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Meg 2: The Trench (2023) Review!!

Synopsis – A research team encounters multiple threats while exploring the depths of the ocean, including a malevolent mining operation. My Take – Released in 2018, after weathering a troubled 22 yearlong development cycle, The Meg proved to be a blockbuster earning $530.2 million worldwide. Unsurprising as right from the opening scene to its freeze-frame laugh of an ending, the film managed to be a ridiculous … Continue reading Meg 2: The Trench (2023) Review!!

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‘Meg 2: The Trench’ Gets a New Dolby Poster!! Check It Out!!

With tickets now officially on sale, anticipation is building up for the long-awaited release of Meg 2: The Trench. As the hype for the movie continues to swim to new heights, a brand-new poster has been released via the official Dolby Twitter page, which features the film’s titular shark, ready to chomp on its latest meal. The poster showcases the titular Megalodon as it swims … Continue reading ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ Gets a New Dolby Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Meg 2: The Trench’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

The ocean is ready to deliver new threats to the surface, as Warner Bros. has released a new poster for The Meg 2: The Trench. Jason Statham has returned for the sequel, starring as the former rescue diver who now spends his time fighting against evil monsters from the bottom of the ocean. The new poster does a good job of illustrating just how bad … Continue reading ‘The Meg 2: The Trench’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Meg 2: The Trench’ Reveals Logo at CinemaCon!! Check It Out!!

As part of CinemaCon 2023, Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled the official logos for Meg 2: The Trench and The Color Purple. While the convention isn’t open to the public, Collider‘s own Steve Weintraub is on the ground bringing some images from the event. What Is Meg 2: The Trench? A sequel to Jon Turteltaub‘s (National Treasure) 2018 creature feature, The Meg, Meg 2: The … Continue reading ‘The Meg 2: The Trench’ Reveals Logo at CinemaCon!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Meg 2: The Trench’ Set for August 4, 2023 Release!!

Meg 2: The Trench brings us back into the world of the prehistoric shark starring Jason Statham, and now we have a release date! At CinemaCon during the Warner Bros. panel, news broke that Meg 2: The Trench would hit theaters in the midst of summer beach trip season! With an August 4, 2023 release date, this will mark a nearly 5-year gap between the … Continue reading ‘The Meg 2: The Trench’ Set for August 4, 2023 Release!!

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‘The Meg 2’: Li Bingbing Exits; Wu Jing Joins Sequel!!

What do you do when you’re fighting a giant shark? Well, you call in all the muscle you can of course. Variety is reporting that the Jason Statham starring Meg 2: The Trench has just cast Chinese action star Wu Jing. Wu is a martial artist who used his talents to make a name for himself in the film industry. He has starred in, written, … Continue reading ‘The Meg 2’: Li Bingbing Exits; Wu Jing Joins Sequel!!

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‘The Meg 2: The Trench’: Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels and Sergio Peris-Mencheta Join Sequel!!

We’re gonna need more warm bodies to fight off something as big as the meg. Appropriately, Warners have added more for the feast, bringing a swathe of new faces to the cast for The Meg 2: The Trench, along with confirming a number of returning stars from the original shark thriller. (And yes, if you didn’t know already: British hard man and one-time Olympic swimmer … Continue reading ‘The Meg 2: The Trench’: Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels and Sergio Peris-Mencheta Join Sequel!!

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‘The Meg 2’ to Begin Production Next Week!!

Filming on The Meg 2 will begin next week, according to a report from KFTV (via Bloody Disgusting). Production will take place in the UK at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Its predecessor, 2018’s The Meg, was filmed primarily in Auckland, New Zealand. The change in filming locations, however, is not the only thing that will be different about the upcoming sequel. The Meg 2 will … Continue reading ‘The Meg 2’ to Begin Production Next Week!!

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‘The Meg 2’: Ben Wheatley Set to Direct Giant Shark Sequel!!

British filmmaker Ben Wheatley, director of the Hitchcock remake Rebecca currently dominating Netflix’s Top 10, has joined Jason Statham’s giant shark sequel The Meg 2. As reported by THR, Wheatley will helm the picture, with Statham and most of the original’s principal cast expected to return. Wheatley has made a name for himself with dark, off-kilter movies including Rebecca, the 2015 thriller High Rise, and … Continue reading ‘The Meg 2’: Ben Wheatley Set to Direct Giant Shark Sequel!!

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‘Fast and Loose’: David Leitch to Produce STX’s Amnesia Movie!!

