Synopsis – A “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror film ‘Candyman’ that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began. Directed – Nia DaCosta Starring – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Gets a Terrifying New Trailer Teasing the Return of the 90s Boogeyman!! Check It Out!!
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is taking it easy ahead of the shoot for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, at least if the actor’s latest social media post is any indication to go by. Co-stars Patrick Wilson and Amber Heard may have uploaded images revealing they’re back in the gym with a vengeance ahead of reprising their respective roles as Ocean Master and Mera, but the DC … Continue reading ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Teases Prep for DC Sequel in New Photo!! Check It Out!!
Aquaman director James Wan has revealed the title for his upcoming DC sequel: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Wan shared an image on his Instagram from a production meeting, which featured the title, in what looks to be a potential logo for the film. Wan also stated last year at the DC FanDome panel that Aquaman 2 would be more serious than the first film. … Continue reading ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Revealed as Title of the DC Sequel!!
Christina Ricci has been quietly cast in the still-untitled Matrix sequel, tentatively titled The Matrix 4. This casting news comes from an updated press kit released by Warner Bros, but details of her character remain unknown. However, her casting is an exciting addition to the film slated to be released this December. Ricci joins a stacked cast that includes franchise favorites like Keanu Reeves (Neo), … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: Christina Ricci Joins the New Installment!!
Dwayne Johnson and Beau Flynn are teaming back up to produce a high-octane action movie for Warner Bros. titled Emergency Contact that will star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, reporting that Warner Bros. picked up the project as a pitch from the writing team of Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, who wrote the most recent draft of Johnson‘s big-budget superhero movie … Continue reading ‘Emergency Contact’: Dwayne Johnson to Produce Yahya Abdul-Mateen II led Action Flick!!
During an interview on The Drew Barrymore Show, Jason Momoa—star of Aquaman, among many other successful projects—revealed that he was one of the co-writers for the first story treatment of the upcoming sequel, Aquaman 2. But he was far from alone in the endeavor. He talked enthusiastically during the interview about all of the help and encouragement he received from director James Wan and David … Continue reading ‘Aquaman 2’: Jason Momoa Co-Wrote the Story of the DC Sequel!!
Amber Heard has shared a new image showing off her training regimen for Aquaman 2, following hot on the heels of a similar and very sweaty post from co-star Patrick Wilson. The blockbuster superhero sequel is set to commence production this summer and hit theaters in December of next year, so it’s doubtful that leading man Jason Momoa is chilling out eating cheeseburgers somewhere despite … Continue reading ‘Aquaman 2’: BTS Image SeesAmber Heard Training for the DC Sequel!! Check It Out!!
Aaron Sorkin’s latest film The Trial of the Chicago 7 tells the story of 8 activists who were prosecuted for allegedly instigating the riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention, which resulted in hundreds of injuries and arrests. And wouldn’t you know it, Netflix released a behind-the-scenes documentary just in time for awards season. The historical drama has generated a decent amount of buzz, including nabbing … Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’: New Doc Takes Us Behind-the-Scenes!! Check It Out!!
Warner Bros. has announced that its Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa will catapult into theaters on June 23, 2023. Let’s just hope we’re still alive by then! George Miller returns to direct the action movie, which will see Anya Taylor-Joy take over the badass role originated by Charlize Theron. She’ll be joined by a silver-scarred Chris Hemsworth as well as Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and you can … Continue reading ‘Furiosa’: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Prequel Set for June 2023 Release!!
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has come on board the Michael Bay thriller “Ambulance” opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, with shooting expected early next month. “Ambulance” was first announced a month ago with plot details under tight wraps. The script, written by Chris Fedak, is based on a 2005 Dutch thriller about two brothers on the run from the police. They go on to steal an ambulance without knowing … Continue reading ‘Ambulance’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Joins the Michael Bay Thriller!!
Following her contentious divorce from Johnny Depp and accusations of domestic violence against the actor, Amber Heard has been the repeated target of social media campaigns demanding that Warner Bros. recast her role of Mera in Aquaman 2. These efforts reached a crescendo after Depp lost his libel lawsuit against The Sun when a judge ruled that it was “substantially true” when the British tabloid … Continue reading ‘Aquaman 2’: Amber Heard Confirms Her Return in DCEU Sequel!!
Netflix and Amazon each boast a plethora of strong performances for Oscar voters to choose from this year and will no doubt mount awards campaigns for multiple movies on their slate, but the streamers recently set category placements for actors in two of their top contenders — The Trial of the Chicago 7 and One Night in Miami. Aaron Sorkin‘s courtroom drama The Trial of … Continue reading Netflix and Amazon Set Supporting Actors for Awards Category Placements!!
