It’s fitting that the first look at Jonathan Eusebio’s Love Hurts came in the same week as John Wick’s 10th anniversary. Eusebio, who’s affectionately known as “JoJo,” met Wick co-directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski at a martial arts school in the early ‘90s, and the two stunt performers turned filmmakers have taken Eusebio under their wings ever since. It was quite a career pivot for someone who majored in biological sciences at Uc Irvine, but it wasn’t completely unforeseen considering Eusebio’s two first loves were martial arts and Hong Kong action cinema.
Eusebio then climbed the ranks, working on the stunt teams for features like Blade II (2002) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). He then gained more and more responsibility through roles such as the assistant fight coordinator on The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) to the actual fight coordinator on Iron Man 2 (2010) and The Avengers (2012).
Then,...
Eusebio then climbed the ranks, working on the stunt teams for features like Blade II (2002) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). He then gained more and more responsibility through roles such as the assistant fight coordinator on The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) to the actual fight coordinator on Iron Man 2 (2010) and The Avengers (2012).
Then,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In what comes as no surprise, Marvel Studios’ Blade won’t be coming out on Nov. 7, 2025, rather Disney is opening 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands.
The reboot of the famed Wesley Snipes Marvel movie was first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019 with 2x Oscar winner Mahershala Ali starring. Production and development on Blade hit unavoidable delays with a global pandemic and dual industry strikes.
The project saw two directors exit, first Bassam Tariq, who was eyeing a fall 2022 start, then Yann Demange. Mia Goth is set to play supervillian Lilith in the vampire slayer movie. She told Deadline’s Natalie Sitek at the world premiere of her A24 movie MaXXXine, that in regards to the Blade delays, Marvel “really care, they do. They want to make a great movie. That’s the sense that I get from them and that feels good.”
For Marvel Boss Kevin Feige, it’s...
The reboot of the famed Wesley Snipes Marvel movie was first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019 with 2x Oscar winner Mahershala Ali starring. Production and development on Blade hit unavoidable delays with a global pandemic and dual industry strikes.
The project saw two directors exit, first Bassam Tariq, who was eyeing a fall 2022 start, then Yann Demange. Mia Goth is set to play supervillian Lilith in the vampire slayer movie. She told Deadline’s Natalie Sitek at the world premiere of her A24 movie MaXXXine, that in regards to the Blade delays, Marvel “really care, they do. They want to make a great movie. That’s the sense that I get from them and that feels good.”
For Marvel Boss Kevin Feige, it’s...
- 10/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Last Kingdom” and “My Policeman” star David Dawson leads an international cast in the dystopian thriller “The Flaw,” the feature directorial debut of Theophilos Papastylianos, which is currently filming in Athens.
Dawson is joined by U.K. actors Arthur McBain, Ralf Little (“The Royle Family,” “Death in Paradise”) and Danny John-Jules. Veteran Greek theater director Angela Brouskou also joins the cast in a lead role.
Set in a dystopian world dominated by the Regime, “The Flaw” follows a ruthless Interrogator (Dawson) who is ordered by the Special Service to follow a perfect Plan to prove a Suspect (McBain) is guilty. But once the interrogation gets underway, he comes to realize that there is a flaw not only in the Plan, but also in the Regime itself.
Published in 1965, “The Flaw” is the best-known work of Antonis Samarakis, one of the leading figures in modern Greek literature. It has been...
Dawson is joined by U.K. actors Arthur McBain, Ralf Little (“The Royle Family,” “Death in Paradise”) and Danny John-Jules. Veteran Greek theater director Angela Brouskou also joins the cast in a lead role.
Set in a dystopian world dominated by the Regime, “The Flaw” follows a ruthless Interrogator (Dawson) who is ordered by the Special Service to follow a perfect Plan to prove a Suspect (McBain) is guilty. But once the interrogation gets underway, he comes to realize that there is a flaw not only in the Plan, but also in the Regime itself.
Published in 1965, “The Flaw” is the best-known work of Antonis Samarakis, one of the leading figures in modern Greek literature. It has been...
- 10/21/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Update: Jeymes Samuel has released a statement denying the World of Reel’s Blade report. Samuel wrote, “I don’t know where these rumors start, but I am not in talks to do Blade with Marvel. I love me the Daywalker tho, I cannot wait to watch that joint. Sidebar: When Blade 2 came out I prayed they would make: ‘Wesley Snipes/Christopher Lee – Blade III.’ It didn’t happen sadly.“
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The fact that there was going to be a Blade reboot as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring Mashershala Ali in the title role, came as a huge surprise when the announcement was made at the San Diego Comic-Con back in July of 2019… but we’ve passed the five year anniversary of that announcement, and we still haven’t seen a new Blade movie. The closest we’ve gotten is Ali making a vocal...
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The fact that there was going to be a Blade reboot as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring Mashershala Ali in the title role, came as a huge surprise when the announcement was made at the San Diego Comic-Con back in July of 2019… but we’ve passed the five year anniversary of that announcement, and we still haven’t seen a new Blade movie. The closest we’ve gotten is Ali making a vocal...
- 10/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Guillermo del Toro has taken to social media to announce that principal photography has now wrapped on his long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - which he refers to simply as, "F."
Shooting has been completed on “F” - Joy!!!
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) September 30, 2024
Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordie (Saltburn), and Mia Goth are set to play the lead roles.
“I’m doing Frankenstein. We’re working on it. We start shooting in February, and it’s a movie I have been wanting to do for 50 years since I saw the first Frankenstein," Del Toro said back when the project was first confirmed. "I had an epiphany, and it’s basically a movie that required a lot of growth and a lot of tools that I couldn’t have done 10 years ago. Now I’m brave or crazy enough or something, and we’re gonna tackle it. It’s Oscar Isaac,...
Shooting has been completed on “F” - Joy!!!
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) September 30, 2024
Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordie (Saltburn), and Mia Goth are set to play the lead roles.
“I’m doing Frankenstein. We’re working on it. We start shooting in February, and it’s a movie I have been wanting to do for 50 years since I saw the first Frankenstein," Del Toro said back when the project was first confirmed. "I had an epiphany, and it’s basically a movie that required a lot of growth and a lot of tools that I couldn’t have done 10 years ago. Now I’m brave or crazy enough or something, and we’re gonna tackle it. It’s Oscar Isaac,...
- 10/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Comic book films, especially those that came out of Marvel, owe a lot to Blade. Blade, the first proper success that Marvel had at the box office, was set to be much bigger than what audiences ended up getting.
Wesley Snipes as Blade || Credit: New Line Cinema.
However, there was a time when the director of the film, Steven Norrington, was the hottest director on the market, being offered everything from The Avengers to The Hulk. Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes, and David Goyer, the producer, Star, and screenwriter of the film respectively sat down to reveal why exactly did the director of the first film turned all that down. Other members of the crew, such as Stephen Dorff were also present to record the oral history of the film, with EW.
Steven Norrington was leagues above the MCU Wesley Snipes as Blade [Credit: New Line Cinema]
Stephen Dorph, in conversation with EW, talked about...
Wesley Snipes as Blade || Credit: New Line Cinema.
However, there was a time when the director of the film, Steven Norrington, was the hottest director on the market, being offered everything from The Avengers to The Hulk. Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes, and David Goyer, the producer, Star, and screenwriter of the film respectively sat down to reveal why exactly did the director of the first film turned all that down. Other members of the crew, such as Stephen Dorff were also present to record the oral history of the film, with EW.
Steven Norrington was leagues above the MCU Wesley Snipes as Blade [Credit: New Line Cinema]
Stephen Dorph, in conversation with EW, talked about...
- 10/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
An adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley novel Frankenstein has long been a dream project for director Guillermo del Toro, the filmmaker with such credits as Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Hellboy, and Blade II. He’s been talking about it for at least 17 years – and now he’s actually making it! After previous attempts to get the project going fell through, Netflix stepped up to let del Toro make the Frankenstein movie he’s been dreaming of. They haven’t announced a release date for the film yet, but while we wait for that news to come along, here’s Everything We Know About Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein:
Long Road To Production
Del Toro has named Frankenstein as his favorite novel, and in 2007, he told us that the project he “would kill to make” is a faithful “Miltonian tragedy” version of Frankenstein. He said that he...
