Alfred Molina Returning as Doctor Octopus in “Spider-Man 3”
If we had to choose the absolute best villain from any Spider-Man movie, it might just have to be Alfred Molina’s portrayal of Doctor Octopus in Sam Raimi’s excellent Spider-Man 2 from 2004. Now The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Molina will be reprising the role—alongside Jamie Foxx’s return as Electro from Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from 2014—in Jon Watts third film in his Spider-Man trilogy.
Ravishing New “Soul” Clip Teases Joe’s Big Moment
There’s no reason to choose between two very different but we’re guessing equally uplifting big releases that are streaming this Christmas Day. On HBO Max you’ve got the long-awaited return of Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) in Wonder Woman 1984. On Disney+, you’ve got what promises to be a moving, gorgeous portrait of a man and his dreams—and what happens when those dreams are deferred—in Pixar’s Soul. In a new clip,
The 5 “Jingle Jangle” Moments That Will Save Christmas This Year
Prophet. Town Cryer. Carnival barker. Call me what you will, but I am hereby dedicating the remainder of this dismal, dreadful year to spreading the news of the man who can save the Christmas spirit. His name is Jeronicus Jangle and he has been sent to help us all believe again.
It is actually the women of Netflix’s Jingle Jangle who do the holiday heavy lifting, but we’ll get to that.
Huge Batch of New “Wonder Woman 1984” Photos Reveal Amazonian Olympics
We’ve shared Wonder Woman 1984’s latest teaser and the film’s meaty runtime (those stories and more linked below), but now it’s time to turn our attention to a bevy of new photos. Warner Bros. has kindly released a massive batch, which gives us some choice behind-the-scenes shots of director Patty Jenkins and her cast at work. The photos also show us Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) trying to make parachute pants work (spoiler: they don’t).
New “Wonder Woman 1984” Teaser Highlights Human Side to Diana’s Story
Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) might be immensely strong, incredibly brave, ageless, and able to literally ride the lightning with her lasso of truth (as you’ll see in the new teaser), but, she’s still just like us! Sort of. A new teaser trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 highlights the side to Diana’s story that’s more human in scale.
While the film is set in the titular year of 1984, Diana might not have aged a bit since we last saw her—during World War I—but her life has some very human-sized troubles.
“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” Might Arrive Earlier Than Expected
By now you’ve heard the big news that rocked the entertainment world yesterday—Warner Bros. will be sending all 17 of their 2021 films—including Dune, The Matrix 4, and The Suicide Squad—to HBO Max the same day they hit theaters. This decision was made after a year ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic and was foregrounded by their decision to have Wonder Woman 1984 hit HBO Max on Christmas Day as well as theaters.
All the Warner Bros. Movies That Will Hit HBO Max & Theaters on Same Day in 2021
The big news to hit the entertainment world yesterday was that Warner Bros. will be sending all 17 of their 2021 films—including Dune, The Matrix 4, and The Suicide Squad—to HBO Max the same day they hit theaters. This unprecedented move, coming at the end of a year ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, was foregrounded by their decision to have Wonder Woman 1984 hit HBO Max on Christmas Day as well as theaters.
“Wonder Woman 1984” Runtime Reveals a Meaty Sequel
We were hoping director Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984 would be a big meal of a movie, and we’re happy to report that’s indeed the case. The runtime for the return of Gal Gadot as Diana Prince is a solid 2 hours and 31 minutes. That’s plenty of time for Wonder Woman to face off against Max Lord (Pedro Pascal), Cheetah (Kristen Wiig), and reunite with Steve Trevor (Chris Pine).
Jenkins told Collider a year ago that her first cut for the film was 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Elliot Page’s Powerful Open Letter About Coming Out as Transgender, Non-Binary
“I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self,” Elliot Page wrote in a statement heard around the entertainment industry and the world on Tuesday. The Oscar-nominated actor and one of the stars of Netflix’s current hit series The Umbrella Academy announced he is transgender. Formerly known as Ellen Page, Elliot shared this news via a moving Instagram post.
“Wonder Woman 1984” Will Boast 4K Ultra HD & Dolby Atmos for HBO Max Premiere
Now that you know Wonder Woman 1984 is coming to HBO Max on Christmas Day, you’ll be doubly pleased to learn exactly in what form it’ll arrive. In short, Patty Jenkins’ long-awaited sequel will look as good as humanly possible for your home viewing experience. HBO Max announced they’ll be showing the film in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. This will make the film the very first to stream on HBO Max with these theater-quality features.
Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in December
Earlier today we shared the new titles coming to HBO Max this December—now it’s time to turn our attention to Netflix. There are three major new films coming to the streamer, all of which promise to be worth your time. From an emotional standpoint, we have no trouble admitting that Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, featuring Chadwick Boseman in his final performance, is the film we’re most looking forward to in the most bittersweet of ways.
Here’s What’s Coming to HBO Max in December
There’s a lot coming to HBO Max this December, with arguably no single title quite as big, or as hotly anticipated, as Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984. The return of Gal Gadot in the title role was supposed to be one of the year’s biggest theatrical releases, but, we know just how difficult 2020 has been. Instead, Wonder Woman 1984 will bow in select theaters and on HBO Max on December 25.
A Poster Designer’s Career, From Tribute Art to Marvel to “The Mandalorian”
Social media might have more downs than ups these days, but even with its troublesome aspects far outweighing the good, you can still find heartwarming examples of social networks serving their original purpose: bringing together like-minded individuals over niche shared interests. For hobbyist movie poster designers working at a professional albeit non-commissioned level, finding the right community can even launch a career in the film industry.
Formerly a graphic designer working at an agency in Hannover,
George Lucas & Mark Hamill Remember Darth Vader Performer David Prowse
Actor David Prowse, the man who was the literal embodiment of Darth Vader, passed away this past Saturday at 85. The colossal Englishman played Vader in George Lucas’s original Star Wars trilogy, giving the formidable villain an imposing stature, martial gait, and undeniable physical presence in his scenes. Vader towers over everyone, be they Stormtroopers, Jedis, or the Emperor himself. His movements conveyed the immense power his body contained, made all the more potent by the fact he could crush your throat without even touching you.
Marvel Unveils New “Black Panther” Intro Honoring Chadwick Boseman
Marvel Studios revealed a brand new intro for Black Panther yesterday. The new look honors the late, great Chadwick Boseman, who passed away this August at just 43 years old. The reveal, which Marvel shared on Twitter, came on November 29, which would have been Boseman’s 44th birthday.
The new intro reworks the classic Marvel opening of animated images from the comics that highlights Marvel’s deep bench of superheroes. The new introduction focuses solely on Boseman’s T’Challa,
Taylor Swift’s “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” Available on Disney+
Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift’s “folklore,” a surprise album from one of the biggest stars in the world, picked up a bunch of Grammy nominations yesterday—six in all—including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for “cardigan.” It was a very different kind of album from Swift, eschewing the uptempo pop production she’s mastered in favor of a mellower, guitar-and-piano-heavy sound. She wrote and recorded the album during the pandemic, and focused less on songs of personal struggles and triumph in favor of telling different kinds of stories from different perspectives.
Hans Zimmer Protégé Guillaume Roussel on Composing the “Black Beauty” Score Remotely
The good news for Guillaume Roussel: this spring he fulfilled a lifelong dream by working with the London Symphony Orchestra. The bad news: he had to supervise the Black Beauty recording sessions from his garage in Los Angeles due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. “It was just after lockdown, so the big frustration came because I was not able to fly to London for the sessions,” says Roussel. “Fortunately, my good friend Gavin Greenaway conducted and did a great job.”
Welcome to Studio Babelsberg’s Rainbow Stage—A Tribute to Lana and Lilly Wachowski
“I’ll show these people what you don’t want them to see. A world without rules and controls, without borders or boundaries. A world where anything is possible.” Neo (Keanu Reeves), The Matrix, 1999
To honor the groundbreaking filmmakers Lana and Lilly Wachowski and simultaneously promote a message of tolerance, respect, and diversity, Germany’s Studio Babelsberg in Potsdam recently renamed its largest sound stage the Rainbow Stage (its previous title was number 20 of 21).
The Stage is Set for “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
Growing up in Baltimore as a young Black boy, one of my fondest memories of my beloved city is Lexington Market. I recall as a young boy walking with my mom past the famous indoor market and down West Lexington Street and seeing this beautiful mural of local black artists. One of the artists included in this mural was the legendary Billie Holiday. I was in awe of her beauty. As I got older, I was introduced to her music,
Documentarian John Dower on “The Mystery of D.B. Cooper”
In 1971, a Boeing 727 flying out of Portland, Oregon was hijacked by a single middle-aged man, operating under the name Dan Cooper. Clad in black, wearing dark sunglasses, and using a bomb in a briefcase as leverage, Cooper demanded four parachutes but only $200,000, and he let the flight’s passengers go in Seattle, where the cash and parachutes were brought aboard. After demanding the pilots fly to Mexico City, he opened the aircraft’s back door over the woods in Washington State,