Universal Pictures has announced a new release date for its upcoming horror movie Candyman from director Nia DaCosta and producer Jordan Peele, as the film will now sink its bloody hook into theatrical audiences on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with … Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Set for Aug 2021 Release!!
Synopsis – The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. My Take – I think we can all agree that A Few Good Men, Moneyball, Charlie Wilson’s War, The Social Network and Steve Jobs are arguably some of the stand out films of the last three decades. And the common … Continue reading The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Review!!
As has long been rumored, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II are set to star in the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa, Collider has confirmed. George Miller is returning to direct from a script he co-wrote with Nico Lathouris, and the prequel will explore Furiosa’s backstory before she assisted Max Rockatansky in the desert. Taylor-Joy has big shoes to fill, as Oscar … Continue reading ‘Furiosa’: Anya Taylor-Joy to Lead Prequel with Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II!!
Synopsis – The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Directed – Aaron Sorkin Starring – Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie Gets a Full Trailer!! Check It Out!!
There’s literally no telling what’s going to happen when the 72nd Annual Emmy Awards air Sunday, Sept. 20 — while the Television Academy won’t let a pesky thing like a pandemic stop them from handing out awards, the nature of a remotely-produced ceremony means the real winner of the show might ultimately be total and complete chaos. Still, that doesn’t tarnish the achievements of the … Continue reading ‘Succession,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dominate Emmy 2020!! Check Out the Full List!!
Synopsis – The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Directed – Aaron Sorkin Starring – Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: First Teaser Reveals Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!
The 2020 Emmy nominations have arrived! As usual, HBO dominated the proceedings but it was a limited series — Watchmen — that took the cake. Damon Lindelof‘s radical adaptation of the graphical novel racked up 26 nominations overall, more than any other program, including half of the directing nominations and nods for Regina King, Jean Smart, Jeremy Irons, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jovan Adepo, and Louis Gossett Jr.. On the Best Drama Series side, Succession and Ozark appear … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Dominates Emmy Nominations 2020!! Check Out the Full List!!
Netflix has released the first images from Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7. The new images arrive just a few weeks after Sorkin’s sophomore directorial effort (following 2017’s Molly’s Game) was bought by the streaming giant from Paramount Pictures. With the Netflix purchase also came word that the film will be released on October 16, 2020, hinting at awards season ambitions for the star-studded historical … Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: First Images Reveal Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!
Universal Pictures has delayed the release date of Candyman, in addition to a handful of other horror features on the studio’s slate. The is the second time the reboot of the 1992 horror movie has been delayed. Back in April we learned the Candyman release date had moved from June 12 to September 25 of this year. Candyman‘s delay was announced as part of a group of also-delayed … Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Reboot Sees Another Release Date Delay!!
Netflix has officially acquired Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7, taking it off Paramount Pictures’ hands for good. Sorkin’s sophomore directorial effort, following 2017’s Molly’s Game, includes a wildly stacked cast with Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leading the way. We learned of Netflix’s interest in the high-profile political drama back in June, although the deal hadn’t yet been finalized. Variety confirmed Netflix’s acquisition of the … Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Aaron Sorkin’s Next Is Officially Headed to Netflix!!
Synopsis – A “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror film ‘Candyman’ that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began. Directed – Nia DaCosta Starring – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Gets a Brand New Creepy Teaser!! Check It Out!!
Netflix seems to be in the market for another future Oscar contender. The streaming giant is reportedly looking to acquire Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7 from Paramount Pictures. On Saturday morning, Variety reported Netflix is circling a purchase deal with Paramount for the Sorkin historical drama. No specifics on the deal were revealed at time of reporting. As such, it’s hard to tell … Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Netflix Looking to Acquire Aaron Sorkin’s Film From Paramount!!
The forthcoming Candyman adaptation now has a haunting and timely animated prologue to accompany it. The new prologue was unveiled by Candyman director Nia DaCosta on Twitter. DaCosta’s “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror movie, which starred Tony Todd and Virginia Madsen, has been delayed to September 20, 2020. This means it’s the perfect time to get even better acquainted with DaCosta’s vision for this chilling tale. DaCosta shared the animated prologue on … Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Gets a Haunting Animated Prologue!! Check It Out!!
In a bit of unsurprising news, Warner Bros. announced that the projected release date of The Matrix 4 has been postponed to Spring of 2022. The new release date came alongside a slew of rescheduling announcements from the studio, as it’s still unclear when exactly movie theaters will fully reopen for business. Originally scheduled to hit theaters May 21, 2021, the long-awaited Matrix sequel will … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’ Has Been Pushed Back to 2022!!
One of the most secretive films currently in the works is The Matrix 4, but returning stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are now shedding a little light onto what folks can expect from the surprise sequel. Indeed, with the release of The Matrix Revolutions in 2003, most assumed The Matrix franchise was complete. Lana and Lily Wachowski created a groundbreaking piece of sci-fi action … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: Keanu Reeves Talks About His Return!!
