Synopsis – Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives. My Take – Mary Poppins, the lead character of children’s books from author P.L. Travers, was a hard character to bring to life, as we practically no nothing about her past and from where she gains her magical powers … Continue reading Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Review!!!
During a promotional interview with CBM to discuss her latest film, the critically acclaimed Transformers spinoff Bumblebee, screenwriter Christina Hodson has shared a few words on her next two projects – the DC Films double-header of Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) and Batgirl. “Super excited [for Birds of Prey],” said Hodson. “Our cast is awesome. Most of it has … Continue reading Screenwriter Provides Update on Both ‘Birds of Prey’ and ‘Batgirl’ Movies!!!
Comcast will be dropping the TV channel Fuse as of the new year, prompting an angry statement from the network’s CEO that the cable provider is “silencing yet another independent media company.” Fuse — the cable channel partly owned by b that is dedicated largely to music, as well as comedy and culture — is at risk of losing approximately a third of its household … Continue reading Comcast to Drop Jennifer Lopez’s Fuse Channel!!!
There were no big surprises in the final weekend of a record-setting 2018 as Warner Bros.‘s Aquaman is once again king of the box office seas with a domestic cume that now tops $188 million and a worldwide tally nearing $750 million. Meanwhile, the weekend’s new wide releases in Annapurna‘s Vice and Sony‘s Holmes & Watson were quiet in their debuts as the bulk of … Continue reading ‘Aquaman’ Remains King For a Second Weekend in a Row at the BO!!!
Kaley Cuoco gives comics fans a look at the ever-expanding DC Universe in a trailer teasing and what to expect in the coming year, including her new animated series “Harley Quinn.” Cuoco goes from comic book fan boy’s wife on “The Big Bang Theory” to comic book villain’s love interest and accomplice in “Harley Quinn,” which she cannot wait for fans to see it. “Working … Continue reading ‘Harley Quinn’: Kaley Cuoco Calls Voicing the Anti-Heroine an ‘Insane Blast’!!!
With the axe swinging on Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Daredevil this year, there’s an expectation that the same fate will befall both The Punisher and Jessica Jones once the next seasons of the Marvel shows arrive on Netflix. Well, it seems the decision may have already been made with regards to the latter, as Netflix has sent out a survey asking subscribers for their … Continue reading ‘Jessica Jones’: Netflix Survey Suggests That Marvel Show Is Already Cancelled!!
Disney has released a new TV spot for Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated new film Captain Marvel. The superhero origin story stars Brie Larson as the titular hero, but it’s unique in the MCU for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, it’s their first film with a female protagonist as Oscar-winner Larson takes on the role of the MCU’s most powerful hero. Secondly, it’s the … Continue reading ‘Captain Marvel’: New TV Spot Offers a Closer Look at MCU’s Latest Superhero!! Check It Out!!
One comic book adaptation we’re really looking forward to this year is DC Universe’s live-action original streaming series Swamp Thing. Currently in production with director Len Wiseman (Underworld) at the helm, Andy Bean (It: Chapter 2) is set to lead the series as Dr. Alec Holland, alongside Crystal Reed (Gotham) as Abby Arcane, and the imposing Derek Mears as the title character, Holland’s monstrous mutant alter-ego, … Continue reading ‘Swamp Thing’: First Look Revealed by Director Len Wiseman!! Check It Out!!
Well, in what seems to be a unique move of sorts, Katrina Kaif and Varun Dhawan were set to come together for the first time in a Remo D’Souza film. The choreographer turned director had set the film against his favorite backdrop, that of dance! The onscreen couple even made an appearance together on the ongoing Karan Johar chat show Koffee With Karan as guests … Continue reading Katrina Kaif Quits Varun Dhawan Led Dance Film!!
