Exclusive: Adam McKay’s Hyperobject Industries will soon debut two new comedy podcasts: Tiny Dinos, from Connor Ratliff and James III, and Allan McLeod’s Walkin’ About.
Tiny Dinos premieres May 7, with episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays, while Walkin’ About debuts on May 15, with episodes released weekly on Wednesdays. Both series will be available on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. A trailer for Tiny Dinos can be found above.
Tiny Dinos
“Connor, James and Allan are all very talented comedians, and Lord knows we all can use some laughter these days,” said McKay in a statement to Deadline. “But they’re also asking questions that boldly challenge the international corporate power structure like ‘What happens if I start taking regular walks?’ And ‘What would happen if we brought dinosaurs back but they were super tiny?'”
In Tiny Dinos, Ratliff takes improv to the next...
Tiny Dinos premieres May 7, with episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays, while Walkin’ About debuts on May 15, with episodes released weekly on Wednesdays. Both series will be available on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. A trailer for Tiny Dinos can be found above.
Tiny Dinos
“Connor, James and Allan are all very talented comedians, and Lord knows we all can use some laughter these days,” said McKay in a statement to Deadline. “But they’re also asking questions that boldly challenge the international corporate power structure like ‘What happens if I start taking regular walks?’ And ‘What would happen if we brought dinosaurs back but they were super tiny?'”
In Tiny Dinos, Ratliff takes improv to the next...
- 4/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock’s new limited series “Apples Never Fall” is cut from the same cloth as “Big Little Lies,” with both shows adapted from the novels of Australian author Liane Moriarty.
“Apples Never Fall” follows a family, led by four adult children, trying to piece together the mysterious disappearance of their mother Joy (Oscar-nominee Annette Bening). Bening is reliably excellent in this limited series, as is “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neil, who plays her on-screen husband. And Jake Lacy and Allison Brie shine as two of the four adult kids. All four performances have been praised by critics and its these turns that could lead the Emmy charge for the series.
Brian Lowry (CNN) stated: “As for the old expression ‘How do you like them apples?,’ in this case, happily, the answer is quite a lot.”
Matthew Gilbert (Boston Globe) opined: “If the ending to the mystery is predictable, the getting...
“Apples Never Fall” follows a family, led by four adult children, trying to piece together the mysterious disappearance of their mother Joy (Oscar-nominee Annette Bening). Bening is reliably excellent in this limited series, as is “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neil, who plays her on-screen husband. And Jake Lacy and Allison Brie shine as two of the four adult kids. All four performances have been praised by critics and its these turns that could lead the Emmy charge for the series.
Brian Lowry (CNN) stated: “As for the old expression ‘How do you like them apples?,’ in this case, happily, the answer is quite a lot.”
Matthew Gilbert (Boston Globe) opined: “If the ending to the mystery is predictable, the getting...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
From the tiniest micro-organism to the far reaches of the universe, sci-fi adaptations have made a triumphant splash across multiple streaming platforms. For decades, the collective groans that routinely followed book-to-tv adaptation announcements were a given.
At the same time, many science fiction books are so steeped in lore, character motivations, politics, and scientific complexities that converting prose to a "show but don't tell" format is a tall task.
Star Trek, for instance, has historically been pretty cut and dry with its science. A phaser will vaporize you, and a transporter will, well, transport you.
Now, imagine explaining the three-body problem from a show but don't tell approach.
Thankfully, the rash of exciting new sci-fi adventures solves these riddles with filmmakers and writers who are passionate about the material.
The 3 Body Problem is practically the face of Netflix right now, while Apple TV+ is going all in with upcoming adaptations...
At the same time, many science fiction books are so steeped in lore, character motivations, politics, and scientific complexities that converting prose to a "show but don't tell" format is a tall task.
Star Trek, for instance, has historically been pretty cut and dry with its science. A phaser will vaporize you, and a transporter will, well, transport you.
Now, imagine explaining the three-body problem from a show but don't tell approach.
Thankfully, the rash of exciting new sci-fi adventures solves these riddles with filmmakers and writers who are passionate about the material.
The 3 Body Problem is practically the face of Netflix right now, while Apple TV+ is going all in with upcoming adaptations...
- 4/22/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994, winning the Palm d’Or and cementing the filmmaker’s career in the process. The Los Angeles-set crime anthology with intertwined stories not only was behind the career revival and rebranding of John Travolta but also helped elevate Samuel L. Jackson from character actor to a bonafide star.
Continue reading Samuel L. Jackson Reflects On ‘Pulp Fiction’ Changing His Life 30 Years Ago: “People Started Thinking I Was The Coolest Motherf***er On The Planet” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Samuel L. Jackson Reflects On ‘Pulp Fiction’ Changing His Life 30 Years Ago: “People Started Thinking I Was The Coolest Motherf***er On The Planet” at The Playlist.
- 4/22/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Scarlett Johansson is set to produce the new 'Jurassic World' film.The 39-year-old actress is taking on the lead role in the latest movie in the dinosaur franchise and has now signed up to take responsibility behind the camera as well, just as Margot Robbie did with 'Barbie'.Scarlett is set to have considerable input into the creative process of the movie – which is thought to be launching a "new Jurassic era" with a brand new storyline – alongside director Gareth Edwards.A movie insider told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "Scarlett has been in talks with the studio for months and made it clear that Gareth was her first choice to be the director."He wanted a big fee but has now signed. With him being her top pick, she is now far more interested in being part of the movie and her role as an actress and producer is justifiable.
- 4/22/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Fifteen people were injured when a tram crashed at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday night, according to authorities.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department shared on social media that it responded to the theme park just after 9 p.m. for reports of a crash.
“A tram tour was in progress on the Universal Studios Hollywood back lot,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “The tram had just passed the Jurassic Park Cars and was making a turn to head northbound on Avenue M. Due to unknown reasons, while negotiating the turn onto Avenue M, the last car of the tram collided with a metal guardrail on the right side of the roadway causing it to tilt and eject multiple passengers from the tram.”
“Fifteen passengers were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment and evaluations with minor to moderate injuries,” the statement added. “The...
The Los Angeles County Fire Department shared on social media that it responded to the theme park just after 9 p.m. for reports of a crash.
“A tram tour was in progress on the Universal Studios Hollywood back lot,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “The tram had just passed the Jurassic Park Cars and was making a turn to head northbound on Avenue M. Due to unknown reasons, while negotiating the turn onto Avenue M, the last car of the tram collided with a metal guardrail on the right side of the roadway causing it to tilt and eject multiple passengers from the tram.”
“Fifteen passengers were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment and evaluations with minor to moderate injuries,” the statement added. “The...
- 4/22/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The franchise could have been totally different had Jim Carrey been a part of Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. The ever-talented actor initially garnered the spotlight with his work in the 1990 TV series, In Living Color. He had been active in the industry for years, majorly portraying supporting roles, before rising to prominence in 1994 with a string of hit films, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.
A still from Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park
However, Carrey would have gained the limelight much earlier than 1994 had he been cast as Ian Malcolm, a role that eventually went to Jeff Goldblum.
Jim Carrey Got Nearly Cast as Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park
Janet Hirshenson, the casting director for 1993’s hit movie, Jurassic Park, gave an insight on how they came up with an ensemble cast, which highly contributed to the success of the blockbuster film.
