Reviewers Say Wes Anderson’s Latest Work is Worth a Trip to the Isle of Dogs
Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs made its premiere at Berlinale in Germany, and it promises to be characteristically charming. The quirky creator has a very unique view of the world and always frames it through a delightful lens. Those who saw it are calling the film “jaw dropping”, “extra funky”, and “joyful”. That’s a perfect description of Anderson’s whimsical style and it looks like Isle of Dogs will be another great addition to a long and pleasant career.
Black Panther Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter on Creating the Iconic Panther Suit
Part of Black Panther costume designer Ruth E. Carter‘s many responsibilities included steeping the characters of the fictional world of Wakanda in a wardrobe that spoke to the real Africa, while retaining the mythic quality that the reclusive, technologically advanced nation required. We saw this in her work on the bald, beautiful and bad ass Dora Milaje, the elite, all-female fighting force at the heart of the film. In part two of our interview,
Deadpool Director Tim Miller Set to Step into X-Men Universe
Another awesome X-Men concept is in the works that would unite a powerhouse team and dive deeper into the world of an incredible female character. Deadpool director Tim Miller is working on a standalone film that will feature Brian Michael Bendis’ creation, Kitty Pryde.
Seeing another strong female mutant in a lead role would be awesome. X-Men: Dark Phoenix has begun production with Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) in the lead role as Jean Grey.
Leave Reality for the Oasis in new Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One
Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One has a brand new trailer, ingeniously set to a cover of “Pure Imagination,” the iconic song from 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Spielberg’s film, adapted by Zak Penn from Ernest Cline’s blockbuster novel, follows Wade Watts (X-Men‘s Tye Sheridan), a bored teenager who, like millions of other kids, finds purpose in the virtual world of the OASIS, where the only limit to who you can be and what you can do is what you can imagine.
Jon Favreau Lands a Role in Solo: A Star Wars Story
Jon Favreau is a man in demand. The actor/director/producer is fully entrenched in production for The Lion King. There’s next to nothing that could pull him away from those duties, short of the force.
Favreau has been tapped to voice a character in the soon to be released Solo: A Star Wars Story. He tweeted out a picture sandwiched between Solo director, Ron Howard, and screenwriter,
Parenting Isn’t Easy, Even for The Incredibles
Turns out parenting is always hard, even when you’re a superhero. Especially if your kids have superpowers of their own. The trailer for The Incredibles 2 finally premiered during the Olympics last night, and it’s everything we’ve been waiting for.
The trailer picks up after a battle with familiar villain, The Underminer. Following that victory, the Parrs try to go under the radar again. A rich benefactor approaches them to reenter the force.
What Makes Black Panther so Powerful?
By now we’ve given you about as much information as possible about writer/director Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther. We’ve interviewed costume designer Ruth E. Carter and production designer Hannah Beachler, who explained to us how they helped create the look of the people and the nation of Wakanda. We’ve discussed the film’s cultural impact, the critical rave reviews, and shared the feelings of the incredible cast.
Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter on Designing Black Panther‘s Fierce Dora Milaje
Bald, beautiful, and ferocious, Black Panther‘s elite, all-female fighting force the Dora Milaje are quickly becoming some of the most iconic characters in Marvel history. Lead by Lupita Nyong’o’s Nakia, Danai Gurira’s Okoyoe, and Florence Kasumba’s Ayo, the Dora Milaje are the protectors of the titular Black Panther, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), whose ascendence to the Wakandan throne is the central storyline in Black Panther. Survival won’t be easy (Michael B.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige On Giving Black Panther The Resources It Deserved
Black Panther stands to make great strides in inclusive and diverse storytelling. Last year, Moonlight took home the Best Picture at the Oscars proving there is a demand for stories featuring the lives of people of color, women, gay, and other marginalized voices. The kingdom of Wakanda could solidify that notion on a larger scale with Marvel being one of the most dominant powers in Hollywood. In speaking with Vulture,
New Solo: A Star Wars Story Images Reveal a Radically Different Millennium Falcon
After what felt like a millennia of silence, we’ve begun to get a lot of looks at Solo: A Star Wars Story. Our first proper glimpse came during the Super Bowl with the teaser, and the following day with the proper trailer. Then we shared the first crop of new images, which included Alden Ehrenreich as the young Han Solo, the space train the Conveyex (which Han and Chewie are tasked with robbing),
How the Black Panther Production Designer Rooted the World’s Most Advanced Nation in African Culture
Everyone on the set of Black Panther felt the weight of being a trailblazer. Realizing Wakanda for the screen meant reclaiming a painful history, honoring a rich heritage, and imagining the hope of the future right now. It also has the potential to confirm the demand for more diverse storytelling. It was a challenge that would require the greatest talents of our time to come together. Miraculously, it seems they did.
