How Game of Thrones‘ Cinematographer Fabian Wagner Gave Justice League a Brand new Look
Throw Suicide Squad director Zack Snyder and Game of Thrones cinematographer Fabian Wagner into a blender, and you probably expect to end up with a dark, saturated, and stylized movie. That didn’t turn out to be the case for Justice League, which is a brighter, more colorful affair, taking inspiration from the film’s tone of teamwork and the disparate personalities that come together to try and help save the planet.
Amazon Claims The Lord of the Rings for Multiple Season Series
They say that nothing is ever a sure thing, but Lord of the Rings challenges conventional wisdom. Peter Jackson’s The Return of the King won Best Picture at the 2004 Oscars, and the combined financial success of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series’ is in the billions. Amazon is banking on the popularity of the Middle Earth adventures and has ordered a new series that is straight to multi-season.
Girl’s Trip Star Tiffany Haddish Slays as SNL Host
Can Tiffany Haddish just be a permanent SNL cast member? The Girls Trip star hosted this week’s episode and she raised the bar for the entire season. Haddish dazzled every time she appeared on screen, and it wasn’t just because of that killer white dress.
SNL has been an important platform for parody and political and social commentary in its 43 year run, but it’s also intended to strike its targets in a light tone.
David Milch’s Epic Deadwood Closer to Returning as Feature Film at HBO
The TV gods are smiling upon us today. TVLine has it that David Milch’s excellent, epic western Deadwood,
Writer/Director Martin McDonagh on his Dark, Brilliant Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
With his thrillingly raw new film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri just released, writer/director Martin McDonagh is happy to chat about the movie, which has received critical acclaim and film-fest accolades, including Best Screenplay at Venice and People’s Choice at Toronto.
Hear Danny Elfman’s Epic Justice League Score
Head to Warner Bros.’ WaterTower Music YouTube page, and you’ll get to listen to all the songs from the upcoming Justice League soundtrack. Two weeks ago, the Hero’s Theme was published, but now the entire score is available for your listening pleasure. Every song is just as eccentric, epic, and dark as you would expect from composer Danny Elfman.
Elfman’s score for Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman won a Grammy,
Deadpool‘s Definitive Guide to the Holidays
Good Housekeeping wants you to celebrate Thanksgiving Day the Deadpool way. Lifelong loyalists of the lifestyle magazine are in for a surprise when they open up their mail to find the foulmouthed antihero gracing the cover. Where there are usually smiling chefs and picture perfect place settings, Deadpool appears with a machete on his back – presumably to slice the turkey, of course.
The surprising partnership is a hilarious issue filled with racy jokes and Deadpool’s raunchy humor.
Appearances can be Deceiving in Final The Shape of Water Trailer
Creature from the Black Lagoon was one of the early movie monsters that made audiences fear what could be lurking in dark waters. Guillermo del Toro has taken what appears to be a close cousin of the lagoon dweller, and transformed him into a leading man. The final trailer for The Shape of Water pulls the aquatic man-fish (Doug Jones) into the light so that we can see the misunderstood soul more clearly.
Netflix Series Dark is a Haunting Journey through Time
Finished Stranger Things 2 and are in desperate need of a new spine chilling mystery drama to binge-watch? Have no fear, because Netflix has the perfect antidote to satisfy this spooky craving with its upcoming German mystery series, Dark. Scenes of eerie caves and gloomy woods largely sets the tone for the shows paranormal activity and, dare I say, dark atmosphere.
In Dark, director Baran bo Odar and writer Jantje Friese takes the viewer on a suspenseful journey through time,
Mr. Robot Airs Without a Single Cut
Ahead of its airing, last night’s episode of Mr. Robot was promoted to be commercial free. Famous fan Emmy Rossum channeled all of our curiosity with a pleading tweet for answers to series star, Sam Esmail, asking what was up.
Robot episode 5 is bananas. REAL TIME. @samesmail and the @whoismrrobot crew are committed passionate artists. I can only think about the camera operator and the actors.
