‘Blade Runner 2099’ Series is a Direct Sequel to ‘Blade Runner 2049’!!

Blade Runner fans, heads up! The highly anticipated Prime Video sequel series, Blade Runner 2099 has an exciting update. The live-action series led by Michelle Yeoh is a direct sequel to the 2017 Denis Villeneuve-directed Blade Runner 2049 which starred Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. While not much is known about the series it is set to provide a fresh perspective to the beloved dystopian … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2099’ Series is a Direct Sequel to ‘Blade Runner 2049’!!

‘Blade Runner’ Actor M. Emmet Walsh Passes Away!!

Emmet Walsh, the character actor who graced over 100 movies with his distinctive presence, has died. Walsh died of cardiac arrest in St. Albans, Vermont; he was 88. Michael Emmet Walsh was born on March 22, 1935, in Ogdensburg, New York, and grew up in Swanton, Vermont. He attended Clarkson University and emerged with a marketing degree, but he soon turned his hand to acting. … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner’ Actor M. Emmet Walsh Passes Away!!

‘Blade Runner 2099’ to Begin Filming in April!!

Prime Video is getting ready to return to the Blade Runner universe, with Deadline reporting that the streaming platform is aiming to roll cameras for Blade Runner 2099 in April. The upcoming television series will take place in the future of said universe, with the events of the project happening decades after what audiences saw in Blade Runner 2049. One of the most beloved science … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2099’ to Begin Filming in April!!

‘Blade Runner 2099’: Production on Series Delayed Due to Writers Strike!!

Another big-budget project has stalled to a halt as a result of the so-far-impactful Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) strike taking place in the United States. Northern Ireland Screen, who are working in association with Amazon Studios and Scott Free Productions on Blade Runner 2099, confirmed that work had halted immediately. Filming on the series is now not expected to begin until spring 2024, according … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2099’: Production on Series Delayed Due to Writers Strike!!

‘Blade Runner 2099’: Amazon Live-Action Sequel Series Greenlit!!

There is an expansion coming to the Blade Runner universe in the not-too-distant future. Fans of the iconic sci-fi franchise can begin to properly buzz now, with Prime Video officially greenlighting Blade Runner 2099, an upcoming live-action limited series sequel set to expand the Runner universe as we know it. Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 Blade Runner film, will serve as executive producer … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2099’: Amazon Live-Action Sequel Series Greenlit!!

‘Blade Runner 2099’: Amazon, Ridley Scott Set Live-Action Sequel Series!!

Amazon Studios has officially announced that a live-action small-screen spin-off of the Blade Runner franchise is currently in development. The series is said to be a direct sequel to Denis Villeneuve‘s Blade Runner 2049, which was a follow-up to Ridley Scott‘s original 1982 cult classic. Scott is serving as an executive producer on this new series, which will be backed by his production company Scott … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2099’: Amazon, Ridley Scott Set Live-Action Sequel Series!!

‘Blade Runner’: Ridley Scott Reveals a Live-Action TV Series Is in the Works!!

Ridley Scott has revealed that a Blade Runner live-action TV series is in the works. Though details are scarce at the moment, the veteran director confirmed that a pilot has been written. In an interview with BBC Radio’s Today, Scott mentioned the series would likely be 10 hours, suggesting 10 hour-long episodes. The upcoming live-action TV series is set to be the latest addition to … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner’: Ridley Scott Reveals a Live-Action TV Series Is in the Works!!

‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Adult Swim has released a new trailer for Blade Runner: Black Lotus, which was originally revealed today at the series’ New York Comic Con virtual panel. The trailer brings us back to the world of Blade Runner, and gives us an idea of the story ahead of its premiere on Adult Swim and Crunchyroll this November. The series will run for 13 episodes and is … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Reveals Opening Title Sequence!! Check It Out!!

Crunchyroll and Adult Swim have revealed the opening sequence and key art for the highly anticipated animated series, Blade Runner: Black Lotus. We’ve been to 2019 and 2049, but are you ready for Los Angeles 2032? During the panel “The Making of Blade Runner: Black Lotus” at the Virtual Crunchyroll Expo, Crunchyroll’s head of development Sarah Victor spoke with directors Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Reveals Opening Title Sequence!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Anime Trailer Teases the Spin-Off Series!! Check It Out!!

