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Apple TV+’s The Mosquito Coast drama series premiered with seven episodes in 2021 starring Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Logan Polish, and more. Neil Cross developed the show loosely based on the novel of the same name by Paul Theroux, which was published in 1981. The story follows an inventor who uproots his family on a dangerous quest to find refuge from the U.S. government, hitmen, and cartels.

Upon release, The Mosquito Coast, critics believed that even though the show was visually very impressive, it lacked direction in terms of narrating the stories of the characters in the show. It failed to impress the audience and critics. The show has a very unique connection to Harrison Ford.

Apple TV’s The Mosquito Coast starred Justin Theroux in Harrison Ford’s place

It did not surprise the audience and critics when Apple TV+ canceled The Mosquito Coast after two seasons. The studios confirmed...

Marvel, and specifically the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has dominated the zeitgeist for nearly two decades at this point. There's always plenty of talk as to whether general audiences are getting tired of Marvel movies, and while the MCU may not be as infallible as it once was, there's still ample interest. 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine" crossed the $1 billion mark, and "Daredevil: Born Again" has been largely viewed within a positive light. Sure, every so often you get a "Captain America: Brave New World" that underperforms, but superhero movies will always have a place within the cultural landscape.

Some might argue that there are already too many Marvel movies, but they're could've been plenty more. For every Marvel project that winds up in theaters, there are numerous others where a script was written or even went into pre-production but got cancelled for one reason or another. Honestly, some of these cancelled...

Before Channing Tatum was given the chance to suit-up as Gambit in last year's Deadpool and Wolverine, the actor was all set to lead a solo X-Men spin-off as the Ragin' Cajun before the plug was pulled.

20th Century Fox's ill-fated movie went through multiple directors before finally enlisting Rise of the Planet of The Apes' Rupert Wyatt to bring the card-carrying mutant to the screen, but Disney's acquisition of Fox's assets proved to be the final nail in the coffin.

We have heard a few things about the project over the years, but Lizzy Caplan - who was cast as the unnamed female lead - has now revealed some surprising new details about the overall tone the Gambit movie was aiming for.

“It was a really cool idea,” the Zero Day star tells Business Insider. “It’s kind of odd that it got scrapped. Those movies don’t seem to ever get scrapped,...

Andy Serkis has set his sights on another tale of rebellion. The Planet of the Apes star is trading in primates for pigs in his upcoming animated adaptation of George Orwell's 1945 satirical allegory Animal Farm. As the director and possible star of the upcoming Animal Farm adaptation, Serkis has cleared the air about his mysterious and long-awaited animated directorial debut.

Speaking with Collider, screenwriter Nicholas Stoller said Serkis' Animal Farm will be a "darkly comic" yet family-friendly animated tale that puts a modern spin on the classic political satire.

After decades of Serkis trying to get his vision for Animal Farm produced, the film is finally becoming a reality. Having recently released his new romantic comedy film You're Cordially Invited on Prime Video, Stoller talked to Collider about the next project he's been working on. Stoller wrote the script for the new take on the old classic from the...

After just releasing his new romantic-comedy film You're Cordially Invited at Prime Video, Nicholas Stoller still has a busy year ahead of him. Season 2 of Platonic, his hit Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen series with Francesca Delbanco, is set to return to Apple TV+ with more friendly humor later this year. But before that, he'll take a trip to Animal Farm, as Andy Serkis's much-anticipated adaptation of the timeless George Orwell novel finally releases. Stoller was in charge of penning the final script for the political satire, helping to finally get the project over the finish line after Serkis and Rupert Wyatt began crafting it years ago. It was a one-of-a-kind opportunity that let him work alongside an artist he respects greatly and give the 1945 novel a modern update with a new approach.

Although the late, great James Caan delivered iconic performances as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and Frank in Heat, the single best role of his career may have been as the struggling English professor Axel Freed in the brilliant thriller The Gambler. Based on the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky, the film explored gambling as a legitimate addiction issue and allowed Caan to sink his teeth into one of the most despicable anti-heroes in screen history. Living up to such a beloved classic was always going to be a difficult task, but director Rupert Wyatt took it upon himself to reimagine the story of The Gambler by placing it within a modern context. The remake of The Gambler was able to differentiate itself from its predecessor thanks to a surprisingly brilliant performance by Mark Wahlberg, who delivers one of the most captivating and surprisingly earnest roles of his entire career.