SUGGESTEDWhen Jim Carrey...
A still from Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park
However, Carrey would have gained the limelight much earlier than 1994 had he been cast as Ian Malcolm, a role that eventually went to Jeff Goldblum.
Jim Carrey Got Nearly Cast as Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park
Janet Hirshenson, the casting director for 1993’s hit movie, Jurassic Park, gave an insight on how they came up with an ensemble cast, which highly contributed to the success of the blockbuster film.
SUGGESTEDWhen Jim Carrey...
- 4/21/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer” had it easy this year.
He took the early lead in Gold Derby’s official Oscar odds for Best Supporting Actor. He widened that lead in the following months. He then swept the precursor awards. And despite landing in a powerhouse lineup that included Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction,” Robert De Niro in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Ryan Gosling in “Barbie” and Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things,” there was a “near zero” chance of Downey not being called to the stage to accept the Academy Award.
But not every past recipient of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar has cruised to victory like Downey. There have been numerous nail-biters over the years.
I recall one contest in particular from three decades ago. The 1993 fabulous five included first-time nominee Leonardo DiCaprio as the autistic younger brother of Johnny Depp in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” Ralph Fiennes...
He took the early lead in Gold Derby’s official Oscar odds for Best Supporting Actor. He widened that lead in the following months. He then swept the precursor awards. And despite landing in a powerhouse lineup that included Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction,” Robert De Niro in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Ryan Gosling in “Barbie” and Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things,” there was a “near zero” chance of Downey not being called to the stage to accept the Academy Award.
But not every past recipient of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar has cruised to victory like Downey. There have been numerous nail-biters over the years.
I recall one contest in particular from three decades ago. The 1993 fabulous five included first-time nominee Leonardo DiCaprio as the autistic younger brother of Johnny Depp in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” Ralph Fiennes...
- 4/20/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
TriStar Pictures believed they had the surest of things when they hired Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin to make the first Hollywood "Godzilla" flick. The duo had just delivered the biggest film of 1996 in "Independence Day," and appeared poised to become a blockbuster brand name on par with Steven Spielberg and James Cameron. Every studio in town wanted to make their next smash hit. But this is where the trouble started: TriStar wanted Emmerich and Devlin to make its next smash hit.
The 1998 iteration of "Godzilla" did not originate with Emmerich and Devlin. TriStar came very close to greenlighting it in 1994 with Jan De Bont (hot off the success of "Speed") directing a screenplay by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio (who would eventually make their franchise fortune on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series), which would've placed it in direct competition with "Independence Day" during the summer of 1996. So this all felt awfully fortuitous.
The 1998 iteration of "Godzilla" did not originate with Emmerich and Devlin. TriStar came very close to greenlighting it in 1994 with Jan De Bont (hot off the success of "Speed") directing a screenplay by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio (who would eventually make their franchise fortune on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series), which would've placed it in direct competition with "Independence Day" during the summer of 1996. So this all felt awfully fortuitous.
- 4/20/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Given their close-knit relationship as global entertainment industries, gaming and the movies have long had a symbiotic connection. Movie tie-in games, for instance, have been a popular feature in gaming for decades, with numerous short-form releases over the years attempting to distil linear, cinematic storylines into interactive ones — albeit with varying success.
A Brief History of Gaming and the Movies
Of course, it’s not been uncommon over the years for studios to churn out poor quality movie-tie in titles that barely represent the characters and narratives we’ve fallen for on the big screen. However, there have been some outright successes and unexpected releases in alternative gaming genres.
In addition to being video game franchises, movies have even inspired online casino games and plenty of other activities throughout the iGaming sector. IP such as King Kong, Jurassic Park and even The Lord of The Rings have all been transformed...
A Brief History of Gaming and the Movies
Of course, it’s not been uncommon over the years for studios to churn out poor quality movie-tie in titles that barely represent the characters and narratives we’ve fallen for on the big screen. However, there have been some outright successes and unexpected releases in alternative gaming genres.
In addition to being video game franchises, movies have even inspired online casino games and plenty of other activities throughout the iGaming sector. IP such as King Kong, Jurassic Park and even The Lord of The Rings have all been transformed...
- 4/19/2024
- by Michael Walsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“Sentinel,” by Hollywood legend Phil Tippett, and “Sister Inconnue,” the first solo directorial outing of Rkss’ Anouk Whissell, cold well be two highlights at a 2024 Cannes Frontières Platform that looks set to underscore the robust range of genre as it is embraced by Hollywood, big independents, horror devotees and auteurs alike.
Creator of creatures for “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park,” Tippett may have terrified more people than anybody alive. If a teaser is anything to go by, “Sentinel,” a project, may well pick up on the style of 2021’s experimental and nightmarish stop motion/animation “Mad God.”
“Sentinel” features a battleground reminiscent of WWI hellish horror, giant bugs echoing “Starship Troopers,” Tippett’s last big job, attack droids and the statuesque figures of Osiris, Horus and Anubis, the last of which saves the hero, the gas-masked Sentinel, from a gruesome battlefield.
Sure to be a huge draw, an expanded version...
Creator of creatures for “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park,” Tippett may have terrified more people than anybody alive. If a teaser is anything to go by, “Sentinel,” a project, may well pick up on the style of 2021’s experimental and nightmarish stop motion/animation “Mad God.”
“Sentinel” features a battleground reminiscent of WWI hellish horror, giant bugs echoing “Starship Troopers,” Tippett’s last big job, attack droids and the statuesque figures of Osiris, Horus and Anubis, the last of which saves the hero, the gas-masked Sentinel, from a gruesome battlefield.
Sure to be a huge draw, an expanded version...
- 4/19/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Universal Orlando posted a short video to X today showing an old-style television with 90s-style graphics and music.
Now that’s something we haven’t seen in a while! pic.twitter.com/30Zuu97wzq
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) April 18, 2024
At the beginning of the video, a date listed as April 29, 2024, is shown at the top of the screen, seemingly indicating that an announcement will be coming on that date.
Throughout the static on the video, four images can be seen.
Shows the flux capacitor for “Back To The Future.”
Shows a dinosaur footprint from “Jurassic Park.”
Shows what looks like the shark from “Jaws.”
Shows a ghost that could be “Ghostbusters.”
Shows a bike with a basket like in “E.T.”
At this point, we aren’t 100% sure what this is teasing. There have been rumors about the summer Tribute Store being themed to old Universal Studios. Another rumor is...
Now that’s something we haven’t seen in a while! pic.twitter.com/30Zuu97wzq
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) April 18, 2024
At the beginning of the video, a date listed as April 29, 2024, is shown at the top of the screen, seemingly indicating that an announcement will be coming on that date.
Throughout the static on the video, four images can be seen.
Shows the flux capacitor for “Back To The Future.”
Shows a dinosaur footprint from “Jurassic Park.”
Shows what looks like the shark from “Jaws.”
Shows a ghost that could be “Ghostbusters.”
Shows a bike with a basket like in “E.T.”
At this point, we aren’t 100% sure what this is teasing. There have been rumors about the summer Tribute Store being themed to old Universal Studios. Another rumor is...
- 4/18/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
For several years now, Quentin Tarantino has been adamant that he plans to make a single 10th and final movie — which will no longer be The Movie Critic. Some of his fans were relieved when this news broke yesterday. The Movie Critic originally sounded like a nostalgic character study (“more epilogue-y,” as Tarantino once put it), while his fans particularly love the director’s more pulply, genre-driven fair. The result would have almost certainly been great. But would it have been great enough to be Tarantino’s last film?
