There have been multiple instances in Hollywood’s entertainment industry where filmmakers had to bow down and sacrifice their creative takes on a story just because the studios didn’t share their vision with them. As a result, the films don’t turn out all too well because they lack the creativity that a director brings to the table. Something similar happened with Steven Spielberg as well.
Steven Spielberg. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
This happened when the mastermind filmmaker joined the behind-the-lens crew of American Sniper to direct the movie. However, things took a turn for the worse, and Spielberg ended up leaving the project, with Clint Eastwood replacing him in the director’s chair. But even as Eastwood nailed it, the fact that Spielberg could have made it much more nuanced than what it came to be still stands.
Steven Spielberg’s Ideas for American Sniper Prove He...
Steven Spielberg. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
This happened when the mastermind filmmaker joined the behind-the-lens crew of American Sniper to direct the movie. However, things took a turn for the worse, and Spielberg ended up leaving the project, with Clint Eastwood replacing him in the director’s chair. But even as Eastwood nailed it, the fact that Spielberg could have made it much more nuanced than what it came to be still stands.
Steven Spielberg’s Ideas for American Sniper Prove He...
- 5/24/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
After a few commercial failures, Steven Spielberg is all set to return to the director’s chair for reportedly a sci-fi project centering the UFO theme. Spielberg, one of the two richest directors of all time (equals the same $8 billion fortune as George Lucas), recently found it hard to break through the box office but maintained his legacy among critics.
Steven Spielberg. Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
With a new movie on his sleeve, the director may bounce back to giving fans a brand new box office hit, a treat for fans to cherish from the cinematic visionary. Spielberg is one of the finest movie directors of all time with several astounding titles to his name including Saving Private Ryan and Schindler’s List.
Steven Spielberg Is Set To Direct A Movie On UFO
Steven Spielberg. Credit: CBS News/Yt
Steven Spielberg is reportedly set to direct a movie centering on the theme of UFO.
Steven Spielberg. Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
With a new movie on his sleeve, the director may bounce back to giving fans a brand new box office hit, a treat for fans to cherish from the cinematic visionary. Spielberg is one of the finest movie directors of all time with several astounding titles to his name including Saving Private Ryan and Schindler’s List.
Steven Spielberg Is Set To Direct A Movie On UFO
Steven Spielberg. Credit: CBS News/Yt
Steven Spielberg is reportedly set to direct a movie centering on the theme of UFO.
- 5/24/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
An interesting development arises in the ongoing return of Alien to our screens: series regular, Ridley Scott is said to be developing his own long-form story.
Ever since the release of Alien: Covenant in 2017, the Alien franchise has been absent from our screens. Although it’s been clear that work has been going on in the background, things have taken their time, not least because the last few years have been rather tumultuous for in-development projects.
Considering that Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant remains largely unloved, there also seems to be a concerted effort to make sure that the next wave of Alien stories land with audiences, not least because the property is one of the undoubted jewels in the 20th Century Fox crown. You know, the one that Disney paid a whopping $71.3bn for back in 2019.
There are two Alien projects that we know of to date.
One is Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus,...
Ever since the release of Alien: Covenant in 2017, the Alien franchise has been absent from our screens. Although it’s been clear that work has been going on in the background, things have taken their time, not least because the last few years have been rather tumultuous for in-development projects.
Considering that Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant remains largely unloved, there also seems to be a concerted effort to make sure that the next wave of Alien stories land with audiences, not least because the property is one of the undoubted jewels in the 20th Century Fox crown. You know, the one that Disney paid a whopping $71.3bn for back in 2019.
There are two Alien projects that we know of to date.
One is Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Directed by David Fincher, Alien 3 was released in 1992...and deemed a major disappointment after Alien and Aliens. Still, the movie earned a loyal fanbase in the years that followed, with many defending it as an underrated classic.
The story follows Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), who crash-lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak, prison planet. Her companions, Newt and Hicks, perish in the crash, and Ripley discovers that a Xenomorph has also survived. The prisoners and guards, lacking advanced weapons, must combat the creature with limited resources.
Things got really weird during the final act with the introduction of a human/Xenomorph hybrid, and the movie's original director - Deep Blue Sea and Cliffhanger's Renny Harlin - has now shared how his approach to Alien 3 differed in an interview with Slash Film (via SFFGazette.com).
"I always thought that I had a good idea," Harlin started. "I was working on...
The story follows Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), who crash-lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak, prison planet. Her companions, Newt and Hicks, perish in the crash, and Ripley discovers that a Xenomorph has also survived. The prisoners and guards, lacking advanced weapons, must combat the creature with limited resources.
Things got really weird during the final act with the introduction of a human/Xenomorph hybrid, and the movie's original director - Deep Blue Sea and Cliffhanger's Renny Harlin - has now shared how his approach to Alien 3 differed in an interview with Slash Film (via SFFGazette.com).
"I always thought that I had a good idea," Harlin started. "I was working on...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
11 Most Chronically Online Star Wars Memes to Binge before The Acolyte Arrives - Main Image
Star Wars is known for having a passionate and loyal fanbase as fans have always supported the new releases and show their love for the franchise by creating fan art and sharing memes on social media.
In anticipation of The Acolyte's release this June, let's explore some of the hilarious chronically online Star Wars memes you can enjoy while waiting for the show's premiere in less than two weeks.
Star Wars Fans Are 'Too Seated' for The Acolyte
A lot of fans have expressed their excitement for The Acolyte thanks to the hype brought by the trailers, clips, and TV spots that have been released so far.
As X user @camandfilm stated (inspired by the infamous Ayo Edebiri comment), they are "simply too seated" for its release and can't wait for its premiere on Disney+.
Star Wars is known for having a passionate and loyal fanbase as fans have always supported the new releases and show their love for the franchise by creating fan art and sharing memes on social media.
In anticipation of The Acolyte's release this June, let's explore some of the hilarious chronically online Star Wars memes you can enjoy while waiting for the show's premiere in less than two weeks.
Star Wars Fans Are 'Too Seated' for The Acolyte
A lot of fans have expressed their excitement for The Acolyte thanks to the hype brought by the trailers, clips, and TV spots that have been released so far.
As X user @camandfilm stated (inspired by the infamous Ayo Edebiri comment), they are "simply too seated" for its release and can't wait for its premiere on Disney+.
- 5/23/2024
- EpicStream
None of the Alien sequels, prequels, and spin-offs have come close to matching Ridley Scott's 1979 classic. They also haven't touched James Cameron's sci-fi masterpiece, Aliens, released seven years later in 1986.
Filmmaker Fede Álvarez hopes to change that disappointing run of critical and commercial disappointments with Alien: Romulus, a movie which takes its cues from both Scott and Cameron's work. As you can see in the newly released images below, that aesthetic is one the director has leaned heavily into.
Talking to Total Film (via SFFGazette.com), Álvarez also confirmed he utilised similar practical effects to his predecessors, resulting in him getting advice from them both when it came to telling this story.
The latter reportedly consulted on the script during an "extensive" phone call with Álvarez and Alien: Romulus co-writer Rodo Sayagues. That included such minutiae as the size of the ship's engines!
"At the end of the phone call,...