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The most intense, unforgettable, and emotionally charged sequences in cinema rarely fail to elicit goosebumps, with science fiction proving to be no exception to this status quo. From the most terrifying alien movies to all the way to the best sci-fi time travel films, the genre has played host to some of the most iconic cinematic moments of all time. Sending a shiver running down their audience's collective spine, these evocative sequences have a habit of sticking in the viewer's mind long after the credits roll.

Featuring against the backdrop of some of the best sci-fi movies of all time, the most memorable movie moments that gave their audiences goosebumps can be found dotted throughout the genre's most acclaimed and successful franchises, from Alien to Planet of the Apes. Whether they be from classic stand-outs like Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan or...

Action movies are never out of favor in Hollywood, and a new epic historical action movie is finally about to get its chance to shine almost three years after it was announced. Desert Warrior is a movie that has a lot to prove as, despite its British director and all-star cast including Anthony Mackie and Ben Kingsley, the film is actually one of the biggest movies produced by Saudi Arabia’s Mbc Studios and comes with a hefty $150 million budget attached to it.

Filmed near Saudi’s futuristic city of Neom, the movie was announced as a huge step forward for the country’s film industry, and laid out their big ambitions for the expansion of Saudi film production onto an international stage. However, like so many movies, Desert Warrior has not had a smooth journey through production, including the loss and reinstating of director Rupert Wyatt on the project.

Three years ago, with some fanfare, Saudi Arabia’s first tentpole movie was announced, an action epic titled “Desert Warrior” shot in a scenic area around the site of the futuristic city of Neom with a hefty $150 million budget.

Helmed by British director director Rupert Wyatt (“Rise of the Planet of the Apes”) and featuring a top notch international cast led by “Captain America” star Anthony Mackie, Ben Kingsley, and Aiysha Hart, “Desert Warrior” – which is set in at a pre-Islamic 7th century Arabia when Saudi was made up of rival, feuding tribes forever at each other’s throats – has since been caught in a seemingly endless tempest of reshoots, recuts, and infighting.

But now “Desert Warrior,” which is produced by Saudi-owned powerhouse Mbc Studios with U.S. producer Jeremy Bolt (“Resident Evil”) and Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, seems to have finally found some peace. The symbolic epic touted...

Nowadays, it is not at all uncommon for iconic movie franchises to be revived. Studios know that one of the most effective ways to succeed at the box office is by creating new films that already have massive fan bases, as this can essentially guarantee that the film will attract a large audience. Unfortunately, many of these franchise revivals prove to be rather unsuccessful when it comes to their actual quality. A crucial danger of reviving old franchises is focusing too heavily on simply showing fans what they want to see, instead of actually providing a well-constructed story.

Thankfully, not every big-screen revival falls victim to this issue. Over the years, a handful of films have managed to find the proper balance between celebrating what audiences love about the original franchise, while also adding elements that help make the new addition a worthwhile inclusion. In doing this, the filmmakers have...

“What a wonderful day!”

So says bonobo Proximus as he riles up his crowd of ape sycophants willing to do his bidding. It’s a key introduction to the character in this summer’s blockbuster hit “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” — and one that wouldn’t have had nearly as much impact without the careful detail that went into translating human actor Kevin Durand’s performance through motion capture technology.

On November 2 at Nya West in Hollywood, Durand, director Wes Ball, and Visual Effects Supervisor Erik Winquist joined moderator and VP, Features Strategy Chris O’Falt for a panel discussion at IndieWire’s inaugural Future of Filmmaking Summit. The chat, presented by Walt Disney Studios, took a deep dive on the technology used to expand this already legendary IP, while at the same time honoring what came before.

“We didn’t want to abandon the Caesar storyline,” said Ball...

Academy Award Winner Russell Crowe will star in The Last Druid from director Will Eubank. Will Eubank penned the script with Phil Gawthorne and Carlyle Eubank. 42’s Ben Pugh is set to produce alongside Range Media Partners’ Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger, with Adrián Guerra also producing for Nostromo. Felix Farmer’s Brandon Millan and Sam Wasson will executive produce alongside George Hsieh. Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios will introduce the film during AFM next week.

