The fact that Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man can produce webs from his own body already distinguishes him from Andrew Garfield’s and Tom Holland’s versions. However, there’s another web-related trivia that sets Maguire apart from the other two Spider-Men.
Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man | Sony Pictures
In a recent clip from No Way Home, fans are debating the swinging styles of the three Spider-Men. While each of them has a distinct style, only Maguire was seen swinging with both hands. Some fans have speculated that this could be due to his old age. Here is what’s going on
Debunking the Fan Theory: Why Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man Swings with Both Hands?
In the ongoing debate surrounding the various Spider-Man portrayals, one aspect that sets Tobey Maguire apart from Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland is his swinging style. A recent clip from No Way Home on Instagram has reignited this discussion among fans.
Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man | Sony Pictures
In a recent clip from No Way Home, fans are debating the swinging styles of the three Spider-Men. While each of them has a distinct style, only Maguire was seen swinging with both hands. Some fans have speculated that this could be due to his old age. Here is what’s going on
Debunking the Fan Theory: Why Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man Swings with Both Hands?
In the ongoing debate surrounding the various Spider-Man portrayals, one aspect that sets Tobey Maguire apart from Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland is his swinging style. A recent clip from No Way Home on Instagram has reignited this discussion among fans.
- 6/3/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
In the late 1980s/early 1990s, Avatar, Aliens, and The Terminator director James Cameron had ambitious plans for a live-action Spider-Man movie.
After writing the screenplay with Barry Cohen and Ted Newson, he'd have directed the movie. While we've heard about many possible casting ideas the filmmaker had, Leonardo DiCaprio was expected to play Peter Parker.
It's one of those movies fans will likely always wonder about; instead, Sam Raimi helmed 2002's Spider-Man, with Tobey Maguire playing the web-slinger and a tone more in line with Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's comics instead of the R-Rated adventure Cameron likely had planned.
Electro and Sandman were expected to be Cameron's villains, though a quote attributed to the director at Cinematheque Francaise in Paris confirms he also had plans for Venom.
"And then there's Spider-Man, the greatest movie I never made," he said. "Because my version of the project didn't get off the ground,...
After writing the screenplay with Barry Cohen and Ted Newson, he'd have directed the movie. While we've heard about many possible casting ideas the filmmaker had, Leonardo DiCaprio was expected to play Peter Parker.
It's one of those movies fans will likely always wonder about; instead, Sam Raimi helmed 2002's Spider-Man, with Tobey Maguire playing the web-slinger and a tone more in line with Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's comics instead of the R-Rated adventure Cameron likely had planned.
Electro and Sandman were expected to be Cameron's villains, though a quote attributed to the director at Cinematheque Francaise in Paris confirms he also had plans for Venom.
"And then there's Spider-Man, the greatest movie I never made," he said. "Because my version of the project didn't get off the ground,...
- 6/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
A rumor very briefly circulated that The Inhumans, a group of super-powered people who live on the Moon, would finally return to the MCU after several years of silence.
An unofficial Marvel X account recently said, “The Inhumans from the Inhumans series will return in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars'”. However, one of the stars of the forgotten series has something different to say.
The Inhumans from the Inhumans series will return in 'Avengers: Secret Wars' pic.twitter.com/T70Cn7r6U6
— Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s) May 31, 2024
X (Twitter) has become flooded with engagement farming. One of the Inhumans thinks this is the case with the alleged MCU news.
In a response to a Marvel fan account on X, the actor who played the silent hero Black Bolt (Anson Mount) said he was unaware the the Inhumans were coming back for the sequel:
“This is so interesting. Please tell us...
An unofficial Marvel X account recently said, “The Inhumans from the Inhumans series will return in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars'”. However, one of the stars of the forgotten series has something different to say.
The Inhumans from the Inhumans series will return in 'Avengers: Secret Wars' pic.twitter.com/T70Cn7r6U6
— Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s) May 31, 2024
X (Twitter) has become flooded with engagement farming. One of the Inhumans thinks this is the case with the alleged MCU news.
In a response to a Marvel fan account on X, the actor who played the silent hero Black Bolt (Anson Mount) said he was unaware the the Inhumans were coming back for the sequel:
“This is so interesting. Please tell us...
- 6/2/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
"Dexter's Laboratory" changed the course of American TV animation. Like "Flapjack" after it, the cartoon gave many future legendary animators their start in the industry, from Craig McCracken and Butch Hartman to Rob Renzetti and one Seth MacFarlane. It also helped transform "The Powerpuff Girls" into a timeless hit.
The show started as a short in "What a Cartoon!" before becoming the very first Cartoon Cartoon. The man behind the show, Genndy Tartakovsky, has made hit after hit in a variety of genres and tones, from his influential "Star Wars: Clone Wars," to the devastatingly gory R-rated animated carnage of "Primal" or complex genre-bending tales of steampunk goodness like the criminally underseen "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal."
Much of Tartakovsky's style can be traced back to his work in "Dexter's Laboratory," from his use of silence to tell stories to his eye for iconography and imagery, along with his knack for pop culture references.
The show started as a short in "What a Cartoon!" before becoming the very first Cartoon Cartoon. The man behind the show, Genndy Tartakovsky, has made hit after hit in a variety of genres and tones, from his influential "Star Wars: Clone Wars," to the devastatingly gory R-rated animated carnage of "Primal" or complex genre-bending tales of steampunk goodness like the criminally underseen "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal."
Much of Tartakovsky's style can be traced back to his work in "Dexter's Laboratory," from his use of silence to tell stories to his eye for iconography and imagery, along with his knack for pop culture references.
- 6/2/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Keanu Reeves has been entertaining audiences since the 90s with groundbreaking action films that have redefined the genre. Films like Point Break, The Matrix, and the John Wick franchises have become milestones in the genre. Additionally, Reeves is a fan of cinema in general and Star Wars has been a seminal franchise for the actor like many during the time of the original trilogy.
Keanu Reeves in Point Break | 20th Century Studios
Most Star Wars fans will agree that the first two films in the original trilogy were the peak of the franchise and Return of the Jedi fell short of reaching the heights of the previous two films. Reeves was also let down by the film as he had huge expectations from it but it didn’t deliver in the way that he hoped.
Return of the Jedi Disappointed Keanu Reeves As It Failed to Meet His Expectations
Keanu...
Keanu Reeves in Point Break | 20th Century Studios
Most Star Wars fans will agree that the first two films in the original trilogy were the peak of the franchise and Return of the Jedi fell short of reaching the heights of the previous two films. Reeves was also let down by the film as he had huge expectations from it but it didn’t deliver in the way that he hoped.
Return of the Jedi Disappointed Keanu Reeves As It Failed to Meet His Expectations
Keanu...
- 6/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Arguably the most popular video game voice actor out there, Troy Baker has one of the most unique portfolios in the industry. On one hand, he has starred in epic video-game series such as The Last of Us, Uncharted, and Death Stranding.
On the other, he has voiced characters such as The Batman, Joker, Hawkeye and even Loki in various media forms. The Joel Miller of The Last of Us video game franchise, Baker was also involved in the TV series and played the minor role of James. While the leading role eventually went to Pedro Pascal, who did as good a job as one can expect, the Chilean superstar was not Baker’s first choice for the role.
The original Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part II. | Naughty Dog
In an interview way back in 2014, when The Last of Us’ live-action iteration was announced as a movie,...