Filmmaker Fede Álvarez hopes to change that disappointing run of critical and commercial disappointments with Alien: Romulus, a movie which takes its cues from both Scott and Cameron's work. As you can see in the newly released images below, that aesthetic is one the director has leaned heavily into.
Talking to Total Film (via SFFGazette.com), Álvarez also confirmed he utilised similar practical effects to his predecessors, resulting in him getting advice from them both when it came to telling this story.
The latter reportedly consulted on the script during an "extensive" phone call with Álvarez and Alien: Romulus co-writer Rodo Sayagues. That included such minutiae as the size of the ship's engines!
"At the end of the phone call,...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Director Fede Alvarez has wrapped production on a new Alien film from 20th Century Studios that was originally intended to be released through the Hulu streaming service, but was then given an August 16, 2024 theatrical release date. (Here’s everything we know about that movie.) And that’s not the only new Alien project we have to look forward to. Fargo TV series creator Noah Hawley has been developing an Alien TV series for “FX on Hulu” for the last couple years, and below you’ll find Everything We Know About the Alien TV Series!
May 2024 Update: Industry scooper Daniel Richtman has just shared a rumor on his Patreon that there is “a second Alien show in development, this time with Ridley Scott more directly involved.” We’ll share more information on this second Alien TV series as it is revealed.
The Setting
One of the first things we heard about...
May 2024 Update: Industry scooper Daniel Richtman has just shared a rumor on his Patreon that there is “a second Alien show in development, this time with Ridley Scott more directly involved.” We’ll share more information on this second Alien TV series as it is revealed.
The Setting
One of the first things we heard about...
- 5/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Few directors reach the sort of stardom where their names are thrown on billboards. A Nolan or a Tarantino or a Peele become brands in and of themselves, while the other 99% bubble quietly under the surface; reliable journeymen, gallantly plugging away at the nuts and bolts of what used to be the mid-budget feature scene. These are the filmmakers who not only set the pace, but who change the very language of a genre too, consistently firing out exciting, crowd-pleasing, attention-grabbing stuff, year after year, decade after decade. Creative puppet masters living behind the scenes; their movies aren’t as stylistically loud, but their generation-spanning oeuvres are just as (if not more) legendary.
Don Siegel, J. Lee Thompson, Mary Lambert, Renny Harlin, Jonathan Demme, Doug Liman, John Frankenheimer – even just picking a handful of names at random gives you a who’s-who of filmmakers responsible for some of the most...
Don Siegel, J. Lee Thompson, Mary Lambert, Renny Harlin, Jonathan Demme, Doug Liman, John Frankenheimer – even just picking a handful of names at random gives you a who’s-who of filmmakers responsible for some of the most...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ben Robins
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"Alien: Romulus" is a new "Alien" science fiction horror movie, directed by Fede Álvarez as a standalone installment in the "Alien” franchise and ninth film overall, starring Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu, releasing August 16, 2024 in theaters:
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"...a group of young people on a distant world…
‘…find themselves confronting...
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- 5/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Fede Alvarez’s (Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe) Alien: Romulus is set between the events of Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens, and Alvarez had explained to Total Film earlier this month that the film is something of a tonal fusion of the two classic Alien movies.
Alvarez teases, “The environments, and the pace of it as well – it’s more similar to Alien for quite a bit. And then gradually – you won’t even know – you feel like it’s more Aliens. It’s a natural progression, and it happens effortlessly.”
On that note, Fandango’s Summer Movie Preview brings us a brand new image from Alien: Romulus this morning, and you can certainly feel the Aliens vibes in this particular shot.
Check it out below and catch the franchise’s return in theaters August 16.
Here’s the full official plot synopsis for Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus...
Alvarez teases, “The environments, and the pace of it as well – it’s more similar to Alien for quite a bit. And then gradually – you won’t even know – you feel like it’s more Aliens. It’s a natural progression, and it happens effortlessly.”
On that note, Fandango’s Summer Movie Preview brings us a brand new image from Alien: Romulus this morning, and you can certainly feel the Aliens vibes in this particular shot.
Check it out below and catch the franchise’s return in theaters August 16.
Here’s the full official plot synopsis for Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus...
- 5/21/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
When it comes to whether AI is friend or foe, particularly in regards to its place in the film industry, David Cronenberg is both intrigued and terrified.
“What do we do? I have no idea,” the Canadian horror sci-fi maestro said Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival, the day after the world premiere of his new film The Shrouds.
Cronenberg’s techno forward-looking yet eerily dystopian The Shrouds follows Karsh (Vincent Cassel), an innovative businessman and grieving widower, who builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud. There’s a moment in the film that deals with AI. Guy Pearce‘s character Maury, has set-up Karsh’s computer. Maury claims to live inside it, along with blonde Hunny the AI bot that does Karsh’s admin.
Diane Kruger and Sandrine Holt also star.
Cronenberg said today he is rather amazed at AI’s powers in filmmaking.
“What do we do? I have no idea,” the Canadian horror sci-fi maestro said Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival, the day after the world premiere of his new film The Shrouds.
Cronenberg’s techno forward-looking yet eerily dystopian The Shrouds follows Karsh (Vincent Cassel), an innovative businessman and grieving widower, who builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud. There’s a moment in the film that deals with AI. Guy Pearce‘s character Maury, has set-up Karsh’s computer. Maury claims to live inside it, along with blonde Hunny the AI bot that does Karsh’s admin.
Diane Kruger and Sandrine Holt also star.
Cronenberg said today he is rather amazed at AI’s powers in filmmaking.
- 5/21/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Heart-wrenching horror.
After kicking off May with discussions of Stephen Sommers’ perfect action-adventure-horror-romantic-comedy The Mummy (listen) and the iconic jump scare in the Audrey Hepburn-starring Wait Until Dark (listen), we’re delving into the real-life horrors of child sexual abuse in Gregg Araki‘s 2004 adaptation of Scott Heim‘s novel Mysterious Skin.
Mysterious Skin tells the story of how child sexual abuse affects the lives of two pre-adolescent boys in different ways. Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) becomes a reckless, sexually adventurous sex worker, while Brian (Brady Corbet) retreats into a reclusive fantasy of alien abduction. The film is told in parallel narratives before culminating in a heart-breaking reunion that will change each boy’s life forever.
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get a new episode every Wednesday. You can subscribe on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
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After kicking off May with discussions of Stephen Sommers’ perfect action-adventure-horror-romantic-comedy The Mummy (listen) and the iconic jump scare in the Audrey Hepburn-starring Wait Until Dark (listen), we’re delving into the real-life horrors of child sexual abuse in Gregg Araki‘s 2004 adaptation of Scott Heim‘s novel Mysterious Skin.
Mysterious Skin tells the story of how child sexual abuse affects the lives of two pre-adolescent boys in different ways. Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) becomes a reckless, sexually adventurous sex worker, while Brian (Brady Corbet) retreats into a reclusive fantasy of alien abduction. The film is told in parallel narratives before culminating in a heart-breaking reunion that will change each boy’s life forever.
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get a new episode every Wednesday. You can subscribe on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
Episode 282:...
