With just five months to go until the release of Venom: The Last Dance, we surprisingly know very little about the movie, but that’s all set to change as there have been rumblings that the first trailer will debut next week.
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) has classified a 2-minute, 27-second trailer for Venom: The Last Dance. Scooper Daniel Richtman narrowed down the release window, saying it will be released on Monday. The trailer is expected to screen in front of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which hits theaters on June 7th.
Related Venom 3 gets a new title and release date
As I mentioned above, plot details regarding Venom: The Last Dance have been kept under wraps, so it will be nice to finally know a little of what to expect from what’s being billed as the third and final installment of the franchise. Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock/Venom,...
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) has classified a 2-minute, 27-second trailer for Venom: The Last Dance. Scooper Daniel Richtman narrowed down the release window, saying it will be released on Monday. The trailer is expected to screen in front of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which hits theaters on June 7th.
Related Venom 3 gets a new title and release date
As I mentioned above, plot details regarding Venom: The Last Dance have been kept under wraps, so it will be nice to finally know a little of what to expect from what’s being billed as the third and final installment of the franchise. Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock/Venom,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
With Andy Serkis stepping behind the camera, expectations were high for Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The movie ended up being a big improvement over its predecessor, but a PG-13 rating neutered Cletus Kasady and held the movie back to a large degree.
A post-credits scene teasing Venom's meeting with Spider-Man increased fan interest, only for Spider-Man: No Way Home's own stinger to send Eddie Brock back where he came from without ever meeting Peter Parker.
Venom: The Last Dance is up next and that movie will reportedly be Tom Hardy's final appearance as Eddie. Kelly Marcel, who wrote Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, now writes and directs...whether that's a good or bad thing remains to be seen.
We'll soon get a first look at the threequel, though, because the BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) has just classified a 2-minute, 27-second trailer which...
A post-credits scene teasing Venom's meeting with Spider-Man increased fan interest, only for Spider-Man: No Way Home's own stinger to send Eddie Brock back where he came from without ever meeting Peter Parker.
Venom: The Last Dance is up next and that movie will reportedly be Tom Hardy's final appearance as Eddie. Kelly Marcel, who wrote Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, now writes and directs...whether that's a good or bad thing remains to be seen.
We'll soon get a first look at the threequel, though, because the BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) has just classified a 2-minute, 27-second trailer which...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The UK’s Buckinghamshire council has refused planning permission for Marlow Film Studios, a £750m project supported by Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris and James Cameron.
At a meeting of the council’s Strategic Sites Committee, the plans were rejected after concerns were raised over the impact on the local road network and the use of greenbelt land for development. An initial decision was deferred by councillors in October 2023.
Other industry figures who voiced their support for the project included Andy Serkis; producer Gareth Ellis-Unwin; former BFI CEO Amanda Nevill; American Film Institute chair Howard Stringer; and CEO of global drama at Fremantle,...
At a meeting of the council’s Strategic Sites Committee, the plans were rejected after concerns were raised over the impact on the local road network and the use of greenbelt land for development. An initial decision was deferred by councillors in October 2023.
Other industry figures who voiced their support for the project included Andy Serkis; producer Gareth Ellis-Unwin; former BFI CEO Amanda Nevill; American Film Institute chair Howard Stringer; and CEO of global drama at Fremantle,...
- 5/31/2024
- ScreenDaily
Nach zahlreichen Protesten hat das in Marlow im Südosten Englands geplante Studioprojekt, das u.a. von James Cameron Unterstützung erhalten hatte, keine Baugenehmigung bekommen.
Einer der prominenten Unterstützer der Marlow Film Studios: James Cameron (Credit: Imago / Newscom / Gda)
Die Verwaltung der Grafschaft Buckinghamshire hat dem Bau eines Filmstudios in der südost-englischen Stadt Marlow die Baugenehmigung verweigert.
Einem Bericht der Lokalzeitung „Bucks Free Press“ zufolge hatten Bürgerinitiativen argumentiert, die Pläne für das Studio im Steinbruchareal von Marlow seien unangemessen. Infolge des kontrovers diskutierten Studioprojekts hätten der Stadtratsvorsitzende von Marlow und seine Kollegen wegen ihrer angeblichen Unterstützung des Projekts „verleumderische Beleidigungen“ erhalten, heißt es in dem Bericht weiter, weshalb man beschlossen habe, sich rechtlichen Rat einzuholen.
„Wir sind enttäuscht, dass der Ausschuss diesen außergewöhnlichen Vorschlag nicht unterstützen konnte. Es handelt sich um eine der bedeutendsten Investitionsmöglichkeiten in die Zukunft von Buckinghamshire und seinen Bewohnern“, erklärte der Geschäftsführer der Marlow Film Studios, Robert Laycock,...
Einer der prominenten Unterstützer der Marlow Film Studios: James Cameron (Credit: Imago / Newscom / Gda)
Die Verwaltung der Grafschaft Buckinghamshire hat dem Bau eines Filmstudios in der südost-englischen Stadt Marlow die Baugenehmigung verweigert.
Einem Bericht der Lokalzeitung „Bucks Free Press“ zufolge hatten Bürgerinitiativen argumentiert, die Pläne für das Studio im Steinbruchareal von Marlow seien unangemessen. Infolge des kontrovers diskutierten Studioprojekts hätten der Stadtratsvorsitzende von Marlow und seine Kollegen wegen ihrer angeblichen Unterstützung des Projekts „verleumderische Beleidigungen“ erhalten, heißt es in dem Bericht weiter, weshalb man beschlossen habe, sich rechtlichen Rat einzuholen.
„Wir sind enttäuscht, dass der Ausschuss diesen außergewöhnlichen Vorschlag nicht unterstützen konnte. Es handelt sich um eine der bedeutendsten Investitionsmöglichkeiten in die Zukunft von Buckinghamshire und seinen Bewohnern“, erklärte der Geschäftsführer der Marlow Film Studios, Robert Laycock,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Batman has seen various incarnations over the years, whether it be live-action or animation. The character remains one of the most beloved among the pantheon of DC heroes, and multiple stories surrounding the character continue to be adapted. One of the unique iterations of the character was 2018’s Batman Ninja, putting a Japanese spin to the character.
A still from Batman Ninja | Warner Bros Pictures
The animated film received mixed reviews from fans and did not garner much hype and excitement from general audiences. Now, a sequel has been announced titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League. But most fans are either uninterested or pissed at the creators for not attempting other comic arcs that are more memorable and beloved by the community.
Fans Are Not Happy With the Sequel Announcement to Batman Ninja Batman Ninja was not loved by most Batman fans | Warner Bros Pictures
2018’s Batman Ninja transported Batman...