Long Road To Production
Del Toro has named Frankenstein as his favorite novel, and in 2007, he told us that the project he “would kill to make” is a faithful “Miltonian tragedy” version of Frankenstein. He said that he...
- 10/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Award-winning country singer and actor Kris Kristofferson, star of films such as Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid and A Star Is Born, has sadly died at the age of 88, it has been confirmed. The news was announced by Kristofferson's family on his official Instagram account last night, with a statement reading as follows: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home. We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
Born to Mary Ann and Lars Henry Kristofferson in Brownsville, Texas on 22 June, 1936, Kristoffer Kristofferson's pursuit of the creative arts began at a young age. Whilst his father's service in the U.S. Air Force seemed certain to push Kristofferson into a military career,...
Born to Mary Ann and Lars Henry Kristofferson in Brownsville, Texas on 22 June, 1936, Kristoffer Kristofferson's pursuit of the creative arts began at a young age. Whilst his father's service in the U.S. Air Force seemed certain to push Kristofferson into a military career,...
- 9/30/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Kris Kristofferson as Whistler in Blade II Photo: 2002 New Line Productions, Inc The acting and music world has paid tribute to country music and screen star Kris Kristofferson, who has died at 88.
Barbra Streisand, who co-starred with Kristofferson in the 1976 remake of A Star Is Born, sent her condolences to his family and wrote on X: "The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A. I knew he was something special. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing, which eventually became A Star Is Born."
The film went on to win the Best Oscar for their duet Evergreen and Kristofferson also won a Golden Globe for his performance.
Dolly Parton, who has also straddled the music and acting worlds, wrote: "What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What a great friend.
Barbra Streisand, who co-starred with Kristofferson in the 1976 remake of A Star Is Born, sent her condolences to his family and wrote on X: "The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A. I knew he was something special. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing, which eventually became A Star Is Born."
The film went on to win the Best Oscar for their duet Evergreen and Kristofferson also won a Golden Globe for his performance.
Dolly Parton, who has also straddled the music and acting worlds, wrote: "What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What a great friend.
- 9/30/2024
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
There are three generally accepted rules for living a long and happy life. 1) You don’t spit into the wind. That’s really just common sense. 2) You don’t tug on Superman’s cape. 3) By God, if you really want to live a long life, you 100%, not under any circumstances, for any reason, F*ck with John Wick’s dog. We have all learned nothing good happens from making John Wick angry. While we’ve already had one spin-off of the successful franchise, the upcoming film Ballerina promises to take us even further into the crazy underworld of one of the most fascinating franchises to emerge in a long time.
Where Did Ballerina Come From?
This film began life way back in 2017 as a stand-alone film. Shay Hatten wrote an action script with a female lead called Ballerina. The lead would be a ballerina assassin who goes on a revenge killing spree.
Where Did Ballerina Come From?
This film began life way back in 2017 as a stand-alone film. Shay Hatten wrote an action script with a female lead called Ballerina. The lead would be a ballerina assassin who goes on a revenge killing spree.
- 9/24/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
The Trailer for Michael B. Jordan’s Vampire Film ‘Sinners’ Is Out Before ‘Blade’ Even Begins Filming
Michael B. Jordan is back in action with his “Black Panther” writer/director Ryan Coogler.
The trailer for “Sinners,” the highly-anticipated vampire movie from the MCU duo, is officially out years before the long-awaited “Blade” remake. “Sinners” has been positioned as the non-mcu-sanctioned take on the “Blade” comics. While Coogler has made two Marvel films (the “Black Panther” features), “Sinners” is entirely separate from the franchise — and probably for the best.
Marvel’s “Blade” starring Mahershala Ali was first announced in 2019. Since then, it’s had a rotating door of writers and directors.
Coogler and Jordan first collaborated on “Fruitvale Station,” and then moved on to “Creed.” Jordan later made his directorial debut with “Creed III.”
“Sinners,” again written and directed by Coogler, centers on twin brothers — both played by Jordan — who return to their New Orleans hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
The trailer for “Sinners,” the highly-anticipated vampire movie from the MCU duo, is officially out years before the long-awaited “Blade” remake. “Sinners” has been positioned as the non-mcu-sanctioned take on the “Blade” comics. While Coogler has made two Marvel films (the “Black Panther” features), “Sinners” is entirely separate from the franchise — and probably for the best.
Marvel’s “Blade” starring Mahershala Ali was first announced in 2019. Since then, it’s had a rotating door of writers and directors.
Coogler and Jordan first collaborated on “Fruitvale Station,” and then moved on to “Creed.” Jordan later made his directorial debut with “Creed III.”
“Sinners,” again written and directed by Coogler, centers on twin brothers — both played by Jordan — who return to their New Orleans hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
- 9/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Guillermo del Toro's 2002 action/horror sequel "Blade II" came with a novel concept: what if vampires had vampires of their own? Blade, to remind readers, was a half-vampire badass who hunted and killed vampires as his life goal. The sunlight-allergic bloodsuckers, in Blade's world, were secretive titans of industry, hidden in boardrooms and careful to remain out of the public eye. They had a culture and ancient writings all their own, and a vast network of human interns who could do their ghoulish bidding during the daylight hours. Blade (Wesley Snipes) was born half-vampire after his mother was bitten while pregnant. As an adult, Blade has found all the most efficient ways to slay vampires, notably by cutting them up with pure silver swords.
In "Blade II," the title hero found that some vampires had evolved into a new species called Reapers. Reapers had lower jaws that could split...
In "Blade II," the title hero found that some vampires had evolved into a new species called Reapers. Reapers had lower jaws that could split...
- 9/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Guillermo del Toro's mecha vs kaiju beat-em-up blockbuster "Pacific Rim" is still his biggest commercial hit, but the sequel "Pacific Rim: Uprising" is largely considered a wash. Neither del Toro nor star Charlie Hunnam returned for "Uprising," which makes it extra easy to write off.
Hunnam played Raleigh Becket, a pilot of the "Jaeger" mecha Gipsy Danger, which was designed to kill enormous extradimensional monsters. In an interview with Inverse, when asked if he'd go back for a potential "Pacific Rim 3," Hunnam suggested it would need to be del Toro calling him back: "I would do anything that Guillermo was doing. If Guillermo invites me to do 'Pacific Rim 3,' I'll be there, or anything else he wants me to do."
Hunnam and del Toro first met when the latter was auditioning for "Hellboy II: The Golden Army." Hunnam did a make-up test for the film's villain, the cream-skinned elf Prince Nuada,...
Hunnam played Raleigh Becket, a pilot of the "Jaeger" mecha Gipsy Danger, which was designed to kill enormous extradimensional monsters. In an interview with Inverse, when asked if he'd go back for a potential "Pacific Rim 3," Hunnam suggested it would need to be del Toro calling him back: "I would do anything that Guillermo was doing. If Guillermo invites me to do 'Pacific Rim 3,' I'll be there, or anything else he wants me to do."
Hunnam and del Toro first met when the latter was auditioning for "Hellboy II: The Golden Army." Hunnam did a make-up test for the film's villain, the cream-skinned elf Prince Nuada,...
- 9/21/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The episode of What Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Blade: Trinity was Written by Mike Holtz, Narrated by Tyler Nichols, Edited by Paul Bookstaber, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
You know that scene in Ted where he’s in the bathtub trying to get Mark Wahlberg to come over because he has the Cheers DVD box set and everyone is talking sh*t about each other during the interviews? Well that’s Friday the 13th documentary Crystal Lake Memories…..but it’s also today’s video about Blade Trinity….where we breakdown a long and twisted story that involves a director hiring a biker gang to protect him from his lead actor, the possible birth of Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, and multiple lawsuits. Thank goodness all this ended up producing a universally loved Blade sequel we can all enjoy for years to come.
