For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up-and-coming, or well-established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…
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- 4/6/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Earlier today, we shared a quote from The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day writer/director James Cameron where he expressed regret about some of the things he brought to the screen in those movies. Now, we have some positive news to share regarding the Terminator franchise: SuperHeroHype reports that the Terminator comic book license has been acquired by Dynamite Entertainment.
There have been a lot of Terminator comic books published over the decades. Marvel Comics brought us some Terminator 2 comic books back in 1991, with Malibu Comics bringing us some more T2 comics a few years later. Beckett Comics published some Terminator 3 books, Now Comics published some The Terminator books. Dark Horse Comics published a ton of Terminator-related books over the course of several years, including mini-series where the Terminator universe crossed over with the likes of RoboCop, Superman, Aliens, and Predators. Idw Publishing brought us...
There have been a lot of Terminator comic books published over the decades. Marvel Comics brought us some Terminator 2 comic books back in 1991, with Malibu Comics bringing us some more T2 comics a few years later. Beckett Comics published some Terminator 3 books, Now Comics published some The Terminator books. Dark Horse Comics published a ton of Terminator-related books over the course of several years, including mini-series where the Terminator universe crossed over with the likes of RoboCop, Superman, Aliens, and Predators. Idw Publishing brought us...
- 4/5/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Well, that was an action-packed finale!
Finally, most of the town is in on the alien joke, and the story is the better for it.
We could have spent a lot of time goofing around with Harry being a dufus in Patience, but Resident Alien Season 3 Episode 8 set him and everyone up for a crazy story expansion for a potential fourth season.
While Resident Alien hasn't been renewed yet, with word of mouth and excellent storytelling, it has to return.
Syfy hasn't had a hit this big in years, and it's not easy to build a show of this magnitude or keep up its momentum. They have done that excellently here.
The season finale didn't waste any time. There were very few normal Patience happenings, with the exception of Sheriff Mike and Deputy Liv, who will never stop bickering (and we hope they never do!).
Cletus joined their task force,...
Finally, most of the town is in on the alien joke, and the story is the better for it.
We could have spent a lot of time goofing around with Harry being a dufus in Patience, but Resident Alien Season 3 Episode 8 set him and everyone up for a crazy story expansion for a potential fourth season.
While Resident Alien hasn't been renewed yet, with word of mouth and excellent storytelling, it has to return.
Syfy hasn't had a hit this big in years, and it's not easy to build a show of this magnitude or keep up its momentum. They have done that excellently here.
The season finale didn't waste any time. There were very few normal Patience happenings, with the exception of Sheriff Mike and Deputy Liv, who will never stop bickering (and we hope they never do!).
Cletus joined their task force,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
I don’t think it’s a controversial opinion to state that, of all the RoboCop movies, only Paul Verhoeven’s original 1987 film deserves to be called a classic. However, a lot of us have always thought that the ultra-violent sequel, RoboCop 2, was better than its reputation suggests. I know from our Original Video on the movie that it has more than a few fans, so it’s exciting to reveal that RoboCop 2 is finally getting a 4K Blu-ray release via Scream Factory.
The news was broken by our friends at Blu-ray.com. The company has also licensed José Padilha’s 2014 remake for release. No RoboCop 3 yet. I suppose the company just decided to let that one go, and you can’t really blame them, as it just might be one of the worst sequels of all time.
No news yet on whether RoboCop 2 will contain any special features.
The news was broken by our friends at Blu-ray.com. The company has also licensed José Padilha’s 2014 remake for release. No RoboCop 3 yet. I suppose the company just decided to let that one go, and you can’t really blame them, as it just might be one of the worst sequels of all time.
No news yet on whether RoboCop 2 will contain any special features.
- 4/1/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: PhantomFX, an Indian VFX powerhouse that has worked on everything from The Avengers and The Walking Dead franchise to Outlander, is set to acquire a majority stake in Tippett Studio, the animation and visual effects production company of Oscar-winning filmmaker Phil Tippett.
Under the agreement, Tippett Studio will retain its name and continue to provide high-level VFX and post-production services to the major studios, networks, and independents. Tippett North America CEO Gary Mundell will stay on in his current role with a seat on the board alongside Cliff McDowell, who has now moved into the COO position for North America.
Retaining his seat on the board, Phil Tippett will continue his creative involvement with Tippett Studio, working alongside his team and those at PhantomFX to develop standalone intellectual property. The transaction represents a strategic move for both partners, as PhantomFX looks to elevate its status within the industry by...
Under the agreement, Tippett Studio will retain its name and continue to provide high-level VFX and post-production services to the major studios, networks, and independents. Tippett North America CEO Gary Mundell will stay on in his current role with a seat on the board alongside Cliff McDowell, who has now moved into the COO position for North America.