Could The Matrix 4 start filming again by July? It looks like Warner Bros. has hope for the paused production of their highly-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking sci-fi trilogy. Per Variety, the cast members have signed 8-week extensions that will keep the actors on hold for the production until at least July 6. The sequel sees Lana Wachowski returning to write and direct, and Warner Bros. kicked … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: Cast Members Sign 8-Week Extensions!!
During the Collider Connected interview, stunt maestros turned directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch revealed they’re helping out with Lana Wachowski‘s The Matrix 4. Both Stahelski and Leitch were involved with the groundbreaking stunts on the original Matrix trilogy—Stahelski actually doubled for Keanu Reeves—before going on to co-create the John Wick franchise and, in Leitch’s case, direct Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw. “It’s definitely, … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: Chad Stahelski and David Leitch Tease Involvement!!
Synopsis – A young man who committed a homicide deals with the repercussions of his action. Directed – Joe Robert Cole Starring – Jeffrey Wright, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ashton Sanders Continue reading ‘All Day and a Night’ Trailer Reveals the Upcoming Prestige Netflix Drama!! Check It Out!!
Nia DaCosta‘s Candyman reboot has become the latest in a long line of movies shuffling release dates in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The film, which also has Jordan Peele on board as executive producer, has been delayed from June 12 to September 25. At this point, the studios are basically playing a guessing game with questions still in the air over coronavirus’ time … Continue reading ‘Candyman’: Nia DaCosta’s Reboot Delayed to September!!
The next movie The Matrix 4 has just added a new version to its already stacked cast: Ellen Hallman. Her role in the film is a mystery, as no details have been published about who she is playing. The first Matrix movie was released in 1999 with critical and financial acclaim. The film follows Keanu Reeves as Neo, a man who knows that the world … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: ‘Spartacus’ Actress Ellen Hollman Joins Sequel!!
Synopsis – A “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror film ‘Candyman’ that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began. Directed – Nia DaCosta Starring – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Candyman’: First Trailer Reveals the Spiritual Sequel!! Check It Out!!
Candyman fans have been wondering just when the first look at the new film would be coming, considering it started production last August and has a release date of June 12th this year. Wait no more Candy-fans; the first look is here! Granted, it’s but a teaser of the first official trailer (which drops Thursday), but it does give us the first look at some … Continue reading ‘Candyman’: First Look Arrives Ahead of the Full Trailer!! Check It Out!!
The latest volley in the ongoing saga of whether or not we’ll see another season of HBO’s Watchmen is a pretty strong indicator that the show isn’t coming back anytime soon. The premium network has reclassified Watchmen from a drama series to a limited series. In an official statement (via Variety), the network said, “We discussed with the producers and felt limited series was the … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’: HBO Reclassifies as Limited Series with Possible Future Installments!!
The cast of Warner Bros.’ The Matrix 4 continues to grow as Priyanka Chopra is reportedly in final talks to join the stellar cast. The fourth Matrix movie was announced back in August 2019 with co-creator Lana Wachowski set to direct and franchise stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss reprising their respective roles as Neo and Trinity. Variety reported on Tuesday afternoon Chopra is in final talks to join the cast of The Matrix 4. … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: Priyanka Chopra is the Latest One to Join the Cast!!!
Time for some news that just makes ya wanna say “Nom de Dieu de putain de bordel de merde de saloperie de connard d’enculé de ta mère!.” The Wachowski’s two sequels to The Matrix—Reloaded and Revolutions—aren’t what you’d call “good” or “worthwhile” or “coherent”, but woo boy did they feature a ton of memorable fuckery. Chief among the nonsense is The Merovingian, also known as … Continue reading ‘Matrix 4’ Will Include The Merovingian!!
Deadline has learned that Toby Onwumere will be reuniting with Sense8 co-creator Lana Wachowski in the Warner Bros./Village Roadshow sequel The Matrix 4, which is expected to begin filming in 2020. Onwumere will be joining franchise returnees Keanu Reeves (Neo), Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity), and Jada Pinkett Smith (Niobe) as well as newcomers Jessica Henwick, Neil Patrick Harris, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who is rumored to … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: ‘Sense8’ Actor Toby Onwumere Joins Sequel!!
Ahead of the Watchmen finale this Sunday, HBO has released a batch of new photos that show… something and nothing at all, at the same time. Many are wondering how in the world Damon Lindelof and Co. are going to wrap this story up in a single hour, and these images offer the tiniest tease of what to expect. Everyone looks concerned, but none more … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Finale Photos Show Off the Lead Characters!! Check It Out!!