You know that scene in Ted where he’s in the bathtub trying to get Mark Wahlberg to come over because he has the Cheers DVD box set and everyone is talking sh*t about each other during the interviews? Well that’s Friday the 13th documentary Crystal Lake Memories…..but it’s also today’s video about Blade Trinity….where we breakdown a long and twisted story that involves a director hiring a biker gang to protect him from his lead actor, the possible birth of Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, and multiple lawsuits. Thank goodness all this ended up producing a universally loved Blade sequel we can all enjoy for years to come.
- 9/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista brought a long-gestating action thriller to theaters after persevering through many delays. The movie “The Killer’s Game” is based on the novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga. It follows an assassin named Joe Flood who must race against time to call off a hit he hired on himself after receiving a false terminal illness diagnosis.
The film project has been in development for over two decades. As early as 2002, New Line Cinema approached Wesley Snipes to star in the lead role after his success in “Blade II.” However, Snipes left in 2004 when the studio could not lock down a director. Paramount Pictures later got involved and tried to get the movie made with actor Michael Keaton and screenwriter Simon Kinberg, but their effort ended in 2006 with the shutdown of their partners.
Another attempt came in 2018 when Jason Statham nearly took the lead role at STX Films.
The film project has been in development for over two decades. As early as 2002, New Line Cinema approached Wesley Snipes to star in the lead role after his success in “Blade II.” However, Snipes left in 2004 when the studio could not lock down a director. Paramount Pictures later got involved and tried to get the movie made with actor Michael Keaton and screenwriter Simon Kinberg, but their effort ended in 2006 with the shutdown of their partners.
Another attempt came in 2018 when Jason Statham nearly took the lead role at STX Films.
- 9/11/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Remember when Warner Bros. announced Michael Keaton was coming back as Batman for "The Flash?" I do, because I wrote a whole article about why the whole thing was very concerning — mainly due to the fact that Keaton's Batman was so of a piece with Tim Burton's expressionist vision for Gotham that it seemed very odd to think of this character uprooted and tossed into the midst of a modern action comedy blockbuster. Still, I hoped that director Andy Muschietti would do his best to maintain the standard set by Keaton and Burton 30 years prior. Then, "The Flash" debuted and not only became a box office flop of super-heroic proportions, but also confirmed my worst fears about Keaton's return.
Now, Marvel Studios has done the same thing to Blade. Long before Ryan Reynolds rescued the Marvel Cinematic Universe from complete collapse, Wesley Snipes gave Marvel its first modest on-screen hit with 1998's "Blade.
Now, Marvel Studios has done the same thing to Blade. Long before Ryan Reynolds rescued the Marvel Cinematic Universe from complete collapse, Wesley Snipes gave Marvel its first modest on-screen hit with 1998's "Blade.
- 8/23/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Ryan Reynolds is celebrating Wesley Snipes on Deadpool & Wolverine and called for “more Blade.”
The actor dedicated a social media post to Snipes, who made a cameo in the Marvel film, reprising the Blade role he first portrayed in the 1998 film directed by Stephen Norrington.
“The reaction when @realwesleysnipes enters the movie is the most intense thing l’ve heard in a theater. People screaming with uninhibited joy and love is also the sound of a legacy,” Reynolds shared on Instagram with a carousel of photos from the set of the superhero film.
Reynolds added, “More Blade please. #DayWalker.”
At the end of the post, Reynolds noted, “A Logan-style send off, specifically.”
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Snipes recently recalled how his cameo on Deadpool & Wolverine came about, telling EW that it all “started with a text from Ryan Reynolds.”
Although Snipes...
The actor dedicated a social media post to Snipes, who made a cameo in the Marvel film, reprising the Blade role he first portrayed in the 1998 film directed by Stephen Norrington.
“The reaction when @realwesleysnipes enters the movie is the most intense thing l’ve heard in a theater. People screaming with uninhibited joy and love is also the sound of a legacy,” Reynolds shared on Instagram with a carousel of photos from the set of the superhero film.
Reynolds added, “More Blade please. #DayWalker.”
At the end of the post, Reynolds noted, “A Logan-style send off, specifically.”
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Snipes recently recalled how his cameo on Deadpool & Wolverine came about, telling EW that it all “started with a text from Ryan Reynolds.”
Although Snipes...
- 8/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Ryan Reynolds is calling for more Blade on the big screen following Wesley Snipes’ long-awaited return as the Marvel superhero in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Reynolds shared to Instagram behind-the-scenes photos he took with Snipes on the film’s set. Snipes debuted as Blade in the 1998 movie of the same name and reprised the character in 2002’s “Blade II” and 2004’s “Blade: Trinity,” the latter of which co-starred Reynolds.
“The reaction when Wesley Snipes enters the movie is the most intense thing l’ve heard in a theater,” Reynolds wrote in the caption to the post. “People screaming with uninhibited joy and love is also the sound of a legacy. More Blade, please.”
Snipes’ Blade was one of several heroes from Fox’s era of Marvel movies to return in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Jennifer Garner’s Elektra and Chris Evans’ Johnny Storm also appeared much to the delight of comic book movie fans.
“The reaction when Wesley Snipes enters the movie is the most intense thing l’ve heard in a theater,” Reynolds wrote in the caption to the post. “People screaming with uninhibited joy and love is also the sound of a legacy. More Blade, please.”
Snipes’ Blade was one of several heroes from Fox’s era of Marvel movies to return in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Jennifer Garner’s Elektra and Chris Evans’ Johnny Storm also appeared much to the delight of comic book movie fans.
- 8/21/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
In a world… in which movies are just as much products as they are art, studios need to sell the latest releases to the broadest possible audiences. That means that they not only need to craft trailers promoting the films, but they need to misrepresent what films are really about.
On a certain level, that tendency toward misrepresentation makes sense. Trailers only have a couple of minutes to get people interested in the film, and complex works of art don’t lend themselves to such simplicities.
That said, it’s hard to see a masterpiece reduced to just a few sizzle moments, trying their best to ensure that the audience won’t be surprised or challenged by what they’re about to see. Here are some of the worst offenders in cinema history, movies that ended up to be so much more than what these teasers promised.
10. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Although...
On a certain level, that tendency toward misrepresentation makes sense. Trailers only have a couple of minutes to get people interested in the film, and complex works of art don’t lend themselves to such simplicities.
That said, it’s hard to see a masterpiece reduced to just a few sizzle moments, trying their best to ensure that the audience won’t be surprised or challenged by what they’re about to see. Here are some of the worst offenders in cinema history, movies that ended up to be so much more than what these teasers promised.
10. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Although...
- 8/14/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Wesley Snipes’ Blade helped kick off the rise of the superhero genre in Hollywood. While most attribute the first X-Men film and Spider-Man to be the two franchises that reinvigorated the genre, Snipes’ vampire superhero proved to be Marvel’s first successful film. Fans are now looking at Blade as the beginning of Marvel’s domination in the superhero genre.
Wesley Snipes as Eric Brooks in 1998’s Blade | New Line Cinema
Snipes made a surprise return as Blade in the recent MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine. The actor’s spectacular special appearance thrilled audiences and proved that he hasn’t lost his mojo. Ryan Reynolds recently expressed his interest in seeing a Logan-style send-off for Blade. X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo has an amazing pitch for a fourth Blade film with Snipes.
Beau DeMayo Wants A Potential Fourth Blade Movie To Be A Kurosawa-Inspired Vampire Saga
Blade: Trinity was...
Wesley Snipes as Eric Brooks in 1998’s Blade | New Line Cinema
Snipes made a surprise return as Blade in the recent MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine. The actor’s spectacular special appearance thrilled audiences and proved that he hasn’t lost his mojo. Ryan Reynolds recently expressed his interest in seeing a Logan-style send-off for Blade. X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo has an amazing pitch for a fourth Blade film with Snipes.
Beau DeMayo Wants A Potential Fourth Blade Movie To Be A Kurosawa-Inspired Vampire Saga
Blade: Trinity was...
- 8/12/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
In the past, comic books and superhero movies lacked diversity, but times have changed for the better. Now, there’s more diversity in this beloved genre of fiction.
That’s why fans have gathered on Ranker to vote for the top 10 superhero movies that highlight black superheroes. Some results may surprise you, while others were expected.
