In a disappointing turn for fans of sharp wit and talented writing, HBO has decided not to move forward with a second season of The Franchise, the superhero movie satire from creator Jon Brown and executive producers Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci. The series premiered in Fall to good reviews, with a 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but good reviews weren’t enough to save it. … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’ Cancelled After One Season!!
Despite the avalanche of superhero movies that is thrown at us every year, we don’t spend much time thinking about how they get made. That is, until we finally press play on The Franchise, the new HBO series that is set to premiere this Sunday. The story follows Daniel Brühl (All Quiet on the Western Front) as the director of a mega-blockbuster feature film who … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’ Trailer Sees Daniel Brühl Struggling to Make a Superhero Movie!! Check It Out!!
The highly anticipated HBO original comedy series The Franchise has finally dropped its first trailer, setting the stage for what promises to be a sharp and irreverent look at the chaotic world of superhero moviemaking. Slated to debut on Sunday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, The Franchise will also be available to stream on Max, offering fans an exciting new series from some of … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’ Teaser Teases HBO’s Superhero Parody Series!! Check It Out!!
Since the turn of the century, the superhero genre has dominated the box office and the pop culture landscape. Characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, and The Avengers have been battling nonstop to the point where the genre has brought back the discussion of “Superhero Fatigue.” The oversaturated market and some lower-quality entries have brought big franchise budgets, effects, and box office performance into question. The … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’: First Image Teases the HBO’s Superhero Parody Series!! Check It Out!!
HBO has ordered a new comedy series titled The Franchise. The show will tackle the concept of superhero movie franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe What is The Franchise about? “The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe,” reads the series’ official description. “The Franchise shines a light on the secret chaos … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’: HBO Orders Superhero Parody Series from ‘Succession’ Writer!!
Synopsis – A con artist takes on Manhattan’s billionaires. My Take – Con artist films have been a time-honored tradition, going back to the earliest days of cinema. There has always been a simple joy to be found in their unpredictable beats, as an audience we are constantly unsure which character is lying and which one is speaking the truth. And just when you think you … Continue reading Sharper (2023) Review!!
Synopsis – A con artist takes on Manhattan’s billionaires. Directed – Benjamin Caron Starring – Sebastian Stan, Julianne Moore, John Lithgow Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Sharper’ Trailer Teases a Dangerous Con Game!! Check It Out!!
With Empire of Light behind him now, Sam Mendes has set his sights on his next project—and this time it’s a television series. While HBO Max may be in a state of flux this week, Deadline reports that the pilot for The Franchise has just secured its series regulars, in addition to a pair of recurring cast members. The comedy series, which comes from the … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’: Superhero Parody Pilot Adds Billy Magnussen, Daniel Brühl, and Richard E. Grant!!
Synopsis – A con artist takes on Manhattan’s billionaires. Directed – Benjamin Caron Starring – Sebastian Stan, Julianne Moore, John Lithgow Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Sharper’ Teaser Teases a Star Studded Apple Original!! Check It Out!!
