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‘Mufasa’ Chomps on ‘Wolf Man’ as ‘One of Them Days’ Scores at a Decade Low MLK Weekend BO!!

Not counting the 2021 pandemic year when all theaters were closed, it’s the second lowest MLK 4-day weekend of the last 10 years with the marketplace now estimated to do $96.3M. The last time it was this low was 2022 with $85M, and that’s when Paramount/Spyglass’ Scream led with a $33.8M Friday-Monday opening. Pin that overall low weekend total for all movies back then to … Continue reading ‘Mufasa’ Chomps on ‘Wolf Man’ as ‘One of Them Days’ Scores at a Decade Low MLK Weekend BO!!

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Wolf Man (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. My Take – While the proposed Dark Universe, a modern cinematic shared universe consisting of classic Universal Monsters, went bust right from the first film, The Mummy (2017), writer-director Leigh Whannell‘s 2020 reboot of the 1933 film, The … Continue reading Wolf Man (2025) Review!!

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‘The Mummy’: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin to Helm Blumhouse Remake!!

The Mummy is rising from its tomb. The venerable horror franchise is coming back under the control of Evil Dead Rise‘s Lee Cronin, who will write and direct the film for New Line Cinema and Blumhouse. Along with the announcement, the film is set to be released on April 17, 2026 The film was previously announced as an unnamed Lee Cronin horror project, but Blumhouse … Continue reading ‘The Mummy’: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin to Helm Blumhouse Remake!!

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‘Wolf Man’: New Video Introduces the New Era of Terror!! Check It Out!!

Universal Pictures has released a brand new Wolf Man video, providing viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming reboot of the classic 1941 movie of the same name. It is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on January 17, 2025. “The film follows Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes … Continue reading ‘Wolf Man’: New Video Introduces the New Era of Terror!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Invisible Man 2’: Leigh Whannell Not Interested in Making Sequel!!

The Invisible Man, from writer/director Leigh Whannell, was released in 2020 to highly positive reviews from critics and fans alike and even became a commercial success. Till this day, the horror film continues to earn praise worldwide and has found even more success on streaming platforms. With all these, who would blame fans for wanting a sequel, especially considering that the upcoming movie, Wolf Man, … Continue reading ‘The Invisible Man 2’: Leigh Whannell Not Interested in Making Sequel!!

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‘Wolf Man’ Trailer Sees Christopher Abbott Transform!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. Directed – Leigh Whannell Starring – Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Matilda Firth Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Wolf Man’ Trailer Sees Christopher Abbott Transform!! Check It Out!!

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‘Wolf Man’ Teaser Sees Christopher Abbott Transform Into Something Evil!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A man must protect himself and his family when they are being stalked, terrorized, and haunted by a deadly werewolf at night during a full moon. But as the night stretches on, the man begins to behave strangely. Directed – Leigh Whannell Starring – Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Matilda Firth Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Wolf Man’ Teaser Sees Christopher Abbott Transform Into Something Evil!! Check It Out!!

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‘Wolf Man’ Release Shifts to January 17, 2025!!

Audiences will have to wait a little bit longer to see Christopher Abbott turning into The Wolf Man, according to Deadline. While the horror movie was previously scheduled to frighten viewers in theaters later this year, the film will now debut on January 17, 2025. The movie was perfectly placed to premiere close to Halloween this year, which proved to be a successful strategy for … Continue reading ‘Wolf Man’ Release Shifts to January 17, 2025!!

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‘Wolf Man’: First BTS Image Confirms Filming Has Begun!! Check It Out!!

One of Universal’s most iconic movie monsters is howling into theaters later this year with a fresh reboot, and it looks like production is finally kicking off, as producer Jason Blum has revealed via a behind-the-scenes image on X that filming on Wolf Man has finally commenced. The image features director Leigh Whannell on set holding a marker showcasing the film’s title. While the image … Continue reading ‘Wolf Man’: First BTS Image Confirms Filming Has Begun!! Check It Out!!

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‘Wolf Man’: Julia Garner Joins Blumhouse’s Monster Movie!!

The Wolf Man moves one step closer to becoming a reality by casting Julia Garner, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Inventing Anna star will be joining the Blumhouse production meant to introduce an iconic movie monster to a new generation, after the original version of the story came out in 1941. Christopher Abbott was recently cast as the lead of the film, taking over … Continue reading ‘Wolf Man’: Julia Garner Joins Blumhouse’s Monster Movie!!