Retaining his seat on the board, Phil Tippett will continue his creative involvement with Tippett Studio, working alongside his team and those at PhantomFX to develop standalone intellectual property. The transaction represents a strategic move for both partners, as PhantomFX looks to elevate its status within the industry by...
- 3/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the greatest nights in entertainment is when the Oscars arrive to reward all the great movies of the year. In the Oscars 2024 edition of the very prestigious awards, John Cena presented the Costume Design Awards totally naked. This was one of the highlights of the night; the protagonist of Peacemaker had a very bizarre and funny moment.
The creator of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, has posted on X how he has received many messages asking for a skin of Peacemaker that looks like his appearance in the Oscars. This could be a very weird but possible variation to add to Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1 fans are asking for a skin of John Cena like the Oscars 2024 John Cena at the Oscars 2024 presenting an award
Hollywood’s biggest name came this Sunday with the Oscars 2024. The 96th Oscar award ceremony had many incredible moments, like the I’m Just...
The creator of Mortal Kombat, Ed Boon, has posted on X how he has received many messages asking for a skin of Peacemaker that looks like his appearance in the Oscars. This could be a very weird but possible variation to add to Mortal Kombat 1.
Mortal Kombat 1 fans are asking for a skin of John Cena like the Oscars 2024 John Cena at the Oscars 2024 presenting an award
Hollywood’s biggest name came this Sunday with the Oscars 2024. The 96th Oscar award ceremony had many incredible moments, like the I’m Just...
- 3/12/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
A Clockwork Orange by Graham Corcoran
The Crow by Serhan Soner
Devastator by Terry Huddleston
Dune Part Two by Matthew Ceo
Kill Bill Vol. 1 by Dave Merrell
The Legend of...
A Clockwork Orange by Graham Corcoran
The Crow by Serhan Soner
Devastator by Terry Huddleston
Dune Part Two by Matthew Ceo
Kill Bill Vol. 1 by Dave Merrell
The Legend of...
- 2/24/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
One of the most iconic franchises in pop culture is definitely Terminator. James Cameron pushed the genre to a whole new level. According to a very popular X account, a new Terminator open-world game will be revealed on February 29. The game will have some survival aspects. The company that has the rights to make video games based on this universe is Nacon.
It will present the Nacon Connect, with a lot of its games being shown in this event. This Terminator title was announced in 2022.
Nacon and a New Terminator Open-World Game The new Terminator game will be open-world.
The Terminator franchise has been around for more than 40 years since the first movie was released back in 1984. The video games based on this character were good or average at most. Thanks to Nacon, which has the rights to characters like Robocop and Rambo, a new opportunity for Terminator is ahead.
It will present the Nacon Connect, with a lot of its games being shown in this event. This Terminator title was announced in 2022.
Nacon and a New Terminator Open-World Game The new Terminator game will be open-world.
The Terminator franchise has been around for more than 40 years since the first movie was released back in 1984. The video games based on this character were good or average at most. Thanks to Nacon, which has the rights to characters like Robocop and Rambo, a new opportunity for Terminator is ahead.
- 2/22/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
THR reports that Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) is attached to star in The Memory Police, an adaptation of the acclaimed science fiction novel by Yoko Ogawa.
The Memory Police takes “place on an unnamed island off an unnamed coast where a majority of the island’s residents are subject to collective amnesia. They endure a process of forgetting things, including objects, people and daily rituals, with the amnesia enforced by an organization called The Memory Police. In the story, a novelist tries to hide her editor, who can still remember, from the Memory Police, while he encourages her to write her book.” The film adaptation will be directed by Reed Morano, best known for The Handmaid’s Tale and I Think We’re Alone Now, with Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich) penning the script.
The project will reunite Lily Gladstone with her Killers of the Flower Moon director as...
The Memory Police takes “place on an unnamed island off an unnamed coast where a majority of the island’s residents are subject to collective amnesia. They endure a process of forgetting things, including objects, people and daily rituals, with the amnesia enforced by an organization called The Memory Police. In the story, a novelist tries to hide her editor, who can still remember, from the Memory Police, while he encourages her to write her book.” The film adaptation will be directed by Reed Morano, best known for The Handmaid’s Tale and I Think We’re Alone Now, with Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich) penning the script.
The project will reunite Lily Gladstone with her Killers of the Flower Moon director as...
- 1/25/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
When you think of Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 ultraviolent crime thriller- Robocop (watch it Here)- does your brain jump straight to horror? After all, what makes a horror film? Or better yet, what made a horror film in the 80s? If you ask me, a dark sci-fi style noir film with brutal kills, body horror, excessive drugs, and, of course, even some Tna- is well suited to be on our list of iconic horror films that deserve to be praised and properly deconstructed.
Over the years, Robocop has grown to be a rather difficult franchise to get ahold of. With multiple sequels, a failed remake, and a recent hit video game- it’s safe to say that the movie that spawned such a vast catalogue must be incredibly interesting. And I’m happy to say- that it is. Robocop is a movie that packs action, suspense, political satire, Identity crisis,...