More details about this decision are likely still to come. Still, one wonders: Would Tarantino have abandoned the movie if there wasn’t so much riding on it? His many statements about quitting film directing have suggested he’s extremely focused on protecting his legacy, which seems like a downright masochistic way of putting an enormous amount pressure on yourself. A...
More details about this decision are likely still to come. Still, one wonders: Would Tarantino have abandoned the movie if there wasn’t so much riding on it? His many statements about quitting film directing have suggested he’s extremely focused on protecting his legacy, which seems like a downright masochistic way of putting an enormous amount pressure on yourself. A...
- 4/18/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Spielberg is one maverick director among his contemporaries who has mastered every genre in the cinema handbook. The director has made intense thrillers, sci-fi dramas, historical/war epics, and comedies. Spielberg can do no wrong and as an ardent lover of cinema, he has no plans of slowing down.
Henry Thomas in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
His sci-fi flicks such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and A.I. Artificial Intelligence have been celebrated as some of the best entries in the genre. According to new reports, he is heading back to that genre yet again with his new film, and the recently released Dune: Part Two may have had a hand in Spielberg developing that itch.
Steven Spielberg Reportedly Returning to The Sci-Fi Genre With New UFO Film Steven Spielberg’s 1977 UFO film Close Encounters of the Third Kind was...
Henry Thomas in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
His sci-fi flicks such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and A.I. Artificial Intelligence have been celebrated as some of the best entries in the genre. According to new reports, he is heading back to that genre yet again with his new film, and the recently released Dune: Part Two may have had a hand in Spielberg developing that itch.
Steven Spielberg Reportedly Returning to The Sci-Fi Genre With New UFO Film Steven Spielberg’s 1977 UFO film Close Encounters of the Third Kind was...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
"Transformers One" has released its first trailer, finally giving the public the peek that CinemaCon attendees got last week. Directed by Josh Cooley, the film looks to offer a breezy and colorful animated adventure akin to the "Spider-Verse" films.
Does the title "Transformers One" sound like a misnomer to you? Audiences have already been subjected to eight of these movies and they're infamously not good ("Bumblebee" is innocent and 1986's "The Transformers: The Movie" barely skirts by on nostalgia despite how cynical it was). Well, you see, the ninth "Transformers" movie will be going back to the beginning. Set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Robots in Disguise, the film is set before the Transformers got to Earth, before the Autobots and Decepticons went to war, and before Optimus Prime and Megatron had those names.
The 2007 "Transformers" movie (by far the most enjoyable of the ones Michael Bay...
Does the title "Transformers One" sound like a misnomer to you? Audiences have already been subjected to eight of these movies and they're infamously not good ("Bumblebee" is innocent and 1986's "The Transformers: The Movie" barely skirts by on nostalgia despite how cynical it was). Well, you see, the ninth "Transformers" movie will be going back to the beginning. Set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Robots in Disguise, the film is set before the Transformers got to Earth, before the Autobots and Decepticons went to war, and before Optimus Prime and Megatron had those names.
The 2007 "Transformers" movie (by far the most enjoyable of the ones Michael Bay...
- 4/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Veteran director Steven Spielberg’s follow-up to The Fabelmans will be a return to a subject that the filmmaker has history with: UFOs.
Since the release of The Fabelmans at the beginning of 2023, Steven Spielberg hasn’t announced his next project. As is always the case, we know the filmmaker has things cooking away: there’s the remake of Bullitt that looked to be in pole position to be the director’s next film to go in front of cameras. There’s also the Cape Fear TV series for Apple that he’s setting up with Martin Scorsese, not to mention the Ready Player One sequel that he will be stepping back from but still producing.
However, we didn’t know what Spielberg’s next directorial project until now. Variety is claiming that the veteran filmmaker’s next move is to ‘likely make his next project a UFO film based on his own original idea.
Since the release of The Fabelmans at the beginning of 2023, Steven Spielberg hasn’t announced his next project. As is always the case, we know the filmmaker has things cooking away: there’s the remake of Bullitt that looked to be in pole position to be the director’s next film to go in front of cameras. There’s also the Cape Fear TV series for Apple that he’s setting up with Martin Scorsese, not to mention the Ready Player One sequel that he will be stepping back from but still producing.
However, we didn’t know what Spielberg’s next directorial project until now. Variety is claiming that the veteran filmmaker’s next move is to ‘likely make his next project a UFO film based on his own original idea.
- 4/18/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
It’s been a while since Steven Spielberg has dabbled in the world of extra-terrestrials, but according to a report from Variety, the acclaimed director is working on a UFO movie which will likely be his next project.
Sources told Variety that the UFO movie is based on Steven Spielberg’s own original idea and that David Koepp is writing the screenplay. Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have at this point, but a UFO movie from the man who gave us Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is hard to ignore. Koepp has penned a handful of Spielberg movies, including Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Related Steven Spielberg calls Dune: Part Two one of the most brilliant sci-fi films he’s ever seen
Spielberg has also been...
Sources told Variety that the UFO movie is based on Steven Spielberg’s own original idea and that David Koepp is writing the screenplay. Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have at this point, but a UFO movie from the man who gave us Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is hard to ignore. Koepp has penned a handful of Spielberg movies, including Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Related Steven Spielberg calls Dune: Part Two one of the most brilliant sci-fi films he’s ever seen
Spielberg has also been...
- 4/17/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg always moves fluidly from genre to genre, and perhaps there’s no better example than the recent 30th anniversary of 1993’s “Schindler’s List,” which was released the same year as the couldn’t-be-totally-different “Jurassic Park.” And so, coming off his grounded and very personal family drama, “The Fabelmans,” for his next film, Spielberg might be going back to the sci-fi genre again.
Continue reading Steven Spielberg Developing Original UFO Film With ‘War Of The Worlds’ Screenwriter David Koepp at The Playlist.
Continue reading Steven Spielberg Developing Original UFO Film With ‘War Of The Worlds’ Screenwriter David Koepp at The Playlist.
- 4/17/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential and celebrated directors of all time. He helped define the blockbuster, established the look and feel of '80s genre fare, and gave us the best (and possibly only well-shot) big-budget studio musical of the last decade. But despite getting his start in science fiction, Spielberg has mostly distanced himself from the genre in the past decade or so.
Still, Spielberg has remained an ardent fan of the genre, praising recent gems such as "Godzilla Minus One" and proclaiming his fandom for Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two." Perhaps this has rekindled a passion for sci-fi in 77-year-old Spielberg, seeing as he's now getting ready to return to one of his favorite subjects — aliens.
According to Variety, Spielberg is likely going to "make his next project a UFO film based on his own original idea." David Koepp is writing the screenplay, according to the outlet's sources.
Still, Spielberg has remained an ardent fan of the genre, praising recent gems such as "Godzilla Minus One" and proclaiming his fandom for Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two." Perhaps this has rekindled a passion for sci-fi in 77-year-old Spielberg, seeing as he's now getting ready to return to one of his favorite subjects — aliens.
According to Variety, Spielberg is likely going to "make his next project a UFO film based on his own original idea." David Koepp is writing the screenplay, according to the outlet's sources.
