“Game of Thrones” Prequel “Tales of Dunk and Egg” in Development at HBO
If you were worried that HBO doesn’t have enough Game of Thrones related projects in the works, you can now breathe a sigh of relief. Variety reveals that George R. R. Martin’s series of novellas, “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” are currently in development. Unlike the current prequel, House of the Dragon, which is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones,
“Godzilla vs. Kong” Reveals Poster, Trailer Coming Sunday
On Tuesday, we shared that brief but thrilling glimpse of Godzilla vs. Kong. Now, the Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures film has revealed a new poster ahead of the first trailer, which will drop on Sunday, January 24.
Director Adam Wingard’s film about the battle between cinema’s two most legendary monsters comes from a script by Eric Pearson (Thor: Ragnarok, Black Widow) and Max Borenstein (Godzilla,
“Bridgerton” Renewed by Netflix For Second Season
Who better to announce that Bridgerton‘s been picked up for a second season than the show’s narrator, Lady Whistledown (voiced by none other than Julie Andrews)? That’s how the news was shared, via a special edition of Lady Whistledown’s “Society Paper”: “The ton are abuzz with the latest gossip, and so it is my honor to impart to you: Bridgerton shall officially return for a second season. I do hope you have stored a bottle of ratafia for this most delightful occasion.”
Stars New and Seasoned Shine at the Inauguration
Today’s a new day in America. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are already hard at work on the many, many massive issues facing the nation, but yesterday, in what felt almost surreal after four years of chaos, the country was treated to an epic display of normalcy. And not just normalcy, but also the more potent elements that make normalcy possible; hope, joy, and a shared sense of duty to look out for one another.
Film & Fashion Historian Kimberly Truhler on her Book “Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s” – Part II
Kimberly Truhler‘s “Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s” is filled with detail, background, and insightful commentary about the slinky gowns, killer suits, and dashing trench coats that are still fascinating and influence us today. There are chapters on classics like The Maltese Falcon, This Gun for Hire, Lady in the Lake, Out of the Past, and Sunset Boulevard.
Film & Fashion Historian Kimberly Truhler on her Book “Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s” – Part I
“Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s” is a new book from film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler about the influential, iconic, and unforgettably gorgeous costumes that helped define a genre and an era. The book, which is packed with images from the films, explores the way the costumes defined the characters and the way costume design and fashion design influenced each other. “Hollywood costume designers developed American style and replaced European couture as the greatest influence on fashion,
How “WandaVision” Costume Designer Mayes C. Rubeo Meshed Sitcoms & Superheroes
Did you watch the first two episodes of WandaVision on Disney+ this past Friday? If so, you got a peek at the intriguing new future of the MCU. Showrunner Jac Schaeffer and director Matt Shakman’s series is based on a premise that was likely a delicious challenge to costume designer Mayes C. Rubeo—create a wardrobe that befits Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany)’s bizarre new reality—living in a universe in which they’re trapped,
A Brief But Thrilling Glimpse of “Godzilla vs. Kong”
2021 did not get off to a good start, but we’re hoping things start to improve on all fronts, and soon. To that end, the news that Warner Bros.’ Godzilla vs. Kong will arrive two months earlier than we expected qualifies as very good news indeed. Director Adam Wingard’s upcoming film about the battle between cinema’s two most legendary monsters boasts a fantastic cast. Millie Bobby Brown (fresh from surviving the drama in Godzilla: King of the Monsters),
Composer Emile Mosseri on Scoring for Family Dynamics in “Minari”
Dream-like piano notes accompany the Yee family as they gaze out the windows of their beat-up station wagon, on their way to a new home in rural Arkansas. Hoping to make it as a farmer, patriarch Jacob (Steven Yeun) is in the process of uprooting his wife, Monica (Yeri Han), and American-born children, Anne (Noel Cho) and David (Alan S. Kim), from California to this sparsely populated corner of the rural South.
Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Mark Bridges on His First Western “News of the World”
Over his long and varied career, costume designer Mark Bridges has tackled just about every wardrobe challenge imaginable. His efforts have led to Oscar wins for The Artist (2011) and Phantom Thread (2017), as well as nominations for Inherent Vice (2013) and Joker (2019). But surprisingly, he has never taken on a Western. That changed with News of the World.
