‘Bright 2’: Netflix Cancels Will Smith led Sequel!!

Two projects that heavily feature Will Smith have had their productions altered, with National Geographic delaying one of its upcoming series while Netflix cancels the development of Bright 2​​​​​. The series for National Geographic that is being delayed is Pole to Pole, a nature series that was meant to feature Smith as he visited both the South Pole and the North Pole. The report comes … Continue reading ‘Bright 2’: Netflix Cancels Will Smith led Sequel!!

‘Bright: Samurai Soul’ Trailer Reveals the Anime Prequel!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Izo, a Ronin, and Raiden, an orc, work to bring a young elf girl and the wand she carries to the land of the elves in the north. Directed – Kyohei Ishiguro Starring (voices of) – Fred Mancuso, Yuzu Harada, Simu Liu Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Bright: Samurai Soul’ Trailer Reveals the Anime Prequel!! Check It Out!!

‘Six Years’: David Ayer to Helm Netflix’s Harlan Coben Adaption!!

David Ayer may not be returning to direct the Bright sequel for Netflix, but the streamer has just tapped Ayer to write, direct and produce the thriller Six Years, based on the bestselling suspense novel by Harlan Coben. The story follows a brokenhearted college professor who attends the funeral of his ex-girlfriend’s husband. It has been six years since he has last seen her, only … Continue reading ‘Six Years’: David Ayer to Helm Netflix’s Harlan Coben Adaption!!

‘The Dirty Dozen’: David Ayer to Direct Remake For Warner Bros.!!

Are you a fan of the classic 1967 war film The Dirty Dozen, but have also kind’ve thought it would have made more sense if Ernest Borgnine had a chest tattoo? Good news for you, specifically. THR reports that David Ayer, the director behind Suicide Squad and Bright, is in negotiations to both write and direct a Dirty Dozen remake at Warner Bros. Simon Kinberg—who … Continue reading ‘The Dirty Dozen’: David Ayer to Direct Remake For Warner Bros.!!

‘Deeper’: MGM Drops Max Landis Sci-Fi Following Sexual Assault Allegations!!!

Earlier this week, The Daily Beast posted a damning article on Hollywood screenwriter, producer and scumbag Max Landis, which included multiple allegations of sexual assault and abuse from numerous women dating back many years. In response to the shocking allegations in the expose, MGM has confirmed via IndieWire that it has decided to drop the Landis-penned sci-fi thriller Deeper, which was set to see Baltasar … Continue reading ‘Deeper’: MGM Drops Max Landis Sci-Fi Following Sexual Assault Allegations!!!

Netflix Has Already Ordered a ‘Bright’ Sequel with Will Smith Returning!!!

Though it’s common to see TV networks ordering up another season of a TV show to show off their confidence in it before it even airs, it’s rarer for that to happen with a would-be movie franchise. But Netflix, who operates however they want to because they have the money to do it, has already ordered a sequel to its upcoming movie Bright. Directed by … Continue reading Netflix Has Already Ordered a ‘Bright’ Sequel with Will Smith Returning!!!

Final ‘Bright’ Trailer Reveals That Orcs Love Speed Metal!!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – Set in a world where mystical creatures live side by side with humans. A human cop is forced to work with an Orc to find a weapon everyone is prepared to kill for. Directed – David Ayer Starring – Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace Check out the trailer:   Continue reading Final ‘Bright’ Trailer Reveals That Orcs Love Speed Metal!!! Check It Out!!!

New ‘Bright’ Trailer Further Reveals Netflix’s First Original Blockbuster!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – Set in a world where mystical creatures live side by side with humans. A human cop is forced to work with an Orc to find a weapon everyone is prepared to kill for. Directed – David Ayer Starring – Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace Check out the trailer: Continue reading New ‘Bright’ Trailer Further Reveals Netflix’s First Original Blockbuster!! Check It Out!!!

‘Bright’ Featurette Breaks Down Human/Orc Relationship and Magic Wands!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released a new Bright featurette. David Ayer’s upcoming film stars Will Smith as an LAPD cop who has to partner with an orc (Joel Edgerton), the first of his kind to ever join the force. Their contentious relationship is further tested when they come across a magic wand, which is the equivalent of a nuclear weapon in their world. Looking at Bright, you … Continue reading ‘Bright’ Featurette Breaks Down Human/Orc Relationship and Magic Wands!! Check It Out!!

Netflix Wants to Release 80 Original Movies in 2018!!

The reigning streaming giant is looking to get even bigger. During Netflix’s third-quarter investors interview, chief content officer Ted Sarandos revealed that they’re looking to achieve the kind of success they’ve found in television programming by upping their cinematic content in a big way. How big? According to Sarandos, Netflix plans to release around 80 original films in 2018. (h/t: Variety) The streaming service is … Continue reading Netflix Wants to Release 80 Original Movies in 2018!!

