Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A G.I. Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes. My Take – Originally launched in the 1960s by Hasbro as military-themed action figures, the G.I. Joe franchise grew and found prominence especially in the 80s with the success of its comic books (particularly the ones produced by Marvel Comics), its animated series, and video games, even crossing over with Hasbro‘s other … Continue reading Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) Review!!

‘Snake Eyes’ Gets Two New Featurettes!! Check It Out!!

Paramount Pictures has released two new featurettes promoting the upcoming film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. With two very different tones, both highlight the star appeal of its title character, played by Last Christmas actor Henry Golding, amping up audiences for the G.I. Joe prequel film coming to theaters later this month. The first, a ninety-second training featurette, highlights the rigorous process it takes to … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes’ Gets Two New Featurettes!! Check It Out!!

‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ Gets New Character Motion Posters!! Check It Out!!

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins has received a series of new motion posters that serves as a great look at the cast and their character counterparts. Henry Golding’s Snake Eyes leads the pack in the eight posters that also feature Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett, Haruka Abe as Akiko, Peter Mensah as Blind Master, Tahehiro Hira as … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ Gets New Character Motion Posters!! Check It Out!!

‘Snake Eyes’: First Images Tease the ‘G.I. Joe’ Origin Film!! Check It Out!!

The first images from the G.I. Joe origin film Snake Eyes have been released, which give us a first look at Henry Golding as the katana-wielding ninja soldier. Entertainment Weekly was the first to publish the images, together with a lengthy interview with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who talks about the decision of showing the character before he put the helmet and lost the ability to speak. … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes’: First Images Tease the ‘G.I. Joe’ Origin Film!! Check It Out!!

‘Snake Eyes’: ‘G.I. Joe’ Spinoff Sees Release Pushed to 2021!!

Buried in a THR report about Hasbro’s quarterly report in the middle of a pandemic (tl/dr everything is bad!) is the news that Snake Eyes, the G.I. Joe spinoff movie starring Henry Golding, has departed its October 23 release date for TBD, 2021. “We’re working out the specifics with Paramount,” Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner told analysts. If you’re still expecting the majority of major blockbusters … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes’: ‘G.I. Joe’ Spinoff Sees Release Pushed to 2021!!

‘Snake Eyes 2’: A Sequel is Already in the Works!!

In craps, rolling “snake eyes,” or two ones, typically means you lose. For Paramount and Hasbro, the opposite seems to be the case. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the two companies are putting another G.I. Joe movie in the works — one that continues the story of the as-of-yet unreleased spin-off film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. That film, scheduled to be released in October 2020, stars Henry Golding as … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes 2’: A Sequel is Already in the Works!!

‘Snake Eyes’: The ‘G.I. Joe’ Spin Off Wraps Filming!!

Principal filming has wrapped on Snake Eyes, Paramount’s G.I. Joe spinoff, according to star Henry Golding. “[A]nd THAT, is a principal wrap on Snake Eyes lady’s and gents,” Golding wrote. “What a crew we had, Vancouver + Japan, you were unstoppable. Thank you for the dedication, this film is going to blow everyone’s socks off.”  That is a tight turn-around on the film, considering we … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes’: The ‘G.I. Joe’ Spin Off Wraps Filming!!

‘Snake Eyes’: First Image Gives a Look the Enigmatic Ninja!! Check It Out!!

Henry Golding celebrated his birthday today by releasing the first image from his upcoming movie Snake Eyes. Directed by Robert Schwentke (R.I.P.D.), the film follows Snake Eyes (Golding) seeking revenge for his father’s death by joining a ninja clan, and in the process finding acceptance. Golding is joined in the cast by Andrew Koji, Samara Weaving, Úrsula Corberó,Haruka Abe, Iko Uwais, and Takehiro Hira. Obviously, this image doesn’t really tell … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes’: First Image Gives a Look the Enigmatic Ninja!! Check It Out!!

‘Snake Eyes’: Cast Photo and Logo Revealed as Filming Begins!! Check It Out!!

Production is now underway on Snake Eyes, the G.I. Joe spinoff from Paramount Pictures. The official title, per the title treatment/logo, is Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, which seems to suggest Paramount has designs on expanding the G.I. Joe franchise with individual spinoff movies for specific characters. That brings to mind Fox’s similar plans years ago, when X-Men Origins: Wolverine was intended to be followed … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes’: Cast Photo and Logo Revealed as Filming Begins!! Check It Out!!

‘Snake Eyes’: Samara Weaving Joins the ‘G.I. Joe’ Spinoff!!!

No, this isn’t an update of the eternally underrated Brian de Palma/Nicolas Cage 1998 boxing fever dream Snake Eyes. The upcoming Snake Eyes is a darker spinoff of the G.I. Joe universe starring Crazy Rich Asians’ Henry Golding as the title role, a mysterious operative who wears a mask, rocks a sword AND an uzi, and terminates his targets with extreme prejudice. In the previous … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes’: Samara Weaving Joins the ‘G.I. Joe’ Spinoff!!!

‘Snake Eyes’: Haruka Abe Joins the ‘G.I. Joe’ Spin-Off!! Check It Out!!

The G.I. Joe spin-off Snake Eyes keeps growing its cast as TheWrap reports Haruka Abe (Ideal) is the latest to join the upcoming action film. Her role is being kept under wraps for the time being. Abe will star alongside Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) as Snake Eyes, Andrew Koji (Warrior) as Storm Shadow, Iko Uwais (The Raid) as Hard Master and Úrsula Corberó (Money Heist) as The … Continue reading ‘Snake Eyes’: Haruka Abe Joins the ‘G.I. Joe’ Spin-Off!! Check It Out!!

‘She’s Just a Shadow’ Trailer Reveals a Gory and Glam Tokyo-Set Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A beautiful Japanese madam. A deranged, drug-addled Tokyo gangster and his crew. A sadistic serial killer on the loose. The intersection of these stories, and the interior worlds of these characters, plays out against a dreamlike backdrop of ultra-violence and orgiastic sex as everyone tries futilely to rewrite their futures and cheat death. A dreamlike yet modern take on the gangster genre, SHE’S … Continue reading ‘She’s Just a Shadow’ Trailer Reveals a Gory and Glam Tokyo-Set Thriller!! Check It Out!!