The Last Druid tells the story of a Roman Emperor who discovers a secluded Druid stronghold in the mountains of Caledonia. A peaceful Celtic elder must awaken the warrior within to protect his family and people from total annihilation.

Crowe will next be seen in Sony’s Spider-Villain-Verse film Kraven the Hunter and the historical drama Nuremberg. He is repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher. Meanwhile, it was recently...

Exclusive: Almost 25 years after Russell Crowe waged war on the Roman Empire — and won an Oscar for his trouble — in Gladiator, the actor is once again set to stir the warrior within for The Last Druid.

The movie will tell the story of a Roman Emperor who discovers a secluded Druid stronghold in the mountains of Caledonia. A peaceful Celtic elder (Crowe) must take up arms to protect his family and people from annihilation. Additional casting is underway.

Stuart Ford’s AGC is launching sales on the project for the AFM. Range Media Partners and CAA Media Finance arranged financing for the picture with Nostromo and are representing the U.S. rights.

Will Eubank (Underwater) is set to direct from a script he penned with Phil Gawthorne and Carlyle Eubank.

42’s Ben Pugh is producing alongside Range Media Partners’ Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger, with Adrián Guerra also producing for Nostromo.

Exclusive: Following their 2018 critically acclaimed hit Stan & Ollie, Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are reuniting for The Players, a comedy based on the rivalry between 1800s thespians Edwin Forrest and William MacCready. Two-time Academy Award nominee Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) is directing the project from a script penned by Stan & Ollie and Philomena writer Jeff Pope.

The Players, which is set to begin production early next year in Europe, is set in 1847 New York, where Edwin Forrest (Reilly) holds the undisputed title as the country’s top Shakespearian actor. Playing magnificently to a sold out, raucous crowd every night, Edwin is “The Star”. But when critically celebrated English thespian William MacCready (Coogan) arrives from London to perform his sophisticated Hamlet, Edwin’s title is thrown into jeopardy. Each man wants what the other has, and the rivalry between them starts a hilarious and unforgettable battle of egos.

Desert Warrior was unveiled in 2021 as a rallying cry for Saudi Arabian filmmaking. Starring Captain America’s Anthony Mackie and Oscar-winner Sir Ben Kingsley, the $150M epic was set up by Riyadh media giant Mbc to project a vision of ancient Arabia to the world, inspire a new generation of local storytellers, and entice other Hollywood blockbusters to run their hands through the Gulf’s golden sands.

A cast and crew of hundreds gathered in searing heat for the production helmed by Rupert Wyatt, the respected British director who reinvigorated 20th Century’s Planet of the Apes franchise. Word soon spread of Wyatt’s spectacular footage and stirring turns from Mackie and Aiysha Hart, the movie’s heroine.

Yet three years on from shooting in Saudia Arabia, Desert Warrior remains something of a mirage. Crew members have been posting throwback photos on Instagram and openly speculating about whether the movie...

The Planet of the Apes movies had already formed a decades-spanning franchise before the more recent blockbusters began rolling in. At the time, however, few would've guessed that the new iteration would spawn a multi-billion dollar era for the IP that succeeded at the box office while contributing some of the best work in the sci-fi genre. Stretching back to 1968 with the first Planet of the Apes, the concept has endured over half a century. That film spawned four sequels throughout the 1970s, and in 2001, Tim Burton took a stab at the franchise with a Mark Wahlberg-led remake. Ten years later, the current era rolled in. Rupert Wyatt's Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which made the game-changing decision we're here to discuss, was followed by Matt Reeve's two sequels, ultimately leading to Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes this year. For the modern Apes films,...

Will Smith is set to give a talk on the opening day of the sophomore edition of the Saudi Film Confex, taking place in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh between Oct. 9-12. The event, which will welcome the Oscar-winning actor as its guest of honor, will gather both local and international industry experts to discuss how to advance and strengthen the Saudi film industry.