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‘Wolf Man’: Christopher Abbott Replaces Ryan Gosling; Sets October 25, 2024 Release Date!!

Blumhouse’s long in making Wolf Man has finally set a release date for October next year. The monster movie about a man turning into a wolf during the full moon was first announced way back in 2020 and with studio head Jason Blum’s announcement coming today, the project is finally rolling, and will hit theaters on October 25, 2024. In another report, actor Ryan Gosling, … Continue reading ‘Wolf Man’: Christopher Abbott Replaces Ryan Gosling; Sets October 25, 2024 Release Date!!

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‘Wolfman’: Derek Cianfrance to Write, Direct Ryan Gosling’s Universal Monster Movie!!

It’s going to take more than a silver bullet to keep Universal and Blumhouse’s new Wolfman project down. The Ryan Gosling project now has a new director and writer in the form of Derek Cianfrance, according to Deadline. He will be replacing the previous director Leigh Whannell. Despite this shift in direction, the core premise will allegedly remain the same from when it was first … Continue reading ‘Wolfman’: Derek Cianfrance to Write, Direct Ryan Gosling’s Universal Monster Movie!!

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‘Renfield’: ‘Lego Batman Movie’s Chris McKay to Helm Universal Monster Movie!!

Monster mania is going ahead full throttle. Deadline is reporting that Chris McKay has been tapped to direct and produce the next film for Universal Pictures’ next monster feature called Renfield, based on a story outline from Robert Kirkman and screenplay from Ryan Ridley. The film will focus on the titular Dracula henchman but in an original story not set in the same world. In Bram … Continue reading ‘Renfield’: ‘Lego Batman Movie’s Chris McKay to Helm Universal Monster Movie!!

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‘The Actor’: Ryan Gosling to Star in Adaption of Donald E. Westlake’s Novel ‘Memory’!!

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Ryan Gosling on the big screen, but he has no shortage of exciting projects in the works, and now he’s added another to his development slate, as Gosling as signed on to star in The Actor from Anomalisa filmmaker Duke Johnson. The film is based on Donald E. Westlake‘s novel Memory, a hard-boiled noir about a New York actor … Continue reading ‘The Actor’: Ryan Gosling to Star in Adaption of Donald E. Westlake’s Novel ‘Memory’!!

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‘Dark Army’: Paul Feig’s Provides Update on His Monster Movie!!

Director Paul Feig has shared an important new update for Dark Army, the Universal monster movie that’s been in the early stages of development since late 2019. Dark Army was set up at Universal as an original monster movie in the vein of the studio’s 1930s monster pics and featuring those classic characters as well as new characters. When Universal quietly scrapped plans for a its “Dark Universe,” the studio pivoted to … Continue reading ‘Dark Army’: Paul Feig’s Provides Update on His Monster Movie!!

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‘Van Helsing’: ‘Overlord’ Director Working on New Movie for Universal!!

Can ‘Overlord’ director Julius Avery make a ‘Van Helsing’ movie so good we forget about Hugh Jackman‘s 2004 outing? Well, folks, 2020 continues to surprise. On Tuesday, it was announced a new Van Helsingmovie is in the works at Universal Pictures. Even better, UniversalPictures and producer James Wan have tapped Overlord director Julius Avery to helm the new movie.This new Van Helsing movie is not the only monster movie in the works … Continue reading ‘Van Helsing’: ‘Overlord’ Director Working on New Movie for Universal!!

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Channing Tatum, Phil Lord and Chris Miller Working on a Universal Monster Movie!!

Channing Tatum and his 21 Jump Street collaborators Phil Lord and Chris Miller are reportedly re-teaming for an under-wraps monster movie at Universal, and quite frankly if it’s not about a Frankenstein’s Monster who is super good at hip-hop dancing let’s scrap it right now. (Would also accept The Mummy XXL.) According to Deadline, Midway writer Wes Tooke is handling the script, based on a story idea … Continue reading Channing Tatum, Phil Lord and Chris Miller Working on a Universal Monster Movie!!

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Director David Leitch’s Stuntman Drama to Star Ryan Gosling!!

