Here’s the First Official Transformers: The Last Knight Trailer
This past Wednesday we took a look at the cutting edge technology that director Michael Bay had employed for Transformers: The Last Knight. Using his own in-home editing suite in Miami, Bay explained why it was worth it for the Transformers franchise to embrace the latest technology, even if it meant paying a premium. Then we shared the trailer teaser for the film, which gave us a glimpse of the mash-up of medieval and sci-fi story elements that make Bay's latest film such a peculiar,...
Josh Brolin Cast as Cable in Deadpool 2
It was only a little more than two weeks ago when we post this story about how Michael Shannon seemed to achieved peak momentum towards the role of Cable in Deadpool 2. At the time, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline and Variety multiple had Shannon as the man Fox wanted to play Cable in Deadpool 2, after initial stories had mentioned Kyle Chandler (Bloodline) and David Harbour (Stranger Things) also in the running...
Jude Law Joins Fantastic Beasts 2 Cast
It’s been nearly 20 years since the magic of Harry Potter first wowed fans, and even now, the excitement keeps on flying in.
President and CCO of Warner Bros. Pictures Toby Emmerich announced today that two-time Oscar nominee Jude Law will take on the role of young Albus Dumbledore in the second installment of Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Law, known for The Talented Mr...
Atomic Blonde’s 2nd Trailer Reminds you Charlize Theron is the Bomb
We saw longtime stunt coordinator and John Wick director David Leitch’s Atomic Blonde at SXSW and were blown away. As we wrote at the time, Theron might actually be an even more perfect vessel for Leitch’s hyper stylized, ingenuously crafted action films than Wick’s Keanu Reeves. Your reminder is currently playing on HBO; Theron’s stunning performance in Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road, where she managed to still the film from the titular hero...
Pixar’s at it Again With Dante’s Lunch Easter egg
The hidden Easter eggs tycoons are at it again.
Last week we shared Pixar’s new short, Dante’s Lunch, which exists within the world of the upcoming feature-length film, Coco. It introduces us to the vibrant colors and whimsical nature that Coco will surely expand upon. We also meet Dante, the dog that will also appear in the full-length film.
The short itself is a promo for Coco—a “little appetizer until the movie comes out,”...
Thor: Ragnarok Trailer Makes History as Marvel & Disney’s Most Watched in 24 Hours
We had a pretty good feeling about the new Thor: Ragnarok trailer when we shared it this past Monday. It came as no surprise that director Taika Waititi, the man behind What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt For the Wilderpeople, was going to deliver something different. The trailer was at turns funny and thrilling, ending with a battle of the Titans that we didn’t realize we were desperate for until we saw it—a gladiator battle between Thor and an armor wearing Hulk...
The Leftovers Production Designer on Season 3’s Mind-Bending Finish
"It's really hard to create Gary Busey as a blow-up doll," says production designer John Paino, and he should know. For HBO's third and final season of The Leftovers (debuting April 16), Paino oversaw the creation of a 35-foot inflated figure of the toothy celebrity, a major attraction for the Texas spiritual mecca-turned-tourist trap known as Jarden. "The blow-up doll is about this mix of a pop culture sensibility with the beginnings perhaps of some spiritual movement,"...
Talking to The Lost City of Z Writer/Director James Gray
Introducing his new film, The Lost City of Z, to a full house at the National Geographic Society auditorium, writer-director James Gray confessed to something he termed "a bit embarrassing": He originally hadn't considered the ecological aspects of the Amazon-set saga that was making its Washington debut in March as part of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital. That facet of the tale was revealed to him only when he reached the area of Brazil explored in the early 20th century by his protagonist,...
Mr. Robot‘s Cinematographer on Season Three’s Wild Ride
Sam Esmail’s critically-acclaimed drama Mr. Robot follows vigilante hacker Elliot (played by Rami Malek) as he wrestles with his personal demons while navigating the murky waters of good versus evil in the corporate world. We chat to director of photography Tod Campbell about creating a ground-breaking aesthetic for the show, how Malek’s arresting eyes influenced the cinematography and the ‘wild ride’ we can expect from season three.
You've really managed to create an exciting,...
What to Expect From the Upcoming Star Wars Celebration
This weekend, countless Star Wars fans will be flocking to Orlando to celebrate the beloved franchise at the 12th Star Wars Celebration. It is an experience unlike any other, filled with costumes, exhibits, screenings, guests, panels, and so much more. Although we don’t know much about what might be revealed during this weekend, we can only imagine that there will be lots of amazing treats for galaxy lovers near and far.
It seems inevitable that this would be the weekend that Lucasfilm decides to premiere the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi...