Over the years, Robocop has grown to be a rather difficult franchise to get ahold of. With multiple sequels, a failed remake, and a recent hit video game- it’s safe to say that the movie that spawned such a vast catalogue must be incredibly interesting. And I’m happy to say- that it is. Robocop is a movie that packs action, suspense, political satire, Identity crisis,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Kier Gomes
- JoBlo.com
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Anderson Grimm
Echo by Rye Coleman
Enter The Dragon by Matthew Gallagher
Ghost of Tsushima by Jack Owen
John Wick by Nuno Sarnadas
Killers of the Flower Moon...
Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Anderson Grimm
Echo by Rye Coleman
Enter The Dragon by Matthew Gallagher
Ghost of Tsushima by Jack Owen
John Wick by Nuno Sarnadas
Killers of the Flower Moon...
- 1/13/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
As far as late ‘80s and early ‘90s sci-fi goes, it’s tough to top RoboCop and Total Recall, two wildly astute takes on what the current climate was and what we could expect in the future from major corporations and technology. Not surprisingly, studios felt the need to give “updates” to both in the 21st century. For the most part, both failed. But that’s not just us saying so, as original RoboCop and Total Recall director Paul Verhoeven has chimed in with his takes on both.
Regarding Robocop, Verhoeven took issue with the 2014 movie, which starred Joel Kinnaman – who himself knew his version was far removed from the 1987 original – over its lack of subtleties and nuances, in addition to how the filmmakers tried to develop the central character. “The problem there, I felt, was that he was really aware that he lost all his legs and arms. He...
Regarding Robocop, Verhoeven took issue with the 2014 movie, which starred Joel Kinnaman – who himself knew his version was far removed from the 1987 original – over its lack of subtleties and nuances, in addition to how the filmmakers tried to develop the central character. “The problem there, I felt, was that he was really aware that he lost all his legs and arms. He...
- 1/8/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
RoboCop and Total Recall director Paul Verhoeven says he’d make another sci-fi film in the vein of those classics if it were offered. “I haven’t seen it,” he said.
RoboCop, Total Recall and Starship Troopers, released in 1987, 1990 and 1997 respectively, are among the greatest sci-fi films ever made. Darkly, violently satirical and loaded with sly humour, they carry all the manic energy of the director behind them – Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven.
By the millennium, however, the independent studio system that gave Verhoeven the latitude to make those films had gone, and 2000’s Hollow Man – an invisible Kevin Bacon thriller even Verhoeven admitted he was disappointed with – marked the end of his movie-making period in America. After that, Verhoeven made smaller-scale but no less edgy films like Black Book, Elle and the saucy nun drama, Benedetta.
In a new interview with Metrograph's Eric Kohn (as picked up by IndieWire), Verhoeven...
RoboCop, Total Recall and Starship Troopers, released in 1987, 1990 and 1997 respectively, are among the greatest sci-fi films ever made. Darkly, violently satirical and loaded with sly humour, they carry all the manic energy of the director behind them – Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven.
By the millennium, however, the independent studio system that gave Verhoeven the latitude to make those films had gone, and 2000’s Hollow Man – an invisible Kevin Bacon thriller even Verhoeven admitted he was disappointed with – marked the end of his movie-making period in America. After that, Verhoeven made smaller-scale but no less edgy films like Black Book, Elle and the saucy nun drama, Benedetta.
In a new interview with Metrograph's Eric Kohn (as picked up by IndieWire), Verhoeven...
- 1/8/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
We still don’t know exactly when Netflix will release the R-rated extended cut of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, but it sounds like it will be a very different movie.
During an interview with Yahoo, Zack Snyder was asked what fans can expect from the Rebel Moon extended cut. “Way more brutal. More bizarre,” Snyder teased. “Verhoeven-esque. More RoboCop than you know… in the way that it uses violence as another character. And there’s a lot of sex in it, and sci-fi fantasy.“
Related Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver: Zack Snyder breaks down the teaser in new video
Rebel Moon co-writer Kurt Johnstad also spilled a few details on the extended cut while speaking with THR. “There’s definitely a lot more story at the front of the movie,” Johnstad said. “You’re definitely going to get a lot more Jimmy and see his arc, and you...
During an interview with Yahoo, Zack Snyder was asked what fans can expect from the Rebel Moon extended cut. “Way more brutal. More bizarre,” Snyder teased. “Verhoeven-esque. More RoboCop than you know… in the way that it uses violence as another character. And there’s a lot of sex in it, and sci-fi fantasy.“
Related Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver: Zack Snyder breaks down the teaser in new video
Rebel Moon co-writer Kurt Johnstad also spilled a few details on the extended cut while speaking with THR. “There’s definitely a lot more story at the front of the movie,” Johnstad said. “You’re definitely going to get a lot more Jimmy and see his arc, and you...
