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Mirza BaigMarch 5, 2022Leave a comment

A 3rd ‘Hercule Poirot’ Film Has Already Been Written!!

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios President Steve Asbell talked about the studio’s recent and popular movies, and upcoming titles such as the sequels for Free Guy, Avatar, and Planet of the Apes. Asbell also took a little time to praise and talk about the Hercule Poirot film series, which has proven itself quite successful at the box office and … Continue reading A 3rd ‘Hercule Poirot’ Film Has Already Been Written!!

Drama, Movie Review, Thriller

Death on the Nile (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. My Take – Released in 2017, Murder on the Orient Express, director-actor Kenneth Branagh‘s adaption of Agatha Christie’s best-known novel, was pleasant enough but unremarkable experience, that managed to surprise everyone by creating enough buzz to garner $352 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. Unsurprisingly, a … Continue reading Death on the Nile (2022) Review!!

Mirza BaigFebruary 14, 2022Leave a comment

Mirza BaigJanuary 12, 2022Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’ Gets New Character Posters and Special Look Video!! Check It Out!!

After multiple delays due to behind-the-scenes studio acquisitions and the coronavirus pandemic shuttering theaters around the world, 20th Century Studios‘ Death on the Nile adaptation is set to hit theaters in one month, after initially having a release date that would have seen a Christmas 2019 debut. To celebrate the film’s upcoming arrival, an all-new look at the film has been released that spotlights what … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’ Gets New Character Posters and Special Look Video!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigDecember 25, 2021Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’: Kenneth Branagh’s Next Agatha Christie Adaption Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Directed – Kenneth Branagh Starring – Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Kenneth Branagh’s Next Agatha Christie Adaption Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigMarch 24, 2021Leave a comment

‘Death On The Nile’ Release Moves to Feb. 11, 2022!!

While Disney’s seismic theatrical release changes with Black Widow, Cruella and Luca today were on the top of everybody’s minds, it was easy to ignore the elephant in the corner of the room. We’re specifically talking about Kenneth Branagh’s mystery ensemble Death on the Nile starring Armie Hammer, who has been besieged in an alleged sex scandal. The 20th Century Studios production, which reportedly cost $90M and … Continue reading ‘Death On The Nile’ Release Moves to Feb. 11, 2022!!

Mirza BaigAugust 20, 2020Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’ Trailer Teases Kenneth Branagh’s Next Agatha Christie Update!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Directed – Kenneth Branagh Starring – Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’ Trailer Teases Kenneth Branagh’s Next Agatha Christie Update!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigFebruary 12, 2020Leave a comment

‘And Then There Were None’: Another Agatha Christie Film Adaption in the Works!!

According to Deadline, 20th Century Studios is in the process of developing a brand new film adaptation of And Then There Were None, based on acclaimed author Agatha Christie‘s mystery novel of the same name. Described as a fresh new take on the classic story, the film will be penned by husband and wife writing duo Anna Waterhouse and Joe Shrapnel, who co-wrote the screenplay … Continue reading ‘And Then There Were None’: Another Agatha Christie Film Adaption in the Works!!

Mirza BaigOctober 2, 2019Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’ Announces Full Cast as Production Begins!!

20th Century Fox has officially announced the start of production on Death on the Nile, the follow-up to 2017’s Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express, which sees Kenneth Branagh returning to the director’s chair as well as reprising the role of master detective Hercule Poirot. The official synopsis for the film reads: In “Death on the Nile,” Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian adventure aboard a … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’ Announces Full Cast as Production Begins!!

Mirza BaigSeptember 12, 2019Leave a comment

‘Death On The Nile’: Ali Fazal Joins the Upcoming Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

After his major motion picture titular lead in Victoria and Abdul, actor Ali Fazal will now be starring opposite the globally renowned and loved Gal Gadot most famously known as playing the role of Wonder Woman. The duo are set to star in the on screen modern day adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel “Death On the Nile” and is set be directed by Kenneth Branagh. … Continue reading ‘Death On The Nile’: Ali Fazal Joins the Upcoming Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

Mirza BaigAugust 17, 2019Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’: Russell Brand in Negotiations to Join!!!