A still from Batman Ninja | Warner Bros Pictures
The animated film received mixed reviews from fans and did not garner much hype and excitement from general audiences. Now, a sequel has been announced titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League. But most fans are either uninterested or pissed at the creators for not attempting other comic arcs that are more memorable and beloved by the community.
Fans Are Not Happy With the Sequel Announcement to Batman Ninja Batman Ninja was not loved by most Batman fans | Warner Bros Pictures
2018’s Batman Ninja transported Batman...
- 5/31/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover Movie Eyes Chris Hemsworth to Star - Main Image
Chris Hemsworth is in talks to star in the highly-anticipated Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie.
For the past few years, there have been plans for a crossover project between the two popular Hasbro properties as fans want to see the characters from both franchises come together for an action-packed adventure.
The final scene of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts teased that the crossover will finally happen and now we have our first major news on its casting.
Also Read: Masters of the Universe Live-Action Movie Casts Nicholas Galitzine to Play He-Man
Chris Hemsworth in Talks to Star in Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover Movie
Reports have confirmed that Hemsworth is being eyed to star in Paramount Pictures' Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover movie.
The details regarding the role that the MCU star will potentially play in...
Chris Hemsworth is in talks to star in the highly-anticipated Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie.
For the past few years, there have been plans for a crossover project between the two popular Hasbro properties as fans want to see the characters from both franchises come together for an action-packed adventure.
The final scene of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts teased that the crossover will finally happen and now we have our first major news on its casting.
Also Read: Masters of the Universe Live-Action Movie Casts Nicholas Galitzine to Play He-Man
Chris Hemsworth in Talks to Star in Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover Movie
Reports have confirmed that Hemsworth is being eyed to star in Paramount Pictures' Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover movie.
The details regarding the role that the MCU star will potentially play in...
- 5/31/2024
- EpicStream
The £750M ($950M) UK film studio backed by James Cameron and other big names has been denied planning permission.
Buckinghamshire Council backed a recommendation from its planning officers that Marlow Film Studios’ plans be refused.
Campaign groups had previously argued that the plans for the Marlow quarry area were inappropriate and the development has proved controversial in the area for months. According to local newspaper the Bucks Free Press, the leader of Marlow Town Council had previously said he and fellow members were “taking legal advice” after receiving “libellous abuse” for their perceived support of the project.
Robert Laycock, chief executive of Marlow Film Studios, told the BBC he is considering next steps.
“We are disappointed the committee was not able to support this extraordinary proposal,” he said. “It is one of the most significant investment opportunities in the future of Buckinghamshire and its residents.”
The studio, one of a...
Buckinghamshire Council backed a recommendation from its planning officers that Marlow Film Studios’ plans be refused.
Campaign groups had previously argued that the plans for the Marlow quarry area were inappropriate and the development has proved controversial in the area for months. According to local newspaper the Bucks Free Press, the leader of Marlow Town Council had previously said he and fellow members were “taking legal advice” after receiving “libellous abuse” for their perceived support of the project.
Robert Laycock, chief executive of Marlow Film Studios, told the BBC he is considering next steps.
“We are disappointed the committee was not able to support this extraordinary proposal,” he said. “It is one of the most significant investment opportunities in the future of Buckinghamshire and its residents.”
The studio, one of a...
- 5/31/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Not that long ago, we confirmed that Peter Jackson was indeed coming back to The Lord of the Rings franchise, but as a producer, and that a new movie had been confirmed for a 2026 release. The movie was soon revealed to be The Hunt for Gollum, and we also received confirmation that Andy Serkis would be coming back to the role that made him famous, but that he would also be directing the movie as well. This is all part of a larger plan to revitalize The Lord of the Rings cinematic franchise and expand upon the original movies directed by Jackson.
So, a return to Middle-earth is imminent and we cannot wait for the movie to come out, but since we still have a long way to go, we don’t have too much information at this point. But, while nothing has been confirmed, one actor from Jackson’s...
So, a return to Middle-earth is imminent and we cannot wait for the movie to come out, but since we still have a long way to go, we don’t have too much information at this point. But, while nothing has been confirmed, one actor from Jackson’s...
- 5/30/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The story of The Lord of the Rings is not over yet. Warner Bros. will be coming out with a new bunch of live-action films centered on Gollum. The working title of the first film is The Hunt for Gollum and it will see Andy Serkis returning to reprise his role as the titular character. As updates keep coming for the film, Viggo Mortensen revealed that he would consider returning to his character on a few conditions.
Gollum in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | New Line Cinema
Viggo Mortensen played the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was one of the fan-favorite characters in both the books and films. Fans fell in love with his portrayal of Aragorn for a number of reasons and would love to see him return to the role. As for Viggo Mortensen,...
Gollum in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | New Line Cinema
Viggo Mortensen played the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was one of the fan-favorite characters in both the books and films. Fans fell in love with his portrayal of Aragorn for a number of reasons and would love to see him return to the role. As for Viggo Mortensen,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Masters of the Universe Live-Action Movie Casts Nicholas Galitzine to Play He-Man - Main Image
The live-action Masters of the Universe movie has finally cast the actor who will play He-Man in the long-gestated project.
For the past several years, there have been attempts from various producers, filmmakers, and studios to produce a Masters of the Universe reboot film, but none of them came to fruition as they remained stuck in development.
Fortunately, the project finally got traction as Amazon MGM Studios acquired the film and set a 2026 theatrical release date. Travis Knight has also signed on to direct.
Also Read: New Lord of the Rings Movie In the Works with Andy Serkis Set to Direct
Nicholas Galitzine to Play He-Man in Masters of the Universe Movie
Reports have confirmed that The Idea of You star Nicholas Galitzine is set to play He-Man in Amazon MGM's Masters of the Universe.
The live-action Masters of the Universe movie has finally cast the actor who will play He-Man in the long-gestated project.
For the past several years, there have been attempts from various producers, filmmakers, and studios to produce a Masters of the Universe reboot film, but none of them came to fruition as they remained stuck in development.
Fortunately, the project finally got traction as Amazon MGM Studios acquired the film and set a 2026 theatrical release date. Travis Knight has also signed on to direct.
Also Read: New Lord of the Rings Movie In the Works with Andy Serkis Set to Direct
Nicholas Galitzine to Play He-Man in Masters of the Universe Movie
Reports have confirmed that The Idea of You star Nicholas Galitzine is set to play He-Man in Amazon MGM's Masters of the Universe.
- 5/30/2024
- EpicStream
We know that Aragorn does not fear death, but does Viggo Mortensen fear returning to the role? Not one bit. With the announcement that another Lord of the Rings movie – in the form of The Hunt for Gollum – will be making that long trek to theaters, it’s hard not to wonder which of the original cast (other than Andy Serkis) will be returning for the film. With so little truly known about the film, there’s no reason not to imagine which of our fan favorite characters could have a spot. And if Viggo Mortensen has a say, he and Aragorn will wield Andúril yet again.
