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‘Sicario: Day of Soldado’ Director Stefano Sollima on How the Franchise is Just Like the ‘Alien’ Series

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Chances are, if you've seen Denis Villeneuve 's 2015 thriller " Sicario ," you were riveted. The tale of a morally compromised CIA agent ( Josh Brolin ), who teams with a Mexican associate ( Benicio del Toro ) and a plucky young agent ( Emily Blunt ) following some gruesome murders on this side of the border, it was the kind of stark, uncompromising movie that created a nearly unbearable level of tension and suspense with each passing moment. It was also the type of movie whose world was rich and expansive enough that it practically begged for a follow-up. And that follow-up is finally here, in the form of " Sicario: Day of the Soldado ," a movie that reunites Brolin and del Toro (Blunt sat this one out), for a story of escalating violence in Mexico and the ways in which the American government both facilitates and reinforces that violence. And when things get out of hand, it's up to del Toro's Alejandro to make a very difficult choice. The less yo...

Awesome Art We've Found Around The Net: Captain Marvel, Hellboy, The Thing

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Some cliche somewhere said that 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. "Awesome Artwork We've Found Around The Net" is the outlet for that passion. In this column I will showcase the... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2KwlrVj

Jim Carrey Might be the Villain in 'Sonic The Hedgehog' Movie

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Jim Carrey is in talks to play the villain in the upcoming "Sonic the Hedgehog" movie, according to Variety . He'd be playing Dr. Robotnik, a mad scientist and Sonic's archenemy. James Marsden previously signed on to play the beloved blue hedgehog in the film that will blend live-action and computer graphics. Tika Sumpter ("Southside With You") has also been cast in an unspecified role. Sega launched the Sonic game in 1991 and has sold more than 360 million copies to date across all platforms. In the game, Sonic must defeat Robotnik, a scientist who has (gasp!) imprisoned animals in robots and stolen Chaos Emeralds. The film is getting the primo holiday release date of November 15, 2019. Jeff Fowler, who received an Oscar nomination for his 2005 animated short "Gopher Broke," is directing. Among the producers is " Deadpool " director Tim Miller, so we are expecting snark as well as shenanigans. Carrey's next project? Showtime...

John Boyega Gives Surprise Jedi Lessons to Kids at His Old School

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Okay, yes, we know that Finn ( John Boyega ) is NOT a Jedi, even though he wields a mean lightsaber. But starstruck kids at a London school weren't nitpicking when the " Star Wars: The Last Jedi " star surprised them during a PE class. Boyega dropped in unannounced to his former elementary school, Oliver Goldsmith Primary School in London, where the students were undergoing a "Train Like a Jedi" fitness lesson. The kids were thrilled to have the celeb join their class. "I thought I was living in a dream," one girl told ITV. Another student said he initially thought Boyega was a robot. (Now that's one fan theory we don't think we've heard before!) Such an amazing day being back at my old school training with these amazing kids. Thank you to Oliver Goldsmith primary school for having me back ❤️ https://t.co/CcDDSXmwwt — John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) June 27, 2018 Boyega back home in Camberwell. Star Wars icon helps kids Train Like A Jedi...

'In the Fade' Director Hired for 'Firestarter' Remake

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The remake of Stephen King's " Firestarter " now has a director: Variety reports that German director Fatih Akin has signed on. Akin's " In the Fade " earned star Diane Kruger a Best Actress award at Cannes and won a Best Foreign Film Golden Globe. Previously, Akin won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival for his 2004 film " Head On ." Akiva Goldsman and Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions will produce the new "Firestarter," based on a script by Scott Teems (of TV shows "Rectify" and "Narcos"). No cast has yet been announced: In the 1984 film, Drew Barrymore starred as the girl with pyrokinetic abilities. She's abducted by a secret government agency, headed by villains played by Martin Sheen and George C. Scott , who want to turn her into a weapon. In other words, a lot like "Stranger Things" and Eleven, but with lots of fire instead of nose bleeds and Eggos. [Via Variety ] from Movie...

