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‘Malignant 2’: Director James Wan Updates Sequel Status!!

Filmmaker James Wan has already delivered audiences films like Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring, all of which kicked off impressive franchises, but fans hoping that his 2021 movie Malignant would similarly kick off a franchise might be disappointed to find out that there’s no progress as far as a follow-up film is concerned. While Wan isn’t entirely ruling out the notion, he admitted that a … Continue reading ‘Malignant 2’: Director James Wan Updates Sequel Status!!

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‘The Nun 2’ Is Officially Happening!!

CinemaCon is fully underway in Las Vegas and on Tuesday Warner Brothers had their panel. Among other notable films in their sizzle reel highlighting upcoming projects was The Nun 2. This is the horror sequel to the 2018 film, and it will continue the highly popular Conjuring universe. Nothing was revealed about the plot and there is no release date, but the film is in … Continue reading ‘The Nun 2’ Is Officially Happening!!

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‘Malignant 2’: Annabelle Wallis Says a Sequel May Happen!!

If the ending to James Wan‘s 2021 horror film Malignant left you scratching the back of your head and wanting more body-horror madness, you might be in luck. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Malignant star Annabelle Wallis hinted at the possibility of a sequel, stating with regards to sequel conversations with Wan that: “There’s plenty of ideas swirling around. We were very, very flattered … Continue reading ‘Malignant 2’: Annabelle Wallis Says a Sequel May Happen!!

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‘Dune’ Opening HBO Max Viewership Tops ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’!!

In addition to its solid debut at the domestic box office this weekend, Dune registered HBO Max viewership numbers higher than fellow Warner Bros. titles Zack Snyder’s Justice League and In the Heights. The data comes via third party analytics firm Samba TV, because HBO Max, as per industry norm, doesn’t typically reveal viewership figures. Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, was given a day-and-date streaming … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Opening HBO Max Viewership Tops ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’!!

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‘Shang-Chi’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Domestic Pandemic Release While ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Flops at the BO!!

Disney-Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is coming in ahead of industry estimates of $12.8M for its fourth No. 1 weekend, with $13.3M. As we told you earlier, thanks to the pic’s $3.6M Friday, Shang-Chi has become the highest-grossing movie at the pandemic domestic B.O., overtaking Black Widow‘s $186.7M domestic running total with a current $196.5M by EOD today. A $250M domestic final looks to … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Domestic Pandemic Release While ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Flops at the BO!!

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‘Shang-Chi’ Continues Rule with $21.7M at the BO!!

Any doubts about the health of the overall domestic box office continue to wane. Disney/Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings reigns atop the tallies in its third weekend, scoring $21.7M, the second-best third weekend result for a September release after Warner Bros.’ It ($29.75M). That’s a great -37% hold after a Friday of $5.8M, -40%, and the Destin Daniel Cretton-directed feature looks to stand by … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ Continues Rule with $21.7M at the BO!!

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Malignant (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. My Take – By marking his feature directorial debut with Saw (2004), a nasty cultural phenomenon that has since spawned eight sequels, as a filmmaker James Wan quickly rose to become the face of modern horror. A status … Continue reading Malignant (2021) Review!!

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‘Shang-Chi’ Continues Strong While ‘Malignant’ Flops at the BO!!

With great success comes continued great chaos for the theatrical experience this past week. On the plus side, the domestic box office is continuing its rebound during the pandemic, with the second weekend of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings earning $9.7M in its second Friday, -67%, for an estimated 3-day of $35.7M, -53%. That’s the third-biggest second weekend for a September release … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ Continues Strong While ‘Malignant’ Flops at the BO!!

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‘Malignant’ Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!

The first clip from James Wan‘s Malignant has been released, and it’s every bit as atmospheric and unnerving as you’d expect from one of modern horror’s foremost auteurs. Recharging his batteries after the big-budget excess of 2018’s Aquaman, Wan has returned to his roots with a stripped-back chiller that’s set to terrify audiences both at home in theaters when the movie comes to cinemas and … Continue reading ‘Malignant’ Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘Malignant’: New Images Tease James Wan’s Return to Horror!! Check It Out!!