Speaking with British GQ, Viggo Mortensen admitted that he doesn’t know what’s planned for The Hunt for Gollum but is willing to return as Aragorn if it serves a purpose. “I don’t know exactly what the story is, I haven’t heard.
Speaking with British GQ, Viggo Mortensen admitted that he doesn’t know what’s planned for The Hunt for Gollum but is willing to return as Aragorn if it serves a purpose. “I don’t know exactly what the story is, I haven’t heard.
- 5/30/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Viggo Mortensen revealed in an interview with GQ UK magazine that he used Aragorn’s iconic sword Andúril from “Lord of the Rings” in his latest movie, “The Dead Don’t Hurt.” Mortensen wrote and directed the 19th century Western, in which he stars as a Danish immigrant separated from his love (Vicky Krieps) during the Civil War.
For one fantasy sequence in the film, Mortensen asked his “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson if he had his permission to use Aragorn’s sword again on screen. Mortensen played the character in Jackson’s original “Rings” trilogy and kept the sword after production wrapped.
“We had everything for this sequence with a knight. We had found this great, spirited horse, the right kind of saddle, and we made a medieval kind of blanket, and we had the costume for the knight,” Mortensen explained. “Everything was right, and then I said,...
For one fantasy sequence in the film, Mortensen asked his “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson if he had his permission to use Aragorn’s sword again on screen. Mortensen played the character in Jackson’s original “Rings” trilogy and kept the sword after production wrapped.
“We had everything for this sequence with a knight. We had found this great, spirited horse, the right kind of saddle, and we made a medieval kind of blanket, and we had the costume for the knight,” Mortensen explained. “Everything was right, and then I said,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Peter Jackson’s King Kong was the ninth entry in the King Kong franchise. The film remains Jackson’s only monster movie and he didn’t return to direct a sequel film. But he was interested to see a sequel of the film from one director who has a lifelong fascination with monsters. Jackson thought it would be great if Guillermo del Toro helmed the sequel, after hearing rumors of it at San Diego Comic-Con in 2014.
A still from Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005) | Legendary Pictures
However, the sequel eventually went nowhere and WB rebooted the franchise with Kong: Skull Island in 2017. Del Toro’s work includes films like Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Pacific Rim. He had worked with Peter Jackson to write the screenplay of The Hobbit trilogy.
Peter Jackson Wanted Guillermo del Toro to Helm The King Kong Sequel
Guillermo del Toro (credits: GuillemMedina | Wikimedia Commons)
At the...
A still from Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005) | Legendary Pictures
However, the sequel eventually went nowhere and WB rebooted the franchise with Kong: Skull Island in 2017. Del Toro’s work includes films like Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Pacific Rim. He had worked with Peter Jackson to write the screenplay of The Hobbit trilogy.
Peter Jackson Wanted Guillermo del Toro to Helm The King Kong Sequel
Guillermo del Toro (credits: GuillemMedina | Wikimedia Commons)
At the...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Viggo Mortensen Addresses Potential Return in New Lord of the Rings Movie - Main Image
Viggo Mortensen opened up about his potential return as Aragorn in the new Lord of the Rings movie.
It was recently announced that Warner Bros. is working on a new Lord of the Rings movie titled The Hunt for Gollum with Andy Serkis set to direct and reprise his iconic role and Peter Jackson involved as one of the producers.
Since then, fans have been wondering whether the other actors from the original trilogy will also return in the new film and now one of the stars has weighed in.
Also Read: Meet the Hunters: 5 Characters Who Might Embark on the Hunt for Gollum
Viggo Mortensen on Potential Return in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Mortensen was asked whether he is interested to reprise the role of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum...
Viggo Mortensen opened up about his potential return as Aragorn in the new Lord of the Rings movie.
It was recently announced that Warner Bros. is working on a new Lord of the Rings movie titled The Hunt for Gollum with Andy Serkis set to direct and reprise his iconic role and Peter Jackson involved as one of the producers.
Since then, fans have been wondering whether the other actors from the original trilogy will also return in the new film and now one of the stars has weighed in.
Also Read: Meet the Hunters: 5 Characters Who Might Embark on the Hunt for Gollum
Viggo Mortensen on Potential Return in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Mortensen was asked whether he is interested to reprise the role of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum...
- 5/29/2024
- EpicStream
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movie series is expanding with another installment after the grand success of the third movie Spider-Man: No Way Home, it was the ultimate treat for Marvel fans. Now, the upcoming Spider-Man movie, as speculation dictates, is going to be more grounded with a bit of multiversal touch.
Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures’ Spider-man: No Way Home.
If not multiversal, Spider-Man might go to its classic root, to its classic villains— Norman and Harry Osborn. New speculation recently suggested that fans could see Dune star Timothée Chalamet making his Spider-Man debut playing a villainous Harry Osborn and in this case, Kevin Feige might hire one MCU star again, this time for the role of Norman Osborn.
Potential Cast For Spider-Man 4
Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part One. Credit: Marvel Studios
While there has not been much official information regarding...
Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures’ Spider-man: No Way Home.
If not multiversal, Spider-Man might go to its classic root, to its classic villains— Norman and Harry Osborn. New speculation recently suggested that fans could see Dune star Timothée Chalamet making his Spider-Man debut playing a villainous Harry Osborn and in this case, Kevin Feige might hire one MCU star again, this time for the role of Norman Osborn.
Potential Cast For Spider-Man 4
Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part One. Credit: Marvel Studios
While there has not been much official information regarding...
- 5/29/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Meet the Hunters: 5 Characters Who Might Embark on the Hunt for Gollum - Main Image
Over two decades after The Lord of the Rings trilogy ended, Gollum will return to the Middle-earth in a new Gollum-centric movie, The Hunt for Gollum. The film will take fans back to the past and explore the life of Sméagol before the events of the main movie series.
The original trilogy’s director, Peter Jackson, will return as a producer for The Hunt for Gollum. At the same time, Andy Serkis will reprise his iconic role as Gollum and direct the film.
With the exciting return of Gollum, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that some beloved characters from the original movies may also make a comeback, sparking a sense of nostalgia and connection among the audience.
So, who will join the hunt for Gollum? Here are the five characters who might...
Over two decades after The Lord of the Rings trilogy ended, Gollum will return to the Middle-earth in a new Gollum-centric movie, The Hunt for Gollum. The film will take fans back to the past and explore the life of Sméagol before the events of the main movie series.
The original trilogy’s director, Peter Jackson, will return as a producer for The Hunt for Gollum. At the same time, Andy Serkis will reprise his iconic role as Gollum and direct the film.
With the exciting return of Gollum, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that some beloved characters from the original movies may also make a comeback, sparking a sense of nostalgia and connection among the audience.
So, who will join the hunt for Gollum? Here are the five characters who might...