Jim Carrey to star as Robotnik in Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog

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Alllllllllllrighty then! According to sources close to Paramount's upcoming SONIC THE HEDGEHOG live-action/CGI adaptation, Jim Carrey (KIDDING, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND) has been tapped to play the role of the evil Dr. Robotnik for the feature. Upon boarding the project based on the classic Sega video game character and franchise, Carrey will join James Marsden (WESTWORLD) and... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2IEzJBH

The Raid's Iko Uwais to star in Wu Assassins martial arts drama series

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Awww yeah, bitches! Are you ready for some bone-snapping, throat punching martial-arts goodness? You are? Well then get ready, because Netflix has ordered a 10-episode martial arts drama entitled WU ASSASSINS starring Iko Uwais (THE RAID: REDEMPTION, THE RAID 2, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS). Described as a crime drama set in San Francisco’s Chinatown.  Iko Uwaisstars as... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2yVvJgJ

Colin Trevorrow Wants To Bring Back Laura Dern and Sam Neill for 'Jurassic World 3'

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Fans welcomed the return of Ian Malcolm ( Jeff Goldblum ) in " Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ," so why not bring back more of the original " Jurassic Park " stars? Colin Trevorrow , who wrote and directed " Jurassic World ," co-wrote "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," and will be directing the third "Jurassic World," says he'd love to bring back Ellie Satler ( Laura Dern ) and Alan Grant ( Sam Neill ). On MTV's "Seen It, Spill It, " Trevorrow said, "We felt like ["Fallen Kingdom"] was Malcolm's return, this was his moment... let him have his moment. I feel that way about everyone, especially Laura [Dern] in that she never got to have her own movie... that's important." So, would the focus be on Dern in the third film? We'd be down with that, but given how little screen time Goldblum got in "Fallen Kingdom," that's highly doubtful. What about the return of Dr. Grant? Trev...

Mark Hamill Doesn't Want to 'Strong-Arm' James Gunn Into Hiring Him

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After Mark Hamill tweeted that he'd love to be in the third "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie , he and director James Gunn (who happens to be his neighbor), hung out. So they totally discussed what role he should play, right? Nope. At the Saturn Awards (where he won Best Actor for " Star Wars: The Last Jedi ,") Hamill told Collider that the two talked about "living in Malibu, our relatives and pets," but that the Marvel sequel "never really came up." Hamill said, "I didn't want to strong-arm in any way. I love the movies, they're fun, but I'm happy to be in the audience. There's a lot less pressure." He then joked that that's why he preferred the Hamill-less "Star Wars" films "Rogue One" and "Han Solo." As to whether we'll see Luke in " Star Wars: Episode IX ," Hamill said he hasn't heard anything. "I'm the last to know," he said. "I like it ...

Men in Black film spinoff casts Fallen Kingdom's Rafe Spall & Les Twins

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Director F. Gary Gray's UNTITLED MEN IN BLACK SPIN-OFF has added three new players to the upcoming feature starring Tessa Thompson (ANNIHILATION, CREED) and Chris Hemsworth (CABIN IN THE WOODS, THOR: RAGNAROK). Now set to appear alongside the Asgardian duo is JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM villain Rafe Spall, as well as the street dancing pair, Laurent Nicolas Bourgeois and Larry Nicolas... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2yUwHJT

Freeform Cancels 'Famous in Love' After 2 Seasons

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Freeform is calling "cut!" on the Hollywood-set drama "Famous in Love" after two seasons. Its May 30 season finale will be its last unless the show is rescued by another outlet. The series came from "Pretty Little Liars" creator I. Marlene King and told the story of an aspiring actress (Bella Thorne) who lands the role of a lifetime in a big-budget blockbuster and embarks on the roller coaster ride of celebrity life. Rumors began swirling earlier this week about the show's cancellation and Thorne tweeted that she was "upset" to find out her show has possibly been canceled without the courtesy of a phone call: If this is how I find out our show is canceled..I'm going to be so upset. Very hurtful freeform. I woulda liked a phone call maybe. https://t.co/B6Q5BX8hkt — BITCHIMBELLATHORNE (@bellathorne) June 26, 2018 Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Freeform wanted a third season of "Famous in Love" and asked Hulu to p...

