Let’s start off with a short recap. The Jurassic World trilogy starring Chris Pratt continued where Spielberg’s original Jurassic Park trilogy left off and expanded the universe of Michael Crichton’s original novel. Now, while Dominion was supposed to be the last movie in the series, it was soon confirmed that the studio was not giving up on the franchise and that a new trilogy of movies was planned. David Leitch was originally attached to the movie, but he later departed and was replaced by Gareth Edwards, who will be helming the film. We have also received some casting updates, and the most recent report seemingly reveals that we have the three main characters from the movie.
The untitled movie will supposedly start a completely new storyline; sure, Jurassic World was something new as well, but it was a sequel to the story started in Jurassic Park, so the stories were,...
The untitled movie will supposedly start a completely new storyline; sure, Jurassic World was something new as well, but it was a sequel to the story started in Jurassic Park, so the stories were,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Twister Steelbook 4K Uhd from Warner Bros.
Twister lands on Steelbook 4K Ultra HD (with Digital) on July 9 — just in time for the release of its sequel, Twisters, in theaters on July 19. Warner Bros.’s 1996 disaster thriller has been restored in 4K with Hdr and Dolby Atmos audio.
Jan de Bont (Speed) directs from a script by Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park) and Anne-Marie Martin. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star with Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck, Todd Field, and Jeremy Davies.
Special features include: a new interview with de Bont; audio commentary by de Bont and visual effects supervisor Stefen Fangmeier; Chasing the Storm: Twister Revisited; Anatomy of a Twister; HBO...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Twister Steelbook 4K Uhd from Warner Bros.
Twister lands on Steelbook 4K Ultra HD (with Digital) on July 9 — just in time for the release of its sequel, Twisters, in theaters on July 19. Warner Bros.’s 1996 disaster thriller has been restored in 4K with Hdr and Dolby Atmos audio.
Jan de Bont (Speed) directs from a script by Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park) and Anne-Marie Martin. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star with Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck, Todd Field, and Jeremy Davies.
Special features include: a new interview with de Bont; audio commentary by de Bont and visual effects supervisor Stefen Fangmeier; Chasing the Storm: Twister Revisited; Anatomy of a Twister; HBO...
- 5/24/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Steven Spielberg has worked on many different critically acclaimed films and franchises that have no doubt mesmerized the world with his entrancing skills. Working as a filmmaker, he has perfected the craft of grasping the fans’ intrigue in the best possible way. No matter the movie, he would know exactly how to grab their attention with ease. From Jaws to Indiana Jones, the franchises grow and so does their fame.
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]One of the most famous of the lot happens to be the Jurassic Park films. What started out as a movie adaptation of Michael Crichton’s book was quickly turned into an incredible series of films that fans heartily enjoyed. The upcoming reboot has already gathered up Jonathan Bailey as the lead star with Scarlett Johansson also being in the talks to star alongside him.
Glen Powell Almost Made it Into Steven Spielberg...
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]One of the most famous of the lot happens to be the Jurassic Park films. What started out as a movie adaptation of Michael Crichton’s book was quickly turned into an incredible series of films that fans heartily enjoyed. The upcoming reboot has already gathered up Jonathan Bailey as the lead star with Scarlett Johansson also being in the talks to star alongside him.
Glen Powell Almost Made it Into Steven Spielberg...
- 5/22/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Back in the day, Michael Crichton novels would enter the movie auction marketplace and routinely sell for more money than commercial fiction by any other author. Usually within a day or two. That hasn’t happened in a good long time, but today it might. The book is Eruption, a big scale disaster novel tale that Crichton spent 20 years working on before his untimely death. The novel just went out to studios and other major buyers, and Deadline can share a letter from Crichton’s widow Sherri about the machinations, and why she sought out Patterson to complete the novel. It’s expected to be a big sale, continuing the legacy of the brilliant author behind everything from Jurassic Park, Westworld, Twister, ER and so many others.
Read the full letter below.
Read the full letter below.
- 5/7/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood’s next bidding war is about to erupt. “Eruption,” the much-discussed upcoming volcano disaster novel from the late Michael Crichton and James Patterson, is about to be brought to auction, attracting a large group of suitors keen on landing the sought-after film rights.
The auction, being conducted by Shane Salerno at the Story Factory and CAA, will begin within the next two weeks, and could kick off as early as next week, Variety can exclusively reveal.
The project has drawn interest from most major studios, streamers and networks, as well as high-profile directors who have shared that they’d leap at the chance to helm a Crichton project. Projects created by the author or adapted from his work include the “Jurassic Park” franchise, “Twister” and “Westworld.” Crichton was also the creator of “ER,” which Variety is told brought in over $3.2 billion for Warner Bros.
Several A-list actors have reached out regarding the novel,...
The auction, being conducted by Shane Salerno at the Story Factory and CAA, will begin within the next two weeks, and could kick off as early as next week, Variety can exclusively reveal.
The project has drawn interest from most major studios, streamers and networks, as well as high-profile directors who have shared that they’d leap at the chance to helm a Crichton project. Projects created by the author or adapted from his work include the “Jurassic Park” franchise, “Twister” and “Westworld.” Crichton was also the creator of “ER,” which Variety is told brought in over $3.2 billion for Warner Bros.
Several A-list actors have reached out regarding the novel,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
From the tiniest micro-organism to the far reaches of the universe, sci-fi adaptations have made a triumphant splash across multiple streaming platforms. For decades, the collective groans that routinely followed book-to-tv adaptation announcements were a given.
At the same time, many science fiction books are so steeped in lore, character motivations, politics, and scientific complexities that converting prose to a "show but don't tell" format is a tall task.
Star Trek, for instance, has historically been pretty cut and dry with its science. A phaser will vaporize you, and a transporter will, well, transport you.
Now, imagine explaining the three-body problem from a show but don't tell approach.
Thankfully, the rash of exciting new sci-fi adventures solves these riddles with filmmakers and writers who are passionate about the material.
The 3 Body Problem is practically the face of Netflix right now, while Apple TV+ is going all in with upcoming adaptations...
At the same time, many science fiction books are so steeped in lore, character motivations, politics, and scientific complexities that converting prose to a "show but don't tell" format is a tall task.
Star Trek, for instance, has historically been pretty cut and dry with its science. A phaser will vaporize you, and a transporter will, well, transport you.
Now, imagine explaining the three-body problem from a show but don't tell approach.
Thankfully, the rash of exciting new sci-fi adventures solves these riddles with filmmakers and writers who are passionate about the material.
The 3 Body Problem is practically the face of Netflix right now, while Apple TV+ is going all in with upcoming adaptations...
- 4/22/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Jonathan Bailey is believed to be in talks to join Scarlett Johansson for a new movie in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise.The 35-year-old 'Wicked' actor is said to be close to signing on for a new dinosaur adventure which follows on from the three 'Jurassic Park' movies and the 'Jurassic World' trilogy with the new film featuring a whole new cast of characters.Scarlett is also said to have agreed to star in the new movie which will be helmed by 'Rogue One' director Gareth Edwards and has a script written by David Koepp - who worked on both the 1993 original and its 1997 sequel 'The Lost World'.'Jurassic World' castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, and the stars of the original - Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill - are also believed to be...