Two-time Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling is set to star in an untitled stuntman drama from director David Leitch and screenwriter Drew Pearce, who previously worked together on the Fast and Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw. Universal Pictures won a heated seven-figure auction for the project, reportedly beating out Netflix, MGM, Sony and Lionsgate. Of course, Leitch has a first-look deal at Universal, giving that studio … Continue reading Director David Leitch’s Stuntman Drama to Star Ryan Gosling!!

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‘Wolfman’: Leigh Whannell in Talks to Direct Ryan Gosling Starrer!!

Well hell the heck yes, my fine horror friends, we are having quite the news day for all things spooky and this might just be the best bit yet. Upgrade and The Invisible Man helmer Leigh Whannell is in talks to direct Ryan Gosling in Universal’s upcoming Wolfman remake, per a report in Deadline. The report notes that Universal has set Wolfman on the fast-track with Jason Blum‘s horror heavyweight studio Blumhouse boarding … Continue reading ‘Wolfman’: Leigh Whannell in Talks to Direct Ryan Gosling Starrer!!

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‘Project Hail Mary’: Drew Goddard Joins Writing Duties on the Ryan Gosling led Astronaut Movie!!

Drew Goddard is coming aboard Ryan Gosling’s new astronaut movie Hail Mary to help directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller crack the sci-fi story. The project is based on an upcoming novel from The Martian author Andy Weir, who saw that book adapted for the screen by Goddard, so clearly the two scribes are on the same creative wavelength. Goddard hasn’t formally agreed to write … Continue reading ‘Project Hail Mary’: Drew Goddard Joins Writing Duties on the Ryan Gosling led Astronaut Movie!!

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‘Wolfman’: Ryan Gosling to Star in Universal’s New Monster Movie!!

Ryan Gosling is poised to star in a new Wolfman movie that is beginning to take shape at Universal Pictures, multiple sources have told Collider over the past several months. Cory Finley (HBO’s Bad Education) is being eyed to direct from a script by Rebecca Angelo and Lauren Schuker Blum, based on a pitch from Gosling, who had initially considered directing the film himself. The … Continue reading ‘Wolfman’: Ryan Gosling to Star in Universal’s New Monster Movie!!

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‘Bride of Frankenstein’ Heads Back to the Drawing Board as Release Date Pulled!!

Despite a bumpy road for The Mummy, the film came out as a financial success despite scathing reviews. It made most of its money overseas, and pulled in over $400 million worldwide, but the fact that Universal’s Dark Universe could have crashed before it even begun was probably a bit of a jolt to studio executives. While they had already slated the next feature in … Continue reading ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ Heads Back to the Drawing Board as Release Date Pulled!!

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Dwayne Johnson and Angelina Jolie Eyed For Roles In Universal’s Dark Universe Franchise!!!

Next week, Universal will launch their Dark Universe franchise, a new series of films reviving the classic movie monsters from their back catalog. The studio has really put themselves out there, formally announcing the project and lining up big-name stars like Tom Cruise (who leads “The Mummy“), Johnny Depp (The Invisible Man), Russell Crowe (Dr. Jekyll), and Javier Bardem (Frankenstein) for roles. If that’s not … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson and Angelina Jolie Eyed For Roles In Universal’s Dark Universe Franchise!!!

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Dwayne Johnson as ‘The Wolf Man’? Universal Reportedly Eyeing The Rock For Monster Movie!!

With the various superhero properties continuing their expansions, one shared cinematic universe that has yet to kick start is Universal’s monster movies. After the Luke Evans-led Dracula Untold faltered in its launch, the studio is hunkering down with The Mummy starring Tom Cruise with more to follow. While we wait to see how this on-screen world takes shape, there are rumblings that it’s trying to … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson as ‘The Wolf Man’? Universal Reportedly Eyeing The Rock For Monster Movie!!

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Untitled Universal Monster Movie Slated for 2019!!

Universal has just sent out a press release announcing Untitled Universal Monster Franchise Film for February 15, 2019. Because release dates are the most important thing to studios, there are no details on the project beyond the fact that it will be overseen by Alex Kurtzman (Star Trek series) and Chris Morgan (Fast & Furious series), which we already knew. Universal wouldn’t even reveal which … Continue reading Untitled Universal Monster Movie Slated for 2019!!

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