Smith’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” recently became Saudi Arabia’s highest-grossing film of all-time, scoring a whopping 1.7 million admissions in the country following its July 25 release. The American actor has been a recurrent presence in the kingdom in the past year, travelling to Riyadh for the premiere of “Bad Boys” back in May and giving a talk at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah last December, when he also visited Neom, a burgeoning film production destination in the north west of the...

Renowned arts executive Michael Lynch has been named acting sector head for media at Neom, Saudi Arabia’s megacity project, replacing Wayne Borg.

The appointment follows allegations that Borg, Neom’s managing director of media industries, had made racist and misogynistic comments and engaged in inappropriate workplace behaviour, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal on September 11.

Lynch previously held chief executive roles at Sydney Opera House, London’s Southbank Centre and Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District Authority before joining Neom in late 2023 as sector head of entertainment and culture – a position he will continue to hold.

Neom has been presented as a vision of the future, a $500bn megacity under construction in northwest Saudi Arabia that has spent five years positioning itself as production destination and industry hub for the Middle East and North Africa region.

However, the ambitious endeavour has been rocked by allegations that Neom’s managing director of media industries Wayne Borg has made racist and misogynistic comments, which were recorded, as well as engaging in inappropriate workplace behaviour.

According to The Wall Street Journal, after Borg was called into the office to discuss the deaths of three construction workers on the megacity,...

Apes have been strong together since 1968, with the Planet of the Apes series being one of the most popular and longest-running science fiction franchises on the big screen. The newest entry to hit the cinema is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which follows the continuity of the rebooted trilogy from the 2010s. Those films were very successful and widely regarded by many, but one film in particular stood out among the rest.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was the best in the newer series, and it might be perhaps the crown jewel of the franchise as a whole. Upping the ante in both scale and quality next to its predecessor, it encapsulated the themes of the brand and paved the way for a dark war to come. It was also something of a subversive movie in a way that few other blockbusters can get away with,...

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Caesar has become the face of the modern Planet of the Apes franchise, as well as the loyal apes who stand by his side. There's the wise and kind-hearted orangutan Maurice, the violent human-hating bonobo Koba, and the loyal and fierce Rocket. Caesar is the titular primate who begins the uprising of apes in the human world and becomes a messianic legend 300 years after he died in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Due to Caesar's teachings having a large influence on the conflict between Noa and Proximus Caesar in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, many fans are...

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When Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes went into production, fans were curious about how it would connect to the previous trilogy. That narrative told the story of Caesar, an ape experiment who was part of the human mission to cure Alzheimer's. Instead, the project led to the Simian Flu outbreak, with humanity being rendered primitive, and apes taking over the world due to their heightened intelligence.

Sadly, Caesar died after showing compassion in 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes. It led to many fans asking how the new movie would pick up...

Hulu is widely regarded as one of the best streaming services in the world, having launched in 2007 and later acquired by The Walt Disney Company. As a result, the quality of the content selection has improved substantially over time, resulting in a library comparable to other major streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video.

Naturally, Hulu offers an abundance of alternatives for its users, ranging from Korean dramas to vintage films that are difficult to find. More often than not, the streaming service provides the content on a monthly basis, with a slew of films made available to viewers looking for something new. With that in mind, here's every movie coming to Hulu in September 2024.

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, released in 2014, is the second installment in the rebooted series, followed...

For several years, Channing Tatum was trying to get a film based on the Marvel Comics character Gambit off the ground at Fox. The project passed through the hands of directors Rupert Wyatt, Doug Liman, and Gore Verbinski, but never made it into production. Then Fox was bought out by Disney, the home of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the Gambit plans were set aside. Tatum said he was traumatized when the project was scrapped: “Once Gambit went away, I was so traumatized… I shut off my Marvel machine. I haven’t been able to see any of the movies. I loved that character. It was just too sad. It was like losing a friend because I was so ready to play him.” So it was nice that Tatum’s friend Ryan Reynolds gave him the chance to finally bring his version of the character to life on screen in Deadpool & Wolverine – and today,...

Captive State delves into an alien-occupied Chicago, portraying a human revolt against oppressive extraterrestrial rulers. Characters like Caesar and Gabe represent the incited heroes in challenging environments, emphasizing inspirational forces against adversity. Captive State highlights the potential monster within humanity, reflecting a cautionary tale mirroring the darker aspects of society.

