Tom Cruise Goes Gonzo (Again) in new Mission: Impossible – Fallout Behind-the-Scenes Images
While everyone was understandably enthused to see the first footage from Solo: A Star Wars Story during the Super Bowl, you could argue that the Tom Cruise-led Mission: Impossible – Fallout trailer was the night’s big winner. Taking nothing away from the very impressive Solo teaser, there was something almost thrillingly unhinged about the trailer for writer/director Christopher McQuarrie’s upcoming Cruise-vehicle (we mean this almost literally,
Michael K. Williams Talks About his Mysterious Solo: A Star Wars Story Character
One of the main “what ifs” we have about Solo: A Star Wars Story is what if the great Michael K. Williams (The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, Hap and Leonard) didn’t have his character cut due to scheduling conflicts. As you likely know by now, Williams had to be replaced by Paul Bettany after original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller left and Ron Howard came onboard. The reshoots that happened immediately ended up creating a scheduling conflict for Williams,
The Mountain from Game of Thrones Proves He’s Not to be Messed With On or Off Screen
Chris Hemsworth once hosted Saturday Night Live and joked that in his Marvel audition, the casting agents said, “We’re looking for a Thor type. Not actual Thor.” So, too could be said of Icelandic actor Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. Björnsson plays The Mountain on Game of Thrones and he’s proven he lives up to the name.
In addition to acting, Björnsson is also a professional weight lifter.
Solo Cups Bring the Party to Solo: A Star Wars Story
If there’s anyone in the Star Wars galaxy that seems like a beer man, it’s definitely Han Solo. Or whatever alcoholic intergalactic drink of choice that would go great at a party. That’s why it’s particularly delightful that Solo: A Star Wars Story has announced the brilliant marketing merger with Solo cups.
It seems as though the Solo and Solo destinies have long been intertwined. Films often use codenames to keep things under wraps,
The Dora Milaje Prepare for Battle Alongside the Avengers in Infinity War
If we were to go to war over the Infinity Gauntlet our first choice for backup would be the Dora Milaje. Turns out the Avengers agree. Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johannson), and Winter Soldier are preparing to battle Thanos, and they are teaming up with Wakanda for the show down.
Total Film magazine published an exclusive image from Avengers: Infinity War and it’s pretty epic.
Watch This Incredibly Impressive & Very Gory VFX Reel for Fear the Walking Dead
A major disclaimer before you watch the fascinating VFX reel for Fear the Walking Dead below—do it before lunch. Or don’t do it at all if you’re not a fan of gore. This look at the very impressive visual effects, created by Goodbye Kansas Studios, is not for the squeamish. Then again, neither is the show (or its progenitor, The Walking Dead), so if you’re curious how they turn actors into slobbering,
Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Andy Serkis Reveals Snoke has a Backstory
For some Star Wars fans, the life and death of Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis) was a slap in the face. Introduced in The Force Awakens, Snoke was, in their view, supposed to be a next generation Emperor, a villain so powerful even the most potent Sith Lord (Darth Vader in the original trilogy, the wannabe-Vader Kylo Ren in the new one) would bow down to him. And for a time,
The Looming Tower‘s Stars on Tackling Terror, Real People, & Recent History on TV
The Looming Tower is a new Hulu series based on Lawrence Wright’s non-fiction book about the events leading up to the attack on the United States on 9/11. The focus is on the heads of the CIA and FBI operations investigating Al-Qaeda, played by Peter Sarsgaard and Jeff Daniels, and how their often-petty animosity and territoriality prevented the sharing of critical information that could have prevented the attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Netflix Continues Going All Out on Sci-Fi With the Gorgeous Looking Lost in Space
The first full-length trailer for Netflix’s Lost in Space boasts a look as lush and wondrous as any sci-fi series we’ve seen on TV. This is in keeping with the streaming platform’s willingness to go big on their genre films as well as their series—we’ve seen this on both David Ayer’s film Bright and their new sci-fi series Altered Carbon—both the product of big budgets and creative freedom on offer to filmmakers and creators.
Black Panther Has Cracked the Top 10 Highest Domestic Gross of All Time
The Black Panther box office numbers continue to blow us away as record after record is broken. Being king is one thing, but to be Top 10 of all time is something special. The nation of Wakanda has landed at the #9 spot for all time domestic box office. Black Panther sprang past last year’s Beauty and the Beast with $506.4 million in US ticket sales. Did we mention it’s only been in theaters for three weekends?