- 5/20/2024
- by Trace Thurman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Director Fede Álvarez’s contribution to the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, is set to reach theatres on August 16th (you can watch the teaser Here), and to promote the film, Álvarez recently sat down for an interview with Total Film. During the conversation, the director said that Alien: Romulus starts off reminiscent of Ridley Scott’s Alien, then gradually becomes more like James Cameron’s Aliens – which seems fitting, given that the story actually takes place sometime in the years between the events of Alien and Aliens.
Álvarez said, “The environments, and the pace of it as well – it’s more similar to Alien for quite a bit. And then gradually – you won’t even know – you feel like it’s more Aliens. It’s a natural progression, and it happens effortlessly.“
Álvarez also revealed that he and co-writer Rodo Sayagues consulted Cameron about the script during an extensive phone...
Álvarez said, “The environments, and the pace of it as well – it’s more similar to Alien for quite a bit. And then gradually – you won’t even know – you feel like it’s more Aliens. It’s a natural progression, and it happens effortlessly.“
Álvarez also revealed that he and co-writer Rodo Sayagues consulted Cameron about the script during an extensive phone...
- 5/20/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Fede Alvarez’s (Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe) Alien: Romulus will be unleashed in theaters nationwide on August 16, and Total Film brings us the latest update this week.
The magazine (via Games Radar) has shared a brand new image of Cailee Spaeny’s heroine Rain Carradine, which you’ll find below, while also dishing out more details.
For starters, Total Film reveals that Aliens director James Cameron “helped consult on the script during an ‘extensive’ phone call” with Alvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues (Evil Dead), with Alvarez also teasing that the new movie has shades of both Alien and Aliens.
Alvarez teases, “The environments, and the pace of it as well – it’s more similar to Alien for quite a bit. And then gradually – you won’t even know – you feel like it’s more Aliens. It’s a natural progression, and it happens effortlessly.”
Here’s the full official plot...
The magazine (via Games Radar) has shared a brand new image of Cailee Spaeny’s heroine Rain Carradine, which you’ll find below, while also dishing out more details.
For starters, Total Film reveals that Aliens director James Cameron “helped consult on the script during an ‘extensive’ phone call” with Alvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues (Evil Dead), with Alvarez also teasing that the new movie has shades of both Alien and Aliens.
Alvarez teases, “The environments, and the pace of it as well – it’s more similar to Alien for quite a bit. And then gradually – you won’t even know – you feel like it’s more Aliens. It’s a natural progression, and it happens effortlessly.”
Here’s the full official plot...
- 5/20/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Goodbye Ellen Ripley, hello … Yautja? The Halloweenies head to Antarctica for the battle of the century (or at least for 2004): It’s the xenomorphs against the yautjas! Ahem, Alien vs. Predator. Together, the gang discusses Paul W.S. Anderson’s blockbuster and how the two Fox franchises collided… for better or for worse.
Topics include: teen predators, ancient aliens, Weyland pre-Yutani, the return of Adi, the Alien vs. Predator comic book origins, PG-13 vs R rating debate, not committing to the gimmick, the complete lack of memorable characters, how it kind of fucks up the timeline and logic for the Alien franchise, and its surprising love story?
Subscribe to the Halloweenies via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, RadioPublic, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead,...
Topics include: teen predators, ancient aliens, Weyland pre-Yutani, the return of Adi, the Alien vs. Predator comic book origins, PG-13 vs R rating debate, not committing to the gimmick, the complete lack of memorable characters, how it kind of fucks up the timeline and logic for the Alien franchise, and its surprising love story?
Subscribe to the Halloweenies via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, RadioPublic, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
In the diverse field of sci-fi horror, the Alien franchise stands as a cornerstone. A film series that launched the genre’s popularity to its greatest heights. The space horror production was established by the renowned director Ridley Scott back in 1979, when the first movie came out. Since then, the murderous ETs have been handled by various auteurs, from James Cameron to David Fincher. Finnish director Renny Harlin once was painfully close to joining that list.
Sigourney Weaver in Alien |20th Century Studios
The Strangers: Chapter 1 director once had a chance to direct the third installment in the Alien filmology. But destiny had other plans for Harlin, who had to part ways with the project after desperately trying to convince 20th Century Studios of his vision for the film and failing.
Harlin’s plans would have steered the franchise back to its horror roots as opposed to more sci-fi as seen in later films.
Sigourney Weaver in Alien |20th Century Studios
The Strangers: Chapter 1 director once had a chance to direct the third installment in the Alien filmology. But destiny had other plans for Harlin, who had to part ways with the project after desperately trying to convince 20th Century Studios of his vision for the film and failing.
Harlin’s plans would have steered the franchise back to its horror roots as opposed to more sci-fi as seen in later films.
- 5/20/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Quality and success do not always go hand in hand. Sometimes a fantastic movie will bomb at the box office. Sometimes a great TV series does not get picked up for a second season. Sometimes a beautiful music album will fall under the radar. Just because something is deemed a failure does not mean it wasn’t worth looking at. Such is the story of the PC Engine, otherwise known as the TurboGrafx-16. While it did well in Japan, its attempt to get a share of the North American market crashed and burned.
It wasn’t even the fault of the console’s performance. Sure, the controller was a bit lame, and the system needed better third-party support, but what was there was usually pretty damn good. It was simply overshadowed by the war between Nintendo and Sega. Now it’s looked back on fondly, seen as a treasure trove...
It wasn’t even the fault of the console’s performance. Sure, the controller was a bit lame, and the system needed better third-party support, but what was there was usually pretty damn good. It was simply overshadowed by the war between Nintendo and Sega. Now it’s looked back on fondly, seen as a treasure trove...
- 5/20/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Dune is a franchise best known for its cast and how talented they are. The films feature some of the most critically acclaimed and respected actors from all corners of Hollywood. With all the skill that is coursing through the series, one more addition would only add to its magnificence.
Zoe Saldaña in Special Ops: Lioness [Credit: Paramount Network]There is one actress who could perfectly fit this role; Zoe Saldaña. On top of being one of the most talented actresses in the industry, she also happens to be a fan of the Dune films. She has often displayed her skills in some of the most diverse films, expressing her range perfectly. So, adding another to the list might not be too bad.
Zoe Saldaña’s Favourite Films
In 2009, Zoe Saldaña gave an interview with TrekMovie, where she was asked about her favorite movies. The actress named a couple of...
Zoe Saldaña in Special Ops: Lioness [Credit: Paramount Network]There is one actress who could perfectly fit this role; Zoe Saldaña. On top of being one of the most talented actresses in the industry, she also happens to be a fan of the Dune films. She has often displayed her skills in some of the most diverse films, expressing her range perfectly. So, adding another to the list might not be too bad.
Zoe Saldaña’s Favourite Films
In 2009, Zoe Saldaña gave an interview with TrekMovie, where she was asked about her favorite movies. The actress named a couple of...
- 5/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Looking over "Star Wars," it's kind of astonishing how well-equipped the Rebels are. Keep in mind, they're called the Rebels; they don't sport a name that indicates what kind of government they represent should their rebellion be successful, nor do they have a provisional government set up anywhere (at least that's not seen in the original 1977 film). I know there's expanded universe lore, sequels, prequels, novels, etc., that explain everything in the "Star Wars" universe from a government perspective, but in the 1977 original, the details are left intentionally vague.