On the other, he has voiced characters such as The Batman, Joker, Hawkeye and even Loki in various media forms. The Joel Miller of The Last of Us video game franchise, Baker was also involved in the TV series and played the minor role of James. While the leading role eventually went to Pedro Pascal, who did as good a job as one can expect, the Chilean superstar was not Baker’s first choice for the role.
The original Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part II. | Naughty Dog
In an interview way back in 2014, when The Last of Us’ live-action iteration was announced as a movie,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
There’s something special about bloodbath movies: they’re really easy to mess up, making carnage the main character instead of the actual protagonist, but they’re also hauntingly captivating when done right. Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill is often dubbed as the ultimate bloodbath action, but what if we replaced the Bride with the Boy and changed the modern world for a post-apocalyptic one? Would it still work?
Bill Skarsgård Goes on a Rampage
Don’t make surprised Pikachu faces, but there’s been an apocalypse and the world has changed. In this brutal new reality, a corrupt and powerful dynasty rules over the land, and its members like to toy with their subjects. Once, the matriarch kills an entire family and leaves a little boy deeply traumatized, mute, and deaf as a result.
Having lost everything, Boy — which is the only way we see him addressed — is found...
Bill Skarsgård Goes on a Rampage
Don’t make surprised Pikachu faces, but there’s been an apocalypse and the world has changed. In this brutal new reality, a corrupt and powerful dynasty rules over the land, and its members like to toy with their subjects. Once, the matriarch kills an entire family and leaves a little boy deeply traumatized, mute, and deaf as a result.
Having lost everything, Boy — which is the only way we see him addressed — is found...
- 5/30/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Bill Skarsgård, fourth of the Skarsgård clan, broke into the mainstream with his incredible portrayal of Stephen King’s beloved clown, Pennywise. Starring in the movie adaptation of King’s acclaimed horror novel It, Skarsgård has since achieved widespread acclaim thanks to his many roles across different genres.
Bill Skarsgård in John Wick: Chapter 4 | Lionsgate Films
Yet, fans are not done getting enough of the actor as Pennywise and still want him to reprise the role someday. Hence, many of them were left disappointed when he was not named as one of the cast in the upcoming It prequel, Welcome to Derry. However, Skarsgård might have just spoilt his return in a recent interview.
Bill Skarsgård Might Have Spoiled his Return as Pennywise Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown in 2017’s It | Warner Bros.
Bill Skarsgård is a fantastic actor and the way he portrayed Pennywise in the two...
Bill Skarsgård in John Wick: Chapter 4 | Lionsgate Films
Yet, fans are not done getting enough of the actor as Pennywise and still want him to reprise the role someday. Hence, many of them were left disappointed when he was not named as one of the cast in the upcoming It prequel, Welcome to Derry. However, Skarsgård might have just spoilt his return in a recent interview.
Bill Skarsgård Might Have Spoiled his Return as Pennywise Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown in 2017’s It | Warner Bros.
Bill Skarsgård is a fantastic actor and the way he portrayed Pennywise in the two...
- 5/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Deadline has learned that Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actress Sharon Stone has inked with Independent Artist Group.
Stone rocketed to global stardom in Paul Verhoeven’s blockbuster feature Basic Instinct opposite Michael Douglas which minted $353M at the box office. Her marquee rose further in the role of Ginger McKenna, the wife to Robert De Niro’s casino boss Sam ‘Ace’ Rothstein in Martin Scorsese’s Casino, a turn which garnered her widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades including an Oscar nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role and a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress-Drama.
Among the notable projects Stone has recently starred in are Steven Soderbergh’s The Laundromat and Lena Waithe’s Beauty, both for Netflix, in addition to A24’s The Disaster Artist and Billy Crystal’s Here Today. Some of her early hits include Total Recall alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger,...
Stone rocketed to global stardom in Paul Verhoeven’s blockbuster feature Basic Instinct opposite Michael Douglas which minted $353M at the box office. Her marquee rose further in the role of Ginger McKenna, the wife to Robert De Niro’s casino boss Sam ‘Ace’ Rothstein in Martin Scorsese’s Casino, a turn which garnered her widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades including an Oscar nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role and a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress-Drama.
Among the notable projects Stone has recently starred in are Steven Soderbergh’s The Laundromat and Lena Waithe’s Beauty, both for Netflix, in addition to A24’s The Disaster Artist and Billy Crystal’s Here Today. Some of her early hits include Total Recall alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a big week for horror, with two recent theatrical releases coming home, one of the best slashers of the modern era hitting theaters, and a new Takashi Miike film coming to Netflix.
Here’s all the new horror releasing May 27, 2024 – June 2, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
After scaring up $53 million at the worldwide box office, director Arkasha Stevenson’s prequel The First Omen is now available for Digital purchase ($19.99) at home.
The First Omen is available to own at digital retailers such as Apple TV, Prime Video and Fandango at Home. It also arrives on Hulu May 30 and comes to Blu-ray and DVD July 30.
The First Omen is an exceptional expansion on a classic, earning rave reviews across the board and impressing all of us here at Bloody Disgusting. Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “Thanks to the exquisite craftsmanship on display,...
Here’s all the new horror releasing May 27, 2024 – June 2, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
After scaring up $53 million at the worldwide box office, director Arkasha Stevenson’s prequel The First Omen is now available for Digital purchase ($19.99) at home.
The First Omen is available to own at digital retailers such as Apple TV, Prime Video and Fandango at Home. It also arrives on Hulu May 30 and comes to Blu-ray and DVD July 30.
The First Omen is an exceptional expansion on a classic, earning rave reviews across the board and impressing all of us here at Bloody Disgusting. Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “Thanks to the exquisite craftsmanship on display,...
- 5/29/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Here we are with another case of “Wait, that was a book first?” Although, having watched the movie for the first time and seeing its reputation online, this is also a case of “Wait, that was a movie?” William Friedkin was a master filmmaker and although most of his stone-cold classics happened before 1990, he proved he still had plenty in the tank with things like The Hunted and Bug to name a couple. He was a replacement director which seems surreal considering his talents and he was one of 3 credited writers on a little remembered horror movie adaptation from 1990. The Guardian (watch it Here) is based on The Nanny from 1987 and it’s a strange pairing of source material and finished product. Both pieces of media are mostly slept on in their respective fields but how close did Friedkin and the other writers come to matching the book? Always do...
- 5/29/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
Alfred Molina has donned a ton of iconic roles spread across multiple different genres that perfectly display his versatility as an actor throughout his over four-decade-long and counting career. But his most commendable performance, besides that of Doc Ock in Spider-Man‘s saga, was his minor debut role as Satipo in Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark from 1981.
Alfred Molina in Three Pines. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.
Even though his role was very minor with a brief screen time in the Indiana Jones movie, Molina still had to go through stuff that would be a nightmare for all the people terrified of spiders. This is because, while Tobey Maguire’s second film as the web-slinger didn’t really force him to do anything with spiders, it was actually Spielberg who made his scene an absolute nightmare to shoot.
Steven Spielberg Made Alfred Molina Shoot with Real Spiders!
Alfred...
Alfred Molina in Three Pines. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.
Even though his role was very minor with a brief screen time in the Indiana Jones movie, Molina still had to go through stuff that would be a nightmare for all the people terrified of spiders. This is because, while Tobey Maguire’s second film as the web-slinger didn’t really force him to do anything with spiders, it was actually Spielberg who made his scene an absolute nightmare to shoot.
Steven Spielberg Made Alfred Molina Shoot with Real Spiders!
