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Netflix in Talks with Luc Besson for New Movies!!!

Filmmaker Luc Besson may be the latest director jumping over to Netflix, but his prospective deal has potentially larger implications than a few original movies. Besson’s production company EuropaCorp put a lot on the line with last year’s blockbuster Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, whose budget of $180 million made it the most expensive non-American and independent film ever made. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading Netflix in Talks with Luc Besson for New Movies!!!

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Luc Besson’s ‘Lucy 2’ is Still Happening, And It’s Thanks to ‘Valerian’!!!

Lucy was the film that helped launch star Scarlett Johansson into the coveted “bankable movie star” category, proving that the prestige actress-turned-Avenger could carry a successful blockbuster movie. Why that hasn’t translated into a Black Widow movie yet, we’ll never know, but it has translated into a sequel for the commercially successful 2014 sci-fi film. Director Luc Besson is currently working on a script for … Continue reading Luc Besson’s ‘Lucy 2’ is Still Happening, And It’s Thanks to ‘Valerian’!!!

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EuropaCorp Deputy CEO Ousted After ‘Valerian’ Failure!!

The epic box office failure of Valerian claimed its highest profile casualty as EuropaCorp deputy CEO Edouard de Vesinne was ousted by the board of directors, effective immediately. In a statement released late Monday night, the company said de Vesinne had been “terminated” by the board, citing his activities with his independent production company Incognita. “The EuropaCorp Board of Directors considered that the production activities (television and … Continue reading EuropaCorp Deputy CEO Ousted After ‘Valerian’ Failure!!

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With $30 Million Debut in China, ‘Dunkirk’ Wins at the International BO!!!

While the domestic box office is experiencing the slowest Labor Day weekend in recent history, the conclusion of China’s summer blackout period continues to assist Hollywood films. This weekend, Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” opened in the Middle Kingdom, and was pushed to the top of the international charts. From China alone the Warner Bros. release is earning $30 million for the three-day weekend, and it is … Continue reading With $30 Million Debut in China, ‘Dunkirk’ Wins at the International BO!!!

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‘Dunkirk’ Holds Off #1 as ‘Emoji’ and ‘Atomic Blonde’ Open Slow at the BO!!

After the dust settled, it wasn’t much of a fight. Christopher Nolan‘s Dunkirk finished atop the weekend box office for the second week in a row with Sony‘s new animated feature, The Emoji Movie, settling for second place. The weekend’s other new wide release was Focus Features‘ Atomic Blonde, which fell a little short of expectations. Universal‘s R-rated comedy Girls Trip, however, had a stellar … Continue reading ‘Dunkirk’ Holds Off #1 as ‘Emoji’ and ‘Atomic Blonde’ Open Slow at the BO!!

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‘Dunkirk’ Delivers $50.5M Debut, ‘Girls Trip’ Opens with $30M as ‘Valerian’ Stumbles at the BO!!!

Christopher Nolan‘s Dunkirk became the first non-franchise film to top the weekend box office this summer and the first since March of this year as it delivered over $50 million this weekend. Additionally, Universal‘s Girls Trip played strong, finishing in second position, while STX‘s release of EuropaCorp’s Valerian failed to take off. Also, for a second weekend in a row, we have another franchise title … Continue reading ‘Dunkirk’ Delivers $50.5M Debut, ‘Girls Trip’ Opens with $30M as ‘Valerian’ Stumbles at the BO!!!

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. My Take – While most may not consider French director Luc Beeson a high-profile director, even though he has classics such as La Femme … Continue reading Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) Review!!!

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‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Upstages ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ for Top Spot with $56.5M debut at the BO!!

Fox‘s War for the Planet of the Apes delivered a #1 finish this weekend, opening a bit higher than the studio’s conservative expectations, though well below Mojo‘s aggressive, pre-weekend forecast. Meanwhile, Spider-Man: Homecoming dipped more than 60% in its second weekend and The Big Sick delivered decent numbers in its expansion, though, once again below Mojo‘s forecast. In fact, the same goes for the modest … Continue reading ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Upstages ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ for Top Spot with $56.5M debut at the BO!!

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‘Valerian’: New Featurette Chronicles the Transition from Page to Screen!! Check It Out!!