Russell Brand is in negotiations to join Kenneth Branagh in 20th Century Fox’s whodunit Death on the Nile, the sequel to 2017’s Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express, Collider has exclusively learned. Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Letitia Wright, Tom Bateman and four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening are among those expected to star in the film, which is based on Christie’s 1937 novel of … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Russell Brand in Negotiations to Join!!!

Mirza BaigJune 27, 2019Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’: Annette Bening in Talks To Join Kenneth Branagh’s Sequel!!!

As Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile picks up steam, Deadline has reported that Captain Marvel’s Annette Bening has begun talks to join the Murder on the Orient Express sequel, with the actress up for the role of Euphemia. Death on the Nile will see Branagh reprise his role as master detective Hercule Poiroit, who finds himself investigating a murder on a luxurious Nile Cruise. However, as … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Annette Bening in Talks To Join Kenneth Branagh’s Sequel!!!

Mirza BaigMay 9, 2019Leave a comment

Disney Plans to Cut Fox’s Film Slate in Half!!

More light is being shed on what 20th Century Fox will look like under the ownership of Disney. The acquisition was years in the making, and while it certainly brings with it exciting opportunities for viewers like Marvel’s X-Men or Fantastic Four joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it also comes with thousands of layoffs, the shuttering of Fox’s smaller studios that made more niche films, … Continue reading Disney Plans to Cut Fox’s Film Slate in Half!!

Mirza BaigApril 22, 2019Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’: Letitia Wright Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

Black Panther and Avengers star Letitia Wright has become the latest addition to the cast of Death on the Nile, the upcoming sequel to Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express. As per THR, Wright is set to portray the key role of Rosalie Otterbourne, one of the lead suspects in the tale, which sees Poirot (Branagh) investigating a murder on a … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Letitia Wright Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

Mirza BaigOctober 6, 2018Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’: Armie Hammer Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Sequel!!!

Just days after casting Wonder Woman 1984star Gal Gadot, Kenneth Branagh has chosen yet another actor to star in Death of the Nile, an adaptation of renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie’s novel. According to The Wrap, Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name) has joined the film, which is a sequel to Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express from last year. The new film, based on Christie’s 1937 novel, … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Armie Hammer Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Sequel!!!

Mirza BaigSeptember 30, 2018Leave a comment

‘Death on the Nile’: Gal Gadot Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!!!

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot has become the first addition to the cast of Death on the Nile, 20th Century Fox’s follow-up to last year’s hit Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express, Deadline has revealed. The new film, based on Christie’s 1937 novel, will see Kenneth Branagh back behind the camera, and he is also expected to reprise his role as master detective … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Gal Gadot Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!!!

Features, TV

Kenneth Branagh to Produce and Star in ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’!!!

Kenneth Branagh will star in, and produce, “A Gentleman in Moscow,” the TV adaptation of Amor Towles’ novel. Entertainment One will produce and Tom Harper (“Peaky Blinders”) will direct the series, which is set in Russia, starts in the 1920s and spans 30 years. It tells the story of a man ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel. Branagh will play … Continue reading Kenneth Branagh to Produce and Star in ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’!!!

Mirza BaigApril 4, 2018Leave a comment

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Fox Pushes Back ‘Alita’ and ‘The Predator’; Dates ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Sequel!!!

Fox is switching around some of the dates on its calendar. The biggest move is taking Alita: Battle Angel out of the summer and moving it into December. The movie was originally slated to open on July 20th, but now it will hit theaters on December 21st. That’s going to put it up against Aquaman and the Transformers spinoff, Bumblebee, which is some serious competition … Continue reading Fox Pushes Back ‘Alita’ and ‘The Predator’; Dates ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Sequel!!!