One of the next big horror movies on deck is James Wan‘s (Saw, The Conjuring, Insidious) Malignant, which Warner Bros./New Line will release to theaters & HBO Max September 10. In the film, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” A brand new gallery of stills and behind the … Continue reading ‘Malignant’: New Images Tease James Wan’s Return to Horror!! Check It Out!!

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Warner Bros. to Produce At Least 10 HBO Max Movies in 2022!!

Warner Bros. will produce at least 10 movies for the HBO Max streaming service in 2022, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar said during Thursday’s second quarter earnings call for parent company AT&T, per Variety. The announcement comes after the studio attracted significant backlash from filmmakers for deciding to debut every movie on its 2021 slate on HBO Max, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. WarnerMedia‘s move to … Continue reading Warner Bros. to Produce At Least 10 HBO Max Movies in 2022!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Moves Release Date to Sept 17, 2021!!

Sony has announced that it is moving Venom: Let There Be Carnage to September, thereby avoiding a box office clash with Universal‘s F9 in June. The Venom sequel will now open on Sept. 17, 2021, nearly three months after it had previously been slated for release on June 25. Universal recently parked its own action-packed sequel on that date, forcing a standoff that ended with … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Moves Release Date to Sept 17, 2021!!

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‘Malignant’: James Wan Announces Sept 2021 HBO Max Release Date with a New Image!! Check It Out!!

James Wan‘s next movie, the little horror-thriller that could also known as Malignant, has finally gotten a release date. This is just the latest development on the Malignant front. Earlier this month, Warner Bros. released a trailer featuring a collection of clips from the studio’s new 2021 slate that will receive day-and-date HBO Max releases as well as theatrical premieres. The collection of clips offered our first look at footage … Continue reading ‘Malignant’: James Wan Announces Sept 2021 HBO Max Release Date with a New Image!! Check It Out!!

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‘Malignant’: James Wan’s Upcoming Horror Gets a Appropriately Horrific R-Rating!!

Refreshingly, we don’t know much about the upcoming horror film Malignant. But what we do know excites me. We know it’s a return to the genre from James Wan, who gave us the excellent Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring franchises. We know it’s based on an original screenplay and idea, after Wan‘s time helming franchise titles like Furious 7 and Aquaman. We know it’s coming to theaters and HBO Max some time this … Continue reading ‘Malignant’: James Wan’s Upcoming Horror Gets a Appropriately Horrific R-Rating!!

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WB Teases Logos of ‘The Matrix 4’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and Other 2021 Releases!! Check It Out!!

Just a short time ago, WarnerBros. dropped a bombshell: All their 2021 movies will be released for a limited one-month engagement on HBO Max, in addition to a concurrent theatrical release where theaters are open. In addition, the studio released logos for all 17 films being released in 2021 including The Matrix 4, Mortal Kombat, and Godzilla vs Kong.Jason Kilar, WarnerMedia CEO, on the decision … Continue reading WB Teases Logos of ‘The Matrix 4’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and Other 2021 Releases!! Check It Out!!

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‘Dune’, ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and More to Hit HBO Max and Theaters Simultaneously!!

Huge news out of Warner Bros. today. Following the announcement that the highly anticipated Wonder Woman 1984 will be released on HBO Max on Christmas Day for a limited one-month engagement on the streaming service (in addition to a concurrent theatrical release where theaters are open), the studio announced today that all of its 2021 films will follow this same release model.Yes indeed, movies like … Continue reading ‘Dune’, ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and More to Hit HBO Max and Theaters Simultaneously!!

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‘Knight Rider’: James Wan Developing a Feature Length Remake!!