- 4/17/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Fresh off baring his soul and telling his own life story in the Oscar-nominated movie The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg is reportedly headed back into the world of extraterrestrials!
Variety notes in a report this week that Spielberg will “likely make his next project a UFO film based on his own original idea,” set to be written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park).
Interesting to note, Koepp is himself returning to his early roots with the next installment in the Jurassic World franchise. He’ll be writing next year’s untitled new installment.
Steven Spielberg is of course no stranger to extraterrestrial encounters, directing two of the greatest alien movies of all time: Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977 and E.T. in 1982. It’s an arena he returned to in 2005, directing an adaptation of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds.
Even more recently, Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment produced the Netflix docuseries “Encounters” last year,...
Variety notes in a report this week that Spielberg will “likely make his next project a UFO film based on his own original idea,” set to be written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park).
Interesting to note, Koepp is himself returning to his early roots with the next installment in the Jurassic World franchise. He’ll be writing next year’s untitled new installment.
Steven Spielberg is of course no stranger to extraterrestrial encounters, directing two of the greatest alien movies of all time: Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977 and E.T. in 1982. It’s an arena he returned to in 2005, directing an adaptation of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds.
Even more recently, Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment produced the Netflix docuseries “Encounters” last year,...
- 4/17/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
If Michael Douglas had his way, Hank Pym would have been killed off in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
The actor was on The View promoting his Apple TV+ series, Franklin, where he was asked about wanting his character to die in Quantumania. “This actually was my request for the third one,” Douglas explained. “I said I’d like to have a serious [death], with all these great special effects. There’s got to be some fantastic way where I can shrink to an ant size and explode, whatever it is.“
Douglas continued, “I want to use all those effects. But, that was on the last one. Now, I don’t think I’m going to show up.” That last comment makes it sound as though we’ve seen the last of Hank Pym. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania didn’t receive the best reviews, which, coupled with a lackluster box-office,...
The actor was on The View promoting his Apple TV+ series, Franklin, where he was asked about wanting his character to die in Quantumania. “This actually was my request for the third one,” Douglas explained. “I said I’d like to have a serious [death], with all these great special effects. There’s got to be some fantastic way where I can shrink to an ant size and explode, whatever it is.“
Douglas continued, “I want to use all those effects. But, that was on the last one. Now, I don’t think I’m going to show up.” That last comment makes it sound as though we’ve seen the last of Hank Pym. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania didn’t receive the best reviews, which, coupled with a lackluster box-office,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The next installment in the Jurassic World franchise is taking shape, with Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) in talks to lead the cast of the next installment in Summer 2025.
Deadline reports this week that Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) is also in talks to star.
Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.
Jurassic World returns to theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more.
The new movie is expected to usher in a brand new Jurassic Era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World, from what we gather, plans to take the franchise in a new direction, with plot details under wraps.
The next Jurassic World film will be executive...
Deadline reports this week that Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) is also in talks to star.
Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.
Jurassic World returns to theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more.
The new movie is expected to usher in a brand new Jurassic Era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World, from what we gather, plans to take the franchise in a new direction, with plot details under wraps.
The next Jurassic World film will be executive...
- 4/16/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Universal and Amblin aren’t wasting any time revamping the dinosaur-centric “Jurassic World,” “Jurassic Park” franchise, as the two studios are looking to begin shooting the seventh film in the series. To be directed by Gareth Edwards (“Rogue One,” “The Creator”) and already starring Scarlett Johansson (“Black Widow,” “Marriage Story“), Deadline reports that Jonathan Bailey (“Bridgerton,” “Fellow Travelers”) is in early talks to join “Jurassic World 4,” which has been described as a soft reboot without any characters or actors from the other films expected to appear (although that could change).
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- 4/16/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Life is finding a way to fill the cast of the new Jurassic World sequel from the original Jurassic Park co-writer David Koepp. The new film has been courting actors like Scarlett Johansson, and recently, it is being rumored that Dev Patel and Colman Domingo are being sought out for roles. It’s a new era for dinosaurs. Jurassic World: Dominion concluded the sequel trilogy and in their alternate universe, humans and Earth’s prehistoric creatures are now living side-by-side in the modern world. But hey, at least we don’t have to worry about locusts anymore, right?
Sources have recently told Deadline that Jonathan Bailey, known for projects such as Bridgerton and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, is currently in talks with Universal about possibly taking the lead role in the popular dinosaur franchise. Bailey is also coming off the recent series Fellow Travelers, in which he co-stars with Matt Bomer,...
Sources have recently told Deadline that Jonathan Bailey, known for projects such as Bridgerton and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, is currently in talks with Universal about possibly taking the lead role in the popular dinosaur franchise. Bailey is also coming off the recent series Fellow Travelers, in which he co-stars with Matt Bomer,...
- 4/16/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jonathan Bailey is believed to be in talks to join Scarlett Johansson for a new movie in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise.The 35-year-old 'Wicked' actor is said to be close to signing on for a new dinosaur adventure which follows on from the three 'Jurassic Park' movies and the 'Jurassic World' trilogy with the new film featuring a whole new cast of characters.Scarlett is also said to have agreed to star in the new movie which will be helmed by 'Rogue One' director Gareth Edwards and has a script written by David Koepp - who worked on both the 1993 original and its 1997 sequel 'The Lost World'.'Jurassic World' castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, and the stars of the original - Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill - are also believed to be...
- 4/16/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
The Jurassic World franchise is all set to leave fans’ minds completely blown if the most recent casting reports about the next film in the series turn out to be true. According to what the sources currently have to say, Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey and Marvel actress Scarlett Johansson seem to be the latest actors at the helm of this upcoming movie.
Jurassic World.
While these are only reports as of now, this star-studded cast could turn out to be one helluva fine of a decision for the saga if true. In fact, for one that is more or less a succeeding reboot of the original Jurassic Park franchise, this casting could lead the saga toward an incredible milestone by setting a rare record in Hollywood’s entertainment industry!
Jurassic World Star Casting: Jonathan Bailey Alongside Scarlett Johansson?
The Jurassic saga continues to bloom and entice its viewers with each new movie,...
Jurassic World.
While these are only reports as of now, this star-studded cast could turn out to be one helluva fine of a decision for the saga if true. In fact, for one that is more or less a succeeding reboot of the original Jurassic Park franchise, this casting could lead the saga toward an incredible milestone by setting a rare record in Hollywood’s entertainment industry!
Jurassic World Star Casting: Jonathan Bailey Alongside Scarlett Johansson?
The Jurassic saga continues to bloom and entice its viewers with each new movie,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Following reports suggesting Dev Patel might be joining Scarlett Johansson in Jurassic City, more names are now in the casting mix.
Watching the film that may or may not be called Jurassic City come together in double quick time has been a fun process to observe. First David Leitch was directing, then he was out due to ‘creative differences’. Then, Gareth Edwards, the filmmaker behind Rogue One and The Creator was in, working on a script by original Jurassic Park writer, David Koepp.
Since then, Scarlett Johansson and Dev Patel are both rumoured to have signed up for the project which, unbelievably, is set to arrive in cinemas next summer.
While huge productions like this one aren’t well known for coming together quickly and then going on to be brilliant, we’re heartened by the stories that originally circulated suggesting that Universal was looking to fast track this production...
