Death Stranding 2 is expected to be released next year on the PlayStation 5, and the gaming community is eager to learn more about the new characters joining Sam Porter Bridges, played by Norman Reedus. The original game was released a few years ago and piqued the interest of the player base as they dived into this new world.
The lore can be somewhat confusing, especially with the involvement of otherworldly elements like BTs and the fall of humanity. Sequels are meant to build upon what was established and are a great opportunity to introduce new characters like Elle Fanning’s Tomorrow.
There Is No Telling What Tomorrow Can Bring In Death Stranding 2 The gaming community would love to learn more about Elle Fanning’s Tomorrow. Image Credit: Kojima Productions
In typical Kojima fashion, the auteur of video games planned an epic reveal during the Tokyo Game Show and was ecstatic to...
The lore can be somewhat confusing, especially with the involvement of otherworldly elements like BTs and the fall of humanity. Sequels are meant to build upon what was established and are a great opportunity to introduce new characters like Elle Fanning’s Tomorrow.
There Is No Telling What Tomorrow Can Bring In Death Stranding 2 The gaming community would love to learn more about Elle Fanning’s Tomorrow. Image Credit: Kojima Productions
In typical Kojima fashion, the auteur of video games planned an epic reveal during the Tokyo Game Show and was ecstatic to...
- 10/30/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Lauded journalist, host, and moderator Josh Horowitz is a staple among the Hollywood circuit in part thanks to his popular podcast “Happy Sad Confused.” Horowitz, who began his career as a producer and talent booker, parlayed his expertise and ease with filmmakers into his own standalone podcast back in 2014. Its format pivoted during the pandemic to include a video component on YouTube (where he has amassed more than 111K subscribers), and once again took another shape as Horowitz began hosting live podcast recordings with a partnership at the 92nd St Y in New York City.
Horowitz has interviewed notoriously private, or rather, anti-podcast stars such as Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, and Vin Diesel, with Christian Bale, Cillian Murphy, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, and Henry Cavill appearing on multiple episodes. Some of Horowitz’s personal heroes like George Miller, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Soderbergh, Denis Villeneuve, and...
Horowitz has interviewed notoriously private, or rather, anti-podcast stars such as Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, and Vin Diesel, with Christian Bale, Cillian Murphy, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, and Henry Cavill appearing on multiple episodes. Some of Horowitz’s personal heroes like George Miller, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Soderbergh, Denis Villeneuve, and...
- 10/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Tom Hardy was last seen in the recently released Venom: The Last Dance, which seems to be struggling at the box office. The final film of the Venom trilogy will mostly be Hardy’s last appearance as the loud-mouthed symbiote. While the franchise was not one of the best, Hardy’s performance as Eddie Brock and Venom stole the show.
Hardy is no stranger to blockbuster franchises, with one of his earliest roles being Star Trek: Nemesis. The actor played an evil clone of Patrick Stewart’s Captain Picard in the film. While Hardy may not be a fan of the film, the perfect comeback for him would be in Quentin Tarantino’s canceled R-rated Star Trek film.
Should Tom Hardy Revive Quentin Tarantino’s R-Rated Star Trek Film? Tom Hardy in Venom | Credits: Sony Pictures
Tom Hardy’s Venom: The Last Dance was released recently to mixed reviews and...
Hardy is no stranger to blockbuster franchises, with one of his earliest roles being Star Trek: Nemesis. The actor played an evil clone of Patrick Stewart’s Captain Picard in the film. While Hardy may not be a fan of the film, the perfect comeback for him would be in Quentin Tarantino’s canceled R-rated Star Trek film.
Should Tom Hardy Revive Quentin Tarantino’s R-Rated Star Trek Film? Tom Hardy in Venom | Credits: Sony Pictures
Tom Hardy’s Venom: The Last Dance was released recently to mixed reviews and...
- 10/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
What to Watch This Weekend: October 25th to 27th – Your Ultimate Guide to Theatres and Ott Releases!
What to Watch This Weekend: October 25th to 27th (Photo Credit – Instagram)
This weekend, we’ve chosen just two movies hitting the big screen, but don’t worry—there are plenty of options to stream at home! Over on Prime Video, you can catch a crime investigation about a serial killer, a spy thriller, and a touching story about life’s ups and downs. Netflix is bringing you five new picks, starting with a horror flick, a murder mystery, a soap opera, a film focused on some real talk, and an Australian series about a family power struggle. Plus, there are additional titles on Jio Cinema, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, and Apple TV. So, scroll down for all the titles, watch the trailers, and check out the overviews. It’ll make things much easier for you.
On The Big Screen
Venom: The Last Dance (English)
Written and directed by Kelly Marcel,...
This weekend, we’ve chosen just two movies hitting the big screen, but don’t worry—there are plenty of options to stream at home! Over on Prime Video, you can catch a crime investigation about a serial killer, a spy thriller, and a touching story about life’s ups and downs. Netflix is bringing you five new picks, starting with a horror flick, a murder mystery, a soap opera, a film focused on some real talk, and an Australian series about a family power struggle. Plus, there are additional titles on Jio Cinema, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, and Apple TV. So, scroll down for all the titles, watch the trailers, and check out the overviews. It’ll make things much easier for you.
On The Big Screen
Venom: The Last Dance (English)
Written and directed by Kelly Marcel,...
- 10/24/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Kelly Marcel and Tom Hardy are fitting dance partners for Eddie Brock and Venom’s final go-round in Venom: The Last Dance. The longtime screenwriter turned director has been friends with Hardy since the early 2000s, as they both worked across the street from one another in Southwest London. Marcel was employed at a video rental store, and after hitting it off one day, she soon started writing scenes for Hardy’s theater company that was run out of the first floor of Battersea’s The Latchmere pub. Eventually, Hardy brought Marcel in to do uncredited rewrites on Nicolas Winding Refn’s Bronson (2008), something she’d again do years later on George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).
In the intervening years, she launched her career by selling Terra Nova to Amblin and Fox. It would go on to become TV’s most expensive series at the time, and despite creating the concept,...
In the intervening years, she launched her career by selling Terra Nova to Amblin and Fox. It would go on to become TV’s most expensive series at the time, and despite creating the concept,...
- 10/23/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It looks like Disney has found its “Prince Charming.”
Chris Hemsworth is in talks for the new live-action film from “Wonka” and “Paddington” filmmaker Paul King. The project, ostensibly about the prince from “Cinderella” who goes on a quest to find her after she leaves a single glass slipper behind, is based on a script that King wrote with Jon Croker and frequent collaborator Simon Farnaby.
Disney had no comment.
Hemsworth is obviously a part of the larger Disney family, having essayed the role of Thor in many Marvel Studios movies beginning with 2011’s “Thor” and, most recently, in Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” in 2022. Earlier this year, Hemsworth played wasteland maniac Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa” and took on the role of Optimus Prime in Josh Cooley’s “Transformers One.”
Disney has already adapted “Cinderella” for live-action with the 2015 Kenneth Branagh-directed film that starred Lily James...
Chris Hemsworth is in talks for the new live-action film from “Wonka” and “Paddington” filmmaker Paul King. The project, ostensibly about the prince from “Cinderella” who goes on a quest to find her after she leaves a single glass slipper behind, is based on a script that King wrote with Jon Croker and frequent collaborator Simon Farnaby.
Disney had no comment.