- 5/28/2024
- EpicStream
"Star Wars" trilogies are a flat circle, and George Lucas was right when he said "it's like poetry, it rhymes." Much like the prequel trilogy, the sequel trilogy created incredible excitement and anticipation, with "The Force Awakens" trailer breaking viewership records and fans everywhere obsessing over every detail, every character, every quote. And much like the prequel trilogy, things went downhill quick, with the movies disappointing a lot of people, and fandom going nuts and bullying the cast and crew incessantly until they drove some of them off public appearances and the internet, and until they all but swear off the franchise they were once huge fans of.
Still, for a little while, the excitement was palpable and infectious, not just among fans but even press. For example: people only asked Andy Serkis, who played the "Star Wars" villain Snoke, about "The Force Awakens" when all he wanted was to talk about apes.
Still, for a little while, the excitement was palpable and infectious, not just among fans but even press. For example: people only asked Andy Serkis, who played the "Star Wars" villain Snoke, about "The Force Awakens" when all he wanted was to talk about apes.
- 5/27/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Lord of the Rings IP owner Embracer Group has seen net sales at its Entertainment & Services division fall by 15%, but is betting big on Middle-earth in coming years.
Entertainment sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 (covering January to March 2024) were SEK1.26B ($118M), down from SEK1.49B the previous year. Embracer noted the Middle-earth Enterprises unit that houses Lord of the Rings was likely to make a “somewhat lower expected contribution” year-on-year than expected.
Overall, Embracer’s net sales fell 5% to SEK8.88B, with the PC/Games and Tabletop Games units providing the lions’ share of revenue, and while there was a SEK20.38M Ebit loss, down from SEK95M a year ago. Adjusted Ebit was SEK1.3B, up 56%.
At the same time as unveiling the results, Embracer announced CFO and Deputy CEO Johan Ekström had decided to step down, with Phil Rogers, who is leading the new newly formed...
Entertainment sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 (covering January to March 2024) were SEK1.26B ($118M), down from SEK1.49B the previous year. Embracer noted the Middle-earth Enterprises unit that houses Lord of the Rings was likely to make a “somewhat lower expected contribution” year-on-year than expected.
Overall, Embracer’s net sales fell 5% to SEK8.88B, with the PC/Games and Tabletop Games units providing the lions’ share of revenue, and while there was a SEK20.38M Ebit loss, down from SEK95M a year ago. Adjusted Ebit was SEK1.3B, up 56%.
At the same time as unveiling the results, Embracer announced CFO and Deputy CEO Johan Ekström had decided to step down, with Phil Rogers, who is leading the new newly formed...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
With the release of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” on May 10, this year’s Best Visual Effects Oscar race just got a lot more interesting. That’s because we’re almost guaranteed to get three, possibly even four, movies in the race that are follow-ups to previous Visual Effects nominees. “Apes” is likely to be the fourth movie in its franchise nominated for the innovative performance capture used to help create the film’s photo-realistic apes. Three previous films, starring Andy Serkis, were nominated for Oscars in the category in 2011, 2014, and 2017, but none of them won.
The work done by director Wes Ball and his team has made “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” a serious contender in multiple below-the-line categories, not just visual effects. Its production design and sound are equally impressive. But the academy branch that’s most likely to be impressed will be the...
The work done by director Wes Ball and his team has made “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” a serious contender in multiple below-the-line categories, not just visual effects. Its production design and sound are equally impressive. But the academy branch that’s most likely to be impressed will be the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
As Planet of the Apes soars into its latest chapter, the franchise continues to push the boundaries of cinema. The enduring saga that began with Charlton Heston’s 1968 classic has evolved remarkably over six decades. Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a fresh take on this beloved series. The franchise that keeps evolving Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is 20th Century Studios’ attempt to continue the Apes franchise. Does it work? The film picks up several generations after Caesar’s reign, a pivotal figure portrayed by Andy Serkis in previous installments. This new
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- 5/20/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
My Precious: 5 Iconic Gollum Moments in Middle-earth Movies - Main Image
With a new Gollum spinoff movie confirmed in the works, let’s look at some of his most unforgettable appearances in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies.
The rise of Gollum: His first kill
On the birthday of hobbit Sméagol, he and his cousin Déagol went fishing when the latter found the One Ring underwater. Each wanting the gold for themselves, the hobbits fight until Sméagol chokes Déagol to death, claiming the Ring as “my precious.”
Here, we saw how the Ring, having a will of its own, seemingly calls Sméagol and immediately corrupts him, trapping him as Gollum in a deformed body and mind.
Related: The Lord of the Rings: What Does the Ring Do?
Riddles in the dark
In The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, when Bilbo Baggins gets lost deep in the Misty Mountains,...
With a new Gollum spinoff movie confirmed in the works, let’s look at some of his most unforgettable appearances in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies.
The rise of Gollum: His first kill
On the birthday of hobbit Sméagol, he and his cousin Déagol went fishing when the latter found the One Ring underwater. Each wanting the gold for themselves, the hobbits fight until Sméagol chokes Déagol to death, claiming the Ring as “my precious.”
Here, we saw how the Ring, having a will of its own, seemingly calls Sméagol and immediately corrupts him, trapping him as Gollum in a deformed body and mind.
Related: The Lord of the Rings: What Does the Ring Do?
Riddles in the dark
In The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, when Bilbo Baggins gets lost deep in the Misty Mountains,...
- 5/20/2024
- EpicStream
Planet Of The Apes Reboot Franchise Ranked As Per Budget(Photo Credit –IMDb)
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been released in theatres and is doing well. The film is being praised for its spectacular visuals, and it involves many actors using motion captures to play the Apes on screen like in the previous films. It is no surprise that it takes quite a few million to create such a cinematic experience on screen. Today, we have brought you a budget comparison of the Planet of the Apes reboot movies. Keep scrolling for more.
The original movie, Planet of the Apes, was released in 1968 which was followed by the sequels Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). In addition to the movies, there were TV series as well.
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been released in theatres and is doing well. The film is being praised for its spectacular visuals, and it involves many actors using motion captures to play the Apes on screen like in the previous films. It is no surprise that it takes quite a few million to create such a cinematic experience on screen. Today, we have brought you a budget comparison of the Planet of the Apes reboot movies. Keep scrolling for more.
The original movie, Planet of the Apes, was released in 1968 which was followed by the sequels Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). In addition to the movies, there were TV series as well.
