‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s Cast Assembles for Empire Magazine Covers!! Check It Out!!

From left to right, top to bottom, there’s Weasel, Blackguard, King Shark, Captain Boomerang, The Thinker, Javelin, Savant, Polka-Dot Man, TDK, Mongal, Rick Flag, Ratcatcher 2, Harley Quinn, Peacemaker and Bloodsport. Gunn tweeted the cover art and encouraged fans to look out for the magazine on Oct. 29, as it will feature even more images, as well as interviews. The Suicide Squad is a soft … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s Cast Assembles for Empire Magazine Covers!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Joel Kinnaman Confirms James Gunn’s Film Is Heavily R-Rated!!

While there’s still no official word from Warner Bros. on the rating of the upcoming DC superhero movie The Suicide Squad, we at least know the script wasn’t exactly playing it safe. As Warner Bros. was building out its DC Universe, there were rumors that David Ayer’s 2016 film Suicide Squad might be released with an R-rating. Ultimately Warner Bros. went with a PG-13 for … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Joel Kinnaman Confirms James Gunn’s Film Is Heavily R-Rated!!

‘American Sole’: Pete Davidson, O’Shea Jackson Jr. Set for Dramatic Comedy!!

Pete Davidson and O’Shea Jackson Jr. are set to star in STXfilms’ dramatic comedy American Sole, which is set in the world of after-market sneakers — one of the fastest-growing areas of in-demand streetwear. Ian Edelman (How to Make It in America) will write and direct the film, while Kevin Hart and NBA superstar Chris Paul will produce under their respective HartBeat Productions and Oh … Continue reading ‘American Sole’: Pete Davidson, O’Shea Jackson Jr. Set for Dramatic Comedy!!

‘The Suicide Squad’ Gets a New Colorful Poster!! Check It Out!!

On Sunday, The Suicide Squad director James Gunn unveiled yet another new poster — just one day after the first day of the DC FanDome virtual event saw the release of two explosive and fun posters for the upcoming movie. Gunn hopped onto Twitter on Sunday morning to share yet another new poster for The Suicide Squad. He captioned the new poster with, “#DCFanDome is over, but #TheSuicideSquad … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Gets a New Colorful Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: First Footage Reveals James Gunn’s Vision!! Check It Out!!

Today at DC Fandome, James Gunn and his cast showed off the first footage for their reboot The Suicide Squad. The film includes 2016’s Suicide Squad cast members Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, and Viola Davis reprising their roles as well as newcomers Idris Elba, John Cena, Storm Reid, Nathan Fillion, Peter Capaldi, Taika Waititi, Pete Davidson, Alice Braga, and Michael Rooker. There is plenty to feast your eyes on in this behind-the-scenes look at The Suicide … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: First Footage Reveals James Gunn’s Vision!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s DC Film Gets First Posters!! Check It Out!!

Gunn’s take on the project is described as a “gritty 70s war movie” vibe, and indeed the behind-the-scenes footage showed a lot of gunfire and a cadre of goofy throwback costumes. The filmmaker went so far as to say The Suicide Squad contains more explosions than any Marvel movie ever, which is reflected in what Gunn describes as a “fan poster” made specifically for DC … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s DC Film Gets First Posters!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: First Images Reveal the Look of the Cast!! Check It Out!!

During the DC FanDome panel for the highly anticipated upcoming film The Suicide Squad, our first look at the film’s cast in character was unveiled. Indeed, up until now we didn’t even know who was playing who in the film, but now we have not only character names but some first-look images of what appears to be an absolutely bonkers ensemble. Writer/director James Gunn shed … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: First Images Reveal the Look of the Cast!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Cast of Characters Revealed for James Gunn’s Reboot!! Check It Out!!

Folks, at long last, it’s time to get to know the new Suicide Squad. We knew that James Gunn‘s reboot The Suicide Squad had a loaded cast. The film includes 2016’s Suicide Squad cast members Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, and Viola Davis reprising their roles as well as newcomers Idris Elba, John Cena, Storm Reid, Nathan Fillion, Peter Capaldi, Taika Waititi, Pete Davidson, Alice Braga, Michael Rooker, and … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Cast of Characters Revealed for James Gunn’s Reboot!! Check It Out!!

DC Fandome Reveals Excellent Lineup!! Check It Out!!

