways with the project after desperately trying to convince 20th Century Studios of his vision for the film and failing.
Harlin’s plans would have steered the franchise back to its horror roots as opposed to more sci-fi as seen in later films.
Sigourney Weaver in Alien |20th Century Studios
The Strangers: Chapter 1 director once had a chance to direct the third installment in the Alien filmology. But destiny had other plans for Harlin, who had to part ways with the project after desperately trying to convince 20th Century Studios of his vision for the film and failing.
Harlin’s plans would have steered the franchise back to its horror roots as opposed to more sci-fi as seen in later films.
- 5/20/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
"Alien 3" remains a fascinating entry within one of sci-fi's most enduring franchises. While both Ridley Scott's original "Alien" and James Cameron's "Aliens" remain unimpeachable classics, the third entry is a bit more divisive. It was director David Fincher's feature debut and the end result is a bit messy, in no small part thanks to studio interference. The version we got sees Sigourney Weaver's Ripley in a space prison, once again facing off against a Xenomorph. But director Renny Harlin, of "Deep Blue Sea" and "Cliffhanger" fame, had a radically different idea for the film when he was attached, and sadly, that version never came to fruition.
"I always thought that I had a good idea," Harlin said recently in an interview with /Film's Jacob Hall in honor of his upcoming film "The Strangers: Chapter 1," which is the first part of a whole new trilogy.
"I always thought that I had a good idea," Harlin said recently in an interview with /Film's Jacob Hall in honor of his upcoming film "The Strangers: Chapter 1," which is the first part of a whole new trilogy.
- 5/17/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Do you remember where you were 25 years ago when Samuel L. Jackson's character in "Deep Blue Sea" was shockingly eaten by a shark in the middle of his impassioned speech? I unfortunately didn't see it in theaters, but when I rented the DVD from Blockbuster, I remember practically leaping off my couch when that big moment happened. It's one of the most surprising movie moments of the past 30 years -- and not only was that jaw-dropping plot beat not in the original script, but once it made its way into the movie, Warner Bros. wanted to use it in the trailers. Thankfully, director Renny Harlin put his foot down and won that fight against the studio.
Timed to the release of his new film, "The Strangers: Chapter 1," we spoke with Harlin in a career-spanning interview, and naturally, we had to ask about the big "Deep Blue Sea" death, the most memorable imagery from his chaotic,...
Timed to the release of his new film, "The Strangers: Chapter 1," we spoke with Harlin in a career-spanning interview, and naturally, we had to ask about the big "Deep Blue Sea" death, the most memorable imagery from his chaotic,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Star Wars Producer Teases New Title for James Mangold's Jedi Origin Movie - Main Image
James Mangold's Star Wars movie about the Jedi origin has seemingly received a title change thanks to one of the franchise's producers.
Last year, Lucasfilm announced that the Logan director is developing a new Star Wars movie that will take place around 25,000 years before the original trilogy and explores the origin of the Jedi order.
The project received a significant update recently as it was reported that Andor writer Beau Willimon had been tapped to co-write the script with Mangold.
Also Read: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Nabs Surprising Disney+ Viewership Record
Producer Teases "Jedi Prime" Title for James Mangold's Star Wars Movie
In a recent interview, Star Wars producer Simon Emanuel seemingly teased a new title for Mangold's movie as he called the project "Jedi Prime."
"James Mangold's Jedi Prime is set thousands...
James Mangold's Star Wars movie about the Jedi origin has seemingly received a title change thanks to one of the franchise's producers.
Last year, Lucasfilm announced that the Logan director is developing a new Star Wars movie that will take place around 25,000 years before the original trilogy and explores the origin of the Jedi order.
The project received a significant update recently as it was reported that Andor writer Beau Willimon had been tapped to co-write the script with Mangold.
Also Read: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Nabs Surprising Disney+ Viewership Record
Producer Teases "Jedi Prime" Title for James Mangold's Star Wars Movie
In a recent interview, Star Wars producer Simon Emanuel seemingly teased a new title for Mangold's movie as he called the project "Jedi Prime."
"James Mangold's Jedi Prime is set thousands...
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
Alyla Browne's Age Won't Stop Her from Watching the R-Rated Mad Max: Furiosa - Main Image
At just 14 years old, Alyla Browne is making waves in Hollywood with a role that’s turning heads. While the gritty, post-apocalyptic world of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga might seem like a far cry from a teen’s life, Browne’s age hasn’t stopped her from watching the R-rated film.