Adult Swim and Crunchyroll have unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus‘ anime series which is set between the events of Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049. The trailer was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con@Home 2021 on Friday. The 13-episode series is directed by Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama and produced by Alcon Entertainment and animation studio Sola Digital Arts, with … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Anime Trailer Teases the Spin-Off Series!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Anime Series Cast and Characters Revealed!!

There’s a new anime series inspired by the Blade Runner movie franchise coming, and today we got to learn more about its cast and characters, as well as get an official first look at the series in the image above. Presented by Adult Swim and Crunchyroll, Blade Runner: Black Lotus will feature thirteen episodes directed by Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama. Set in a cyberpunk … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Anime Series Cast and Characters Revealed!!

‘An American Pickle’ and ‘Expecting Amy’ Set for Second Wave of HBO Max Originals!!

The streaming wars were always going to heat up this year, but they’ve taken on a new angle as everyone is stuck inside and companies see a prime opportunity to lock down a captive audience. HBO Max is set to debut on May 27th, but they’re already planning to the end of the summer with a wave of original content that includes the Seth Rogen … Continue reading ‘An American Pickle’ and ‘Expecting Amy’ Set for Second Wave of HBO Max Originals!!

Iconic ‘Blade Runner’ Co-Star, Rutger Hauer, Passes Away!!

It’s with great sadness that we report Rutger Hauer has died at the age of 75. Variety confirms the actor passed away on July 19 following a “short illness”, and that funeral was held on July 24. Hauer is best known to audiences for his iconic role in Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runner, in which the Dutch actor portrayed the defiant Replicant Roy Batty across from … Continue reading Iconic ‘Blade Runner’ Co-Star, Rutger Hauer, Passes Away!!

‘Blade Runner’: Animated Series in the Works for Adult Swim and Crunchyroll!!!

If you want more Blade Runner in your life, you’re in luck: A new animated series based on Philip K. Dick‘s oft-adapted short story “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” is in the works, bound for Adult Swim and Crunchyroll. The news broke today via press release. Blade Runner – Black Lotus, a joint production with Alcon Television Group, Adult Swim and Crunchyroll, will take … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner’: Animated Series in the Works for Adult Swim and Crunchyroll!!!

Ridley Scott in Talks to Direct Adaptation of Comic Book Series ‘Queen & Country’!!!

Ridley Scott likes to keep busy, and he keeps busy by always making sure he has a slate full of potential projects ready to go. Whatever is funded first usually becomes Scott’s next project. Now he’s adding a comic adaptation to his list of potential features. According to The Wrap, he’s in talks to direct an adaptation of Greg Rucka’s spy thriller Queen & Country. … Continue reading Ridley Scott in Talks to Direct Adaptation of Comic Book Series ‘Queen & Country’!!!

Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – A young blade runner’s discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who’s been missing for thirty years. My Take – Don’t hate me for saying this, but I have never been a huge fan of the original 1982 sci-fi classic! While expecting a masterpiece for which it was hailed for, the uneven pacing & the … Continue reading Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Review!!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Anime Prequel Introduces New NEXUS 8 Replicants!! Check It Out!!

The third and final prequel short for Denis Villeneuve‘s Blade Runner 2049 has arrived and it is glorious. Shinichiro Watanabe has crafted a thrilling short story that acts as narrative connective tissue between Ridley Scott‘s original film and the highly anticipated sequel. You can watch it here:     Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Anime Prequel Introduces New NEXUS 8 Replicants!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’: Over 35 New High-Resolution Images Further Reveal the Sequel!!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment have unveiled a large batch of brand new high-resolution images from the highly anticipated upcoming sequel Blade Runner 2049. Directed by Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) and scripted by Hampton Fancher (Blade Runner) and Michael Green (Alien: Covenant), the film takes place 30 years after the events of Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking original Blade Runner and stars Ryan Gosling as an LAPD officer … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’: Over 35 New High-Resolution Images Further Reveal the Sequel!!! Check It Out!!

Watch a Sneak Peek of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Director’s Animated ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Short!! Check It Out!!

I’m loving the original marketing for Blade Runner 2049, whether it’s from Warner Bros.’ distribution wing  in the States or Sony Pictures Entertainment in Japan. In addition to the traditional clips, featurettes, and trailers, we’ve also seen two original short films that fill in the story gaps between Ridley Scott’s original picture and Denis Villeneuve‘s upcoming sequel: one featured Jared Leto‘s curious character Niander Wallace while the more recent … Continue reading Watch a Sneak Peek of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Director’s Animated ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Short!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Short Film Introduces the Backstory of Dave Bautista’s Sapper!! Check It Out!!

