James Gunn Reveals “The Suicide Squad” Footage at DC FanDome Event
The DC FanDome event promised a lot and delivered a lot. One of those special deliveries came courtesy The Suicide Squad writer/director James Gunn and his cast, who revealed the first footage for their reboot. And friends, Gunn and his ensemble’s The Suicide Squad looks truly, insanely epic. And with all due respect to Suicide Squad director David Ayer, who is an excellent filmmaker, Gunn’s vision couldn’t look more different than Ayer’s 2016 film.
At Long Last “The Batman” Trailer Reveals Robert Pattinson as Caped Crusader
At long last, the Caped Crusader is back.
The above almost rhymes. Add a question at the end, and you could make yourself a riddle. Now that Warner Bros. and writer/director Matt Reeves have revealed the first trailer for The Batman at the DC FanDome event this past Saturday, we finally know a few things about the film’s plot. And the most major thing of all—aside from the unique look and feel of Reeves’
Patty Jenkins Reveals Epic New “Wonder Woman 1984” Poster Ahead of Trailer
There is a lot of incredible stuff coming tomorrow at the DC FanDome event, folks. And to remind us of this fact, Wonder Woman 1984 co-writer and director Patty Jenkins just dropped this delicious new poster for the film. She also let us know she’ll be revealing the trailer during her FanDome panel tomorrow, where she’ll be appearing—virtually, of course—alongside her stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, and Pedro Pascal.
Production Designer John Paino Snags Dual Emmy Noms for “The Morning Show” and “Big Little Lies”
They might be rich and powerful, but that doesn’t mean the women of Big Little Lies and The Morning Show are content. Production designer John Paino made it his mission to create sleek environments that counterpoint the characters’ well-concealed inner turmoil. His efforts for each series have nabbed him two Emmy nominations this year. “My contribution is mood and atmosphere and continuity,” says Paino. “A lot of design is about finding this sweet spot where something’s so realistic you don’t even bat an eye,
Behold “The Batman” Logo & Concept Art From Director Matt Reeves
You knew it was coming. With only two days until the kickoff of the DC FanDome event, the folks involved with some of Warner Bros. and DC’s biggest movies are starting to reveal some sneak peeks. Zack Snyder revealed a teaser for his upcoming Justice League—with the full trailer coming on Saturday—and now The Batman director Matt Reeves has dropped the film’s new logo and some concept art.
See Superman & Cyborg in a New Teaser for “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”
Zack Snyder has taken to Twitter once again to give us a little taste of what’s to come at the DC FanDome Event, which begins this Saturday, August 22. Snyder revealed a new teaser for his Justice League cut, with the full trailer coming on August 22. Snyder will be revealing that trailer and more during his panel at the event, which begins at 5:45 pm ET on Saturday.
Cinematographer Jay Keitel on Shooting the Deliciously Creepy “She Dies Tomorrow”
Director Amy Seimetz’s new feature, She Dies Tomorrow, opens on a tight close-up of a teary blue eye ringed with streaked mascara. When we next see Amy (Kate Lyn Sheil), the film’s patient zero, she’s dazedly moving through her sunny new Los Angeles home. The house is modest and half unpacked, but hip light fixtures and the beginnings of some artsy wallpaper hint at what once had been a more normal life.
Olivia Wilde Will Direct Female-Centered Marvel Movie For Sony
The news coming out of Hollywood lately has been pretty fantastic, all things considered. Especially where it concerns women directing Marvel films. First, we learned that Candyman co-writer and director Nia DaCosta would be helming Captain Marvel 2, making her the first Black woman to direct a film for Marvel. Awesome news. The possibilities for a DaCosta-led Captain Marvel 2 are extremely exciting. Now,
“Becoming” Composer Kamasi Washington on Scoring Michelle Obama’s Life
As one of the most famous women in the world, we’re familiar with the broad strokes of Michelle Obama’s life, from her rarefied resume and progressive values to her playfully chic sense of fashion. Thanks to her critically-acclaimed memoir, “Becoming,” the former First Lady’s legions of fans have also gotten to know more about her early life, marriage to Barack Obama, and their eight years in the White House.
Star-Studded Cast Converge in Kenneth Branagh’s Murder Mystery “Death on the Nile”
Kenneth Branagh’s first stab (pun intended!) at adapting an Agatha Christie novel went as smoothly as the perfect crime. His 2017 hit Murder on the Orient Express matched his impressive direction, acting (and that world-beating mustache) with a fantastic cast and stellar sets. Branagh is back with his second Christie adaptation, Death on the Nile. He returns as mustachioed detective Hercule Poirot, who trades in a frosty train trip for a sultry Egyptian river steamer.