David Leitch, the director of Hobbs & Shaw and Deadpool 2, is set to produce the amnesia-themed movie Fast and Loose for STX with his 87North partner Kelly McCormick, reports Deadline. Jon and Erich Hoeber (The Meg) wrote the script, which follows a man who wakes up in Tijuana after being left for dead with absolutely no memory. As he follows a string of clues … Continue reading ‘Fast and Loose’: David Leitch to Produce STX’s Amnesia Movie!!

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‘Anaconda’ Reboot In the Works!!

In the tragically underutilized horror subgenre genre of “famous faces take on a giant freaking animal”, there is no finer example than the 1997 film Anaconda, in which Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Owen Wilson, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde and a completely unhinged Jon Voight do battle on the Amazon with a legendarily large snake. It is objectively a flawless work of art—ignore the six Razzies, … Continue reading ‘Anaconda’ Reboot In the Works!!

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‘The Meg 2’: A Script For the Sequel Is Under Process!!!

Having grossed a whopping $530 million worldwide last year, it came as no surprise to hear that Warner Bros. and Gravity Pictures were planning a sequel to the Jason Statham-headlined prehistoric shark thriller The Meg, and now comes word that work is underway on the script. “We’re working on a script. So you never know until you get a good script,” said producer Lorenzo di … Continue reading ‘The Meg 2’: A Script For the Sequel Is Under Process!!!

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Golden Raspberry Awards 2019: Full List of Nomination of the Razzies Revealed!! Check It Out!!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is set to announce the nominees for the 91st Academy Awards tomorrow, which means we now have the nominations for the 2019 Razzie Awards! Leading the charge this year are the contenders for the not-at-all-coveted Worst Picture Award, which will be contested by Gotti, The Happytime Murders, Holmes & Watson, Robin Hood and Winchester. Gotti, Holmes & … Continue reading Golden Raspberry Awards 2019: Full List of Nomination of the Razzies Revealed!! Check It Out!!

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‘House With a Clock In Its Walls’ Debuts with $26.8M While Other Releases Crash at the BO!!!

Despite the over performance of Universal‘s new release The House with a Clock in Its Walls and the strong hold from Lionsgate‘s A Simple Favor, this weekend is still one of the worst of the year. Things weren’t helped by the soft openings from Fahrenheit 11/9, Life Itself and Assassination Nation as the three other new wide releases struggled to find an audience. Additionally, for … Continue reading ‘House With a Clock In Its Walls’ Debuts with $26.8M While Other Releases Crash at the BO!!!

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‘The Predator’ Crashes With a Soft $24M, While ‘A Simple Favor’ Opens Strong at the BO!!!

20th Century Fox‘s release of The Predator may have topped the weekend box office, but whether it was the controversy swirling around the film, dwindling franchise interest or a combination of both, the film delivered the lowest opening weekend gross for a live-action film debuting in over 4,000 theaters. Meanwhile, Lionsgate‘s A Simple Favor delivered solid numbers in a third place finish, Studio 8‘s White … Continue reading ‘The Predator’ Crashes With a Soft $24M, While ‘A Simple Favor’ Opens Strong at the BO!!!

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‘The Nun’ Delivers ‘Conjuring’ Franchise Record Debut at the BO!!!!

Warner Bros. and New Line‘s The Nun made good on expectations, setting a new franchise opening weekend record (both globally and domestically) and delivering the second largest September opening ever. Meanwhile, STX‘s release of Peppermint delivered on expectations, and Mission: Impossible – Fallout became Tom Cruise‘s highest grossing worldwide release of all-time, topping $725 million globally. With an estimated $53.5 million, Warner Bros.‘s release of … Continue reading ‘The Nun’ Delivers ‘Conjuring’ Franchise Record Debut at the BO!!!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Continues Its Excellent Run at the BO!!!

It was a big weekend for milestones as Crazy Rich Asians continued its stellar run, finishing atop the weekend box office for the third weekend in a row and topping $110 million domestically. Meanwhile, Sony‘s Searching delivered a strong performance in expanded release while Paramount‘s Mission: Impossible – Fallout made a big splash in China and Disney and Pixar‘s Incredibles 2 became only the ninth … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Continues Its Excellent Run at the BO!!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Dominates Second Weekend As ‘The Happytime Murders’ Flops at the BO!!

It was another crazy rich weekend for Warner Bros.‘s Crazy Rich Asians, which dropped just 5.7% in its second weekend based on estimates, and if last weekend’s performance is any indication, don’t be surprised to see that weekend number climb once actuals are received on Monday afternoon. As for the weekend’s new wide releases, both The Happytime Murders and A.X.L. struggled, though Sony‘s limited release … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Dominates Second Weekend As ‘The Happytime Murders’ Flops at the BO!!