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If you're a Planet of the Apes fan, there's no better time to be alive. Hollywood has the old-school movies, as well as the reboot that Mark Wahlberg tried to lead. Though the latter didn't pan out, Fox eventually pivoted in a smart way with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which launched a more successful trilogy of movies, and now, a franchise.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a brilliant reinvention from director Rupert Wyatt, showing how an attempted cure for Alzheimer's Disease resulted in a virus killing humans,...

The Planet of the Apes franchise consists of four different continuities, including the original pentalogy, a 2001 remake, a reboot trilogy, and the 2024 film. The original timeline features a complex story where apes rule and humans are slaves, ending with a reveal that the planet is actually a post-apocalyptic Earth. The Caesar timeline begins with the escape of characters from Earth to the past, leading to an alternate history with Caesar leading an ape uprising for equality.

The complete Planet of the Apes timeline is actually made up of four separate continuities established over the course of the entire franchise. To date, the Planet of the Apes movie franchise spans over 55 years and includes the original pentalogy, a 2001 remake directed by Tim Burton, a reboot trilogy starring Andy Serkis as Caesar, and the 2024 film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Pierre Boulle's 1963 novel La Plante des Singes served as...

A.J. LoCascio, the voice actor for Gambit/Remy LeBeau in the critically acclaimed series X-Men '97, has put his unique spin on Channing Tatum's now-iconic line from Deadpool & Wolverine.

In a recent social media post, LoCascio shared a clip of himself delivering the line in Gambit's distinct New Orleans Cajun accent. The post humorously captioned the clip, "'Wooimbouttamakeanameformyselfere' X-Men '97 Gambit Edition." LoCascio took over the role of Gambit from Chris Potter in the animated series.

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Channing Tatum was initially set to portray Gambit in a solo film, a project that experienced multiple delays over the years. In 2014, Lauren Shuler Donner...

Exclusive: Lionsgate is in negotiations with Rupert Wyatt to direct the Black List screenplay Boxman from screenwriter Adam Yorke.

The thriller takes place after a botched bank heist leaves 19 people locked inside a state-of-the-art vault, and the FBI recruits the world’s foremost box man from federal prison so he can break them out before they suffocate inside.

Boxman will be produced by 42’s Ben Pugh & Josh Varney and Range Media Partners’ Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger. Casey Durant and Aj Bourscheid will executive produce for Range.

Meredith Wieck and Jon Humphrey are overseeing for Lionsgate. Lionsgate’s Bonnie Stylides is negotiating the deal.

Wyatt’s film credits include The Escapist and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He most recently served as executive producer of the Apple TV+ series Mosquito Coast. He is represented by UTA and 42.

Yorke is represented by The Characters Talent Agency, Heroes and Villains Entertainment,...

"Woo, ah'm 'bout to make a name for mah-self 'ere."

20th Century Fox spent years trying to get a Gambit movie off the ground, facing constant creative issues. Rupert Wyatt, Doug Liman, and Gore Verbinski were all attached to direct at one time or another but, just as the project started taking shape, the Disney/Fox merger happened.

We thought that was it for Channing Tatum's hope to play the iconic X-Man, but he got a second chance to suit up as the Cajun in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Talking to Variety at the premiere of Blink Twice yesterday evening, Tatum was asked if he'll finally get his wish to star in a Gambit movie.

"I sure hope so," he told the trade. "From your mouth to God’s ears. Write it into existence, my friend. Please." As for whether he's spoken to Marvel Studios, Tatum added, "Of course I’ve said it.

Channing Tatum’s Gambit dreams were shattered, leaving him in a whirlwind of frustration. After years of gearing up to play the iconic X-Men character, the project’s sudden cancellation hit him hard. While fans were bummed, Tatum felt the loss even more deeply.

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He’d envisioned himself as the charismatic thief, and the setback was crushing. Dive into the emotional rollercoaster of Tatum’s Gambit saga and how this missed opportunity rocked his world!

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Channing Tatum’s dream of playing the charismatic anti-hero Gambit was a wild ride that fizzled out. His quest to bring the Marvel icon to life hit a rollercoaster of development hell, studio shake-ups, and, in the end, a gut-wrenching cancellation.

