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Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz are two of the most enduring children’s fantasy books of the past 160 years. The two stories have been compared to each other numerous times. However, Alice in Wonderland is the far better book for multiple reasons.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ wouldn’t be the same without ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, had an immense impact on the fantasy genre. It led to many imitations and popularized the trope of small children going to another world and coming back. Who knows if we would have J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, C.S. Lewis’ Narnia books, or Jim Henson’s Labyrinth without it?

The most famous book inspired by Alice in Wonderland is L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. According to The Annotated Wizard of Oz, Baum was a fan...

Bryn Chainey’s “Rabbit Trap,” starring Dev Patel, Rosy McEwen, and Jade Croot, is a three-hander folk horror deeply rooted in Welsh lore and the precarious balance between humans and the natural world. It concerns a couple (Patel and McEwen) living in a remote cottage who suddenly have a strange child (Croot) burrowing into their lives after they disturb a Tylwyth Teg fairy ring.

“You might try to bury something, but something, it’ll grow,” Chainey said of the traumas lurking at the fringes of the new Midnight section thriller. “I grew up loving the illustrations of Brian Froud. He’s the guy that designed ‘The Dark Crystal’ and ‘Labyrinth,’ and he wrote these amazing books about fairies and goblins and pixies, all the folklore of the Celtic part of the U.K.”

“For me as a kid, these things were real, they were just an extension of nature,” Chainey continued.

The Midnight strand at the Sundance Film Festival has come into its own in the last few years, showcasing films that push the increasingly conservative boundaries of genre. One of this year’s offerings — the U.K.-shot Rabbit Trap, written and directed by Bryn Chainey — did that a little too successfully for some. Drawing on ancient folklore, fables and myths, Chainey’s film was branded a ‘folk horror’, a promise the film could not live up to.

Though it is certainly disturbing at times, Rabbit Trap is hard to describe and even harder to put a category to, which is appropriate since the whole film is trying to talk about things that cannot be put into words. It stars Dev Patel as Darcy, who works as a sound engineer for his wife Daphne (Rosy McEwan), who makes experimental music at their home in a remote Welsh cottage. The year...

The feeling of watching the film Rabbit Trap is one that is comparable perhaps only to the first time you hear your favorite song through a pair of actually good headphones. What was once a familiar old friend, is now something new, something different. Where once only silence was heard, now new frequencies and new sonic pathways open up from places that always dwelled under the surface, yet until now had never been accessible to you. Yes, this film is quite a bit like that.

Rabbit Trap is the story of Daphne (Rosy McEwan), an analog synth obsessed avant-garde musician, and her husband, Darcy (Dev Patel), a introverted sound designer who spends his days lugging his audio equipment into the forest to record the sounds of nature at work. Seeking to immerse themselves in both their art and their relationship, the couple decides to sequester themselves in a scaredy populated forest home in Wales.

People just vibing, not a cell phone in sight…You just can’t have a modern movie without technology playing a factor in the story. And so Robert Eggers won’t, saying he has no intention of ever making a movie set in the present day.

Robert Eggers recently spoke with Rotten Tomatoes about his clear passion for period pieces and if he would ever do something more modern. “The idea of having to photograph a car makes me ill. And the idea of photographing a cellphone is just death. And to make a contemporary story you have to photograph a cellphone, it’s just how life is, so no…” He added that the the most recent he thinks he would go would be the 1950s, but he thinks capping it before World War II would be his true limit.

For reference, Robert Eggers’ films’ time periods range from The...

Robert Eggers has claimed the idea of making a contemporary movie makes him "ill".The 41-year-old filmmaker, whose previous works have covered New England in the 1630s and 1890s, with 'The Witch' and 'The Lighthouse' respectively, the Viking era with 'The Northman' and 1830s Transylvania with latest offering 'Nosferatu', can't bear the idea of having to film modern inventions such as cars and mobile phones.He told Rotten Tomatoes: “The idea of having to photograph a car makes me ill. “And the idea of photographing a cellphone is just death. And to make a contemporary story you have to photograph a cellphone — it’s just how life is — so no.”The filmmaker admitted he is unlikely to stray beyond World War II - which took place between 1939 and 1945 - for a future project.Asked if there's a specific time period "ceiling" he would travel to,...

Robert Eggers has zero plans to make contemporary movies, featuring modern-day inventions and technology.

The Nosferatu director recently told Rotten Tomatoes that the idea of making such projects makes him feel “ill.”

“The idea of having to photograph a car makes me ill,” Eggers said. “And the idea of photographing a cellphone is just death. And to make a contemporary story you have to photograph a cellphone — it’s just how life is — so no [I won’t be making any modern-set films].”