2019 May be the Year of Batman
Thanks to a new rumor from the DCEU Leaks Reddit, 2019 is looking like an amazing year. While you'll be seeing Ben Affleck as the Caped Crusader in Zack Snyder's upcoming Justice League, there's a whole lot more in the works for DC's most beloved superhero. Supposedly, Warner Brothers will be releasing four Batman-related movies to celebrate the character’s 80th anniversary. Yes, you read that righ—FOUR new Batman films.
The plan is to release Gotham City Sirens around Valentine’s Day Weekend,...
Thor vs. the Hulk in Wild Thor: Ragnarok Trailer
The best news about Thor: Ragnarok wasn’t that it would include Mark Ruffalo’s The Hulk (although that was very good news), or that Cate Blanchett had joined the cast (also great news!), but much earlier than that—that it’s director would be Taika Waititi, the man behind What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt For the Wilderpeople. Taking on Marvel’s third film in the Thor series, Waititi was such a novel choice,...
The Fate of the Furious Crew’s Epic Adventure in NYC
We’ve seen Dom (Vin Diesel) race through the streets of Havana, Cuba (in a car that’s on fire, no less) in previous The Fate of the Furious teasers, and now, in this new featurette, Universal is showing off the production’s time in New York City. While the film represented the largest American production ever in Cuba, New York City is used to hosting film crews, and because of this, they know exactly what it means when the Fast &...
The Weirdest/Best Sketches From Louis C.K.’s SNL Episode
You knew that Louis C.K. wouldn't be afraid to go dark, or weird, during his hosting gig of SNL. While he may have eschewed the glitzy promo for the show, he certainly brought it where it matters most—into several supremely weird, dark, and very funny sketches.
Arguably the darkest sketch was "Birthday Clown," which had a childen's birthday party clown (Bobby Moynihan) show up for a job to perform at little Ernie's birthday, only to find out little Ernie is actually a grown man (C.K.),...
Carrie Fisher’s General Organa Will be a Part of Star Wars: Episode IX
When Carrie Fisher passed away last year, we were all stunned and saddened. She was an icon for so many people (and for so many reasons), and it was hard to imagine Hollywood, let alone that galaxy far, far away, without her. This past March, we wrote about how filmmakers Rian Johnson, director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Colin Trevorrow, director of Star Wars: Episode IX, ...
Werner Herzog’s Go-to Production Designer on Salt and Fire
A kidnapped scientist, Laura, (Veronica Ferres) fends for herself on a barren salt flat, the poisonous result of a manmade catastrophe caused by a shady conglomerate owned by her abductor, Matt (Michael Shannon). Inexplicably left behind with her to use up the water supply and sweetly play with legos are two blind little boys, Matt’s sons. Laura’s colleagues (Gael García Bernal and Volker Michalowski) are back at the ranch, a gloomy compound whose staff is never without their balaclavas. One could argue it is still a farm,...
Get a Glimpse of the Upcoming Transformers: The Last Knight Trailer
This past Wednesday we took a look at the cutting edge technology that director Michael Bay had employed for Transformers: The Last Knight. Using his own in-home editing suite in Miami, Bay explained why it was worth it for the Transformers franchise to embrace the latest technology, even if it meant paying a premium.
“A movie like Transformers needs to be seen using the very finest tools,...
Check out the Official Trailer for the Tupac Biopic All Eyez On Me
We've already discussed how the likeness between actor Demetrius Shipp Jr. and the late Tupac Shakur is incredibly uncanny. Yet Benny Boom's Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me, has a lot more going for it. A stellar cast, a timely story, and as compelling as a central figure as you could ask for. The new trailer makes good use of all of these components, setting up All Eyez on Me as an early summer palatte cleanser among the massive tent pole franchises that take up most of the warmer months. ...
Rogue One‘s SFX Supervisor on Using a Super Powered Air Cannon & More
Special effects supervisor Neil Corbould says that he has “a big smile on my face” every day when he goes to work creating special effects for Clash of the Titans and Zero Dark Thirty. Corbould had a smile and then some when he described the new effects he created for the Star Wars prequel Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We spoke with the SFX maestro about his work on Gareth Edwards thrilling addition to the ...
Louis C.K. Isn’t Interested in Doing a Splashy SNL Promo
SNL has been having a field day lately with catchy, two-person promos for their upcoming hosts. Whether it's Kate McKinnon and host Chris Hemsworth trying to recreate Dirty Dancing, Ryan Gosling and Aidy Bryant weiling on their pecs or Vanessa Bayer and Lin-Manuel Miranda discussing Miranda's inability to get Hamilton tickets, the promos have been a hoot.
Louis C.K. is not having it...
