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Lord and Miller to Helm Ryan Gosling’s New Astronaut Movie!!

Phil Lord and Chris Miller are heading to space. The duo will direct Project Hail Mary for MGM, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. They will also produce the thriller. The project has Ryan Gosling attached to star, and is an adaptation of The Martian author Andy Weir‘s forthcoming novel, which is due out spring 2021 from Random House. The novel centers on an astronaut on … Continue reading Lord and Miller to Helm Ryan Gosling’s New Astronaut Movie!!

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‘The Hail Mary’: Ryan Gosling Will Star and Produce Adaptation!!

Ryan Gosling is attached to produce and star in an adaptation of the sci-fi novel The Hail Mary, from The Martian author Andy Weir. As reported by Deadline, the project is in final negotiations at MGM, with the studio reportedly throwing down a 7-figure sum at auction to acquire it. Weir’s novel, about an astronaut trying to save the world while trapped alone in a … Continue reading ‘The Hail Mary’: Ryan Gosling Will Star and Produce Adaptation!!

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Phil Lord and Chris Miller Set to Direct ‘Artemis’ from ‘The Martian’ Author Andy Weir!!!

Back when The Martian was prepping for its home video release, I had a chance to chat with the novel’s author, Andy Weir. At the time, he had been working on his follow-up novel, some Hollywood screenplays, and a TV series pitch. Weir had actually back-burnered a book project by the name of “Zhek” in order to work on a new story “about a city on the … Continue reading Phil Lord and Chris Miller Set to Direct ‘Artemis’ from ‘The Martian’ Author Andy Weir!!!

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Ridley Scott Says The ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel Will Start Filming “Within 14 Months”!!

Ridley Scott is wasting no time getting started on his next Alien sequel. Alien: Covenant hasn’t even hit theaters yet, but as you probably know by now, Covenant is only the first in a series of films that connect the mythology he built in Prometheus to franchise roots in his 1979 classic. The script for the Covenant follow-up has been in development for a while … Continue reading Ridley Scott Says The ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel Will Start Filming “Within 14 Months”!!

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Ridley Scott to Direct World War II Drama for 20th Century Fox!!!

Coming off the critical and commercial success of The Martian, Ridley Scott is keeping himself busy with an ever-growing slate of films. The latest to join the pile is yet another historical passion project for the director, a film based on the Battle of Britain; the air campaign waged in the skies over the United Kingdom that was a definitive turning point in World War … Continue reading Ridley Scott to Direct World War II Drama for 20th Century Fox!!!

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Drew Goddard to Direct Secretive Thriller ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’!!!

Coming off the success of his directorial debut The Cabin in the Woods, which he also co-wrote with Joss Whedon, filmmaker Drew Goddard lined up a couple of exciting and massive film making opportunities that unfortunately fell through. First he signed on to create, direct, and serve as show runner on Marvel’s first Netflix series Daredevil. But after penning the first two scripts and working … Continue reading Drew Goddard to Direct Secretive Thriller ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’!!!

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Drew Goddard Is Working on the ‘Deadpool 2’ Script!!!

Some movies are easy to make. Some are way too hard. After the success of Deadpool, you’d have thought Fox would have done what a lot of studios do and just announced a release date for the sequel even if they didn’t have a finished script, or an idea of where the Deadpool movie franchise would end up. Thankfully, that didn’t happen. Unlike so many … Continue reading Drew Goddard Is Working on the ‘Deadpool 2’ Script!!!

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ Dominate 42nd Saturn Awards!!

The 42nd Annual Saturn Awards have taken place; with the winners now revealed. If you aren’t familiar, these awards focus specifically on “genre entertainment and anything with an edge,” voted on by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. The awards cover an unusual period of time given their summer presentation (February 1st 2015 to February 11th 2016), but they are also able to … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ Dominate 42nd Saturn Awards!!

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Ridley Scott Reteaming with Drew Goddard for Western ‘Wraiths of the Broken Land’!!

A The Martian reunion is in the making, and it’s mighty promising. Per Deadline, director Ridley Scott is set to reteam with 20th Century Fox and his The Martian scribe Drew Goddard for an adaptation of the S. Craig Zahler novel Wraiths of the Broken Land, which will put Scott firmly in Western territory for the first time in his career. The story revolves around the attempt to rescue two kidnapped sisters forced into prostitution, although … Continue reading Ridley Scott Reteaming with Drew Goddard for Western ‘Wraiths of the Broken Land’!!

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Check out the Complete list of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards Winners!!