The filmmaker has helmed several projects that have spanned periods from 1630s and 1890s New England to the Viking Era, including 2015’s The Witch, 2019’s The Lighthouse and 2022’s The Northman, respectively. Most recently, Nosferatu, starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult and Bill Skarsgård, was set in 1830s Transylvania.

Elsewhere in the interview, Eggers was asked exactly how modern he would potentially go for a project. He responded, “I don’t know. I might go potentially...

Never say never, but Nosferatu filmmaker Robert Eggers is pretty much dead-set on not making a contemporary movie.

The auteur — whose pics have spanned 1630’s and 1890’s New England, the Viking Era (2022’s The Northman) and now 1830’s Transylvania (four-time Oscar-nominated Nosferatu) — said in a recent interview with Rotten Tomatoes that the thought of such a project makes him feel “ill.”

“The idea of having to photograph a car makes me ill,” he began. “And the idea of photographing a cellphone is just death. And to make a contemporary story you have to photograph a cellphone — it’s just how life is — so no.”

When asked to specify the “ceiling” of which time periods Eggers would fancy traveling to, he answered: “I don’t know. I might go potentially to 1950 but before World War II is more inviting for my imagination.”

Eggers has previously expressed this sentiment,...

It has been a full couple of weeks for Robert Eggers. Nosferatu, his Gothic remake of the 1922 classic, is leading the box office with $156 million so far. A few days ago, cinephiles got word that he's staying in the Universal monster motif with Werwulf coming next. (No relation with the foible-ridden "Dark Universe.")

Now comes the announcement that the cerebral moviemaker is going to make a sequel to the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. The film starred the wit and whimsy of Jim Henson, who created a compelling story and fascinating puppets for a fantasy world featuring Ziggy Stardust himself, David Bowie.

Eggers signed on to direct and co-write with his creative partner Sjón, with whom he collaborated on The Northman. Variety reported Chris and Eleanor Columbus are slated to produce the film with Lisa Henson. Also along for the ride is Jim's son, Brian Henson, who will be executive producing.

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Robert Eggers is one of the few directors left in Hollywood making a name for themselves under the old auteur model, where people become interested in their movies because they made them, not because they're tied to some already-established IP. Between The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman and now Nosferatu, Eggers has forged his own path and actually succeeded. It's pretty much him and Christopher Nolan holding that particular fort.

And Eggers will continue to blaze new trails with a new movie called Werwulf. He's already covered witches and vampires, so this seems like the next natural step. But Deadline reports that he's signed on to make a sequel to Labyrinth, the 1986 dark fantasy movie starring Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, and a bunch of Jim Henson puppets.

The original movie follows a teenager (Connelley) who must descend into a frightening labyrinth in order to rescue her little brother, who has been kidnapped by the singing,...

Robert Eggers has teased he might be working on a new ‘Labyrinth’ movie.Reports the ‘Nosferatu’ director, 41, was set to helm a sequel to the 1986 fantasy cult classic first began to surface earlier this week, and Eggers has not denied the speculation, instead saying he “always [has] a ton of things in development”.When asked about the ‘Labyrinth’ rumours by ComicBook.com, Eggers said: “The thing is, I always have a ton of things in development because you need to survive this industry, and you don’t know what is going to hit next. But I definitely want the next film I make to be an original movie.” Deadline has since reported Eggers is indeed set to direct a new ‘Labyrinth’ film for TriStar Pictures, which the outlet claims will be a sequel instead of a remake of Jim Henson’s original movie.While plot details about the movie are currently unknown,...

Jeff Sneider recently reported that Nosferatu director Robert Eggers was set to helm a new Labyrinth movie, and while some were quick to dismiss the rumor, it's now been confirmed.

Back in 2020, we got word that Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson had signed on to helm a sequel to Jim Henson's fantasy classic for Sony-owned studio TriStar Pictures. Updates have pretty much been non-existent since, and we had heard that another filmmaker was being sought for the project - we just didn't expect it to be Eggers!

According to Deadline, Eggers is also set to write the project with frequent collaborator Sjón for TriStar. Producers will include Lisa Henson, Chris Columbus, and Eleanor Columbus, while Brian Henson will executive produce.

We also have confirmation that the movie will be a direct sequel, not a reboot. Whether this means we'll see Jennifer Connolly back as Sarah and a new...

Robert Eggers will tackle the long awaited Labyrinth 2, and it’s now been announced. A bit more information here.

It’s been an exciting week for Robert Eggers. His remake of Nosferatu has been hugely successful, and it was recently confirmed that his next film will be Werwulf, due out at the end of 2026. Even got through the spell checker, that.

But there’s more! According to Deadline, the filmmaker has closed a deal to write and direct a new Labyrinth film for TriStar Pictures.