Hemsworth is obviously a part of the larger Disney family, having essayed the role of Thor in many Marvel Studios movies beginning with 2011’s “Thor” and, most recently, in Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” in 2022. Earlier this year, Hemsworth played wasteland maniac Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa” and took on the role of Optimus Prime in Josh Cooley’s “Transformers One.”
Disney has already adapted “Cinderella” for live-action with the 2015 Kenneth Branagh-directed film that starred Lily James...
- 10/23/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Chris Hemsworth is headed to the steps of the palace.
The “Thor” actor is in talks to play the iconic fairy tale love interest in Disney’s upcoming “Prince Charming” film. Plot details for the picture are under wraps, and it’s not clear yet if the film will be live-action or animated. “Wonka” filmmaker Paul King will direct. King, Simon Farnaby and Jon Croker are co-writing the screenplay.
Aussie actor Hemsworth most recently voiced Optimus Prime in the animated sci-fi film “Transformers One” and earlier this year appeared as deranged warlord Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” opposite Anya Taylor-Joy.
He’s next set to star in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming thriller “Crime 101,” also featuring Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan” and his “Avengers” pal Mark Ruffalo. The film is based on a short story by Don Winslow, with Bart Layton directing. Winslow’s original story...
The “Thor” actor is in talks to play the iconic fairy tale love interest in Disney’s upcoming “Prince Charming” film. Plot details for the picture are under wraps, and it’s not clear yet if the film will be live-action or animated. “Wonka” filmmaker Paul King will direct. King, Simon Farnaby and Jon Croker are co-writing the screenplay.
Aussie actor Hemsworth most recently voiced Optimus Prime in the animated sci-fi film “Transformers One” and earlier this year appeared as deranged warlord Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” opposite Anya Taylor-Joy.
He’s next set to star in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming thriller “Crime 101,” also featuring Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan” and his “Avengers” pal Mark Ruffalo. The film is based on a short story by Don Winslow, with Bart Layton directing. Winslow’s original story...
- 10/23/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
The last five years have been transformative for cinema, between the impact of Covid, the streaming revolution, and the rise of AI technology. Which is exactly why Empire decided to poll an array of top filmmakers in Hollywood – and beyond – on what exactly is going on in the industry, and what it all means for the movies. The result is a major new article – available to read in full in our Mickey 17 issue (order here).
One of the hottest topics is the encroachment of AI, with the industry still figuring out how it could, should – or should not – be used in moviemaking. “It is not creative,” says Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of The Woman King. “It just takes from others’ creativity.” Sofia Coppola – director of Priscilla and Lost In Translation – questions its capabilities beyond creating mere imagery: “It can be helpful, but I think you need a heart and soul to make art.
One of the hottest topics is the encroachment of AI, with the industry still figuring out how it could, should – or should not – be used in moviemaking. “It is not creative,” says Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of The Woman King. “It just takes from others’ creativity.” Sofia Coppola – director of Priscilla and Lost In Translation – questions its capabilities beyond creating mere imagery: “It can be helpful, but I think you need a heart and soul to make art.
- 10/21/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
With its body horror “The Substance” performing well at the box office, a rerelease of Tarsem Singh’s “The Fall” currently underway, and a successful streaming channel offering artful cinema from around the world, you’d think the fine folks at Mubi might slow down and smell the roses, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Returning for its seventh season, Mubi is announcing a new installment of its award-winning audio-documentary series, “Mubi Podcast.” This new batch of episodes is inspired by film critic Tim Robey’s soon-to-be-published book, “Box Office Poison: Hollywood’s Story in a Century of Flops.”
Highlighting films such as “Sylvia Scarlett” (1935), “Sorcerer” (1977), and “Speed Racer” (2008), Robey’s book uncovers the history behind some of the entertainment industry’s biggest flops, contrasting their initial failure with the eventual acclaim they’d garner over time. Over six episodes, “Mubi Podcast” host Rico Gagliano will use this material as a guide,...
Highlighting films such as “Sylvia Scarlett” (1935), “Sorcerer” (1977), and “Speed Racer” (2008), Robey’s book uncovers the history behind some of the entertainment industry’s biggest flops, contrasting their initial failure with the eventual acclaim they’d garner over time. Over six episodes, “Mubi Podcast” host Rico Gagliano will use this material as a guide,...
- 10/21/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Is there room at the best picture table for more than one “part two?”
This year, several installments in established franchises are banging on the Academy’s door, hoping for a coveted slot in the category. With no clear frontrunner, this could be the season that more than one sequel secures a place in the race. That has happened only once, in 2022 (“Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Top Gun: Maverick”).
The Oscars have long hesitated to embrace anything with a Roman numeral affixed to it. Historically, only nine sequels have been nominated for best picture: “The Bells of St. Mary’s” (1945), “The Godfather Part II” (1974), “The Godfather Part III” (1990), “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002), “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003), “Toy Story 3” (2010), “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022) and “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022). Just two — “Godfather 2” and “Return of the King” — won.
This year, several installments in established franchises are banging on the Academy’s door, hoping for a coveted slot in the category. With no clear frontrunner, this could be the season that more than one sequel secures a place in the race. That has happened only once, in 2022 (“Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Top Gun: Maverick”).
The Oscars have long hesitated to embrace anything with a Roman numeral affixed to it. Historically, only nine sequels have been nominated for best picture: “The Bells of St. Mary’s” (1945), “The Godfather Part II” (1974), “The Godfather Part III” (1990), “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002), “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003), “Toy Story 3” (2010), “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022) and “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022). Just two — “Godfather 2” and “Return of the King” — won.
- 10/17/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
2024 has been a remarkable year for blockbuster films, with studios pouring significant resources into bringing ambitious projects to the big screen. Here are the 10 most expensive movies of 2024, ranked by their production budgets. These films not only boast massive financial investments but also delivered some of the year’s most impressive box office numbers.
From animated adventures like Inside Out 2 to superhero team-ups like Deadpool & Wolverine, studios have spared no expense to bring these stories to life. While not all high-budget films have matched their investments, the top contenders have certainly made their mark on the box office. The rankings below are based on statistics from The Numbers.
1. Inside Out 2 – $200 million A still from Inside Out 2 | Walt Disney Pictures
Inside Out 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit film. The movie dives deeper into Riley’s mind, introducing new emotions and expanding on the emotional...
From animated adventures like Inside Out 2 to superhero team-ups like Deadpool & Wolverine, studios have spared no expense to bring these stories to life. While not all high-budget films have matched their investments, the top contenders have certainly made their mark on the box office. The rankings below are based on statistics from The Numbers.
1. Inside Out 2 – $200 million A still from Inside Out 2 | Walt Disney Pictures
Inside Out 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit film. The movie dives deeper into Riley’s mind, introducing new emotions and expanding on the emotional...
- 10/16/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Now we all know about the infamous feud of Charlie Theron and Tom Hardy on the sets of Mad Max: Fury Road. An incredible film by George Miller, with an incredible casting, and the final result turned out quite well. But behind the scenes, the two lead stars of the movie often clashed.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
While much has been written about the two Hollywood stars’ behind-the-scenes squabble, many failed to acknowledge the impeccable chemistry both had on screen. Such was their chemistry and charm, that on the first day of table read they caused a real-life car crash.
When Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy Caused a Car Crash Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy are both brilliant actors, who couldn’t have been better cast in George Miller‘s Mad Max: Fury Road.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
While much has been written about the two Hollywood stars’ behind-the-scenes squabble, many failed to acknowledge the impeccable chemistry both had on screen. Such was their chemistry and charm, that on the first day of table read they caused a real-life car crash.
When Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy Caused a Car Crash Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy are both brilliant actors, who couldn’t have been better cast in George Miller‘s Mad Max: Fury Road.
- 10/11/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
One of the most celebrated actresses in Hollywood, Charlize Theron often finds herself at the center of relationship rumors. While the actress is reportedly dating Alex Dimitrijevic, there were once whispers of a past connection with Marvel star Jeremy Renner.
Charlize Theron | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
The two were reportedly spotted together on several occasions leading up to the 2010 Oscars Vanity Fair party, sparking speculation about a secret affair, with sources commending their undeniable chemistry.
Charlize Theron and Jeremy Renner Sparked Secret Romance Rumors
At the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010 Jeremy Renner won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in The Hurt Locker. The film, which earned nine nominations at the ceremony, won six Oscars, including for Best Picture and Best Director.
The Hurt Locker | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, ahead of the awards ceremony, the actor made headlines for his rumored romance with Charlize Theron. As per Daily Mail,...
Charlize Theron | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
The two were reportedly spotted together on several occasions leading up to the 2010 Oscars Vanity Fair party, sparking speculation about a secret affair, with sources commending their undeniable chemistry.
Charlize Theron and Jeremy Renner Sparked Secret Romance Rumors
At the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010 Jeremy Renner won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in The Hurt Locker. The film, which earned nine nominations at the ceremony, won six Oscars, including for Best Picture and Best Director.
The Hurt Locker | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, ahead of the awards ceremony, the actor made headlines for his rumored romance with Charlize Theron. As per Daily Mail,...
- 10/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Fans almost had Adam Brody in a DC movie earlier before his stint in Shazam! and he would have played The Flash in a George Miller film. This may come as a shock to many fans, but the Justice League franchise almost made it to the big screen during the same time as Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy.
Credits: Adam Brody in The O.C. / Fox
Evidently, the planned project would have featured a different cast, and even though the movie never got off the ground, something good came out of it. Two of the main stars ended up having a fling.
Adam Brody and Teresa Palmer Found Brief Romance Amid Cancelation of Justice League: Mortal
George Miller was set to helm Justice League: Mortal and it would have seen the biggest superhero crossover years before Marvel Studios’ The Avengers. The production was reportedly delayed due to the 2007 to 2008 WGA strike,...
Credits: Adam Brody in The O.C. / Fox
Evidently, the planned project would have featured a different cast, and even though the movie never got off the ground, something good came out of it. Two of the main stars ended up having a fling.
Adam Brody and Teresa Palmer Found Brief Romance Amid Cancelation of Justice League: Mortal
George Miller was set to helm Justice League: Mortal and it would have seen the biggest superhero crossover years before Marvel Studios’ The Avengers. The production was reportedly delayed due to the 2007 to 2008 WGA strike,...
- 10/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
You don’t realize you’re at the end of an era when you’re living in the moment. It is only when some water goes under the bridge and you get the opportunity to reflect on everything that has gone down that you realize what has transpired. But we all realize that we are standing on the cusp of one, as fears around Elton John’s health flare up.
With the Rocketman singer’s health hiccups increasing, the future remains highly uncertain. Having gone under the knife many times over the past few years, he’s not the same he used to be. And he knows it better than anyone else.
Elton John reveals the shocking truth behind what surgeries have done to him Elton John reveals that he isn’t the same anymore || Image by Library of Congress Life, via Wikimedia Commons
Elton John: Never Too Late was just released last month,...
With the Rocketman singer’s health hiccups increasing, the future remains highly uncertain. Having gone under the knife many times over the past few years, he’s not the same he used to be. And he knows it better than anyone else.
Elton John reveals the shocking truth behind what surgeries have done to him Elton John reveals that he isn’t the same anymore || Image by Library of Congress Life, via Wikimedia Commons
Elton John: Never Too Late was just released last month,...
- 10/7/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
When you think of a critically acclaimed box office hit by George Miller, what's the first thing that comes to mind? The answer we're looking for here is of course Happy Feet, which won an Oscar and made a ton of money. But not for Fat Joe. The rapper, who...
- 10/4/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Kojima and company made an appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2024, bringing new info and footage for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, including a new Photo Shoot Event, character names and, by performing certain actions in the game, an in-game performance by Daichi Miura.
For starters, Kojima revealed some of the new characters for the sequel to the 2019 hit, with George Miller providing his likeness for Tarman (voiced by Mitsuru Miyamoto in Japanese), Dollman being portrayed by Fatih Akin (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita in Japanese), Elle Fanning‘s Tomorrow (voiced by Shion Wakayama in Japanese), and Rainy (portrayed and voiced by Shioli Kutsuna).
Not to be confused with a Photo Mode (which will be added to Death Stranding 2), the “Photo Shoot Event” allows the player to photograph the characters with an instant camera. Kojima suggested that while this may seem like a fun extra, it does have some influence on the story.
For starters, Kojima revealed some of the new characters for the sequel to the 2019 hit, with George Miller providing his likeness for Tarman (voiced by Mitsuru Miyamoto in Japanese), Dollman being portrayed by Fatih Akin (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita in Japanese), Elle Fanning‘s Tomorrow (voiced by Shion Wakayama in Japanese), and Rainy (portrayed and voiced by Shioli Kutsuna).
Not to be confused with a Photo Mode (which will be added to Death Stranding 2), the “Photo Shoot Event” allows the player to photograph the characters with an instant camera. Kojima suggested that while this may seem like a fun extra, it does have some influence on the story.
- 10/1/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will officially be released sometime around next year exclusively for the PlayStation 5, and the gaming community has high expectations from a Hideo Kojima video game. The first game was released on the PlayStation 4 and pushed the limits of the hardware thanks to the advanced properties of the Decima engine that was graciously gifted by Guerrilla Games and the engine has evolved immensely since then.
The gaming community is eager to deliver more parcels in the Death Stranding sequel. Image Credit: Kojima Productions
Some players often use graphics and visuals as a metric to determine if a game is worthy of being called a next-gen title. Fortunately, Hideo Kojima is arguably one of the best game directors working today and is an expert in storytelling and great visuals. There is no telling how far the sequel will push the limits of the PlayStation 5, especially amidst...
The gaming community is eager to deliver more parcels in the Death Stranding sequel. Image Credit: Kojima Productions
Some players often use graphics and visuals as a metric to determine if a game is worthy of being called a next-gen title. Fortunately, Hideo Kojima is arguably one of the best game directors working today and is an expert in storytelling and great visuals. There is no telling how far the sequel will push the limits of the PlayStation 5, especially amidst...
- 9/30/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Eminem has been an iconic rapper who created some iconic songs like Without Me, Mockingbird, and, Rap God. The rapper has had an unlikely friendship with British singer and songwriter Elton John for the past two decades!
Eminem in the music video Rap God | Credits: Eminem via YouTube
The duo have been great friends ever since they collaborated for the 2001 Grammy Awards. However, Eminem revealed that he didn’t know about Elton John’s sexuality before they became great friends.
Eminem Had Heard About Elton John
With notable songs like Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, I’m Still Standing, and, Rocket Man, Elton John is a veteran singer-songwriter with millions of fans to his name. Much like Eminem, John too has seen the ins and outs of the music industry.
Colin Firth and Elton John in a still from Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Credits: Tsg Entertainment
Thus, a friendship...