- 4/16/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Twisters might be all tornadoes wrecking the Earth, but at the heart of it is a good banter romance, and that’s what Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell have got going on in the latest trailer shown Wednesday at CinemaCon.
That gal-guy back and forth was what was also at the heart of the original 1996 Twister movie starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.
“You think you can interrupt a tornado,” Powell’s cowboy tornado chaser asks Edgar-Jones’ city girl.
“In theory,” she answers, “in the field and in the moment, I got it wrong. We never had a chance.”
“You want one?” Powell asks, giving her an invitation for a good time.
Related: CinemaCon 2024 Photos: Henry Cavill, Halle Berry, Michael Keaton, Kevin Costner, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth & More
Director Lee Isaac Chung introduced the footage today during Universal’s presentation at Caesars Colosseum for what he said was his first CinemaCon.
That gal-guy back and forth was what was also at the heart of the original 1996 Twister movie starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.
“You think you can interrupt a tornado,” Powell’s cowboy tornado chaser asks Edgar-Jones’ city girl.
“In theory,” she answers, “in the field and in the moment, I got it wrong. We never had a chance.”
“You want one?” Powell asks, giving her an invitation for a good time.
Related: CinemaCon 2024 Photos: Henry Cavill, Halle Berry, Michael Keaton, Kevin Costner, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth & More
Director Lee Isaac Chung introduced the footage today during Universal’s presentation at Caesars Colosseum for what he said was his first CinemaCon.
- 4/11/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
When the Westworld TV series premiered on October 2, 2016, it became a massive hit for HBO. The series was an adaptation of the 1973 cult classic movie of the same name by Michael Crichton and its 1976 sequel, FutureWorld, but borrowed only the concept while creating its own fictional world with new characters and concepts. The original series was created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who developed the story while exploring different concepts related to artificial intelligence and life, humanity, free will, and the like.
The series aired for four seasons, but while the series has always been met with, more or less, positive reviews, as the story progressed, the plot became less comprehensible and it strayed away from the first season so much that it did not seem like the same series anymore. Although Nolan claimed that he had a five-season plan for the series, HBO canceled it in 2022 after four...
The series aired for four seasons, but while the series has always been met with, more or less, positive reviews, as the story progressed, the plot became less comprehensible and it strayed away from the first season so much that it did not seem like the same series anymore. Although Nolan claimed that he had a five-season plan for the series, HBO canceled it in 2022 after four...
- 4/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
For four seasons stretched across six years, Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan infuriated and dazzled lovers of mind-bending sci-fi in equal measure with "Westworld." Some would have you believe the pair's extremely loose small-screen re-imagining of Michael Crichton's 1973 "Westworld" film and its sequels peaked with its first season ... and they'd be right, so far as when it came to telling a twisty, layered story about the nature of consciousness and what it even means to have agency as clearly and cohesively as possible. But as guilty as later seasons were of being needlessly convoluted in order to stay one step ahead of viewers, it's also hard not to (perhaps begrudgingly) admire a show that not only respected its audience but actively goaded them into trying to solve the increasingly baffling puzzle boxes it threw at them ahead of time.
Unfortunately, Joy and Nolan didn't get to go full galaxy-brain...
Unfortunately, Joy and Nolan didn't get to go full galaxy-brain...
- 4/4/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Series co-creator Jonathan Nolan says he “100 percent” wants to finish the story of Westworld, which was cancelled after its fourth season in 2022.
Screenwriter and filmmaker Jonathan Nolan may be moving to other sci-fi pastures with this month’s Fallout, but he still has hopes of finishing what he started with his earlier TV series, Westworld.
Cancelled in 2022, the previously acclaimed series – adapted from the classic Michael Crichton film of the same name – ended on its fourth season, leaving its story unresolved.
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, though, Nolan says he “100 percent” wants to give the Westworld saga the ending it deserves.
“Yes, 100 percent,” Nolan said. “We’re completionists. It took me eight years and a change of director to get Interstellar made. We’d like to finish the story we started.”
Nolan then added that he understood why HBO removed the show from its Max platform shortly...
Screenwriter and filmmaker Jonathan Nolan may be moving to other sci-fi pastures with this month’s Fallout, but he still has hopes of finishing what he started with his earlier TV series, Westworld.
Cancelled in 2022, the previously acclaimed series – adapted from the classic Michael Crichton film of the same name – ended on its fourth season, leaving its story unresolved.
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, though, Nolan says he “100 percent” wants to give the Westworld saga the ending it deserves.
“Yes, 100 percent,” Nolan said. “We’re completionists. It took me eight years and a change of director to get Interstellar made. We’d like to finish the story we started.”
Nolan then added that he understood why HBO removed the show from its Max platform shortly...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The Story: It is the future (like say – 1989). Robots are now commonplace, being used for everything from manual labor to childcare. But, robots go bad and when they do, the LAPD calls in Sgt. Jack R. Ramsay (Tom Selleck), an expert in so-called “Runaways”. When a madman (Gene Simmons) invents a microchip that turns all robots into runaways, Ramsay, and his new partner (Cynthia Rhodes) must put a stop to his evil plan – the fate of the world just may depend on it! Oh, and also Ramsay is afraid of heights. Trust me, that’s important.
The Players: Starring: Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Kirstie Alley, G. W. Bailey and Gene Simmons. Written and directed by Michael Crichton.
The History: While most famous for his novels, Michael Crichton actually had a decent Hollywood career as a director, having a couple of solid hits under his belt by the time 1984 rolled around.
The Players: Starring: Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Kirstie Alley, G. W. Bailey and Gene Simmons. Written and directed by Michael Crichton.
The History: While most famous for his novels, Michael Crichton actually had a decent Hollywood career as a director, having a couple of solid hits under his belt by the time 1984 rolled around.
- 3/30/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has helmed one too many masterpieces throughout his five and a half decades old star-studded career. And for one who brought the dinosaurs from the Jurassic Park novel series from Michael Crichton to life in one of the most remarkable ways possible, he once intended to make a film on the superhero Superman as well.
Steven Spielberg. Credit: Elena Ternovaja | Wikimedia Commons.
This happened back in the late 1970s, when he was still one of the relatively unknown directors. But despite being one of the most brilliant up-and-coming masterminds of the time, his film on Clark Kent never came to be. And, well, thankfully so, for the brutally wild pitch for the fan-favorite character would’ve quite literally killed the Man of Steel forever!
Steven Spielberg Wanted to Helm 1978’s Superman
Superman (1978)
After Mario Puzo was done writing a 500-plus page script for Clark Kent in live-action,...
Steven Spielberg. Credit: Elena Ternovaja | Wikimedia Commons.
This happened back in the late 1970s, when he was still one of the relatively unknown directors. But despite being one of the most brilliant up-and-coming masterminds of the time, his film on Clark Kent never came to be. And, well, thankfully so, for the brutally wild pitch for the fan-favorite character would’ve quite literally killed the Man of Steel forever!