They even have their own symbols emblazoned on their uniforms and helmets. It makes sense for the Empire to have such symbols -- they definitely have the size and the industrial resources to manufacture their own equipment -- but the Rebels? One might think their symbol is merely something scrawled on the walls of Empire buildings and a symbol of defiance.
They even have their own symbols emblazoned on their uniforms and helmets. It makes sense for the Empire to have such symbols -- they definitely have the size and the industrial resources to manufacture their own equipment -- but the Rebels? One might think their symbol is merely something scrawled on the walls of Empire buildings and a symbol of defiance.
- 5/19/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Looking back at the legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, and Grammy winner Tina Turner’s career, we can certainly agree that the late icon not only dominated the music industry but also portrayed her versatility in a few critically acclaimed projects. However, despite her serious acting aspirations, Turner felt limited by opportunities for Black women as well as the type of roles she was being offered.
The legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner | image: Philip Spittle/ Wikimedia Commons
Addressing how she was offered a leading role in Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, featuring Whoopi Goldberg, who later scored an Academy Award nomination for her role, Tina Turner mentioned rejecting the part. However, in a surprising turn of events, the late legend noted accepting George Miller’s Mad Max sequel, Beyond Thunderdome.
Tina Turner Turned Down Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple
Debuting with Ken Russell’s 1975 film Tommy,...
The legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner | image: Philip Spittle/ Wikimedia Commons
Addressing how she was offered a leading role in Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, featuring Whoopi Goldberg, who later scored an Academy Award nomination for her role, Tina Turner mentioned rejecting the part. However, in a surprising turn of events, the late legend noted accepting George Miller’s Mad Max sequel, Beyond Thunderdome.
Tina Turner Turned Down Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple
Debuting with Ken Russell’s 1975 film Tommy,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
"Alien 3" remains a fascinating entry within one of sci-fi's most enduring franchises. While both Ridley Scott's original "Alien" and James Cameron's "Aliens" remain unimpeachable classics, the third entry is a bit more divisive. It was director David Fincher's feature debut and the end result is a bit messy, in no small part thanks to studio interference. The version we got sees Sigourney Weaver's Ripley in a space prison, once again facing off against a Xenomorph. But director Renny Harlin, of "Deep Blue Sea" and "Cliffhanger" fame, had a radically different idea for the film when he was attached, and sadly, that version never came to fruition.
"I always thought that I had a good idea," Harlin said recently in an interview with /Film's Jacob Hall in honor of his upcoming film "The Strangers: Chapter 1," which is the first part of a whole new trilogy.
"I always thought that I had a good idea," Harlin said recently in an interview with /Film's Jacob Hall in honor of his upcoming film "The Strangers: Chapter 1," which is the first part of a whole new trilogy.
- 5/17/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Do you remember where you were 25 years ago when Samuel L. Jackson's character in "Deep Blue Sea" was shockingly eaten by a shark in the middle of his impassioned speech? I unfortunately didn't see it in theaters, but when I rented the DVD from Blockbuster, I remember practically leaping off my couch when that big moment happened. It's one of the most surprising movie moments of the past 30 years -- and not only was that jaw-dropping plot beat not in the original script, but once it made its way into the movie, Warner Bros. wanted to use it in the trailers. Thankfully, director Renny Harlin put his foot down and won that fight against the studio.
Timed to the release of his new film, "The Strangers: Chapter 1," we spoke with Harlin in a career-spanning interview, and naturally, we had to ask about the big "Deep Blue Sea" death, the most memorable imagery from his chaotic,...
Timed to the release of his new film, "The Strangers: Chapter 1," we spoke with Harlin in a career-spanning interview, and naturally, we had to ask about the big "Deep Blue Sea" death, the most memorable imagery from his chaotic,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
The acclaimed actress Sigourney Weaver, renowned for her stellar performances in iconic franchises, is in discussions to join the cast of the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu. This news has enlivened fans across the galaxy, blending the allure of Weaver’s legendary sci-fi presence with one of modern television’s most beloved characters. Weaver’s Sci-Fi Legacy Weaver’s career is an illustrious tapestry of groundbreaking roles. She gained international recognition as Ripley in the 1979 sci-fi classic, Alien, a role that solidified her as a formidable force in Hollywood. Her portrayal of Ellen Ripley redefined the archetype of female action
The post Sigourney Weaver Might Join The Star Wars Universe with Mandalorian and Grogu first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Sigourney Weaver Might Join The Star Wars Universe with Mandalorian and Grogu first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/16/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network, Gone Girl. There's hardly anyone who hasn't seen, let alone heard, all of these movies and the name of the man behind them, David Fincher. From Alien 3 to The Killer with Michael Fassbender, from House of Cards to Love, Death & Robots, Fincher's career is now in its fourth decade and his films have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion. But of course, no matter how original his work, even a director as innovative as Fincher is inspired by the achievements of filmmakers who came before him. Here is a list of 26 films that David Fincher has cited as his favorites.
26 Must-See Movies David Fincher Loves
26. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
25. Chinatown
24. Dr. Strangelove
23. The Godfather Part II
22. Taxi Driver
21. Being There
20. Alien
19. Rear Window
18. Jaws
17. Lawrence of Arabia
16. Zelig
15. Cabaret
14. All That Jazz
13. Paper Moon
12. All the President's Men
11. Citizen Kane
10. 8½
9. The Graduate...
26 Must-See Movies David Fincher Loves
26. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
25. Chinatown
24. Dr. Strangelove
23. The Godfather Part II
22. Taxi Driver
21. Being There
20. Alien
19. Rear Window
18. Jaws
17. Lawrence of Arabia
16. Zelig
15. Cabaret
14. All That Jazz
13. Paper Moon
12. All the President's Men
11. Citizen Kane
10. 8½
9. The Graduate...
- 5/16/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Sigourney Weaver, the sci-fi legend known for her iconic roles in Alien and Avatar, might soon be joining the ranks of the Star Wars universe. According to reports, she is in negotiations to star in the upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu. Director Jon Favreau, who created the beloved Disney+ series The Mandalorian and brought Grogu (familiarly known as Baby Yoda) into pop culture, is set to helm this new project. He will also produce alongside Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer Dave Filoni. As Favreau said, A Mandalorian is alluded to in the original films that I
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- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
One of the most important elements of delivering a memorable movie monster is the reveal. It’s a pivotal moment that finally sees the threat reveal itself in full to its prey, often heralding the final climactic confrontation, which can make or break a movie monster. It’s not just the creature effects and craftmanship laid bare; a monster’s reveal means the horror is no longer up to the viewer’s imagination.
When to reveal the monstrous threat is just as important as How, and few contemporary creature features have delivered a monster reveal as surprising or as cool as 2020’s Underwater.
The Setup
Director William Eubank’s aquatic creature feature, written by Brian Duffield (No One Will Save You) and Adam Cozad (The Legend of Tarzan), is set around a deep water research and drilling facility, Kepler 822, at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, sometime in the future.