So, let’s learn more about Alyla Browne, who is garnering attention for her stellar performance.
Related: Mad Max May Finally Reveal What Happened to Furiosa's Arm and How She Lost It
Meet Alyla Browne, the Actress Who Plays Young Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
A dual citizen of Australia and Estonia, Browne was born in Sydney and moved to Los Angeles with her family at six weeks old.
Her father established the world’s largest plastic...
At just 14 years old, Alyla Browne is making waves in Hollywood with a role that’s turning heads. While the gritty, post-apocalyptic world of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga might seem like a far cry from a teen’s life, Browne’s age hasn’t stopped her from watching the R-rated film.
So, let’s learn more about Alyla Browne, who is garnering attention for her stellar performance.
Related: Mad Max May Finally Reveal What Happened to Furiosa's Arm and How She Lost It
Meet Alyla Browne, the Actress Who Plays Young Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
A dual citizen of Australia and Estonia, Browne was born in Sydney and moved to Los Angeles with her family at six weeks old.
Her father established the world’s largest plastic...
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
The blockbuster franchises are showing signs of serious wear and tear, so why don’t the studios take on newer worlds created by the likes of Christopher Nolan and Alex Garland?
Some of the greatest genre movies of all time are sequels. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; The Godfather Part II; The Dark Knight; Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow. Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea. There is absolutely no reason that lightning can’t strike twice, or even three, four, five, six times, if the will and creative verve are in place.
And yet there is also a law of diminishing returns. This week Planet of the Apes writer-producer team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver revealed that they are planning another five films in the dystopian sci-fi series, after the barnstorming box office and critical success...
Some of the greatest genre movies of all time are sequels. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; The Godfather Part II; The Dark Knight; Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow. Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea. There is absolutely no reason that lightning can’t strike twice, or even three, four, five, six times, if the will and creative verve are in place.
And yet there is also a law of diminishing returns. This week Planet of the Apes writer-producer team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver revealed that they are planning another five films in the dystopian sci-fi series, after the barnstorming box office and critical success...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Alyla Browne's Mother Almost Predicted Her Daughter's Mad Max: Furiosa Role - Main Image
Furiosa premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. The film’s cast, including the young Furiosa actress Alyla Browne, was praised for their performances. Aside from her compelling performance on-screen, how Alyla Browne’s mom predicted her daughter’s Furiosa role is also quite a story.
At Cannes, it was revealed that Browne’s role as the younger counterpart of Anya Taylor-Joy was something her mom foresaw while she got a big break in director George Miller’s previous film.
Alyla Browne’s Big Breaks Before Her Turn as Furiosa
Alyla Browne is a fourteen-year-old Australian actress who has gotten a couple of big roles in notable projects alongside some of the most esteemed Hollywood actresses.
For instance, Browne played the daughter of Nicole Kidman in Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers. Then,...
Furiosa premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. The film’s cast, including the young Furiosa actress Alyla Browne, was praised for their performances. Aside from her compelling performance on-screen, how Alyla Browne’s mom predicted her daughter’s Furiosa role is also quite a story.
At Cannes, it was revealed that Browne’s role as the younger counterpart of Anya Taylor-Joy was something her mom foresaw while she got a big break in director George Miller’s previous film.
Alyla Browne’s Big Breaks Before Her Turn as Furiosa
Alyla Browne is a fourteen-year-old Australian actress who has gotten a couple of big roles in notable projects alongside some of the most esteemed Hollywood actresses.
For instance, Browne played the daughter of Nicole Kidman in Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers. Then,...
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
The acclaimed actress Sigourney Weaver, renowned for her stellar performances in iconic franchises, is in discussions to join the cast of the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu. This news has enlivened fans across the galaxy, blending the allure of Weaver’s legendary sci-fi presence with one of modern television’s most beloved characters. Weaver’s Sci-Fi Legacy Weaver’s career is an illustrious tapestry of groundbreaking roles. She gained international recognition as Ripley in the 1979 sci-fi classic, Alien, a role that solidified her as a formidable force in Hollywood. Her portrayal of Ellen Ripley redefined the archetype of female action
The post Sigourney Weaver Might Join The Star Wars Universe with Mandalorian and Grogu first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Sigourney Weaver Might Join The Star Wars Universe with Mandalorian and Grogu first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/16/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Sigourney Weaver, the sci-fi legend known for her iconic roles in Alien and Avatar, might soon be joining the ranks of the Star Wars universe. According to reports, she is in negotiations to star in the upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu. Director Jon Favreau, who created the beloved Disney+ series The Mandalorian and brought Grogu (familiarly known as Baby Yoda) into pop culture, is set to helm this new project. He will also produce alongside Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer Dave Filoni. As Favreau said, A Mandalorian is alluded to in the original films that I
The post Sigourney Weaver Might Join The Mandalorian and Grogu in Star Wars Universe first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Sigourney Weaver Might Join The Mandalorian and Grogu in Star Wars Universe first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Alyla Browne may only be 14 years old, but in the short time she’s been acting she’s somehow managed to assemble one of the most ridiculously star-studded on-screen family trees.
In Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers,” she played Nicole Kidman’s daughter. In Amazon Studio’s “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart,” she was Sigourney Weaver’s granddaughter. Meanwhile, in George’s Miller’s fantasy “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” she appeared as a young Tilda Swinton.
But the fast-rising Australian is about to top all of that. In “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” she plays the Imperator Furiosa as a child, meaning she’s not just the young Anya Taylor-Joy, but the young Charlize Theron as well.
“It’s absolutely insane,” notes the teen, now juggling her studies with her first trip to Cannes for the world premiere of the one of the year’s most highly anticipated films.
In Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers,” she played Nicole Kidman’s daughter. In Amazon Studio’s “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart,” she was Sigourney Weaver’s granddaughter. Meanwhile, in George’s Miller’s fantasy “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” she appeared as a young Tilda Swinton.
But the fast-rising Australian is about to top all of that. In “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” she plays the Imperator Furiosa as a child, meaning she’s not just the young Anya Taylor-Joy, but the young Charlize Theron as well.
“It’s absolutely insane,” notes the teen, now juggling her studies with her first trip to Cannes for the world premiere of the one of the year’s most highly anticipated films.
- 5/15/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Nabs Surprising Disney+ Viewership Record - Main Image
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace has claimed an impressive Disney+ viewership record just in time for its 25th anniversary.
The first installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy received a polarizing reception during its initial release in the summer of 1999. However, since then, there has been a growing appreciation for the film as there are fans who have defended it from the criticisms.
This year, the film is celebrating its 25th anniversary through special re-release screenings in theaters that were accompanied by a sneak peek of the upcoming series The Acolyte.
Also Read: The Mandalorian and Grogu Casts Sigourney Weaver in Mystery Role
The Phantom Menace is Now the Most Viewed Star Wars Movie on Disney+
A recent report has confirmed that Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is now the most Star Wars movie on Disney+ worldwide.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace has claimed an impressive Disney+ viewership record just in time for its 25th anniversary.
The first installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy received a polarizing reception during its initial release in the summer of 1999. However, since then, there has been a growing appreciation for the film as there are fans who have defended it from the criticisms.
This year, the film is celebrating its 25th anniversary through special re-release screenings in theaters that were accompanied by a sneak peek of the upcoming series The Acolyte.
Also Read: The Mandalorian and Grogu Casts Sigourney Weaver in Mystery Role
The Phantom Menace is Now the Most Viewed Star Wars Movie on Disney+
A recent report has confirmed that Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is now the most Star Wars movie on Disney+ worldwide.
- 5/14/2024
- EpicStream
The decade of the 1990s can be considered the essential era of movie history, as it paved the way for all modern cinematography. We all know Tarantino and Lynch’s masterpieces, however, there are lots of films which gained unfairly less attention.
Here are 7 movies of that decade, picked by Reddit, claimed to be must-watches for all.
1. Go (1999)
Directed by the Road House filmmaker Doug Liman, this comedy thriller was considered to be even a “junior” Pulp Fiction. It tells four captivating interlinked stories over the course of one night in LA, narrated non-linearly and from several different viewpoints.
2. Sleepers (1996)
Next comes the star-studded crime drama, following a group of men, who are given a chance to perform revenge on a guard brutalizing them at a detention center. It stars such movie giants as Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman and Kevin Bacon.
3. Dark City (1998)
“Hot take - it's better than The Matrix,...
Here are 7 movies of that decade, picked by Reddit, claimed to be must-watches for all.
1. Go (1999)
Directed by the Road House filmmaker Doug Liman, this comedy thriller was considered to be even a “junior” Pulp Fiction. It tells four captivating interlinked stories over the course of one night in LA, narrated non-linearly and from several different viewpoints.
2. Sleepers (1996)
Next comes the star-studded crime drama, following a group of men, who are given a chance to perform revenge on a guard brutalizing them at a detention center. It stars such movie giants as Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman and Kevin Bacon.