While quality also spoke in box office numbers and critical acclaim this year, some films unfortunately found themselves lost in the mix. No! I am not saying that this films are flawless and deserve to be above the best ones this year, however, based on their on their content, uniqueness, and repeat value, this films despite the lack of expected results, did manage to shape … Continue reading 5 Special Hollywood Films of 2018 – A MovizArk Take!!!
We’re right into the final days of 2018, so what better time to round up the best movies of the year so far. From massive superhero outings to Oscar contenders, there’s been something for everyone this year. For fans of action films, you might hear that films like Black Panther or Avengers: Infinity War or Mission Impossible: Fallout charted new paths for the genre. Horror … Continue reading Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2018 – A MovizArk Take!!!
2018 has been a great year for movies that has reinvigorated the box office. But every year comes with the obvious duds at the cinema, and this year was no exception. For every critically acclaimed hit that came out in 2018, there are an equal number of films that could qualify as the worst movies of this year. From dumb action thrillers to cliche horror films, … Continue reading Top 10 Worst Hollywood Films of 2018 – A MovizArk Take!!!
The future of Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock might be up in the air following Netflix’s cancellation of Daredevil, but we now have confirmation that will be seeing more of Karen Page, with Deborah Ann Woll set to reprise her role in season two of The Punisher. “We were shooting while Daredevil was shooting [its third season], Deborah has a huge part in that season,” Lightfood told … Continue reading ‘The Punisher’ Season 2: Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page Confirmed To Appear!!
After making a huge splash this month in cinemas around the world with the DC blockbuster Aquaman, Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry is set for a quick return to the big screen, albeit in minifigure form, with the newly-crowned King of Atlantis set to feature in Warner Bros.’ animated sequel The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. Here’s a brief promo, released via the official LEGO … Continue reading ‘The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part’: Jason Momoa’s Aquaman Joins The Sequel!!
Synopsis – When retired talent manager Al Hart is reunited with his first client, Buddy Green, a comic who quit show business 50 years ago, he convinces Buddy to escape their retirement community and hit the road for a cross-country comedy tour. Directed – Greg Pritikin Starring – Chevy Chase, Andie MacDowell, Kate Micucci Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Last Laugh’ Trailer: Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss Lead This Netflix Comedy!! Check It Out!!
A batch of new promo art has surfaced for the hotly-anticipated superhero sequel Avengers: Endgame featuring Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Rocket, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Nebula, and Thanos; take a look here: Avengers: Endgame stars Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Josh Brolin (Thanos), Brie Larson … Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’: The MCU Film Gets A Huge Batch Of Promotional Artwork!! Check It Out!!
Fandango has unveiled a first look photo from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, director Andre Ovredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe) and producer Guillermo del Toro’s (The Shape of Water) adaptation of Alvin Schwartz’s book trilogy, which follows a group of young teens who must solve the mystery surrounding sudden and macabre deaths in their small town. Check it out here: Scary Stories to Tell … Continue reading ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’: The Guillermo del Toro Produced Film Gets A First Look!! Check It Out!!
Empire has released a new image from Warner Bros.’ next DC superhero outing Shazam! featuring Zachary Levi’s title character and Mark Strong’s villain Dr. Sivana; check it out here: We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into … Continue reading ‘Shazam’: The DC Superhero Squares Off With Dr. Sivana In New Image!! Check It Out!!
Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking WWI documentary They Shall Not Grow Old grossed $3.375 million at the domestic box office on Thursday, December 27th, bringing its cumulative gross to $5.702 million and setting a record as the highest-grossing U.S. cinema event to date, both for Fathom Events and for the event-cinema industry. They Shall Not Grow Old, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, restores, colorizes and applies … Continue reading ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’: Peter Jackson’s WWI Documentary Sets a Box Office Record!!
Synopsis – On the night of November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo, Jr. took a high-powered rifle and murdered his entire family as they slept. At his trial, DeFeo claimed that “voices” in the house commanded him to kill. This is their story. Directed – Daniel Farrands Starring – John Robinson, Chelsea Ricketts, Paul Ben-Victor Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Amityville Murders’ Trailer Takes You Back To The Beginning!! Check It Out!!
