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‘Spiral 2’: Co-Writer Teases the Return of Jigsaw in ‘Saw’ Sequel!!

Spiral: From the Book of Saw was the first film in the franchise that did not feature Tobin Bell’s Jigsaw in any capacity outside of a photo cameo and that divided long time fans of the franchise. The main plot involved Chris Rock’s Detective Banks tracking down a cop-killing copycat killer that connected to his past. They only ever mentioned Jigsaw in passing and the … Continue reading ‘Spiral 2’: Co-Writer Teases the Return of Jigsaw in ‘Saw’ Sequel!!

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‘Saw’: SYFY Sets Binge Through Franchise Marathon!!!

Have you been thinking that your stay-at-home quarantine could use a little jazzing up with some screaming and elaborate death traps? Good news, scary person: SYFY has announced the “Saw and Disorder” marathon, a straight-through binge of the Saw movies that will end with the network premiere of Jigsaw. The marathon kicks off on Sunday, April 26. Here’s the full schedule: SAW II 8:30-10:30AM ET/PT … Continue reading ‘Saw’: SYFY Sets Binge Through Franchise Marathon!!!

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‘Saw’: Chris Rock’s Spinoff Gets a New 2020 Release Date!!

The Saw spinoff continues to keep us on our toes as a new release date is announced. Per Deadline, the Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures-produced film will now be released May 15, 2020, moving it up seven months from its original October 23, 2020 release date. This marks a huge break in Saw franchise tradition since each of the previous eight films (plus one short film) have all been … Continue reading ‘Saw’: Chris Rock’s Spinoff Gets a New 2020 Release Date!!

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‘Saw’: Samuel L. Jackson to Play Chris Rock’s Father!!!

The new Saw movie just keeps getting weirder. It was announced in May that the horror franchise was getting a spinoff based on an original idea by none other than Chris Rock, who would co-star in and produce the film. Now today Lionsgate has announced that Samuel L. Jackson is joining the cast to play the father of Rock’s character. Filming is currently underway on … Continue reading ‘Saw’: Samuel L. Jackson to Play Chris Rock’s Father!!!

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‘Saw’: Chris Rock Working on a Spinoff!!

Like the end of a certain 2004 movie, I definitely didn’t see this one coming… but I dig it. Chris Rock has been tapped to expand the Saw franchise with a spinoff film that will bring back Saw II director Darren Lynn Bousman as well as original creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell. Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures will release the untitled new film on Oct. 23, … Continue reading ‘Saw’: Chris Rock Working on a Spinoff!!

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‘Justice League’ Stumbles with $96 million Debut as ‘Wonder’ Opens Strong at the BO!!!

Warner Bros. and DC Comics‘ Justice League struggled compared to expectations as it failed to top $100 million over the course of its three-day weekend. Meanwhile, it was Lionsgate‘s Wonder that captured audience attention, debuting with an excellent $27 million, topping Thor: Ragnarok for a second place finish, positioning itself well for the holiday weeks ahead. Additionally, A24‘s Lady Bird continued its impressive run in … Continue reading ‘Justice League’ Stumbles with $96 million Debut as ‘Wonder’ Opens Strong at the BO!!!

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‘Thor 3’ Repeats Top #1 While ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ and ‘Orient Express’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

Thor: Ragnarok delivered an expected #1 finish in its second weekend at the domestic box office, pushing the film’s domestic total ahead of both the first and second Thor films after just ten days in release. However, just as much a story are the strong openings for a batch of newcomers, both wide and and limited, as Paramount‘s Daddy’s Home 2 and Fox‘s Murder on … Continue reading ‘Thor 3’ Repeats Top #1 While ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ and ‘Orient Express’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Delivers $121M Domestic Opening; ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ Is Also Well at the BO!!!

Disney and Marvel‘s Thor: Ragnarok got the 2017 holiday movie season started in strong fashion, debuting with over $120 million as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to fill theaters. Additionally, STX‘s A Bad Moms Christmas brought in over $20 million for its five-day start, but it’s the road ahead that will tell the full story as it hopes to play well into the holiday season. … Continue reading ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Delivers $121M Domestic Opening; ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ Is Also Well at the BO!!!