Steven Spielberg Wanted to Helm 1978’s Superman
Superman (1978)
After Mario Puzo was done writing a 500-plus page script for Clark Kent in live-action,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Grey’s Anatomy may have a lot in common with long-running hospital shows like ER on the surface. But TV showrunner Shonda Rimes revealed the slight details that made them very different from each other.
‘ER’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ focused on two completely different things Alex Kingston, Paul McCrane, Ming-Na, Michael Michele, Anthony Edwards, Goran Visnjic, Noah Wyle, Maura Tierney, Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Laura Innes | NBC/Getty Images
ER and Grey’s Anatomy would inevitably have things in common, with both being successful medical dramas. But the genesis of each show was different. ER was created by Michael Crichton, and was based on his own experiences going to law school. Meanwhile, after watching a TV show, Rhimes was inspired to make Grey’s Anatomy.
Before Rhimes came up with Grey’s, she was actually working on a war series. But current events dissuaded her from going any further with the show.
‘ER’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ focused on two completely different things Alex Kingston, Paul McCrane, Ming-Na, Michael Michele, Anthony Edwards, Goran Visnjic, Noah Wyle, Maura Tierney, Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Laura Innes | NBC/Getty Images
ER and Grey’s Anatomy would inevitably have things in common, with both being successful medical dramas. But the genesis of each show was different. ER was created by Michael Crichton, and was based on his own experiences going to law school. Meanwhile, after watching a TV show, Rhimes was inspired to make Grey’s Anatomy.
Before Rhimes came up with Grey’s, she was actually working on a war series. But current events dissuaded her from going any further with the show.
- 3/26/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Scarlett Johansson has found her next big franchise, and she's going to tangle with dinosaurs this time around. The "Black Widow" actor has officially entered talks to star in the new "Jurassic World" movie currently in the works at Universal Pictures. The project has been coming together very quickly behind the scenes in recent weeks. Should Johanson sign on the dotted line, it would provide some major A-list power to the proceedings.
The InSneider first reported the news a couple of weeks ago, but The Hollywood Reporter has now confirmed the development. There are currently no details on the character Johansson would be playing in the "Jurassic" universe. The indication is that this is going to be a fresh start for the franchise that could pave the way for a new trilogy. It's not yet clear if the new "Jurassic World" movie will be a full-on reboot or something that...
The InSneider first reported the news a couple of weeks ago, but The Hollywood Reporter has now confirmed the development. There are currently no details on the character Johansson would be playing in the "Jurassic" universe. The indication is that this is going to be a fresh start for the franchise that could pave the way for a new trilogy. It's not yet clear if the new "Jurassic World" movie will be a full-on reboot or something that...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Two-time Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson is in talks to join the Gareth Edwards-directed Jurassic World reboot at Universal.
This has been out there in the ether for some time, but it’s looking quite solid. This puts Johansson in business with another major movie franchise following her Black Widow days at Marvel, which resulted in the star suing Disney over the 2021 pandemic release of that movie, which the studio opted to go day-and-date on Disney+, thus siphoning box office grosses. The two sides ultimately settled.
Universal is assembling the project quickly for a July 2, 2025, release. David Koepp, who adapted the first Jurassic Park from Michael Crichton’s classic novel, is penning the latest iteration of Jurassic World.
The new movie is a fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum,...
This has been out there in the ether for some time, but it’s looking quite solid. This puts Johansson in business with another major movie franchise following her Black Widow days at Marvel, which resulted in the star suing Disney over the 2021 pandemic release of that movie, which the studio opted to go day-and-date on Disney+, thus siphoning box office grosses. The two sides ultimately settled.
Universal is assembling the project quickly for a July 2, 2025, release. David Koepp, who adapted the first Jurassic Park from Michael Crichton’s classic novel, is penning the latest iteration of Jurassic World.
The new movie is a fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Scarlett Johansson is taking a bite out of a new blockbuster. The actor is in talks to join Universal’s new Jurassic World movie, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Universal is moving quickly on the film, which has a July 2, 2025, release date. Gareth Edwards is directing the new Jurassic World, which has a script from Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp. Edwards stepped into the role after David Leitch exited following a short attachment to the project.
The film returns Johansson to the world of franchises. She starred as Black Widow in a number of Marvel Studios movies, including the Avengers features, but unlike some co-stars in the superhero world, has had no trouble breaking out in other projects. She has earned two Oscar nominations, for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. She has a voice role in the upcoming animated feature Transformers One, and has a big-budget Apple feature co-starring Channing Tatum...
Universal is moving quickly on the film, which has a July 2, 2025, release date. Gareth Edwards is directing the new Jurassic World, which has a script from Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp. Edwards stepped into the role after David Leitch exited following a short attachment to the project.
The film returns Johansson to the world of franchises. She starred as Black Widow in a number of Marvel Studios movies, including the Avengers features, but unlike some co-stars in the superhero world, has had no trouble breaking out in other projects. She has earned two Oscar nominations, for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. She has a voice role in the upcoming animated feature Transformers One, and has a big-budget Apple feature co-starring Channing Tatum...
- 3/25/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After years of waiting, we finally have the much-awaited series adaptation of Liu Cixin‘s brilliant sci-fi novel series The Three-Body Problem. Created by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the Netflix series tells us the story of a group of characters in the scientific community, who try to find out the mystery behind several suicides of prolific scientists. 3 Body Problem stars Eiza González, Benedict Wong, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Alex Sharp, Rosalind Chao, Zine Tseng, Jonathan Pryce, and Marlo Kelly. So, if you loved the sci-fi drama series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Three-Body (Prime Video & Viki) Credit – CCTV
Based on the same book as the Netflix series written by Liu Cixin, the Chinese adaptation of the popular sci-fi novel is set in 2007 and it follows the story of Wang Miao, one of China’s leading nanomaterials experts who...
Three-Body (Prime Video & Viki) Credit – CCTV
Based on the same book as the Netflix series written by Liu Cixin, the Chinese adaptation of the popular sci-fi novel is set in 2007 and it follows the story of Wang Miao, one of China’s leading nanomaterials experts who...
- 3/22/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Jurassic World trilogy starring Chris Pratt continued where Spielberg’s original Jurassic Park trilogy left off and expanded the universe of Michael Crichton’s original novel. Now, while Dominion was supposed to be the last movie in the series, but it was soon confirmed that a seventh film was in the works and as of today, we have some interesting casting rumors regarding the movie.
Back in January 2024, it was reported that a seventh movie was in the works, with the studio looking to do a soft reboot of the franchise; the film probably won’t erase the events of the two previous trilogies, but a fresh start is what the producers are looking for, which is why Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Chris Pratt, and Bryce Dallas Howard are not expected to reprise their roles.
The series’ original writer, David Koepp, is working on a script as we speak,...
Back in January 2024, it was reported that a seventh movie was in the works, with the studio looking to do a soft reboot of the franchise; the film probably won’t erase the events of the two previous trilogies, but a fresh start is what the producers are looking for, which is why Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Chris Pratt, and Bryce Dallas Howard are not expected to reprise their roles.
The series’ original writer, David Koepp, is working on a script as we speak,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
I find it ironic how despite existing on a planet where pretty much every living thing originated in the ocean, one of humanity’s most widespread fears is thalassophobia – the fear of the deep ocean. Whether it’s some form of genetic memory that continues to haunt our species or a natural reaction to witnessing one of the deadliest ecosystems in the world, it’s no surprise storytellers have been taking advantage of this fear for millennia.
