New Photo And Interview: Anne Hathaway In Alice In Wonderland By Peter Sciretta/Feb. 1, 2010 9:40 pm EST Walt Disney Pictures has released a new high resolution photo of Anne Hathaway as the White Queen from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, along with a question and answer from the actress. Both of which, can be found, after the jump. Click on the below image to see it in high resolution:...
One FX Shot In ‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Took 1030 Iterations By Peter Sciretta/July 14, 2014 9:00 am EST One of my favorite shots in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes involves an ape taking control of a tank and running amuck in post apocalyptic San Francisco. Its great because of the way its presented — the sequence appears to be a single shot mounted from the back of the tank turret....
Remake Bits: ‘Robocop’ Script Might Not Be So Bad After All, Plus: ‘All Of Me’, ‘Dredd’ By Angie Han/Sept. 11, 2012 3:00 pm EST The Robocop reboot has had its share of skeptics since the moment it was announced, and last month’s scathing review of the script from Drew McWeeny (of HitFix, and formerly of AICN) only seemed to confirm doubters’ worst fears about the project. Now another film writer has weighed in, however, and while his response falls short of glowing, it is significantly more optimistic....
Rogue One Bits: New Character Revealed, A Discussion Of Force Sensitivity, And The Politics Of ‘Star Wars’ By Jacob Hall/Nov. 15, 2016 8:30 am EST In this edition of Rogue One Bits: Felicity Jones promises a more “authentic” Star Wars movie. Another Rogue One: A Star Wars Story character officially has a name. A new TV spot has a surprising message for viewers. Is Donnie Yen’s Chirrut “Force sensitive” or not?...
Stranger Things Season 2: Everything We Learned [Comic-Con 2017] By Peter Sciretta/July 22, 2017 4:30 pm EST Netflix has had a huge presence at San Diego Comic-Con International, showcasing their original movies Bright and Death Note, as well as their original series The Defenders. On Saturday afternoon, sandwiched between the big Hollywood studios Warner Bros and Marvel Studios, Netflix gave us a preview of Stranger Things 2. Hit the jump to find out everything we learned about Stranger Things season 2....
Superhero Bits: Batman Vs. Superman, Ben Affleck, Amazing Spider-Man 2, Ant-Man, Thor: The Dark World, The Wolverine By Germain Lussier/Dec. 3, 2013 4:30 pm EST What happens when Dane DeHaan is confronted with the poster from The Amazing Spider-Man 2? How is Ben Affleck’s Batman different from Christian Bale’s in Batman vs. Superman? Will Harry Lennix be back for Batman vs. Superman? Is Zack Snyder already working on iconic imagery for that film?...
The Best Movies & TV Shows Leaving Netflix In September 2018 By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 22, 2018 5:00 pm EST Summer is coming to an end, so it’s time for you to cram in as many movies as possible before fall arrives. When it comes to Netflix, they’ve got plenty of good movies on the way, but before you look ahead to the new offerings, you might want to make sure you’ve watch all the movies and TV shows leaving Netflix in September....
The Thing Prequel Character Breakdown Illuminates Plot, Seems To Fully Kill Big Rumor About The Film By Russ Fischer/Jan. 13, 2010 8:45 am EST Despite the fact that John Carpenter’s The Thing is a remake of/sequel to/alternate take on The Thing From Another World, notions of remaking it get fans up in arms. With good reason. Carpenter’s movie has a fantastic cast and some of the best practical latex effects seen in any film, period....
This Is Why We Keep Reviving Dead TV Shows (And Why We Need To Stop) By Kelsey Down/Nov. 3, 2017 11:30 am EST (Welcome to The Soapbox, the space where we get personal, political, and opinionated about anything and everything. In this edition: why TV shows keep coming back from the dead and why this needs to stop.) TV show reboots and revivals have been around for decades. Just look at Leave it to Beaver, the 1950s black-and-white sitcom that was resurrected in the ’80s as — wait for it — The New Leave It to Beaver....
‘Annabelle: Creation’ Review: A Relentlessly Frightening, Superior Horror Follow-Up By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 11, 2017 8:30 am EST (This review originally ran following an early screening at Comic-Con. Annabelle: Creation is in theaters today.) While sequels tend to have trouble measuring up to the originals, in the horror world, there are plenty of occasions in which a follow-up, no matter how deep into the franchise fans have gone, turns out to be a surprisingly satisfying entry into its canon....