Alfred...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Filmmaker Scott Derrickson helmed the first Doctor Strange back in 2016. The noted horror filmmaker, who was known for his film Sinister handled the first live-action depiction of the Sorcerer Supreme in the MCU. The film received positive responses around the world and was a commercial success, earning $677 million at the global box office.
While Derrickson did a great job with the film, he left the sequel after working on it for a while due to creative differences. Recently, a fan posted a nice detail about the first film which proved why the MCU was great back in the day and why Kevin Feige seemed to have forgotten the kind of creators that were involved in its making.
Scott Derrickson’s Attention To Detail In Doctor Strange Makes It Legendary Scott Derrickson on the sets of Doctor Strange | Credits: Disney/Marvel Studios
Scott Derrickson was known for helming multiple horror films...
While Derrickson did a great job with the film, he left the sequel after working on it for a while due to creative differences. Recently, a fan posted a nice detail about the first film which proved why the MCU was great back in the day and why Kevin Feige seemed to have forgotten the kind of creators that were involved in its making.
Scott Derrickson’s Attention To Detail In Doctor Strange Makes It Legendary Scott Derrickson on the sets of Doctor Strange | Credits: Disney/Marvel Studios
Scott Derrickson was known for helming multiple horror films...
- 5/28/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Wes Craven's 1977 film "The Hills Have Eyes," like Tobe Hooper's "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" before it, features a vanload of city folks who find themselves waylaid in a forgotten corner of the American wasteland. In Craven's film, the wasteland is not rural Texas, but the irradiated deserts of Nevada. The protagonists (Dee Wallace is among them) are beset by the brood of the sadistic Papa Jupiter (James Whitworth), including Mars (Lance Gordon), Mercury (Arthur King), and Pluto (Michael Berryman). Years ago, Jupiter moved into the hills with his wife (Cordy Clark) and raised their children to attack and cannibalize passers-through in order to survive. "The Hills Have Eyes" is raw and brutal, but possessed of a winking sense of humor that horror fans will appreciate.
The original film only cost about $700,000 to make (although the actual budget isn't very well recorded), yet it went on to make over $25 million,...
The original film only cost about $700,000 to make (although the actual budget isn't very well recorded), yet it went on to make over $25 million,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Recent inside sources reveal that after the epic showdown in Tom Holland’s No Way Home, the iconic Doctor Octopus and the Green Goblin are slated to make a comeback in Spider-Man 4. One thing that nobody can deny is that Spider-Man is just not complete without his villains. Throughout each era of Spider-Man movies, these villains have not only made a name for themselves but have also gathered dedicated fan bases of their own.
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in No Way Home | Sony Pictures
While the project is still in its very early stages, this recent scoop has undeniably sparked joy among fans. With the promise of these legendary anti-heroes resurfacing, the stage is set for a thrilling journey of Spider-Man’s epic saga.
Green Goblin and Doc Ock Set to Return in Tom Holland’s Next Spider-Man Film?
After Tom Holland’s Spider-Man navigated through the multiversal chaos of No Way Home,...
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in No Way Home | Sony Pictures
While the project is still in its very early stages, this recent scoop has undeniably sparked joy among fans. With the promise of these legendary anti-heroes resurfacing, the stage is set for a thrilling journey of Spider-Man’s epic saga.
Green Goblin and Doc Ock Set to Return in Tom Holland’s Next Spider-Man Film?
After Tom Holland’s Spider-Man navigated through the multiversal chaos of No Way Home,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
‘Spider-Man 4’ is one of MCU’s most anticipated projects in the works. Tom Holland confirmed he’s returning as Peter Parker, alongside Zendaya as Mj. Besides these details, much about the movie remains unknown.
Earlier reports suggested it would explore the street-level stories in the MCU, but recent reports indicate otherwise.
Various directors have been linked to helming the movie, including Jon Watts, who withdrew due to other commitments, Sam Raimi, Justin Lin, Drew Goddard, and others.
Among the rumored names were Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, the directors of the canceled Dceu ‘Batgirl’ movie. In a recent interview with Arabic Mdc, Fallah was asked about the rumors. He politely responded, “I can’t discuss that.”
سألنا مخرج فيلم Bad Boys: Ride Or Die 'بلال فلاح' عن إشاعات إخراجه لفيلم Spider-man 4 المنتظر
وهذي كانت ردة الفعل pic.twitter.com/1jUsjCMXWo
— Mdc (@ArabicMDC) May 25, 2024
This is intriguing, and among the current contenders,...
Earlier reports suggested it would explore the street-level stories in the MCU, but recent reports indicate otherwise.
Various directors have been linked to helming the movie, including Jon Watts, who withdrew due to other commitments, Sam Raimi, Justin Lin, Drew Goddard, and others.
Among the rumored names were Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, the directors of the canceled Dceu ‘Batgirl’ movie. In a recent interview with Arabic Mdc, Fallah was asked about the rumors. He politely responded, “I can’t discuss that.”
سألنا مخرج فيلم Bad Boys: Ride Or Die 'بلال فلاح' عن إشاعات إخراجه لفيلم Spider-man 4 المنتظر
وهذي كانت ردة الفعل pic.twitter.com/1jUsjCMXWo
— Mdc (@ArabicMDC) May 25, 2024
This is intriguing, and among the current contenders,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Spider-Man 4’ is one of the most exciting projects that MCU currently has in development. The movie has been in development for quite some time now, Tom Holland confirmed a while ago that he is reprising his role as Peter Parker along with Zendaya who will be back as Mj.
Aside from that, there’s little we know about the movie. Some reports stated that ‘Spider-Man 4’ will focus more on the street-level stories within the MCU, and now the latest reports state something else entirely.
Several names have been mentioned in the context of directing the movie starting with Jon Watts, who eventually pulled out due to involvement with other projects, Sam Raimi, Justin Lin, Drew Goddard, and several others.
One of the rumored names were Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, the directors of the ill-fated Dceu ‘Batgirl’ movie. In a recent interview with Arabic Mdc, Fallah was questioned about the recent rumors.
Aside from that, there’s little we know about the movie. Some reports stated that ‘Spider-Man 4’ will focus more on the street-level stories within the MCU, and now the latest reports state something else entirely.
Several names have been mentioned in the context of directing the movie starting with Jon Watts, who eventually pulled out due to involvement with other projects, Sam Raimi, Justin Lin, Drew Goddard, and several others.
One of the rumored names were Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, the directors of the ill-fated Dceu ‘Batgirl’ movie. In a recent interview with Arabic Mdc, Fallah was questioned about the recent rumors.
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
It’s been almost two years since the release of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’, marking the character’s last appearance in the MCU with significant consequences. Although an alternate version of Strange appeared in ‘What If…?’ Season 2, that storyline ended tragically, making it unlikely we’ll see that variant in future installments.
While ‘Doctor Strange 3’ hasn’t been officially announced by Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige mentioned at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con that there’s ample room in the release schedule for Phase 6 projects. However, recent developments in the MCU suggest a different trajectory.
As per Marvel Updates, ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is currently in the works, with the studio intending to reintroduce Dormammu, a prominent villain from the series.
In this installment, Dormammu will make a comeback in a different guise, while the movie will explore deeper into Clea’s background. Marvel Studios is eyeing Sam Raimi to direct,...
While ‘Doctor Strange 3’ hasn’t been officially announced by Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige mentioned at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con that there’s ample room in the release schedule for Phase 6 projects. However, recent developments in the MCU suggest a different trajectory.