The Fred Rogers biopic starring Tom Hanks has undergone a title change. Formerly known as You Are My Friend, the film has now been officially titled A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, after the theme song of Rogers’ beloved television series. Directed by Marielle Heller (Diary of a Teenage Girl), the film stars Hanks as Mr. Rogers, Matthew Rhys (The Americans) and Chris Cooper (Coming Through The … Continue reading Tom Hanks’s Mr. Rogers Biopic Officially Titled ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’!!
When it was first announced that Jude Law had been cast in Captain Marvel, reports stated that the British actor would be portraying the character of Mar-Vell, the original Captain Marvel, and mentor to Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers. Law’s role was never confirmed by Marvel (the actor refused to confirm or deny the report himself), with all marketing and merchandising referring to his character simply … Continue reading ‘Captain Marvel’: Jude Law’s Character Revealed On New Promo Poster!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Violet is a shy teenager living in the Isle of Wight who dreams of pop stardom as an escape from her small town and shattered family life. With the help of an unlikely mentor, Violet enters an international singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition. Directed – Max Minghella Starring – Elle Fanning, Rebecca Hall, Millie Brady Check out the … Continue reading ‘Teen Spirit’: First Trailer Features Elle Fanning in a Feature-Length Sing-Along!! Check It Out!!
A new image has arrived online from Guy Ritchie’s live-action remake of the animated Disney classic Aladdin which gives us another look at Naomi Scott’s Princess Jasmine alongside Navid Negahban’s Sultan, with Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) looking on in the background; take a look here courtesy of Fandango: Aladdin is being directed by Guy Ritchie (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword) and features a cast that includes Mena Massoud (Aladdin), Naomi Scott … Continue reading ‘Aladdin’: New Image Offers New look at Princess Jasmine and the Sultan!! Check It Out!!
Marvel Studios has been doing just fine with their collection of in-house superheroes over the last 10 years, but Disney’s acquisition of Fox (and their own Marvel properties) has fans buzzing with anticipation. Having flagship titles and characters like Fantastic Four and the X-Men, among many others, back under Disney/Marvel’s control would open up even bigger storytelling possibilities and crazy comic book crossovers in the … Continue reading Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige Reveals on the Timeline for Developing Fox’s Marvel Properties!!
If the numbers are correct (and we have no way of knowing that they are, so we’ll have to take their word for it, I guess), Netflix’s newly released horror-thriller Bird Box is their most-watched flick ever in the first week, to the tune of 45+ million accounts. Now we’re not sure how their metrics work, of course. If we accidentally click on the “Play … Continue reading ‘Bird Box’: Netflix Touts 45+ Million Viewers In Just 7 Days!!
Synopsis – Simmba, a Corrupt Officer, enjoys all the perks of being an immoral and unethical police officer until a life-changing event forces him to choose the righteous path. My Take – Every commercially successful Bollywood director has certain style which distinguishes them from the others in the mix, and Rohit Shetty is no different. Known for his loud, crass and over the top entertainers … Continue reading Simmba (2018) Review!!
While quality also spoke in box office numbers this year, some films unfortunately found themselves lost in the mix. No! I am not saying that this films are flawless and deserve to be above the best ones this year, however, based on their on their content, uniqueness, and repeat value, this films despite the lack of expected box office results, did manage to shape a … Continue reading 5 Special Bollywood Films of 2018 – A MovizArk Take!!!
Considering the number of films released each year, its an unfortunate fact how impossible it is for the good films to outnumber the bad ones. However, this year amidst a bunch of stinkers, quite a number of films managed to stand out irrespective of their star quotient and marketing strategy, but solely based on their concept and story-line. Yes, finally the Indian audience decided to … Continue reading Top 10 Best Bollywood Films of 2018 – A MovizArk Take!!!