Brace Yourself, There’s More Black Mirror to Come
There’s more technological terror to come. Netflix has renewed Black Mirror for a fifth season.
In fairness, the sci-fi anthology series from Charlie Booker and Annabel Jones isn’t always scary. There was the adorable ‘Hang the DJ last season that renewed our faith in dating apps, and the lovely Emmy winning San Junipero restored our faith in aging. Sort of. The point is it was lovely and awesome.
Writer/Director Atsuko Hirayanagi on Synchronicity & Inspiration in her Feature Oh Lucy!
Originally, writer/director Atsuko Hirayanagi’s Oh, Lucy! was written and produced as a short, winning the Jury Prize for International Fiction at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Now she has expanded it into a full-length feature, and Oh, Lucy! has just been released across the country to universally positive reviews.
Shinobu Terajima, an A-list actress in her native Japan, was nominated for a Best Female Lead Independent Spirit Award for her role as Setkuko,
Spider-Man Dons the Iron Suit in Avengers: Infinity War
Being Tony Stark’s protégé has its perks. Sure, it can get you into a lot of danger and mixed up with superhuman powers that are intent on destroying the universe. On the other hand, you’ll have access to really fun technology that you can add to your crime fighting gear. Case in point, Spider-Man’s Iron Spider suit.
Peter Parker will be among the dozens of Marvel characters to appear in Avengers: Infinity War,
It’s a Magical Day to Fly a Kite in New Mary Poppins Returns Trailer
What better day to go and fly a kite up to the highest height than on a blustery gray day in London? A new generation will soon know the joy of kite flying, and much more, in Mary Poppins Returns. The skies are parting for the magical nanny once again as she pays a visit to the Banks family in the first trailer for the film.
Jane (Emily Mortimer) and Michael Banks (Ben Whishaw) are all grown up,
Daughter of Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke Joins Stranger Things for Season 3
It looks like your favorite band of pre-teen heroes will be running into a few new faces on season 3 of the beloved Netflix original series Stranger Things. Maya Thuman-Hawke, daughter of Hollywood superstars Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke has been confirmed to have joined the cast for the upcoming season. According to Deadline, Hawke will be taking on the character of Robin, “an alternative girl who is equal parts sharp and playful.
Rick Deckard’s Companion in Blade Runner 2049 is Top Dog, Literally
The Oscars may have been what most people were tuned into last night, but another important award ceremony was held just a day before. Palm Dog USA held their annual award ceremony on March 4 in Los Angeles. THR reported that the competition for dogs in show business is typically a staple of the Cannes Film Festival, but the ceremony in L.A. marks the first time the awards were held in the United States.
Phasma Madness, Rey Rage & More: Here are the First Details on Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Deleted Scenes
The home release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is like manna from heaven for Star Wars fans. It’s when we not only get to own the film so we can watch it, again and again, parsing for the small details we missed in the theater, but also when we get to see those delicious deleted scenes. Delicious because the scenes that didn’t make the final cut can offer a ton of context and a deeper understanding of what writer/director Rian Johnson was going for in his ambitious,
Watch Charles Barkley Slay in This SNL Star Wars Skit That was Cut for Time
One of the more absurd and overlooked aspects of the Star Wars franchise is that somehow everyone in the galaxy is multi-lingual. No matter what planet people travel to and who—or what—they might encounter there, no one in any Star Wars film ever says, “I have no idea what this person/alien/thing is saying.” This includes the beeping language of droids like R2-D2 and BB-8. Everyone understands everyone else, all the time.
The Shape of Water, Jordan Peele & Frances McDormand: Your 2018 Oscar Highlights
The Shape of Water turns out to be that of an Oscar statue, Jordan Peele nabs an Academy Award for his Get Out original script, Frances McDormand wins Best Actress and ignites the industry with two choice words, and legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins has finally won the big award for his stellar work on Blade Runner 2049. And let’s not overlook Phantom Thread costume designer Mark Bridges,
Tony Stark Got Marvel to Release Avengers: Infinity War One Week Earlier
The Avengers have one less week to gear up for battle than they thought. Previously slated for a May 4 release, Avengers: Infinity War will now hit theaters April 27. Summer blockbusters kick off in the first week of May, but when you’re the defenders of the galaxy, rules do not apply.
Robert Downey Jr. had the honors of breaking the news. He is Tony Stark, after all – the man who launched the cinematic MCU.