As per Marvel Updates, ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is currently in the works, with the studio intending to reintroduce Dormammu, a prominent villain from the series.
In this installment, Dormammu will make a comeback in a different guise, while the movie will explore deeper into Clea’s background. Marvel Studios is eyeing Sam Raimi to direct,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ was released almost 2 years ago, and this was the character’s last appearance in the MCU with some pretty grave implications. An alternative version of Strange appeared in ‘What If…?’ Season 2 but this character ended in tragedy and I doubt we will see this variant in the upcoming installments.
‘Doctor Strange 3’ hasn’t been officially announced by Marvel Studios yet, but at 2022’s San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige revealed that there’s plenty of room in the release schedule for projects that would be set in Phase 6. I’m not sure how much of that is true considering that MCU has gone down a different path in the last several months.
However, as reported by Marvel Updates, ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is in development and the studio has plans for Dormammu, the notable villain from the franchise.
In ‘Doctor Strange 3’, Dormammu will return in a new form,...
‘Doctor Strange 3’ hasn’t been officially announced by Marvel Studios yet, but at 2022’s San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige revealed that there’s plenty of room in the release schedule for projects that would be set in Phase 6. I’m not sure how much of that is true considering that MCU has gone down a different path in the last several months.
However, as reported by Marvel Updates, ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is in development and the studio has plans for Dormammu, the notable villain from the franchise.
In ‘Doctor Strange 3’, Dormammu will return in a new form,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
“I always tell people it just feels like ‘Tig in space.'”
That’s Tig Notaro on her “Star Trek: Discovery” character, Jett Reno, who’s a deadpan wisecracking, nickname-assigning engineer on the show. Out of the blue, Jett will call another character “Bobcat” or suddenly reveal an expected part of her past, such as her former life as a bookseller or bartender. Gauntlet thrown to Paramount+ to release the recipe for Jett’s “Seven of Limes.”
Needless to say, Jett’s become a fan favorite, and in a new interview with IndieWire, Notaro opens up a bit about just how much Jett means to her too — a lot.
“Yeah, who knows?” Notaro said when asked if there’s a chance we could continue to see Jett on “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” the planned series that will take place after “Discovery” wraps up. “Maybe the full-blown Jett Reno spinoff. I...
That’s Tig Notaro on her “Star Trek: Discovery” character, Jett Reno, who’s a deadpan wisecracking, nickname-assigning engineer on the show. Out of the blue, Jett will call another character “Bobcat” or suddenly reveal an expected part of her past, such as her former life as a bookseller or bartender. Gauntlet thrown to Paramount+ to release the recipe for Jett’s “Seven of Limes.”
Needless to say, Jett’s become a fan favorite, and in a new interview with IndieWire, Notaro opens up a bit about just how much Jett means to her too — a lot.
“Yeah, who knows?” Notaro said when asked if there’s a chance we could continue to see Jett on “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” the planned series that will take place after “Discovery” wraps up. “Maybe the full-blown Jett Reno spinoff. I...
- 5/27/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
The Perfect Organism.
After kicking off May with discussions of Stephen Sommers’ The Mummy (listen), Trace and I have checked out Audrey Hepburn in Wait Until Dark (listen) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Gregg Araki‘s Mysterious Skin (listen).
Now we’re crossing a classic title off our list: Ridley Scott‘s Alien.
Alien tells the story of the crew of the Nostromo as they’re awoken from stasis to answer a distress beacon on a nearby planet. When Kane (John Hurt) is attacked on an alien ship, Warrant Officer Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) refuses to let Captain Dallas (Tom Skerritt) and Navigator Lambert (Veronica Cartwright) back on board with quarantining.
Science Officer Ash (Ian Holm) overrides her command and brings them inside, but as the alien creature on Kane’s face evolves, it becomes clear that there’s more than one antagonist on board the ship and everyone, including Engineers Parker...
After kicking off May with discussions of Stephen Sommers’ The Mummy (listen), Trace and I have checked out Audrey Hepburn in Wait Until Dark (listen) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Gregg Araki‘s Mysterious Skin (listen).
Now we’re crossing a classic title off our list: Ridley Scott‘s Alien.
Alien tells the story of the crew of the Nostromo as they’re awoken from stasis to answer a distress beacon on a nearby planet. When Kane (John Hurt) is attacked on an alien ship, Warrant Officer Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) refuses to let Captain Dallas (Tom Skerritt) and Navigator Lambert (Veronica Cartwright) back on board with quarantining.
Science Officer Ash (Ian Holm) overrides her command and brings them inside, but as the alien creature on Kane’s face evolves, it becomes clear that there’s more than one antagonist on board the ship and everyone, including Engineers Parker...
- 5/27/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
Following the release of MCU’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, audiences were bewildered with the movie since it was nothing like what they had expected from the 2016 movie’s sequel. However, Stephen Strange’s investigation of the multiverse in 2022 certainly set up a potentially exciting focus for the third movie.
Charlize Theron as Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | Marvel Studios
Therefore, now rumors surrounding the threequel suggest — with Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular character gearing up for his appearance, other important characters like Charlize Theron’s Clea and the 2016 installment’s Dormammu are also preparing for an alleged return. Although Theron previously claimed that her MCU future is uncertain, reports suggest that she might reprise her role.
Charlize Theron’s Clea Might Return in Doctor Strange 3
After Charlize Theron made her MCU debut in the credit scene of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
Charlize Theron as Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | Marvel Studios
Therefore, now rumors surrounding the threequel suggest — with Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular character gearing up for his appearance, other important characters like Charlize Theron’s Clea and the 2016 installment’s Dormammu are also preparing for an alleged return. Although Theron previously claimed that her MCU future is uncertain, reports suggest that she might reprise her role.
Charlize Theron’s Clea Might Return in Doctor Strange 3
After Charlize Theron made her MCU debut in the credit scene of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Cannes is over, the prizes have been given out at Saturday’s awards ceremony., and buyers have gone home, but the deals haven’t stopped. Some of the buzziest titles ahead of the festival are still are awaiting buyers. This year’s market hasn’t been weighed down by the writers or actors strikes in the same way as last year, meaning companies like A24, Neon, Apple, and more have jumped in on exciting packages of possibly future contenders, while art house, specialized distributors like Sideshow and Janus Films, Mubi, and Metrograph have been especially active.
Below we’re tracking everything that gets acquired throughout the festival and beyond.
Films Acquired After the Festival “Gazer”
Section: Director’s Fortnight
Director: Ryan J. Sloan
Buyer: Metrograph Pictures
Date Acquired: May 29
Cast: Ariella Mastroianni
Buzz: As IndieWire exclusively reported, Metrograph went big on this neo-noir thriller with a unique concept from a...
Below we’re tracking everything that gets acquired throughout the festival and beyond.
Films Acquired After the Festival “Gazer”
Section: Director’s Fortnight
Director: Ryan J. Sloan
Buyer: Metrograph Pictures
Date Acquired: May 29
Cast: Ariella Mastroianni
Buzz: As IndieWire exclusively reported, Metrograph went big on this neo-noir thriller with a unique concept from a...
- 5/26/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Keanu Reeves is widely recognized for his roles in action franchises such as John Wick and The Matrix, and as far as everyone knows, he’s great at playing the hero. Apparently, the actor’s best performance was not from any of the movies where he portrayed the good guy.
Keanu Reeves in The Gift / Paramount Vantage
Reeves as a villain seems like a novel idea for many, and the actor hasn’t done a lot of antagonist roles in his career. In one of the underrated projects he did with Spider-Man director Sam Raimi, he portrayed the abusive husband.