A new short film tied to Blade Runner 2049 is now available for your viewing pleasure. It’s the second of three prequel stories commissioned by director Denis Villeneuve that connect Ridley Scott‘s original film to this year’s sequel; be sure to take a look at this previously posted prequel story here. This new short film, directed by Luke Scott, focuses on the backstory of Sapper, a gentle … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Short Film Introduces the Backstory of Dave Bautista’s Sapper!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Blade Runner 2049′ Clip Finds Ryan Gosling Searching for Clues!! Check It Out!!

In the run-up to the Fall/Winter season at the movies, no other big-studio production has more promise than Blade Runner 2049. That the movie is headlined by Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford eases the fact that Jared Leto plays a major role but the real draw as of this moment is Denis Villeneuve‘s direction and visionary style. After Arrival, one of 2016’s biggest sleeper hits, … Continue reading New ‘Blade Runner 2049′ Clip Finds Ryan Gosling Searching for Clues!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’ TV Spot Reveals New Footage!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. has released a new Blade Runner 2049 TV spot for the highly anticipated sequel that gives us a look at a few new bits of footage. The film, directed by Sicario and Arrival helmer Denis Villeneuve, has been shrouded in secrecy from Day One, and even as the release date looms closer Warner Bros. seems to be holding this one very close to … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’ TV Spot Reveals New Footage!! Check It Out!!

A ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Prequel Short Film Starring Jared Leto Has Been Released!! Check It Out!!

As we approach the release of the highly anticipated sequel Blade Runner 2049, Warner Bros. is offering fans a tantalizing tease for the movie that’s sure to entice even greater interest. Collider has exclusively premiered an “in-world” piece that explains what happened in the world of Blade Runner between the first movie, set in 2019, and this sequel, set in 2049. This in-world short film takes place in … Continue reading A ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Prequel Short Film Starring Jared Leto Has Been Released!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’: First TV Spot Puts Ryan Gosling in Great Danger!! Check It Out!!

We’re a little over a month out from the debut of Blade Runner 2049 and this new international TV spot (a trailer, really) now gives us a clearer picture of just what’s going on in this plot. Previously, we knew that Ryan Gosling stars as the new Blade Runner, LAPD Officer K, whose quest leads him on a search to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford). Now, however, it’s clear that Jared … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’: First TV Spot Puts Ryan Gosling in Great Danger!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Officially Rated R!!

We now know for certain that Blade Runner 2049 is not messing around. Anticipation has been high for the sci-fi sequel, especially with Sicario and Arrival filmmaker Denis Villeneuve at the helm, and now the movie has officially been rated R for “violence, some sexuality, nudity, and language.” This isn’t really surprising given that Ridley Scott’s 1982 original film was also Rated R, but it … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Officially Rated R!!

New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Teaser Breaks Down the Timeline Since ‘Blade Runner’!! Check It Out!!

Alright fellow theory nerds, time to get crackin’. The Blade Runner team dropped by San Diego Comic-Con as a part of Warner Bros. big Hall H extravaganza, and as a part of the presentation they dropped a detailed timeline that reveals up a whole lot of new information about what happened in the world of Blade Runner between Ridley Scott‘s classic 1982 film and the upcoming … Continue reading New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Teaser Breaks Down the Timeline Since ‘Blade Runner’!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Trailer Finds Ryan Gosling on the Hunt!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. Directed – Denis Villeneuve … Continue reading New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Trailer Finds Ryan Gosling on the Hunt!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Images are Bloody, Gorgeous!!! Check Them Out!!

A batch of new images from Blade Runner 2049 have landed online, and if this thing doesn’t score Oscar nominations for Cinematography, Costumes, and Production Design I’ll be shocked. The sequel may or may not have been a good idea in the first place, but setting Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Sicario) to direct, Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford to star, and Roger Deakins (Skyfall, The Assassination … Continue reading New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Images are Bloody, Gorgeous!!! Check Them Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Featurette Reveals an Extensive Look at Denis Villeneuve’s Sci-Fi Sequel!!! Check It Out!!