Eminem in the music video Rap God | Credits: Eminem via YouTube
The duo have been great friends ever since they collaborated for the 2001 Grammy Awards. However, Eminem revealed that he didn’t know about Elton John’s sexuality before they became great friends.
Eminem Had Heard About Elton John
With notable songs like Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, I’m Still Standing, and, Rocket Man, Elton John is a veteran singer-songwriter with millions of fans to his name. Much like Eminem, John too has seen the ins and outs of the music industry.
Colin Firth and Elton John in a still from Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Credits: Tsg Entertainment
Thus, a friendship...
- 9/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Before returning to the Wasteland with Fury Road after three decades, George Miller embarked into the realm of animation to kickstart another IP, mainly geared towards children. Interestingly, Happy Feet became the first entry in his filmography to make Miller a recipient of an Oscar, and the director has been vocal about his adoration for the franchise.
Happy Feet | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, it has been just crickets since Happy Feet Two‘s release, which was seen as a step down from the original release, and as for the franchise’s future, it doesn’t seem Miller is going to revisit the IP anytime soon.
George Miller Had No Direction for the IP After Happy Feet 2 Australian filmmaker George Miller | Credit: George Biard/Cc-by-sa-3.0/Wikimedia Commons
While on paper, Happy Feet and the Mad Max franchise couldn’t be more different, as the former is more kid-friendly with its presentation,...
Happy Feet | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, it has been just crickets since Happy Feet Two‘s release, which was seen as a step down from the original release, and as for the franchise’s future, it doesn’t seem Miller is going to revisit the IP anytime soon.
George Miller Had No Direction for the IP After Happy Feet 2 Australian filmmaker George Miller | Credit: George Biard/Cc-by-sa-3.0/Wikimedia Commons
While on paper, Happy Feet and the Mad Max franchise couldn’t be more different, as the former is more kid-friendly with its presentation,...
- 9/16/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
When it was first announced that Anya Taylor-Joy had a cameo in "Dune: Part Two," no further information was provided. Fans remained none the wiser about who the "Queen's Gambit" star was playing or how big her role would be. Then, the movie arrived and what this strange "Dune: Part Two" cameo actually meant remained somewhat of a mystery for those not following too closely or who hadn't read Frank Herbert's "Dune" novels.
During her uncredited cameo, which lasts less than a minute in a film that runs for a full 167 of them, Taylor-Joy is seen traversing the desert in one of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet)'s visions. She then turns towards camera as her voice is heard saying, "You are not prepared for what is to come. You'll now learn the truth about our family, and it will hurt you to the core. Paul, don't worry, I'm with you.
During her uncredited cameo, which lasts less than a minute in a film that runs for a full 167 of them, Taylor-Joy is seen traversing the desert in one of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet)'s visions. She then turns towards camera as her voice is heard saying, "You are not prepared for what is to come. You'll now learn the truth about our family, and it will hurt you to the core. Paul, don't worry, I'm with you.
- 9/15/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Imagine this: you’ve crafted a jaw-dropping finale, the kind that leaves viewers clutching their seats, only to find out that your masterpiece might be undone. That’s the wild rollercoaster the writers of The Americans were on. As they teetered on the edge of a gut-wrenching conclusion, they weren’t entirely sure if the impact would stick or if they’d need to pull a last-minute rescue mission.
A still from The Americans | FX Productions
Despite the high stakes and the nail-biting tension, the ending was a gamble—one that left fans on the edge of their seats and the writers wondering if their bold move would fly or flop. Buckle up as we dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of a finale that almost didn’t stick the landing!
The Americans Uncertain Ending That Delivered an Emotional Punch A still from The Americans | FX Productions
“We… didn’t know...
A still from The Americans | FX Productions
Despite the high stakes and the nail-biting tension, the ending was a gamble—one that left fans on the edge of their seats and the writers wondering if their bold move would fly or flop. Buckle up as we dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of a finale that almost didn’t stick the landing!
The Americans Uncertain Ending That Delivered an Emotional Punch A still from The Americans | FX Productions
“We… didn’t know...
- 9/14/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the highly anticipated sequel to Hideo Kojima’s mind-bending 2019 hit, has been the talk of the gaming world since its unveiling at The Game Awards 2022, and more recently, the official announcement trailer from PlayStation’s State of Play 2023.
With a star-studded cast, including the return of Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges and Troy Baker as Higgs Monaghan, fans are eagerly awaiting any news about the game’s release date and what to expect from this next installment in Kojima’s unique vision.
Higgs appears to have undergone a transformation since we last saw him. | Image Credit: PlayStation
As of writing, details about Death Stranding 2 are still relatively scarce, but we’ve managed to piece together some key information to give you a better idea of what’s in store for this (initially) PlayStation 5 exclusive.
Release Date and Platforms An official date is yet to be announced.
With a star-studded cast, including the return of Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges and Troy Baker as Higgs Monaghan, fans are eagerly awaiting any news about the game’s release date and what to expect from this next installment in Kojima’s unique vision.
Higgs appears to have undergone a transformation since we last saw him. | Image Credit: PlayStation
As of writing, details about Death Stranding 2 are still relatively scarce, but we’ve managed to piece together some key information to give you a better idea of what’s in store for this (initially) PlayStation 5 exclusive.
Release Date and Platforms An official date is yet to be announced.
- 9/12/2024
- by Soumyajit Mukherjee
- FandomWire
A decade ago, Mackenzie Davis’ breakout role as Cameron Howe on AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire had just finished airing as part of the series’ well received but criminally underseen first season. Fortunately for Halt, the network’s flagship shows, Mad Men and Breaking Bad, had mostly concluded their decorated runs at that point, and AMC, in the interest of creating new critical darlings, decided to invest further in Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers’ under-viewed drama series, something that’s a rarity in this day and age of increasingly impatient networks, studios and streamers.
Davis played a gifted young computer programmer who was at the forefront of the personal computing and internet revolutions in the ’80s and ’90s, and throughout the rest of the series, she had an off-and-on romantic relationship with Lee Pace’s visionary entrepreneur, Joe MacMillan. Alongside their initially married friends and intermittent business partners,...
Davis played a gifted young computer programmer who was at the forefront of the personal computing and internet revolutions in the ’80s and ’90s, and throughout the rest of the series, she had an off-and-on romantic relationship with Lee Pace’s visionary entrepreneur, Joe MacMillan. Alongside their initially married friends and intermittent business partners,...
- 9/11/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Summer movie season 2024 has come to an end – and here’s a look at where the blockbuster world has ended up.
The big kick off for summer movie blockbuster season 2024 was, not too long ago now, The Fall Guy. Remember that? Because in the aftermath of its release, you could have been forgiven for thinking the movies were doomed.
Headlined by two huge movie stars in the shape of Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling, it was full of wit, strong stunts, and the feeling throughout that people had put in a massive shift to make the film work. The details fitted, there were sly things threaded in for movie nerds to enjoy – crucially, being the gravy over the meal, rather than the meal itself – and I found it a hugely entertaining two hours. Things were off to a good start I though, as I filed a positive review.
And yet...
The big kick off for summer movie blockbuster season 2024 was, not too long ago now, The Fall Guy. Remember that? Because in the aftermath of its release, you could have been forgiven for thinking the movies were doomed.