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‘Jigsaw’ Tops Weekend, ‘Suburbicon’ Flops and ‘Thor 3’ Hauls in $100M at the International BO!!

Lionsgate‘s Jigsaw came in just a bit behind expectations, which some may attribute to the Netflix debut of the second season of “Stranger Things” on Friday or the seven year gap between films, but that isn’t to say this is a poor debut. Elsewhere, however, Paramount‘s Suburbicon flopped while Universal‘s release of Thank You for Your Service didn’t perform much better over the course of … Continue reading ‘Jigsaw’ Tops Weekend, ‘Suburbicon’ Flops and ‘Thor 3’ Hauls in $100M at the International BO!!

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Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo 2!’ Tops Weekend While ‘Geostorm’ and ‘The Snowman’ Bomb at the BO!!

As expected, Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween topped the weekend box office becoming the seventh of eight Madea films to open over $20 million. Meanwhile, it was rough going for the weekend’s four other new wide releases as Geostorm, Only the Brave and The Snowman essentially bombed while Pure Flix‘s Same Kind of Different as Me failed to meet the low end of … Continue reading Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo 2!’ Tops Weekend While ‘Geostorm’ and ‘The Snowman’ Bomb at the BO!!

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‘Jigsaw’ Character Posters Introduce the Jigsaw Army!! Check It Out!!

The mysteries of Jigsaw continue to grow. The Saw franchise returns this Halloween for the eighth installment, and after seven years away, the dominant horror franchise of the early aughts is getting a bit of a revamp and it’s not just the snazzy new title. Neither Carey Elwes nor Costas Mandylor, aka Jigsaw’s best-known apprentices, are expected to return and the powers that be are keeping the … Continue reading ‘Jigsaw’ Character Posters Introduce the Jigsaw Army!! Check It Out!!

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‘Jigsaw’: First Trailer Resurrects a Deadly Threat!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one man: John Kramer. But how can this be? The man known as Jigsaw has been dead for over a decade. Directed – Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig Starring – Laura Vandervoort, Tobin Bell, Callum Keith Rennie Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Jigsaw’: First Trailer Resurrects a Deadly Threat!! Check It Out!!

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‘Jigsaw’ Debuts First Image; Directors Tease Less Vicious, “More Fun” Spin on ‘Saw’!! Check It Out!!

Ahead of Jigsaw‘s appearance at San Diego Comic-Con next week, Lionsgate has revealed the first image for the upcoming eighth film in the Saw franchise. Directed by Predestination and Daybreakers helmers Peter and Michael Spierig, from a script by Pete Goldfinger, Josh Stolberg, James Wan, and Leigh Whannell, Jigsaw is set to revive the once-dominant Saw franchise, which has grossed more than $800 million worldwide. However, the directors are bringing a new approach to the material, which Michael … Continue reading ‘Jigsaw’ Debuts First Image; Directors Tease Less Vicious, “More Fun” Spin on ‘Saw’!! Check It Out!!

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‘Jigsaw’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

Jigsaw is back, folks! Kind of. Maybe. I mean he’s probably still dead. In any case! Lionsgate is gearing up to re-launch the juggernaut Saw franchise this Halloween with Jigsaw, the eighth installment in the wildly popular, hyper-violent horror headliner that earned more than $800 million at the worldwide box office. Lionsgate just release the first poster, which you can check out below. Plot details … Continue reading ‘Jigsaw’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Saw: Legacy’ Gets a Familiar New Title!! Check It Out!!

After seven years out of the game, the Saw franchise is heading back to theaters this fall with its eighth installment and it looks like they’re planning to bring things full circle — at least when it comes to the title. The film has been going under the working title Saw: Legacy for the last few months, but it was revealed today that the official title … Continue reading ‘Saw: Legacy’ Gets a Familiar New Title!! Check It Out!!

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First ‘Saw: Legacy’ Details Emerge; Jigsaw Might Be Back!!!

It’s weird that the hype machine hasn’t gone into overdrive yet for Saw: Legacy, the eighth installment in the iconic early 2000s horror franchise that’s set to land in theaters on October 37th. A full seven years after the Saw franchise seemingly came to an end with Saw 3D, Legacy is looking to put Saw back on the pop culture radar, but details have been … Continue reading First ‘Saw: Legacy’ Details Emerge; Jigsaw Might Be Back!!!

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