The 2016 MTV Movie Awards taped Saturday night on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Calif., ahead of the Sunday night television broadcast, which airs 8 p.m. on MTV. Hosted by Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, the 25th annual show handed out big honors to Will Smith with the Generation Award and Melissa McCarthy for the Comedic Genius Award. Ryan Reynolds won a golden popcorn … Continue reading Check out the Complete list of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards Winners!!

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Check out the full list of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards nominations!!

The force was strong with “Star Wars” as the sci-fi epic dominated the 2016 MTV Movie Awards nominations on Tuesday morning, which were announced via Snapchat Discover. “The Force Awakens” led the way with 11 nods, followed by another box office smash, “Deadpool,” which scored eight noms. “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was in third with six nominations. All three films are up for the night’s … Continue reading Check out the full list of the 2016 MTV Movie Awards nominations!!

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‘The Revenant’ leads Oscar Nominations with 12, followed by ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (10) and ‘The Martian’ (7)!! Check out the full list!!

After months of anticipation, the nominations for the 88th Academy Awards were announced in a live news conference from Beverly Hills early Thursday morning. Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs was joined by actor John Krasinski and directors Guillermo del Toro and Ang Lee to announce the Oscar nominations in all 24 categories. The 88th Academy Awards will take place on Feb. 28 at the Dolby … Continue reading ‘The Revenant’ leads Oscar Nominations with 12, followed by ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (10) and ‘The Martian’ (7)!! Check out the full list!!

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The Revenant and The Martian win big at the 73rd Golden Globes!! Check out the full list of winners!!

Ricky Gervais was as sharp-tongued a host as ever and the guests included the cream of the world’s film and TV for the first awards show of the season. We followed every moment live The 73rd Golden Globes saw top awards for The Revenant, including best motion picture: drama and best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, and The Martian, which won best comedy, and netted an … Continue reading The Revenant and The Martian win big at the 73rd Golden Globes!! Check out the full list of winners!!

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Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2015 (a MovizArk take)!!!

While, I haven’t seen (yet) some critically well received films like Steve Jobs, Trumbo, The Revenant, Joy, Carol & Brooklyn (which I am sure would have affected my list), I have tried my best to bring down some of the best & worst to come out in 2015. Below is my list of 10 best Hollywood films of 2015: 1. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) … Continue reading Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2015 (a MovizArk take)!!!

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Mockingjay Holds top spot as Good Dinosaur & Creed open strong while Victor Frankenstein bombs @the BO!!

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 topped the Thanksgiving weekend box office holding off all newcomers, which included Pixar‘s newest release, The Good Dinosaur. The weekend doesn’t end with Katniss Everdeen’s repeat effort, however, as Warner Bros. finally has something to brag about once again with the impressive opening of Creed while Fox‘s Victor Frankenstein becomes one of the worst wide release openings of … Continue reading Mockingjay Holds top spot as Good Dinosaur & Creed open strong while Victor Frankenstein bombs @the BO!!

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The Hunger Games finale marks the lowest opening of the franchise at the BO!!

It looks like The Hunger Games is not going out on a high note. The final installment in the blockbuster franchise was headed for the lowest domestic opening in the series’ history. Sadly, Katniss did not turn things around in time to avoid that conclusion. According to studio estimates, Mockingjay – Part 2 earned $101 million in its first three days in theaters. That’s 16% … Continue reading The Hunger Games finale marks the lowest opening of the franchise at the BO!!

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Spectre & The Peanuts Movie hold strong despite new releases, Salman Khan’s PRDP breaks into the top 10 @ the US BO!!

Three new films cracked the weekend top ten, but last weekend’s two new releases repeated at the top of the box office by a large margin. Both Spectre and The Peanuts Movie enjoyed strong holds from last weekend with the new James Bond film fairing especially well, enjoying the smallest second weekend franchise drop since Casino Royale, pushing the new title over $130 million. It … Continue reading Spectre & The Peanuts Movie hold strong despite new releases, Salman Khan’s PRDP breaks into the top 10 @ the US BO!!

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Spectre & The Peanuts Movie bring light to staggering BO!!

“Spectre” and “The Peanuts Movie” are rejuvenating a recently sleepy box office. “Spectre,” the 24th James Bond film, has set its sights on a weekend haul of $75 million after pulling in $28 million from 3,929 locations on Friday. The Sony, MGM and EON, release — directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Lea Seydoux — had been pegged to generate … Continue reading Spectre & The Peanuts Movie bring light to staggering BO!!

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Martian tops again as Our Brand is Crisis, Burnt & Scouts Guide bomb at the BO!!!