Something wicked this way comes in dramatic Discovery of Witches trailer

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Set to cast a spell on you this Fall, A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES is a television film series based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Deborah Harkness. Produced by Bad Wolf and Sky Productions, the upcoming show tells the story of Diana Bishop, an Oxford professor and reluctant witch who stumbles upon an enchanted manuscript and is thrust into a magical world unlike any she’s... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2lIhKkI

Rian Johnson's New 'Star Wars' Trilogy Could Be Ready as Soon as 2020

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Lucasfilm may be putting more spinoffs like "Solo" on hold , but it's moving full hyperspace speed ahead with the announced trilogy being created by "Star Wars: Last Jedi" director Rian Johnson. In an interview with Israel's From the Grapevine , Johnson's producing partner Ram Bergman teased that this new trilogy could arrive as soon as 2020. "It's all new characters. Everything is new," Bergman explained. And when asked about releasing the first film, he added, "I can't tell you because we don't know yet. Maybe in two years; it's just in the early stages." With "Episode IX" slated for release December 2019, that would leave a hole in the "Star Wars" schedule for 2020, especially if the reports are true about Lucasfilm putting the brakes on spinoffs. The company had been developing standalones around Obi-Wan Kenobi and Boba Fett, and previously, the spinoffs alternated with the episodic movies...

‘Sicario: Day of Soldado’ Producer Says Emily Blunt’s Character Could Return

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" Sicario: Day of Soldado " is remarkable for a number of reasons. It's one of those "they don't make them like that anymore" movies, where incredible dramatic performances (led by Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin ) anchor a film that is full of suspense and intelligent plotting. (And it's R-rated, so no kiddie stuff either!) It's also remarkable for being an independent-financed entry in a brand-new franchise (which began with 2015's Denis Villenueve -directed " Sicario "). These are very hard to come by and the recent cinematic landscape is littered with ambitious, but ultimately, failed attempts at franchise expansion (we love you " Blade Runner 2049 ," but you didn't move the needle). It's a fascinating and brilliantly bold move, so we were thrilled to get to chat with producer Trent Luckinbill, who runs (alongside his brother, Thad Luckinbill , and Molly Smith) Black Label Media, a kind of boutique production a...

Greta Gerwig to helm Little Women with Streep, Stone, Ronan & more in talks

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After letting fly her critically-acclaimed directorial debut feature LADY BIRD, it's been announced that Hollywood darling Greta Gerwig has been set to helm an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s time-honored novel, LITTLE WOMEN. As reports about the announcement continue to take flight, we've received word that Oscar-winning actresses Meryl... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2Ne2FnI

Legendary to adapt Aftershock's apocalyptic comic Animosity to screen

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It's become quite clear in recent times that both DC and Marvel will need to make some room at the box office for a plethora of upcoming films based on indie comic book properties. Don't worry, Big 2, I'm certain that your efforts will still shine among the many. I just want you to be prepared for the inevitable sea change, when it comes. Legendary has announced that... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2MyjSqx

Top 10 Remakes (That You Didn't Know Were Remakes)

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Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet in Talks For Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women'

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The "Lady Bird" team is looking to fly together again. Greta Gerwig has chosen her next directorial project, an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic tale "Little Women." Her "Lady Bird" stars Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet are in talks to join the cast, as are Meryl Streep, Emma Stone and Florence Pugh. "Little Women" tells the story of the four March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy — as they come of age during the Civil War. Streep would play Marmee, the benevolent and wise matriarch. Ronan would play plucky protagonist Jo, while Stone would be elder sister Meg. Chalamet would play Laurie, the boy next door and a love interest for Jo. Gerwig was previously set to write the script for the project, but now has taken on directing duties as well. She earned accolades for "Lady Bird," including Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Director. "Little Women" has been adapted numerous times, including a r...

