Lena Dunham & Lorenza Izzo Join Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Like the universe, the cast for Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood keeps expanding with stars. The writer/director of one of the greatest ensemble movies of all time (in our humble opinion), Pulp Fiction, always draws a great cast, but Once Upon a Time in America may be his masterpiece (a nod to an Inglourious Basterds quote for the uninitiated). We’ve already shared photos of three of the film’s stars on set—Margot Robbie,
Prolific Composer Hans Zimmer to Score Wonder Woman 1984
The man who created one of the greatest superhero scores ever is bringing his immense talents to Wonder Woman 1984. Hans Zimmer, the prolific composer who made such a massive impact on Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy will be scoring Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984. Zimmer isn’t coming into the sequel as a Diana Prince newbie—he’s the man who came up with Wonder Woman’s electric cello theme when she made her first appearance on screen in Zack Synder’s Batman v Superman.
Emmy Nominated Ozark Cinematographer on the Show’s Bleak & Immersive Style
Ozark is relentless. Whether an emotional reunion, a difficult decision, a gruesome death, or a grisly torture, the camera offers no relief. You cannot look away, but you likely will not want to. The show’s cinematography is compelling and immersive, capitalizing on some of the strongest performances of the season from a cast that includes Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, and Peter Mullan. Director of Photography Ben Kutchins received an Emmy nomination for his work on the complex season finale packed with emotional bombshells.
Crazy Rich Asians is Likely Getting a Sequel With Jon Chu Returning to Direct
There’s nothing like critical and commercial success to guarantee a shot at a sequel. The groundbreaking film Crazy Rich Asians is potentially getting a sequel, with the film’s passionate director Jon Chu returning to helm the ship.
The Hollywood Reporter has it that the creative team behind the film, which includes Chu, screenwriters Peter Chiarelli and Dele Lim, and producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force,
See How Avengers: Infinity War‘s Second Scariest Villain was Created
We’ve shared German digital studio RISE’s VFX reel showcasing how they created Avengers: Infinity War‘s devastating (but slightly hopeful!) post-credits scene. We’ve published Weta Digital’s VFX reel that gave us a glimpse of how they constructed that epic battle on Titan. We’ve also given you a look at how Framestore built Tony Stark’s brand new nanotechnology-powered Mark L Iron Man suit.
Spider-Man: Far From Home Gets a New Logo
We’ve all accepted the cognitive dissonance of there being both a Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy film on Marvel’s slate even though Spider-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy were snapped out of existence by Thanos in Infinity War. In the MCU, these types of things are possible. We know that because, in the MCU, it’s possible for there to be a Thanos in the first place (let alone a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.) We’ve now gotten our first glimpse at the new Spider-Man: Far From Home logo,
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Kelly Marie Tran Speaks Out Against Trolls
“I won’t be marginalized by online harassment.” This is the title of Kelly Marie Tran’s bracing, crucial column in yesterday’s New York Times, a must-read for anyone, everyone who believes that an actor deserves to be treated like a human by the “fans” who purport to hold the keys to a franchise’s kingdom. The idea of super fandom is problematic in general; the arguments over what’s Star Wars canon and what’s not can be fun,
David Harbour Delves into the Psychology of Hellboy and Detective Hopper
Stranger Things star David Harbour recently found himself in a place he never expected to be. In the pages of Vanity Fair. Harbour noted to the magazine that he didn’t think he was “interesting enough” to land a feature, but the insight he shared into the characters he’s played was fascinating.
The actor’s upcoming turn as Hellboy may seem like a departure from the Hawkins detective we’ve come to know him as.
Peter Jackson Reaches into the Past with Technology for They Shall Not Grow Old
Director Peter Jackson, a filmmaker whose name is synonymous with ‘epic’, has turned an eye to history for his next project. Best known for his fantasies, Jackson’s next film will be a unique WWI documentary. However, the film will be unlike anything you saw in history class. They Shall Not Grow Old appears to be one of the most ambitious restoration projects ever. The film promises to give audiences an unprecedented view of life in the armed forces a century ago.
Watch Zazie Beetz & Chance the Rapper in First Trailer for Pizza Slasher Flick Slice
A24 has made such a name for itself that every film the studio puts out is worth taking seriously. When it comes to sci-fi and horror, you could argue that A24 has been punching above its weight class for years. Look at some of their recent titles; Hereditary, The Witch, Ex Machina and Under the Skin. These are some of the most chilling,
Crazy Rich Asians Director Jon Chu Wrote a Beautiful Letter to Coldplay Asking to use “Yellow”
Crazy Rich Asians made history this past weekend. As we wrote yesterday, the film had the biggest box office opening for a PG-13 romantic comedy since Think Like a Man. Based on the novel by Kevin Kwan, both Kwan and director Jon Chu told THR they turned down a big payday to gamble on releasing the film in theaters. Crazy Rich Asians was the first studio with full Asian-American representation since The Joy Luck Club 25 years ago.