We now have a list of participants for the upcoming virtual convention DC Fandome, and folks, it’s absolutely stacked. First announced in June, this 24-hour virtual convention is basically Warner Bros.’ own Comic-Con, as they’ll be hosting panels online for films, TV shows, comic books, and video games related to their DC Comics properties. It’s entirely free, and we can readily expect to see some … Continue reading DC Fandome Reveals Excellent Lineup!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Reveals New Logo Ahead of DC Fandome Event!!

Today on Twitter James Gunn revealed the official logo for his upcoming DC movie for Warner Bros, The Suicide Squad, ahead of the DC FanDome Event on August 22. “#TheSuicideSquad team just got me these amazing new official title treatments for my birthday,” Gunn wrote on Twitter (happy birthday James!). “And the cast and I have so much more to show you guys on Aug … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Reveals New Logo Ahead of DC Fandome Event!!

‘Worst Man’: Pete Davidson and Colin Jost to lead Universal’s Wedding Comedy!!

The so-called King of Staten Island and the writer of Staten Island Summer are teaming up again after years of working together on Saturday Night Live, as Pete Davidson and Colin Jost are set to star in Universal’s wedding comedy Worst Man. The story follows a soon-to-be married couple and their families in the weeks leading up to the big day. Don’t be surprised if … Continue reading ‘Worst Man’: Pete Davidson and Colin Jost to lead Universal’s Wedding Comedy!!

The King of Staten Island (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his grief and take his first steps forward in life. My Take – Four days ago, after building some hype around, director Judd Apatow‘s latest film finally hit VOD, which … Continue reading The King of Staten Island (2020) Review!!

‘The King of Staten Island’: New Clip Has Pete Davidson Sharing a Personal Story!! Check It Out!!

The King of Staten Island, the new comedy directed by super-producer Judd Apatow and written and starring SNL’s Pete Davidson, hits VOD this June. Davidson has been a lightning rod for gossip magazine coverage, thanks to his highly publicized relationships and his struggles with mental health. Judging by a new behind-the-scenes clip, The King of Staten Island looks like Davidson is responding to the unfair … Continue reading ‘The King of Staten Island’: New Clip Has Pete Davidson Sharing a Personal Story!! Check It Out!!

‘The King of Staten Island’ Trailer Reveals Judd Apatow’s Next!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his grief and take his first steps forward in life. Directed – Judd Apatow Starring – Marisa Tomei, Maude Apatow, Bel Powley Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The King of Staten Island’ Trailer Reveals Judd Apatow’s Next!! Check It Out!!

‘The Freak Brothers’: Woody Harrelson Set for Adult Animated Series Casts!!

Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish and John Goodman are set to join the voice cast of the adult animated series The Freak Brothers, which is currently being shopped to networks. The Freak Brothers is based on Gilbert Shelton‘s underground comic The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, which was first published in May 1968 in an underground newspaper called The Rag that operated out of Austin, … Continue reading ‘The Freak Brothers’: Woody Harrelson Set for Adult Animated Series Casts!!

‘The King of Staten Island’ Gets a Digital Release Date!!

Here to ensure our week starts off on a high note is The King of Staten Island director Judd Apatow and its star, Pete Davidson, with some very exciting news about the forthcoming comedy’s digital release. That’s right: Rather than release the feature theatrically (as it was originally planned) following a premiere at this year’s SXSW, Universal Pictures will be sending the Apatow/Davidson feature to on-demand. Apatow and … Continue reading ‘The King of Staten Island’ Gets a Digital Release Date!!

Big Time Adolescence (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – A suburban teenager comes of age under the destructive guidance of his best friend, an aimless college dropout. My Take – While at first glance, this film from debutante writer-director Jason Orley, which premiered at Sundance last year and has now found its release through Hulu, may seem like an indie showcase for SNL goofball Pete Davidson in his first major role, but … Continue reading Big Time Adolescence (2020) Review!!

‘The Suicide Squad’ Wraps Filming!!!

A little over four months after it began, principal photography on The Suicide Squad is complete. This according to the film’s writer and director James Gunn, who took to Instagram to announce that production has now wrapped on the highly anticipated DC film—although his note is more heartbreaking than you might imagine. Gunn shares in the message that his father died two weeks before filming … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Wraps Filming!!!

‘Big Time Adolescence’ Red Band Trailer Reveals Pete Davidson’s New Comedy!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A suburban teenager comes of age under the destructive guidance of his best friend, an aimless college dropout. Directed – Jason Orley Starring –  Griffin Gluck, Sydney Sweeney, Jon Cryer Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Big Time Adolescence’ Red Band Trailer Reveals Pete Davidson’s New Comedy!! Check It Out!!