And while Jaws obviously dominates the conversation when it comes to underwater horror in film, there are still some intrepid filmmakers that dare to explore other kinds of sea-borne thrills. For example, Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin’s upcoming Deep Water looks like it’s going to take us on another roller-coaster ride directly into shark-infested waters. However, since there’s still no official release date, we’ve decided to come up...
And while Jaws obviously dominates the conversation when it comes to underwater horror in film, there are still some intrepid filmmakers that dare to explore other kinds of sea-borne thrills. For example, Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin’s upcoming Deep Water looks like it’s going to take us on another roller-coaster ride directly into shark-infested waters. However, since there’s still no official release date, we’ve decided to come up...
- 3/13/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Director Gareth Edwards will direct his Jurassic World sequel at Sky Studios Elstree this year ahead of its release in 2025.
Production is moving necessarily fast on the next Jurassic World film, with Gareth Edwards and his collaborators working to meet the pre-defined release date of July 2025 set by Universal Pictures.
We heard last month that filming is expected to get underway in July; in the meantime, Universal has confirmed that the sequel will film this year at Sky Studios Elstree in the UK.
The announcement was made in the wake of British chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget today (6th March) in which he announced some new tax breaks for film and TV studios as well as tax credits for UK-based indie films with budgets less than £15m.
The boss of Sky Group, Dana Strong, hailed Mr Hunt’s tax breaks in one of those press statements that sounds much...
Production is moving necessarily fast on the next Jurassic World film, with Gareth Edwards and his collaborators working to meet the pre-defined release date of July 2025 set by Universal Pictures.
We heard last month that filming is expected to get underway in July; in the meantime, Universal has confirmed that the sequel will film this year at Sky Studios Elstree in the UK.
The announcement was made in the wake of British chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget today (6th March) in which he announced some new tax breaks for film and TV studios as well as tax credits for UK-based indie films with budgets less than £15m.
The boss of Sky Group, Dana Strong, hailed Mr Hunt’s tax breaks in one of those press statements that sounds much...
- 3/6/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
A new Jurassic World movie is in the works to continue the Jurassic movie era set off in 1993. With a possible 2025 release date, David Koepp who famously penned the original 1993 Jurassic Park movie is writing the new entry. Koepp and several other Jurassic veterans are back to ensure the smooth production of the new installment. Nevertheless, fans want to know if the yet-to-be-named new project will have any link to the previous trilogy. The Jurassic movies redefined the concept of special effects with the 1993 original movie adapted from the 1990 novel by Michael Crichton and continued...
- 2/26/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Nearly three decades ago, Stephen King stumbled upon a copy of Lars von Trier‘s Danish miniseries The Kingdom in a dusty Colorado video store. Roughly seven years later, ABC premiered Kingdom Hospital, the author’s own take on von Trier’s haunted hospital. While conceived as a miniseries, King was so excited about the project — developed alongside his Storm of the Century and Rose Red collaborators — that he was ready to start work on a second season. The series premiered strong, but ratings dwindled and ABC pulled the plug just months later.
Join The Losers’ Club as they unpack both the 13-episode series and King’s candid thoughts about the adaptation and its swift cancellation, which he detailed in a 2004 EW column. Was it ahead of its time? Are the Twin Peaks comparisons warranted? And just how much did it inspire season 2 of American Horror Story? These questions and...
Join The Losers’ Club as they unpack both the 13-episode series and King’s candid thoughts about the adaptation and its swift cancellation, which he detailed in a 2004 EW column. Was it ahead of its time? Are the Twin Peaks comparisons warranted? And just how much did it inspire season 2 of American Horror Story? These questions and...
- 2/23/2024
- by Randall Colburn
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Jurassic Park franchise based on the cult novels by Michael Crichton, got its cinematic glory through the visionary expertise of Steven Spielberg. The first film in 1993 was a pathbreaking effort in the genre that has now reached cult status. Following a sequel in 1997, Spielberg stepped down from the director’s chair and only chose to produce the 3rd film in 2001.
A still from Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park
The franchise was resurrected with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard with Jurassic World releasing in 2015. This gave rise to two more sequels in this series in 2018 and 2022. More significantly, the films were marked by the conspicuous absence of Spielberg who seemed to have washed his hands off the franchise in every capacity. Now, Gareth Edwards being officially chosen as the director for the 4th film in 2025 is reportedly confirming an inevitable reality associated with the franchise and its legacy.
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A still from Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park
The franchise was resurrected with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard with Jurassic World releasing in 2015. This gave rise to two more sequels in this series in 2018 and 2022. More significantly, the films were marked by the conspicuous absence of Spielberg who seemed to have washed his hands off the franchise in every capacity. Now, Gareth Edwards being officially chosen as the director for the 4th film in 2025 is reportedly confirming an inevitable reality associated with the franchise and its legacy.
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- 2/23/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg became one of the greats when he helmed the holocaust drama Schindler’s List. The harrowing tale of oppression, pain, and hope was headlined by a then-unknown Liam Neeson and received universal acclaim for its depiction of WWII. Spielberg won his first Oscar for Best Director for the film.
While Lian Neeson’s performance as the titular Oskar Schindler earned him an Academy Award nomination and cannot be imagined starring anyone else, many stars were reportedly interested in the role. One of them was reportedly Braveheart star Mel Gibson, who was considered by Spielberg but he had to reject him as he did not want a star to be in the lead.
Mel Gibson Was Considered For The Lead Role In Schindler’s List Mel Gibson in Braveheart
Actor Mel Gibson has also received his share of Oscar glory when he starred and directed in the war drama Braveheart.
While Lian Neeson’s performance as the titular Oskar Schindler earned him an Academy Award nomination and cannot be imagined starring anyone else, many stars were reportedly interested in the role. One of them was reportedly Braveheart star Mel Gibson, who was considered by Spielberg but he had to reject him as he did not want a star to be in the lead.
Mel Gibson Was Considered For The Lead Role In Schindler’s List Mel Gibson in Braveheart
Actor Mel Gibson has also received his share of Oscar glory when he starred and directed in the war drama Braveheart.
- 2/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Losers return to a very familiar place: ‘Salem’s Lot. But things look a tad different in 2004.
Starring Rob Lowe, Donald Sutherland, Samantha Mathis, and the late and great Andre Braugher and Rutger Hauer, this TNT miniseries updated the 1975 novel by shifting the vampiric action into modern times. This affords the narrative a more topical lense, particularly the mutual feelings of a nation still reeling from 9/11 and the ensuing war overseas.
Join the Losers in the popular Stephen King town as they weigh in on the miniseries’ 2004 vibes, the eerie connection to Wolves of the Calla, the changes to the source material, and the phenomenal cast — particularly Sutherland and Brauer. They also debate whether it’s cynical or earnest, why all the characters are jerks, the edge lord vibe of it all, and its connection to a more recent miniseries cut from the same cloth: Chapelwaite.
Tune in and return...
