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Legendary Entertainment in Talks to Acquire Lionsgate!!

Lionsgate Studios — the home of John Wick, The Hunger Games, and some of Hollywood’s most bankable franchises — might be changing hands. Legendary Entertainment, the studio behind Dune and the MonsterVerse (yes, that includes Godzilla), is eyeing a deal to acquire Lionsgate, according to a report confirmed by Variety. While the details are still under wraps and both companies are declining to comment, the … Continue reading Legendary Entertainment in Talks to Acquire Lionsgate!!

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Blumhouse Officially Buys Rights to ‘Saw’ Franchise!!

It’s officially Blumhouse‘s time to play a game. News broke earlier this month that the production giant was set to acquire the rights to the long-running Saw franchise from Twisted Pictures, ensuring a future for the films and their many inventive traps. Today, that deal is now finalized with Jason Blum‘s banner reaching an agreement to purchase an ownership stake after negotiating with Oren Koules … Continue reading Blumhouse Officially Buys Rights to ‘Saw’ Franchise!!

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‘Saw XI’: Blumhouse Set to Purchase ‘Saw’ Franchise!!

After what has been nothing but terrible news for followers of the Saw franchise, there’s finally a glimmer of hope. Yesterday, Deadline announced that Blumhouse is set to purchase the rights currently held by Twisted Pictures for their share of the gore-filled horror series. This is terrific news, as it shows promise for the future of what was not just put on the backburner but … Continue reading ‘Saw XI’: Blumhouse Set to Purchase ‘Saw’ Franchise!!

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‘Saw’ Unrated Cut to Release Theatrically for the First Time!!

“I want to play a game”. To think those immortal words helped start one of horror’s most iconic and long-running franchises nearly twenty years ago, and now, the original Saw is returning to theaters in a big way. For the first time ever, the infamous unrated cut of the influential 2004 classic will be playing in theaters for a limited time only, just in time … Continue reading ‘Saw’ Unrated Cut to Release Theatrically for the First Time!!

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‘Saw XI’: Returning Franchise Writer Provides Update on Next Installment!!

James Wan and Leigh Whannell‘s Saw, which first knocked audiences’ socks off back in 2004, has hugely grown to epic proportions. What started as a dreadful movie about a series of agonizing games has since become one of the longest-running horror franchises in history. Even though some of the franchise’s earlier releases were not as critically well-received as the earlier ones, the R-rated franchise returned … Continue reading ‘Saw XI’: Returning Franchise Writer Provides Update on Next Installment!!

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‘Saw XI’: New Video Sees Jigsaw Invite to Play a Game!!! Check It Out!!

After the mega success of Saw X last year, horror fans were eager to jump back into the trap-filled franchise this fall. However, it was learned earlier this week that we’ll have to wait an extra year for Saw XI as the sequel was delayed from September 2024 to September 2025. That’s somber news for the genre, but Jigsaw and Billy the Puppet are here … Continue reading ‘Saw XI’: New Video Sees Jigsaw Invite to Play a Game!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Spiral 2’: ‘Saw’ Producer Confirms Spin Off Sequel is Not in the Works!!

With Jigsaw’s return proving to be a massive success for the franchise, Oren Koules offers a disappointing update on the chances of Spiral 2. The 2021 movie served as a spinoff of the iconic horror franchise, starring Chris Rock as a detective investigating a string of deaths seemingly connected to the Jigsaw Killer. Spiral, which was based on a story concept from Rock, was only … Continue reading ‘Spiral 2’: ‘Saw’ Producer Confirms Spin Off Sequel is Not in the Works!!

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‘Saw XI’ Sets September 27, 2024 Release Date!!

“The game continues.” So reads a post to the official Lionsgate and Saw social media pages this afternoon. Along with it, the date 9.27.24 was posted which, one presumes, is the release date for the 11th film in Lionsgate’s durable franchise. That’s roughly the same window in which Saw X debuted this year. The tenth installment of the franchise will chronologically take place between Saw I and Saw … Continue reading ‘Saw XI’ Sets September 27, 2024 Release Date!!

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‘Saw’ and ‘Saw II’ Returning to U.S. Theaters Ahead of ‘Saw X’ Release!!