‘Pete Davidson: Alive From New York’ Trailer Reveals the Netflix Stand Up Special!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released the official trailer Pete Davidson: Alive From New York. If the title didn’t already clue you in, the special features Saturday Night Live‘s Pete Davidson returning to his stand-up roots to deliver an hour’s worth of chuckles. Rather than cutting together a trailer focused on multiple jokes from the entire set, the Alive From New York trailer focuses on one very specific joke of Davidson’s about friendships … Continue reading ‘Pete Davidson: Alive From New York’ Trailer Reveals the Netflix Stand Up Special!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: David Ayer Calls James Gunn’s Film a Reinvention and Not a Sequel!!!

Writer-director David Ayer brought the title team to life in 2016’s Suicide Squad, but plans for a sequel stalled out since then. Plus, there was a whole lot of drama behind the scenes that kind of killed any momentum the DC Comics / Warner Bros. antihero movie had. However, you can’t keep a good director down, and you definitely can’t turn down the opportunity to … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: David Ayer Calls James Gunn’s Film a Reinvention and Not a Sequel!!!

‘Birds of Prey’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’ to Be Rated R!!

When Joker became not only the most profitable comic book movie of all time but the first R-rated movie to cross $1 billion, the big brains over at Warner Bros. decided that, yeah, they’d like some more of that, please. It’s a little strange that studios need to keep learning the lesson that R-rated films, allowing either more thoughtful exploration of mature subject matter or … Continue reading ‘Birds of Prey’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’ to Be Rated R!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Set Photos offer First Look at New DC Villains!! Check It Out!!

With production underway on The Suicide Squad, the first batch of set photos from the James Gunn-directed DC supervillain team up have surfaced online via Just Jared and give us a look at a number of characters in full costume including returning star Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) alongside Nathan Fillion, Pete Davidson, Michael Rooker, Flula Borg, Sean Gunn, and Mayling Ng. Character details are yet … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Set Photos offer First Look at New DC Villains!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Debunks Rumor of Zatanna’s Appearance!!

As The Suicide Squad edges towards production, writer-director James Gunn has taken to social media to respond to a fan who inquired whether there was any truth to a recent rumor suggesting that Zatanna could be set for a cameo appearance in the DC ensemble – and it seems the original report has been conjured from thin air. “I have nothing against Zatanna, but I … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Debunks Rumor of Zatanna’s Appearance!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Full Cast Revealed by Writer/Director James Gunn!! Check It Out!!

In a bit of a surprise Friday news drop, writer/director James Gunn has revealed the full The Suicide Squad cast for his upcoming sequel. It includes already reported returning cast members like Margot Robbie and Joel Kinnaman alongside newly revealed newcomers, like Gunn staple Michael Rooker. The full Suicide Squad cast is as follows: Margot Robbie Idris Elba Viola Davis Michael Rooker Joel Kinnaman Jai Courtney … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Full Cast Revealed by Writer/Director James Gunn!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’ Adds Peter Capaldi and Pete Davidson!!

It appears that James Gunn‘s The Suicide Squad has become the new Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune, which itself was the new Quentin Tarantino‘s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, a.k.a. the massively stacked project that pops out a new casting announcement every day that ends with a Y. Today, Gunn pulled a new actor from the cosmos, as former Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi joins the project … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Adds Peter Capaldi and Pete Davidson!!

‘The Jesus Rolls’: ‘The Big Lebowski’ Spinoff Sets 2020 Release Date!!!

A spinoff from the Coen Brothers‘ 1998 noir-comedy classic The Big Lebowski following the continued exploits of Jesus Quintana, a.k.a. The Jesus, is, apparently, a very real thing that’s happening, as in not a prank. It’s titled The Jesus Rolls, John Turturro wrote the script and will direct as well as reprise the main role, and according to THR the film will hit North American … Continue reading ‘The Jesus Rolls’: ‘The Big Lebowski’ Spinoff Sets 2020 Release Date!!!

‘SNL’ Star Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow Team for Universal Comedy!!!

I’m a big fan of Pete Davidson on Saturday Night Live, but I’m an even bigger fan of Judd Apatow, and now those two funny people are teaming up on an untitled comedy taking shape at Universal. The project is described as being semi-autobiographical, as it takes its inspiration from Davidson’s own childhood. He grew up in Staten Island, New York and lost his firefighter … Continue reading ‘SNL’ Star Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow Team for Universal Comedy!!!