Keanu Reeves Shares Preparation For His Epic Role In The Gift
In an old interview with Keanu Reeves for the promo and premiere of 2000’s The Gift via Keanu Video Archive on YouTube, he shared how he mentally and emotionally prepared for the role of Donnie Barksdale.
In making...
Keanu Reeves in The Gift / Paramount Vantage
Reeves as a villain seems like a novel idea for many, and the actor hasn’t done a lot of antagonist roles in his career. In one of the underrated projects he did with Spider-Man director Sam Raimi, he portrayed the abusive husband.
Keanu Reeves Shares Preparation For His Epic Role In The Gift
In an old interview with Keanu Reeves for the promo and premiere of 2000’s The Gift via Keanu Video Archive on YouTube, he shared how he mentally and emotionally prepared for the role of Donnie Barksdale.
In making...
- 5/26/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
In 2002, director Sam Raimi gave one of Marvel’s iconic superheroes a face through the casting of Tobey Maguire as the first live-action Spider-Man. Maguire’s innocent charm and endearing personality fit the bill perfectly with regard to the image of character made famous by Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko.
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man (image courtesy: Sony Pictures)
Among the many stars who would have shown interest to be cast in this marquee role, one of the names that would never have crossed anyone’s mind was pop legend Michael Jackson. According to reports, the singing superstar was extremely keen to be cast as Spider-Man and was even willing to go to ingenious monetary lengths to ensure that his dream came true. But it was not meant to be.
Michael Jackson Had a Grand Plan to Play Spider-Man Before Tobey Maguire
While Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland have famously...
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man (image courtesy: Sony Pictures)
Among the many stars who would have shown interest to be cast in this marquee role, one of the names that would never have crossed anyone’s mind was pop legend Michael Jackson. According to reports, the singing superstar was extremely keen to be cast as Spider-Man and was even willing to go to ingenious monetary lengths to ensure that his dream came true. But it was not meant to be.
Michael Jackson Had a Grand Plan to Play Spider-Man Before Tobey Maguire
While Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland have famously...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) was Written and Narrated by Mike Holtz, Edited by Victoria Verduzco, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
By the year 2017, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise had already produced sequels, remakes, prequels, prequels of the remakes, a 3D sequel, and Matthew McConaughey with a cybernetic leg. But as the classic saying goes, there’s more than one way to brutally skin a live human being on a hook while they scream in pain as your grandpa watches in the corner. Now we have requels. And you can bet your face skin that the Texas Chainsaw franchise wasn’t about to miss out on those. The story of the making of this particular requel, however, involves the dawn of the Covid-19 shutdowns, fired directors and trashed footage, rumors of disastrous test screenings,...
By the year 2017, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise had already produced sequels, remakes, prequels, prequels of the remakes, a 3D sequel, and Matthew McConaughey with a cybernetic leg. But as the classic saying goes, there’s more than one way to brutally skin a live human being on a hook while they scream in pain as your grandpa watches in the corner. Now we have requels. And you can bet your face skin that the Texas Chainsaw franchise wasn’t about to miss out on those. The story of the making of this particular requel, however, involves the dawn of the Covid-19 shutdowns, fired directors and trashed footage, rumors of disastrous test screenings,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
All eight live-action Spider-Man films are heading to UK cinemas later this year and we’ve now got the release dates for each film. Find them below.
Sony Pictures is celebrating 100 years of Columbia Pictures and to mark the occasion, they’re releasing all of the live-action Spider-Man films in cinemas.
The films are already out in the US and we finally have confirmation on when they’re landing in the UK. Here’s the trailer for the event:
And here’s the schedule:
Spider-Man (2002) – 2nd August
Spider-Man 2 (2004) – 9th August
Spider-Man 3 (2007) – 16th August
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – 23rd August
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) – 30th August
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – 6th September
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – 13th September
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – 20th September
There’s a nifty poster with the dates as well, which you can spy below.
Credit: Sony
In the US, Tom Holland’s first solo outing as...
Sony Pictures is celebrating 100 years of Columbia Pictures and to mark the occasion, they’re releasing all of the live-action Spider-Man films in cinemas.
The films are already out in the US and we finally have confirmation on when they’re landing in the UK. Here’s the trailer for the event:
And here’s the schedule:
Spider-Man (2002) – 2nd August
Spider-Man 2 (2004) – 9th August
Spider-Man 3 (2007) – 16th August
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – 23rd August
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) – 30th August
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – 6th September
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – 13th September
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – 20th September
There’s a nifty poster with the dates as well, which you can spy below.
Credit: Sony
In the US, Tom Holland’s first solo outing as...
- 5/23/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Raimi Productions, the genre-focused company run by Sam Raimi and Zainab Azizi, has signed a first-look film and television deal with Ara Keshishian and Petr Jákl’s development and financing company Zq Entertainment.
The deal extends the long-standing relationship between the two companies, which most recently collaborated on the upcoming thriller “Locked,” directed by David Yaroveksy and starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins, and the horror-thriller “Don’t Move,” which was acquired by Netflix earlier this month.
“Don’t Move” follows a seasoned serial killer (Finn Witrock) who injects a grieving woman (Kelsey Asbille) with a paralytic agent while the two of them are isolated deep in the forest. As the agent gradually takes over her body, she must run, hide and fight for her life before her entire nervous system shuts down.
“Sam Raimi is truly one of the pioneers in the genre space, as a filmmaker and producer and we...
The deal extends the long-standing relationship between the two companies, which most recently collaborated on the upcoming thriller “Locked,” directed by David Yaroveksy and starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins, and the horror-thriller “Don’t Move,” which was acquired by Netflix earlier this month.
“Don’t Move” follows a seasoned serial killer (Finn Witrock) who injects a grieving woman (Kelsey Asbille) with a paralytic agent while the two of them are isolated deep in the forest. As the agent gradually takes over her body, she must run, hide and fight for her life before her entire nervous system shuts down.
“Sam Raimi is truly one of the pioneers in the genre space, as a filmmaker and producer and we...
- 5/22/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Boy Kills World looked to be a cool action flick – and JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray said it was in his 8/10 review, where he wrote, “I had a total blast with this demented actioner.” But even with producer Sam Raimi’s name on the film, it didn’t draw in much of an audience during its theatrical run. According to The Numbers, it only made $3 million worldwide. Now it’s heading to home video, where hopefully it will have more success. Boy Kills World is getting a digital release next week, on May 28th, and Amazon is already accepting pre-orders at This Link.
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Moritz Mohr. It was scripted by Arend Remmers (Sløborn) and Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury: The Movie). The story takes place in a bizarre, dark dystopian universe and centers on a deaf and mute character, Boy, who navigates this...
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Moritz Mohr. It was scripted by Arend Remmers (Sløborn) and Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury: The Movie). The story takes place in a bizarre, dark dystopian universe and centers on a deaf and mute character, Boy, who navigates this...
- 5/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“Boy Kills World”, the new live-action thriller, directed by Moritz Mohr and produced by Sam Raimi, stars Bill Skarsgård, Jessica Rothe, Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman, Isaiah Mustafa, Yayan Ruhian, Andrew Koji, Sharlto Copley, H. Jon Benjamin, and Famke Janssen, available May 28, 2024 on digital platforms:
“…when his family is killed, a deaf man named ‘Boy’, escapes to the jungle…
“…where he is trained by a mysterious mentor…
‘…to enact.vengeance against the killers…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…when his family is killed, a deaf man named ‘Boy’, escapes to the jungle…
“…where he is trained by a mysterious mentor…
‘…to enact.vengeance against the killers…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Spider-Man 4 rumors have been picking up steam over the past few weeks, as Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios (hopefully) get closer to making some kind of official announcement regarding the No Way Home follow-up.