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‘The Meg’ Crosses $300 Million at the Worldwide BO!!!

The Meg has officially crossed the $300 million mark at the international box office, definitively proving once and for all that the formula of Jason Statham plus a dinosaur shark equals money. Director Jon Turteltaub‘s film ruled the domestic box office when it opened—before it was de-throned by fellow Warner Bros. project Crazy Rich Asians—but has since settled in as a smash hit in China, … Continue reading ‘The Meg’ Crosses $300 Million at the Worldwide BO!!!

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‘The Meg’ Starts off Strong with a $44.5 Million debut at the BO!!!

“The Meg” devoured the competition at the domestic box office. Warner Bros.’ big-budget shark thriller opened well above expectations, biting off $44.5 million when it opened in 4,118 North American locations. That was easily enough to nab the No. 1 slot over “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” which picked up $20 million in its third outing for a domestic tally of $162 million. “The Meg,” which … Continue reading ‘The Meg’ Starts off Strong with a $44.5 Million debut at the BO!!!

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The Meg (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – After escaping an attack by what he claims was a 70-foot shark, Jonas Taylor must confront his fears to save those trapped in a sunken submersible. My Take – Ever since the Steven Spielberg directed 1975 film ‘Jaws’ made a splash at the box office, filmmakers and studios have been clamoring around to make the next best shark based film. While we did … Continue reading The Meg (2018) Review!!!

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Directed Jon Turteltaub RevealsWhy ‘National Treasure 3’ Hasn’t Happened Yet!!

The first National Treasure starring Nicolas Cage was a big hit for Disney when it came out back in 2004. The film grossed $347 million worldwide off a $100 million budget, and the sequel, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, performed even better by earning $457 million worldwide. And yet while there’s been rumblings of a third installment over the past ten years, Disney hasn’t really … Continue reading Directed Jon Turteltaub RevealsWhy ‘National Treasure 3’ Hasn’t Happened Yet!!

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‘The Meg’: New Poster Reveals The Size of the Super-Shark!! Check It Out!!

Here’s your regularly scheduled reminder that Warner Bros. megashark movie The Meg arrives to stalk the shores this summer. To that end, the studio has released a fin-tastic (sorry) new poster. You can check it out below, along with much more on the movie. In The Meg, Jason Statham stars as a navy captain and rescue diver hired to face down a prehistoric shark and save a team … Continue reading ‘The Meg’: New Poster Reveals The Size of the Super-Shark!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Meg’ Trailer: Jason Statham Takes On A Giant Shark!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After escaping an attack by what he claims was by a 70-foot shark, Jonas Taylor must confront his fears to save those trapped in a sunken submersible Directed – Jon Turteltaub Starring – Ruby Rose, Jason Statham, Rainn Wilson Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘The Meg’ Trailer: Jason Statham Takes On A Giant Shark!! Check It Out!!

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New ‘The Meg’ Image Reveals the Massive Shark on the Prowl!!! Check It Out!!

Jason Statham meets Jaws? Yep, that’s gonna get some butts in the seats. Such is the setup for The Meg, the new action thriller starring Statham as a navy captain and rescue diver hired to face down a prehistoric shark and save a team of scientist trapped at the bottom of the sea. Inspired by Steve Alten’s 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, The Meg promises one super … Continue reading New ‘The Meg’ Image Reveals the Massive Shark on the Prowl!!! Check It Out!!

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Warner Bros. Releases Hi-Res Images from Their 2018 Movies ‘Rampage’, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, and More!!! Check It Out!!!

2018 is here, which means a brand new slate of movies coming our way over the next 12 months. Warner Bros. has quite a bit on tap this year, and the studio has released a 2018 preview with high-resolution images from some of its more intriguing titles. Most of these images we’ve seen before in one form or another, but here we’ve got glorious high-resolution … Continue reading Warner Bros. Releases Hi-Res Images from Their 2018 Movies ‘Rampage’, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, and More!!! Check It Out!!!

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Jason Statham Faces Down a Giant Shark in First ‘The Meg’ Photo!!! Check It Out!!

Will Jason Statham punch a giant shark in the face or is The Meg just going to be the biggest disappointment since The Rock didn’t punch an earthquake? (Thanks for nothing, San Andreas.) The adaptation of Steve Alten’s 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror is finally on the way after a long an storied two-decade path to the big screen, and we’ve finally got the first image. … Continue reading Jason Statham Faces Down a Giant Shark in First ‘The Meg’ Photo!!! Check It Out!!

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