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II & Sara Vickers added to Lindelof's Watchmen pilot cast

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Damon Lindelof's HBO WATCHMEN pilot is making some inspired moves this week with the reveal of their latest casting additions for the highly-anticipated TV series. Earlier today, it was announced that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (AQUAMAN) and Sara Vickers (SUNLIGHT ON LEITH) will walk the broken streets inspired by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' classic comic book series. Upon boarding the... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2Kz3aa7

14 Things You Never Knew About 'The Dark Knight' on its 10th Anniversary

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Can you believe it's been a decade since " The Dark Knight " hit theaters? Even ten years and a reboot or two later, his film is still widely regarded as the best Batman movie ever made. So let's celebrate this anniversary by exploring some fun trivia about Christopher Nolan 's Batman opus. 1. "The Dark Knight" became the first superhero movie to reach the billion dollar mark at the box office (though certainly not the last). It made more money in its first week of release than " Batman Begins " did in its entire theatrical run. 2. Heath Ledger specifically wanted to create an interpretation of Joker that didn't replicate Jack Nicholson 's performance in " Batman ." To do so, he modeled his performance mainly on rocker Sid Vicious and Malcolm McDowell 's character from " A Clockwork Orange ." 3. Katie Holmes declined to reprise her role as Rachel Dawes, forcing Nolan to seek out a replacement. Prior to...

9 Reasons Why You'll Always Love 'Hocus Pocus'

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Grow out of trick or treating and getting in costume, but " Hocus Pocus " is forever. The 1993 Disney Halloween classic is practically as old as the Sanderson sisters these days — the film turns 25 on July 16, 1993 — although it doesn't look day over "let's watch it again!" There are many reasons "Hocus Pocus" stands the time (Three top-of-their-game leads! Curses! Folklore!), so here are 9 that will make you want to put the film on right this minute. from Moviefone News RSS Feed - Moviefone.com https://ift.tt/2KvdQX7

First Photos Tease Julia Roberts' New Star-Studded Amazon Series 'Homecoming'

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Julia Roberts is just a girl, standing in front of a new Amazon series, asking you to love it. America's Sweetheart is heading to TV -- or at least streaming -- with the new psychological thriller series "Homecoming." Entertainment Weekly just posted some first look photos, with the series following Roberts as Heidi, a Homecoming Transition Support Center caseworker who helps recently returned soldier Walter (Stephan James) transition to everyday life after deployment. "But as the pair get closer, Heidi begins to realize that Homecoming has much more nefarious motives than simply helping these soldiers." The series was adapted from the podcast "Homecoming," but with some new twists. Amazon already ordered two seasons , with "Mr. Robot" creator Sam Esmail directing all of the first 10 episodes and executive producing the series. The stellar cast includes Bobby Cannavale, Sissy Spacek, Shea Whigham, and -- in a "My Best Friend's W...

Gravitas conjures the rights to Along Came the Devil exorcism thriller

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Here's some free advice: If a demonic presence asks your permission to take over your body and soul, just say no. Seriously, it's not worth the hassle. Once that insidious entity is inside, you're likely to say a bunch of things you don't mean to the people you love, and you're likely to have to clean up a lot of bodily fluids. I don't recommend it. Today Variety has... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2Kyf3Aq

Go behind the scenes of Mission: Impossible - Fallout with a new featurette

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The upcoming MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT promises to be the most thrilling outing yet, with Tom Cruise throwing himself into the fray like never before. If you can barely contain your excitement then be sure to check out this new behind the scenes featurette with interviews from Cruise, Simon Pegg, Henry Cavill and director/writer Christopher McQuarrie. They talk about the story, characters and, of... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2Mx9YWg