Daniel Dae Kim & Randall Park Taking on Asian American-Led Heist Film for Amazon
This is a dream pairing. The last time Randall Park and Daniel Dae Kim were in a film together, they were vying for Ali Wong’s affection in Always Be My Maybe. Now, they’re teaming up for a heist film for Amazon, scripted by Billions scribe Young Il Kim (his script Rodham made the Black List, too). Deadline reports that several streamers and studios were keen on the pitch,
A Surprise “Space Jam 2” Teaser Reveals LeBron James in Tune Squad Jersey
Looking good, LeBron!
In case you missed the news last night, we got our first glimpse at LeBron James in the Tune Squad jersey during an event for the LeBron James Family Foundation. LeBron is starring in Malcolm D. Lee’s Space Jam: A New Legacy, his sequel to the 1996 classic starring Michael Jordan. In a brief video, we see James walking towards the camera in the Tune Squad’s multichromatic jersey.
Jordan Peele, The Russo Brothers & More Bringing Their Next Films to California
Not all film news needs to be bad film news. In what we’re hoping is a sign of optimism and good old business acumen, some of Hollywood’s biggest directors and stars are banking on making their movies in California. While the entertainment industry has been upended by the ramifications of COVID-19 and the shuttering of productions across the globe, there is a slew of big features and intriguing projects planned for production in the Golden State.
New “Mulan” Spot Teases the Streaming Event of the Season
Disney is going to make history on September 4. That’s because this is the date they’re releasing Niki Caro’s epic, live-action remake of Mulan on Disney+. Disney decided to offer Caro’s sweeping, stunning film on its streaming platform rather than wait for the situation at theaters to improve. Mulan will be getting a theatrical release, however. Countries where Disney+ isn’t available, or, where theaters have reopened will get to see Caro’s film on the big screen.
“Boys State” Directors Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss on Their Timely Doc
The documentary Boys State (now streaming on Apple TV+) follows four teenagers navigating a week-long annual program in which a thousand high school seniors in Texas create their own mock government. Winner of the Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, the film is like a riveting mix of a soap opera, Lord of the Flies, and Breaking Away. The Credits spoke to directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss about the making of Boys State,
Emmy-Nominated “Watchmen” Production Designer on The Show’s Eclectic Inspirations
Not only did Watchmen top all TV rivals by earning 26 Emmy nominations; the sprawling HBO series also tackled racism in America en route to becoming arguably the most topical drama of the year. Rooted in the horrific 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre of more than 300 Black citizens, Watchmen pits fictional superhero Sister Night (Regina King) against a secret society of white supremacists Hell-bent on taking over the world.
Elizabeth Debicki Cast as Princess Diana for Last Two Seasons of “The Crown”
One of the most sought-after roles in all of TV has been filled.
Netflix’s lush period drama The Crown has two more seasons to go. This past season introduced the great Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth, stepping in to replace the also splendid Claire Foy as the Queen in middle age. Now, the role that fans have been waiting to see filled—that of the Queen’s most famous in-law of them all,
The Official Schedule for The DC FanDome Event is Here
You will have precisely 24-hours to enjoy DC FanDome, the epic virtual event coming to your computer screen on August 22. This Warner Bros./DC mega-event is essentially doing a lot of the work that usually gets done during San Diego’s Comic-Con. All your favorite DC superheroes, more or less, will be on hand. There will be panels, previews, teasers, trailers, and more from some of the biggest upcoming films. We’re talking Matt Reeves’
Watch the Teaser for Justin Simien’s New Hulu Horror “Bad Hair”
This summer we had the pleasure of interviewing both actress/producer Laverne Cox and writer/director Justin Simien. Both of these ultra-talents mentioned Bad Hair, Simien’s upcoming horror film which he wrote and directed, and in which Cox plays Virgie, a hairdresser who gives Anna (Elle Lorraine) a cut she won’t soon forget. Now, Hulu has dropped the first official teaser for the film, giving us a glimpse of what had Cox so excited about this film when we spoke to her.
It’s Tom Holland vs. Robert Pattinson in First “The Devil All The Time” Trailer
The first trailer for director Antonio Campos’ The Devil All The Time builds to a feverish climax, like a great oratory from a preacher, if you will. The film, based on Donald Ray Pollock’s 2011 novel of the same name, tracks Arvin Russell (Tom Holland), a decent young man living in Knockemstiff, Ohio in the decades following World War II. Knockemstiff is the type of place that preys on decency, and Arvin is more or less surrounded by predators.