HBO’s Watchmen has been nothing if not ambitious. Spanning generations of time and a distance all the way to a moon of Jupiter, a lot has happened in Damon Lindelof’s continuation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ seminal comic. But now we’ve reached the final episode of this season, and possibly the last episode overall. A second season has not officially been announced yet, and … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’: New Trailer Teases the Season Finale!! Check It Out!!
Jonathan Groff, who plays Agent Holden Ford on Netflix’s Mindhunter and voices Kristoff in Disney’s blockbuster Frozen franchise, has signed on to join the cast of The Matrix 4, Collider has exclusively learned. Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will reprise their roles as Neo and Trinity, while Aquaman villain Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is joining the franchise as a lead, though reports that he’ll play a young Morpheus remain unconfirmed. Jada Pinkett … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: ‘Mindhunter’ Star Jonathan Groff Joins Growing Cast!!
The most recent episode of Watchmen, “This Extraordinary Being,” went deep into the early days of vigilantism in America as experienced by a young Will Reeves (played by Jovan Adepo) and seen through the eyes of his granddaughter, Angela Abar (Regina King). Over the course of the episode, we see the very first vigilante group, the Minutemen, come together through organizer Nelson Gardner, a.k.a. Captain Metropolis (Jake McDorman). … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’: HBO Shares New BTS Image of the Minutemen!! Check It Out!!
HBO has released a promo for the fourth episode of Watchmen, “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own”, an episode title that feels a little on the nose, or at least perhaps what showrunner Damon Lindelof wanted to say to all his critics. But of course, these titles are both filled with meaning and only a part of what each episode represents as … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Episode 4 Promo Teases Lady Trieu’s Arrival!! Check It Out!!
If you’re anything like me and the first thought outta your head after each Watchmen episode is a comically drawn-out “buh whaaaaa?” then we’ve got some good news. HBO has announced The Official Watchmen Podcast, a three-part after-the-episode conversation between series mastermind Damon Lindelof and Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin. The podcast will launch on November 3 after the debut of episode 3, the incredibly-titled “She … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’: HBO Launching Podcast Hosted by Damon Lindelof and Craig Mazin!!
Can’t wait until next week’s episode of HBO’s Watchmen? Well, you’re in luck, because a new promo video is here to give you an early look. In Sunday’s new episode, “She Was Killed by Space Junk”, FBI agent Laurie Blake (Jean Smart) heads to Tulsa to take over the recent murder investigation from local authorities while The Lord of The Manor (Jeremy Irons) apparently receives … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Episode 3 Trailer Teases the Arrival of Silk Spectre!! Check It Out!!
Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch and Glee alum Max Adler have joined the ensemble cast of Aaron Sorkin‘s historical drama The Trial of the Chicago 7, Collider has exclusively learned. Eddie Redmayne and Sacha Baron Cohen star alongside Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeremy Strong, Michael Keaton, William Hurt, Mark Rylance, Frank Langella, Ben Shenkman, Alex Sharp and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Production is currently under way … Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’: Thomas Middleditch and Max Adler Join the Ensemble!!
Momentum on Aaron Sorkin‘s sophomore directorial effort, The Trial of the Chicago 7, is picking up speed as a release date is set and a new face joins the already wildly packed and stacked cast. The long-simmering project of Sorkin’s originally written for Steven Spielberg stalled out last year just before filming began due to budgetary concerns from previous backer Amblin Partners. Now, the Paramount Pictures-backed Trial of the … Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Adds Michael Keaton to Cast!!
HBO launched its highly anticipated Watchmen series last night to both critical and audience acclaim, so it’s with a heavy degree of interest that they also released a trailer teasing what’s to come in the weeks ahead. The show hails from showrunner Damon Lindelof, who follows up his phenomenon Lost and critical darling The Leftovers with what he calls a “remix” of the iconic graphic … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’: New Trailer Teases What’s Coming in the Weeks Ahead!! Check It Out!!
Damon Lindelof’s much buzzed about Watchmen premiered last night on HBO, and a lot of eyeballs were on it. So, to answer the age-old question “Who watches the Watchmen?”, as posed in the Alan Moore graphic novel which functions as the source material to Lindelof’s continuation of that story, the answer is about 1.5 million people across all platforms. As Variety‘s report on the Watchmen season premiere numbers … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Becomes HBO’s Biggest Series Premiere Since ‘Westworld’!!
Netflix’s Iron Fist didn’t have a ton of bright spots that weren’t also literal glowing hands. But Jessica Henwick was a fierce, consistent stand-out as Colleen Wing, and now she’s being rewarded for her trials. According to Deadline, Henwick is likely to board Matrix 4 in an unknown, but reportedly major role. Casting for the bombshell project is really starting to come together, as Henwick’s … Continue reading ‘The Matrix 4’: Jessica Henwick Eyed for Lead Role!!