- 12/28/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The late 20th century was a wild time to be a kid immersed in the world of pop culture. It was the period that produced Jessica Rabbit, a cartoon character you felt embarrassed to watch with your parents, and a time when stores regularly stocked movie tie-in toys linked to “kid-friendly” fare like Aliens and Terminator 2.
It seemed like nothing was off the table and that was certainly the case in the world of cartoons. Eager to cash in on the appeal of cinematic properties in a way that would give even the MCU pause for thought, a glut of animated shows inspired by movies featuring torture, nudity, beheadings, and buckets of toxic waste found their way onto the small screen. In most cases, the cartoons spawned rarely stuck around for long, but today they stand as examples of a weird and wonderful chapter in the history of small screen entertainment.
It seemed like nothing was off the table and that was certainly the case in the world of cartoons. Eager to cash in on the appeal of cinematic properties in a way that would give even the MCU pause for thought, a glut of animated shows inspired by movies featuring torture, nudity, beheadings, and buckets of toxic waste found their way onto the small screen. In most cases, the cartoons spawned rarely stuck around for long, but today they stand as examples of a weird and wonderful chapter in the history of small screen entertainment.
- 11/30/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Hopefully, everyone had a good Thanksgiving weekend, but now we head into December with what has regularly been a down weekend by comparison. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
In this case, December kicks off with “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” the latest concert doc released by AMC after the enormous success of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which has surpassed $175 million domestically. Beyoncé Knowles is an equally popular entertainer and pop icon, whose “Renaissance Tour” ended up bringing in $580 million over 56 shows – yeah, I did the math and that means she made $10 million per night?! Beyoncé’s fans have heard murmurings about this movie for some time, but now they’ll have a chance to see it with a release into thousands of theaters, including large format premium screens like IMAX.
Beyoncé might not have quite the social media presence and rapport as the one between Swift with her fans,...
In this case, December kicks off with “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” the latest concert doc released by AMC after the enormous success of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which has surpassed $175 million domestically. Beyoncé Knowles is an equally popular entertainer and pop icon, whose “Renaissance Tour” ended up bringing in $580 million over 56 shows – yeah, I did the math and that means she made $10 million per night?! Beyoncé’s fans have heard murmurings about this movie for some time, but now they’ll have a chance to see it with a release into thousands of theaters, including large format premium screens like IMAX.
Beyoncé might not have quite the social media presence and rapport as the one between Swift with her fans,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Bloody Disgusting’s Screambox is incredibly proud to be the streaming home of RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, a four-part Screambox Original Series that dives deep into the making of Paul Verhoeven’s iconic classic, RoboCop. In addition to all four episodes now streaming only on Screambox, you can also grab a physical copy on Blu-ray now.
While we released the documentary series this past Halloween season, RoboDoc has had a good bit of viral fame on social media this week. Why, you ask? Because of one particular behind the scenes anecdote that’s relayed in the series, which fans have been sharing around.
In this clip from RoboDoc, weapons master Randy E. Moore shares a story about RoboCop star Peter Weller, who one day had a serious craving for Oreos on the set of the film.
“I went upstairs and I was carrying about eight Oreos in a stack,...
While we released the documentary series this past Halloween season, RoboDoc has had a good bit of viral fame on social media this week. Why, you ask? Because of one particular behind the scenes anecdote that’s relayed in the series, which fans have been sharing around.
In this clip from RoboDoc, weapons master Randy E. Moore shares a story about RoboCop star Peter Weller, who one day had a serious craving for Oreos on the set of the film.
“I went upstairs and I was carrying about eight Oreos in a stack,...
- 11/15/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
When Robocop was first released back in 1987, critics and audiences alike showed their appreciation for Peter Weller, who starred in the title role. The fact that Weller was able to make the character work was a testament to both his work ethic and acting abilities — within a film in which the gore and mayhem was almost cartoon-like, Robocop himself maintained a grounded demeanor. Part of that had to do with an old habit of Weller’s that he put in place: Whenever he was on the set, at the time of the Robocop 2 he told us, he wasn’t Peter, he was Robocop. (Click on the media bar below to hear Peter Weller) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Peter_weller_RoboCop_.mp3 Robocop and Robocop 2 are available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
The post No ‘Robocop’ Identity Crisis For Peter Weller appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
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- 11/3/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 film RoboCop has withstood the test of time. A whip-smart satire of the police industrial complex and capitalism, it has a unique and grimy flavor that’s rarely been replicated. And the premise of normal police officer Alex Murphy being turned into an unstoppable crime-stopping machine has an appeal that feels tailor made for video games. Years have passed and the RoboCop franchise has received numerous video game adaptations that range from arcade side scrollers to fighting games. Yet none have captured the feeling of the original film and the balance of style and substance it carried. None have ever made the player truly feel like a one-man war on crime in the streets of Detroit. None have ever really felt like RoboCop.