10. ‘X-Men’ (2000)
‘X-Men’ does not center exclusively on a black superhero, but it prominently features Storm, portrayed by Halle Berry. This was a significant moment as Storm is one of the most powerful and prominent black superheroes in the Marvel Universe. She has since become a central figure in the X-Men series, known for her ability to control the weather.
9. ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014)
‘The Winter Soldier’ doesn’t solely focus on a black superhero, but it did introduce Sam Wilson as Falcon to the MCU. This was a pivotal moment because, as many know,...
That’s why fans have gathered on Ranker to vote for the top 10 superhero movies that highlight black superheroes. Some results may surprise you, while others were expected.
10. ‘X-Men’ (2000)
‘X-Men’ does not center exclusively on a black superhero, but it prominently features Storm, portrayed by Halle Berry. This was a significant moment as Storm is one of the most powerful and prominent black superheroes in the Marvel Universe. She has since become a central figure in the X-Men series, known for her ability to control the weather.
9. ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014)
‘The Winter Soldier’ doesn’t solely focus on a black superhero, but it did introduce Sam Wilson as Falcon to the MCU. This was a pivotal moment because, as many know,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Ryan Reynolds’ recently released Deadpool & Wolverine, boosted a slew of celebrity appearances. Further thrilling the viewers with familiar faces like Jennifer Garner’s Elektra and Channing Tatum’s Gambit, to name a few. However, the biggest surprise was waiting just around the corner when Wesley Snipes reprised his iconic role as Blade.
Ryan Reynolds in a still from Deadpool & Wolverine || Walt Disney Studios
This marked his return as the titular character nearly two decades after working with Reynolds in Blade: Trinity. While the movie was lackluster, it sparked rumors of a feud between the actors. However, Reynolds appears keen to bury the hatchet, as evidenced by his recent social media post.
Ryan Reynolds Mends Fences With Wesley Snipes Amidst Rumored Feud
The success of Blade and Blade II skyrocketed Wesley Snipes into the spotlight, cementing his status as a major action star. Further, in order to capitalize on the vampire hunter’s popularity,...
Ryan Reynolds in a still from Deadpool & Wolverine || Walt Disney Studios
This marked his return as the titular character nearly two decades after working with Reynolds in Blade: Trinity. While the movie was lackluster, it sparked rumors of a feud between the actors. However, Reynolds appears keen to bury the hatchet, as evidenced by his recent social media post.
Ryan Reynolds Mends Fences With Wesley Snipes Amidst Rumored Feud
The success of Blade and Blade II skyrocketed Wesley Snipes into the spotlight, cementing his status as a major action star. Further, in order to capitalize on the vampire hunter’s popularity,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Actor Wesley Snipes made a surprise appearance in Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, reprising his role as Eric Brooks, aka Blade, a half-vampire “daywalker” who hunts vampires. In the process, Wesley Snipes’ Blade wound up shattering two Guinness World Records.
Snipes appearance in the film means that he’s earned the distinction of “longest career as a live action Marvel character” and “longest gap between character appearances in Marvel films.”
The actor surpasses the previous record contender, his costar Hugh Jackman, with Snipes’ return arriving exactly 25 years and 240 days after he first played the character in 1998’s Blade. Jackman was expected to take the title. It was Jackman’s costar, Ryan Reynolds, to thank for Snipes’ return as Blade. Snipes recently told EW, “It started with a text from Ryan Reynolds. I hate this guy…You know, this is a joke. We’ve been playing this for like two decades.
Snipes appearance in the film means that he’s earned the distinction of “longest career as a live action Marvel character” and “longest gap between character appearances in Marvel films.”
The actor surpasses the previous record contender, his costar Hugh Jackman, with Snipes’ return arriving exactly 25 years and 240 days after he first played the character in 1998’s Blade. Jackman was expected to take the title. It was Jackman’s costar, Ryan Reynolds, to thank for Snipes’ return as Blade. Snipes recently told EW, “It started with a text from Ryan Reynolds. I hate this guy…You know, this is a joke. We’ve been playing this for like two decades.
- 8/2/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Before Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" and Bryan Singer's "X-Men," there was Stephen Norrington's "Blade." The 1998 action-horror flick wasn't the first film based on a Marvel Comics title, but it was the one that proved the House of Ideas might just have a future in the movie business after years of financial failures. Wesley Snipes would go on to reprise his role as the titular daywalker in the sequels "Blade II" and "Blade: Trinity," the latter of which paired him against Ryan Reynolds as a wise-cracking, kill-happy Marvel superhero.
No, not that one.
Indeed, it would be another 20 years before Snipe's Blade shared the screen with Reynolds as Wade Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe crossover "Deadpool & Wolverine," with the two characters coming face-to-face upon being banished to The Void by the Time Variance Authority. If you're doing the math in your head, you may already realize that...
No, not that one.
Indeed, it would be another 20 years before Snipe's Blade shared the screen with Reynolds as Wade Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe crossover "Deadpool & Wolverine," with the two characters coming face-to-face upon being banished to The Void by the Time Variance Authority. If you're doing the math in your head, you may already realize that...
- 8/2/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Wesley Snipes recalls how the idea of reprising his superhero role as Blade in Deadpool and Wolverine came about.
Snipes opened up about a call he got from Ryan Reynolds and how he questioned if it would ever happen.
“It started with a text from Ryan Reynolds,” Snipes told Entertainment Weekly.
Snipes joked that when he saw the text and he said, “I hate this guy,” telling Reynolds directly, “You know, this is a joke. We’ve been playing this for like two decades. We’ve actually liked each other the whole time.”
Related: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Soundtrack: All the Songs You’ll Hear
The actor said Reynolds told him he had an idea, but Snipes was hesitant at first, questioning how he would execute it.
“It’s very unlikely,” Snipes said. “And I said, ‘Well, if you can make it happen. Sure. I’ll come and do it.'”
He continued,...
Snipes opened up about a call he got from Ryan Reynolds and how he questioned if it would ever happen.
“It started with a text from Ryan Reynolds,” Snipes told Entertainment Weekly.
Snipes joked that when he saw the text and he said, “I hate this guy,” telling Reynolds directly, “You know, this is a joke. We’ve been playing this for like two decades. We’ve actually liked each other the whole time.”
Related: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Soundtrack: All the Songs You’ll Hear
The actor said Reynolds told him he had an idea, but Snipes was hesitant at first, questioning how he would execute it.
“It’s very unlikely,” Snipes said. “And I said, ‘Well, if you can make it happen. Sure. I’ll come and do it.'”
He continued,...
- 7/31/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
This post contains a major spoiler for Deadpool & Wolverine that you probably already know, but still.
“I don’t like you,” an aged Blade snaps at Deadpool, who has joined the Daywalker and other forgotten heroes in Deadpool & Wolverine in a place time for got. “You never did,” Deadpool responds.
Deadpool’s reply is, of course, one of his signature fourth-wall breaks. Because while Deadpool and Blade had never met before they both wound up in the Void, Ryan Reynolds and Wesley Snipes worked together on Blade: Trinity. Snipes recently referenced the tumultuous production of that ill-fated film, too, when explaining his surprise cameo to Entertainment Weekly. “I hate this guy,” Snipes recalls thinking when he got a text from Reynolds, who was talking to him about returning for Deadpool & Wolverine. But Snipes quickly flashes his smile and assures everyone that he’s joking, insisting, “We’ve been playing this for,...
“I don’t like you,” an aged Blade snaps at Deadpool, who has joined the Daywalker and other forgotten heroes in Deadpool & Wolverine in a place time for got. “You never did,” Deadpool responds.
Deadpool’s reply is, of course, one of his signature fourth-wall breaks. Because while Deadpool and Blade had never met before they both wound up in the Void, Ryan Reynolds and Wesley Snipes worked together on Blade: Trinity. Snipes recently referenced the tumultuous production of that ill-fated film, too, when explaining his surprise cameo to Entertainment Weekly. “I hate this guy,” Snipes recalls thinking when he got a text from Reynolds, who was talking to him about returning for Deadpool & Wolverine. But Snipes quickly flashes his smile and assures everyone that he’s joking, insisting, “We’ve been playing this for,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Spoiler Alert !!!Watch out for spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine!