In 1982, Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runner brought Philip K. Dick‘s novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” to the masses thanks to an iconic and often imitated big-screen adaptation. 35 years later in our world–and 30 years later in the futuristic world of the movie–Oscar-nominee Denis Villeneuve tackles the sequel that many fans wanted but few thought would ever come to pass. Blade Runner 2049 continues the story of Rick Deckard … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Featurette Reveals an Extensive Look at Denis Villeneuve’s Sci-Fi Sequel!!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Trailer Further Reveals the Sci-Fi Sequel!!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. Directed – Denis Villeneuve … Continue reading New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Trailer Further Reveals the Sci-Fi Sequel!!! Check It Out!!!

New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Posters Show the Sleek and the Schlubby!! Check It Out!!

With a new Blade Runner 2049 trailer likely to be released soon, two new posters have been released for Denis Villenueve’s upcoming sci-fi film. The new film takes place 30 years after the original and follows new Blade Runner, K (Ryan Gosling), on a quest to find Rick Decard (Harrison Ford), who has been missing the past three decades. Looking at these two posters, I … Continue reading New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Posters Show the Sleek and the Schlubby!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Rumored To Bring Back an Original Replicant via CGI!!!

While the first trailer for Blade Runner 2049 makes Denis Villeneuve’s sequel look just as stylish as Ridley Scott’s original, the question remains regarding how much of the original will be part of the sequel. We know that Harrison Ford’s Deckard is coming back, but we don’t know how his story ties into the new narrative featuring Ryan Gosling’s character. We also don’t know if … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Rumored To Bring Back an Original Replicant via CGI!!!

‘Blade Runner 2049′: New Images Get Up Close and Personal with K and Deckard!! Check It Out!!

A little less than a year from its debut (and 35 years after the original,) Blade Runner 2049 news is starting to heat up, and on the heels of director Denis Villeneuve talking about how he’s aiming for the film to have an R-rating, we’re now getting a few more glimpses of the movie’s stars Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling as Deckard and K. The two are gracing … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049′: New Images Get Up Close and Personal with K and Deckard!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2049’: First Trailer Reveals the Long-Awaited Sci-Fi Sequel!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. Directed – Denis Villeneuve … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’: First Trailer Reveals the Long-Awaited Sci-Fi Sequel!!! Check It Out!!

‘Blade Runner 2’ Officially Titled ‘Blade Runner 2049’!!

The Blade Runner sequel will be released one year from today. To mark the occasion, Warner Bros. has revealed that the film’s official title is Blade Runner 2049. Presumably, the “2049” refers to the year since the original Blade Runner took place in November 2019. So three decades have passed in movie time, which is slightly less than the thirty-five years that have passed in … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2’ Officially Titled ‘Blade Runner 2049’!!

Jared Leto to Play Andy Warhol in Biopic!!

While he may have jumped into the franchise realm with his turn as The Joker in Suicide Squad, Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto is keeping cozy with character-centric drama projects. Following in the footsteps of Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson was a mighty big task, but now Leto is setting his sights even higher as he’s signed on to play famous pop artist Andy Warhol in a new biopic. Per THR, Leto will star in and produce Warhol alongside The … Continue reading Jared Leto to Play Andy Warhol in Biopic!!

Jared Leto Joins Cast of ‘Blade Runner 2’!!

Alcon Entertainment has finally rounded out the cast of its upcoming Blade Runner sequel, and the final addition is sure to get a reaction. The studio announced today that Oscar winner Jared Leto is joining the ensemble in a “key role,” noting that he’ll be turning in a performance as a “memorable, never before seen character.” Leto is, of course, just coming off his highly … Continue reading Jared Leto Joins Cast of ‘Blade Runner 2’!!

‘Blade Runner 2′ Concept Art Teases Denis Villeneuve’s Dark, Futuristic Vision!! Check It Out!!

While the Star Wars Celebration is just starting to rage following the Rogue One reel of behind-the-scenes images and footage, a whole other science fiction epic is being produced elsewhere. We’ve been hearing a good amount about the casting for Blade Runner 2, the presumptive title of Denis Villeneuve‘s sequel to Ridley Scott‘s impossibly influential original, but today we got our fist images of what we should expect from the world of … Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2′ Concept Art Teases Denis Villeneuve’s Dark, Futuristic Vision!! Check It Out!!

First Look at the ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel Promo Poster!!

The currently running Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, has managed to put up a promo poster for the Blade Runner sequel. Unfortunately, details on the project are being kept so under wraps that this doesn’t even provide the official title for the film. Ridley Scott was originally going to direct the sequel, but his schedule became too packed and the reins were eventually handed over to Sicario helmer Denis Villeneuve, who will … Continue reading First Look at the ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel Promo Poster!!