Watch how They Hid Deadpool 2‘s Mystery Villains During Production
If you still haven’t seen Deadpool 2, you can stop reading right here.
If you have seen Deadpool 2 in theaters, you’ll still have a lot of brand new material to enjoy when you take in the expanded Deadpool 2 Super Duper $@%!#& Cut, which packs an additional 15 minutes of fresh action, fresh insults and more.
Deadpool 2 introduced us to Josh Brolin’s time-traveling,
The Surprising 1980s Movie Influence of Stranger Things Season 3
The 1980s gave us some of the most quotable movies, most imitable styles, and most iconic imagery. Among the greats I would readily include Stand By Me, E.T., Ghostbusters, and Thriller. However, Stranger Things has been there, done that. But, there’s more! Can I offer you Beetlejuice, Poltergeist, A Nightmare on Elm Street, or The Thing? The series hasn’t done a single Take On Me filter.
The Star Wars: Episode IX Title Theory That Might Actually be Right
Every once in a while, a fan theory will be so potentially on the money that we’ve got to share it. That is definitely the case with this Reddit user‘s idea of what the next Star Wars film might be called, and we’re wondering if this person actually guessed the title—the theory is that solid. On the very popular subreddit r/StarWars (it’s got 918,000 subscribers), the title this user dreamed up for J.J.
Crazy Rich Asians Earns Its Title With a Lucrative Opening Weekend
Crazy Rich Asians is living up to its name with an explosive opening at the box office. The lavish and high energy romantic comedy made it rain this weekend to the tune of $25.2 million in North America.
As if we needed any more evidence that audiences crave representation, Crazy Rich Asians had the biggest box office opening for a PG-13 romantic comedy since Think Like a Man.
This Black Panther: Wakanda Remixed EP is Fantastic
You’ve seen Black Panther, you’ve loved Black Panther, but now it’s time to hear Black Panther in a brand new way. A new digital EP titled Black Panther: Wakanda Remixed is now available, and it features remixes of the tracks scored by Grammy-nominated composer and songwriter Ludwig Göransson. Göransson’s score was pitch perfect, bringing the fictional African nation of Wakanda to life with sounds that celebrated Africa’s rich musical tapestry.
Chris Pine is Robert the Bruce in Epic First Trailer for Outlaw King
Director David Mackenzie and star Chris Pine have a good thing going right now. The pair that turned Tyler Sheridan’s excellent script for Hell or High Water into a taut modern western has teamed up for the historical epic Outlaw King. Our first look at their film has us eager to take in the full movie, which focuses on the true story of Robert the Bruce (Pine), a former nobleman-turned-outlaw hero during Edward I’s occupation of medieval Scotland.
Watch the Stunning VFX Reel for Avengers: Infinity War‘s Post-Credits Scene
It isn’t surprising that the post-credits scene in Avengers: Infinity War was the darkest of any movie in the MCU. Yet you might have expected the scene to be a little less grim considering it followed the darkest ending in MCU history, and knowing viewers were likely still in shock by the time S.H.I.E.L.D agents Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) appeared on the screen. But no. Instead, the post-credits sequence the Russo Brothers cooked up for us was another gut punch (spoiler alert);
The Meaning Behind the Emmy Nominated Fahrenheit 451 ‘Firemen’ Uniforms
Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 has become a gold standard among dystopian novels proving decade after decade the endurance of its message. Ramin Bahrani’s HBO adaptation explored the renewed relevance of the 65-year-old cautionary tale about the government sanctioned destruction of facts and ideas. With a mere 100-minute runtime, every frame had to communicate the rigid rules of the society where Captain Beatty (Michael Shannon) clashed with the book-loving ‘Eels.’ Clothing was hugely impactful in defining the role of the celebrity ‘firemen’ in the story.
Halloween Teases the Chilling New Soundtrack by John Carpenter
David Gordon Green took over directing duties for Halloween, but creator John Carpenter still has his fingers in the mix infusing us with nightmares. The king of the slasher, who haunted us 40 years ago with the anxiety riddled Halloween theme, has composed a new soundtrack for the upcoming sequel.
You can revisit that chilling refrain in a way too exciting teaser for the film’s music. Just hearing these notes again has my anticipation at a fever pitch.