In a recent tweet from Discussing Film,...

Did you remember that Channing Tatum nearly played Gambit in 2006's "X-Men: The Last Stand"? The actor has been vocally interested in the Cajun mutant character for a long time, and I vaguely recalled that he missed out on being cast in the part in 2009's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" due to a scheduling conflict with his starring role in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," but I never knew that years before that, he came close to playing Gambit in "X-Men 3" before that character was ultimately written out of that movie.

All this to say, Channing Tatum has had Gambit on the brain for close to 20 years, and after seemingly dozens of starts and stops developing a solo movie in which he would star as the card-throwing thief with a heart of gold, he finally managed to play the part in a much-discussed cameo in "Deadpool & Wolverine.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Deadpool & Wolverine!

Deadpool & Wolverine integrates new characters into the MCU, with a surprise appearance from Channing Tatum as Gambit. The film is packed with Easter Eggs and references that add depth when viewed in the larger Marvel context. Channing Tatum's long-awaited role as Gambit finally gets realized in a memorable way, offering fans a unique treat.

Deadpool & Wolverine spends much of its runtime integrating several exciting characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the feature of one cast hero who never appeared in any previous film. Deadpool & Wolverine contains countless Easter Eggs and references, and many of these become even better when understanding the larger context surrounding them. Like the character of Deadpool himself, Deadpool & Wolverine is a self-aware film, and just about every joke or cameo seems to pull from the greater legacy of Marvel beyond its simple inclusion.

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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,...

Spoiler Alert !!!'Deadpool & Wolverine' Spoilers Ahead!!!

After a long, long wait, Deadpool & Wolverine has finally hit the theatres, and the buzz surrounding it is pretty much at its peak. Just as expected, the Ryan Reynolds starrer is perfectly overflowing with all the cameos fans had been promised and has also done a lot of characters justice ― like Channing Tatum’s Gambit.

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Yes, you read that right. As it turns out, after years and years and years of heartbreak, failures, and ideas that could never materialize, Tatum has finally debuted as Remy LeBeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe through one of the most surprising and easily the best cameos in Hugh Jackman’s latest superhero blockbuster.

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Years ago, after Remy LeBeau’s first...

Spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine" follow.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is finally upon us (you can read our review right here), and like most Marvel Cinematic Universe movies these days, it's loaded with fun, surprising cameos. Some of these cameos have been long-rumored leading up to the release of the movie, and others are big surprises. Midway through the film, a large number of guest stars show up to team up with Deadpool and Wolverine.

They include Elektra (Jennifer Garner), Blade (Wesley Snipes), X-23 (Dafne Keen), and Gambit (Channing Tatum). Elektra, Blade, and X-23 are all characters returning from previous movies, with the actors who originally played them reprising their roles. But Gambit is a bit of a wild card. While Gambit appeared in the dreadful movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," the character was portrayed by Taylor Kitsch in that movie, not Tatum. But as it turns out, Tatum came very, very...

The Star Trek reboot introduced the adventures of the legendary Spock and Kirk to a whole new generation. The reboot was initiated by J.J. Abrams, who did not return as director to the third film Star Trek Beyond. Despite the film earning over $343 million and a fourth film in development, several issues reportedly went wrong with the film behind the scenes.

One of them was lead actor Chris Pine, who played James Kirk in the reboot getting a black eye while filming a scene in the threequel. The actor was reportedly punched by Idris Elba, who mistakenly gave him a black eye. However, it did not stop the actor from brushing it off and finishing the movie in true Kirk fashion.

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After J.J. Abrams rebooted...

In the last couple decades, it's been as safe to assume that big-budget blockbusters arrive almost every week as it is to assume that many of the people directing those films aren't very big names. The days of directors like Steven Spielberg or Tony Scott or Michael Bay regularly directing blockbusters have mostly gone by the wayside. More often than not, studios have passed their big-deal intellectual property titles to filmmakers who aren't household names, perhaps hoping that they'll hew to the company line instead of injecting their own personal flair into the proceedings. 