Headlined by two huge movie stars in the shape of Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling, it was full of wit, strong stunts, and the feeling throughout that people had put in a massive shift to make the film work. The details fitted, there were sly things threaded in for movie nerds to enjoy – crucially, being the gravy over the meal, rather than the meal itself – and I found it a hugely entertaining two hours. Things were off to a good start I though, as I filed a positive review.
And yet...
- 9/9/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Once upon a time, in the magical land of Hollywood, a movie about the globally popular video game "Minecraft" was being made. Inspired perhaps by the success of "The Lego Movie," which took the rather simple block toys of childhood and created a cinematic miracle that made more than $468 million at the worldwide box office, Mojang Studios started looking at turning its own popular building-block game into a blockbuster movie. But who to helm it? "The Lego Movie" had Chris Miller and Phil Lord of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and "21 Jump Street" fame, and "Minecraft" needed someone with similar comedy chops.
Enter "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" series creator and star Rob McElhenney, who stepped in after "Night at the Museum" director Shawn Levy joined and left the project in a very short time. McElhenney seemed like a pretty strange fit for a family film based on...
Enter "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" series creator and star Rob McElhenney, who stepped in after "Night at the Museum" director Shawn Levy joined and left the project in a very short time. McElhenney seemed like a pretty strange fit for a family film based on...
- 9/5/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Every single year, there are box office success stories that take us by surprise. 2024 alone has seen several unpredictable hits unfold, from the breakout monster that was "Inside Out 2" to the wildly unlikely $100 million indie horror success "Longlegs." It's not something that happens every day, but when it does, it raises an eyebrow and forces one to look at the movie business just a little bit differently. It's impossible to predict, yet always results in others trying to emulate that same success. As many studios have learned, lightning in a bottle is difficult to capture.
But what are some of the biggest surprises in cinema history? What are the box office hits that truly nobody saw coming? We're not talking about movies that overperformed against expectations. No, we're talking about the movies that truly took the world by storm and, in some cases, changed the course of cinema history in the process.
But what are some of the biggest surprises in cinema history? What are the box office hits that truly nobody saw coming? We're not talking about movies that overperformed against expectations. No, we're talking about the movies that truly took the world by storm and, in some cases, changed the course of cinema history in the process.
- 9/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Yesterday, we posted a poll asking readers what they thought was the best summer 2024 movie. By a landslide, the winner was Deadpool & Wolverine, but the runner-up was George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which was an infamously giant flop earlier this summer. In this case, the box office result didn’t do justice to the quality of the film itself – at least according to us here at JoBlo. But Furiosa wasn’t the only good movie that came out this summer that get enough love.
Here are five underrated summer 2024 movies:
Horizon: Chapter 1:
Kevin Costner’s ambitious, multi-part western saga landed with a bit of a thud when it opened earlier this summer, with the grosses so feeble that the planned August release of Horizon: Chapter 2 was scrapped. No one knows when the already-shot sequel will come out, but Costner will try and relaunch the series...
Here are five underrated summer 2024 movies:
Horizon: Chapter 1:
Kevin Costner’s ambitious, multi-part western saga landed with a bit of a thud when it opened earlier this summer, with the grosses so feeble that the planned August release of Horizon: Chapter 2 was scrapped. No one knows when the already-shot sequel will come out, but Costner will try and relaunch the series...
- 9/2/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Anya Taylor-Joy has become one of the most renowned names in this generation after flaunting her talent in some praiseworthy projects. Recently, the 28-year-old’s performance in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga earned her widespread praise despite the movie being a box office bomb. She had only 30 dialogues in the film but her approach to playing Furiosa was praised by most fans.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
George Miller established Charlize Theron as a massive star in Hollywood by casting her as Furiosa in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Undoubtedly, Anya Taylor-Joy had big shoes to fill in the latest prequel film. The Queen’s Gambit actress shared that she was largely inspired by Clint Eastwood for her approach to the character.
Anya Taylor-Joy was tasked to bring Clint Eastwood energy into her Furiosa Anya Taylor-Joy in a still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Credits: Warner Bros.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
George Miller established Charlize Theron as a massive star in Hollywood by casting her as Furiosa in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Undoubtedly, Anya Taylor-Joy had big shoes to fill in the latest prequel film. The Queen’s Gambit actress shared that she was largely inspired by Clint Eastwood for her approach to the character.
Anya Taylor-Joy was tasked to bring Clint Eastwood energy into her Furiosa Anya Taylor-Joy in a still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Credits: Warner Bros.
- 9/2/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
When Telluride Film Festival director Julie Huntsinger introduced “Nickel Boys” at its world premiere screening on Friday night, she didn’t hold back any excitement – not that she has at all in the walk-up to the 51st annual event. “It’s such a towering achievement. I couldn’t believe it. My jaw dropped to the floor,” Huntsinger told Indiewire in an interview published Thursday. “You almost can’t speak after because it’s cinematically engaging, arresting. It is emotionally rewarding. It should be one of the most talked about films of the whole year.”
Based on the response to the film on Friday night, Huntsinger’s prediction might come true. “Nickel Boys,” filmmaker RaMell Ross’s adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2019 novel “The Nickel Boys,” had audience members searching for new ways to express their admiration for Ross’s work.
“Thought this was astounding. This is how you...
Based on the response to the film on Friday night, Huntsinger’s prediction might come true. “Nickel Boys,” filmmaker RaMell Ross’s adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2019 novel “The Nickel Boys,” had audience members searching for new ways to express their admiration for Ross’s work.
“Thought this was astounding. This is how you...
- 8/31/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
The process of creating an iconic image is not always a straight line. For many artists, their work is not appreciated immediately and often takes time to gain prominance. However, Simon Whiteley’s contributions to The Matrix immediately took the film world by storm. Twenty-five years later, FandomWire spoke with Simon about his work on the iconic movie. We also discussed his collaborations with Zach Snyder, George Miller, and The Eirys Coeden — a new mimlacode project.
Related“I really don’t know how they got my number”: The Martial Arts Legend Who Worked in The Matrix Later Found Work in the Greatest Quentin Tarantino Franchise Ever Made The Wachowskis wanted more Japanese influence.
We started by discussing The Matrix, especially with its 25th anniversary returning it to the news. As Whiteley notes, he was not initially brought on for the film. “at the beginning, Animal Logic was asked to...
Related“I really don’t know how they got my number”: The Martial Arts Legend Who Worked in The Matrix Later Found Work in the Greatest Quentin Tarantino Franchise Ever Made The Wachowskis wanted more Japanese influence.
We started by discussing The Matrix, especially with its 25th anniversary returning it to the news. As Whiteley notes, he was not initially brought on for the film. “at the beginning, Animal Logic was asked to...
- 8/31/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
Mad Max Director George Miller Open to Helming Thor 5 - Main Image
Although his Justice League movie may not have progressed, director George Miller has moved on to bigger, more well-received projects with films like Happy Feet and his revival of the Mad Max series.
With him getting praise for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Miller was asked whether he would be eager to take on another huge IP in the form of the next Thor film, and it looks like Miller is up for the challenge.
George Miller on Possibly Helming the Next Thor Movie
Talking to ComicBook, Miller was asked whether he would be open to directing Thor 5 for Marvel Studios, to which he replied that he would just be happy to work with Chris Hemsworth again. Miller says:
“I would work with Chris on anything. I really would. He’s a wonderful actor. He’s got the...
Although his Justice League movie may not have progressed, director George Miller has moved on to bigger, more well-received projects with films like Happy Feet and his revival of the Mad Max series.