Depending on what ends up being revealed in the trailers, this latest rumor may not turn out to be a major spoiler, but we're being careful just in case it is something that's kept out of the marketing.
According to Mttsh, Venom will appear in the fourth Spider-Man movie, but won't be the "main villain." There's no mention of Tom Hardy, so there's always a chance the Venom symbiote will take over another host.
Peter Parker himself, perhaps?
This would back up a previous rumor that the piece of the alien symbiote left behind at the end of No Way Home will factor into the plot, but would it be a smart move...
Depending on what ends up being revealed in the trailers, this latest rumor may not turn out to be a major spoiler, but we're being careful just in case it is something that's kept out of the marketing.
According to Mttsh, Venom will appear in the fourth Spider-Man movie, but won't be the "main villain." There's no mention of Tom Hardy, so there's always a chance the Venom symbiote will take over another host.
Peter Parker himself, perhaps?
This would back up a previous rumor that the piece of the alien symbiote left behind at the end of No Way Home will factor into the plot, but would it be a smart move...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
From producer Sam Raimi, the violent Boy Kills World may not have made a splash in theaters, but Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions are hoping you’ll check it out at home.
Boy Kills World will release on Digital at home on Tuesday, May 28.
You can digitally pre-order the film for $24.99 today.
Starring Bill Skarsgård, the film from producers Sam Raimi and Roy Lee is described as “a one-of-a-kind action spectacle set in a dystopian fever dream reality.”
Boy Kills World is rated “R” for “Strong bloody violence and gore throughout, language, some drug use and sexual references.” Preview some of the gory violence below…
Moritz Mohr directed Boy Kills World, which was written by Arend Remmers (Sløborn) and Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury: The Movie).
In Boy Kills World, “Boy (Bill Skarsgård) is a deaf-mute with a vibrant imagination. When his family is murdered, Boy escapes to the jungle and...
Boy Kills World will release on Digital at home on Tuesday, May 28.
You can digitally pre-order the film for $24.99 today.
Starring Bill Skarsgård, the film from producers Sam Raimi and Roy Lee is described as “a one-of-a-kind action spectacle set in a dystopian fever dream reality.”
Boy Kills World is rated “R” for “Strong bloody violence and gore throughout, language, some drug use and sexual references.” Preview some of the gory violence below…
Moritz Mohr directed Boy Kills World, which was written by Arend Remmers (Sløborn) and Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury: The Movie).
In Boy Kills World, “Boy (Bill Skarsgård) is a deaf-mute with a vibrant imagination. When his family is murdered, Boy escapes to the jungle and...
- 5/21/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
As part of Sony's celebration of Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary, every live-action Spider-Man movie is swinging back into theaters.
Dropping every Monday as part of the studio's "Spider-Mondays," we've seen over the past 5 weeks that there's a real appetite among moviegoers to see the wall-crawler back on the big screen.
Unfortunately, Spider-Man: Homecoming webbed up the lowest box office haul to date with a disappointing $285,000 opening day. With 466 theaters in the U.S. screening the movie, that works out to a far from amazing $612 per theater average.
Some will likely jump on this news to tear into the MCU, forgetting that Marvel Studios actually saved Spidey back in 2017 (following his memorable debut the year prior in Captain America: Civil War).
Understandably, there's less interest in seeing Tom Holland's Spider-Man back on the big screen because he's really not been gone that long. Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and...
Dropping every Monday as part of the studio's "Spider-Mondays," we've seen over the past 5 weeks that there's a real appetite among moviegoers to see the wall-crawler back on the big screen.
Unfortunately, Spider-Man: Homecoming webbed up the lowest box office haul to date with a disappointing $285,000 opening day. With 466 theaters in the U.S. screening the movie, that works out to a far from amazing $612 per theater average.
Some will likely jump on this news to tear into the MCU, forgetting that Marvel Studios actually saved Spidey back in 2017 (following his memorable debut the year prior in Captain America: Civil War).
Understandably, there's less interest in seeing Tom Holland's Spider-Man back on the big screen because he's really not been gone that long. Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Stunning videos capturing a meteor flashing across Europe went viral over the weekend. Luckily, the European Space Agency concluded that the likelihood of any meteorites being found on Earth was low, which is great news considering that meteorites crash-landing on our planet spells massive trouble when it comes to horror.
The Blob, Creepshow, and Night of the Creeps all showcase the perils of meteorites unleashing an alien menace upon an unsuspecting population, and the niche subgenre gets perfectly encapsulated in filmmaker James Gunn’s Slither. One small, unassuming piece of space rock decimates a small South Carolina town through an evolving parasitic invader.
The Setup
Writer/Director James Gunn packs his feature debut with an almost dizzying amount of references in his love letter to horror, beginning with the Sam Raimi shaky cam that tracks the meteorites crashing in the opening sequence. The horror nods and cameos keep coming as...
The Blob, Creepshow, and Night of the Creeps all showcase the perils of meteorites unleashing an alien menace upon an unsuspecting population, and the niche subgenre gets perfectly encapsulated in filmmaker James Gunn’s Slither. One small, unassuming piece of space rock decimates a small South Carolina town through an evolving parasitic invader.
The Setup
Writer/Director James Gunn packs his feature debut with an almost dizzying amount of references in his love letter to horror, beginning with the Sam Raimi shaky cam that tracks the meteorites crashing in the opening sequence. The horror nods and cameos keep coming as...
- 5/21/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, Star Trek: Discovery has continued to captivate fans for years and has shaped a new era for Star Trek shows, which will be coming to an end with Season 5. Last year, Paramount announced that Season 5 would be the last season of the show. As the show gears up for its finale, one cast member recently reflected on her journey in the sci-fi universe.
Star Trek: Discovery | Credit: Paramount+
Tig Notaro, known for playing the role of Commander Jett Reno in the series, shared in a recent interview that when she initially joined the show as one of the USS Discovery’s genius engineers, she was not sure if her character would survive beyond even two episodes.
Star Trek: Discovery Actress Was Uncertain About Her Future in the Show
Tig Notaro joined Star Trek: Discovery as Commander Jett Reno in season 2. In a recent interview,...
Star Trek: Discovery | Credit: Paramount+
Tig Notaro, known for playing the role of Commander Jett Reno in the series, shared in a recent interview that when she initially joined the show as one of the USS Discovery’s genius engineers, she was not sure if her character would survive beyond even two episodes.
Star Trek: Discovery Actress Was Uncertain About Her Future in the Show
Tig Notaro joined Star Trek: Discovery as Commander Jett Reno in season 2. In a recent interview,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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.
Episode 282:...
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
The Substance: Demi Moore body horror film earns 11 minute standing ovation and rave first reactions
Seven years have gone by since director Coralie Fargeat made her feature directorial debut with a very cool revenge movie that was appropriately titled Revenge – you can read our 8/10 review of the film at This Link. Now Fargeat is back with an “explosive feminist take on body horror” called The Substance, which stars Demi Moore (Ghost) and Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). The film had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend, earning rave first reactions and an 11-minute standing ovation from the audience. (While also catching media attention with its scenes of Moore and Qualley displaying full frontal nudity.) We have assembled some of the reactions here:
I can’t get off my head #TheSubstance it’s an absolute brillant and well directed movie. Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley at their bests. Unbelievable that this movie is actually in Competition. Unforgettable session tonight!