Deadpool & Wolverine was packed with unexpected cameos that took fans by surprise, with Wesley Snipes’ return as Blade standing out as one of the most thrilling. People were absolutely electrified when Snipes appeared, not realizing just how much they had missed seeing him as the iconic vampire hunter.
Wesley Snipes in Blade: Trinity [Credit: New Line Cinema]After two decades away from the role, Snipes’ comeback was made possible by a single call from Ryan Reynolds. This reunion of star and character was a nostalgic treat for fans who had longed for Blade’s return to the big screen.
How Ryan Reynolds Convinced Wesley Snipes to Return as Blade with Just One Phone Call
At Comic-Con 2024 in San Diego, Wesley Snipes sat down with Entertainment Weekly and shared how Ryan Reynolds made his cameo possible.
Suggested“That was always very, very attractive...
Deadpool & Wolverine was packed with unexpected cameos that took fans by surprise, with Wesley Snipes’ return as Blade standing out as one of the most thrilling. People were absolutely electrified when Snipes appeared, not realizing just how much they had missed seeing him as the iconic vampire hunter.
Wesley Snipes in Blade: Trinity [Credit: New Line Cinema]After two decades away from the role, Snipes’ comeback was made possible by a single call from Ryan Reynolds. This reunion of star and character was a nostalgic treat for fans who had longed for Blade’s return to the big screen.
How Ryan Reynolds Convinced Wesley Snipes to Return as Blade with Just One Phone Call
At Comic-Con 2024 in San Diego, Wesley Snipes sat down with Entertainment Weekly and shared how Ryan Reynolds made his cameo possible.
Suggested“That was always very, very attractive...
- 7/30/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which is now playing in theaters
Wesley Snipes opened up to Entertainment Weekly about what it was like reprising Blade in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” He was one of the film’s big cameos and even attended San Diego Comic-Con last week to surprise fans after a screening of the Marvel blockbuster with the movie’s other cameo actors.
“Over the years, we’ve had very interesting conversations, some of them very substantive and some of them not,” Snipes told EW about bringing his iteration of Blade back for a fourth go-around. “So I kind of resided that I was moving on from them, which is okay. I did three of them, and I thought they turned out pretty good. Not so bad… So we move on to other things, and bigger and better things, as well.”
Snipes debuted as Blade...
Wesley Snipes opened up to Entertainment Weekly about what it was like reprising Blade in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” He was one of the film’s big cameos and even attended San Diego Comic-Con last week to surprise fans after a screening of the Marvel blockbuster with the movie’s other cameo actors.
“Over the years, we’ve had very interesting conversations, some of them very substantive and some of them not,” Snipes told EW about bringing his iteration of Blade back for a fourth go-around. “So I kind of resided that I was moving on from them, which is okay. I did three of them, and I thought they turned out pretty good. Not so bad… So we move on to other things, and bigger and better things, as well.”
Snipes debuted as Blade...
- 7/29/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert !!!A tiny Deadpool & Wolverine spoiler ahead!
The one and only Blade, Wesley Snipes, who recently made waves with his return in the MCU’s latest offering, Deadpool & Wolverine, almost had a completely different destiny. Fans are having a hard time imagining a universe where Snipes wasn’t slicing through vampires, but was instead donning the visor of Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
LeVar Burton in Star Trek: The Next Generation| Paramount
It’s quite an intriguing what-if scenario, given that Snipes nearly landed the role that LeVar Burton made iconic. Had Snipes taken on that role, it could have dramatically altered the trajectory of his career, leading to a whole different chapter in his very iconic journey through Hollywood.
Wesley Snipes Was Close to Being Cast as Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation
Recently, Wesley Snipes made a spectacular return to...
The one and only Blade, Wesley Snipes, who recently made waves with his return in the MCU’s latest offering, Deadpool & Wolverine, almost had a completely different destiny. Fans are having a hard time imagining a universe where Snipes wasn’t slicing through vampires, but was instead donning the visor of Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
LeVar Burton in Star Trek: The Next Generation| Paramount
It’s quite an intriguing what-if scenario, given that Snipes nearly landed the role that LeVar Burton made iconic. Had Snipes taken on that role, it could have dramatically altered the trajectory of his career, leading to a whole different chapter in his very iconic journey through Hollywood.
Wesley Snipes Was Close to Being Cast as Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation
Recently, Wesley Snipes made a spectacular return to...
- 7/28/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."
It's 1996 and one of your classmates is having a birthday party at the local roller rink. Sitting in the locker room, there's a stale scent of sweaty socks and recently used toilet stall lingering in the air, so you quickly shove your feet into your black and purple Variflex rollerblades with neon green laces and wheels, frantically trying to unbunch your too-thick white tube socks so you can hit the rink. As you make your way, you pass by the snack area where your friends are chasing each other in circles with overly syrupy slushies and corresponding brightly colored tongues.
The sugar high has inspired a symphony of roller-bladed feet clomping around, high-pitched screaming, and uproarious laughter that could pierce the sound barrier. Parents are chatting and flirting, sneaking mini-bottles of liquor into their fountain sodas in styrofoam cups and paying no...
It's 1996 and one of your classmates is having a birthday party at the local roller rink. Sitting in the locker room, there's a stale scent of sweaty socks and recently used toilet stall lingering in the air, so you quickly shove your feet into your black and purple Variflex rollerblades with neon green laces and wheels, frantically trying to unbunch your too-thick white tube socks so you can hit the rink. As you make your way, you pass by the snack area where your friends are chasing each other in circles with overly syrupy slushies and corresponding brightly colored tongues.
The sugar high has inspired a symphony of roller-bladed feet clomping around, high-pitched screaming, and uproarious laughter that could pierce the sound barrier. Parents are chatting and flirting, sneaking mini-bottles of liquor into their fountain sodas in styrofoam cups and paying no...
- 7/28/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine is now in theatres and people are going crazy at all the wild shenanigans the two characters go through. The film impressed most fans as it celebrates the Fox-era Marvel films, and the two superheroes meet various other characters from that era as they go on their multiversal adventure.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
The studio and the cast shockingly managed to keep the wild cameos in the film under wraps. Wrexham A.F.C’s co-owner Rob McElhenney made a small cameo in the beginning portions of the film. However, his cameo was cut in a theatre that he watched and he hilariously called out his partner Reynolds for the blunder.
Rob McElhenney Laments His Cameo Being Cut In A Theatre Playing Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Welcome to Wrexham has won several accolades | FX...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
The studio and the cast shockingly managed to keep the wild cameos in the film under wraps. Wrexham A.F.C’s co-owner Rob McElhenney made a small cameo in the beginning portions of the film. However, his cameo was cut in a theatre that he watched and he hilariously called out his partner Reynolds for the blunder.
Rob McElhenney Laments His Cameo Being Cut In A Theatre Playing Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Welcome to Wrexham has won several accolades | FX...
- 7/27/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Note: There are spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine” in the article below
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is finally here. It’s the epic superhero saga that has been teased since the “Deadpool” test footage that leaked ahead of the first movie’s production and it is very much worth the wait. Deadpool and Wolverine (a returning Hugh Jackman) are forced to team up to save Deadpool’s universe from a rogue Tva middle-manager named Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) and Charles Xavier’s psychotic sister Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin).
And along the way they meet a few friends …
As soon as “Deadpool & Wolverine” was announced, the assumption was that the film would be a cameo-palooza, full of characters from both the mainline Marvel Cinematic Universe and from the vestigial universe established by the 20th Century Fox franchises, with “X-Men,” “Fantastic Four” and others.
But who shows up in “Deadpool & Wolverine?” To answer that,...
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is finally here. It’s the epic superhero saga that has been teased since the “Deadpool” test footage that leaked ahead of the first movie’s production and it is very much worth the wait. Deadpool and Wolverine (a returning Hugh Jackman) are forced to team up to save Deadpool’s universe from a rogue Tva middle-manager named Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) and Charles Xavier’s psychotic sister Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin).
And along the way they meet a few friends …
As soon as “Deadpool & Wolverine” was announced, the assumption was that the film would be a cameo-palooza, full of characters from both the mainline Marvel Cinematic Universe and from the vestigial universe established by the 20th Century Fox franchises, with “X-Men,” “Fantastic Four” and others.