With him getting praise for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Miller was asked whether he would be eager to take on another huge IP in the form of the next Thor film, and it looks like Miller is up for the challenge.
George Miller on Possibly Helming the Next Thor Movie
Talking to ComicBook, Miller was asked whether he would be open to directing Thor 5 for Marvel Studios, to which he replied that he would just be happy to work with Chris Hemsworth again. Miller says:
“I would work with Chris on anything. I really would. He’s a wonderful actor. He’s got the...
- 8/26/2024
- EpicStream
Nominations voting is from January 8-12, 2025, with official Oscar nominations announced January 17, 2025. Final voting is February 11-18, 2025. And finally, the 97th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 2, and air live on ABC at 7 p.m. Et/ 4 p.m. Pt. We update our picks throughout awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2025 Oscar predictions.
The State of the Race
“Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.) is the early Best Sound favorite among other standouts that include “Civil War” (A24), “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (Warner Bros.), “A Quiet Place: Day One” (Paramount), and “Twisters” (Universal). The festival season will see the premieres of “Blitz” (Apple TV+) and “Joker: Folie à Deux” (Warner Bros.), and fall/holiday contenders include “Gladiator II” (Paramount), “Megalopolis” (Lionsgate), “Nosferatu” (Focus Features), “A Complete Unknown” (Searchlight Pictures), and “Wicked” (Universal).
In “Dune: Part Two,” Oscar-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer Richard King was reunited...
The State of the Race
“Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.) is the early Best Sound favorite among other standouts that include “Civil War” (A24), “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (Warner Bros.), “A Quiet Place: Day One” (Paramount), and “Twisters” (Universal). The festival season will see the premieres of “Blitz” (Apple TV+) and “Joker: Folie à Deux” (Warner Bros.), and fall/holiday contenders include “Gladiator II” (Paramount), “Megalopolis” (Lionsgate), “Nosferatu” (Focus Features), “A Complete Unknown” (Searchlight Pictures), and “Wicked” (Universal).
In “Dune: Part Two,” Oscar-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer Richard King was reunited...
- 8/23/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The Immortan, the man who every War Pup and wretch in the Citadel was raised to worship, is dead. Less a warlord than a god among insects prior to this moment, Hugh Keays-Byrne’s villain ruled the Citadel with an iron fist. Yet when instead of Joe’s hulking figure, it is the silhouettes of Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) and the Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) who emerge from his car, screams of delight rush through the throngs of unwashed masses.
The king is dead. Long live the queen. Maybe. It would seem Furiosa will at least have an opportunity to rule as she and the surviving Wives of the Immortan, plus a handful of the Many Mothers, ascend back up the Citadel. But as Furiosa raises ever higher above the crowd, she notices something: Max is no longer by her side. The laconic drifter has escape, vanishing into the mob.
The king is dead. Long live the queen. Maybe. It would seem Furiosa will at least have an opportunity to rule as she and the surviving Wives of the Immortan, plus a handful of the Many Mothers, ascend back up the Citadel. But as Furiosa raises ever higher above the crowd, she notices something: Max is no longer by her side. The laconic drifter has escape, vanishing into the mob.
- 8/22/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Since her career launched into the stratosphere with Netflix's 2020 chess thriller phenomenon The Queen's Gambit, Anya Taylor-Joy has been consistently booked and busy. In the last year alone, she's fended off Bowser as the voice of Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, popped up as the Lisan al-Gaib's sister Alia Atreides in Dune: Part Two, and gotten her Furiosa on in George Miller's aptly titled action epic Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Now, Taylor-Joy is gearing up for a return to Netflix as murderess Grace Bernard in the streamer's upcoming series adaptation of Bella Mackie's 2021 bestselling serial killer satire How To Kill Your Family.
Extraordinary creator Emma Moran is aboard to write and executive produce the eight-episode series whose plot, in case you've not read or come across the book, very much does exactly what it says on the tin, assuming antiheroine Grace's (Taylor-Joy) Pov...
Extraordinary creator Emma Moran is aboard to write and executive produce the eight-episode series whose plot, in case you've not read or come across the book, very much does exactly what it says on the tin, assuming antiheroine Grace's (Taylor-Joy) Pov...
- 8/21/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
Out of all the comic book movies that have failed to see the light of day over the years, George Miller's Justice League Mortal remains the most talked-about.
The Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa director's take on DC Comics' iconic super-team came very close to shooting after assembling a cast that included D.J. Cotrona as Superman, Armie Hammer as Batman, and Megan Gale as Wonder Woman.
The project was well into pre-production when the plug was pulled due to the writers strike, and we've seen quite a bit of low-quality concept art and behind-the-scenes photos doing the rounds online over the years.
Now, Ryan Unicomb - who was heading-up the now scrapped documentary about Justice League Mortal - has shared what might be our clearest look yet at one of the actors in full costume.
Late Australian actor Hugh Keays-Byrne, who played Immortan Joe in Fury Road, was...
The Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa director's take on DC Comics' iconic super-team came very close to shooting after assembling a cast that included D.J. Cotrona as Superman, Armie Hammer as Batman, and Megan Gale as Wonder Woman.
The project was well into pre-production when the plug was pulled due to the writers strike, and we've seen quite a bit of low-quality concept art and behind-the-scenes photos doing the rounds online over the years.
Now, Ryan Unicomb - who was heading-up the now scrapped documentary about Justice League Mortal - has shared what might be our clearest look yet at one of the actors in full costume.
Late Australian actor Hugh Keays-Byrne, who played Immortan Joe in Fury Road, was...
- 8/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
One of the biggest what-if stories in all of superhero media has just become that much more interesting, with a new, never-before-seen reveal of one of its core cast members. Long before Zack Snyder ever tried to bring the DC pantheon to life on the big screen, director George Miller practically scratched and clawed every step of the way in order to turn the fabled blockbuster "Justice League: Mortal" into a reality. By now, superhero fans have lived for years with hints and rumors of what this team-up film would've looked like. The original pitch would've starred Armie Hammer as Batman, Megan Gale as Wonder Woman, D.J. Cotrona as Superman, Adam Brody as The Flash, Jay Baruchel as Maxwell Lord, and, yes, none other than Common as the Green Lantern.
But the most intriguing addition was always Martian Manhunter, the fan-favorite extraterrestrial who would've made his live-action debut at the...
But the most intriguing addition was always Martian Manhunter, the fan-favorite extraterrestrial who would've made his live-action debut at the...
- 8/21/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
We Finally Know What George Miller’s Martian Manhunter Would’ve Looked Like in Justice League Mortal
Finally, the Martian Manhunter has revealed himself. A founding member of DC‘s Justice League of America, the shape-shifting Martian J’onn J’onzz was slated to appear in one of the most infamous canceled movie projects, the Justice League film almost directed by Mad Max creator George Miller.
Miller’s Justice League: Mortal would have featured the “Big Seven” most associated with the Justice League, including the Martian Manhunter. And to play the Manhunter, Miller turned to one of his favorite collaborators, Hugh Keays-Byrne, who played Toecutter in the first Mad Max film and would later go on to play Immortan Joe in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Thanks to new behind-the-scenes photos posted by prosthetics artist Antony McMullen, we can finally see what the big screen version of Martian Manhunter would have looked like, as envisioned by Miller and his team. And he looks… pretty much like Martian Manhunter.