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directed by Wes Ball, was released earlier this month and is having a splendid time at the box office as well as among critics. The Planet of the Apes franchise has moved forward in time with some new characters. But at the same time, it has managed to keep the nostalgia of the spirit from its previous iterations.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
Starring Owen Teague in the lead role, alongside Freya Allan, and Kevin Durand, among others, the movie is making a lot of buzz. Franchise alums like Matt Reeves and Andy Serkis also gave it their stamp of approval with overwhelmingly positive reviews. And talks of a sequel to this new storyline are already making the rounds.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on Its Way to Make a New Record
Freya Allan in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
Starring Owen Teague in the lead role, alongside Freya Allan, and Kevin Durand, among others, the movie is making a lot of buzz. Franchise alums like Matt Reeves and Andy Serkis also gave it their stamp of approval with overwhelmingly positive reviews. And talks of a sequel to this new storyline are already making the rounds.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on Its Way to Make a New Record
Freya Allan in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
- 5/19/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have announced the return of The Lord of the Rings franchise, with a new film titled The Hunt for Gollum, slated for release in 2026. This marks an exciting moment as Peter Jackson, the acclaimed director of the original trilogy, is set to produce alongside his longtime collaborators, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Jackson expressed his enthusiasm, stating, It is an honour and a privilege to travel back to Middle-earth with our good friend and collaborator, Andy Serkis, who has unfinished business with that Stinker – Gollum! Intriguing New Alliances The new film
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- 5/19/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Andy Serkis is one of Hollywood’s finest go-to actors for playing motion-capture roles in films. He played Caesar in the Planet of the Apes trilogy, Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit films, and the titular character in 2005’s King Kong. However, many fans wouldn’t be aware of his role as a Performance Capture Consultant in Gareth Edwards’ 2014 kaiju film, Godzilla. Serkis explained that it was not a full-on acting role like his other monster roles.
Andy Serkis doing the motion capture work for Supreme Leader Snoke in Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Beyond acting, Serkis has also tried his hands at filmmaking. He served as the director of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle in which he also did mo-cap for the role of Baloo. He is also the director of Tom Hardy’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage. He will soon helm the Lotr film,...
Andy Serkis doing the motion capture work for Supreme Leader Snoke in Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Beyond acting, Serkis has also tried his hands at filmmaking. He served as the director of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle in which he also did mo-cap for the role of Baloo. He is also the director of Tom Hardy’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage. He will soon helm the Lotr film,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Andy Serkis is no stranger to dual roles. The groundbreaking pioneer in motion-capture work may be most well known among general audiences for his casting in "The Lord of the Rings" as Gollum/Sméagol, everybody's favorite two-faced little gremlin, but that only scratches the surface of his contributions to film over the decades. Serkis has since expanded his talents from acting to directing ("Mowgli: The Legend of the Jungle" and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" were but a warm-up for his recent announcement as director and star of "The Hunt for Gollum"), delivered a genuinely award-worthy performance as the ape Caesar in the previous "The Planet of the Apes" trilogy, and even found time to depict two very different "Star Wars" characters as Supreme Leader Snoke in "The Last Jedi" and hardened prisoner Kino Loy in "Andor."
But how many of us were aware that the multihyphenate talent was also...
But how many of us were aware that the multihyphenate talent was also...
- 5/18/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Out of nowhere, a new Lord of the Rings movie was recently announced — and with the most surprising premise, too! The upcoming movie will focus on the person we know as Gollum — but more specifically, on the person he used to be before turning into that nauseating creature. Gollum was once called Smeagol, and it’s his story the movie seeks to finally explore after so many years.
What Will the Gollum Movie Be All About?
Recently, Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis, and Philippa Boyens sat down with Deadline to discuss the unexpected Lord of the Rings prequel. The original trilogy’s team is eager to get back in action, and they gladly revealed what few details have been set in stone so far. The most obvious question is, why make a Gollum movie at all?
“We really want to explore [Gollum’s] backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
What Will the Gollum Movie Be All About?
Recently, Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis, and Philippa Boyens sat down with Deadline to discuss the unexpected Lord of the Rings prequel. The original trilogy’s team is eager to get back in action, and they gladly revealed what few details have been set in stone so far. The most obvious question is, why make a Gollum movie at all?
“We really want to explore [Gollum’s] backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
- 5/17/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
The Lord of the Rings universe is expanding once again, and fans have a lot to look forward to. While Peter Jackson has been a pivotal figure in bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s world to life, this time it’s another familiar face steering the ship. Andy Serkis, who famously portrayed Gollum in both the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, will not only return to star but also direct the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. This news was confirmed during Warner Bros. Discovery’s recent earnings call on May 9 by CEO David Zaslav, highlighting a new direction for the
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- 5/17/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
British director Paul Andrew Williams’ next film is psychological thriller The Nest, starring Vanessa Redgrave and Andrea Riseborough.
Paul Andrew Williams is synonymous with gritty, low budget British filmmaking. Bursting onto the scene in 2006 with London to Brighton, he quickly built up an impressive filmography including showcasing the glorious double act of Andy Serkis and Reece Shearsmith in horror comedy The Cottage, home invasion horror Cherry Tree Lane and a change of direction with sweet musical comedy Song For Marion, which starred Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave. He returned to his roots in 2021 with dark thriller Bull, a revenge story featuring a powerhouse performance by Neil Maskell. It’s a tough watch but a terrific film, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Williams will with Redgrave for his next film The Nest, the synopsis reads as follows:
The Nest will chart the story of two neighbours who strike up an unlikely friendship,...
Paul Andrew Williams is synonymous with gritty, low budget British filmmaking. Bursting onto the scene in 2006 with London to Brighton, he quickly built up an impressive filmography including showcasing the glorious double act of Andy Serkis and Reece Shearsmith in horror comedy The Cottage, home invasion horror Cherry Tree Lane and a change of direction with sweet musical comedy Song For Marion, which starred Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave. He returned to his roots in 2021 with dark thriller Bull, a revenge story featuring a powerhouse performance by Neil Maskell. It’s a tough watch but a terrific film, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Williams will with Redgrave for his next film The Nest, the synopsis reads as follows:
The Nest will chart the story of two neighbours who strike up an unlikely friendship,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Even after Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 arrives, there will be more of Middle Earth to explore, particularly through the lens of Gollum’s perspective. Deadline unpacked where the franchise is heading with longtime collaborators Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to make more films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy work and the world founded on Peter Jackson’s original New Line trilogy of films, with one corresponding to each books.
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic,” Jackson told Deadline. “I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us. We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic,” Jackson told Deadline. “I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us. We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
- 5/17/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week, Warner Bros. announced plans for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, a new movie set near the beginning of the original trilogy starring and directed by Andy Serkis.
Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, who wrote the previous movies, are set to pen the screenplay, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou (The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim). Filmmaker Peter Jackson, meanwhile, is producing the project.
In a lengthy interview with Deadline, the latter elaborated on why Gollum's origin story was the right focus for the first of what's expected to be a whole slate of spin-offs.
"The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic," Jackson said. "I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us.
Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, who wrote the previous movies, are set to pen the screenplay, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou (The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim). Filmmaker Peter Jackson, meanwhile, is producing the project.