“Parasite” Director Bong Joon Ho Will Head Venice Film Festival Jury
Director Bong Joon Ho keeps making history. The prodigiously talented filmmaker who wowed the cinematic world with his now-iconic film Parasite will head the jury of the 78th Venice Film Festival in September, making him the first South Korean director ever picked to be the Lido’s top juror.
Bong made history in early 2020 when Parasite became the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Is Chris Evans Really Returning as Captain America?
You might have felt a tremor in the universe yesterday—the Marvel Cinematic Universe, of course—when Deadline broke the story that Chris Evans was nearing a deal to return as Captain America. This was major news, and majorly surprising. It was only 2019 when Evans told Scarlett Johannson in an interview for Variety that while he wasn’t a “hard no” on never returning, he felt good about where Cap’s story arc ended up in Avengers: Endgame.
“WandaVision” Reviews Are In: Charming, Unnerving, & Very Different
Earlier this week we got the initial reactions to Marvel’s WandaVision, the super studio’s first series on Disney+. Those reactions were hugely positive. Now, the more fulsome reviews are coming in, and they’re just as positive. Showrunner Jac Schaeffer and director Matt Shakman took a big swing—thanks in no small part to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige’s involvement—and the result is something entirely new. New, but still connected to the larger MCU, a crucial point.
May Calamawy Joins Oscar Isaac in Marvel’s “Moon Knight”
There’s so much going on with Marvel Studios and Disney+ it’s enough to make your head spin. Yet you’d be hard-pressed to find anything to grouse about, and that goes for this bit of news. The Hollywood Reporter has learned that May Calamawy, best known for her great work in Hulu’s wonderful Ramy, will be joining Oscar Isaac in Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight.
Netflix Reveals Teaser for “Pelé”
He was, inarguably, one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. He is, to this day, one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Now, Netflix has revealed the teaser to their upcoming documentary Pelé, which will track the rise of the titular superstar as he led Brazil to an astonishing three World Cup titles between 1958 to 1970, an unprecedented feat and one accomplished during a turbulent period for the country.
“Insecure” to Conclude After Season 5—Issa Rae Thanks Fans
All good things must come to an end, and in the best of times, you get to write your own ending. Such is the case for Issa Rae and her heralded HBO series Insecure, which will officially conclude after season 5. The series, based on Rae’s online series Awkward Black Girl, was co-created with Larry Wilmore and followed Rae’s character Issa Dee and her friends as they navigated their friendships, love lives,
Watch the Riveting Official Trailer for “Judas and the Black Messiah”
It’s somewhat foolish to shout “Oscar contender!” after watching nothing more than a trailer, but it’s hard not to get the feeling that co-writer/director Shaka King’s Judas and the Black Messiah isn’t something special after watching the new official trailer. And when trusted, smart critics like the New Yorker‘s Doreen St. Félix are this enthused, it’s quite alright to get excited, too:
judas and the black messiah is so good i am amazed that shaka king was able to make it all,
Kathryn Hahn on the Massive Ambitions of “WandaVision”
We’re just two days away from the premiere of Marvel’s WandaVision on Disney+. The first-ever Marvel series on Disney’s powerhouse streamer has already garnered a ton of rave reactions from critics who have seen the first three episodes. The series, from showrunner Jac Schaeffer and director Matt Shakman, imagines a world in which Vision (Paul Bettany) is somehow alive (even though he was killed by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War),
A New Film Every Week—Netflix’s 2021 Movie Slate is Absolutely Massive
While we’ve been dealing with an absolute blizzard of news from Disney (new Star Wars films, upcoming Marvel series, etc.) and WarnerMedia (Wonder Woman 2, the Sex and the City spinoff, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, etcetera), it’s now Netflix’s time to shine.
To be fair, Netflix also had a fairly robust final month of 2020—Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Mank were two big December releases—but their 2021 movie slate looks even bigger.
Watch Wanda & Vision Throughout the MCU & a Brand New “WandaVision” Clip
So you’ve heard about how great WandaVision is, and you’re gearing up to watch the premiere of Marvel’s first Disney+ series on January 15. Great, so are we. But perhaps what you need—and don’t have the time to do—is a refresher course on just exactly what path Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) have taken throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Not to fear, Marvel has released the two videos you need.