Exciting news today for anyone who thinks, correctly, that modern crime-thrillers don’t feature enough wise-cracking talking cars anymore. Deadline reports that James Wan, along with his Atomic Monster partner Michael Clear and Spyglass Media Group, is developing a film based on the Knight Rider franchise. TJ Fixman, a video game scribe who worked on Ratchet and Clank and Resistance: Fall of Man, is handling the script. … Continue reading ‘Knight Rider’: James Wan Developing a Feature Length Remake!!

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‘Hunting Season’: James Wan Working with ‘John Wick’ Writer on a Time Travel Movie!!

James Wan is continuing to stay busy while he prepares to direct an Aquaman sequel sometime in the future, adding another producing project to his list. The latest is a time travel sci-fi tale called Hunting Season, based on a book by Frank M. Robinson. Per THR, John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad will pen the screenplay for the film, while the producing team includes Wan, … Continue reading ‘Hunting Season’: James Wan Working with ‘John Wick’ Writer on a Time Travel Movie!!

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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Release Date Delayed!!

Warner Bros. has finally made some big decisions about its biggest summer releases as coronavirus concerns continue to affect all corners of the entertainment industry. First up, the studio has pushed Wonder Woman 1984‘s release date, moving the Patty Jenkins-directed, Gal Gadot-starring sequel from its original June 5 date to August 14. The two-month push from Warner Bros. (as reported by Variety) aligns with previous reporting that the … Continue reading ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Release Date Delayed!!

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James Wan And Universal To Produce a Monster Movie!!

James Wan and his Atomic Monster banner are conjuring up a new monster movie for Universal Pictures, Collider has confirmed. Supernatural scribe Robbie Thompson is writing the script for the untitled horror thriller, which is reportedly in the vein of Disturbia. The story follows a group of teens who discover that a neighbor is building a monster in his basement, and wouldn’t you know it… … Continue reading James Wan And Universal To Produce a Monster Movie!!

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‘Malignant’: James Wan Shares BTS Photo As Filming Nears Conclusion!! Check It Out!!

Though some fans are more excited to see James Wan return to Atlantis in a follow-up to last year’s smash hit Aquaman, the Aussie’s upcoming return to the horror genre in Malignant has his long-time fans’ anticipation soaring through the roof. The co-writer/director took to Instagram to reveal a behind-the-scenes look at the film while announcing it’s nearing the conclusion of its principal photography! View this … Continue reading ‘Malignant’: James Wan Shares BTS Photo As Filming Nears Conclusion!! Check It Out!!

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‘Malignant’: James Wan’s New Horror Flick Sets For 2020 Release!!

A release date has been set for Malignant, the 10th feature-length film from director James Wan. Wan took a brief break from his usual horror fare in 2018 when his big budget Warner Bros. flick Aquaman hit theaters but now, he’s returning to his roots. The director/writer/producer has been hard at work on a secret, scary project which stars Annabelle Wallis (The Mummy) and Jake Abel (Supernatural). Per Deadline, Malignant will be … Continue reading ‘Malignant’: James Wan’s New Horror Flick Sets For 2020 Release!!

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‘Dylan Dog’: James Wan to Produce TV Series!!

Last year it was announced that Italian comic book publisher Sergio Bonelli Editore was in development on a live-action, English-language Dylan Dog series, and now comes word from Variety that Aquaman director James Wan is set to produce the project through his Atomic Monster banner. “James Wan and Atomic Monster are masters of the horror genre and have a proven sensibility on how best to … Continue reading ‘Dylan Dog’: James Wan to Produce TV Series!!

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James Wan Announces ‘Malignant’ as Title of His New Movie!!!

James Wan has offered his fans yet another new piece of information about his next film. On Tuesday, the director took to his Instagram to reveal the title of his 10th feature-length film which stars Annabelle Wallis, who previously starred in the Wan-produced Annabelle. Wan kept it short and sweet with the title announcement, which has been unknown since the time the project was confirmed back in late July. … Continue reading James Wan Announces ‘Malignant’ as Title of His New Movie!!!

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