But who shows up in “Deadpool & Wolverine?” To answer that,...
- 7/26/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige spoke to BlackTree TV on his press tour for “Deadpool & Wolverine” and briefly touched upon the company’s long-in-the-works “Blade” reboot, which still has two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali set to star. Marvel announced its “Blade” reboot in July 2019, but development has been rocky as several writers and directors have come and gone from the project over the years. Feige said not rushing the film has been of utmost importance for the studio.
Feige was asked about “Blade” in relation to “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which is the first R-rated entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Marvel boss said the only way of bringing Deadpool into the MCU was to keep him R-rated as that’s the essence of his character. The same goes for Blade, Feige teased.
“I think that’s right,” Feige said. “I mean, for the last two years as we...
Feige was asked about “Blade” in relation to “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which is the first R-rated entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Marvel boss said the only way of bringing Deadpool into the MCU was to keep him R-rated as that’s the essence of his character. The same goes for Blade, Feige teased.
“I think that’s right,” Feige said. “I mean, for the last two years as we...
- 7/21/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
In an homage to The Matrix’s revolutionary impact on cinema, the original live-action X-Men film opted for an out from the vibrant comic book aesthetic, instead embracing a sleek and utilitarian black leather ensemble for its characters. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige credited The Matrix’s influence.
X-Men: Days of Future Past. (2014) | Credit: 20th Century Studios.
However, fans now have raised debates about Wesley Snipes’ Blade franchise, which showcased a sleek black leather ensemble way before The Matrix. Despite this, Keanu Reeves’ iconic film series is often credited with popularizing the look. Here’s why!
Kevin Feige Credited Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix for Inspiring the Iconic X-Men Black Leather Suits!
During a conversation with the Deadpool & Wolverine cast, Brandon Davis of ComicBook.com (on X) got to the bottom of why the studios opted for all-black leather outfits instead of sticking with the iconic comic costumes of the mutant superheroes.
X-Men: Days of Future Past. (2014) | Credit: 20th Century Studios.
However, fans now have raised debates about Wesley Snipes’ Blade franchise, which showcased a sleek black leather ensemble way before The Matrix. Despite this, Keanu Reeves’ iconic film series is often credited with popularizing the look. Here’s why!
Kevin Feige Credited Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix for Inspiring the Iconic X-Men Black Leather Suits!
During a conversation with the Deadpool & Wolverine cast, Brandon Davis of ComicBook.com (on X) got to the bottom of why the studios opted for all-black leather outfits instead of sticking with the iconic comic costumes of the mutant superheroes.
- 7/21/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
There's been chatter online about Wesley Snipes returning as Blade for months now. With Multiversal movies like Deadpool & Wolverine and Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon, rumours like these are par for the course and chances are the majority will be proven false.
That was the case with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, though we'd be remiss not to point out that social media scoopers spoiled plans for John Krasinski to show up as Mister Fantastic weeks before the sequel arrived in theaters.
Snipes showing up in the upcoming Deadpool threequel always seemed unlikely given his past with Ryan Reynolds and, earlier this week, many fans were left convinced that they'd found the small screen Daywalker played by Sticky Fingaz in a still for the movie.
Well, scooper @MyTimeToShineH has chimed in today, confirming Snipes' Blade will appear in Deadpool & Wolverine.
That's all we have for you...
That was the case with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, though we'd be remiss not to point out that social media scoopers spoiled plans for John Krasinski to show up as Mister Fantastic weeks before the sequel arrived in theaters.
Snipes showing up in the upcoming Deadpool threequel always seemed unlikely given his past with Ryan Reynolds and, earlier this week, many fans were left convinced that they'd found the small screen Daywalker played by Sticky Fingaz in a still for the movie.
Well, scooper @MyTimeToShineH has chimed in today, confirming Snipes' Blade will appear in Deadpool & Wolverine.
That's all we have for you...
- 6/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
“Blade” star Wesley Snipes has no time for the mess of the MCU.
Snipes posted on X about the upcoming remake being plagued by rewrites and an exodus of directors. The project was first announced in 2019 with Mahershala Ali taking on the lead role that Snipes previously played. The film is set for a November 7, 2025, and recently lost director Yann Demange while gaining new screenwriter Eric Pearson.
“Blade, lordylordylordy,” Snipes wrote. “Folks still lookin for the secret sauce, ridin snowmobiles in traffic, kinda rough. Daywalkers make it look easy, don’t they?”
Snipes starred as the titular character in the eponymous 1998 film. He returned for 2002’s “Blade II,” directed by Guillermo del Toro, and 2004’s “Blade: Trinity.”
The new “Blade” was first announced to be helmed by Bassam Tariq; he exited in September 2022, approximately two months before the film was set to begin filming. A Variety report in 2023 alleged that...
Snipes posted on X about the upcoming remake being plagued by rewrites and an exodus of directors. The project was first announced in 2019 with Mahershala Ali taking on the lead role that Snipes previously played. The film is set for a November 7, 2025, and recently lost director Yann Demange while gaining new screenwriter Eric Pearson.
“Blade, lordylordylordy,” Snipes wrote. “Folks still lookin for the secret sauce, ridin snowmobiles in traffic, kinda rough. Daywalkers make it look easy, don’t they?”
Snipes starred as the titular character in the eponymous 1998 film. He returned for 2002’s “Blade II,” directed by Guillermo del Toro, and 2004’s “Blade: Trinity.”
The new “Blade” was first announced to be helmed by Bassam Tariq; he exited in September 2022, approximately two months before the film was set to begin filming. A Variety report in 2023 alleged that...
- 6/19/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The upcoming reboot of Marvel’s Blade has not been having the best time in terms of production. Ever since it was first announced, the film has seen delay after delay, with multiple writers and even directors leaving the project.
The film, set to star Mahershala Ali, was initially teased at the end of The Eternals, where he meets with Kit Harington’s Black Knight. Nothing has been said of what the plot will follow other than a rumored draft where Blade would be more of a side character with a female lead taking center stage away from the titular vampire killer.
Things have gotten so bad that even former Wesley Snipes has decided to comment on the situation.
For those unaware, Wesley Snipes portrayed the monster killer in a trilogy of films developed by New Line Cinema from 1998 to 2004. The first Blade film was a hit with both critics and audiences,...
The film, set to star Mahershala Ali, was initially teased at the end of The Eternals, where he meets with Kit Harington’s Black Knight. Nothing has been said of what the plot will follow other than a rumored draft where Blade would be more of a side character with a female lead taking center stage away from the titular vampire killer.
Things have gotten so bad that even former Wesley Snipes has decided to comment on the situation.
For those unaware, Wesley Snipes portrayed the monster killer in a trilogy of films developed by New Line Cinema from 1998 to 2004. The first Blade film was a hit with both critics and audiences,...
- 6/17/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Originally “Blade” star Wesley Snipes is saying “lordy lordy lordy” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which continues to hit speed bumps during the development of a new “Blade” movie that is set to star Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as the eponymous vampire hunter. The most recent hiccup for the MCU’s “Blade” arrived June 12, when it was announced that director Yann Demange was exiting the movie and that a new screenwriter, Eric Pearson, was coming on board.
“Blade, lordylordylordy,” Snipes reacted on Twitter alongside the side eye emoji. “Folks still lookin for the secret sauce, ridin snowmobiles in traffic, kinda rough. Daywalkers make it look easy, don’t they?”
Marvel announced a “Blade” movie with Ali in July 2019. Bassam Tariq was the first director to join the project, although he exited in September 2022, roughly two months before the film was set to begin filming. Several screenwriters have also been announced through the years,...
“Blade, lordylordylordy,” Snipes reacted on Twitter alongside the side eye emoji. “Folks still lookin for the secret sauce, ridin snowmobiles in traffic, kinda rough. Daywalkers make it look easy, don’t they?”
Marvel announced a “Blade” movie with Ali in July 2019. Bassam Tariq was the first director to join the project, although he exited in September 2022, roughly two months before the film was set to begin filming. Several screenwriters have also been announced through the years,...