I can’t get off my head #TheSubstance it’s an absolute brillant and well directed movie. Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley at their bests. Unbelievable that this movie is actually in Competition. Unforgettable session tonight!
- 5/20/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Doctor Strange has become one of the MCU’s most prominent and crucial characters. Despite a humble origin story, he has grown significantly in importance. After “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” fans anticipated he would play a central role in the multiverse saga.
However, his future in the MCU now appears less certain than initially thought.
Marvel has over 30 projects in development or production, and we’ve covered most of them through various reports. However, almost nothing is known about “Doctor Strange 3.” In a recent interview with The Playlist, Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that he knows as little as the public does. When asked about plans for “Doctor Strange 3,” he responded with, “Who knows.”
If this installment isn’t forthcoming, it’s expected that the Sorcerer Supreme will appear in “Avengers 5,” but Cumberbatch is not privy to those details either.
We will see. We will find out. “I...
However, his future in the MCU now appears less certain than initially thought.
Marvel has over 30 projects in development or production, and we’ve covered most of them through various reports. However, almost nothing is known about “Doctor Strange 3.” In a recent interview with The Playlist, Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that he knows as little as the public does. When asked about plans for “Doctor Strange 3,” he responded with, “Who knows.”
If this installment isn’t forthcoming, it’s expected that the Sorcerer Supreme will appear in “Avengers 5,” but Cumberbatch is not privy to those details either.
We will see. We will find out. “I...
- 5/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Dr. Strange is at this point one of the most notable characters in the MCU and one of the most important. Despite his origin story being a bit more humble than today’s releases, he managed to perform strong and will be a huge part of the MCU going forward.
Or…so we thought. Following the release of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ we were ushered in full steam ahead into the multiverse saga of the MCU, and we thought that Doctor Strange would be one of the most vital characters, but it seems that it isn’t as clear cut as we thought.
Marvel currently has over 30 projects either in development or in production, and we covered most of them, through rumors and various reports. Next to nothing is however known about ‘Doctor Strange 3.’ In his recent interview with The Playlist, Cumberbatch, the main star of the...
Or…so we thought. Following the release of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ we were ushered in full steam ahead into the multiverse saga of the MCU, and we thought that Doctor Strange would be one of the most vital characters, but it seems that it isn’t as clear cut as we thought.
Marvel currently has over 30 projects either in development or in production, and we covered most of them, through rumors and various reports. Next to nothing is however known about ‘Doctor Strange 3.’ In his recent interview with The Playlist, Cumberbatch, the main star of the...
- 5/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
James Franco portrayed Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films and became the most popular screen adaptation of the character. The son of the notorious Norman Osborn was present in several screen adaptations of the web-slinger. However, one portrayal may have found its way to the fan-favorite list after Franco’s Harry. Fans praised Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for the way it developed Harry.
James Franco as Harry Osborn in a still from Spider-Man 2 | Columbia Pictures
Graham Phillips voiced the character for the game from Insomniac Games. Harry Osborn also appeared in Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man and the animated projects, including Spider-Man: The Animated Series, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Fans May Have Found A More Likable Harry Osborn Than James Franco
Harry Osborn in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Insomniac Games
Tobey Maguire‘s Spider-Man films introduced James Franco as Peter Parker’s best friend...
James Franco as Harry Osborn in a still from Spider-Man 2 | Columbia Pictures
Graham Phillips voiced the character for the game from Insomniac Games. Harry Osborn also appeared in Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man and the animated projects, including Spider-Man: The Animated Series, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Fans May Have Found A More Likable Harry Osborn Than James Franco
Harry Osborn in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Insomniac Games
Tobey Maguire‘s Spider-Man films introduced James Franco as Peter Parker’s best friend...
- 5/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Venom 2 teasing Spider-Man in the end, the symbiote in No Way Home could be the next story the MCU might go with. A recent report claims that a symbiote movie of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is in the works, which essentially means fans will get to see Spidey wearing the Venom suit.
Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Credit: Marvel Studios
This is not something new, Venom has been a long-time Spider-Man rival, and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 3 has been extensively featured. Also, Spider-Man wore the venom suit, albeit fighting it in the end. But Sony’s new Venom with Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock has been presented in a different light, and it would be interesting to see how the movie creatives fit the two franchises into one narrative with Spider-Man 4.
Spider-Man and Venom in Spider-Man 4
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in Venom 2.
Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Credit: Marvel Studios
This is not something new, Venom has been a long-time Spider-Man rival, and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 3 has been extensively featured. Also, Spider-Man wore the venom suit, albeit fighting it in the end. But Sony’s new Venom with Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock has been presented in a different light, and it would be interesting to see how the movie creatives fit the two franchises into one narrative with Spider-Man 4.
Spider-Man and Venom in Spider-Man 4
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in Venom 2.
- 5/18/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Andrew Garfield is one of the best film stars of this generation, who has always captivated his audience. Throughout his career, his work has been recognized and praised, as he consistently and dedicatedly displayed his passion for acting by taking on different roles in various genres of films. He first caught the attention of the public when he did a phenomenal job in David Fincher’s The Social Network.
Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker in Tasm. Credits: Columbia Pictures
Though Garfield has a ton of successful films in his stellar career, he is arguably best known for his portrayal of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man duology. His commitment to the role and his return in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home made fans launch a campaign to give the actor his much-needed third sequel to complete his trilogy. However, things continue to look grim, as even the change...
Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker in Tasm. Credits: Columbia Pictures
Though Garfield has a ton of successful films in his stellar career, he is arguably best known for his portrayal of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man duology. His commitment to the role and his return in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home made fans launch a campaign to give the actor his much-needed third sequel to complete his trilogy. However, things continue to look grim, as even the change...
- 5/17/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
When we talk about perfect casting choices -- even outside the realm of superhero movies -- J.K. Simmons as The Daily Bugle head honcho J. Jonah Jameson in "Spider-Man" has to be right up there with the best of the best. Simmons so perfectly encapsulated the role that he has, essentially, been kept on as just about every version of the character throughout the Marvel multiverse, as evidenced by "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." But before Simmons signed on for the role, he was seen as perfect for another, very different role in Spidey's rogues gallery.
In the most recent issue of Empire Magazine, the Oscar-winning actor reflected upon the early days of his time in the Marvel universe when he was only just hearing that Sam Raimi was going to direct "Spider-Man." At the time, he was shooting another Raimi film, "The Gift," and it was suggested...
In the most recent issue of Empire Magazine, the Oscar-winning actor reflected upon the early days of his time in the Marvel universe when he was only just hearing that Sam Raimi was going to direct "Spider-Man." At the time, he was shooting another Raimi film, "The Gift," and it was suggested...
- 5/16/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Adam Scott might have the most thankless part in Madame Web. He exists simply to share the screen with a listless Dakota Johnson and trade expository dialogue about how her character Cassie Webb doesn’t like children or anything related to family—obnoxious signposts to give the movie something like a character arc. Cast to bring the good will he earned playing wholesome snarks in Party Down and Parks and Recreation, Scott delivers his lines with a wry reserve that feels like resignation.
And yet, Scott’s mere presence in the film gives Madame Web an important quality lacking in all of Spider-Man’s MCU appearances. Because Scott isn’t playing any guy who shows way too much concern for his co-worker’s disinterest in being a mother; he’s playing Ben Parker, beloved and ill-fated uncle to Peter Parker.