In a lengthy interview with Deadline, the latter elaborated on why Gollum's origin story was the right focus for the first of what's expected to be a whole slate of spin-offs.
"The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic," Jackson said. "I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us.
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
'The Hunt For Gollum' will "delve into" parts of the character's journey fans haven't seen on screen before.Filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to serve as executive producer on the new 'Lord of the Rings' spin-off movie, which will see Andy Serkis reprise his role as well as directing the project, and Jackson insisted it made sense to explore Gollum/Sméagol more than the likes of Aragorn (Viggo Mortenson) and Legolas (Orlando Bloom).He told Deadline: "The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic."I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there's a little bit of both of them in all of us."We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we didn't have time to cover in the earlier films."While Jackson...
- 5/16/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
As the Lord of the Rings franchise has pulled in nearly $6 billion over the course of six movies, it was only natural that Warner Bros. would return to the well. That’s why it didn’t come as a big surprise when it was announced that more Lord of the Rings movies are in development, the first of which will be Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
In addition to reprising his role as Gollum, Andy Serkis is set to direct The Hunt for Gollum, which will be written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens and produced by Peter Jackson. As for why the Og Lord of the Rings team has decided to return to Middle-earth, Jackson told Deadline that although we saw some of Gollum’s backstory in the previous six movies, there’s still a lot of story to be told.
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has...
In addition to reprising his role as Gollum, Andy Serkis is set to direct The Hunt for Gollum, which will be written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens and produced by Peter Jackson. As for why the Og Lord of the Rings team has decided to return to Middle-earth, Jackson told Deadline that although we saw some of Gollum’s backstory in the previous six movies, there’s still a lot of story to be told.
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has...
- 5/15/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Heading into theatres, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes had huge shoes to fill, as the modern trilogy, which concluded seven years back, set the bar pretty high. Although this entry in the IP doesn’t continue the trend of stepping up with each new release, which is reasonable considering how great the last one was, it’s still a worthy continuation of the franchise.
While not physically present in the film, Wes Ball did an impeccable job of capturing Caesar’s spirit and his influence, and the director didn’t drop the ball with the franchise’s new protagonist, Noa. Although the director confirmed that both Noa and Caesar are connected, it’s not the way that many would’ve assumed.
Noa’s Connection to Caesar in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Is Spiritual
A still from Disney’s Star Wars | Walt Disney Pictures
Instead of...
While not physically present in the film, Wes Ball did an impeccable job of capturing Caesar’s spirit and his influence, and the director didn’t drop the ball with the franchise’s new protagonist, Noa. Although the director confirmed that both Noa and Caesar are connected, it’s not the way that many would’ve assumed.
Noa’s Connection to Caesar in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Is Spiritual
A still from Disney’s Star Wars | Walt Disney Pictures
Instead of...
- 5/15/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
It’s been 23 years since Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring hit the theatres. There has been no turning back for the franchise ever since. Based on Jrr Tolkien’s books of the same name, the Og trilogy won fans over with not only the representation of Middle Earth, but also the characters with whom the people could resonate. Over two decades after the release of the first film, Jackson returns, taking fans back to the Middle Earth to explore the character arc of Gollum.
Peter Jackson returns with Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Peter Jackson is all set to produce Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Fans are all set to be taken on a journey to Middle Earth all over again, with the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Peter Jackson...
Peter Jackson returns with Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Peter Jackson is all set to produce Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Fans are all set to be taken on a journey to Middle Earth all over again, with the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Peter Jackson...
- 5/15/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
How do you craft an entirely new story about a character that we've seen depicted throughout one of the most famous movie trilogies of all time -- especially when one of those movies already laid out his origin story in its opening 10 minutes? Since I'm not a studio executive desperate to keep one of their biggest cash cows going with the recently-announced "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" film, I'm in the fortunate position of not having to be the one to provide answers to such burning questions. But for those with much more personal stakes involved in this unexpected new journey, namely producer Peter Jackson and returning star-turned-director Andy Serkis, this conundrum only made them all the more excited to sink their teeth into the IP's biggest live-action project since "The Hobbit" trilogy.
Only days after the news first broke and incited all sorts of breathless speculation among fans,...
Only days after the news first broke and incited all sorts of breathless speculation among fans,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Severin Films Goes Goth On June 4th With Danza MacAbra Volume 3: The Spanish Gothic Collection: "Coming June 4th! Danza MacAbra Volume 3: The Spanish Gothic Collection is the latest in our acclaimed series of Gothic Horror Blu-ray box sets and the first to focus on Spain’s tradition of Gothic Horror, which – particularly during the Franco dictatorship – was characterized by daring concepts, lush visuals, extreme sexuality, and a startling aestheic all its own. These four classic shockers from the 1970s represent the genre at its most audacious: In Necrophagous, the debut feature by writer/director Miguel Madrid, a fractured family in a crumbling castle conceals a grisly graveyard secret. The anthology film Cake Of Blood – never previously available outside of Spain – presents a quartet of supernatural tales by four young filmmakers. Hammer Films director John Gilling brings his inimitable style to the occult thriller in Cross Of The Devil.
- 5/15/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Since Warner Bros acquired rights to make more Middle-earth films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s works and the canon established by New Line’s original trilogy, Peter Jackson and his Lord of the Rings cohorts Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens hovered over the proceedings for a long time, as they mulled how to return, and much to involve themselves into another deep dive into Tolkien mythology.
As a business proposition, the allure is easy to understand: the two trilogies – the six Lotr and The Hobbit films — generated nearly $6 billion in worldwide grosses and enough Oscar gold to fill the lair of the dragon Smaug from 2012’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Go back 23 years, and the road was far more perilous when New Line founder Bob Shaye greenlit three Lotr movies that Jackson shot one after the other in New Zealand. One of the biggest gambles in film history,...
As a business proposition, the allure is easy to understand: the two trilogies – the six Lotr and The Hobbit films — generated nearly $6 billion in worldwide grosses and enough Oscar gold to fill the lair of the dragon Smaug from 2012’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Go back 23 years, and the road was far more perilous when New Line founder Bob Shaye greenlit three Lotr movies that Jackson shot one after the other in New Zealand. One of the biggest gambles in film history,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
How Many Lines of Dialogue Did Tom Hardy Have in Mad Max: Fury Road? - Main Image
How many lines of dialogue did Tom Hardy have in Mad Max: Fury Road? This is one of the questions that some fans might be wondering about the lead actor's performance in the acclaimed 2015 film.
With Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga heading to theaters soon, fans are revisiting Mad Max: Fury Road again since the upcoming film will serve as the prequel and the trailers made it clear that rewatching it will come into handy for those who will watch the new Mad Max installment.
Let's explore Hardy's number of lines of dialogue in Mad Max: Fury Road below.
Also Read: Rings of Power Season 2 Cast: Who is Joining the Lord of the Rings Series?