Starring Rob Lowe, Donald Sutherland, Samantha Mathis, and the late and great Andre Braugher and Rutger Hauer, this TNT miniseries updated the 1975 novel by shifting the vampiric action into modern times. This affords the narrative a more topical lense, particularly the mutual feelings of a nation still reeling from 9/11 and the ensuing war overseas.
Join the Losers in the popular Stephen King town as they weigh in on the miniseries’ 2004 vibes, the eerie connection to Wolves of the Calla, the changes to the source material, and the phenomenal cast — particularly Sutherland and Brauer. They also debate whether it’s cynical or earnest, why all the characters are jerks, the edge lord vibe of it all, and its connection to a more recent miniseries cut from the same cloth: Chapelwaite.
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- 2/16/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
“Don’t breathe. Don’t look back,” commanded the tagline for the movie Twister from 1996. Apparently, that’s not a warning that Universal Pictures wants to heed. Instead, they’re looking back to the ’90s with a new adventure about storm chasers and the flying cows in their wake with the upcoming sequel Twisters.
That said, first trailer for Twisters features no familiar faces. Not only do we see no characters played by actors who sadly passed in the interim, such as Bill Paxton’s Bill or Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Rusty, but also missing is Helen Hunt’s protagonist Jo.
In their place is a new cast, primarily Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing) as Kate Cooper and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) as Tyler Owens. Based on the trailer, the script by Mark L. Smith focuses on the braggart Tyler luring Kate back into the world of stormchasing after an expedition gone wrong.
That said, first trailer for Twisters features no familiar faces. Not only do we see no characters played by actors who sadly passed in the interim, such as Bill Paxton’s Bill or Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Rusty, but also missing is Helen Hunt’s protagonist Jo.
In their place is a new cast, primarily Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing) as Kate Cooper and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) as Tyler Owens. Based on the trailer, the script by Mark L. Smith focuses on the braggart Tyler luring Kate back into the world of stormchasing after an expedition gone wrong.
- 2/12/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The sequel to 1996’s Twister will storm into movie theaters this summer and fans got a first look at the action in an action-packed Super Bowl trailer. The harrowing clip teases Twisters, which stars Glen Powell as a self-proclaimed tornado wrangler and Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos as scientists testing a new weather technology.
The film, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, will be released July 19. It also stars Kiernan Shipka, David Corenswet, Sasha Lane, Maura Tierney, Katy O’Brian, Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack, Harry Hadden-Paton, Nik Dodani, and Tunde Adebimpe.
The official synopsis reads,...
The film, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, will be released July 19. It also stars Kiernan Shipka, David Corenswet, Sasha Lane, Maura Tierney, Katy O’Brian, Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack, Harry Hadden-Paton, Nik Dodani, and Tunde Adebimpe.
The official synopsis reads,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
A first trailer for Universal’s anticipated Twisters update has dropped during the Super Bowl. You can check it out above.
Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos star in the new chapter to the 1996 box office hit. Lee Isaac Chung is on board to direct from a script by Mark L. Smith. The film is co-financed by Warner Bros.
Supporting cast includes Kiernan Shipka, David Corenswet, Daryl McCormack, Sasha Lane, Maura Tierney and Katy O’Brian.
Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, the original Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring almost $500M at the worldwide box office, thanks in no small part to the film’s groundbreaking special effects. The movie followed a pair of storm chasers who risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system. Pic was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton.
Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos star in the new chapter to the 1996 box office hit. Lee Isaac Chung is on board to direct from a script by Mark L. Smith. The film is co-financed by Warner Bros.
Supporting cast includes Kiernan Shipka, David Corenswet, Daryl McCormack, Sasha Lane, Maura Tierney and Katy O’Brian.
Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, the original Twister was a massive hit in 1996, scoring almost $500M at the worldwide box office, thanks in no small part to the film’s groundbreaking special effects. The movie followed a pair of storm chasers who risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system. Pic was helmed by Speed director Jan De Bont and executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by author Michael Crichton.
- 2/12/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“We’ve got twins!”
Those words, delivered with a mixture of terror and excitement, tell viewers all they need to know about the chaos and carnage that a group of storm chasers is about to encounter in “Twisters,” a follow-up to the 1996 box office hit “Twister.” The disaster film aired its first trailer during the Super Bowl. Starring Glen Powell, who plays a self-described “tornado wrangler,” and Daisy Edgar-Jones as a scientist, the film is set for a July 19 release.
Billed as a “new chapter” of the original, the film is directed by Oscar nominee Lee Isaac Chung, known for his film “Minari,” which shared an agricultural setting and little else with “Twisters.” Along with Powell and Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack and Maura Tierney round out the cast.
Powell is channeling a charismatic daredevil in the first look, declaring, “You don’t face your fears. You ride ’em.
Those words, delivered with a mixture of terror and excitement, tell viewers all they need to know about the chaos and carnage that a group of storm chasers is about to encounter in “Twisters,” a follow-up to the 1996 box office hit “Twister.” The disaster film aired its first trailer during the Super Bowl. Starring Glen Powell, who plays a self-described “tornado wrangler,” and Daisy Edgar-Jones as a scientist, the film is set for a July 19 release.
Billed as a “new chapter” of the original, the film is directed by Oscar nominee Lee Isaac Chung, known for his film “Minari,” which shared an agricultural setting and little else with “Twisters.” Along with Powell and Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack and Maura Tierney round out the cast.
Powell is channeling a charismatic daredevil in the first look, declaring, “You don’t face your fears. You ride ’em.
- 2/12/2024
- by Caroline Brew and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The first trailer for the stand-alone sequel Twisters, which touched down during Super Bowl Lviii, puts Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos in the middle of the weather-related peril.
Lee Isaac Chung’s action film hits theaters July 19 from Universal Pictures. It is a follow-up to director Jan de Bont’s fondly remembered 1996 flick Twister that starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as two storm chasers who tempt fate while trying to develop a new weather alert system.
Twisters co-stars Kiernan Shipka, David Corenswet, Sasha Lane, Maura Tierney, Katy O’Brian, Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack, Harry Hadden-Paton, Nik Dodani and Tunde Adebimpe.
Chung (Minari) directs from Mark L. Smith’s script that is based on characters originated by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin, who wrote the 1996 movie. Patrick Crowley, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Steven Spielberg serve as producers on Twisters.
During production on the film last year, McCormack told...
Lee Isaac Chung’s action film hits theaters July 19 from Universal Pictures. It is a follow-up to director Jan de Bont’s fondly remembered 1996 flick Twister that starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as two storm chasers who tempt fate while trying to develop a new weather alert system.
Twisters co-stars Kiernan Shipka, David Corenswet, Sasha Lane, Maura Tierney, Katy O’Brian, Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack, Harry Hadden-Paton, Nik Dodani and Tunde Adebimpe.
Chung (Minari) directs from Mark L. Smith’s script that is based on characters originated by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin, who wrote the 1996 movie. Patrick Crowley, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Steven Spielberg serve as producers on Twisters.
During production on the film last year, McCormack told...
- 2/12/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal is down a director for its next “Jurassic World” installment after negotiations with David Leitch went the way of the dinosaur. The parting is said to be amicable.