The original Labyrinth is a much loved cult classic from 1986. It saw the great Jim Henson direct from a screenplay by Monty Python member Terry Jones.

The story follows sixteen year old Sarah, played by Jennifer Connelly, who must navigate a treacherous maze in order to save her baby brother from The Goblin King, Jareth, played by David Bowie. Throughout her journey, Sarah encounters...

A sequel to the cult classic Labyrinth is in the works!

The original movie came out in 1986, directed by Jim Henson, and starred the late David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly in her breakout role.

Now, Nosferatu writer and director Robert Eggers is the latest name attached the sequel for TriStar Pictures.

Keep reading to find out more…

Previously, The Black Phone‘s Scott Derrickson has been attached to direct and Maggie Levin has been attached to write the script.

Eggers will pen the script with his writing partner Sjón, with Harry Potter‘s Chris Columbus and his daughter Eleanor producing alongside Lisa Henson. Brian Henson will also executive produce.

Labyrinth followed “Sarah (Connelly) as she races against time navigating a mysterious labyrinth to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King Jareth (Bowie).” It also featured original songs by David Bowie.

In case you missed it, it was just announced...

Thanks to Robert Eggers' vampire film "Nosferatu" and Coralie Fargeat's "The Substance," horror had a surprisingly strong showing at the 2025 Oscar nominations. But instead of resting on his laurels and high-fiving Bill Skarsgård for delivering a gruesomely fresh take on the horror icon Count Orlok, Eggers has already set his sights on a new movie, the excellently-named 13th century werewolf tale "Werwulf." Oh, and if that wasn't enough to keep him working for a while, Deadline reports that he's also now closed a deal with TriStar pictures to co-write and direct a sequel to "Labyrinth." 

The original 1986 "Labyrinth" is a marvel. The Jim Henson movie rolls out amazing sights and sounds as it tells us about Sarah's (Jennifer Connelly) quest to retrieve her brother (Toby Froud) from the clutches of Jareth the Goblin King. It's a creature fest, musical, fantasy film, and a bona fide classic -- and since Eggers...

Well, the rumors are true. Just a day after Focus Features announced “Werwulf,” another Robert Eggers project, got the green light, the “Nosferatu” director has lined up another upcoming movie. And, yes, it’s a sequel to “Labyrinth,” which Eggers has been connected to since his latest hit theaters last Christmas.

Read More: Robert Eggers Clarifies His Potential Involvement In ‘Labyrinth’ Reboot: “I Always Have A Ton Of Things In Development”

Deadine reports that Eggers closed a deal with Tristar Pictures today to write and direct a follow-up to the 1986 fantasy film.

Continue reading ‘Labyrinth’: Robert Eggers Closes Deal To Write & Direct Sequel For TriStar at The Playlist.

He's conquered the realms of witches (The Witch), vampires (Nosferatu), and very soon will have taken a 13th century set stab at werewolves too (Werwulf), but emerging master of the macabre Robert Eggers has already decided where his watchful eye will be cast next — and we'll bet it's not somewhere you had on your Eggers bingo card. Hot on the heels of scoring four Oscar nominations for his take on F.W. Murnau's Gothic chiller Nosferatu, Deadline is reporting that Eggers has closed a deal to write and direct a sequel to Jim Henson's 1986 dark fantasy Labyrinth at TriStar.

According to Deadline, the film — which is explicitly stated to be a sequel to rather than a remake of the cult Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie starring classic — is being penned by Eggers alongside Icelandic poet Sjón, his co-writer on both The Northman and the upcoming Werwulf. As you'd imagine,...

On the heels of his now-Oscar-nominated Nosferatu, Robert Eggers has now closed a deal to write and direct a sequel to cult classic Labyrinth.

Rather than acting as a remake of the 1986 Jim Henson film, the upcoming Labyrinth movie will continue the narrative. The film is being produced by TriStar Pictures alongside Lia Henson, Chris and Eleanor Columbus, and Brian Henson, who will be serving as Executive Producer.

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Reportedly, efforts to develop a Labyrinth sequel have been underway since 2017, when Scott Derrickson was attached to a previous version of a script. The current production will be moving forward with a script to be co-written by Eggers and his The Northman collaborator Sjón. Plot details are currently under wraps.

This morning, Nosferatu secured four Oscar nominations. Revisit our review of the film, and see the full list of 2025 Oscar nominations here.

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Robert Eggers reminds me of the babe. What babe? The babe with the power to finally, at long last, bring a sequel to Jim Henson‘s Labyrinth into the world! A day after announcing his Werwulf film project for Focus Features and Nosferatu coming to digital platforms, Robert Eggers confirms he’s writing and directing a Labyrinth sequel for TriStar Pictures. I am freaking the f**k out, friends. Labyrinth is one of my favorite films of all time, and the thought of Eggers taking the reins for a sequel to Jim Henson’s 1986 classic fantasy film is giving me life!