Tom Hardy's Lines of Dialogue in Mad Max: Fury Road
According to a fan who analyzed the...
How many lines of dialogue did Tom Hardy have in Mad Max: Fury Road? This is one of the questions that some fans might be wondering about the lead actor's performance in the acclaimed 2015 film.
With Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga heading to theaters soon, fans are revisiting Mad Max: Fury Road again since the upcoming film will serve as the prequel and the trailers made it clear that rewatching it will come into handy for those who will watch the new Mad Max installment.
Let's explore Hardy's number of lines of dialogue in Mad Max: Fury Road below.
Also Read: Rings of Power Season 2 Cast: Who is Joining the Lord of the Rings Series?
Tom Hardy's Lines of Dialogue in Mad Max: Fury Road
According to a fan who analyzed the...
- 5/15/2024
- EpicStream
Sean Brosnan, son of Pierce Brosnan and the late Cassandra Harris, didn’t cast his father in his 2016 feature directorial debut My Father Die (although Pierce was a producer on that film), but he did just cast the former James Bond in a prominent role in his second feature, the werewolf thriller Wolfland. Thanks to Sean, it sounds like we’re going to get see Pierce Brosnan battle a werewolf!
Scripted by Sean Brosnan and Matt D’Elia, Wolfland is described as being an “epic odyssey.” When a young teenager’s sister is viciously attacked and shows signs of a transformation, he leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend”, Devlin, slumped against a bar and in no mood for ghost stories, Devlin takes the kid’s money and agrees to hunt down this phantom monster, only...
Scripted by Sean Brosnan and Matt D’Elia, Wolfland is described as being an “epic odyssey.” When a young teenager’s sister is viciously attacked and shows signs of a transformation, he leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend”, Devlin, slumped against a bar and in no mood for ghost stories, Devlin takes the kid’s money and agrees to hunt down this phantom monster, only...
- 5/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Described as an “epic odyssey,” the upcoming werewolf thriller Wolfland is being directed by Sean Brosnan, and Sean’s movie star dad Pierce Brosnan has signed on to star this week.
Variety reports that Wolfland will feature “creature and design effects” from Imaginarium Studios, the company founded by Andy Serkis.
The film “follows a young teenager who, when his sister is viciously attacked and showing signs of a transformation, leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend,” Devlin, slumped against a bar and in no mood for ghost stories, Delvin takes the kid’s money and agrees to hunt down this phantom monster, only to find themselves in a deadly whirlwind of carnage.”
Sean Brosnan (My Father Die) co-wrote the screenplay with Matt D’Elia.
“I’m excited to be working with Pierce on a film that...
Variety reports that Wolfland will feature “creature and design effects” from Imaginarium Studios, the company founded by Andy Serkis.
The film “follows a young teenager who, when his sister is viciously attacked and showing signs of a transformation, leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend,” Devlin, slumped against a bar and in no mood for ghost stories, Delvin takes the kid’s money and agrees to hunt down this phantom monster, only to find themselves in a deadly whirlwind of carnage.”
Sean Brosnan (My Father Die) co-wrote the screenplay with Matt D’Elia.
“I’m excited to be working with Pierce on a film that...
- 5/15/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
When 20th Century Fox began production on the first "Planet of the Apes" film, they enlisted special effects makeup artist John Chambers to help transform actors like Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, and James Whitmore into anthropomorphic apes. Chambers was already famous for having perfected Spock's Vulcan ears on "Star Trek," but a society of intelligent apes who were capable of communicating was like something straight out of "The Twilight Zone." Rather than create ape masks, Chambers instead crafted individual prosthetic pieces to be applied in sections, allowing the actors to emote with their own facial muscles -- a technique that revolutionized the art of special effects makeup.
Now, over 50 years later, the intelligent apes have traded practical makeup prosthetics in favor of breathtaking and realistic digital artistry. When it comes to 2011's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," /Film's Larry Fried declared, "There is simply no...
Now, over 50 years later, the intelligent apes have traded practical makeup prosthetics in favor of breathtaking and realistic digital artistry. When it comes to 2011's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," /Film's Larry Fried declared, "There is simply no...
- 5/15/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Bond legend Pierce Brosnan has lined up a new project, and this time it’s being directed by his own son.
Thriller “Wolfland” marks the second feature from actor-turned-filmmaker Sean Brosnan (“My Father Die”), working from a script he co-wrote with Matt D’Elia.
The film is being produced by Marcus Warren for Light Sound Frequency and Christian Moore for The Consortium, with Imaginarium Studios, founded by Andy Serkis, providing creature design and effects. The Exchange is executive producing and handling worldwide sales at the Marché du Film in Cannes, with the shoot expected to start later this year in the U.K.
Described as an “epic odyssey,” “Wolfland” follows a young teenager who, when his sister is viciously attacked and showing signs of a transformation, leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend,” Devlin, slumped against...
Thriller “Wolfland” marks the second feature from actor-turned-filmmaker Sean Brosnan (“My Father Die”), working from a script he co-wrote with Matt D’Elia.
The film is being produced by Marcus Warren for Light Sound Frequency and Christian Moore for The Consortium, with Imaginarium Studios, founded by Andy Serkis, providing creature design and effects. The Exchange is executive producing and handling worldwide sales at the Marché du Film in Cannes, with the shoot expected to start later this year in the U.K.
Described as an “epic odyssey,” “Wolfland” follows a young teenager who, when his sister is viciously attacked and showing signs of a transformation, leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend,” Devlin, slumped against...
- 5/15/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Luther: The Fallen Sun was one of the most highly anticipated crime thrillers of 2023, and fans of the original British television series eagerly awaited its release.
Directed by Jamie Payne and written by Neil Cross, the film serves as the final installment of the Luther story, delivering an action-packed and emotionally charged conclusion to the beloved series.
Cast and Characters Navigation What Is Luther: The Fallen Sun About? 1. Idris Elba (John Luther) – 6ft 2 ½ (189.2 cm) 2. Cynthia Erivo (Odette Raine) – 5ft 0 (152.4 cm) 3. Andy Serkis (David Robey) – 5ft 7 ¼ (170.8 cm) 4. Lauryn Ajufo (Anya Raine) – 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) 5. Dermot Crowley (Dsu Martin Schenk) – 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) The Supporting Cast of Luther: The Fallen Sun
Idris Elba leads the talented ensemble of actors in the 2023 crime thriller film Luther: The Fallen Sun (Credit: Netflix)
One reason the Luther franchise has been so successful is its talented cast, led by the incomparable Idris Elba in the title role.
Directed by Jamie Payne and written by Neil Cross, the film serves as the final installment of the Luther story, delivering an action-packed and emotionally charged conclusion to the beloved series.