3. Dark City (1998)
“Hot take - it's better than The Matrix,...
- 5/13/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Sigourney Weaver Considers a Stellar Role in The Mandalorian & Grogu Sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver, known for her iconic roles against extraterrestrial menaces and planetary colonizers, might soon face a new type of adversary: stormtroopers and galactic bounty hunters. Confirmed discussions are underway for Weaver to join the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu, marking this the first Star Wars film production since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Directed by Jon Favreau, this anticipated feature has stirred notable excitement among fans and industry insiders alike. The film is projected to commence filming later this year, with Lucasfilm leaders
The post Sigourney Weaver May Be Joining The Mandalorian & Grogu Star Wars Movie first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Sigourney Weaver May Be Joining The Mandalorian & Grogu Star Wars Movie first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/13/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Mandalorian and Grogu Casts Sigourney Weaver in Mystery Role - Main Image
Iconic actress Sigourney Weaver is joining the cast of the upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Earlier this year, Lucasfilm announced that Din Djarin and Grogu are heading to the big screen for their next adventure as The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to be the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Jon Favreau is set to direct the film and co-write the script with Dave Filoni. A 2026 release date has been set and production is expected to begin this summer.
Also Read: The Mandalorian Season 4 Spoilers and Rumors: What's Been Announced So Far?
Sigourney Weaver Joins the Cast of The Mandalorian and Grogu
Reports have confirmed that Weaver is set to join The Mandalorian and Grogu.
There are no details yet regarding the role that the Oscar nominee will portray in the Star Wars movie.
Iconic actress Sigourney Weaver is joining the cast of the upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Earlier this year, Lucasfilm announced that Din Djarin and Grogu are heading to the big screen for their next adventure as The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to be the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Jon Favreau is set to direct the film and co-write the script with Dave Filoni. A 2026 release date has been set and production is expected to begin this summer.
Also Read: The Mandalorian Season 4 Spoilers and Rumors: What's Been Announced So Far?
Sigourney Weaver Joins the Cast of The Mandalorian and Grogu
Reports have confirmed that Weaver is set to join The Mandalorian and Grogu.
There are no details yet regarding the role that the Oscar nominee will portray in the Star Wars movie.
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
In space no one can hear you scream — but back here on terra firma they certainly can. And sci-fi fans will be doing just that with the news that Alien queen Sigourney Weaver is reportedly heading for a galaxy far, far away. Yes, as first reported by The InSneider and then confirmed by THR and Variety, the xenomorph busting genre legend is in talks to join Jon Favreau’s hotly anticipated upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Expected to shoot this June in California, the MandoVerse movie — eyeing a 2026 release — is set to become Star Wars’ first big screen outing since 2019’s The Rise Of Skywalker. Favreau has written and will direct the film, on which he’ll also serve as producer alongside usual suspects Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. And whilst we haven’t heard anything about the plot of this one just yet, if the season...
Expected to shoot this June in California, the MandoVerse movie — eyeing a 2026 release — is set to become Star Wars’ first big screen outing since 2019’s The Rise Of Skywalker. Favreau has written and will direct the film, on which he’ll also serve as producer alongside usual suspects Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. And whilst we haven’t heard anything about the plot of this one just yet, if the season...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Before "Star Wars," there was "Thx 1138." A strange, dystopic science fiction movie packed with big ideas up to its eyeballs, "Thx 1138" is now mostly known as the feature directorial debut of one George Walton Lucas Jr. (though it also came back in conversation when the best episode of "Andor" paid homage to it). The future Lucasfilm founder originally created this story of repressed emotions and stymied sexuality as a student film, but by the time it was reimagined as a feature, it had gained backing from Warner Bros.
Lucas' American Zoetrope co-founder Francis Ford Coppola also had faith in the movie, and served as one of its producers. "Thx 1138" starred Robert Duvall, then already known for his work on stage and television, not to mention in films like "To Kill A Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," and "True Grit." Future "Halloween" actor Donald Pleasence co-starred, along with a then-unknown actress named Maggie McOmie.
Lucas' American Zoetrope co-founder Francis Ford Coppola also had faith in the movie, and served as one of its producers. "Thx 1138" starred Robert Duvall, then already known for his work on stage and television, not to mention in films like "To Kill A Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," and "True Grit." Future "Halloween" actor Donald Pleasence co-starred, along with a then-unknown actress named Maggie McOmie.
- 5/12/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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