This week marks the arrival of one such film, the Universal Pictures/Warner Bros. Pictures film "Twisters," which serves as a long-awaited sequel (kind of) to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister." It also serves as the first film for director Lee Isaac Chung since his Oscar-winning 2020 indie family drama "Minari." Chung's past feature work doesn't suggest he'd...

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes raised the bar for the franchise with a complex narrative and character development. The sequels, War and Kingdom, continued to elevate the franchise with intense, gut-wrenching stories. A Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel could be the "Dawn" of a new trilogy, building on themes and characters.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes came out 10 years ago in July 2014, and it has been my favorite Planet of the Apes movie ever since. There have been 10 Planet of the Apes movies since the inception of the franchise in 1968, not to mention all the comic books and other expanded universe materials. While not every Planet of the Apes film is set in the same continuity, the series is widely considered one of the best sci-fi franchises of all time. 2024 marked the beginning of a new chapter in the saga following the prequel trilogy.

You’ll be able to watch Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes at home from 9th of July as the ape-tastic film debuts on digital.

Wes Ball’s Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes has enjoyed a successful cinema run, grossing over $300m at the global box office, but if you’re looking to watch the film from the comfort of your sofa, we’ve got you covered.

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes will be available to buy and rent digitally from 9th July.

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Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is the long-awaited continuation of the Planet Of The Apes franchise. The franchise got a boost with the trilogy that started with Rupert Wyatt’s Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes in 2011. The trilogy,...

June 4, 2024 – Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley, beloved James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan and Star Wars universe luminary Mark Hamill form the ultimate vocal rogues’ gallery in Mofac Animation’s upcoming The King of Kings, an animated family film inspired by a little-known short story by Charles Dickens depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ.

Kingsley voices High Priest Caiaphas, who presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus. Hamill takes on the role of King Herod, who, according to the Gospel of Matthew, ordered the Massacre of the Innocents in an attempt to kill Jesus as an infant. And Brosnan gives animated life to Pontius Pilate, who ultimately ordered the crucifixion of Jesus. The triumvirate of villainous voices further enhances the A-list cast behind the faith-based animated film, which also includes Academy Award & Emmy Award winners Kenneth Branagh (Belfast) and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), Golden Globe...

In a galaxy far, far away, where apes reign supreme, director Wes Ball appears to be planning on revolutionizing the Planet of the Apes franchise by transforming it into a sprawling sci-fi saga akin to Star Wars. Going bigger and better with each film, shooting for the stars seems to be the only possibility awaiting the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel.

A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) | 20th Century Studios

Although the plan hasn’t been officially confirmed, it seems the only possible outcome, considering how the concept of space and extraterrestrial happenings has been a recurring part of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Further, considering Wes Ball’s desire to steer the franchise towards the 1968 original movie, a route through the cosmos seems the only way.

While this might be a far-fetched dream, a closer look at the franchise’s trajectory...

Started way back in 1968, the Planet of the Apes franchise has come a long way from its simian roots. After reboots and new iterations, the series ushered in a new direction following Rupert Wyatt’s 2011 flick, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which introduced the character of Caesar.

Now more than a decade later in actual life and about 300 years as per the lore, the latest edition, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, starring Freya Allan has kick-started a new saga.

A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios

The latest turn of events finds the apes as the dominant species on the planet and humans reduced to a feral state. In the twist of proceedings, as Allan’s character gains center-piece attraction and starts becoming pivotal to the story, easter eggs can be drawn to her all the way back to the start of the franchise.

Noa's journey in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is about rebuilding the future with important allies like Mae, Anaya, and Soona. Raka is a symbol of hope and unity who sacrifices himself to protect Mae and inspire Noa to uphold Caesar's ideals of peace and compassion. The potential for a sequel lies in Noa finding Raka alive, bridging clans for a peaceful coexistence and guiding Mae towards redemption.

The following contains spoilers for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, now playing in theaters.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the Planet of the Apes reboot is that these films don't just focus on one core hero. While the movies by Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves revolved around the great chimpanzee, Caesar, there were other integral cogs in his heroic journey. One of those is his son Cornelius and an orangutan friend named Maurice.