Watch How They Made the Thunderbird, Obscurus & More in This Fantastic Beasts VFX Breakdown
It takes a small army (or sometimes a middle-sized one) to make a film like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. When you have a wizard losing a briefcase full of magical creatures in Jazz age New York City, you’re going to need a really good visual effects company. Thankfully for Warner Bros., director David Yates and his screenwriter J.K. Rowling (the original creator of the entire Wizarding world, of course) they had Double Negative Visual Effects.
Black Panther Tracking for Historic Opening Weekend
We’ve discussed why Black Panther is the movie of the moment, how the critics are raving, and have shared the thoughts of writer/director Ryan Coogler and the cast. Soon, we’ll be publishing our interviews with the film’s outstanding costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, and production designer, Hannah Beachler. The latest word on the juggernaut Marvel film is that the scorching pre-sale ticket numbers weren’t an anomaly—The Hollywood Reporter says that the film is tracking for a colossal opening weekend of $165 million,
First Marrowbone Trailer Pits Orphans Against the Sinister Forces of one Terrible House
Marrowbone looks like your classic haunted house tale, but with a few added personal touches that give the film a delicious twist. The first trailer gives us a glimpse of the world that the film’s writer and director Sergio G. Sanchez has created, which tells the story of four orphaned siblings (the Marrowbones) who have just moved into a new home after the death of their mother.
The siblings have kept the death of their mother a secret so that they won’t be forced to separate from one another,
How Each Member of the Royal Wakandan Family is Related in Black Panther
If you ever did a family tree for a school project or for your own genealogical enjoyment, you probably realized they can be really cool. Your family tree probably isn’t as cool as T’Challa’s, though. Marvel has created an awesome video tree of Wakanda’s royal family that gives us a brief history of the Black Panther’s that came before.
The Black Panther powers all started with Bashenga, who is considered a god.
A Quiet Place Reveals a Glimpse of the Monster in Terrifically Tense new Trailer
Paramount has released another trailer for writer/director John Krasinski’s upcoming horror film A Quiet Place. This is only the second trailer, following the first full length trailer and a delightfully spooky teaser; these previous peeks left viewers wondering what, exactly, was haunting the family and forcing them into this mute existence. This new trailer gives us just a glimpse of what this monster is all about.
What to Watch In Tandem With A Fantastic Woman
Movies have come a long way from Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis running around dressed as women jazz musicians to conceal themselves from the mob. The winner of last year’s Silver Bear award at the Berlinale, A Fantastic Woman, about a trans woman coping with the death of her boyfriend, opens in the US today. Director Sebastián Lelio’s film about Marina’s (Daniela Vega) struggles with her deceased lover’s doctors, family, and the police,
Get Out and The Handmaid’s Tale Take Home WGA’s
The award season this year continues to spread the wealth. A variety of projects is getting recognition rather than a strong front runner sprinting out ahead of the pack. The Shape of Water has racked up the most nominations, but Get Out, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and other great films have held their own as contenders.
Last night was the Writers Guild of America Awards, which honors scribes across a variety of categories including documentary,
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Coming Soon to DVD and Blu-Ray… and Snapchat!?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is the gift that keeps on giving. Fans can expect the release of the movie on Digital HD, 4K ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD next month, but much like the game Jumanji itself, this is going to be different from your typical Blu-ray and DVD and digital experience. Fans will find it a much more interactive and hands on experience with Welcome to the Jungle‘s release,
Meet the Supervillain Ryan Coogler Wanted to put in Black Panther
One of the many super positive things seemingly everybody is saying about Black Panther is that it nailed arguably the most crucial part of any superhero film—the villain is great. Michael B. Jordan, a longtime collaborator with writer/director Ryan Coogler (Jordan starred in both Fruitvail Station and Creed, Coogler’s two previous films), is absolutely sensational as the film’s villain, Erik Killmonger. A physical specimen who is as strong,