Mirza BaigDecember 28, 2017Leave a comment

2017 U.S. Box Office Set to Fall to Three-Year Low!!!

The final number for the 2017 North American box office haul will decline by about 2.5% from last year’s record-setting $11.38 billion — even with “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” adding more than $400 million. As of Christmas Day, the domestic total for the year was $10.68 billion, or 2.7% behind the same time frame a year ago. The final six days of 2017 are … Continue reading 2017 U.S. Box Office Set to Fall to Three-Year Low!!!

Mirza BaigDecember 28, 2017December 28, 2017Leave a comment

Disney Becomes Box Office Champ for Second Year in Row!!!

For the second year in a row, Disney has nabbed the domestic box office crown, with $2.27 billion already banked in 2017 thanks to its one-two punch of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “Beauty and the Beast.” As of Dec. 25, Disney had a 21.3% market share compared with Warner Bros. at 18.9% and $2.02 billion, according to box office tracker comScore. That gap … Continue reading Disney Becomes Box Office Champ for Second Year in Row!!!

Mirza BaigDecember 18, 2017Leave a comment

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Delivers Second Largest Opening Ever at the BO!!!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi delivered on expectations, debuting with the second largest opening weekend of all-time and propelling the box office to the third largest weekend ever based on estimates. In an attempt at counter-programming, Fox‘s Ferdinand got off to a bit of a slow start against the might of Star Wars as well as the continued strong performance of Pixar‘s Coco as it … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Delivers Second Largest Opening Ever at the BO!!!

Mirza BaigDecember 11, 2017Leave a comment

‘Coco’ Repeats #1 Spot Again as ‘The Disaster Artist’ Opens Strong at the BO!!

Disney and Pixar‘s Coco topped the weekend box office for the third week in a row. In fact, the only shake-up in the weekend top five compared to the last two weeks is to see A24‘s The Disaster Artist landing in fourth position as it expanded into 840 theaters this weekend following its strong limited bow last week. As for the weekend’s only new wide … Continue reading ‘Coco’ Repeats #1 Spot Again as ‘The Disaster Artist’ Opens Strong at the BO!!

Mirza BaigDecember 4, 2017Leave a comment

‘Coco’ Repeats Second Week at #1 While Limited Releases Open Strong at BO!!!

Disney and Pixar‘s Coco led the post-Thanksgiving frame in what was a repeat of last weekend’s top five thanks in large part to no new wide releases this weekend. That doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to discuss as A24 enjoyed a great weekend with Lady Bird continuing its strong play and the studio’s much-talked about feature The Disaster Artist finished just outside the top ten … Continue reading ‘Coco’ Repeats Second Week at #1 While Limited Releases Open Strong at BO!!!

Mirza BaigNovember 27, 2017November 27, 2017Leave a comment

Disney Scores Another Hit as ‘Coco’ Makes A Strong Debut at the BO!!!

With a strong, five-day debut Disney and Pixar‘s Coco joined the ranks of the many successful films Disney has launched over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Receiving high marks from critics and audiences alike, the film finished atop the weekend box office and is looking at solid returns throughout the holiday season. Additionally, WB and DC Comics‘ Justice League and Lionsgate‘s Wonder played mostly as expected … Continue reading Disney Scores Another Hit as ‘Coco’ Makes A Strong Debut at the BO!!!

Mirza BaigNovember 21, 2017Leave a comment

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Sequel in the Works at Fox!!!

Hercule Poirot is back on the case at 20th Century Fox. Per THR, the studio will follow up Murder on the Orient Express and stay in the Agatha Christie business with an adaptation of Death on the Nile, the 1937 novel that finds Christie’s brilliant investigator on tasked with another murder mystery while on vacation in Egypt. Kenneth Branagh is expected to return as director and … Continue reading ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Sequel in the Works at Fox!!!

Mirza BaigNovember 20, 2017Leave a comment

‘Justice League’ Scores $185 Million Opening, Led by China at the International BO!!!