Watching the film that may or may not be called Jurassic City come together in double quick time has been a fun process to observe. First David Leitch was directing, then he was out due to ‘creative differences’. Then, Gareth Edwards, the filmmaker behind Rogue One and The Creator was in, working on a script by original Jurassic Park writer, David Koepp.
Since then, Scarlett Johansson and Dev Patel are both rumoured to have signed up for the project which, unbelievably, is set to arrive in cinemas next summer.
While huge productions like this one aren’t well known for coming together quickly and then going on to be brilliant, we’re heartened by the stories that originally circulated suggesting that Universal was looking to fast track this production...
- 4/16/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
While he's been more known for swanning about in britches on Bridgerton (and earning acclaim for his work on recent miniseries Fellow Travelers), it appears Jonathan Bailey is ready to take on a whole other level of challenge. According to Deadline, the actor is now in early talks to join Scarlett Johansson in the cast of the next Jurassic World film.
Gareth Edwards is in the director's chair for the new entry, which reportedly will tell a new story set in the World, er, world, which means pivoting focus away from the likes of Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard (or the original Jurassic Park trio). But there is one veteran Park person involved — writer David Koepp has crafted the script for this new film.
And Bailey is not the only person whose name has been mentioned in connection with the new dino-venture Daniel Richtman has floated the names of...
Gareth Edwards is in the director's chair for the new entry, which reportedly will tell a new story set in the World, er, world, which means pivoting focus away from the likes of Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard (or the original Jurassic Park trio). But there is one veteran Park person involved — writer David Koepp has crafted the script for this new film.
And Bailey is not the only person whose name has been mentioned in connection with the new dino-venture Daniel Richtman has floated the names of...
- 4/16/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Jonathan Bailey is eyeing a new leading film role!
The 35-year-old actor has reportedly begun early talks to join the Jurassic World franchise in a big role, according to Deadline.
Get more details on the upcoming movie inside…
Godzilla and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story helmer Gareth Edwards is attached to direct the next project in the Jurassic Park universe.
Currently, the pic is on a fast track to get made, with a release date already set for July 2, 2025.
According to reports, this will be a completely new take on the Jurassic franchise, marking the second “reboot,” following the Og Jurassic Park movies and the more recent Jurassic World features – 2022′s Jurassic World Dominion, 2018′s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and 2015′s Jurassic World.
None of the past stars are expected to return.
If you missed it, a Marvel star is also reportedly in talks for a leading role in the upcoming movie!
The 35-year-old actor has reportedly begun early talks to join the Jurassic World franchise in a big role, according to Deadline.
Get more details on the upcoming movie inside…
Godzilla and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story helmer Gareth Edwards is attached to direct the next project in the Jurassic Park universe.
Currently, the pic is on a fast track to get made, with a release date already set for July 2, 2025.
According to reports, this will be a completely new take on the Jurassic franchise, marking the second “reboot,” following the Og Jurassic Park movies and the more recent Jurassic World features – 2022′s Jurassic World Dominion, 2018′s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and 2015′s Jurassic World.
None of the past stars are expected to return.
If you missed it, a Marvel star is also reportedly in talks for a leading role in the upcoming movie!
- 4/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Universal is looking to stay in business with Jonathan Bailey, one of the stars of its upcoming Wicked films. Bailey is in early talks for a leading role in the studio’s new take on Jurassic World, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Scarlett Johansson is already on the call sheet for the feature, which has Gareth Edwards directing and a script form Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp. Amblin Entertainment is partnering with Universal on the movie, which continues the world created by novelist Michael Crichton and originally adapted for the big screen by Steven Spielberg in 1993’s Jurassic Park. Spielberg returned to direct The Lost World (1997), with Joe Johnston stepping in for Jurassic Park III (2001).
In 2015, Colin Trevorrow revamped the franchise with Jurassic World, which starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard and explored a park full of dinosaurs that was now open to the public. Pratt and Howard starred in two more features,...
Scarlett Johansson is already on the call sheet for the feature, which has Gareth Edwards directing and a script form Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp. Amblin Entertainment is partnering with Universal on the movie, which continues the world created by novelist Michael Crichton and originally adapted for the big screen by Steven Spielberg in 1993’s Jurassic Park. Spielberg returned to direct The Lost World (1997), with Joe Johnston stepping in for Jurassic Park III (2001).
In 2015, Colin Trevorrow revamped the franchise with Jurassic World, which starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard and explored a park full of dinosaurs that was now open to the public. Pratt and Howard starred in two more features,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hey there, fellow adventurers of the cinematic cosmos! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself utterly captivated by the wonders of science fiction on the big screen.
Something about soaring through uncharted galaxies, unraveling the mysteries of time and space, and delving into the depths of human imagination ignites my excitement.
Related: 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
Trust me, this isn’t just a list; it’s a ticket to a breathtaking journey through cinematic innovation.
So, fellow star travelers, get ready to venture into a universe of unparalleled storytelling and exhilarating exploration. Buckle up because this will be a ride you won’t want to miss!
A Personal Odyssey into Sci-Fi Universes
As a passionate film enthusiast and a sci-fi fan, I’ve traversed the galaxies of cinema in search of the most intriguing and boundary-pushing films the genre offers.
The allure of envisioning the future,...
Something about soaring through uncharted galaxies, unraveling the mysteries of time and space, and delving into the depths of human imagination ignites my excitement.
Related: 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
Trust me, this isn’t just a list; it’s a ticket to a breathtaking journey through cinematic innovation.
So, fellow star travelers, get ready to venture into a universe of unparalleled storytelling and exhilarating exploration. Buckle up because this will be a ride you won’t want to miss!
A Personal Odyssey into Sci-Fi Universes
As a passionate film enthusiast and a sci-fi fan, I’ve traversed the galaxies of cinema in search of the most intriguing and boundary-pushing films the genre offers.
The allure of envisioning the future,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
With Scarlett Johansson now in talks to star in the new Jurassic World movie, scooper Daniel Richtman has added a couple more casting rumours to the fire. According to Richtman, Colman Domingo (Euphoria) and Dev Patel (Monkey Man) are being eyed to star in the Jurassic World relaunch.
There’s no information on who Dev Patel might play in the Jurassic World movie, but Richtman added that Colman Domingo is being eyed to play the villain. Take all this with a grain of salt for now, but Patel and Domingo would make for excellent additions to the cast.
Related Jurassic World sequel is eyeing Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey for its lead
Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) signed on the direct the new Jurassic World movie after talks with David Leitch (Bullet Train) fell through, and with the movie already slated for a July 2, 2025 release, Edwards will have to get to work pretty quick.
There’s no information on who Dev Patel might play in the Jurassic World movie, but Richtman added that Colman Domingo is being eyed to play the villain. Take all this with a grain of salt for now, but Patel and Domingo would make for excellent additions to the cast.
Related Jurassic World sequel is eyeing Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey for its lead
Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) signed on the direct the new Jurassic World movie after talks with David Leitch (Bullet Train) fell through, and with the movie already slated for a July 2, 2025 release, Edwards will have to get to work pretty quick.
- 4/15/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Jurassic Park films, especially the first, are one of Steven Spielberg’s most acclaimed feats that pushed the boundaries with what one could do with visual effects. The director managed to bring dinosaurs to life in such a lively and entertaining way and the effects still stand up to this day. The franchise spawned a new trilogy in the 2010s with the Jurassic World trilogy.
Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern in 1993’s Jurassic Park
Colin Trevorrow directed the first Jurassic World film and Jurassic World: Dominion. The director managed to get the core trio of the Jurassic Park film including Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern for the latter film. Trevorrow sent a pic of the trio’s return to Spielberg which proved to be a very emotional experience for him, one he was not ready for.
The Return of The Jurassic Park Trio Was A...
Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern in 1993’s Jurassic Park
Colin Trevorrow directed the first Jurassic World film and Jurassic World: Dominion. The director managed to get the core trio of the Jurassic Park film including Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern for the latter film. Trevorrow sent a pic of the trio’s return to Spielberg which proved to be a very emotional experience for him, one he was not ready for.
The Return of The Jurassic Park Trio Was A...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Seinfeld is widely recognized as an iconic television series and has brought considerable rewards to both its creators and cast. Despite the show concluding its run many years ago, its ongoing influence on the financial well-being of its cast remains evident. Michael Richards, renowned for his portrayal of the eccentric character Cosmos Kramer, also achieved remarkable wealth and fame.
A still from Seinfeld
And the 74-year-old actor continues to benefit from substantial monthly royalties stemming from the show even long after its conclusion. Reports suggest that he still receives significant earnings from the sitcom to maintain his status as a millionaire.
Michael Richards Reportedly Makes Millions From Seinfeld Royalties
Michael Richards portrayed one of the lead characters alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jason Alexander in the hit sitcom. The role marked a pivotal breakthrough for the actor, earning him not only two Emmy nominations but also reportedly $45 million from the show’s success.
A still from Seinfeld
And the 74-year-old actor continues to benefit from substantial monthly royalties stemming from the show even long after its conclusion. Reports suggest that he still receives significant earnings from the sitcom to maintain his status as a millionaire.
Michael Richards Reportedly Makes Millions From Seinfeld Royalties
Michael Richards portrayed one of the lead characters alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jason Alexander in the hit sitcom. The role marked a pivotal breakthrough for the actor, earning him not only two Emmy nominations but also reportedly $45 million from the show’s success.
- 4/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Seinfeld is hailed as one of the greatest and most impactful shows in television history. The show not only introduced iconic characters but also established remarkable actors like Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, and Jason Alexander. Decades after its debut, the series remains culturally significant, thanks to its unforgettable cast and the quirky dynamics that made its premise so compelling.
Seinfeld
Among the memorable characters was the enigmatic mail carrier and Jerry’s self-proclaimed arch-nemesis, Newman, portrayed by Wayne Knight, who remained a fixture throughout the show’s run. However, it was during the filming of Season 7 that Knight’s own health struggles came to light, prompting him to embark on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
How Seinfeld Led Wayne Knight on the Path to a Healthier Lifestyle?
Wayne Knight embarked on his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in notable films such as Basic Instinct and...
Seinfeld
Among the memorable characters was the enigmatic mail carrier and Jerry’s self-proclaimed arch-nemesis, Newman, portrayed by Wayne Knight, who remained a fixture throughout the show’s run. However, it was during the filming of Season 7 that Knight’s own health struggles came to light, prompting him to embark on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
How Seinfeld Led Wayne Knight on the Path to a Healthier Lifestyle?
Wayne Knight embarked on his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in notable films such as Basic Instinct and...
- 4/13/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Director Steven Spielberg has delivered many blockbusters, and has touched many lives with his art. The filmmaker is known for extremely personal films on a blockbuster scale, with films such as Jaws, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park being some of his most acclaimed films. He has also won the Oscar twice for Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan.
While Spielberg has been known for his blockbusters, he was also reportedly clairvoyant in predicting the cultural phenomenon that George Lucas’ Star Wars was going to be. The Indiana Jones filmmaker reportedly believed in the legendary space opera’s success even more than Lucas himself, who only believed that it was a hit after the first weekend.
Steven Spielberg Was The Only One Who Believed In Star Wars A still from Star Wars
George Lucas’ Star Wars became a pop cultural phenomenon upon its release in 1977. The beginning of a multi-billion dollar franchise,...
While Spielberg has been known for his blockbusters, he was also reportedly clairvoyant in predicting the cultural phenomenon that George Lucas’ Star Wars was going to be. The Indiana Jones filmmaker reportedly believed in the legendary space opera’s success even more than Lucas himself, who only believed that it was a hit after the first weekend.
Steven Spielberg Was The Only One Who Believed In Star Wars A still from Star Wars
George Lucas’ Star Wars became a pop cultural phenomenon upon its release in 1977. The beginning of a multi-billion dollar franchise,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
"Enter our Miniwood world!!" Click play and have fun with this Hollywood tribute. A design studio based in Athens, Greece called Yeti Pictures has debuted a 74-second long animated short film called Miniwood. This was created by the studio in their spare time as a way to promote their work and honor their favorite movies from growing up. "It's always hard to find spare time between commercial work to make these short films happen but team projects are what keeps Yeti moving forward and keeps our passion for animation alive." Directed by Yeti's Tony Zagoraios, famous scenes from these movies are recreated in their "miniworld style," with miniature characters that are direct references to action figures or toys. It features homages to classics including Jurassic Park, The Exorcist, King Kong, The Addams Family, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and RoboCop. I'd watch vignettes like this for 100 more movies!
- 4/12/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Dev Patel is the latest actor who could be poised to join Gareth Edwards’ Jurassic sequel, which will also star Scarlett Johansson.
Dev Patel, who recently turned director and action star with Monkey Man, is said to be ‘in talks’ to co-star in Gareth Edwards’ upcoming Jurassic Park (or Jurassic World) reboot, which has been dubbed Jurassic City.
The report comes via the reliably connected Daniel Richtman (via World of Reel); if all goes to plan, then Patel will co-star alongside Scarlett Johansson – not to mention a number of CGI dinosaurs – in the upcoming film.
It’s likely we’ll be hearing one or two more similar casting announcements over the next few months, given that production is having to move at a fast pace on the next Jurassic film. Universal Pictures has already set itself a release window of July 2025, and filming is set to get underway at the...
Dev Patel, who recently turned director and action star with Monkey Man, is said to be ‘in talks’ to co-star in Gareth Edwards’ upcoming Jurassic Park (or Jurassic World) reboot, which has been dubbed Jurassic City.
The report comes via the reliably connected Daniel Richtman (via World of Reel); if all goes to plan, then Patel will co-star alongside Scarlett Johansson – not to mention a number of CGI dinosaurs – in the upcoming film.
It’s likely we’ll be hearing one or two more similar casting announcements over the next few months, given that production is having to move at a fast pace on the next Jurassic film. Universal Pictures has already set itself a release window of July 2025, and filming is set to get underway at the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
BBC Studios has announced the titles coming to BritBox in May 2024, which include everything from new BritBox Originals to classic British fare. BritBox is a digital video subscription service offering the largest collection of British TV in the U.S. and Canada.
The May lineup includes the Sophie Rundle-led original After the Flood and the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards with P&o Cruises, streaming exclusively on BritBox in North America. Several notable BritBox series have been nominated for BAFTA TV Awards this year, including The Sixth Commandment, Time, Three Little Birds, Would I Lie to You, and Make It at Market, which will be returning for a second season on May 14.