- 6/17/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
There was a time in the past when comic books and movie adaptations of superheroes were not all that diverse. Luckily the times have changed and now there is a lot more color in that special part of fiction.
This why fans have gathered on Ranker to vote for the top 10 superhero movies that focus, in one way or another, on black superheroes. Some results might surprise you, while some were perfectly reasonable to expect.
10. ‘Blade Trinity’ (2004)
The third installment of the original franchise wasn’t received all that well and it’s considered a dark spot on the otherwise fantastic franchise. Personally, the movie wouldn’t cut it in my top 10, but taking into account that the franchise overall indirectly saved Marvel from going bankrupt I can understand why fans are sentimentally tied to it.
9. ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014)
‘The Winter Soldier’ is not entirely revolving around a black superhero,...
This why fans have gathered on Ranker to vote for the top 10 superhero movies that focus, in one way or another, on black superheroes. Some results might surprise you, while some were perfectly reasonable to expect.
10. ‘Blade Trinity’ (2004)
The third installment of the original franchise wasn’t received all that well and it’s considered a dark spot on the otherwise fantastic franchise. Personally, the movie wouldn’t cut it in my top 10, but taking into account that the franchise overall indirectly saved Marvel from going bankrupt I can understand why fans are sentimentally tied to it.
9. ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014)
‘The Winter Soldier’ is not entirely revolving around a black superhero,...
- 6/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
As the Blade reboot hits another roadblock, fans aren’t the only ones wondering if the movie will ever see the light of day.
More than 25 years after starring in the original, Wesley Snipes took to social media this weekend to react to news that director Yann Demange has exited the MCU entry, which is set to star Mahershala Ali as the titular human/vampire hybrid.
“Blade, lordylordylordy folks still lookin for the secret sauce, ridin snowmobiles in traffic, kinda rough,” Snipes wrote Saturday on X (formerly Twitter). “Daywalkers make it look easy, don’t they?”
He originated the onscreen role in 1998’s Blade, before returning for Blade II (2002) and Blade: Trinity (2004). Rapper Sticky Fingaz also played the character in a short-lived 2006 Spike series adaptation. Blade was first introduced in a 1973 issue of Marvel’s The Tomb of Dracula.
Snipes’ post comes after sources told Deadline on Friday that Demange...
More than 25 years after starring in the original, Wesley Snipes took to social media this weekend to react to news that director Yann Demange has exited the MCU entry, which is set to star Mahershala Ali as the titular human/vampire hybrid.
“Blade, lordylordylordy folks still lookin for the secret sauce, ridin snowmobiles in traffic, kinda rough,” Snipes wrote Saturday on X (formerly Twitter). “Daywalkers make it look easy, don’t they?”
He originated the onscreen role in 1998’s Blade, before returning for Blade II (2002) and Blade: Trinity (2004). Rapper Sticky Fingaz also played the character in a short-lived 2006 Spike series adaptation. Blade was first introduced in a 1973 issue of Marvel’s The Tomb of Dracula.
Snipes’ post comes after sources told Deadline on Friday that Demange...
- 6/17/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Superhero movies have surged in popularity over the past decades, with the MCU standing as one of the largest and most lucrative cinematic universes today. While many modern superhero films lean towards PG-13 ratings with action-packed thrills and intrigue, some embrace elements of horror and gore.
Fans on Ranker recently cast over 20K votes to determine their top superhero movie of all time, yielding results that may catch you off guard.
10. ‘Unbreakable’ (2000)
M. Night Shyamalan isn’t known for making superhero films, so when he released ‘Unbreakable,’ it was a surprising departure. Even more surprising was its quality, leading to a trilogy of unconventional superhero movies. The film eschews conventional horror, focusing instead on psychological depth.
9. ‘Glass’
‘Glass’ marks the unexpected third installment in Shyamalan’s franchise, which he never originally intended to expand into a trilogy. Similar to its predecessors, ‘Glass’ is often categorized as a horror movie, focusing...
Fans on Ranker recently cast over 20K votes to determine their top superhero movie of all time, yielding results that may catch you off guard.
10. ‘Unbreakable’ (2000)
M. Night Shyamalan isn’t known for making superhero films, so when he released ‘Unbreakable,’ it was a surprising departure. Even more surprising was its quality, leading to a trilogy of unconventional superhero movies. The film eschews conventional horror, focusing instead on psychological depth.
9. ‘Glass’
‘Glass’ marks the unexpected third installment in Shyamalan’s franchise, which he never originally intended to expand into a trilogy. Similar to its predecessors, ‘Glass’ is often categorized as a horror movie, focusing...
- 6/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Superhero movies have risen to prominence in the last decades, and currently, the MCU is one of the most profitable and biggest cinematic universes to date. Although modern take on the genre is oftentimes PG-13, with plenty of action, sometimes thriller, and intrigue, not all superhero movies shy away from horror and gore.
Fans gathered on Ranker with over 20K votes to choose their favorite superhero flick of all time, and the results just might surprise you.
10. ‘Unbreakable’ (2000)
M. Night Shyamalan is not exactly famous for creating superhero flicks, so when he created ‘Unbreakable,’ that pretty came as a shock, what was even more shocking was the fact that the movie was good. It led to a three-part series of unconventional superhero movies. The movie is not your conventional horror, instead, it focuses on the psychological aspect.
9. ‘Glass’
‘Glass’ is the third part of Shyamalan’s franchise, although the director...
Fans gathered on Ranker with over 20K votes to choose their favorite superhero flick of all time, and the results just might surprise you.
10. ‘Unbreakable’ (2000)
M. Night Shyamalan is not exactly famous for creating superhero flicks, so when he created ‘Unbreakable,’ that pretty came as a shock, what was even more shocking was the fact that the movie was good. It led to a three-part series of unconventional superhero movies. The movie is not your conventional horror, instead, it focuses on the psychological aspect.
9. ‘Glass’
‘Glass’ is the third part of Shyamalan’s franchise, although the director...
- 6/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Marvel Studios adaptation of Blade has lost another director, in what appears to be a recurring joke. According to The Wrap, the director’s chair for the Blade reboot has experienced a surprise twist; Yann Demange, who stepped in as the savior after the first director Bassam Tariq’s exit, has amicably parted ways with the project.
The film has faced challenges ever since it was first announced five years ago at San Diego Comic-Con. In addition to the two directors, Blade has worked with a number of writers. According to the report, Eric Pearson (Fantastic Four) is currently penning the new script for the MCU’s forthcoming flick.
Wesley Snipes in Blade II [Credit: New Line Cinema/Warner Bros.]However, the good news is that Mahershala Ali remains committed to playing the lead role of Blade, which was earlier donned by Wesley Snipes.
Blade: Yann Demange Steps Down...
The film has faced challenges ever since it was first announced five years ago at San Diego Comic-Con. In addition to the two directors, Blade has worked with a number of writers. According to the report, Eric Pearson (Fantastic Four) is currently penning the new script for the MCU’s forthcoming flick.
Wesley Snipes in Blade II [Credit: New Line Cinema/Warner Bros.]However, the good news is that Mahershala Ali remains committed to playing the lead role of Blade, which was earlier donned by Wesley Snipes.
Blade: Yann Demange Steps Down...
- 6/13/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Director Yann Demange has exited Marvel Studios’ long-anticipated reboot of Blade, Deadline has confirmed.
Attached to the film since 2019, when he joined Marvel chief Kevin Feige at San Diego Comic-Con to roll out the project, Mahershala Ali remains aboard to star, we’re told.
Sources stressed that Demange’s exit from the project was entirely amicable, though it signals perhaps another delay on Blade‘s path back to screens. Initially prepping for production in fall 2022 before the exit of director Bassam Tariq, the project again faced delays last year amid the writers’ strike.
Marvel veteran Eric Pearson is writing the new Blade, which is slated for release on November 7, 2025. Today’s Blade news comes at a time when Marvel has begun recalibrating, lifting the pressure to produce as much content as possible with a new mandate of two films per year. Titles coming up next for release, which are either almost done or well underway,...