First ‘Bright’ Trailer Finds Will Smith Fighting Against Elves and Reptile People!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Set in a world where mystical creatures live side by side with humans. A human cop is forced to work with an Orc to find a weapon everyone is prepared to kill for. Directed – David Ayer Starring – Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace Check out the trailer: Continue reading First ‘Bright’ Trailer Finds Will Smith Fighting Against Elves and Reptile People!! Check It Out!!

‘Scarface’ Remake Drops Director David Ayer over “Too Dark” Script!!

The Scarface remake is once again looking for a new director. Universal Pictures has been working for years to put together a new take on the Scarface story, running through a variety of filmmakers who’ve come and gone that range from Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer) to Pablo Larrain (Jackie), and in the early days of the project, even Harry Potter filmmaker David Yates. The studio aimed … Continue reading ‘Scarface’ Remake Drops Director David Ayer over “Too Dark” Script!!

David Ayer Could Direct ‘Scarface’ for Universal!!!

When last spoken to Universal’s plans for a new Scarface film, directors David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) and Peter Berg (Patriot’s Day) were in talks with the studio to possibly helm the gangster flick. Universal has already set a release date of August 10, 2018 for the modern reimagining of Scarface that’s scripted by Joel and Ethan Coen and is expected to star Diego Luna (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) … Continue reading David Ayer Could Direct ‘Scarface’ for Universal!!!

Will Smith May Battle Himself in Ang Lee’s Clone Assassin Movie ‘Gemini Man’!!!

Looks like Skydance is putting the wheels fast in motion on one of Hollywood’s longest undeveloped scripts, the sci-fi action thriller Gemini Man. Over the weekend, we learned that the studio was eyeing Life of Pi and Bill Lynn’s Long Half-Time Walk helmer to direct the film, which follows an aging assassin looking to retire when he comes up against the ultimate opponent: a younger clone of … Continue reading Will Smith May Battle Himself in Ang Lee’s Clone Assassin Movie ‘Gemini Man’!!!

Justin Lin to Direct Netflix Black Panther Drama ‘The Stand Off’!!!

Filmmaker Justin Lin first broke out with his Sundance indie Better Luck Tomorrow, but soon made the jump to blockbuster territory with The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Lin would stick with the Fast & Furious franchise for a while, honing his skills by directing the next three films in a row, departing after Fast & Furious 6. But Lin simply made the move … Continue reading Justin Lin to Direct Netflix Black Panther Drama ‘The Stand Off’!!!

‘Bright’: First Images Of The Will Smith and Joel Edgerton Netflix Film Released!!! Check Them Out!!

Netflix is really going all-in on its original films slate in 2017. Not only did they pick up a serious awards contender at Sundance in Mudbound, but they’ve got a genuine blockbuster on the docket in the form of Bright. Written by Max Landis (Chronicle), the film blends the worlds of a gritty cop drama and a high fantasy like Lord of the Rings, with … Continue reading ‘Bright’: First Images Of The Will Smith and Joel Edgerton Netflix Film Released!!! Check Them Out!!

First ‘Bright’ Trailer: Will Smith Is a Cop Wielding a Sword in David Ayer’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

In the midst of the weirdest Oscars ceremony in recent history, Netflix dropped its first teaser trailer for Bright, a sci-fi mash-up movie directed by David Ayer, written by Max Landis, and starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. This thing exists in an alternate reality in which humans live alongside orcs, elves, and fairies, and have done so throughout history. Bright follows two L.A. cops from different backgrounds who stumble into some … Continue reading First ‘Bright’ Trailer: Will Smith Is a Cop Wielding a Sword in David Ayer’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

‘Dumbo’ Wont Star Will Smith as Talks End without a Deal!!!

Remember when Will Smith was reportedly circling Tim Burton‘s live-action Dumbo movie about a month ago? That was weird, right? Now it sounds like talks have fallen through, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For folks who really wanted to see Smith star opposite the big-eared critter as “a father whose children fall in love with the titular elephant at the circus,” it’s certainly a shame. For fans of … Continue reading ‘Dumbo’ Wont Star Will Smith as Talks End without a Deal!!!

Dave Chappelle to Release Three New Stand-Up Specials on Netflix!!

Netflix’s plan for world domination is taking another major step forward. On the heels of landing two new stand-up comedy specials from Chris Rock, the streaming giant has now sealed a deal for three brand new stand-up comedy specials from one of the best stand-ups of all time: Dave Chappelle. Indeed, Netflix paid a whopping $40 million for Rock’s two stand-up specials, so one can only imagine how much the … Continue reading Dave Chappelle to Release Three New Stand-Up Specials on Netflix!!

Will Smith and Joel Edgerton to star in David Ayer’s fantasy cop film Bright!!

David Ayer knows cop movies. As the screenwriter of films such as “Training Day,” and “S.W.A.T.,” and the director of “Street Kings,” “Sabotage,” and “End Of Watch,” the filmmaker knows the milieu of those who wear the badge, and are sometimes corrupted by it, inside and out. And it’s a subject he certainly hasn’t grown tired of as he’s lining up a new movie that … Continue reading Will Smith and Joel Edgerton to star in David Ayer’s fantasy cop film Bright!!