Sound Designer Gives Voice to the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Dinosaurs
The roaring reptiles of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom sound simply terrifying but in fact, each CGI dinosaur required a complex blend of custom audio elements to achieve maximum impact. To create vocalizations that would distinguish one creature from the next, Skywalker Sound artisans pulled from an arsenal of elements ranging from Styrofoam and dental drills to snarling Chihuahuas. Supervising Sound Designer Al Nelson says “All the dinosaurs wind up in the same field running away from a volcano,
A Magical Battle is Brewing in New Trailer for The House with a Clock in Its Walls
The House with a Clock in Its Walls just dropped a new trailer today and it is filled with adventure, whimsy, and eccentricity.
Based on the 1973 classic books by John Bellairs, the film follows young Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) who moves in with his quirky uncle, Jonathan (Jack Black). He soon discovers his uncle and neighbor Mrs. Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett) have a spellbinding secret. Lewis begins his journey of becoming a warlock,
Review Roundup: Critics Say Ant-Man and the Wasp are Better Together and Funnier than Ever
Ant-Man and the Wasp reviews are beginning to buzz, and critics seem to agree that Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne are the real superheroes we need right now. (Warning: Avengers: Infinity War spoiler) After half the universe was obliterated by Thanos, what we could really use right now is a good laugh and the latest Marvel movie delivers. Polygon’s Susana Polo called the film’s light touch “refreshing.” That’s exactly what I would want to hear amidst the Avengers’ turmoil and generally for a fun popcorn flick during the hottest days of the year.
How Ryan Lofty Helps Make Every Day Sound Like Saturday on Harvey Street
Ryan Lofty comes from humble beginnings in Robins, Iowa, raised in a log cabin his parents built. With his insanely sweet, talented piano-and-organ-playing mother, he grew up in a household that appreciated music in all its forms. “I went through all the phases… played trumpet in high school band, went to college on a jazz scholarship, toured the country with a rock group, and ended up in California as a DJ… turns out, experience with a lot of genres really helps with producing music for TV.
Jared Leto Will Transform into Spider-Man Vampire Villain, Morbius
Jared Leto is reportedly making the jump from one universe to another. From the DC Extended Universe to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, that is. According to Variety, Leto is trading in the Joker’s metal mouth for some fangs as Spider-Man nemesis, Morbius.
The vampire villain has a dark and tragic story that seems perfect for Leto to sink his teeth into. (Yeah, I went there.) But really, it’s a pretty grim journey into night.
Your First Look at Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva in Wonder Woman 1984
The casting of Kristen Wiig in Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984 was wonderful news. What made the news even sweeter was finding out the multitalented SNL alum was playing against type as the villain Cheetah. While there are several versions of Cheetah in the original DC Comics, Wiig will be playing Dr. Barbara Minerva, a friend and fellow archeologist of Diana’s who encounters an ancient evil that gives her the speed and prowess of a cheetah.
Mj Rodriguez on Breaking Out as Blanca on Ryan Murphy’s Pose
For many actresses, playing a lead role in a television show is a personal accomplishment. For Mj Rodriguez, who stars in the new FX series Pose, it’s so much more than that.
Rodriguez, a native of New Jersey who got her start in musical theater and has appeared on Nurse Jackie and Luke Cage, speaks of her casting as a triumph not only for herself but for all transgender women.
A Bloody Nicholas Cage Slashes Through Mandy Trailer
Another popular hit played at Sundance earlier this year, and the raves keep rolling. RLJE Films has released the first trailer for the new action-thriller Mandy, and you won’t want to mess with the beloved Nicholas Cage. In fact, “Nicholas Cage gives the performance of a lifetime,” Russ Fischer tells The Playlist. Who doesn’t want to see him in a chainsaw battle? This thriller is different than most,
Your First look at Madeline’s Madeline Hypnotic Trailer
“It’s one of the boldest and most invigorating American films of the 21st Century,” David Elrich told Indiewire, and given the trailer, that’s for sure. When we interviewed Madeline Madeline’s cinematographer Ashley Connor at Sundance, the film was already earning major plaudits and buzz. Now, our first look at the trailer for writer/director Josephine Decker’s film will clue the rest of the world into what all the hype is about.
The Five Biggest Westworld Season 2 Mysteries We’re Obsessing Over
Westworld is bizarrely satisfying for being so mysterious. This season cracked open the world far beyond the park and led us to what lies beyond. As we cross the threshold of The Door and peer into season 3, here are the biggest mysteries left after the finale. Stop now if you haven’t seen season finale, ‘The Passenger.’
Will Delos continue pursuing their lucrative enterprise?