BritBox is a digital subscription video-on-demand service offering the largest and most comprehensive, unmissable collection of British entertainment available all in one place.
BritBox delivers the UK’s favorite programs, ranging from brand new commissions to gems, across a variety of genres,...
The May lineup includes the Sophie Rundle-led original After the Flood and the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards with P&o Cruises, streaming exclusively on BritBox in North America. Several notable BritBox series have been nominated for BAFTA TV Awards this year, including The Sixth Commandment, Time, Three Little Birds, Would I Lie to You, and Make It at Market, which will be returning for a second season on May 14.
BritBox is a digital subscription video-on-demand service offering the largest and most comprehensive, unmissable collection of British entertainment available all in one place.
BritBox delivers the UK’s favorite programs, ranging from brand new commissions to gems, across a variety of genres,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The 1990s represented a golden epoch for action cinema. This was the time which saw VHS and its digitized successor DVD introduce a whole new generation of fans to the magic of stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. And those titans from the ‘80s still claimed big wins, too, at the box office and home media via the likes of Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Demolition Man, and Cliffhanger.
It was also the decade that saw audiences turn out in droves to theaters and rental stores to catch a glimpse of Steven Seagal’s flying fists in movies like Under Siege or Jean-Claude Van Damme and his trademark splits in Timecop; Jackie Chan finally got the larger American fanbase he so richly deserved thanks to the Rush Hour movies while Bruce Willis gave us Die Hard With A Vengeance, the best of all the Die Hard sequels, before pivoting...
It was also the decade that saw audiences turn out in droves to theaters and rental stores to catch a glimpse of Steven Seagal’s flying fists in movies like Under Siege or Jean-Claude Van Damme and his trademark splits in Timecop; Jackie Chan finally got the larger American fanbase he so richly deserved thanks to the Rush Hour movies while Bruce Willis gave us Die Hard With A Vengeance, the best of all the Die Hard sequels, before pivoting...
- 4/11/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
There’s no place like CinemaCon for Universal to debut enchanting new footage for Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Wicked! On Wednesday, the studio dropped a house on the CinemaCon crowd at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, helping Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, to tell her side of a misunderstood story.
During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, the studio surprised the crowd by activating lanyards and roses given out before the presentation. Like magic, the objects lit up, flashing different colors as the theater filled with music. When the Great and Powerful Oz showed up, the lights interacted with his entrance. Jeff Goldblum is Oz, and he took the stage to introduce the film. “I’ll be a ringtail flying monkey if that’s not the biggest flying cranium I’ve seen in my life,” Goldblum quipped about his character.
“I’ve been chased by dinosaurs, I...
During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, the studio surprised the crowd by activating lanyards and roses given out before the presentation. Like magic, the objects lit up, flashing different colors as the theater filled with music. When the Great and Powerful Oz showed up, the lights interacted with his entrance. Jeff Goldblum is Oz, and he took the stage to introduce the film. “I’ll be a ringtail flying monkey if that’s not the biggest flying cranium I’ve seen in my life,” Goldblum quipped about his character.
“I’ve been chased by dinosaurs, I...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Movie studios are not known for playing nicely with their competitors. In 2019, most entertainment companies pulled up their drawbridges and hoarded their crown jewels of intellectual property. Batman movies are owned by Warner Bros., so they belonged to then-HBO Max. Paramount owns the Star Trek franchise, so they made a home at Paramount+. The pattern continued across the industry.
But now, something curious is happening. Some of the most closely guarded franchises are moving to unexpected places.
When you watch “The Godfather” and its 1974 sequel, the Paramount logo appears. While the films are still on Paramount+, you can also find them on Apple TV+ and Peacock.
If you’re in the mood for a Tom Cruise “Mission: Impossible” movie, they are all on Paramount+ as they should be, but some titles are on Peacock, one is on Apple TV+, and one is on MGM+.
Warner Bros. loves its superhero franchises.
But now, something curious is happening. Some of the most closely guarded franchises are moving to unexpected places.
When you watch “The Godfather” and its 1974 sequel, the Paramount logo appears. While the films are still on Paramount+, you can also find them on Apple TV+ and Peacock.
If you’re in the mood for a Tom Cruise “Mission: Impossible” movie, they are all on Paramount+ as they should be, but some titles are on Peacock, one is on Apple TV+, and one is on MGM+.
Warner Bros. loves its superhero franchises.
- 4/10/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
The Nolan family and cinema are truly a match made in heaven. While Christopher Nolan has proved himself to be one of the most prolific and innovative directors Hollywood has ever seen, his brother Jonathan Nolan has carved his own unique niche in the field while also having influenced a lot of his elder sibling’s thought processes.
Screenwriter Jonathan Nolan (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The younger Nolan is credited with creating highly successful sci-fi series like Person of Interest and Westworld while also collaborating with the Oppenheimer director on many of his marquee projects. While talking about his upcoming drama series Fallout, the screenwriter went down memory lane to his childhood with his elder brother and compared him to Steven Spielberg in one aspect.
Jonathan Nolan Revealed A Commonality Between Christopher Nolan And Steven Spielberg
Screen writer and producer Jonathan Nolan is much more than just the sibling of famous director Christopher Nolan.
Screenwriter Jonathan Nolan (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The younger Nolan is credited with creating highly successful sci-fi series like Person of Interest and Westworld while also collaborating with the Oppenheimer director on many of his marquee projects. While talking about his upcoming drama series Fallout, the screenwriter went down memory lane to his childhood with his elder brother and compared him to Steven Spielberg in one aspect.
Jonathan Nolan Revealed A Commonality Between Christopher Nolan And Steven Spielberg
Screen writer and producer Jonathan Nolan is much more than just the sibling of famous director Christopher Nolan.
- 4/9/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg's breakthrough movie, famously, did not come easy. In 1974, the up-and-coming filmmaker — then in his twenties — took on the difficult task of adapting a brand new, super-successful novel into what would become the first summer blockbuster, overseeing complex action sequences, massive practical effects set-ups, and shoots in the open ocean. It was a challenge that the filmmaker was hesitant to take on in the first place, and Spielberg eventually ended up over budget and over schedule.
As a product of movie-making titan Universal Pictures, it would've been easy for executives to simply replace Spielberg with another filmmaker. According to the director himself, though, one exec vouched for him, and it was a decision that impacted the rest of his career. Entertainment Weekly once asked Spielberg why he was never fired from "Jaws," and he replied: "Sid Sheinberg always blocked it." As the then-president of Universal, Sheinberg had final...
As a product of movie-making titan Universal Pictures, it would've been easy for executives to simply replace Spielberg with another filmmaker. According to the director himself, though, one exec vouched for him, and it was a decision that impacted the rest of his career. Entertainment Weekly once asked Spielberg why he was never fired from "Jaws," and he replied: "Sid Sheinberg always blocked it." As the then-president of Universal, Sheinberg had final...
- 4/8/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
It's always a thrill when a former "Saturday Night Live" cast member comes back to Studio 8H to host the late night sketch comedy show. That's especially true when it's a cast member as beloved as Kristen Wiig. That last time the "Bridesmaids" star hosted "SNL" was in December 2020, and it just so happens the best sketch of the night was a new holiday favorite where she plays a mother who gets a robe for Christmas while the rest of the family gets a plethora of better gifts. However, since Kristen Wiig was hosting "SNL" for a fifth time this past weekend, she got a different robe. And she wasn't the only one.