I’m wildly pleased to say that RoboCop: Rogue City changes all of that.
Developed by Teyon (known for their work on the underrated...
I’m wildly pleased to say that RoboCop: Rogue City changes all of that.
Developed by Teyon (known for their work on the underrated...
- 11/1/2023
- by Reyna Cervantes
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sneak Peek the new "RoboCop: Rogue City" first-person shooter game, set in 'Old Detroit', developed by Teyon and published by Nacon, based on the "RoboCop" films, with actor Peter Weller reprising his role as 'Murphy', available November 2, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S:
"... set between the films "RoboCop 2" and "RoboCop 3", playing as 'RoboCop', the player must clear the city of criminals, conduct investigations and can also give out parking tickets. 'Anne Lewis', RoboCop's police partner from the films, accompanies the player.
"The player's primary weapon is RoboCop's 'Auto 9' gun, which has unlimited ammunition. Weapons dropped by enemies can also be picked up by the player and used . Items in the game's environments, including exploding barrels and televisions sets, can also be flung around.
"Due to RoboCop's metal exterior, he takes only minimal damage from gunfire. The player also starts out with several abilities,...
"... set between the films "RoboCop 2" and "RoboCop 3", playing as 'RoboCop', the player must clear the city of criminals, conduct investigations and can also give out parking tickets. 'Anne Lewis', RoboCop's police partner from the films, accompanies the player.
"The player's primary weapon is RoboCop's 'Auto 9' gun, which has unlimited ammunition. Weapons dropped by enemies can also be picked up by the player and used . Items in the game's environments, including exploding barrels and televisions sets, can also be flung around.
"Due to RoboCop's metal exterior, he takes only minimal damage from gunfire. The player also starts out with several abilities,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
RoboCop: Rogue City is a first-person shooter set between the second and third RoboCop movies. Developed by Teyon (Terminator: Resistance), it follows our titular hero (wonderfully voiced by the irreplaceable Peter Weller) as he fights crime in Old Detroit and solves a slowly unraveling mystery. Along the way, RoboCop acquires gear, completes sidequests in vaguely open environments, and earns upgrades via a simple Xp system.
If you checked out towards the end of that description…well, I can’t blame you. The same words could easily describe any number of recent games (and more than a few adaptions). Rogue City doesn’t necessarily make a great first impression, and I’m not just talking about the game’s back-of-box credentials. Its outdated visuals, numerous technical problems, and the generally unrefined nature of the entire experience have already turned off more than a few potential fans. From bugs and half-finished...
If you checked out towards the end of that description…well, I can’t blame you. The same words could easily describe any number of recent games (and more than a few adaptions). Rogue City doesn’t necessarily make a great first impression, and I’m not just talking about the game’s back-of-box credentials. Its outdated visuals, numerous technical problems, and the generally unrefined nature of the entire experience have already turned off more than a few potential fans. From bugs and half-finished...
- 10/31/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
The first-person-shooter video game RoboCop: Rogue City, which features the return of Peter Weller as the iconic hero RoboCop, is set to be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store this Thursday, November 2nd. To remind us the game is right around the corner, a new trailer has arrived online – but this one only features a brief glimpse of the game. Instead, it’s mostly a live-action short in which we see RoboCop out on patrol. You can watch this live-action trailer in the embed above.
Peter Weller provides the voice of RoboCop in the video game, but of course they didn’t make the 76-year-old put on a costume or sit in the makeup chair for the live-action trailer.
RoboCop: Rogue City was developed by Teyon, the company that was behind Terminator: Resistance and Rambo: The Video Game. It has been said...
Peter Weller provides the voice of RoboCop in the video game, but of course they didn’t make the 76-year-old put on a costume or sit in the makeup chair for the live-action trailer.
RoboCop: Rogue City was developed by Teyon, the company that was behind Terminator: Resistance and Rambo: The Video Game. It has been said...
- 10/31/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
If ever a character was born to headline a video game, it’s RoboCop. His main interaction with the world is through violence, and he’s capable of taking immense punishment from enemy henchmen in the process. As dystopic Detroit’s lone cyborg enforcer, he’s the center of every story, always entrusted with some critical mission. All the little quirks we’ve accepted as inherent to a center-of-the-universe video game protagonist are simply part of his character.
The only problem is that RoboCop isn’t very nimble. He’s unable to crouch or jump, and he can’t move at a pace faster than a brisk stroll. The ideal RoboCop game, then, likely involves the static shootouts of a light gun cabinet. But those are out of fashion, so RoboCop: Rogue City is instead a shooter with light open-world elements, RPG progression, and no shortage of mechanized toddling between quest markers.
The only problem is that RoboCop isn’t very nimble. He’s unable to crouch or jump, and he can’t move at a pace faster than a brisk stroll. The ideal RoboCop game, then, likely involves the static shootouts of a light gun cabinet. But those are out of fashion, so RoboCop: Rogue City is instead a shooter with light open-world elements, RPG progression, and no shortage of mechanized toddling between quest markers.