Khaleesi? Sophie Turner Cuts & Dyes Hair Ice Blonde After 'Game of Thrones' Filming

Review: Uncle Drew

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PLOT: A down on his luck street ball coach attempts to recruit a legendary player; one who disappeared from the game decades ago. REVIEW: The first time I became aware of UNCLE DREW was the unusual tie-in between the feature film and a car insurance commercial for The General. Not surprisingly, this scrappy sports comedy started off as a series of ads for Pepsi Max. And now, we have the big screen... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2Ndykpk

Kevin Feige confirms they still intend to do Doctor Strange 2

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At the end of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR we saw a lot of characters go, how you say, poof. This would perhaps explain why the future of Marvel movies is a bit hazy, with only SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL.3 confirmed for post-AVENGERS 4. But in a new interview Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige confirmed they still intend to bring their most mystical character back for another... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2tRgjUL

David Spade wants to start a fight in Father of the Year trailer

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Welp, Happy Madison is at it again with another comedy set to make its debut via Netflix. Directed by Tyler Spindel, FATHER OF THE YEAR stars SNL alum David Spade, Nat Faxon, Joey Bragg, Matt Shively and Bridgit Mendler. Here's the log-line for the movie: When two buddies' drunken debate about whose father would win in a fight is taken seriously by one of... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2Naeuv5

Shailene Woodley Was 'F*cking Miserable' on 350 Calorie Diet for 'Adrift'

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As you can imagine, "It was f*cking miserable" for Shailene Woodley to eat just 350 calories a day in the final weeks of filming for " Adrift ." In the film, which is based on a true story, she plays one half of a couple stranded in the Pacific Ocean during a hurricane; the boat ends up in ruins, with no hope of rescue, and her fiancé (Sam Claflin) seriously injured. So she has to find a way to save them both. Woodley told The Times of the U.K. she basically starved herself to portray her character's hunger and desperation: "For the last two weeks I had a can of salmon, some steamed broccoli and two egg yolks every day — 350 calories. It was f—— miserable. I can't sleep when I'm hungry so I would have a glass of wine to basically pass the f— out." Ah, the glamorous life of an actress! A glass of wine adds about 120 calories. To maintain weight, the average woman is said to need about 2,000 calories a day; and about 1,500 a day if you ...

New Glass teaser poster brings Willis, McAvoy and Jackson together

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M. Night Shyamalan and Universal are set to bring GLASS to Comic-Con this year, and they will indeed debut some first footage there. However, you don’t have to wait a month to get some new material for GLASS, because in a surprise move we now have a new teaser poster for the movie bringing Bruce Willis, James McAvoy and Samuel L. Jackson front and center. Showing all three characters –... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2KsNRCX

M. Night Shyamalan Shares Perfect 'Glass' Poster as Fans Count Days to Trailer

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I see awesome people. They're everywhere. M. Night Shyamalan 's next film " Glass " has automatic spoilers attached. It is the sequel to both his 2000 movie " Unbreakable " with Samuel L. Jackson (Elijah Price/Mr. Glass) and Bruce Willis (David Dunn), and his 2016 film " Split " with James McAvoy (Kevin Wendell Crumb). It'll be the ultimate superhero/supervillain mashup. Night gathered the three stars together for the debut poster, which the director then shared as a tease of more to come at Comic-Con: I'm so excited to tell you that @GlassMovie will be at #ComicCon . I will be in Hall H on July 20th with the cast! You can expect a surprise as well... — M. Night Shyamalan (@MNightShyamalan) June 29, 2018 But if you need your #GlassMovie fix before July 20th, here's the world premiere of our teaser poster. pic.twitter.com/HsMa0bzR7N — M. Night Shyamalan (@MNightShyamalan) June 29, 2018 Love it. "Glass" started ...