Plot details for Eggers’s Labyrinth sequel remain more mysterious than Jareth’s magnificent package, though sources say the film is a sequel, not a remake, to Henson’s timeless, puppet-populated masterpiece. Eggers will write the script with Sjón, his writing partner for 2022’s The Northman. The duo is...

Robert Eggers is getting very busy. A day after setting up his next film, “Werwulf,” at Focus Features, the director of “Nosferatu” and “The Northman” has closed a deal with TriStar Pictures to direct a sequel to “Labyrinth.”

Released in 1986, “Labyrinth” starred Jennifer Connolly as a teen who, frustrated with taking care of her infant half-brother, wishes for him to be taken away by the goblins in a fantasy book she is reading. Her rash wish is granted by the Goblin King Jareth, played by David Bowie, who gives her 13 hours to find her brother in a magical labyrinth before he is turned into a goblin forever.

Initially a box office dud with $34 million grossed against a $25 million budget, “Labyrinth” became a cult classic thanks to Bowie’s performance and the intricate puppet creatures created by director Jim Henson and his team. Details on the sequel’s plot are being kept under wraps.

“Nosferatu” director Robert Eggers is set to write and direct the sequel to Jim Henson’s the 1986 cult fantasy movie “Labyrinth” for TriStar Pictures, Variety has confirmed.

Eggers is writing the project with his writing partner Sjón, while Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus are producing alongside Lisa Henson. Brian Henson is executive producing.

The sequel originally had Scott Derrickson set to direct. When asked about the status of the project for TriStar Pictures and Jim Henson Pictures in 2023, Derrickson admitted it was “a tough nut to crack” and apparently exited after that. The script had been set to be written by Maggie Levin, and it was being described as a sequel at the time.

Directed by Jim Henson, the original “Labyrinth” starred David Bowie as the Goblin King and Jennifer Connelly as a teenager who must save her baby brother, along with a slew of Henson puppets, in an imaginative...

In addition to the just announced 13th century werewolf movie Werwulf for Focus Features, director Robert Eggers will also be writing and directing a follow-up to the Jim Henson classic Labyrinth for TriStar Pictures, Deadline reports this afternoon.

According to the outlet, Eggers has “closed a deal” to make the movie for TriStar.

Deadline further details, “Plot details for Eggers’ Labyrinth are under wraps, but we’re told the film is a sequel, rather than a remake of Jim Henson’s 1986 classic.”

In Labyrinth, which starred David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly…

A 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King.

Eggers is co-writing the script with frequent collaborator Sjón. Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce alongside Lisa Henson.

Brian Henson will be executive producing Eggers’ Labyrinth sequel.

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It’s been a big week for Robert Eggers.

A day after Focus Features’ announcement of Werwulf, which he’s set as his next film on the heels of Nosferatu, we’ve learned that the filmmaker has closed his deal to write and direct a new Labyrinth film for TriStar Pictures.

The news comes following the unveiling of the 2025 Oscar nominations, which included four for Eggers’ hit vampire flick in the Cinematography, Costume Design, Production Design and Makeup and Hairstyling categories.

Plot details for Eggers’ Labyrinth are under wraps, but we’re told the film is a sequel to, rather than a remake of, Jim Henson’s 1986 classic. Eggers is writing the script with Sjón, his collaborator on 2022 Viking actioner The Northman and with whom he’s also working on Werwulf. Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce alongside Lisa Henson, with Brian Henson executive producing.

A beloved musical fantasy starring...

Robert Eggers and Luca Guadagnino have more in common than the fact that they were both left off the Best Director list at this morning's Oscar nominations. These past few months, it seems like they've been in a race of their own to announce the most upcoming projects. Guadagnino got...

Just days after Robert Eggers‘ “Nosferatu” hit theaters last Christmas, rumors began to swirl about the director’s next project, with a reboot/sequel to the 1986 fantasy film “Labyrinth” leading the pack. But is there any validity to that story?

Read More: Robert Eggers Has “Five Things Going On” & Is Unsure What His Next Film Will Be

Eggers clarified his potential involvement in the project to ComicBook in a new interview.

Continue reading Robert Eggers Clarifies His Involvement In Potential ‘Labyrinth’ Reboot: “I Always Have A Ton Of Things In Development” at The Playlist.

Warwick Davis, the British actor and comedian best known for starring in Lucasfilm’s Willow and its follow-up series on Disney+, is set to be awarded with a BAFTA Fellowship at the Ee BAFTA Film Awards, taking place on Sunday, February 16.

The BAFTA Fellowship recognizes those who have made an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television. Davis is just the latest in a long line of luminaries to receive the honor, the most recent being actress Samantha Morton last year.