Attached to the film since 2019, when he joined Marvel chief Kevin Feige at San Diego Comic-Con to roll out the project, Mahershala Ali remains aboard to star, we’re told.
Sources stressed that Demange’s exit from the project was entirely amicable, though it signals perhaps another delay on Blade‘s path back to screens. Initially prepping for production in fall 2022 before the exit of director Bassam Tariq, the project again faced delays last year amid the writers’ strike.
Marvel veteran Eric Pearson is writing the new Blade, which is slated for release on November 7, 2025. Today’s Blade news comes at a time when Marvel has begun recalibrating, lifting the pressure to produce as much content as possible with a new mandate of two films per year. Titles coming up next for release, which are either almost done or well underway,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Wesley Snipes’ Blade film is a significant project in Marvel history, considering that it paved the way for the Spider-Man and X-Men films. Despite not being a critics’ favorite, it was praised by fans worldwide and spawned two sequels- Blade II and Blade: Trinity.
Wesley Snipes in Blade | New Line Cinema
Although Mahershala Ali is presently set to be the new Blade in the MCU, Snipes stated in an interview on the 20th Anniversary of the 1998 film that he could have made an even better fourth installment.
According to Wesley Snipes, there was a lot of conversation related to a fourth installment of Blade before the Kevin Feige studio decided to reboot the hero in their universe.
Wesley Snipes was confident about the possibilities of Blade 4
A still from Blade | New Line Cinema
Even though the Blade movie, released in 1998 became a fan favorite, the sequels witnessed some fall. The concluding project of the trilogy,...
Wesley Snipes in Blade | New Line Cinema
Although Mahershala Ali is presently set to be the new Blade in the MCU, Snipes stated in an interview on the 20th Anniversary of the 1998 film that he could have made an even better fourth installment.
According to Wesley Snipes, there was a lot of conversation related to a fourth installment of Blade before the Kevin Feige studio decided to reboot the hero in their universe.
Wesley Snipes was confident about the possibilities of Blade 4
A still from Blade | New Line Cinema
Even though the Blade movie, released in 1998 became a fan favorite, the sequels witnessed some fall. The concluding project of the trilogy,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) took fandom by storm in 2019 with the thrilling announcement of a new Blade film, a development that has been attentively awaited by moviegoers. As we embrace the future of this beloved vampire hunter, even Wesley Snipes—the original Daywalker who masterfully embodied Blade in three flicks—has passed on the proverbial torch with sage advice to Mahershala Ali, the Oscar-winning actor set to redefine the iconic role.
Wesley Snipes in Blade: Trinity | New Line Cinema
Snipes portrayed Blade in Blade, Blade II, and Blade: Trinity. And with Ali’s own admission of the severity and anticipation surrounding the character’s reawakening, including his voice cameo in the post-credits of Eternals, we understand this is more than a passing of the baton; it’s the rebirth of a legacy.
From Blade to Blade: Wesley Snipes’ Advice Guides Mahershala Ali in MCU Reboot
When news broke...
Wesley Snipes in Blade: Trinity | New Line Cinema
Snipes portrayed Blade in Blade, Blade II, and Blade: Trinity. And with Ali’s own admission of the severity and anticipation surrounding the character’s reawakening, including his voice cameo in the post-credits of Eternals, we understand this is more than a passing of the baton; it’s the rebirth of a legacy.
From Blade to Blade: Wesley Snipes’ Advice Guides Mahershala Ali in MCU Reboot
When news broke...
- 6/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Marvel recruited Mahershala Ali a while back to play the hero Blade in an upcoming film. And at the time, the original Blade Wesley Snipes had some words of wisdom for his successor.
Wesley Snipes’ advice to Mahershala Ali for Blade Wesley Snipes | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Snipes already knows what it takes to play Blade. The actor portrayed the action hero for three films in his younger years. Which allowed him to display some of his skills as a martial artist. Because of this, Snipes wanted to let Ali know that being Blade required tremendous physical commitment to do the role justice.
“Make sure you’re in shape,” Snipes once said according to Games Radar. “Try not to get hurt… The demands of an action movie is you’ve gotta be an elite athlete, and being well-conditioned to survive and to avoid injury.”
Snipes already kept himself in top condition even before he was Blade.
Wesley Snipes’ advice to Mahershala Ali for Blade Wesley Snipes | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Snipes already knows what it takes to play Blade. The actor portrayed the action hero for three films in his younger years. Which allowed him to display some of his skills as a martial artist. Because of this, Snipes wanted to let Ali know that being Blade required tremendous physical commitment to do the role justice.
“Make sure you’re in shape,” Snipes once said according to Games Radar. “Try not to get hurt… The demands of an action movie is you’ve gotta be an elite athlete, and being well-conditioned to survive and to avoid injury.”
Snipes already kept himself in top condition even before he was Blade.
- 6/12/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
I’ve been on a bit of a Larry Fessenden kick lately either intentionally or by circumstance. I really wanted to talk about the movie Late Phases which has a cameo from the man and his name in the produced by section. This led to one of our favorites in Danielle Harris wishing that more people knew about a movie she did called Stake Land. While this had a six degrees of separation angle attached to it with Late Phases star Nick Damichi also starring and writing Stake Land, it also brought back Fessenden in his comfortable producer role, oh and another cameo. We’ve gone down another rabbit hole and heard from the man himself that The Last Winter (watch it Here) is a movie of his that he wishes had been seen by more people. This movie see’s Larry in not only his producing and cameo roles...
- 6/5/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
The premise that makes up the plot of Wesley Snipesʼ Blade trilogy is an undisputed winner among all pop culture genres. Vampires and vampire hunters have been a fascination since the days of Bram Stokerʼs Dracula and it is no wonder that every other supernatural lore and mythology deals with the bloodsucking creatures of the night.
Wesley Snipes as Blade [Credit: New Line Cinema/Warner Bros.]Since Marvel was no stranger to the vices of the popular crowd, the vampire craze embedded itself within the comic book genre with the introduction of Blade. Wesley Snipesʼs titular role in the 1998 live-action film further solidified the actorʼs arc as one of the pioneering and underrated Hollywood gems who left behind a legacy with his role as the Daywalker-cum-vampire hunter.
Wesley Snipesʼs Daywalker Was Set to Fight Michael Jackson
If Michael Jackson is the Prince of Pop, Wesley Snipes is the ultimate doorstop...
Wesley Snipes as Blade [Credit: New Line Cinema/Warner Bros.]Since Marvel was no stranger to the vices of the popular crowd, the vampire craze embedded itself within the comic book genre with the introduction of Blade. Wesley Snipesʼs titular role in the 1998 live-action film further solidified the actorʼs arc as one of the pioneering and underrated Hollywood gems who left behind a legacy with his role as the Daywalker-cum-vampire hunter.
Wesley Snipesʼs Daywalker Was Set to Fight Michael Jackson
If Michael Jackson is the Prince of Pop, Wesley Snipes is the ultimate doorstop...
- 5/21/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Shift Up’s Stellar Blade launched on April 26th this year to a very positive critical and commercial reception. While the game is pretty well made and super fun throughout, there is one explorable area in the game that has been slightly divisive amongst the fanbase.
This area is The Great Desert, filled with quicksand traps that will definitely consume new players without warning, and is one of the two sandbox areas in the game, the other being The Wasteland.
The Great Desert in Stellar Blade is a Bit of a Slog
Will Shift Up tweak The Great Desert area?
Slog being literally, not figuratively, of course. The area is filled with fun side quests and some great world-building, just like The Wasteland.
While The Wasteland had mountains and traversal hiccups, The Great Desert has several quicksand traps that are hard to notice—at least on the first playthrough. You...
This area is The Great Desert, filled with quicksand traps that will definitely consume new players without warning, and is one of the two sandbox areas in the game, the other being The Wasteland.
The Great Desert in Stellar Blade is a Bit of a Slog
Will Shift Up tweak The Great Desert area?
Slog being literally, not figuratively, of course. The area is filled with fun side quests and some great world-building, just like The Wasteland.
While The Wasteland had mountains and traversal hiccups, The Great Desert has several quicksand traps that are hard to notice—at least on the first playthrough. You...
- 5/20/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
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