Cast and Characters Navigation What Is Luther: The Fallen Sun About? 1. Idris Elba (John Luther) – 6ft 2 ½ (189.2 cm) 2. Cynthia Erivo (Odette Raine) – 5ft 0 (152.4 cm) 3. Andy Serkis (David Robey) – 5ft 7 ¼ (170.8 cm) 4. Lauryn Ajufo (Anya Raine) – 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) 5. Dermot Crowley (Dsu Martin Schenk) – 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) The Supporting Cast of Luther: The Fallen Sun
Idris Elba leads the talented ensemble of actors in the 2023 crime thriller film Luther: The Fallen Sun (Credit: Netflix)
One reason the Luther franchise has been so successful is its talented cast, led by the incomparable Idris Elba in the title role.
- 5/14/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Fresh off the news that Warner Bros is re-teaming with Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis for their Gollum spin-off, comes Prime Video’s announcement of the return of their own ambitious Lord of the Rings series, The Rings of Power. The new trailer teases the return of Charlie Vickers’s Sauron, sporting a new look, with the season making its debut on August 29th.
Despite being the most ambitious series in Prime Video’s history, it’s worth noting that the first season got a rather middling reception from fans. Whether or not the show was seen as a success for Prime ended up being a matter of perspective, with the streamer boasting that it had the streamer’s biggest premiere ever. However, a report in the Hollywood Reporter revealed that the series was only finished by 37% of it’s initial U.S viewers, which is a troubling statistic. Truth be told,...
Despite being the most ambitious series in Prime Video’s history, it’s worth noting that the first season got a rather middling reception from fans. Whether or not the show was seen as a success for Prime ended up being a matter of perspective, with the streamer boasting that it had the streamer’s biggest premiere ever. However, a report in the Hollywood Reporter revealed that the series was only finished by 37% of it’s initial U.S viewers, which is a troubling statistic. Truth be told,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Prime Video have unveiled a first-look at the return to Middle Earth alongside a release date. Check out the The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power trailer below:
Just when you thought it was safe to get back into Mordor, The Rings Of Power is returning to Prime Video with a very posh-looking trailer and a 29th August release date.
Following the magical whupping he received at the hands of Morfydd Clark’s Galadriel in season one, Charlie Vickers’ (spoiler alert) Sauron is rebuilding his strength as he sets out to forge these magical rings everyone keeps going on about. First on the to-do list: get himself some pointy ears.
Check out the The Rings Of Power season 2 trailer below:
The first season of Prime Video’s fantasy epic broke all sorts of records at the time of its release in 2022. For a start, it remains one of...
Just when you thought it was safe to get back into Mordor, The Rings Of Power is returning to Prime Video with a very posh-looking trailer and a 29th August release date.
Following the magical whupping he received at the hands of Morfydd Clark’s Galadriel in season one, Charlie Vickers’ (spoiler alert) Sauron is rebuilding his strength as he sets out to forge these magical rings everyone keeps going on about. First on the to-do list: get himself some pointy ears.
Check out the The Rings Of Power season 2 trailer below:
The first season of Prime Video’s fantasy epic broke all sorts of records at the time of its release in 2022. For a start, it remains one of...
- 5/14/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Ready your elven forge. Because after what seems like a Fifth Age since our last visit to Middle-earth, Prime Video has just dropped the first trailer for The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2. The first batch of episodes ended with chaos reigning. The first rings of power had been forged, the Dark Lord had been revealed and the fate of elves, dwarves and men hung in the balance as Mount Doom erupted for the first time and Mordor began to teem with evil. So things are going just fabulously as we rejoin Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo) and the rest of the show’s sprawling line-up when it returns on 29 August. As you can see from the trailer, Sauron has returned and is now sporting a new, alluring form as he continues to weave his influence among the races of Middle-earth, as well as giving...
- 5/14/2024
- by James Dyer
- Empire - TV
The rings are once more forged in fire for “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2.
The hit Prime Video series, which made history on the streaming platform upon its debut, is welcoming a familiar face back to the Middle-Earth for its second installment. Charlie Vickers is back as the villainous Sauron, but this time, he’s in a new form to deceive those who try to unite the Second Age realm.
After being cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-Earth to his sinister will, the official synopsis teased.
The series is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books,...
The hit Prime Video series, which made history on the streaming platform upon its debut, is welcoming a familiar face back to the Middle-Earth for its second installment. Charlie Vickers is back as the villainous Sauron, but this time, he’s in a new form to deceive those who try to unite the Second Age realm.
After being cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-Earth to his sinister will, the official synopsis teased.
The series is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Sauron is on the rise in the first trailer for Season 2 of the Prime Video series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which premieres on Aug. 29. Amazon unveiled the trailer and the premiere date in New York City on Tuesday as part of its upfront presentation to advertisers.
The action-packed first look focuses on the rise of the fearsome and powerful villain during Middle-earth’s Second Age, as Sauron (Charlie Vickers) disguises himself as an elf to aid Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) in the forging of the titular rings of power. All sorts of menacing creatures — orcs, creeping tree vines, an oozing morass of wormy goo — appear to pollute the land, while many of the characters from Season 1 ready themselves for battle, including Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova) and Isildur (Maxim Baldry).
The preview also includes a brief shot of the character known...
The action-packed first look focuses on the rise of the fearsome and powerful villain during Middle-earth’s Second Age, as Sauron (Charlie Vickers) disguises himself as an elf to aid Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) in the forging of the titular rings of power. All sorts of menacing creatures — orcs, creeping tree vines, an oozing morass of wormy goo — appear to pollute the land, while many of the characters from Season 1 ready themselves for battle, including Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova) and Isildur (Maxim Baldry).
The preview also includes a brief shot of the character known...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valerie Wu and Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is returning later this year with even bigger battles in season 2, but before the new season of the Prime Video series takes us back to Middle-earth, you can head back to the fantasy world yourself, courtesy of Lego.
It's hard to believe that it's been over 20 years since Peter Jackson's unbelievable adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy hit theaters (which you can celebrate with the extended editions of "Lord of the Rings" returning to theaters in 4K this summer), but here we are, and the fantasy film series is still one of the greatest trilogies of all time. To celebrate, Lego is releasing a massive Lego set that will let fans build the imposing dark tower of Sauron, also known as Barad-Dûr.
Lego
Clocking in at a whopping 5,471 pieces, the Lego Icons Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr playset...
It's hard to believe that it's been over 20 years since Peter Jackson's unbelievable adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy hit theaters (which you can celebrate with the extended editions of "Lord of the Rings" returning to theaters in 4K this summer), but here we are, and the fantasy film series is still one of the greatest trilogies of all time. To celebrate, Lego is releasing a massive Lego set that will let fans build the imposing dark tower of Sauron, also known as Barad-Dûr.
Lego
Clocking in at a whopping 5,471 pieces, the Lego Icons Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr playset...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
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