“The Fellowship, to me, embodies the spirit of inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration that BAFTA stands for. This recognition is not just about the body of work I’ve contributed but also about the people who’ve stood by me and the audiences who have made this journey worthwhile,” said Davis in a statement. “I accept this Fellowship in honor of everyone living with dwarfism or any form of difference,...

Air Force One, the quintessential late ’90s action thriller, remains a beloved classic. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the film flaunts a stellar cast including Harrison Ford as the heroic U.S. President, Gary Oldman as the ruthless villain, and Glenn Close as the Veep.

Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk in Brave New World | image: Marvel Studios

Despite its moments of cheesy dialogue, the movie is a visual treat, blending high-stakes action with a whole lot of patriotism. And now, almost three decades later, a sequel might just be taking flight, thanks to Ford still being a total force of nature!

Could Harrison Ford’s Air Force One be taking flight again?

Word on the street is that Sony might be cooking up an Air Force One. The details are still murky, but scooper Daniel Richtman (via his Patreon) has hinted that Harrison Ford, might just be up to reprise his...

A new version of Pokémon Monopoly has just hit the tabletop, but it's surprisingly not just a copy and paste of the classic Monopoly game. Despite being one of the biggest media franchises ever, Pokémon has surprisingly few tabletop games outside the ever-growing Pokémon Trading Card Game. While Pokémon fans growing up in the 1990s may remember Pokémon Master Trainer, most recent Pokémon board games have simply been licensed versions of popular games like Labyrinth and Guess Who?

Earlier this month, Hasbro Gaming released a new version of Pokémon Monopoly. While two previous licensed editions of Monopoly were made using Pokémon, this new Monopoly game features several new mechanics that make the game feel very different from a simple Monopoly re-skin. The result is a different kind of Pokémon tabletop game, one that actually tries to capture the feel of the Pokémon franchise instead of just being a simple cash grab.

The official YouTube channel for the three-piece Japanese rock band hockrockb is now streaming a music video for their latest digital single song "Labyrinth." The song released digitally on October 16, 2024, and was featured as the ending theme for the second season of the Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions TV anime. This was the second time that the band had provided a song for the anime series, following the first season's ending theme "Lipsync." Newly written by the band as the ending song for the anime, “Labyrinth” is a song about the labyrinth that exists in everyone's head, with a mix of serious and comical elements, which is inspired by the anime's worldview. In the music video, Ageha Horii is shown wandering through the labyrinth in her head and trying to find her way to the future by holding on to the rope that serves as a guidepost. hockrockb "Labyrinth" Music Video...

2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of the release of the musical fantasy film Labyrinth… and if all goes well, we might be able to celebrate the anniversary with a new film that’s set in the world of the original film. Such a project has been making its way through development hell for several years, and now Jeff Sneider of The InSneider has revealed that he has heard that The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu writer/director Robert Eggers has closed a deal to co-write and direct the new Labyrinth film!

This project first started moving forward in 2016, when Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel writer Nicole Perlman signed on to write the screenplay. Fede Álvarez (Alien: Romulus) was hired to direct the film in 2017, and he wrote his own draft of the script with Jay Basu. The script was complete by October 2018… but the project didn’t go into production,...

A lot of people regard Jim Henson’s Labyrinth as an untouchable 80s classic and feel it could never be made today. I guess Sony is going to try. According to some outside reports, Sony has hired Robert Eggers, the man behind the recent Nosferatu movie, to look into developing a Labyrinth remake. Since this guy’s bread and butter is the grungy horror genre (he also made The Witch and The Northman), there’s reason to hope he won’t sand the edges down, however, remakes rarely turn out as good as the originals. The original Labyrinth is about Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), who has a new baby brother she hates. She’s been saddled with babysitting him and she hates that too! She despises him so much she wishes the goblins would take him away. Upon saying those words, Jareth The Goblin King whooshes through her window to do just that.

Robert Eggers'... Labyrinth?

Back in 2020, we got word that Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson had signed on to helm a sequel to Jim Henson's fantasy classic for Sony-owned studio TriStar Pictures.

Updates have pretty much been non-existent since, and we're now hearing that another filmmaker is set to direct the project.

Whether the movie is still being developed as a direct sequel or a remake/reboot/reimagining is not clear, but Jeff Sneider is reporting that none other than Robert Eggers is set to write and direct a new Labyrinth film for Sony and the Jim Henson Company.

This may not seem like the type of project Eggers would be interested in, but the original Labyrinth does have some horror elements, and there's always a chance the studio has given him a bit of leeway to take the story in a slightly darker direction.

The 1986 film starred Jennifer Connolly...