When to reveal the monstrous threat is just as important as How, and few contemporary creature features have delivered a monster reveal as surprising or as cool as 2020’s Underwater.
The Setup
Director William Eubank’s aquatic creature feature, written by Brian Duffield (No One Will Save You) and Adam Cozad (The Legend of Tarzan), is set around a deep water research and drilling facility, Kepler 822, at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, sometime in the future.
- 5/14/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first reactions to Longlegs were recently shared on social media, and after watching the full trailer for Osgood Perkins' (The Blackcoat's Daughter) latest project, it's easy to see why it's being hailed as one of the scariest movies of the year.
Hell, this honestly might go down as one of the most unsettling teasers we've ever seen.
If you think we're exaggerating, have a look...
The theatrical cut of the "Dirty" and "Sweet" teasers for ‘Longlegs’ has debuted online.
The teasers explore the two main characters of the film: FBI Agent Harker (Maika Monroe) and the serial killer, Longlegs (Nicolas Cage). pic.twitter.com/PM4aR9o37R
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) May 13, 2024
Though he's obviously going to be a little biased, here's what producer Josh Rosenbaum had to say about catching an early morning screening during an interview with Screen Rant.
"I saw it at 10:00 Am with our team,...
Hell, this honestly might go down as one of the most unsettling teasers we've ever seen.
If you think we're exaggerating, have a look...
The theatrical cut of the "Dirty" and "Sweet" teasers for ‘Longlegs’ has debuted online.
The teasers explore the two main characters of the film: FBI Agent Harker (Maika Monroe) and the serial killer, Longlegs (Nicolas Cage). pic.twitter.com/PM4aR9o37R
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) May 13, 2024
Though he's obviously going to be a little biased, here's what producer Josh Rosenbaum had to say about catching an early morning screening during an interview with Screen Rant.
"I saw it at 10:00 Am with our team,...
- 5/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Danish actor Pilou Asbæk, star of Game Of Thrones, Aquaman and Borgen, has joined the cast of Ugla Hauksdóttir’s feature debut, Icelandic thriller The Fires, as Bankside locks in pre-sales in key territories.
Ingvar Sigurdsson and Borys Szyc also join the previously announced cast of Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir, Guðmundur Ólafsson, Þór Tulinius, Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir and Jörundur Ragnarsson.
Sales have landed in Germany (Wild Bunch), Eastern Europe (HBO), Former Yugoslavia (McF), Middle East (Front Row) and Switzerland (Praesens).
The Fires is about a volcanologist, responsible for predicting the volcanic activity and ensuring public safety, who finds herself caught between...
Ingvar Sigurdsson and Borys Szyc also join the previously announced cast of Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir, Guðmundur Ólafsson, Þór Tulinius, Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir and Jörundur Ragnarsson.
Sales have landed in Germany (Wild Bunch), Eastern Europe (HBO), Former Yugoslavia (McF), Middle East (Front Row) and Switzerland (Praesens).
The Fires is about a volcanologist, responsible for predicting the volcanic activity and ensuring public safety, who finds herself caught between...
- 5/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
How on earth did the makers of The Silent Sea create a crash landing on the moon and make lunar water look so ominous that we had to ask NASA for details? What exactly is CGI and what’s real life? These trade secrets lie with Korean production company Westworld — but like Bae Doona’s Dr. Song, we’re determined to get to the bottom of it.
Founded in 2018, Westworld offers everything from storyboards and concept design to on-set supervision and digital creature development. Fans of Korean television may remember their work on Scripting Your Destiny as well as the Netflix series Sweet Homeand Mystic Pop-up Bar.
For The Silent Sea, Westworld VFX supervisor Kim Shin-chul drew inspiration from blockbuster films Ad Astra and Prometheus, as well as Ridley Scott’s Alien franchise. And to visually reproduce the characteristics and properties of the moon’s surface, the team closely...
Founded in 2018, Westworld offers everything from storyboards and concept design to on-set supervision and digital creature development. Fans of Korean television may remember their work on Scripting Your Destiny as well as the Netflix series Sweet Homeand Mystic Pop-up Bar.
For The Silent Sea, Westworld VFX supervisor Kim Shin-chul drew inspiration from blockbuster films Ad Astra and Prometheus, as well as Ridley Scott’s Alien franchise. And to visually reproduce the characteristics and properties of the moon’s surface, the team closely...
- 5/13/2024
- by Skye Mayring
- Tudum - Netflix
Johan Pilestedt, the visionary behind Helldivers 2, recently sparked speculation with a post that hinted at a thrilling new development in the game’s universe. Fans are excited about the possibility that a new enemy resembling the Predator from the Alien series could make its way into the Helldivers universe. There is no shortage of terrifying enemies in Arrowhead Game Studios’ title, but the addition teased by Pilestedt could prove to be even more impactful.
Meanwhile, others believe that Pilestedt subtly hints that a cunning alien race from the original game might be making a vengeful return.
Who Is the Alien Species Pilestedt Is Talking About? Pilestedt teases a new species in the Helldivers universe.
Pilestedt’s tweet posits a fascinating scenario. Initially, fans were excited about a new enemy type resembling the Predators from the Alien franchise that could potentially make its way into the Helldivers world.
Suggested“We should really do it…...
Meanwhile, others believe that Pilestedt subtly hints that a cunning alien race from the original game might be making a vengeful return.
Who Is the Alien Species Pilestedt Is Talking About? Pilestedt teases a new species in the Helldivers universe.
Pilestedt’s tweet posits a fascinating scenario. Initially, fans were excited about a new enemy type resembling the Predators from the Alien franchise that could potentially make its way into the Helldivers world.
Suggested“We should really do it…...
- 5/13/2024
- by Ishan Vashishth
- FandomWire
The Mandalorian and Grogu Casts Sigourney Weaver in Mystery Role - Main Image
Iconic actress Sigourney Weaver is joining the cast of the upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Earlier this year, Lucasfilm announced that Din Djarin and Grogu are heading to the big screen for their next adventure as The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to be the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Jon Favreau is set to direct the film and co-write the script with Dave Filoni. A 2026 release date has been set and production is expected to begin this summer.
Also Read: The Mandalorian Season 4 Spoilers and Rumors: What's Been Announced So Far?
Sigourney Weaver Joins the Cast of The Mandalorian and Grogu
Reports have confirmed that Weaver is set to join The Mandalorian and Grogu.
There are no details yet regarding the role that the Oscar nominee will portray in the Star Wars movie.
Iconic actress Sigourney Weaver is joining the cast of the upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Earlier this year, Lucasfilm announced that Din Djarin and Grogu are heading to the big screen for their next adventure as The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to be the first Star Wars movie since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Jon Favreau is set to direct the film and co-write the script with Dave Filoni. A 2026 release date has been set and production is expected to begin this summer.
Also Read: The Mandalorian Season 4 Spoilers and Rumors: What's Been Announced So Far?
Sigourney Weaver Joins the Cast of The Mandalorian and Grogu
Reports have confirmed that Weaver is set to join The Mandalorian and Grogu.
There are no details yet regarding the role that the Oscar nominee will portray in the Star Wars movie.