Save for some monographed luggage in Spider-Man: Far From Home...
And yet, Scott’s mere presence in the film gives Madame Web an important quality lacking in all of Spider-Man’s MCU appearances. Because Scott isn’t playing any guy who shows way too much concern for his co-worker’s disinterest in being a mother; he’s playing Ben Parker, beloved and ill-fated uncle to Peter Parker.
Save for some monographed luggage in Spider-Man: Far From Home...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
It is that time of the month again when rumors and theories regarding the MCU are created and spread on the internet. This time, it’s about Avengers: Secret Wars. With reports that the film will include two legendary superheroes to lead the Avengers, it might seem like good news at first. However, things might not be too good for the heroes!
A still of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe especially calling these two legendary actors and their equally legendary heroic characters into the fold, it seems that the Avengers might be in danger. Well, who better to make the sacrificial lamb than two retiring heroes who might have run their course? But who are these heroes anyway? Sad to say, these two legendary actors and heroes are the ones that we know and love, and maybe, Secret Wars might be the end of their characters!
A still of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe especially calling these two legendary actors and their equally legendary heroic characters into the fold, it seems that the Avengers might be in danger. Well, who better to make the sacrificial lamb than two retiring heroes who might have run their course? But who are these heroes anyway? Sad to say, these two legendary actors and heroes are the ones that we know and love, and maybe, Secret Wars might be the end of their characters!
- 5/15/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
When we think about Sam Raimi, naturally the first films that come to mind are The Evil Dead Series or Tobey Maguire’s Spiderman Trilogy — however, there is a much lesser known Raimi movie that deserves as much if not more hype than some of his most celebrated projects and that is The Quick and The Dead. It is an often overlooked western from the ‘90s that tries to reinvent the genre in a new light. The film not only boasts a stacked cast but also has that stylistic wow factor innate to all Sam Raimi movies, separating it from
The post ‘The Quick and The Dead’ Is the Sam Raimi Movie We Should Talk About More first appeared on TVovermind.
The post ‘The Quick and The Dead’ Is the Sam Raimi Movie We Should Talk About More first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/14/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
Syndicate Collectibles is a new company on the horror scene, but the company’s owner is anything but new to the business. Jerry Macaluso, formerly of Sota Toys and Pop Culture Shock Collectibles, is the man behind Syndicate Collectibles, and he’s acquired all kinds of licenses including Ghoulies, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, The Howling, and Pumpkinhead.
Their upcoming collectibles are regularly teased on the official Syndicate Collectibles Instagram account, and this next one is an absolute dream come true for all Evil Dead fans.
The company took to Instagram this week to preview their full size wearable replica of Ash’s chainsaw hand from Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness, measuring 28-inches long!
Syndicate Collectibles writes, “Here it is, Dead Heads, Syndicate Collectibles’ Ash’s Chainsaw prop replica from Army of Darkness! After months of anticipation, we’re thrilled to reveal this life-size, wearable masterpiece with chainsaw sound...
Their upcoming collectibles are regularly teased on the official Syndicate Collectibles Instagram account, and this next one is an absolute dream come true for all Evil Dead fans.
The company took to Instagram this week to preview their full size wearable replica of Ash’s chainsaw hand from Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness, measuring 28-inches long!
Syndicate Collectibles writes, “Here it is, Dead Heads, Syndicate Collectibles’ Ash’s Chainsaw prop replica from Army of Darkness! After months of anticipation, we’re thrilled to reveal this life-size, wearable masterpiece with chainsaw sound...
- 5/13/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
After concluding April with discussions of Ciarán Foy’s Eli (listen) and David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ (listen), we kicked off May with a revisit of Stephen Sommers’ delightful 1999 film, The Mummy (listen).
Now we’re headed into the past with Terence Young‘s adaptation of Frederick Knott‘s “disabled woman in danger” play, Wait Until Dark (1967).
In the film, recently blind Susy (Audrey Hepburn) is menaced by a trio of strange men, including sexually perverse ring leader Roat (Alan Arkin), “nice guy” Talman (Richard Crenna) and portly Carlino (Jack Weston). The men are looking for a doll full of heroin, which is located somewhere in her apartment, but she doesn’t know where!
Can Susy figure out the scam with the help of upstairs neighbor girl Gloria (Julie Herrod) or will she wind up hanging in the closet like Roat’s poor accomplice Lisa (Samantha Jones)?
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Now we’re headed into the past with Terence Young‘s adaptation of Frederick Knott‘s “disabled woman in danger” play, Wait Until Dark (1967).
In the film, recently blind Susy (Audrey Hepburn) is menaced by a trio of strange men, including sexually perverse ring leader Roat (Alan Arkin), “nice guy” Talman (Richard Crenna) and portly Carlino (Jack Weston). The men are looking for a doll full of heroin, which is located somewhere in her apartment, but she doesn’t know where!
Can Susy figure out the scam with the help of upstairs neighbor girl Gloria (Julie Herrod) or will she wind up hanging in the closet like Roat’s poor accomplice Lisa (Samantha Jones)?
Be sure to subscribe...
- 5/13/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
While Jon Watts likely doesn’t have the long, beloved career of Sam Raimi, he does have one thing the iconic filmmaker doesn’t – a beloved “Spider-Man” trilogy. And as the director with the most successful ‘Spidey’ run, Watts’ advice to the next person who will take the helm isn’t exactly what you might expect.
Read More: Kirsten Dunst Admits She’d Do A Superhero Movie Again Because It Pays, But Recalls Being Undermined On ‘Spider-Man’
Speaking to Collider, Jon Watts was asked what his advice would be for the next person to tackle a ‘Spider-Man’ film.
Continue reading Jon Watts’ Advice To New ‘Spider-Man’ Filmmaker – Don’t Bother With Practical Swinging Effects at The Playlist.
Read More: Kirsten Dunst Admits She’d Do A Superhero Movie Again Because It Pays, But Recalls Being Undermined On ‘Spider-Man’
Speaking to Collider, Jon Watts was asked what his advice would be for the next person to tackle a ‘Spider-Man’ film.
Continue reading Jon Watts’ Advice To New ‘Spider-Man’ Filmmaker – Don’t Bother With Practical Swinging Effects at The Playlist.
- 5/13/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
In the early 2000s, following the success of the X-Men franchise kick-off, new ones started to brew up. Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man starring Tobey Maguire and Mark Steven Johnson’s Daredevil starring Ben Affleck came forth as the front-runners releasing within a gap of about a year with the former coming out first. However, the iconic stint by the web-slinging superhero left a lasting impression on fans and became such a massive success that it almost ruined the outing of the vigilante from Hell’s Kitchen.
Official poster for Daredevil 2003 (via 20th Century Studios)
Regardless, of the early days of comic book movie production, the 2003 Daredevil film packed a punch and captured many’s imaginations. Additionally, it drew substantial praise for maintaining a significant level of comic accuracy with the character’s logo and the iconic horns on his mask being featured prominently. Yet, all of it came excruciatingly close...
Official poster for Daredevil 2003 (via 20th Century Studios)
Regardless, of the early days of comic book movie production, the 2003 Daredevil film packed a punch and captured many’s imaginations. Additionally, it drew substantial praise for maintaining a significant level of comic accuracy with the character’s logo and the iconic horns on his mask being featured prominently. Yet, all of it came excruciatingly close...
- 5/13/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
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