- 10/31/2023
- by Steven Scaife
- Slant Magazine
RoboCop: Rogue City arrives later this week, and in anticipation, Teyon has released a new live-action trailer for Rogue City that sees RoboCop ride out once again into the streets of Old Detroit to combat crime. The trailer is admittedly a bit more lighthearted than the grittiness that one would expect from RoboCop, and it’s not Derek Mears under the helmet this time or Peter Weller, but hey, it’s fun!
The story for Rogue City takes place between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3, and sees RoboCop (played once again by Peter Weller) caught up in the gang violence in Old Detroit. Making matters worse is that the gangs have decided to throw in with the “new guy in town”. Previously unknown to the police, this new figure is behind a rash of disappearances, a variety of brazen crimes of all kinds and the trafficking of Nuke.
Complicating...
The story for Rogue City takes place between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3, and sees RoboCop (played once again by Peter Weller) caught up in the gang violence in Old Detroit. Making matters worse is that the gangs have decided to throw in with the “new guy in town”. Previously unknown to the police, this new figure is behind a rash of disappearances, a variety of brazen crimes of all kinds and the trafficking of Nuke.
Complicating...
- 10/31/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
If there's a constant with cinematic sci-fi franchises, it's this: costume changes between movies allow for more toy designs, and thus sales. If there's a constant for sci-fi movies based on comics, it's that costumes will nearly always get a "more cinematic" redesign. Sometimes, that aligns with what the public wants, like Michael Keaton's 1989 Batsuit, which allayed fears that a less-muscular actor could play an intimidating superhero. Other times, it seems so out of left-field that we wonder what all involved were thinking.
This list encompasses many of these, and more. Whether they be alterations made in adaptation, in between sequels, or as supposed upgrades, the costume changes that follow are those which have engendered the most debate among sci-fi film fans. Sometimes, the debate clearly landed in favor of the initial skepticism. Other times, the changes actually worked for the specific story being told. Either way, as more generations continue to discover these titles,...
This list encompasses many of these, and more. Whether they be alterations made in adaptation, in between sequels, or as supposed upgrades, the costume changes that follow are those which have engendered the most debate among sci-fi film fans. Sometimes, the debate clearly landed in favor of the initial skepticism. Other times, the changes actually worked for the specific story being told. Either way, as more generations continue to discover these titles,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- Slash Film
After binge-watching the excellent Screambox Original series RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, you’re probably eager to get going in Teyon’s RoboCop: Rogue City. And if you’re still not up on what’s going on, Teyon has released a new story trailer to get you up to speed on RoboCop: Rogue City. In addition, more footage of Rogue City in action was revealed during the recent Xbox Showcase.
The story for Rogue City takes place between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3, and sees RoboCop (played once again by Peter Weller) caught up in the gang violence in Old Detroit. Making matters worse is that the gangs have decided to throw in with the “new guy in town”. Previously unknown to the police, this new figure is behind a rash of disappearances, a variety of brazen crimes of all kinds and the trafficking of Nuke.
Complicating RoboCop’s mission...
The story for Rogue City takes place between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3, and sees RoboCop (played once again by Peter Weller) caught up in the gang violence in Old Detroit. Making matters worse is that the gangs have decided to throw in with the “new guy in town”. Previously unknown to the police, this new figure is behind a rash of disappearances, a variety of brazen crimes of all kinds and the trafficking of Nuke.
Complicating RoboCop’s mission...
- 10/27/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sneak Peek the new "RoboCop: Rogue City" first-person shooter game, set in 'Old Detroit', developed by Teyon and published by Nacon, based on the "RoboCop" films, with actor Peter Weller reprising his role as 'Murphy', available November 2, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S:
"... set between the films "RoboCop 2" and "RoboCop 3", playing as 'RoboCop', the player must clear the city of criminals, conduct investigations and can also give out parking tickets. 'Anne Lewis', RoboCop's police partner from the films, accompanies the player.
"The player's primary weapon is RoboCop's 'Auto 9' gun, which has unlimited ammunition. Weapons dropped by enemies can also be picked up by the player and used . Items in the game's environments, including exploding barrels and televisions sets, can also be flung around.
"Due to RoboCop's metal exterior, he takes only minimal damage from gunfire. The player also starts out with several abilities,...
"... set between the films "RoboCop 2" and "RoboCop 3", playing as 'RoboCop', the player must clear the city of criminals, conduct investigations and can also give out parking tickets. 'Anne Lewis', RoboCop's police partner from the films, accompanies the player.
"The player's primary weapon is RoboCop's 'Auto 9' gun, which has unlimited ammunition. Weapons dropped by enemies can also be picked up by the player and used . Items in the game's environments, including exploding barrels and televisions sets, can also be flung around.