For the second week in a row, the box office rejected new releases in favor of The Martian and its fellow holdovers Goosebumps and Bridge of Spies. In fact, the top three films have remained the same for three weekends in row, if reordered slightly during Goosebumps’ debut frame. And if last week’s four new films looked weak against those more seasoned titles, how to … Continue reading Martian tops again as Our Brand is Crisis, Burnt & Scouts Guide bomb at the BO!!!

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‘Jem & the Holograms’, ‘Paranormal Activity 6’, ‘Kasbah’ & ‘Witch Hunter’ Flop as ‘The Martian’ is Back On Top at the BO!!

At this time yesterday it looked like box office honors might go to either The Martian or Goosebumps. The latter would seem to have the edge on the last weekend before Halloween but, as it turned out, The Martian was destined for a comeback. The Ridley Scott drama claimed an estimated $15.9 million (-25%) and its third first place title. It’s not common for a … Continue reading ‘Jem & the Holograms’, ‘Paranormal Activity 6’, ‘Kasbah’ & ‘Witch Hunter’ Flop as ‘The Martian’ is Back On Top at the BO!!

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Goosebumps & Bridge of Spies open well while Crimson Peak flops at the BO!!

Following its win over The Martian on Friday, Sony’s Goosebumps remained the number one box office draw in its first weekend in theaters. The PG-rated adaptation of R.L. Stine’s best-selling book series took in an estimated $23.5 million from 3,501 locations – slightly below expectations but good enough to keep The Martian in second. Ahead of this weekend’s opening, projections for Goosebumps fell between $25 … Continue reading Goosebumps & Bridge of Spies open well while Crimson Peak flops at the BO!!

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The Martian has another weekend win while Pan bombs at the BO!!

It was a weekend of highs and lows, with the lows coming from the more-disappointing-than-expected opening weekend for Warner Bros’ Pan. The Peter Pan origin story directed by Joe Wright was struggling to gain a foothold well before its opening weekend and opened even worse than even the most dire predictions expected. At the high end of the box office, however, The Martian enjoyed a … Continue reading The Martian has another weekend win while Pan bombs at the BO!!

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The Martian (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. … Continue reading The Martian (2015) Review!!

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Historic Emirati space ambassadors attend UAE premiere of ‘The Martian’ !!

Oct. 7th, 2015, Dubai, UAE:  Twentieth Century Fox’s latest blockbuster, The Martian, starring Matt Damon premiere Wednesday, Oct. 7th in Dubai and like elsewhere the film has been debuted worldwide in conjunction with U.N. declared World Space Week (WSW), the world’s largest annual celebration of space, science, and technology and their contribution to the betterment of humanity. WSW events run in over 80 nations under the 2015 … Continue reading Historic Emirati space ambassadors attend UAE premiere of ‘The Martian’ !!

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Empire Movies to release ‘The Martian’ on October 8 all over GCC!!!

Synopsis – During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. … Continue reading Empire Movies to release ‘The Martian’ on October 8 all over GCC!!!

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The Walk opens low on IMAX & The Martian opens big with $55 million at the BO!!

The talk of The Martian breaking Gravity‘s October, opening weekend record began early and really spiked after the Ridley Scott film posted a better opening day than the 2013 Alfonso Cuaron sci-fi flick. However, estimates show The Martian coming up a shade shy of the $55.7 million October record. Provisioned with an “A” CinemaScore, though, this one should survive well week-to-week. 20th Century Fox is … Continue reading The Walk opens low on IMAX & The Martian opens big with $55 million at the BO!!

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Empire International to release ‘The Martian’ on October 8 all over GCC and Levant!! Check out the new trailer!!

Synopsis – During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. … Continue reading Empire International to release ‘The Martian’ on October 8 all over GCC and Levant!! Check out the new trailer!!

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Check out the star studded trailer of the space adventure “The Martian” by Ridley Scott!!

Synopsis – During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. … Continue reading Check out the star studded trailer of the space adventure “The Martian” by Ridley Scott!!

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Check out the 1st look @ The Martian *ing Matt Damon & directed by Ridley Scott!!

Last night, the first image from 20th Century Fox’s The Martian landed online, giving us our first look at Matt Damon in director Ridley Scott’s upcoming thriller. Now, an official version of that photo plus a few other images from the film have been released online. Based on Andy Weir’s self-published 2012 novel of the same name, the movie revolves around an astronaut who finds … Continue reading Check out the 1st look @ The Martian *ing Matt Damon & directed by Ridley Scott!!

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