Warning: This post contains Spoilers for What If...? season 3For all the success of the MCU era, there have been some dark days in Marvel's comic book movie past, and one of them just took an even darker turn thanks to the last major superhero release of 2024. Prior to the MCU, there were several attempts to adapt Marvel Comics, from the early age of serials, with 1940s adaptations for both Captain Marvel and Captain America through to the weirdness of the late 1970s Spider-Man and Captain America movies.

But it wasn't until the 1980s that studios started throwing real money behind Marvel rights, well before Sam Raimi's Spider-Man and the original X-Men movies changed everything. It's something of a forgotten period for Marvel, but in 1986, George Lucas threatened to ruin the good name of Marvel with a movie so terrible that it belongs in a museum. I never thought I'd be writing this,...

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats are Christmas themed appropriately talking a brace of John McClane, festive Muppets and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

At the Movies in the 90s

Welcome to the (Christmas) party, pal! A. J. Black and new guest Mark McManus get into all things Die Hard 2 for this festive episode, which comes with an important announcement to boot…

Britcom Goes to the Movies

In the festive finale of the podcast’s third season, hosts Rob Heath and Guy Walker, with guest comedian Rob Gilroy, tackle 2014’s Christmas family comedy Get Santa…

CineMortuary

Wherever you find podcasts, it feels like Christmas! To bedlam with the premise of the show, instead Rob Yeomans, Dave Walker and Chris Wilson throw off the ghostly shackles of horror and enjoy the best Christmas film of all time...

Whether you're getting ready to deck the halls or return to Saturnalia, the holiday season is very much underway. Don't worry, there's still plenty of time to shop for the pop culture lovers in your life, and The A.V. Club is once again here to help. Film Editor Jacob Oller,...

The holiday season is here and that means there are lots of new releases coming out just in time to make the season bright. Below are some of the picks coming out sure to make the movie fan in your life smile. Whether it is an upgrade to a 4K edition, a reliable Blu-ray, or a special edition Box Set, this list has something for everyone!

One disclaimer: Deals as good as these can be fickle, so there’s no telling if and when a money-saving opportunity might end or if the price may change. So if you want something – snap that shit up quick! Don’t wait, only to have Festivus roll around and discover you’ve nothing to give or the price suddenly changed and you no longer have the bread. And remember that if you want to support JoBlo.com, please make all your purchases by initially clicking through our links,...

Jennifer Connelly started acting at age 12 will a small part in Sergio Leone’s “Once Upon A Time In America” (1984). She achieved mainstream success in Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth” (1985), and shortly after graduated to more adult roles. However, due to her stunning looks she was often relegated to play either the hero’s girlfriend or the main character’s mistress.

She wouldn’t receive widespread critical recognition until “Requiem For A Dream” (2000) and “A Beautiful Mind” (2001), the latter of which would earn her an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress. While Connelly is still often called upon to play the romantic interest, she has proven herself to be talented and versatile enough to make those characters more complicated.

In addition to her Oscar, Globe and BAFTA success, Connelly earned SAG bids for “A Beautiful Mind” (Actress and Ensemble), an additional Critics Choice nomination for...

Amazon has launched its Cyber Monday sales, including plenty of horror and genre-adjacent 4K Ultra HDs, Blu-rays, DVDs, e-books, and toys.

These discounts aren’t guaranteed to last, so act fast!

Here are the horror highlights of Cyber Monday 2024 from Amazon…

4K Uhd Collections:

Heavy Metal / Heavy Metal 2000 [Steelbook] – $19.99 The Sandman: Season 1 – $19.99 Dune / Dune: Part Two – $29.99 The Dark Knight Trilogy – $29.99 Batman: 4-Film Collection – $39.99 Paramount Scares: Rosemary’s Baby / Pet Sematary / Crawl / Smile / Sweeney Todd – $39.99 Paramount Scares: Friday the 13th Part 2 / Breakdown / World War Z / Orphan: First Kill – $47.39 Jaws 2 / Jaws 3 / Jaws: The Revenge – $44.99 Jurassic World: 6-Movie Collection – $49.99 The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy – $54.99 The Ring Collection – $59.29 Mad Max: 5-Film Collection – $69.99 Universal Classic Monsters: 8-Film Collection – $69.99 Hellraiser: Quartet of Torment – $76.45

4K Uhd Movies:

Escape From L.A. – $8.99 Brawl In Cell Block 99 – $9.96 The Expendables – $9.98 Talk To Me – $9.99 John Wick – $9.99 Ghost in the Shell (1995) – $10.49 Mortal Kombat (2021) – $10.89 King Kong (2005) – $10.98 Godzilla (2014) – $10.99 Kong: Skull Island...