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
In space no one can hear you scream — but back here on terra firma they certainly can. And sci-fi fans will be doing just that with the news that Alien queen Sigourney Weaver is reportedly heading for a galaxy far, far away. Yes, as first reported by The InSneider and then confirmed by THR and Variety, the xenomorph busting genre legend is in talks to join Jon Favreau’s hotly anticipated upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Expected to shoot this June in California, the MandoVerse movie — eyeing a 2026 release — is set to become Star Wars’ first big screen outing since 2019’s The Rise Of Skywalker. Favreau has written and will direct the film, on which he’ll also serve as producer alongside usual suspects Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. And whilst we haven’t heard anything about the plot of this one just yet, if the season...
Expected to shoot this June in California, the MandoVerse movie — eyeing a 2026 release — is set to become Star Wars’ first big screen outing since 2019’s The Rise Of Skywalker. Favreau has written and will direct the film, on which he’ll also serve as producer alongside usual suspects Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. And whilst we haven’t heard anything about the plot of this one just yet, if the season...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
The so-called Xenomorph is one of the greatest monsters in movie history. The brainchild of Swiss artist H.R. Giger, the Star Beast combines biological and mechanical elements, blending genders in a way that underscores the themes of pregnancy and violation in Alien.
But before Giger and director Ridley Scott brought the Xenomorph to life in 1979, the alien had a very different trial run. Before crafting the initial treatment and script that would become the basis of Alien, writer Dan O’Bannon worked on another sci-fi project, alongside a fellow student at the University of Southern California film school. That student was John Carpenter, and while he and O’Bannon would go on to make some of the most influential horror films of all time, their first movie Dark Star has a very different monster.
In fact, rather than a sleek black beast with a retractable mouth, Dark Star‘s group of stoned space travelers battled…...
But before Giger and director Ridley Scott brought the Xenomorph to life in 1979, the alien had a very different trial run. Before crafting the initial treatment and script that would become the basis of Alien, writer Dan O’Bannon worked on another sci-fi project, alongside a fellow student at the University of Southern California film school. That student was John Carpenter, and while he and O’Bannon would go on to make some of the most influential horror films of all time, their first movie Dark Star has a very different monster.
In fact, rather than a sleek black beast with a retractable mouth, Dark Star‘s group of stoned space travelers battled…...
- 5/13/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
"Alien: Romulus" is a new "Alien" science fiction horror movie, directed by Fede Álvarez as a standalone installment in the "Alien” franchise and ninth film overall, starring Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu, releasing August 16, 2024 in theaters:
"...a group of young people on a distant world…
‘…find themselves confronting...
"...one of the most destructive life-forms in the known universe..."
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"...a group of young people on a distant world…
‘…find themselves confronting...
"...one of the most destructive life-forms in the known universe..."
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- 5/13/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy would’ve had a different actor playing a crucial role in the film. During a recent interview, director Stephen Sommers revealed that he tried to cast a famous Star Wars actor in the film. The character of Ardeth Bay in the film was initially written for an older actor and Sommers tried to cast Darth Vader actor James Earl Jones in the role. The director also considered Roscoe Lee Browne in the role, but both actors were busy with other projects.
Oded Fehr played the role of Ardeth Bay in The Mummy franchise
Sommers then had to rewrite the character to be played by a much younger actor and cast Israeli actor Oded Fehr in the role. The character returned once again in the sequel film, The Mummy Returns, in 2001.
The Mummy Director Initially Wanted Star Wars Actor In One Role
The Mummy director considered...
Oded Fehr played the role of Ardeth Bay in The Mummy franchise
Sommers then had to rewrite the character to be played by a much younger actor and cast Israeli actor Oded Fehr in the role. The character returned once again in the sequel film, The Mummy Returns, in 2001.
The Mummy Director Initially Wanted Star Wars Actor In One Role
The Mummy director considered...
- 5/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
An iconic sci-fi star is joining a legendary science-fiction fantasy series. Sigourney Weaver, known for her turn as Ellen Ripley in the “Alien” series, has been cast in the upcoming “Star Wars” film, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” according to THR.
There’s no word on who Weaver might play, and there are almost no plot details about the ‘Mando & Grogu’ film available.
Continue reading ‘Star Wars’: Sigourney Weaver Joins ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Film at The Playlist.
There’s no word on who Weaver might play, and there are almost no plot details about the ‘Mando & Grogu’ film available.
Continue reading ‘Star Wars’: Sigourney Weaver Joins ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Film at The Playlist.
- 5/11/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
"May the 12th Be With You," a new Mother's Day-themed short from The Simpsons, is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. In that, Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains and a surprising old friend.
Earlier this week, we sat down with showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the long-running series, Al Jean. His name has been popping up in The Simpsons' credits since 1989, and is responsible for penning some of the show's most iconic episodes.
For "May the 12th Be With You," he set out to deliver a special celebration of Mother's Day that puts Marge front and centre...along with an insane number of cameos which should mean this short demands repeat viewings for anyone hoping to catch them all.
In this interview, The Simpsons veteran talks about the inspiration for this story,...
Earlier this week, we sat down with showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the long-running series, Al Jean. His name has been popping up in The Simpsons' credits since 1989, and is responsible for penning some of the show's most iconic episodes.
For "May the 12th Be With You," he set out to deliver a special celebration of Mother's Day that puts Marge front and centre...along with an insane number of cameos which should mean this short demands repeat viewings for anyone hoping to catch them all.
In this interview, The Simpsons veteran talks about the inspiration for this story,...
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Mandalorian & Grogu: Next Star Wars Film Adds Alien & Avatar Star Sigourney Weaver In Major Role
Some exciting Star Wars news this morning as The Mandalorian & Grogu has cast its first major supporting role.
As per The InSneider newsletter (and confirmed by multiple trades), 3x Academy Award-nominee Sigourney Weaver has joined the cast of Disney and Lucasfilm's next Star Wars film, which is expected to begin production at the tailend of this year.
The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau (Iron Man; Iron Man 2; The Lion King) will helm and produce the upcoming feature, with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni also serving as producers.
Weaver will join a cast headlined by series leading man Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones; The Last of Us; Wonder Woman 1984), who is expected to reprise his role as Din Djarin for the film. However, the extent of his involvement is yet-to-be-determined as the 3x Primetime Emmy-nominated actor also has Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four, where he plays Reed Richards,...
As per The InSneider newsletter (and confirmed by multiple trades), 3x Academy Award-nominee Sigourney Weaver has joined the cast of Disney and Lucasfilm's next Star Wars film, which is expected to begin production at the tailend of this year.
The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau (Iron Man; Iron Man 2; The Lion King) will helm and produce the upcoming feature, with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni also serving as producers.
Weaver will join a cast headlined by series leading man Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones; The Last of Us; Wonder Woman 1984), who is expected to reprise his role as Din Djarin for the film. However, the extent of his involvement is yet-to-be-determined as the 3x Primetime Emmy-nominated actor also has Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four, where he plays Reed Richards,...
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
"Alien" star Sigourney Weaver is headed back to space, but this time, instead of fighting off aliens, she could be befriending them. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Weaver is in talks to take on a role in "The Mandalorian & Grogu," the upcoming "Star Wars" film that will be directed by Jon Favreau.