In the recent past, it feels like horror fans have been spoiled by an endless number of great bone-chilling tales. While new projects are being birthed over time, amassing their own cult following along the way. There exists within the horror universe, a franchise like no other: Saw. Viewed in some quarters as one of the most well-known, horror franchises ever, Saw has gone on … Continue reading ‘Saw’ and ‘Saw II’ Returning to U.S. Theaters Ahead of ‘Saw X’ Release!!

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. My Take – Like most horror franchises, released in 2004, James Wan‘s feature directorial debut and Leigh Whannell‘s feature writing and acting debut, was originally intended to be a standalone, but following its massive success it turned into strangely enduring multiple sequel horror … Continue reading Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021) Review!!

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‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Reveals Brutal Opening Scene!! Check It Out!!

Spiral, the latest entry in the Saw franchise, has released the opening scene in anticipation to its upcoming release and is about as brutal as one would expect. Seriously, if you aren’t familiar with the violence of the series best prepare yourself, this one is a doozy. The scene in question shows Detective Marv Boswick, played by Dan Petronijevic, who is poking around in an … Continue reading ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Reveals Brutal Opening Scene!! Check It Out!!

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‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

The latest movie in the long-running Saw franchise is almost upon us, and as fans eagerly look forward to the premiere of Spiral: From the Book of Saw, the glimpses we’ve been treated to thus far — a new poster, a remix of the iconic theme song, and more — are only further building up the hype. Now, Lionsgate is teasing the upcoming film’s imminent release with a brand-new … Continue reading ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a First Full Single and Music Video from 21 Savage!! Check It Out!!

Grammy award-winning rapper 21 Savage has dropped the first single from the official Spiral: From the Book of Saw soundtrack, together with a bloody music video. The single, properly titled “Spiral”, puts a hip-hop spin on the classic franchise theme, reusing the “Hello Zepp” remix we got to listen to earlier this week. The music video features 21 Savage in different sets inspired by the upcoming movie. We … Continue reading ‘‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a First Full Single and Music Video from 21 Savage!! Check It Out!!

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‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

A new clip for Spiral: From the Book of Saw, released by Bloody Disgusting, gives us a better look at police veteran Marcus Banks, played by Samuel L. Jackson. As the movie’s release approaches, any new footage is like a jigsaw piece within the mysterious puzzle surrounding the return of the Saw franchise to theaters, and a real treat when we get to see Jackson playing … Continue reading ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a New Poster with the Adjusted Release Date!! Check It Out!!

Lionsgate has just released a new poster for their upcoming Spiral: From the Book of Saw. The ninth in the popular horror franchise, the film follows an investigation into a mysterious new killer. The poster also confirms the new, earlier theatrical release date of May 14, first announced last month. The poster features Chris Rock as Detective Ezekiel Banks, whose investigation into a string of … Continue reading ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a New Poster with the Adjusted Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘Saw 10’ Reportedly Already in Development!!

Lionsgate certainly seems to have high hopes for Spiral: From the Book of Saw, as a tenth Saw movie is already supposedly in development. The latest issue of Production Weekly (via Bloody Disgusting) lists Saw X as a project in active development, and even without an official announcement, the odds are that one of our favorite horror franchises is planning big things for the future. Saw X is … Continue reading ‘Saw 10’ Reportedly Already in Development!!

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‘Spiral’ Gets New Teaser Images Ahead of New Trailer Release!! Check It Out!!

A new trailer for Saw 9 arrives tomorrow as revealed in mysterious spiral images posted by Samuel L. Jackson and other cast members. James Wan and Leigh Whannell’s original Saw was a game-changer when it arrived on the scene in 2003. Indeed the film was so pivotal that, according to Freddie Prinze Jr., it made slasher revival films of the time look like comedies by comparison. So … Continue reading ‘Spiral’ Gets New Teaser Images Ahead of New Trailer Release!! Check It Out!!

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‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Moves Release Date to May 14th, 2021!!

Spiral: From the Book of Saw, the ninth film in the wildly popular Saw franchise, has been pushed up a week to bring in the summer with horrific murders and gruesome mysteries. The newest film in the series was originally scheduled for release on May 15, 2020, but was pushed to May 21, 2021 due to the pandemic. But with theaters in New York and … Continue reading ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Moves Release Date to May 14th, 2021!!

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‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a New Image!! Check It Out!!