An awesome new artwork allows Wonder Woman to shine like a true '80s icon with a variant cover in the style of a poster for an old-school power fantasy. Diana has had a lot of amazing adaptations over the years, but this cover makes one pine for a long-gone cinematic era.

As 2024 winds down, fans are getting a peek at what lies ahead in the new year thanks to DC Comics' batch of solicitations for February 2024. The month is full of exciting new offerings, including the revival of Green Lantern Corps. But Wonder Woman fans are going to want to check out this month's variants, including one by David Talaski.

Talaski's cover shows Wonder Woman standing confidently against a black background. She's backlit and glowing as her Bracelets of Submission gleam and her Lasso of Truth shines in the darkness, a tableau not unlike posters from '80s action movies.

Artist And Filmmaker Peng Tzu-hui Graduated From Taiwan National University Of Arts, she began pursuing a master’s degree in Artistic Production, University Polytechnic Valencia in 2014. She Has Shown Solo Exhibitions In Different Spaces Of Taiwan, Including Independent Land (2012), On The Verge (2019) And Transformation Of The Universe (2023), As Well As The Video Art Piece A Creation Project (2012). Her Debut Feature Film A Journey In Spring (2023) Won Silver Shell Award For Best Director In The 2023 San Sebastian Iff.

Wang Ping-wen Studied Journalism At Chengchi National University And Graduated With An Mfa In Film And Television Production From Loyola Marymount University. She Has Directed The Short Films Between Us (2014), Labyrinth (2016) And Military Dog (2019). She Is An Alumnus Of The Produire Au Sud Taipei Workshop 2018 And Talent Tokyo 2019. Her Debut Feature Film A Journey In Spring (2023) Won Silver Shell Award For Best Director In The 2023 San Sebastian Iff.

On the occasion of Journey...

As we’ve previously mentioned, there’s currently a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to build a statue honoring late Monty Python member Terry Jones in his hometown of Colwyn Bay, Wales. In a rare moment of agreement, all the surviving Pythons have thrown their support behind the project, dubbed “A Python on the Prom,” which will possibly result in a detailed bronze replica of Jones playing the organ while completely naked.

The campaign has, at the time of writing, raised 83 percent of its goal, but organizers are hoping to make up the difference with a new exhibition celebrating Jones’ life. “The Life of Terry” will open in Colwyn Bay on December 12th, with all proceeds going toward the statue fundraiser. The exhibit will reportedly feature more than 100 items that have been loaned by Jones’ family and the Monty Python archive.

The items will include rare personal photographs, as well...

George Lucas and Ron Howard’s legendary fantasy epic Willow is ready to cast a spell and protect the child on 4K HD Blu-ray for the first time beginning on December 10. This glorious presentation of the beloved film arrives as a 4K Uhd Blu-ray SteelBook, making it a fine addition to any physical media collection. If you’ve moved on from collecting discs, Willow is coming to digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.

Here’s the official synopsis for Willow courtesy of today’s official press release:

From legendary filmmakers George Lucas and Ron Howard comes Willow, a timeless fantasy tale where heroes come in all sizes. When Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) finds an abandoned baby girl, he learns she is destined to end the reign of wicked Queen Bavmorda. Willow teams up with a rogue swordsman (Val Kilmer) to protect the child against the darkness.

Children's live-action fantasy movies are some of the most popular within the genre among audiences of all ages. Just because a film is meant for kids doesn't mean it won't connect with adults or prove to be a classic in the decades to come. Darker themes and elements are a key part of any children's story, and many of these films are so highly rated and well remembered because they take kids and their opinions seriously. Incorporating scary moments and more mature themes within a safe story is a great way to connect with younger audiences and convey deeper messages.

Despite it being considered a more kid-friendly genre, there are plenty of animated movies that are pretty dark, demonstrating how versatile the medium is. Similarly, live-action can prove to be just as magical and immersive as animation, creating innovative sets and creatures with practical movie sets that aren't CGI. While...

The historic Jim Henson Company lot, which started life as Charlie Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles, has found a new buyer: John Mayer.

Yes, the singer-songwriter behind “Daughters” and “Waiting on the World to Change” has partnered with filmmaker McG to purchase the sprawling lot, located in the heart of Hollywood at 1416 N. La Brea Ave. The contract is in final negotiations as of Monday night, TheWrap has learned.

Mayer recorded his excellent 2021 album “Sob Rock” at Henson Recording Studios, part of the same lot, and filmed a performance video for “Last Train Home” (from the “Sob Rock”) album there.

Watch that recording below:

McG is best known for directing the “Charlie’s Angels” movies starring Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore, along with “Terminator Salvation,” “We Are Marshall” and this year’s Netflix YA epic, “Uglies.”

Earlier this year, TheWrap exclusively reported that the lot was up for sale.