"Due to RoboCop's metal exterior, he takes only minimal damage from gunfire. The player also starts out with several abilities,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Following on from the first image of Peter Dinklage in melty character as Winston Gooze Aka The Toxic Avenger, the trailer has burst onto the screen as a heady, bloody blend of Tim & Eric and RoboCop. check it out…
Written and directed by Macon Blair, this new take on Toxie is a reimagining of the 1984 low-budget Troma cult classic about a janitor who becomes a disfigured, musclebound superhero after falling into a barrel of toxic waste. "Similar to the original Toxic Avenger, he's singularly unqualified to be a hero," :a[Blair tells Entertainment Weekly]{href='https://ew.com/movies/the-toxic-avenger-photos-elijah-wood-peter-dinklage-kevin-bacon/' }. "He's not especially brave, he's not especially crafty, but he has his heart in the right place, and he starts taking it to the limit when he's pushed into a corner." And, from the looks of the main picture, a tutu?
Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon are...
Written and directed by Macon Blair, this new take on Toxie is a reimagining of the 1984 low-budget Troma cult classic about a janitor who becomes a disfigured, musclebound superhero after falling into a barrel of toxic waste. "Similar to the original Toxic Avenger, he's singularly unqualified to be a hero," :a[Blair tells Entertainment Weekly]{href='https://ew.com/movies/the-toxic-avenger-photos-elijah-wood-peter-dinklage-kevin-bacon/' }. "He's not especially brave, he's not especially crafty, but he has his heart in the right place, and he starts taking it to the limit when he's pushed into a corner." And, from the looks of the main picture, a tutu?
Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon are...
- 10/1/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
The recent trend of docu-feature series exploring the history of popular IPs is gradually becoming popular among dedicated fans due to how genuinely interesting and informative they can be. The most recently released among such ventures is the first season of Robodoc: The Creation of Robocop, a Screambox original, which takes a look back at the excruciating production process, development, and brainstorming that went behind the 1987 sci-fi classic Robocop. The movie is still considered one of the topmost sci-fi pieces ever released by Western media, which was not only topical and philosophical but it has also proven itself to be timeless, at least in the current era more than ever.
The four one-hour-long episodes, which include excerpts from detailed narrations of the chief creator duo Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, director Paul Verhoeven, the Robocop actor Peter Weller himself, cinematographer Josh Vacano, production designer Phil Tippett, William Sandell (Rob Bottin...
The four one-hour-long episodes, which include excerpts from detailed narrations of the chief creator duo Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, director Paul Verhoeven, the Robocop actor Peter Weller himself, cinematographer Josh Vacano, production designer Phil Tippett, William Sandell (Rob Bottin...
- 9/26/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
When Guardians of the Galaxy was first announced, many believed that it would be the first flop of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The characters, which included a talking raccoon and a sentient tree, were completely unknown to mainstream audiences. However, James Gunn had a groundbreaking vision for what would become one of Marvel’s most popular series, but that vision might have been quite different if the actors he originally had in mind for the leading roles in Guardians of the Galaxy were cast.
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In the Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 documentary on Disney+ (via ComicBookMovie), James Gunn said that none of the actors in his original pitch ended up playing the characters, with the exception of one.
“When I first went to Marvel and I pitched ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,...
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In the Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 documentary on Disney+ (via ComicBookMovie), James Gunn said that none of the actors in his original pitch ended up playing the characters, with the exception of one.
“When I first went to Marvel and I pitched ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The fourth and final episode in the must-see four-part Screambox Original series RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop is now streaming on Screambox. The fourth episode is a blast, celebrating the timeless cult classic’s staying power. Watch it now!
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more.
In Episode 1, “Destination Delta City,” take a deep dive into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece RoboCop. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast & crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.
In Episode 2, “Verhoeven’s Mantra,” with the production in full swing,...
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more.
In Episode 1, “Destination Delta City,” take a deep dive into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece RoboCop. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast & crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.
In Episode 2, “Verhoeven’s Mantra,” with the production in full swing,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
If you haven’t checked out the RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop series on Screambox yet, you are missing out. It’s hands down one of the best documentaries ever made… and it’s not even over yet!
Tomorrow will see the release of the final episode, in which a movie icon is unleashed to the world, creating an unforgettable legacy with lasting memories for the people who lived through its production.
In Dread Central‘s exclusive clip, get a sneak peek at how the film was received upon its initial release and how the cast and crew remember this iconic and monumental occasion.
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller,...
Tomorrow will see the release of the final episode, in which a movie icon is unleashed to the world, creating an unforgettable legacy with lasting memories for the people who lived through its production.
In Dread Central‘s exclusive clip, get a sneak peek at how the film was received upon its initial release and how the cast and crew remember this iconic and monumental occasion.
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first and second episodes in the must-see four-part Screambox Original series RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop are now streaming, with additional installments dropping weekly!