While "Star Wars" has been pretty prolific on the small screen in recent years, the saga created by George Lucas hasn't actually released a new feature film since 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker." "The Mandalorian & Grogu" was officially announced in January of this year, after years of media focus spent on other potential Lucasfilm works-in-progress, including projects from Taika Waititi and Patty Jenkins. Most of those projects seem to still be in the works according to recent reports, but "The Mandalorian & Grogu" is set to head into production first with a summer shoot scheduled,...
While "Star Wars" has been pretty prolific on the small screen in recent years, the saga created by George Lucas hasn't actually released a new feature film since 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker." "The Mandalorian & Grogu" was officially announced in January of this year, after years of media focus spent on other potential Lucasfilm works-in-progress, including projects from Taika Waititi and Patty Jenkins. Most of those projects seem to still be in the works according to recent reports, but "The Mandalorian & Grogu" is set to head into production first with a summer shoot scheduled,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The Star Wars franchise is all set to get another badass alien fighter in the cast for The Mandalorian & Grogu. Actress Sigourney Weaver is reportedly in talks to feature in the upcoming film based on the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian. The film, which is set to be directed by Jon Favreau, is the first Star Wars film to enter production since The Rise of Skywalker.
Sigourney Weaver has starred in multiple blockbusters in her career and it will be the third time she will be featured in an interstellar story. Weaver was the lead of the Alien franchise, playing the role of Ellen Ripley in the films. She also traveled to Pandora in James Cameron’s Avatar and the sequel Avatar: The Way of the Water.
Sigourney Weaver May Join The Star Wars Franchise With The Mandalorian & Grogu A still from The Mandalorian
The Disney+ series The Mandalorian was...
Sigourney Weaver has starred in multiple blockbusters in her career and it will be the third time she will be featured in an interstellar story. Weaver was the lead of the Alien franchise, playing the role of Ellen Ripley in the films. She also traveled to Pandora in James Cameron’s Avatar and the sequel Avatar: The Way of the Water.
Sigourney Weaver May Join The Star Wars Franchise With The Mandalorian & Grogu A still from The Mandalorian
The Disney+ series The Mandalorian was...
- 5/11/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In a galaxy far, far away, no one can hear you scream…Sigourney Weaver — who is certainly no stranger to sci-fi — is reportedly in talks to join the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu, set to be the first new Star Wars film in seven years by the time it arrives in 2026.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, Sigourney Weaver is possibly near a deal to become part of the Star Wars Saga with The Mandalorian & Grogu, which is huge and exciting news for fans of both. And considering her history in the sci-fi and fantasy genre – Alien franchise, Ghostbusters, Galaxy Quest, Avatar, etc. – she would absolutely be a natural addition.
The next few years will be crucial for Star Wars, with a new set of movies that will further build on the franchise and the series that the studio has invested in. As far as The Mandalorian & Grogu goes,...
As per The Hollywood Reporter, Sigourney Weaver is possibly near a deal to become part of the Star Wars Saga with The Mandalorian & Grogu, which is huge and exciting news for fans of both. And considering her history in the sci-fi and fantasy genre – Alien franchise, Ghostbusters, Galaxy Quest, Avatar, etc. – she would absolutely be a natural addition.
The next few years will be crucial for Star Wars, with a new set of movies that will further build on the franchise and the series that the studio has invested in. As far as The Mandalorian & Grogu goes,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson begin their excellent adventures in earnest: here’s our Doctor Who Space Babies spoiler-filled review.
Final warning: this review contains spoilers.
For those of us who grew up in the era of wobbly monsters, episodes of Doctor Who afforded one set and a bit of studio time, and the same corridor shot from multiple angles, this new era of the show still takes a little getting used to. To see Doctor Who able to segue into a side moment where there are convincing-looking dinosaurs roaming and for it not even to be the main thrust of the story is quite something really.
But here we are, and all power to it. I’m betting a pound that the butterfly effect at the start comes back towards the end of the series, though.
Space Babies, then, is set up as another recruitment episode of the show,...
Final warning: this review contains spoilers.
For those of us who grew up in the era of wobbly monsters, episodes of Doctor Who afforded one set and a bit of studio time, and the same corridor shot from multiple angles, this new era of the show still takes a little getting used to. To see Doctor Who able to segue into a side moment where there are convincing-looking dinosaurs roaming and for it not even to be the main thrust of the story is quite something really.
But here we are, and all power to it. I’m betting a pound that the butterfly effect at the start comes back towards the end of the series, though.
Space Babies, then, is set up as another recruitment episode of the show,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The reigning Queen of Comic-Con and the ultimate science fiction superstar, Sigourney Weaver, might be gearing up to conquer yet another interstellar franchise.
Weaver is in talks to join the cast of the Star Wars film, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” Variety has confirmed.
Earlier this year, Lucasfilm announced the standalone spinoff featuring Pedro Pascal as the stoic bounty hunter known as “The Mandalorian” (or Djarin to fans deep in the franchise) and his disarmingly charming puppet counterpart Grogru. Created by Jon Favreau for Disney+, the series followed the odd couple as they traipse across the galaxy far, far away avoiding the Empire and safeguarding the adorable green creature whilst forging a relationship for the ages. It’s part Western, part monster-of-the-week with delightful cameos from Star Wars universe legacy characters sprinkled in now and again.
Favreau is slated to direct the feature. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer...
Weaver is in talks to join the cast of the Star Wars film, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” Variety has confirmed.
Earlier this year, Lucasfilm announced the standalone spinoff featuring Pedro Pascal as the stoic bounty hunter known as “The Mandalorian” (or Djarin to fans deep in the franchise) and his disarmingly charming puppet counterpart Grogru. Created by Jon Favreau for Disney+, the series followed the odd couple as they traipse across the galaxy far, far away avoiding the Empire and safeguarding the adorable green creature whilst forging a relationship for the ages. It’s part Western, part monster-of-the-week with delightful cameos from Star Wars universe legacy characters sprinkled in now and again.
Favreau is slated to direct the feature. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer...
- 5/11/2024
- by Meredith Woerner
- Variety Film + TV
Sigourney Weaver is in talks to return to space for a key role in the next Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Jon Favreau is directing the film as well as producing alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer Dave Filoni. Production is slated to start later this year in advance of an expected release date of May 22, 2026.
Plot details are unknown as well who Weaver will be playing. Lucasfilm had no comment.
This will mark the first Star Wars film since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which grossed $1 billion worldwide.
For Weaver, this marks yet another quest to deep space following her smash hits with the Alien and Avatar franchises. She is repped by UTA.
The InSneider Newsletter first reported the news.
Jon Favreau is directing the film as well as producing alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and chief creative officer Dave Filoni. Production is slated to start later this year in advance of an expected release date of May 22, 2026.
Plot details are unknown as well who Weaver will be playing. Lucasfilm had no comment.
This will mark the first Star Wars film since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which grossed $1 billion worldwide.
For Weaver, this marks yet another quest to deep space following her smash hits with the Alien and Avatar franchises. She is repped by UTA.
The InSneider Newsletter first reported the news.