The future of Westworld is unlikely to continue in Westworld.
Break Out the Tissues for This Trailer for Beautiful Boy
Amazon Studios has released the first heartrending trailer for Beautiful Boy. It promises to be a strong showing from the company as they continue rolling out more original content. Amazon has opted to release their films in theaters while also offering the streaming service to Amazon Prime members. The Beautiful Boy trailer is tense and tearjerking and is unlikely to be an easy watch.
Based on the bestselling memoirs,
Your First Look at Brad Pitt & Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Movies don’t really come more star-studded than Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. In the first image from the film, Leonardo DiCaprio shared a photo of himself and co-star Brad Pitt on the set of Tarantino’s 1960s-set film. DiCaprio plays Rick Dalton, an struggling actor trying to make a name for himself in Hollywood, alongside his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Pitt). The film is partially centered around the horrific Sharon Tate murders,
Seagulls are the Real Villains in new Ant-Man and the Wasp Spot
Ant-Man and the Wasp is going to be a very sweet dessert after the stomach-turning main course that was Avengers: Infinity War. The next film in the MCU boasts the first female superhero to get title billing with Evangeline Lilly’s the Wasp, a major (and long overdue) milestone in Marvel Studios history. The story is centered on Hope van Dyne (Lilly)’s search for her mom—the original Wasp—Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer),
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Creation of A Quiet Place‘s Predators
Ever wonder about the practicalities of shooting a creature feature like A Quiet Place? Here’s a glimpse behind the curtain with an all-new featurette, via Collider.
The scene in focus is undoubtedly one of the most stress-inducing of the entire film. Evelyn (Emily Blunt) is hiding from the movie’s terrifying alien predators in her basement. The room is quickly flooding, but unable to leave with her newborn,
Colin Trevorrow Discusses Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Big Surprises, Trilogy Plans
The dust raised in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is still settling, but the fallout of the movie’s conclusion is clear enough. Writer Colin Trevorrow recently discussed the biggest surprises of the story with io9, and he answers some important questions along the way.
One key revelation was the discovery that Benjamin Lockwood (James Cromwell) adapted the park’s technology in order to clone human beings. When his daughter passed away,
Kevin Feige Promises at Least two LGBTQ+ Characters Coming to the MCU
Times have changed in our world and Marvel Studios’ president, Kevin Feige, is ready to catch the MCU up to speed. The Marvel Cinematic Universe will soon add 2 LGBTQ characters, Feige promises, and it’s certainly about time. Members of the LGBTQ community have been waiting years to see themselves represented on the big screen, and thankfully diversity is right around the corner.
In an interview with The Playlist concerning Ant-Man and the Wasp,
A Brave New Westworld: Season 2 Finale Recap
With another bloody, transporting, and revelatory Westworld season finale, showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy left viewers mystified and begging for more. The majority are probably scratching their heads, too.
Season finale ‘The Passenger’ was as tense and comprehensive as the series finale of most shows. The biggest reveal, surely, is that Charlotte Hale (Tessa Thompson) has been dead for the latter timeline of the season, which chiefly follows Bernard (Jeffrey Wright) and the Delos team struggling to jog Bernard’s scrambled memory so they can find the Forge’s encryption key.
Bringing the Music of the Muppets to a New Generation of Muppet Babies
There are few American icons that have been more places, done more things, and spread more joy than the Muppets. Miss Piggy, Animal, Fozzie, Gonzo, and of course, Kermit, are always game for an adventure. Music has always been an integral part of their career as entertainers. Andy Bean pens catchy tunes while composer Keith Horn writes the score for a younger generation of Muppets fans. And also, a younger generation of Muppets. Disney Junior relaunched Muppet Babies in March featuring the puppet heroes in toddler form.
Kevin Feige Reveals how They Decided Which Avengers Would Survive Infinity War
The snap heard around the world changed everything. Marvel fans left Avengers: Infinity War shocked, trying to wrap their heads around why so many of their favorite characters had been killed—and how in the world Marvel would deal with those deaths in their upcoming slate of movies. Although before the release of Infinity War, the directors of the film, the Russo brothers, let us know that no character was safe,
The Predator Trailer Reveals the Return of the Universe’s Most Lethal Hunter
If anyone is going to reboot The Predator franchise and give it some new blood, writer/director Shane Black is a great candidate. It all began in 1987 with John McTiernan’s now iconic film, which boasted a sensational cast that included Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers and—Shane Black himself! Now 31 years later Black’s putting his own spin on the cosmic killer, and the first official trailer is here for your viewing pleasure.
One of the most brilliant things about 1987’s Predator was how it turned Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime into prey.