While it's become customary for newly inducted Five Timers Club hosts to get monologue bits that bring back some legendary hosts like Steve Martin and Tom Hanks, it's not always logistically possible to make it a star-studded affair.
While it's become customary for newly inducted Five Timers Club hosts to get monologue bits that bring back some legendary hosts like Steve Martin and Tom Hanks, it's not always logistically possible to make it a star-studded affair.
- 4/7/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Prolific is a massive understatement when it comes to describing producer Samuel L. Jackson, who next stars in The Kill Room, which opens Sept. 29.
Since his debut in indie film Together For Days in 1972, the 74-year-old Jackson has been in more than 100 films that have collectively grossed more than $27 billion, making him the highest-grossing live-action actor of all time as of 2021, according to The Numbers.
In his career, he’s been in some of the most iconic films ever, as well, including Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing (1989), Mo’ Better Blues (1990) and Jungle Fever (1991), Jurassic Park (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), Black Snake Moan (2006), Goodfellas (1990), Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995) and the unforgettable Snakes On A Plane (2006).
Jackson got his big break after he appeared in True Romance (1993), which was written by Quentin Tarantino. After that experience, Tarantino came to Jackson with the role of Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction...
Since his debut in indie film Together For Days in 1972, the 74-year-old Jackson has been in more than 100 films that have collectively grossed more than $27 billion, making him the highest-grossing live-action actor of all time as of 2021, according to The Numbers.
In his career, he’s been in some of the most iconic films ever, as well, including Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing (1989), Mo’ Better Blues (1990) and Jungle Fever (1991), Jurassic Park (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), Black Snake Moan (2006), Goodfellas (1990), Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995) and the unforgettable Snakes On A Plane (2006).
Jackson got his big break after he appeared in True Romance (1993), which was written by Quentin Tarantino. After that experience, Tarantino came to Jackson with the role of Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction...
- 4/4/2024
- by David Morgan
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Among Us” animated series is rounding out its voice cast.
Variety has learned that Patton Oswalt, Debra Wilson, Phil Lamarr, and Wayne Knight have all been cast in the series, which is currently in the works at CBS Studios. No network or streaming service is currently attached.
Character descriptions can be found below.
The four will star alongside previously announced cast members Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson, Kimiko Glenn, Randall Park, Yvette Nicole Brown, Elijah Wood, and Ashley Johnson.
Oswalt currently appears in the Apple TV+ series “Manhunt” and the film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” He is known for his stand up comedy career, winning the Emmy Award in 2016 for his special “Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping.” As an actor, he is known for his roles in films like the animated hit “Ratatouille” and for the CBS sitcom “King of Queens.”
He is repped by UTA, Independent Artists Media, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Variety has learned that Patton Oswalt, Debra Wilson, Phil Lamarr, and Wayne Knight have all been cast in the series, which is currently in the works at CBS Studios. No network or streaming service is currently attached.
Character descriptions can be found below.
The four will star alongside previously announced cast members Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson, Kimiko Glenn, Randall Park, Yvette Nicole Brown, Elijah Wood, and Ashley Johnson.
Oswalt currently appears in the Apple TV+ series “Manhunt” and the film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” He is known for his stand up comedy career, winning the Emmy Award in 2016 for his special “Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping.” As an actor, he is known for his roles in films like the animated hit “Ratatouille” and for the CBS sitcom “King of Queens.”
He is repped by UTA, Independent Artists Media, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
- 4/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Seal the vents and watch the monitors because Patton Oswalt, Debra Wilson, Phil Lamarr, and Wayne Knight are getting sus for CBS Studios‘ Among Us animated series.
In the adaptation of the wildly popular social deception game, Patton Oswalt is the voice of White, a contest winner who abides by the mantra of no trauma, no drama. Oswalt’s White would instead leave the heavy lifting to others and believes wealth can be a personality trait.
Debra Wilson voices Yellow, also known as Ship Cook #1. Indignant, opinionated, and a relentless prankster, Yellow’s pleasure is making pizza and sharing a slice with their best friend, Brown (Lamarr).
Phil Lamarr voices Brown, also known as Ship Cook #2. Unlike Yellow, Brown is chill, supportive, and accountable. Brown is a pizza enthusiast and a fan of Yellow’s shenanigans.
Wayne Knight voices Lime, the ship’s Engineer. Lime is a doomsday prepper and...
In the adaptation of the wildly popular social deception game, Patton Oswalt is the voice of White, a contest winner who abides by the mantra of no trauma, no drama. Oswalt’s White would instead leave the heavy lifting to others and believes wealth can be a personality trait.
Debra Wilson voices Yellow, also known as Ship Cook #1. Indignant, opinionated, and a relentless prankster, Yellow’s pleasure is making pizza and sharing a slice with their best friend, Brown (Lamarr).
Phil Lamarr voices Brown, also known as Ship Cook #2. Unlike Yellow, Brown is chill, supportive, and accountable. Brown is a pizza enthusiast and a fan of Yellow’s shenanigans.
Wayne Knight voices Lime, the ship’s Engineer. Lime is a doomsday prepper and...
- 4/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Any creature feature worth its salt will, predictably, generally follow a well-worn path and set of rules plucked from classics like “Jaws,” “Jurassic Park,” or any number of sequels to “Alien.” A similar structure exists within any memorable creature thriller and the challenge a filmmaker must face in trying to elevate what is essentially a well-known edifice into something more than ordinary. At a minimum, those same-ish results habitually wind up on the safe side of a fun, mindless viewing experience, with the unwritten rule that the slightest mark of an acceptable monster outing shouldn’t be anything one needs to process for longer than a millisecond.
Continue reading ‘Sting’ Review: A Familiar Monster Thriller Isn’t Without Its Arachnophobic Charms at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Sting’ Review: A Familiar Monster Thriller Isn’t Without Its Arachnophobic Charms at The Playlist.
- 4/4/2024
- by Brian Farvour
- The Playlist
We look ahead to Gareth Edwards’ Jurassic City, what it might be like, and how it connects to his very earliest work.
In the press tour for his 2023 sci-fi film The Creator, British director Gareth Edwards suggested that, after the bruising experiences of making 2014’s Godzilla and in particular 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, he wouldn’t rush to go back to studio filmmaking again.
Suggesting that both of those films had started production without finalised scripts, Edwards said as recently as January that “I have to concentrate on personal and original projects.”
This stance appeared to change rather abruptly just one month later, when Universal approached Edwards with the offer to direct the next Jurassic Park (or Jurassic World) sequel. Original director David Leitch had dropped out, and with the film’s production racing to meet a self-set 2025 release date, Universal Pictures needed a replacement in a...
In the press tour for his 2023 sci-fi film The Creator, British director Gareth Edwards suggested that, after the bruising experiences of making 2014’s Godzilla and in particular 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, he wouldn’t rush to go back to studio filmmaking again.
Suggesting that both of those films had started production without finalised scripts, Edwards said as recently as January that “I have to concentrate on personal and original projects.”
This stance appeared to change rather abruptly just one month later, when Universal approached Edwards with the offer to direct the next Jurassic Park (or Jurassic World) sequel. Original director David Leitch had dropped out, and with the film’s production racing to meet a self-set 2025 release date, Universal Pictures needed a replacement in a...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
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