The marketing campaign for Darren Lynn Bousman‘s Spiral: From the Book of Saw was abruptly stopped when the ongoing pandemic forced the release plan to change, moving out of 2020 entirely and currently still set for release on May 21, 2021. It’s finally coming soon, and that means the second round of the marketing is now officially underway. Empire shares a new image of star Chris … Continue reading ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Gets a New Image!! Check It Out!!

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‘Final Destination 6’: Series Creator Confirms New Movie is Still in the Works!!

The Final Destination franchise has been on hiatus for close to a decade now, which is a long time for any horror brand with a built-in fanbase and huge earning potential to remain dormant. After all, the five installments to date have raked in over $665 million at the box office on combined production costs of $154 million, making it a very profitable enterprise for … Continue reading ‘Final Destination 6’: Series Creator Confirms New Movie is Still in the Works!!

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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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‘Final Destination 6’: Producer Teases Details about Next Entry!!

Final Destination is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month and to celebrate the occasion, Digital Spy spoke to series producer Craig Perry about the planned new movie. Back in January 2019, it was reported that Saw writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan were working on a reboot of the franchise. It’s a movie that Perry is still trying to make happen. “We’re toying with having … Continue reading ‘Final Destination 6’: Producer Teases Details about Next Entry!!

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‘Cruella’: Disney moves Release from Christmas 2020 to Summer 2021!!!

Disney has delayed the release of its Emma Stone movie Cruella by five months and assigned a new release date for Joe Wright‘s thriller The Woman in the Window starring Amy Adams, the studio announced Tuesday. Cruella is a live-action prequel to 101 Dalmatians that follows a young Cruella de Vil, played by Stone. Emma Thompson co-stars alongside Joel Fry and Paul Walter Hauser, the … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Disney moves Release from Christmas 2020 to Summer 2021!!!

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James Wan Teases His New Hard-R Thriller!!!

We’ve known for a little while now that James Wan‘s next directorial project wouldn’t be a follow-up to the DC/WB superhero flick Aquaman but something closer to his roots in horror. He said as much in late June of this year, followed by some very brief teases about his next feature project just a week or so ago. Now, the acclaimed filmmaker, who has found … Continue reading James Wan Teases His New Hard-R Thriller!!!

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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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‘Final Destination’ Reboot in Development with ‘Saw’ Writers!!!

You can’t cheat death, but you can reboot it. New Line Cinema is rekindling their hit horror franchise Final Destination and they’ve recruited Saw and The Collector duo Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton to write the script. Per The Hollywood Reporter, plot details for the new Final Destination film are still under wraps, but the outlet describes the new installment as “a re-imagining of the … Continue reading ‘Final Destination’ Reboot in Development with ‘Saw’ Writers!!!

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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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James Wan and Alexandre Aja Teaming Up for ‘Smart House’!!

Lionsgate has scooped up Horns and The Hills Have Eyes director Alexandre Aja‘s next film, the James Wan-produced thriller Smart House. Per Variety, Smart House is “a thriller about a family in the witness protection program placed in the custody of a state of the art, autonomous ‘smart house.’ When a group of assassins locates the family, the house goes into a lethal defense mode.” … Continue reading James Wan and Alexandre Aja Teaming Up for ‘Smart House’!!

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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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‘Cloverfield IMAX Movie’ Gets Fall 2017 Release Date, ‘God Particle’ Removed Entirely!!!

Deadline is announcing that Paramount has removed Bad Robot’s God Particle, the expected next film in the Cloverfield universe from the 2017 Paramount schedule. Elsewhere, an unnamed Cloverfield IMAX Movie has been added to the Paramount release schedule for October 27, 2017. Are these the same film? And, if not, when will we get to see God Particle, which was previously scheduled to come out … Continue reading ‘Cloverfield IMAX Movie’ Gets Fall 2017 Release Date, ‘God Particle’ Removed Entirely!!!

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The ‘Saw’ Franchise Lives Again with New Directors!!

Saw went on a tear of movies from 2004 to 2010, but has lain dormant since. Back in 2014, we reported that producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules were interested in reviving the series. At the time the producers said: We kind of wanted to build it up. Our goal is to go to Comic-Con, not next summer but the summer after [2016] with our heads up saying, ‘Here we go.’ James … Continue reading The ‘Saw’ Franchise Lives Again with New Directors!!

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