What a year it has been for Bollywood! Glancing at the number of successful films this year, their is no two doubts about how for the first time in Hindi cinema content driven films took reign for the first time in Bollywood history. It seems all bad things this year belonged to Salman Khan. After the cringe worthy franchise ending, Race 3, and a brief … Continue reading Top 10 Worst Bollywood Films of 2018 – A MovizArk Take!!!
Deepika Padukone is all set to star Meghna Gulzar’s next Chhapaak based on the acid attack survivor Laxmi Agrawal. The actress was on a sabbatical after the success of her Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial Padmaavat. On the other hand rumors were also rife that Deepika was all set to play a superhero in a Fox Star Studios’ movie. Confirming the rumors during an interaction with media Deepika said, “Yes, I’m … Continue reading Deepika Padukone Confirms Playing A Superhero In An Upcoming Film!!
Karan Johar may have been accused of being a flagbearer of nepotism but it can’t be ignored that he launched many new faces and gave us many actors over the years. After launching Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter in Dhadak this year, he is all set to make a film headlining Khushi Kapoor and yet another star kid. While speaking on Neha Dhupia‘s radio show, … Continue reading Karan Johar To Launch Sridevi’s Younger Daughter Khushi Kapoor in 2019!!!
Synopsis – A story of a bond between a parent and child, which goes through turbulent times when everyone discovers the secret the child has been hiding for years. Directed – Shelly Chopra Dhar Starring – Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’: First Trailer Teases An Unusual Rom Com!! Check It Out!!
Vicky Kaushal starrer Uri film has generated a lot of buzz. Both the ‘Strikes’ have been giving us goosebumps and there is a lot of excitement in the audience to watch this movie. The film based on the 2016 Indian Army’s surgical strikes on Pakistan as retaliation for the Uri attack, will have real-life footage which showcases what really happened during the military operation that … Continue reading ‘Uri’: Vicky Kaushal Starrer To Showcase Real-Life War Footage In The Film!!
Kizie Aur Manny, the Hindi remake of The Fault In Our Stars, has been highly anticipated ever since its announcement. The studio backing the film were excited to have casting director Mukesh Chhabra make his big directorial debut with the project. Later ,however, the debutante filmmaker met with hurdles along the way but is now back on the sets of the film. The news is … Continue reading ‘Kizie aur Manny’: Mukesh Chhabra Back On Sets As The Director!!
Synopsis – Life,Work and Controversies related to India’s 14th Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Directed – Vijay Ratnakar Gutte Starring – Anupam Kher, Aahana Kumra, Abdul Quadir Amin Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ Trailer: Anupam Kher Transforms Into The Former Indian PM!! Check It Out!!
Sanjay Dutt seems to be reviving the old guard as the actor has as many as six films coming out in the next two years. The actor wrapped up shooting for three films – Kalank, Tulsi Das and Prassthaanam in November this year, followed up with look tests for Shamshera. Now, Sanjay Dutt is gearing up to shoot three films one after the other. Sanjay … Continue reading Sanjay Dutt Set To Have Six releases In The Next Two Years!!!
Kangana Ranaut seems to have taken a liking towards direction after helping to direct Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi. It seems that the actress is already planning on heading towards that path and has started looking out for a story for her next. While she has a couple of films in the pipeline, the actress seems to have collaborated with K V Vijayendra Prasad … Continue reading Kangana Ranaut Rumored To Be Directing A Love Story!!!
Gone are the days when Tamil, Telugu and even Malayalam actors ran after success in Bollywood, only to be signed sealed and snubbed in Bollywood. Even the greats like Shivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna were not spared. After attempting to find a footing in Bollywood, these legends scampered back to home turf. The only legend of the South Indian film industry … Continue reading ’83’: Vijay Deverakonda Declines Role In The Upcoming Ranveer Singh Starrer!!!