Warner Bros.-DC’s “Justice League” dominated the international box office in its opening weekend with $185.5 million at approximately 47,000 screens in 65 markets, led by $51.7 million in China. The costly superhero tentpole is ahead of the international opening weekends for Warner’s “Wonder Woman” and Disney-Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok.” In China, where “Justice League” screened at 20,500 screens, the film took in 65% of grosses from … Continue reading ‘Justice League’ Scores $185 Million Opening, Led by China at the International BO!!!

Mirza BaigNovember 20, 2017Leave a comment

‘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!!!

Mirza BaigNovember 13, 2017Leave a comment

‘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!!!

Drama, Movie Review, Thriller

Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. My Take – I came into the screening of this Kenneth Branagh directed adaption having virtually no familiarity with the storyline of the … Continue reading Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Review!!!

Mirza BaigNovember 11, 2017Leave a comment

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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!!!

Box Office, Superhero

‘Justice League’ Early Tracking Has the Superhero Film Opening to $110-120 Million!!

With Justice League only a few weeks away and tickets now on sale, early tracking has come out for Warner Bros’ big superhero crossover. According to Deadline, industry estimates have the film opening around $110M-$120M in the U.S. and Canada. Deadline also notes that some of Justice League’s projection is being taken by Thor: Ragnarok, which opens two weeks prior. Once that film is out … Continue reading ‘Justice League’ Early Tracking Has the Superhero Film Opening to $110-120 Million!!

Mirza BaigOctober 28, 2017Leave a comment

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‘Murder on the Orient Express’: New Trailer Has Hercule Poirot Trying to Find a Killer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. Directed – Kenneth Branagh Starring – Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Murder on the Orient Express’: New Trailer Has Hercule Poirot Trying to Find a Killer!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigJune 3, 2017Leave a comment

First ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Trailer Reveals Star-Studded Murder Mystery!!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. Directed – Kenneth Branagh Starring – Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz Check out the trailer: Continue reading First ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Trailer Reveals Star-Studded Murder Mystery!!! Check It Out!!!

Mirza BaigMay 5, 2017Leave a comment

First ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Images Reveal Daisy Ridley, Josh Gad, Johnny Depp, and More!!! Check It Out!!!

The first images from the upcoming Murder on the Orient Express have landed online, and it’s a star-studded affair. The 20th Century Fox film is an adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie mystery directed by Kenneth Branagh, and the Thor and Cinderella director assembled one hell of a cast to bring it to life. In these first images we see Branagh as Hercule Poirot, Johnny … Continue reading First ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Images Reveal Daisy Ridley, Josh Gad, Johnny Depp, and More!!! Check It Out!!!

Features, TV

‘Y: The Last Man’ Series at FX Lands ‘American Gods’ Showrunner!!

When all hope seemed lost, an adaptation of Y: The Last Man ended up at FX in the form a TV series. Proving that this approach is the project’s best shot at seeing the light of day, Michael Green has been tapped to be the series’ showrunner. THR was the first to announce the new of Green, who’s currently showrunning another TV adaptation that had … Continue reading ‘Y: The Last Man’ Series at FX Lands ‘American Gods’ Showrunner!!

Mirza BaigNovember 16, 2016Leave a comment

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‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Will Be Shot on 65mm Film!!

When this new Star Wars trilogy concludes with Star Wars: Episode IX, it’ll do so in grand fashion. Despite the fact that most blockbusters nowadays are shot on digital, director J.J. Abrams made the decision to shoot Star Wars: The Force Awakens on 35mm film. It was a bold choice, and one that reinforced the idea that digital is not ubiquitous—filmmakers should be able to … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Will Be Shot on 65mm Film!!

Mirza BaigOctober 3, 2016Leave a comment

Johnny Depp in Talks for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ along with Daisy Ridley and More!!

It is no longer the heady days of the late 2000s, early 10s. In those days, Johnny Depp was a box office superstar and his movies routinely grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. The last time Depp was in a film that grossed over $100 million, it was a bit part in Into the Woods. The last time he led a film that grossed over $100 million, it … Continue reading Johnny Depp in Talks for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ along with Daisy Ridley and More!!