- 5/11/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver has gone up against face-hugging aliens and squared off against colonizers on lush green planets, but she has never faced stormtroopers and galactic bounty hunters.
Until now.
Weaver is in talks to join the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the first Star Wars movie to go into production since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau is directing the feature, which is expected to film later this year. Favreau, Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni will produce the feature.
The Mandalorian launched in November 2019 as the flagship show for Disney+, with the character then known as Baby Yoda becoming a pop culture phenomenon. Pedro Pascal leads the series as Din Djarin, also known as The Mandalorian, a warrior who reluctantly (at first) cares for Grogu. The show’s third season bowed last year,...
Until now.
Weaver is in talks to join the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the first Star Wars movie to go into production since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau is directing the feature, which is expected to film later this year. Favreau, Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni will produce the feature.
The Mandalorian launched in November 2019 as the flagship show for Disney+, with the character then known as Baby Yoda becoming a pop culture phenomenon. Pedro Pascal leads the series as Din Djarin, also known as The Mandalorian, a warrior who reluctantly (at first) cares for Grogu. The show’s third season bowed last year,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The ApesImage: Disney
With Run The Series, The A.V. Club examines film franchises, studying how they change and evolve with each new installment.
20th Century Fox no longer exists. The entity that spent decades as one of Hollywood’s major studios is now just a division of Disney,...
With Run The Series, The A.V. Club examines film franchises, studying how they change and evolve with each new installment.
20th Century Fox no longer exists. The entity that spent decades as one of Hollywood’s major studios is now just a division of Disney,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- avclub.com
Doctor Who Space Babies: Easter Eggs You Probably Missed - Main Image
After thrilling fans with the Christmas episode last December, Doctor Who series 14 is finally here with its first proper episode. Aside from enjoying the Doctor and Ruby Sunday’s new adventure, Doctor Who fans can also spot easter eggs in the Space Babies episode.
Based on the show’s trailers and previews, the new season will be chock-full of easter eggs that eagle-eyed fans will have a fun time spotting.
In the first episode though, there are already some references to iconic movies which is no surprise given its story.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for Doctor Who’s Space Babies episode, so proceed with caution.
Space Babies’ Story is Seemingly Inspired by Look Who’s Talking
As its title implies, the first episode of Doctor Who’s latest season will be all about space babies. Sure,...
After thrilling fans with the Christmas episode last December, Doctor Who series 14 is finally here with its first proper episode. Aside from enjoying the Doctor and Ruby Sunday’s new adventure, Doctor Who fans can also spot easter eggs in the Space Babies episode.
Based on the show’s trailers and previews, the new season will be chock-full of easter eggs that eagle-eyed fans will have a fun time spotting.
In the first episode though, there are already some references to iconic movies which is no surprise given its story.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for Doctor Who’s Space Babies episode, so proceed with caution.
Space Babies’ Story is Seemingly Inspired by Look Who’s Talking
As its title implies, the first episode of Doctor Who’s latest season will be all about space babies. Sure,...
- 5/10/2024
- EpicStream
“You’ll never watch Aliens the same way again.” That’s the promise of upcoming documentary Aliens Expanded, which aims to be the ultimate companion to the 1986 classic.
In addition to featuring a brand new exclusive interview with director James Cameron, Bloody Disgusting has learned that star Sigourney Weaver has joined the production!
Recounting her history-making portrayal of the bad-ass, gender-breaking protagonist of Aliens, Sigourney Weaver joins the Aliens Expanded documentary to discuss the classic film.
In a candid, brand-new interview discussion with director Ian Nathan, Sigourney Weaver shares untold experiences from the set of Aliens, how Ripley’s world evolved in the sequel, and how the film has become a science-fiction classic.
In honor of Sigourney Weaver joining the production, the Aliens Expanded pre-sale has extended its campaign until May 13, 2024.
“Having Sigourney Weaver join Aliens Expanded is a crowning achievement,” says writer-director Ian Nathan. “Ripley is the heart of the film,...
In addition to featuring a brand new exclusive interview with director James Cameron, Bloody Disgusting has learned that star Sigourney Weaver has joined the production!
Recounting her history-making portrayal of the bad-ass, gender-breaking protagonist of Aliens, Sigourney Weaver joins the Aliens Expanded documentary to discuss the classic film.
In a candid, brand-new interview discussion with director Ian Nathan, Sigourney Weaver shares untold experiences from the set of Aliens, how Ripley’s world evolved in the sequel, and how the film has become a science-fiction classic.
In honor of Sigourney Weaver joining the production, the Aliens Expanded pre-sale has extended its campaign until May 13, 2024.
“Having Sigourney Weaver join Aliens Expanded is a crowning achievement,” says writer-director Ian Nathan. “Ripley is the heart of the film,...
- 5/9/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
(Welcome to Under the Radar, a column where we spotlight specific movies, shows, trends, performances, or scenes that caught our eye and deserved more attention ... but otherwise flew under the radar. In this edition: the haunting genre-bender "The Beast," the farcical indie "Hundreds of Beavers," and HBO's "The Sympathizer" all stand out as clear highlights.)
Buckle up, folks: The theme of this month's edition of "Under the Radar" falls under the category of weird and wild.
More so than in previous years, this past April marked something of an awkward transition point in the overall release calendar. While Oscar season is well and truly behind us, the summer blockbuster season still remains a few weeks away from truly ramping up in earnest. Sure, the one-two punch of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and "Furiosa" technically kick off the festivities in short order, but June and July are when the real heavy-hitters -- hello,...
Buckle up, folks: The theme of this month's edition of "Under the Radar" falls under the category of weird and wild.
More so than in previous years, this past April marked something of an awkward transition point in the overall release calendar. While Oscar season is well and truly behind us, the summer blockbuster season still remains a few weeks away from truly ramping up in earnest. Sure, the one-two punch of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and "Furiosa" technically kick off the festivities in short order, but June and July are when the real heavy-hitters -- hello,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Naming the best movie in history is quite an ambitious task. Ask a hundred movie buffs what their favorite movie is and they will all come up with their own answer – from The Lord of the Rings to Apocalypse Now to Alien.
But Rotten Tomatoes took on this impossible mission and compiled a list of the 300 best movies of all time based on critics' scores, user scores, number of reviews, and other factors. And the first place movie was one that (almost) no one expected.
If the second and third places were taken by The Godfather and Casablanca – classic films that everyone with even a passing interest in cinema has seen–- then the first place went to the 1997 noir detective story L.A. Confidential.
What is L.A. Confidential About?
Three very different detectives – Bud White (Russell Crowe), Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey) and Ed Exley (Guy Pearce) – are investigating a mass murder.
But Rotten Tomatoes took on this impossible mission and compiled a list of the 300 best movies of all time based on critics' scores, user scores, number of reviews, and other factors. And the first place movie was one that (almost) no one expected.
If the second and third places were taken by The Godfather and Casablanca – classic films that everyone with even a passing interest in cinema has seen–- then the first place went to the 1997 noir detective story L.A. Confidential.
What is L.A. Confidential About?
Three very different detectives – Bud White (Russell Crowe), Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey) and Ed Exley (Guy Pearce) – are investigating a mass murder.
- 5/8/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
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