Miller’s Justice League: Mortal would have featured the “Big Seven” most associated with the Justice League, including the Martian Manhunter. And to play the Manhunter, Miller turned to one of his favorite collaborators, Hugh Keays-Byrne, who played Toecutter in the first Mad Max film and would later go on to play Immortan Joe in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Thanks to new behind-the-scenes photos posted by prosthetics artist Antony McMullen, we can finally see what the big screen version of Martian Manhunter would have looked like, as envisioned by Miller and his team. And he looks… pretty much like Martian Manhunter.
- 8/21/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
It is safe to say we will likely never watch Mad Max: The Wasteland, the long teased semi-sequel/prequel set between the events of the original Mad Max trilogy, which starred Mel Gibson, and Mad Max: Fury Road, the one that saw actor Tom Hardy step into the Aussie’s shoes. Like the movie that became this summer’s criminally overlooked Furiosa, The Wasteland was developed by franchise maestro George Miller and Nico Lathouris, the latter of whom is a dramaturge Miller originally brought in to develop an emotional authenticity and depth to Mad Max: Fury Road’s screenplay.
Instead their exploration of the material and characters went so deep that Lathouris ended up getting a screenplay credit on Fury Road while also producing versions of scripts that became the first draft of Furiosa and the still as yet unmade Mad Max: The Wasteland. To this day, Miller describes Wasteland...
Instead their exploration of the material and characters went so deep that Lathouris ended up getting a screenplay credit on Fury Road while also producing versions of scripts that became the first draft of Furiosa and the still as yet unmade Mad Max: The Wasteland. To this day, Miller describes Wasteland...
- 8/21/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
It’s true that DC has struggled to get a project off the ground for a while. Before James Gunn took over and changed the game for the new Superman and future projects, their productions were really on a downward slide.
Justice League in the DC Animated Series (Credits: Warner Bros.)
Even as a way to overcome this situation, Justice League Mortal was one of the hopeful projects. However, numerous setbacks prevented it from taking off at the last minute. Recently, some images of Martian Manhunter’s costume were revealed, much to the delight of curious fans. The outfit was quite surprising.
Canceled Justice League Mortal Reveals Its Martian Manhunter Costume Martian Manhunter in DC Comics (DC Entertainment)
Superhero movies have always made history, with Marvel and DC leading the audience. However, this has changed quite a bit over time.
Although many theories have been proposed to explain this new scenario,...
Justice League in the DC Animated Series (Credits: Warner Bros.)
Even as a way to overcome this situation, Justice League Mortal was one of the hopeful projects. However, numerous setbacks prevented it from taking off at the last minute. Recently, some images of Martian Manhunter’s costume were revealed, much to the delight of curious fans. The outfit was quite surprising.
Canceled Justice League Mortal Reveals Its Martian Manhunter Costume Martian Manhunter in DC Comics (DC Entertainment)
Superhero movies have always made history, with Marvel and DC leading the audience. However, this has changed quite a bit over time.
Although many theories have been proposed to explain this new scenario,...
- 8/21/2024
- by Catherine Delgado
- FandomWire
There are many standards by which we can measure the influence of the Mad Max franchise. The series consists of five excellent movies, all made by Australian filmmaker George Miller and a host of co-creators. The series launched the career of Mel Gibson who, until his hate-mongering came to light, was one of the most engaging movie stars of the 1980s and ‘90s. And it defined the idea of the post-apocalypse so much that revved-up machinery and bondage gear has become the de facto look of the end of the world.
At their center, though, the Mad Max movies are deeply personal stories about two things: the way humans destroy themselves with their own inventions, namely the motor cars and the gas they guzzle, and the way communities and even empathy endure in the Wasteland.
Although Miller helms each of the entries, the franchise has evolved over its 45-year existence.
At their center, though, the Mad Max movies are deeply personal stories about two things: the way humans destroy themselves with their own inventions, namely the motor cars and the gas they guzzle, and the way communities and even empathy endure in the Wasteland.
Although Miller helms each of the entries, the franchise has evolved over its 45-year existence.
- 8/20/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Gamers have been patiently waiting for Death Stranding 2 after the original game made a significant impact. The sequel was not necessarily guaranteed; however, the first game had an ambiguous ending and many fans were quite excited to learn that more is on the way.
Sequels are meant to continue the story while introducing new themes and concepts. The next game will see new areas and regions for Sam to explore, and the game developers are playing coy about certain characters and their involvement in the overall storyline through a new teaser poster.
New Teaser Poster All but Confirms the Presence of Death Stranding 2 at Gamescom 2024
The gaming community is experiencing a flurry of excitement for this year’s Gamescom, where several highly anticipated video games will be featured.
The visuals and graphics of the original Death Stranding blew countless fans away because of the accurate and lifelike characteristics of the characters.
Sequels are meant to continue the story while introducing new themes and concepts. The next game will see new areas and regions for Sam to explore, and the game developers are playing coy about certain characters and their involvement in the overall storyline through a new teaser poster.
New Teaser Poster All but Confirms the Presence of Death Stranding 2 at Gamescom 2024
The gaming community is experiencing a flurry of excitement for this year’s Gamescom, where several highly anticipated video games will be featured.
The visuals and graphics of the original Death Stranding blew countless fans away because of the accurate and lifelike characteristics of the characters.
- 8/19/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The most important person in the Mad Max movies is not, in fact, Max Rockatansky. Nor is it Imperator Furiosa. It isn’t even one of the villains, be they Immortan Joe or Lord Humungus. No, the most important person is the tattooed old man seen in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Played by George Shevtsov, he is known simply to his flock and overlords as the History Man, one of many elderly people in the Mad Max universe tasked with keeping records of times past. When someone like Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) calls for a “wordburger,” it’s the job of the History Man to provide explanation and context. Likewise in Mad Max: Fury Road, a History Man, or in this case History Woman named Miss Giddy (Jennifer Hagan), teaches the wives of Immortan Joe who killed the world… hint: it was not other women.
As you can probably guess,...
Played by George Shevtsov, he is known simply to his flock and overlords as the History Man, one of many elderly people in the Mad Max universe tasked with keeping records of times past. When someone like Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) calls for a “wordburger,” it’s the job of the History Man to provide explanation and context. Likewise in Mad Max: Fury Road, a History Man, or in this case History Woman named Miss Giddy (Jennifer Hagan), teaches the wives of Immortan Joe who killed the world… hint: it was not other women.
As you can probably guess,...
- 8/17/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
George Miller’s latest dystopian instalment follows a well-trodden end-of-the-world path, from the stark ruins of The Road to Pixar’s smartest film, Wall-e
You have to hand it to George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, now five films in: it has kept the end of the world going for the better part of half a century. A big, busy, ornately designed prequel to 2015’s delirious series peak Mad Max: Fury Road, the new-to-streaming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) isn’t exactly meant to be cosy or comforting. It takes place in the same scorched, uninhabitable desert wasteland as its predecessors, a landscape that essentially defined the idea of a post-apocalyptic Earth in the popular imagination.
And yet it’s so familiar now as to feel almost nostalgic. Most of Furiosa’s pleasures relate to the past rather than the future. Miller has assembled another driving, visually lavish, slam-bang adventure...
You have to hand it to George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, now five films in: it has kept the end of the world going for the better part of half a century. A big, busy, ornately designed prequel to 2015’s delirious series peak Mad Max: Fury Road, the new-to-streaming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) isn’t exactly meant to be cosy or comforting. It takes place in the same scorched, uninhabitable desert wasteland as its predecessors, a landscape that essentially defined the idea of a post-apocalyptic Earth in the popular imagination.