Chadwick Boseman’s Accent in Black Panther Has a Fascinating Political Premise
Black Panther’s fictional land of Wakanda is a culturally rich nation that has become the most advanced society in the world. It’s also a unique narrative for an African nation in popular culture. Stories from black culture are often framed by the oppression of slavery, colonialism, and countless injustices endured by Africans throughout modern history. Stories of resilience, endurance, and strength reflect a culture besieged and triumphant in spite of all this,
How Naomi Scott is Evolving the Role of Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin
One of the most magical Disney live action remakes is getting a fresh makeover. To take hit musical Aladdin from 2D to 3D required giving leading lady, Jasmine, more dimension than the classic cartoon. Actress Naomi Scott, who is taking on the role of the famous princess, dished to THR about the direction they’re taking the character.
“I love what Disney is doing at the moment with their princesses — going from animation to live-action and making those animated characters real human beings,” Scott said.
What the Justice League is Up Against With the Villain Steppenwolf
The Justice League needed a villain dastardly enough to necessitate a union between Wonder Woman, Batman, Cyborg, Flash, Aquaman, and Superman. That called for the filmmakers to comb the DCEU for a mega baddie and who has an army of minions. Fans speculated that the role would be filled by ultimate DC destroyer, Darkseid, but the plot instead focuses on his underling, Steppenwolf.
There’s certainly nothing subtle about Steppenwolf. Even his appearance is overtly sinister and will be thoroughly convincing as the greatest threat to humanity yet.
Watch the First Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Hugely Timely The Post
It’s difficult to imagine a more timely film than Steven Spielberg’s The Post. Starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, The Post covers the monumental and hugely controversial publication of the Pentagon Papers back in the 1970s, focusing on the absolute necessity of a free press in any functioning democracy. It goes without saying that The Post comes at a time when our current president attacks the press nearly daily,
Mystery Plagues Gnomeo and Juliet in New Sherlock Gnomes Trailer
The most entertaining lawn decorations are back for another literary inspired adventure. Gnomeo and Juliet have a terrible mystery on their hands, so they are calling upon the greatest detective in all of Scotland YARD. (Get it? They live in a yard?) Yes, it’s Sherlock Gnomes.
There’s no evidence that Sherlock is actually from Scotland Yard in the film, but it definitely works with the theme. The Gnomeo &
A Favorite Stranger Things Character Was Almost Killed Off
Kids rule, adults drool on Stranger Things. They fight off demogorgon’s, travel into the upside down to save their friends, uncover government conspiracies, all while the majority of the grown-ups ignore or contribute to the problems in Hawkins. The young characters are the lifeblood of the show, which would make it even more shocking if one of them died.
According to io9, series co-creator Ross Duffer recently visited Chapman University and revealed that killing off one of the child character was,
Jessica Chastain Confirms She’s Interested in Playing IT‘s Beverly Marsh
Jessica Chastain is getting everyone’s hopes up that she’ll appear in the It sequel. The casting is so perfect that we couldn’t stand being let down at this point.
With the spectacular success of It this year, there was never any doubt that Part 2 would come soon after. Stephen King’s massive story follows the Loser’s Club into adulthood and the final battle with the evil alien entity that feeds on fear.
Evan Rachel Wood Confirms Westworld Season 2 Coming Early-ish Next Year
The last time we heard or saw anything definitive about Westworld season 2, it was during Comic-Con this past July when HBO released a brief teaser (which has since been taken down). When it comes to production, the set of Westworld is as secretive as Game of Thrones or any of the major film franchises (Marvel, DC, Star Wars, etc.), so getting even a little bit of information is something.
Final Coco Trailer is a Lovely Celebration of Family
Everything we’ve seen from Coco has captured our hearts and each clip is more exciting than the last. We previously caught a glimpse of Miguel’s family and the magical Land of the Dead. We are so glad that the wait is almost over to see this whimsical celebration. The final trailer puts all of the fantastical elements together into an explosion of sound, color and fun.
Miguel is an adorable star filled with curiosity,
Jemaine Clement Rocks Song from Moana In Māori Language
The beauty and adventure captured in Moana was skillfully delivered thanks to Disney’s investment in researching the Polynesian culture in an authentic way. Moana has now been translated into Māori, a native New Zealand language, and the result is breathtaking. Native New Zealand actor and musician, Jemaine Clement, played the greedy crab deity Tamatoa in the original version, and now Disney has released an audio recording of his Māori version.
Clement was wickedly fun as Tamatoa,