However, the breakdown in talks leaves the studio in search of a new filmmaker to take over one of its most popular franchises. A new movie in the “Jurassic World” series is currently in development at the studio, with David Koepp — who adapted the 1993 original “Jurassic Park” and its 1997 sequel “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” from Michael Crichton’s bestselling novels — set to write the screenplay. The project is expected to launch a fresh storyline (though something tells us hungry dinosaurs will still treat humanity like a charcuterie board in this one). It’s unclear if previous stars like Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum will be back trying to stay one step ahead of a Tyrannosaurus Rex’s jaws.
However, the breakdown in talks leaves the studio in search of a new filmmaker to take over one of its most popular franchises. A new movie in the “Jurassic World” series is currently in development at the studio, with David Koepp — who adapted the 1993 original “Jurassic Park” and its 1997 sequel “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” from Michael Crichton’s bestselling novels — set to write the screenplay. The project is expected to launch a fresh storyline (though something tells us hungry dinosaurs will still treat humanity like a charcuterie board in this one). It’s unclear if previous stars like Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum will be back trying to stay one step ahead of a Tyrannosaurus Rex’s jaws.
- 2/9/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Since Valentine’s Day is next week, we thought we’d unlock a sweet treat for you: Our Valentine’s Day special from last year! We called it The Sweetest Slice, because in this episode, we played Kinky Cupid and tore out our favorite sex scenes from Stephen King’s works. So, if you want two hours of sensual smut, aka poundcake, stream below … with a cool glass of milk!
But, don’t forget to return next week as the Losers head to ‘Salem’s Lot circa 2004 with Rob Lowe, Donald Sutherland, Samantha Mathis, and the late and great Andre Braugher and Rutger Hauer. For further adventures, join the Losers’ Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
You can also unlock hundreds upon hundreds of hours of exclusive content in The Barrens (Patreon) — from deep dives into uncollected King works to...
But, don’t forget to return next week as the Losers head to ‘Salem’s Lot circa 2004 with Rob Lowe, Donald Sutherland, Samantha Mathis, and the late and great Andre Braugher and Rutger Hauer. For further adventures, join the Losers’ Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
You can also unlock hundreds upon hundreds of hours of exclusive content in The Barrens (Patreon) — from deep dives into uncollected King works to...
- 2/9/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Everything Jurassic-aged is new again.
While the sequel trilogy to the original Steven Spielberg dino-adventure “Jurassic Park,” based on Michael Crichton’s beloved speed-read novel, concluded with Colin Trevorrow’s “Jurassic World Dominion” in 2022, Universal Pictures has eyes on July 4 weekend in 2025 for another effects-heavy action-thriller. And according to The Hollywood Reporter, “John Wick” and “Bullet Train” director David Leitch will be at the helm.
The new picture will boast a screenplay by writer-director David Koepp, who co-wrote the original with Crichton in 1993 and has a solo writing credit (and second unit director credit) for 1997’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park.” Koepp got out of the way of rompin’ stompin’ ancient beasts for a while but stayed in the Spielberg orbit with co-writing duties on “War of the Worlds” and the two most recent “Indiana Jones” pictures. Spielberg and his Amblin Entertainment associates like Frank Marshall are all attached as producers to this new one.
While the sequel trilogy to the original Steven Spielberg dino-adventure “Jurassic Park,” based on Michael Crichton’s beloved speed-read novel, concluded with Colin Trevorrow’s “Jurassic World Dominion” in 2022, Universal Pictures has eyes on July 4 weekend in 2025 for another effects-heavy action-thriller. And according to The Hollywood Reporter, “John Wick” and “Bullet Train” director David Leitch will be at the helm.
The new picture will boast a screenplay by writer-director David Koepp, who co-wrote the original with Crichton in 1993 and has a solo writing credit (and second unit director credit) for 1997’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park.” Koepp got out of the way of rompin’ stompin’ ancient beasts for a while but stayed in the Spielberg orbit with co-writing duties on “War of the Worlds” and the two most recent “Indiana Jones” pictures. Spielberg and his Amblin Entertainment associates like Frank Marshall are all attached as producers to this new one.
- 2/6/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
After recently tapping David Koepp to pen the script, the makers of the new ‘Jurassic World’ film are in early talks with David Leitch to direct the next film in the billion-dollar franchise. The film is set to bow on July 2, 2025, and will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with ‘Jurassic World’ cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, reports Deadline.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley will produce and David Leitch and Kelly McCormick will also produce through 87North.
As per ‘Deadline’, the talks come as Universal Pictures is very high on Leitch’s upcoming film ‘The Fall Guy’ starring Oscar nominees Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, which opens May 3.
Leitch will be the biggest director to...
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley will produce and David Leitch and Kelly McCormick will also produce through 87North.
As per ‘Deadline’, the talks come as Universal Pictures is very high on Leitch’s upcoming film ‘The Fall Guy’ starring Oscar nominees Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, which opens May 3.
Leitch will be the biggest director to...
- 2/6/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker David Leitch is in talks to direct the next installment in the Jurassic World franchise, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Universal Pictures announced Monday that it plans to release the dinosaur-focused film on July 2, 2025. THR broke the news last month that David Koepp, who penned Steven Spielberg’s original 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park and its 1997 sequel Jurassic Park: The Lost World, is writing the follow-up to 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion.
Spielberg is set to executive produce the new movie through his company Amblin Entertainment. Fellow Jurassic Park vets Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley will also serve as producers, alongside Leitch and Kelly McCormick of 87North.
Universal executive vp production development Sara Scott and creative executive of production development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the film on the studio side.
Sources previously told THR that the forthcoming film is set to launch a “new Jurassic era,” seemingly suggesting that the characters played...
Universal Pictures announced Monday that it plans to release the dinosaur-focused film on July 2, 2025. THR broke the news last month that David Koepp, who penned Steven Spielberg’s original 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park and its 1997 sequel Jurassic Park: The Lost World, is writing the follow-up to 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion.
Spielberg is set to executive produce the new movie through his company Amblin Entertainment. Fellow Jurassic Park vets Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley will also serve as producers, alongside Leitch and Kelly McCormick of 87North.
Universal executive vp production development Sara Scott and creative executive of production development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the film on the studio side.
Sources previously told THR that the forthcoming film is set to launch a “new Jurassic era,” seemingly suggesting that the characters played...
- 2/5/2024
- by Borys Kit and Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: After recently tapping David Koepp to pen the script, Universal Pictures’ new Jurassic World pic is in early talks with David Leitch to direct the next film in the billion dollar franchise. The film is set to bow on July 2, 2025.
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley will produce and David Leitch and Kelly McCormick will also produce through 87North. Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.
The talks come as Universal is very high on Leitch’s upcoming film The Fall Guy...
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley will produce and David Leitch and Kelly McCormick will also produce through 87North. Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.
The talks come as Universal is very high on Leitch’s upcoming film The Fall Guy...
- 2/5/2024
- by Justin Kroll and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures is lining up a new entry in the Jurassic World franchise and will release Jurassic World Event Film on July 2, 2025.
Announcing the date on Monday, the studio did not say who will direct or star in the tentpole, which follows 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion (pictured).