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Matt Reeves' Dawn of the Planet of the Apes gets aspects of ape behavior correct, including its portrayal of sign language and hunting coordination. The film makes the apes' eyes more human-like than they really are. After the failure of Tim Burton's remake, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes solidified the reboot franchise's success.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes earns a high accuracy score from a primate expert. Released in 2014, the second installment in the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise marks director Matt Reeves' first installment in the saga. The sequel takes place about 10 years after 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes, following Caesar (Andy Serkis) as he forms a tentative alliance with a human, Malcolm (Jason Clarke), to prevent all-out war between human and ape-kind.

In a recent video for Insider, primate expert Mireya Mayor analyzes scenes from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,...

Planet Of The Apes Reboot Franchise Ranked As Per Budget(Photo Credit –IMDb)

The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been released in theatres and is doing well. The film is being praised for its spectacular visuals, and it involves many actors using motion captures to play the Apes on screen like in the previous films. It is no surprise that it takes quite a few million to create such a cinematic experience on screen. Today, we have brought you a budget comparison of the Planet of the Apes reboot movies. Keep scrolling for more.

The original movie, Planet of the Apes, was released in 1968 which was followed by the sequels Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). In addition to the movies, there were TV series as well.

[This story contains spoilers for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.]

Kevin Durand is all smiles right now. The Thunder Bay native doesn’t have the energy of an actor who’s nearly three decades into their career. If you didn’t know any better, his enthusiasm would lead you to believe that he’s a wide-eyed and bushy-tailed newcomer. With recent projects like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Abigail and the upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun, it’s understandable why Durand is savoring this moment that harks back to when Lost introduced his unforgiving mercenary Martin Keamy in season four (2008).

With Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes outperforming opening weekend box office expectations at $58.4 million, the long-term outlook for the sci-fi franchise is rather sunny right now, and despite his cliff-falling ending, Durand is not ruling out a return for his baddie, Proximus Caesar.

“Does Proximus crawl out of that ocean?...

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the 10th and latest entry in the 56-year-old science fiction film series, made more than $58 million at the box office in its opening weekend. Not only did the movie exceed analysts’ expectations but it proved that seven years after the previous film in the cycle, and nearly six decades since the whole barrel of monkeys started, there is still an audience out there for this venerable and fascinating concept.

Which is all the more impressive when you consider how much of a unicorn this series is among the various stories, brands, and “intellectual property” revisited time and again by modern film studios. Whereas other franchises are eager at constantly revisiting their pasts, the Apes movies have proved remarkably elastic in stretching their concepts in the direction of new ideas and stories. There is of course some pushback by fans. A brief perusal of...

Matt Reeves believed that he was going to be fired from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes when he suggested one crucial change to the plot point. He was brought in to helm the film in October 2012 after Rupert Wyatt, the first film’s director, dropped out of the project. Reeves suggested telling the story from Caesar’s point of view and beginning the film during the creation of ape civilization rather than in a post-apocalyptic world.

Matt Reeves suggested some radical changes for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes when he took over the film

However, the studio trusted Reeves’ creative vision and allowed him to tell the story he intended. It became one of the best decisions by the studio as Reeves ended up making the highest-grossing film in the Planet of the Apes franchise.

Matt Reeves Feared He Would Be Fired For One Radical Change...

Planet of the Apes franchise is not going to end its run with the fourth film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The producers recently revealed in an interview that the original plan for the franchise was to do nine films. Although many expected the films to drop significantly in quality by this time, the films are surprisingly maintaining a regular good standard. However, fans still believe that aiming for nine films might be stretching the luck of the films.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth installment in the modern Planet of the Apes franchise

The latest film in the franchise was the first one not to feature Andy Serkis in the role of the intelligent chimpanzee. It starred Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, and William H. Macy. The film is written by Josh Friedman and directed by Wes Ball.

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To say that anticipation is high for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would be a significant understatement. The Planet of the Apes franchise is one of the most influential in science fiction history, and the most recent prequel trilogy starring Andy Serkis featured groundbreaking motion capture effects that changed the industry forever. The strong directorial choices made by filmmakers Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves ensured that any new installment in the series had a high bar to clear, but Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has a strong director behind it. Before the science fiction prequel, director Wes Ball helmed all three installments of The Maze Runner franchise.