And yet it’s so familiar now as to feel almost nostalgic. Most of Furiosa’s pleasures relate to the past rather than the future. Miller has assembled another driving, visually lavish, slam-bang adventure...
- 8/17/2024
- by Guy Lodge
- The Guardian - Film News
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
Chronicles of a Wandering Saint (Tomás Gómez Bustillo)
Tomás Gómez Bustillo’s charming, intelligent Chronicles of a Wandering Saint is a natural follow-up to the two short films for which he is known: Soy Buenos Aires (a strange, picaresque rags-to-riches tale) and Museum of Fleeting Wonders (a collection of dramatized paranormal happenings). In Chronicles, as in the two short films, he is primarily concerned with spiritual, ethical, and religious contrasts; scenarios in which miracles are mixed with coincidences, faith with rationality, and boredom with inspiration. But that is where the comparisons end; for Chronicles is in every way a more serious, controlled, and moving work of art, which stands with the very best of contemporary Argentine cinema. – Oliver W. (full review)
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Chronicles of a Wandering Saint (Tomás Gómez Bustillo)
Tomás Gómez Bustillo’s charming, intelligent Chronicles of a Wandering Saint is a natural follow-up to the two short films for which he is known: Soy Buenos Aires (a strange, picaresque rags-to-riches tale) and Museum of Fleeting Wonders (a collection of dramatized paranormal happenings). In Chronicles, as in the two short films, he is primarily concerned with spiritual, ethical, and religious contrasts; scenarios in which miracles are mixed with coincidences, faith with rationality, and boredom with inspiration. But that is where the comparisons end; for Chronicles is in every way a more serious, controlled, and moving work of art, which stands with the very best of contemporary Argentine cinema. – Oliver W. (full review)
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- 8/16/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Dior ‘brand ambassador’, actress Anya Taylor-Joy (“Furiosa”) poses for the company’s new “Plan de Paris” (“Map of Paris”) makeup collection:
After small TV roles, Taylor-Joy made her film debut as ‘Thomasin’ in the horror feature ‘The Witch’ (2015). She followed that with a starring role in the horror feature “Split” (2016), its sequel “Glass” (2019) and the black comedy “Thoroughbreds” (2017).
She then appeared in more TV roles including drama miniseries “The Miniaturist” (2017), the fifth and sixth series of “Peaky Blinders” (2019–2022) and “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (2019).
Taylor-Joy also played the lead ‘Emma Woodhouse’ in the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” (2020) and ‘Beth Harmon’ in the Netflix miniseries “The Queen's Gambit” (2020).
She voiced ‘Princess Peach’ in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), co-stars in “The Northman” (2022) and plays the title character in director George Miller’s “Furiosa” (2024).
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After small TV roles, Taylor-Joy made her film debut as ‘Thomasin’ in the horror feature ‘The Witch’ (2015). She followed that with a starring role in the horror feature “Split” (2016), its sequel “Glass” (2019) and the black comedy “Thoroughbreds” (2017).
She then appeared in more TV roles including drama miniseries “The Miniaturist” (2017), the fifth and sixth series of “Peaky Blinders” (2019–2022) and “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” (2019).
Taylor-Joy also played the lead ‘Emma Woodhouse’ in the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma” (2020) and ‘Beth Harmon’ in the Netflix miniseries “The Queen's Gambit” (2020).
She voiced ‘Princess Peach’ in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), co-stars in “The Northman” (2022) and plays the title character in director George Miller’s “Furiosa” (2024).
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- 8/15/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, Nathan Jones, Alyla Browne | Written by Nico Lathouris, George Miller | Directed by George Miller
Set before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road, a young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) is stolen from her homeland of The Green Place by a group of post-apocalyptic bikers who follow a maverick leader called Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Handing her over to the citadel years later, Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) works her way up the ranks to get revenge on the man who took her mother’s life.
If you were a frequent moviegoer in 2015, chances are you had a front-row year for the objective masterpiece of that year — Mad Max: Fury Road. In fact, the film has been so well received that demand for more in the nine years since has been at a consistent high, finally manifesting itself in the form of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Set before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road, a young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) is stolen from her homeland of The Green Place by a group of post-apocalyptic bikers who follow a maverick leader called Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Handing her over to the citadel years later, Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) works her way up the ranks to get revenge on the man who took her mother’s life.
If you were a frequent moviegoer in 2015, chances are you had a front-row year for the objective masterpiece of that year — Mad Max: Fury Road. In fact, the film has been so well received that demand for more in the nine years since has been at a consistent high, finally manifesting itself in the form of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
- 8/14/2024
- by Jasmine Valentine
- Nerdly
New “Squid Game” Season 2 Teaser Out Now
Welcome, players. Netflix has released a new teaser for its highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game.” Lee Jung-jae returns for Season 2 as the first season’s victor Seong Gi-hun. Now three years after winning the Game and the massive jackpot that comes with it, Player 456 has given up his plans of going to the United States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind, once again diving into the mysterious life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of ₩45.6 billion.
Watch the teaser for “Squid Game” Season 2 below:
Also reprising their roles are Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo, with new cast members including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an. “Squid Game” Season 2 will premiere on Netflix on Thursday,...
Welcome, players. Netflix has released a new teaser for its highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game.” Lee Jung-jae returns for Season 2 as the first season’s victor Seong Gi-hun. Now three years after winning the Game and the massive jackpot that comes with it, Player 456 has given up his plans of going to the United States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind, once again diving into the mysterious life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of ₩45.6 billion.
Watch the teaser for “Squid Game” Season 2 below:
Also reprising their roles are Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo, with new cast members including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an. “Squid Game” Season 2 will premiere on Netflix on Thursday,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Tom Hardy is one of the most prolific actors working in Hollywood at the moment. The Bronson star is known for his committed performances and signature voice, which has helped him make a mark in the industry. Hardy has also been notorious for one famous feud on the sets of Mad Max: Fury Road.
The actor reportedly clashed on the sets with co-star Charlize Theron as he was consistently being late to production. Though the two have taken accountability for their parts in the feud, fans were disapproving of director George Miller’s take on the clash, as he seemed to be excusing Hardy’s behavior saying that it fit the dynamic between the two characters.
George Miller Elaborated On Tom Hardy And Charlize Theron’s Feud On Mad Max 4 Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road | Credits: Warner Bros.
George Miller’s fourth film on the...
The actor reportedly clashed on the sets with co-star Charlize Theron as he was consistently being late to production. Though the two have taken accountability for their parts in the feud, fans were disapproving of director George Miller’s take on the clash, as he seemed to be excusing Hardy’s behavior saying that it fit the dynamic between the two characters.
George Miller Elaborated On Tom Hardy And Charlize Theron’s Feud On Mad Max 4 Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road | Credits: Warner Bros.
George Miller’s fourth film on the...
- 8/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Prepare to return to the Wasteland! Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga roars onto Max on August 16th, revealing the untold story of the iconic warrior from Mad Max: Fury Road. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as young Furiosa, kidnapped from her peaceful home and thrown into a brutal world ruled by warring tyrants. With Chris Hemsworth joining the fray, this standalone film from acclaimed director George Miller promises high-octane action and a deeper dive into the Mad Max universe.
Stream Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga exclusively on Max starting August 16th!
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Stream Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga exclusively on Max starting August 16th!
The post ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Hits Max On August 16th! appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 8/11/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
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