David Leitch, who directed Universal’s upcoming summer release The Fall Guy, is reportedly circling the project.
David Koepp, who scripted 1993’s Jurassic Park, wrote the screenplay.
Universal said the upcoming tentpole will usher in “a new Jurassic era” and introduce a new storyline after Dominion concluded the Jurassic World trilogy.
Jurassic World Dominion...
Announcing the date on Monday, the studio did not say who will direct or star in the tentpole, which follows 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion (pictured).
David Leitch, who directed Universal’s upcoming summer release The Fall Guy, is reportedly circling the project.
David Koepp, who scripted 1993’s Jurassic Park, wrote the screenplay.
Universal said the upcoming tentpole will usher in “a new Jurassic era” and introduce a new storyline after Dominion concluded the Jurassic World trilogy.
Jurassic World Dominion...
- 2/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
The abrupt cancellation of “Westworld” in late 2022 marked an unceremonious ending for what was once one of HBO’s buzziest series. Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan’s adaptation of Michael Crichton’s sci-fi novel followed the employees and customers of a futuristic theme park that allowed visitors to immerse themselves in the Wild West, taking out their most violent urges on realistic androids built to resemble humans. But while its debut season was a cultural phenomenon, declining viewership and critical reception prompted HBO to part ways with the show after Season 4.
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “Westwood” star Evan Rachel Wood reflected on the show’s cancellation. She revealed that the most painful part of the process was being left in the dark about how the story would have ultimately ended.
“It was devastating in a lot of ways because, first of all, they don’t tell...
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “Westwood” star Evan Rachel Wood reflected on the show’s cancellation. She revealed that the most painful part of the process was being left in the dark about how the story would have ultimately ended.
“It was devastating in a lot of ways because, first of all, they don’t tell...
- 2/3/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
This past December marked the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter‘s Christine. To celebrate, the Losers are revisiting the 1983 adaptation of Stephen King‘s 1983 novel — more on that later — with their first Long Watch movie review episode in over a year.
Join the Losers and special guest Kayleigh Jensen of the Glitter & Gore podcast as they chart the (very) short production history from page to screen, the iconography of the Plymouth Fury, the sounds of the film, and those timeless effects.
Stream the episode below. Then return next week when the Losers celebrate Valentine’s Day by getting steamy with Stephen King’s best sex scenes. Plenty of poundcake for everyone — don’t forget the milk! For further adventures, join the Losers’ Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
You can also unlock hundreds upon hundreds of hours of exclusive...
Join the Losers and special guest Kayleigh Jensen of the Glitter & Gore podcast as they chart the (very) short production history from page to screen, the iconography of the Plymouth Fury, the sounds of the film, and those timeless effects.
Stream the episode below. Then return next week when the Losers celebrate Valentine’s Day by getting steamy with Stephen King’s best sex scenes. Plenty of poundcake for everyone — don’t forget the milk! For further adventures, join the Losers’ Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
You can also unlock hundreds upon hundreds of hours of exclusive...
- 2/2/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
The hit HBO show, Westworld, which was based on the Michael Crichton 1973 film of the same name, was a shocking and unfortunate cancellation made by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. While Zaslav has notoriously jettisoned projects in the past, Westworld was a television series that was not only up and running in its fourth season but was also a big hit for the premium cable network. The series that Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy had created was building to a fifth and final season. In the wake of the cancellation back in 2022, Nolan stated that they had been fighting to conclude the series when he told THR, “We always planned for a fifth and final season. We are still in conversations with the network. We very much hope to make them.”
Evan Rachel Wood, one of the show’s stars, would address the void left by the show’s...
Evan Rachel Wood, one of the show’s stars, would address the void left by the show’s...
- 1/30/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The Losers’ Club returns to Lisbon Falls for one last ride: Hulu’s 11.22.63.
Produced by J.J. Abrams, Stephen King, Kevin Macdonald, Bryan Burk, and Bridget Carpenter, the 2016 miniseries stars James Franco as Jake Epping, Sarah Gadon as Sadie Dunhill, and Chris Cooper as Al Templeton. It was one of the first Hulu original series, but was it a hit? Did it just come and go? Was it the true origin of the King Renaissance? The Losers weigh in.
Stream the episode below. Then return next week when the Losers turn the key on John Carpenter’s Christine as they continue to catch up on last year’s anniversaries and missed adaptations. For further adventures, join the Losers’ Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
You can also unlock hundreds upon hundreds of hours of exclusive content in The Barrens (Patreon...
Produced by J.J. Abrams, Stephen King, Kevin Macdonald, Bryan Burk, and Bridget Carpenter, the 2016 miniseries stars James Franco as Jake Epping, Sarah Gadon as Sadie Dunhill, and Chris Cooper as Al Templeton. It was one of the first Hulu original series, but was it a hit? Did it just come and go? Was it the true origin of the King Renaissance? The Losers weigh in.
Stream the episode below. Then return next week when the Losers turn the key on John Carpenter’s Christine as they continue to catch up on last year’s anniversaries and missed adaptations. For further adventures, join the Losers’ Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
You can also unlock hundreds upon hundreds of hours of exclusive content in The Barrens (Patreon...
- 1/26/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Some gigantic news today for lovers of dinosaur-centric cinema, as one of the original creatives behind "Jurassic Park" is returning to the fold more than 30 years later. The "Jurassic World" trilogy may have ended in 2022 with the release of "Jurassic World Dominion," but Universal Pictures is evidently trying to keep the series alive with a new movie -- one that might be coming our way sooner rather than later. While details are scarce for the time being, it has come to light that none other than David Koepp is writing a new movie in the franchise.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Koepp is not only writing a new "Jurassic" movie, but it is pretty far along in the development process. So much so that a 2025 release date is said to be possible, which would be downright remarkable given that this is the first thing we've officially heard about the film.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Koepp is not only writing a new "Jurassic" movie, but it is pretty far along in the development process. So much so that a 2025 release date is said to be possible, which would be downright remarkable given that this is the first thing we've officially heard about the film.
- 1/22/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
We’ve confirmed that a new Jurassic World movie, a complete reboot, is being fast-tracked at Universal with the franchise’s original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. He adapted the first two movies from 1993 and 1997’s The Lost World from Michael Crichton’s novels.
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall, and Patrick Crowley will produce.
The Jurassic movies through six titles have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide. The last installment, Jurassic World: Dominion, released in 2022 made $1 billion at the global box office.
Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall, and Patrick Crowley will produce.
The Jurassic movies through six titles have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide. The last installment, Jurassic World: Dominion, released in 2022 made $1 billion at the global box office.
Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.
- 1/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal’s dinosaurs are far from extinct.
A new movie in the “Jurassic World” franchise is currently in development at the studio, with David Koepp — who adapted the 1993 original “Jurassic World” and its 1997 sequel “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” from Michael Crichton’s bestselling novels — set to write the screenplay. The project will have an all-new storyline that is intended to launch a new era for the franchise, though it’s uncertain whether any of previous stars, including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, would return.
“Jurassic” mainstay Frank Marshall is coming back to produce, along with his regular producing partner Patrick Crowley. Steven Spielberg is executive producing through his company Amblin Entertainment. No director is attached yet.