Review: Ideal Home

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PLOT: A flamboyantly gay couple, made up of a small-time TV foodie (Steve Coogan) and his producer (Paul Rudd) inherit a young boy, and do their best to raise him, while the specter of their losing custody hovers over them. REVIEW: Andrew Fleming gets my vote as one of the most underrated comedy writer-directors of his time. His HAMLET 2, to me anyways, ranks as one of the best comedies of the last decade, while his... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2lJ0KuT

'Doctor Strange' Is Still Getting a Sequel, Marvel Boss Confirms

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Of the 14 million possible outcomes Doctor Strange saw in " Avengers: Infinity War ," one of them had to be getting his own sequel. That must be the timeline we're in now. "Infinity War" has turned all future Marvel Cinematic Universe conversations into immediate *SPOILERS* , but that's just the game we're playing until after " Avengers 4 ." We have to recognize who got dust-busted while also recognizing that they will somehow be back for more movies. It wasn't clear what would happen with Benedict Cumberbatch's Stephen Strange after his 2016 movie , which made more than $677 million at the worldwide box office. "Ant-Man" got a sequel while making less money, but Paul Rudd's Scott Lang also wasn't shown getting vaporized in "Infinity War." Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige talked about which characters are chosen for sequels, and how they schedule them, in a nice chat with CinemaBlend : "When you'...

Michael Moore Reveals Clip & Release Date for New Documentary 'Fahrenheit 11/9'

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In 2004, Michael Moore presented " Fahrenheit 9/11 ," a documentary on President George W. Bush's administration and the War on Terror. It won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and became the highest grossing documentary to date. Now it's 2018 and Michael Moore is back with another incendiary political doc, this one flipping the title to "Fahrenheit 11/9." Moore was on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" last night to talk about the film, and show off a brief clip: "I'm finishing the film right now, it'll be out September 21. It's called 'Fahrenheit 11/9,' the night he was announced as President of the United States. [...] This is about how the hell we got in this situation, and we're gonna get out of it." The "he," of course is president Trump. Moore said he's in the final edit at this point. Around the 1:40 mark of the video below , "The Late Show" aired a clip from the film, with Moor...

Indiana Jones 5 likely to miss 2020 release; Solo scribe to write new draft

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Anyone hoping to see more wiping-cracking, artifact hunting and punching of Nazis is probably going to have to wait a little longer for the return of Indiana Jones. Though the movie was set to being production in less than a year it turns out that start date will have to be pushed back yet again due to some changes behind the scenes. Variety is reporting that production on the movie – which was... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2MyuDcB

Top 5 Movie Mistakes - Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (video)

This time on Top 5 Movie Mistakes, we're looking back to the most recent entry in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise, which started as a spin-off from the 60s TV show, with Tom Cruise taking the lead as special agent Ethan Hunt in the 1996, Brian De Palma directed MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. With the sixth film in the series about to hit the big screen, we're casting our minds back to 2015's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION. An excellent installment in the franchise and a top notch action thriller... Read More... from JoBlo's Movie Emporium News https://ift.tt/2Kw46Mq

15 Things You Never Knew About 'The Dark Knight' on its 10th Anniversary

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Can you believe it's been a decade since " The Dark Knight " hit theaters? Even ten years and a reboot or two later, this game-changing blockbuster is still widely regarded as the best Batman movie ever made. So let's celebrate the film's 10th anniversary by exploring some fun trivia about Christopher Nolan 's Batman opus. 1. "The Dark Knight" became the first superhero movie to reach the billion dollar mark at the box office (though certainly not the last). It made more money in its first week of release than " Batman Begins " did in its entire theatrical run. 2. Heath Ledger specifically wanted to create an interpretation of Joker that didn't replicate Jack Nicholson 's performance in " Batman ." To do so, he modeled his performance mainly on rocker Sid Vicious and Malcolm McDowell 's character from " A Clockwork Orange ." 3. Katie Holmes declined to reprise her role as Rachel Dawes, forcing Nolan...