‘Jessica Jones’ Season 2 Could Have Multiple Villains; ‘Punisher’ Might Arrive In 2017 By Angie Han/Aug. 15, 2016 12:30 pm EST We know what the immediate future of Netflix’s Marvel universe holds: the premiere of Luke Cage on September 30. But what about beyond that? What’s next for our favorite ground-level superheroes, and when might the next Netflix-Marvel seasons launch? Well, Netflix isn’t saying too much yet, but recently showrunner Melissa Rosenberg teased what’s in store for Jessica Jones season 2....
‘Keanu’ At SXSW: Notes From A Work-In-Progress Screening Of Key And Peele’s First Movie By Jacob Hall/March 14, 2016 6:00 am EST This is not a review of Keanu. The version that screened at SXSW was described as a work-in-progress cut and changes, both significant and minor, can still occur between now and when the film arrives in theaters. Jokes can be be swapped, sequences can be tightened, and entire scenes can still be excised or added....
‘Luke Cage’ Spoiler Review: Marvel’s Latest Netflix Series Is An Entertaining (And Sloppy) Mixed Bag By Jacob Hall/Oct. 5, 2016 12:00 pm EST The short version: I mostly enjoyed Marvel’s new Luke Cage series very much. But chances are strong that you’ve already binge-watched Marvel’s latest Netflix series, the follow-up to Daredevil and Jessica Jones and you don’t want the short version. You may be looking for a deeper dive into spoiler territory, a place to pick apart what works about this show and what doesn’t....
A Spoonful Of Sugar Will Help These ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Images Go Down By Jacob Hall/June 7, 2017 10:00 am EST Making a sequel to Mary Poppins over 50 years after the original film charmed audiences all over the world and quickly established itself as an instant classic that maintains all of its magic and charm in 2017 sounds like a terrible idea on paper…but it’s hard not to be completely won over by the thought of Emily Blunt stepping in for the great Julie Andrews and Hamilton maestro Lin-Manuel Miranda lending his talents as her co-star....
Bryan Fuller Keeps Teasing Us With A ‘Hannibal’ Revival By Hoai-Tran Bui/Aug. 11, 2017 7:30 am EST Like the rest of us Fannibals, Bryan Fuller is eager to bring Hannibal back from its watery grave. The former Hannibal showrunner has confirmed that “conversations” have begun around reviving Hannibal for a potential fourth season after NBC canceled the series after its third season in 2015. While that’s exciting news for any cannibal serial killer lover, Fuller did caution fans that it could still be some time before the show returns....
Contest: Win A ‘Legion’ Mondo Poster And The First Season On Blu-Ray By Jacob Hall/March 27, 2018 11:00 am EST Even as superheroes clash on the big screen on a regular basis, you’ll have to look to the small screen to find one of the best comic-book inspired tales out there. FX’s Legion is a remarkable television show, using the world of the X-Men to explore identity and mental illness while also being a downright bonkers visual trip while also being one hell of a superhero adventure....
Damon Lindelof Says ‘The Leftovers’ Season Three Is “Going To Be Something Else Entirely” By Jack Giroux/Dec. 16, 2015 4:00 pm EST After some fans worried season two was the end of The Leftovers, HBO gave them an early Christmas gift by renewing the drama for season three. The Leftovers finale ended on a poignant and satisfying note, but there’s still plenty left to explore in this world, and showrunner Damon Lindelof and all involved are getting another chance to return to these characters....
Early Buzz: Judd Apatow And Amy Schumer Push Each Other To New Heights In ‘Trainwreck’ By Angie Han/March 16, 2015 7:31 am EST Ten years have passed since Judd Apatow made his feature directing debut with The 40-Year-Old Virgin, but none of his films since have quite been able to surpass that first one. None, that is, until Trainwreck. If the early buzz out of SXSW is to be believed, his latest romantic comedy represents a new high mark for the comedy director....
Episode 8 Bits: New Millennium Falcon Photos, Yet Another Wacky Rey Theory, And Chewbacca Visits A School By Jacob Hall/June 7, 2016 11:00 am EST In today’s edition of Episode 8 Bits: A group of “urban explorers” take some pretty great pictures of the Millennium Falcon. Irish set photos reveal a new alien of some kind. Chewbacca visits a school to hang out with the local youth. Lucasfilm thanks Ireland for hosting their shoot....
Interview: Iron Man 2 Screenwriter Justin Theroux By Peter Sciretta/May 10, 2010 10:00 am EST A couple weeks back I got the opportunity to chat with Justin Theroux, the actor-turned-director-turned-screenwriter. He wrote the screenplay for Tropic Thunder, and penned Iron Man 2, which is the main topic of discussion. Read the full interview below. Q: Okay, so we should start at the beginning. Justin Theroux: Alright. Q: How do you get involved with this project....
