Hulu’s The First Trailer Sees 5 Astronauts Braving a Journey to Mars
“They all say the same thing; I’ll believe it when I see it. But that’s backward. Belief comes first. Only then can you see it.” These are the words of aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone) to the man she wants to lead a mission to Mars in Hulu’s The First. That man is Tom Hagerty (Sean Penn), who is being asked to leave his daughter and take on a potentially suicidal mission to the Red Planet,...
Star Wars: Episode IX Adds The Crown‘s Matt Smith
It’s always fascinating when a well-known actor’s added to film during production. That’s precisely the case with what Variety is reporting; The Crown star Matt Smith is joining J.J. Abrams‘ Star Wars: Episode IX (or Star Wars: A New Order if you believe that particular fan theory). Who will Smith be playing? We have no idea! So by all means, fire up your hot takes,...
Bad Times at the El Royale Drops a Twisted new Trailer
Drew Goddard’s Bad Times at the El Royale looks like it might be a juicy October treat, something delicious and dark to snack on before Halloween and the release of a slew of horror films. Goddard first made his name when he directed the wickedly surprising The Cabin in the Woods, and now he’s back writing and directing El Royale for 20th Century Fox. This new trailer gives us a glimpse at one of Goddard’s many skills;...
Quentin Tarantino has Cast his Roman Polanski in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Actors flock to a Quentin Tarantino film for obvious reasons. The dialogue. The juicy roles. The excitement of working with a large ensemble of their peers. Tarantino’s got a track record for making big, bold, brash films that give performers a lot of room to do their thing. His way with actors was evident in Pulp Fiction, again in Jackie Brown, and has been true ever since, from Inglourious Basterds to Django Unchained to The Hateful Eight...
Jessica Jones‘ Emmy-Nominated Composer on the Twisted Intimacy of Season 2
Composer Sean Callery may be an Emmy veteran, but the four-time winner and 17-time nominee never takes any of this for granted. His latest nom is for his work on season 2 of Neflix’s Jessica Jones, the same show he won an Emmy for last year, for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.
“It never gets old,” Callery says of his near-perpetual Emmy recognition. “You might think it does, but every time,...
Alec Baldwin to Play Batman’s Dad Thomas Wayne in Joker Movie
How good is the cast for Todd Phillips’ stand-alone Joker film for Warner Bros.? Let’s have a quick glance at the call sheet: Joaquin Phoenix as the clown prince of crime himself, Zazie Beetz as his potential love interest, France Conroy, Marc Maron, Robert De Niro (!!), and now Alec Baldwin. The Hollywood Reporter has it that Baldwin will be playing Bruce Wayne’s father, Thomas, one half of Bruce’s tragic backstory and what ultimately compels him to use his fortune—and his rage—to become Batman...
Game of Thrones‘ Emmy-Nominated Sound Designer on Bringing the Heat
Emmy-nominated supervising sound editor Tim Kimmel oversaw one of Game of Thrones’ most explosive episodes, ever. Kimmel received his Emmy-nom for his work on last season’s epic fourth episode, “The Spoils of War,” written by co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, and directed by Matt Shakman.
Kimmel, who is the Formosa Group‘s supervising sound editor, oversees the sound editorial crew, and his team have a vast sonic mandate;...
Here’s Your First Glimpse at Game of Thrones Final Season
Still catching your breath from that Sharp Objects finale (and the mid-credits scene)? You’re not alone. HBO was all about delivering the goods last night, which included our first glimpse at True Detective season 3 trailer and a sizzle reel for the embarrassment of riches that is HBO’s 2019 slate, which includes our first look at Game of Thrones season 8 footage. Oh, and as if that wasn’t enough, we also get our first look at Meryl Streep in Big Little Lies season 2...
Did a Fan Find a Hidden Message in Black Panther‘s Suit?
Have you tried using the Wakanda translator? This site claims to be able to turn your text into Wakandan text. This translation site has been especially helpful to those eagle-eyed Reddit users over at the Movie Details subreddit, where folks spot often hidden Easter eggs and other easy-to-miss secrets in films. One user, u/thecruiser, believes he/she has uncovered a hidden message on Black Panther’s suit (h/t to i09). The suit T’Challa wears in Black Panther is upgraded early on the film by his genius little sister Shuri...
Avengers: Infinity War VFX Reel Reveals Hulkbuster, Doctor Strange’s Torture Scene & More
There were a lot of bleak moments in Avengers: Infinity War. There was that ending, of course, but that goes without saying. There were a lot of brutal moments leading up to the infamous Thanos snap. One moment, in particular, was watching Ebony Maw torture Doctor Strange. Maw was after the Time Stone that Strange wears around his neck. Thanos’s head goon found out the hard way that you can’t just rip the thing off (Doctor Strange had applied a reasonably robust spell that made that impossible),...
HBO Drops First Trailer for True Detective Season 3
HBO picked the perfect time to surprise fans with the first trailer for True Detective‘s long-awaited third season; they dropped it right before the season finale for their fantastic miniseries Sharp Objects. Creator and showrunner Nic Pizzolato is back with the third season to his critically acclaimed detective series, once again moving the action to a new location. True Detective went full southern gothic with the first season’s Louisiana setting, and neo-noir in the Los Angeles-set season two,...
Marvel Positioning Black Panther for a Best Picture Nomination
When the news broke that the Oscars were expanding to create an “Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film” category, there was, to put it mildly, some concern. Lots of critics, like The New Yorker‘s Richard Brody, weighed in on why this wasn’t a good idea. He brought up two films from recent years that were both extremely popular and worthy of Best Picture nominations:
“Occasionally, those big-budget movies are made by inspired directors who,...
How The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel‘s Emmy-Nominated Editor Gave Midge her Sparkling Start
Timing is everything, or so the saying goes, in comedy. This is just one of the lessons the truly marvelous Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) learns on her journey to develop a stand-up set when her personal life hits turbulent times. That timing is particularly brisk on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The show was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, known for writing the breakneck dialogue of Gilmore Girls. The new Amazon series is sharp, witty, and well calculated to convey the ups and downs of taking chances and striking out in a male-dominated profession...
Top Gun: Maverick Cast Additions
Yesterday Deadline broke the news that Top Gun: Maverick had added a bunch of new stars, and now The Hollywood Reporter reveals a couple of more seasoned gents may be joining the cast. They’ll all be surrounding Maverick himself, the somehow ageless Tom Cruise, who’s reprising one of his early iconic roles as the titular ace fighter pilot from Tony Scott’s 1986 original. THR reports that Jon Hamm (possibly) is a possible new addition,...
Watch the Wild new Trailer for Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria Remake
The new trailer for Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino‘s Suspiria is here, and it’s deliciously bonkers. Produced by Amazon Studios, Guadagnino’s remake of Dario Argento‘s 1977 horror masterpiece is a bold swerve for a director who doesn’t appear to like to do the same thing twice. His take on Suspiria leaves behind Argento’s vivid palette and prog rock score and goes into much darker, bleaker territories...
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. This is all part of the bonus material boon that attends Infinity War‘s release on digital download and Blu-ray,...