Cynically, it’s easy to look at Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets and think, “This gets to exist because Guardians of the Galaxy is a hit.” And yes, there’s a financial calculus that goes into a studio greenlighting a big, VFX-driven sci-fi action movie. But I prefer to see Valerian as a passion project for writer-director Luc Besson, and it’s nice that he’s … Continue reading ‘Valerian’: New Featurette Chronicles the Transition from Page to Screen!! Check It Out!!

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New ‘Valerian’ TV Spot Is Full of Weird Aliens!!! Check It Out!!

A new TV spot has been released for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, giving us a new look at The Fifth Element director Luc Besson’s gloriously weird sci-fi epic. The film is based on the comic book series of the same name and takes place in the 28th century, where a duo of special operatives—Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laurelines (Cara Delevingne)—are tasked … Continue reading New ‘Valerian’ TV Spot Is Full of Weird Aliens!!! Check It Out!!

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Final ‘Valerian’ Trailer Teases Luc Besson’s Stunning Sci-Fi Spectacle!!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. Directed – Luc Besson Starring – Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen Check out the trailer: Continue reading Final ‘Valerian’ Trailer Teases Luc Besson’s Stunning Sci-Fi Spectacle!!! Check It Out!!!

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New ‘Valerian’ Trailer Finds Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevigne on a Strange Space Adventure!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. Directed – Luc Besson Starring – Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen Check out the trailer:   Continue reading New ‘Valerian’ Trailer Finds Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevigne on a Strange Space Adventure!! Check It Out!!!

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CinemaCon: Over 50 Posters Including ‘Alien: Covenant’, ‘Atomic Blonde’, ‘The Dark Tower’, and ‘GOTG2′!!! Check It Out!!

For those who don’t know, CinemaCon is a convention where theater owners get a look at what the studios have to offer for the rest of the year, and where vendors can show new products for theaters to buy. It’s basically Comic-Con for theater owners. Besides showing off never before seen footage, the studios often bring the cast and the filmmakers. Over the course of a few days, … Continue reading CinemaCon: Over 50 Posters Including ‘Alien: Covenant’, ‘Atomic Blonde’, ‘The Dark Tower’, and ‘GOTG2′!!! Check It Out!!

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First Trailer for Luc Besson’s ‘Valerian’ Promises Space-Based Action and Adventure!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Time-traveling agent Valerian is sent to investigate a galactic empire, along with his partner Laureline. Directed – Luc Besson Starring – Cara Delevingne, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman Check out the trailer: Continue reading First Trailer for Luc Besson’s ‘Valerian’ Promises Space-Based Action and Adventure!! Check It Out!!

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‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’: New Images Tease Luc Besson’s Sci-Fi Epic!! Check It Out!!

While Luc Besson had an international hit just two years ago with the Scarlett Johansson-led actioner Lucy, it’s been a while since the director knocked it out of the park with the action-packed panache we’ve come to expect from his best films. Perhaps that’s why I initially dismissed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets until I was completely gobsmacked by the ingenious show of creativity Besson unveiled at Comic-Con. … Continue reading ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’: New Images Tease Luc Besson’s Sci-Fi Epic!! Check It Out!!

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Luc Besson Found Guilty of Plagiarizing ‘Escape from New York’ for ‘Lockout’!!!

Apparently there is such thing as blatantly ripping off another movie and being held accountable for it. The Fifth Element filmmaker Luc Besson took some flack for the 2012 sci-fi film Lockout, which he co-wrote and executive produced (but didn’t direct), when folks started pointing out how similar the film’s plot was to John Carpenter’s 1981 classic Escape from New York. One such person who found the … Continue reading Luc Besson Found Guilty of Plagiarizing ‘Escape from New York’ for ‘Lockout’!!!

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‘Valerian’: First Image Reveals Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne in Luc Besson’s Sci-Fi Epic!!

Few modern action directors have proven so prolific and keen as Luc Besson, especially when you count the man’s producing ventures. Though I can’t count myself as a big fan of La Femme Nikita, The Family, or The Big Blue, I would say that The Fifth Element, Lucy, and, especially, Leon the Professional would be amongst a list of my favorite action films. So, anticipation … Continue reading ‘Valerian’: First Image Reveals Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne in Luc Besson’s Sci-Fi Epic!!

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