Physical media culture is alive and thriving thanks to the home video tastemakers hailing everywhere from The Criterion Collection to Kino Lorber and the Warner Archive Collection. Each month, IndieWire highlights the best recent and upcoming Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases for cinephiles to own now — and to bring ballast and permanence to your moviegoing at a time when streaming windows on classic movies close just as soon as they open.

New in November are cult classics getting a proper home video life for the first time, including Christina Hornisher’s 1974 exploitation classic “Hollywood 90028,” about a cinematographer whose Tinseltown alienation leads him to commit a murder. Our Jim Hemphill deemed it “one of the greatest films ever made about how truly brutal Hollywood’s dream factory can be on those whose dreams don’t come true.”

Meanwhile, and we’re cheating a bit, a Vinegar Syndrome 4K Uhd of...

Madonna has always been vocal about her experiences, good or bad, in the music industry. The Og Material Girl singer has worked hard, delivering bangers, in order to establish her name in the competitive arena. However, her acceptance speech for Woman of the Year in 2016 felt off to some.

Madonna in Material Girl Mv | Credits: @madonna

The Vogue singer was her usual self, blunt and honest while calling out the negative aspects of the music industry. But then she started naming the artists she outlived, including legends like David Bowie, Prince, and more. This supposed brag and her awkward stance while delivering the speech weirded fans who felt she was posing for the Hunger Games award.

When Madonna called out the music industry Madonna | Credits: @popvirginity on Instagram

Before Taylor Swift wowed the world with her successful tours, another artist had been all the rage in 2016. Madonna was named as...

If you’re looking for some dark synthwave to add to your Halloween playlist this year, video game composer and producer Megan McDuffee has released second album Crimson Legacy.

After working in the film and gaming industries for over 15 years on titles such as the River City Girls games, Apex Legends Mobile, RetroRealms’ Ash Vs. Evil Dead & Halloween, all 9 Atari Recharged games, and winning multiple awards for her scores, McDuffee’s new album draws inspiration from a wide range of artists including Puscifer, Massive Attack, Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, The Cure, Iamx, Infected Mushroom, and Zeromancer.

The press release previews, “With that diverse list of influences alone, audiences will know that Crimson Legacy will have a lot of component parts, but, in McDuffee’s own tradition, they will be expertly blended into something entirely different and wholly her own. With her trademark heavy retro synths, McDuffee incorporates a number of...

Isn’t it fascinating how certain moments in life leave an indelible mark, shaping not just careers, but the very essence of who we are? For acclaimed actress Jennifer Connelly, famed for her roles in iconic films like Labyrinth and A Beautiful Mind, the journey has been nothing short of a fascinating odyssey. Transitioning from a modeling career to acting, she has become renowned for her versatile and profoundly touching performances.

Jennifer Connelly & Frank Whaley in Career Opportunities | Credit: Universal Pictures

Growing up as an only child, she was often quiet and introspective, shaped by her upbringing in a family involved in the garment and antiques businesses. Yet, amidst the glory, there were times of introspection and uncertainty, particularly surrounding her breakout role in Bryan Gordon’s Career Opportunities, which she openly admitted left her feeling embarrassed.

Jennifer Connelly: Navigating Uncertainty After Career Opportunities

In the bustling world of Tinseltown,...

Plex is gearing up for an exciting lineup of films and series in November 2024. Viewers can look forward to a variety of new additions, including Blue Ridge, But I’m A Cheerleader, Call Jane, and Empire State. Cult classics like The Grudge, Hard Candy, House of 1000 Corpses, and The Midnight Meat Train are also hitting the platform, alongside more recent hits like Wind River and Where’d You Go, Bernadette? For fans of horror, thrillers, and emotional dramas, there’s no shortage of options. However, Plex is also bidding farewell to a number of films and shows in November. Among those leaving are 24 Hours to Live, Drive Angry, The Devil’s Rejects, Snowpiercer, and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. If you’ve been meaning to watch these titles, now is the time to catch them before they disappear. For those looking to binge their favorites, many notable titles are still available for streaming.

It's hard to recommend the "Terrifier" films, seeing that they are the most violent, disgusting, and morally loathsome horror movies on the current cinematic landscape. But it's easy to warn people about them, and for the right breed of horror fan to take that warning as all the recommendation they need. God help me: I've become an Art the Clown fan, and each new entry in this ludicrously violent slasher series keeps finding new ways to test what I find acceptable in my entertainment. 

"Terrifier 3" picks up the baton from its nasty, nightmarish predecessor and sprints with it. Like the surprise hit "Terrifier 2," the new movie is a nauseating experience where every death scene is masterclass in practical special effects wizardry. But also like the second movie, there's an eerie tinge of fantasy throughout the whole thing that makes it all feel like a weird dream to the viewer.