The “Jurassic” movies are one of Universal’s most lucrative franchises, fueling a much wider financial ecosystem, from theme parks to toy licensing. All together, the...
A new movie in the “Jurassic World” franchise is currently in development at the studio, with David Koepp — who adapted the 1993 original “Jurassic World” and its 1997 sequel “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” from Michael Crichton’s bestselling novels — set to write the screenplay. The project will have an all-new storyline that is intended to launch a new era for the franchise, though it’s uncertain whether any of previous stars, including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, would return.
“Jurassic” mainstay Frank Marshall is coming back to produce, along with his regular producing partner Patrick Crowley. Steven Spielberg is executive producing through his company Amblin Entertainment. No director is attached yet.
The “Jurassic” movies are one of Universal’s most lucrative franchises, fueling a much wider financial ecosystem, from theme parks to toy licensing. All together, the...
- 1/22/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
You can’t keep a good T-Rex down.
Although it’s been two years since the last time dinosaurs roamed the Earth in 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, Universal Pictures has hardly kept it biggest franchise trapped in amber.
The studio is deep into the development of an all-new Jurassic World movie and has David Koepp back at the keyboard. Koepp was the writer of the original 1993 Jurassic Park, famously directed by Steven Spielberg, and its sequel, 1997’s Jurassic Park: The Lost World.
The project, which has been flying under the radar, is far enough along, and the script in a well-liked shape, that the studio is whispering about a possible 2025 release date.
There is no director on board, but Frank Marshall, the veteran and celebrated producer who oversaw the Jurassic World trilogy, is back producing, as is another Jurassic vet, Patrick Crowley. Spielberg will executive produce via his Amblin Entertainment banner.
Although it’s been two years since the last time dinosaurs roamed the Earth in 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, Universal Pictures has hardly kept it biggest franchise trapped in amber.
The studio is deep into the development of an all-new Jurassic World movie and has David Koepp back at the keyboard. Koepp was the writer of the original 1993 Jurassic Park, famously directed by Steven Spielberg, and its sequel, 1997’s Jurassic Park: The Lost World.
The project, which has been flying under the radar, is far enough along, and the script in a well-liked shape, that the studio is whispering about a possible 2025 release date.
There is no director on board, but Frank Marshall, the veteran and celebrated producer who oversaw the Jurassic World trilogy, is back producing, as is another Jurassic vet, Patrick Crowley. Spielberg will executive produce via his Amblin Entertainment banner.
- 1/22/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In all of Stephen King’s massive catalog, few works are as bleak as his 2010 novella collection Full Dark, No Stars. Rather than supernatural entities, these four dark tales feature human monsters and deal with the horrors that live inside the human heart. Two novellas serve as mirror images of each other, exploring the female response to predatory men. “Big Driver” follows cozy mystery writer Tess Thorne on a mission of revenge against the stranger who raped her and left her for dead. “A Good Marriage” centers Darcy Anderson, a happily married woman faced with a horrifying choice when she discovers her husband’s secret life.
Both novellas were faithfully adapted into feature films in the year 2014 – for better or worse. Premiering on Lifetime, Big Driver tackles King’s rape-revenge story with Maria Bello staring as the vigilante writer and Olympia Dukakis as her literary detective. Ann Dowd and Joan Jett...
Both novellas were faithfully adapted into feature films in the year 2014 – for better or worse. Premiering on Lifetime, Big Driver tackles King’s rape-revenge story with Maria Bello staring as the vigilante writer and Olympia Dukakis as her literary detective. Ann Dowd and Joan Jett...
- 1/19/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
If you recall from last week’s episode, we’re spending the next two months catching up on all the Stephen King adaptations and anniversaries we missed over the past year. So, to stay on theme, we’re unlocking a very topical episode of The Stephen King Archives, our Patreon exclusive imprint in which your Losers search the vault of King material – dusting off unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, coffee-stained manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. This particular entry was recorded in June 2022 and finds the Losers dusting off their copy of Stephen King’s World of Horror.
Having aired in 1986 and released on VHS in 1988, the 45-minute doc covers the works of King and his influence on pop culture. Peppered between segments with King are a number of clips from essential horror titles alongside interviews with John Carpenter, Clive Barker, Tom Savini, etc. Together, Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn,...
Having aired in 1986 and released on VHS in 1988, the 45-minute doc covers the works of King and his influence on pop culture. Peppered between segments with King are a number of clips from essential horror titles alongside interviews with John Carpenter, Clive Barker, Tom Savini, etc. Together, Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Seven years, eight seasons! The journey continues…
Join Losers Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, and Jenn Adams as they share their highlights from 2023, which includes an official audio drama and a live recording, before previewing all the books, movies, and events they’re covering throughout 2024. There will be Carrie, there will be Christine, there will be Cujo, but there will also be Hodges and Holly.
Stream the episode below and don’t forget your calendar. Then return next week when the Losers return to Dallas to cover Hulu’s 11.22.63 miniseries starring James Franco and Sarah Gadon. For further adventures, join the Losers’ Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
You can also unlock hundreds upon hundreds of hours of exclusive content in The Barrens (Patreon) — from deep dives into uncollected King works to Dark Tower detours to feature-length King commentaries to...
Join Losers Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, and Jenn Adams as they share their highlights from 2023, which includes an official audio drama and a live recording, before previewing all the books, movies, and events they’re covering throughout 2024. There will be Carrie, there will be Christine, there will be Cujo, but there will also be Hodges and Holly.
Stream the episode below and don’t forget your calendar. Then return next week when the Losers return to Dallas to cover Hulu’s 11.22.63 miniseries starring James Franco and Sarah Gadon. For further adventures, join the Losers’ Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS.
You can also unlock hundreds upon hundreds of hours of exclusive content in The Barrens (Patreon) — from deep dives into uncollected King works to Dark Tower detours to feature-length King commentaries to...
- 1/6/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Let's talk about "Twisters"! Near the end of 2022, word broke that a potential sequel to "Twister," the 1996 disaster pic starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, was in the works. At one point, Hunt was even floated as a potential director and star of the film. Then, "Top Gun: Maverick" helmer Joseph Kosinski was attached. Eventually, though, Kosinski left the project, and then things started to get interesting and/or confusing.
Kosinski was replaced by an unlikely name: Lee Isaac Chung, director of the devastating indie pic "Minari." Then, Daisy Edgar-Jones joined the cast of the film, titled "Twisters." But when news broke that Edgar-Jones was part of the cast, it came with a surprising bit of new info: the film was no longer a sequel to "Twister." Instead, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, the studios behind the pic, were calling it a "new chapter."
Now, Edgar-Jones' fellow "Twisters" cast member...
Kosinski was replaced by an unlikely name: Lee Isaac Chung, director of the devastating indie pic "Minari." Then, Daisy Edgar-Jones joined the cast of the film, titled "Twisters." But when news broke that Edgar-Jones was part of the cast, it came with a surprising bit of new info: the film was no longer a sequel to "Twister." Instead, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, the studios behind the pic, were calling it a "new chapter."
Now, Edgar-Jones' fellow "Twisters" cast member...
- 12/31/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
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