Netflix hasn’t minded picking up theatrical releases that other studios thought wouldn’t perform. Earlier this year, they made a big showing of releasing The Cloverfield Paradox right after the Super Bowl. They also took the international rights for Annihilation, and then they picked up Mowgli from Warner Bros. But apparently Netflix isn’t just a place to dump movies that make studios execs nervous. According to … Continue reading ‘Holmes and Watson’: Sony Tried to Offload the Comedy to Netflix and Netflix Refused!!
Synopsis – A band of kids embark on an epic quest to thwart a medieval menace. Directed – Joe Cornish Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Taylor, Patrick Stewart Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’: New Trailer Further Reveals John Cornish’s Upcoming Adventure!! Check It Out!!
Amazon Prime Video has released the first trailer for the Agatha Christie adaptation The ABC Murders, giving us a look at John Malkovich as iconic detective Hercule Poirot. This is the second of three planned limited series adaptations of classic Christie books, with the first being The Ordeal of Innocence that was released this past October and starred Bill Nighy. The ABC Murders is set … Continue reading ‘The ABC Murders’ Trailer : John Malkovich Is Hercule Poirot in Amazon’s Limited Series!! Check It Out!!
It’s not the holiday season without new Black Mirror. Last year, Netflix dropped the fourth season of the trippy sci-fi series on December 29th, just in time for a binge between Christmas and New Year’s. This year Netflix is also dropping new Black Mirror on December 28th, but it’s not a full season. Instead, it’s billed as “a Black Mirror event” and is rumored to … Continue reading ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Trailer Reveals the Surprise Netflix Event!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – An introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school. My Take – Truth to be told, despite all the trials and tribulations I have gone through the 29 years of my existence, I still consider middle school as the worst time of my life and I doubt anything is ever … Continue reading Eighth Grade (2018) Review!!!
With just over 10 weeks to go until its release, Marvel Studios has unveiled an new action-packed TV spot for the Brie Larson-headlined superhero movie Captain Marvel; check it out here: Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one … Continue reading ‘Captain Marvel’: The Next MCU Film Gets A New TV Spot!! Check It Out!!
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions enjoyed spectacular hit with this year’s Halloween, the latest installment in the long-running slasher series, which reverted to the franchise’s original continuity following Rob Zombie’s reboot and went on to gross over $250 million worldwide. Given that New Line Cinema is looking to revive its own iconic slasher series A Nightmare on Elm Street, it seems a pretty smart idea to take … Continue reading ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’: New Line Still Planning A Second Reboot!!
Things are slowly but surely falling into place for The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau‘s live-action Star Wars series for Disney+ that stars Pedro Pascal as “a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy.” The cast is getting wider and wackier (Nick Nolte! Werner Herzog!), Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson will provide the score, and now, Favreau has confirmed that IG-88—a robotic bounty hunter who first appeared … Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian’: Jon Favreau Confirms IG-88 Will Appear!!!
Synopsis – Biographical account of Shiv Sena Supremo, Balasaheb Thackeray. Directed – Abhijit Panse Starring – Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Laxman Singh Rajput, Radha Sagar Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Thackery’ Trailer: The Upcoming Biopic Is A Story of Courage and Controversy!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A mother and father take their kids to their beach house, expecting to enjoy time with friends, but their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some visitors arrive uninvited. Directed – Jordan Peele Starring – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Elisabeth Moss, Anna Diop Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Us’: First Trailer Unleashes a Terrifying New Vision from Jordan Peele!! Check It Out!!!
Warner Bros.‘ Aquaman continued to rule the holiday box office Christmas Eve, earning $11.2 million from 4,125 theaters in North America and swimming past the $500 million mark globally. The DC superhero pic, starring Jason Momoa in the titular role, debuted domestically over the weekend to $67.4 million, easily enough to beat Christmas competitors Mary Poppins Returns and Bumblebee. Aquaman began opening mid-December overseas, where … Continue reading ‘Aquaman’ Rules Christmas Eve, Crosses $500M at the Worldwide BO!!!