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more.
In Episode 1, “Destination Delta City,” take a deep dive into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece RoboCop. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast & crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.’
In today’s Episode 2, “Verhoeven’s Mantra,” with the production in full swing, a notoriously demanding, volatile and mad-genius of a director in Paul...
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more.
In Episode 1, “Destination Delta City,” take a deep dive into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece RoboCop. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast & crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.’
In today’s Episode 2, “Verhoeven’s Mantra,” with the production in full swing, a notoriously demanding, volatile and mad-genius of a director in Paul...
- 9/5/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
We’ll have to wait a little longer before we can start serving the public trust in RoboCop: Rogue City. Developer Teyon took to X/Twitter to announce that the game will be pushed back from its original September release for PC and consoles to a more definitive November 2.
This delay comes after Teyon had shown off a new gameplay trailer, along with several minutes of gameplay footage, at Gamescom last week. Furthermore, no mention of the delay was made last week. The developer also didn’t explain the reasoning for the delay, though given how stacked September and October are with highly-anticipated titles, it’s probably not a stretch to have that as a reason for Rogue City‘s delay.
Rogue City will take place between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3, and sees RoboCop (played once again by Peter Weller) investigating a series of crimes in Detroit, along with...
This delay comes after Teyon had shown off a new gameplay trailer, along with several minutes of gameplay footage, at Gamescom last week. Furthermore, no mention of the delay was made last week. The developer also didn’t explain the reasoning for the delay, though given how stacked September and October are with highly-anticipated titles, it’s probably not a stretch to have that as a reason for Rogue City‘s delay.
Rogue City will take place between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3, and sees RoboCop (played once again by Peter Weller) investigating a series of crimes in Detroit, along with...
- 8/30/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first episode in the must-see four-part Screambox Original series RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop is now streaming, with additional installments dropping weekly!
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more.
In Episode 1 “Destination Delta City”, ‘Who is he? What is he? Where does he come from?’ Take a deep dive into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece RoboCop. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast & crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.
Dead or alive, you’re watching this series…
Stream Episode 1 Exclusively On Screambox!
Part man. Part machine.
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more.
In Episode 1 “Destination Delta City”, ‘Who is he? What is he? Where does he come from?’ Take a deep dive into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece RoboCop. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast & crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.
Dead or alive, you’re watching this series…
Stream Episode 1 Exclusively On Screambox!
Part man. Part machine.
- 8/29/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first episode in the must-see four-part Screambox Original series RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop releases this Tuesday, August 29, with additional installments dropping weekly!
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more.
In Episode 1 “Destination Delta City”, ‘Who is he? What is he? Where does he come from?’ Take a deep dive into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece RoboCop. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast & crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.
Dead or alive, you’re watching this series…
Stream Episode 1 Exclusively On Screambox Tomorrow!
Part man.
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on Screambox), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more.
In Episode 1 “Destination Delta City”, ‘Who is he? What is he? Where does he come from?’ Take a deep dive into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece RoboCop. Hear the origins of how Orion Pictures assembled a magnificent cast & crew, who unbeknownst to them, have signed up for a turbulent and career-defining ride.
Dead or alive, you’re watching this series…
Stream Episode 1 Exclusively On Screambox Tomorrow!
Part man.
- 8/28/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first episode in the must-see four-part Screambox Original series RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop streams next Tuesday, August 29, on Screambox, with additional installments dropping weekly.
For the physical collector, we have both a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray available for pre-order at Amazon and a SteelBook Exclusive to Walmart (these are extremely limited and typically sell out), both releasing on October 17th.
As of this writing, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop is currently a #1 best seller on Amazon, with Screambox’s Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story and Living With Chucky also both charting in the “Documentaries” section.
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (also available as a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray or SteelBook), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller,...
For the physical collector, we have both a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray available for pre-order at Amazon and a SteelBook Exclusive to Walmart (these are extremely limited and typically sell out), both releasing on October 17th.
As of this writing, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop is currently a #1 best seller on Amazon, with Screambox’s Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story and Living With Chucky also both charting in the “Documentaries” section.
From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (also available as a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray or SteelBook), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo races into theaters this week. It’s a video game adaptation, but an interesting twist on one. It’s also a change of pace for the filmmaker, as he’s known for his career in sci-fi movies with social messages. Blomkamp hit instant recognition for his debut with District 9, and his filmography since has been divisive. However, the filmmaker had set his sights on a couple of franchises that he was once attached to, then both ultimately fell through. Most famously, he was to helm an Alien 5 sequel off the strength of his proposed concept art. Then, he was slated to make a direct sequel to Robocop until that project fell by the wayside as well.
His Alien 5 was jettisoned in favor of Ridley Scott, the director of the original 1979 film, when he decided to pursue his sequel to Prometheus, which also served as an Alien prequel.
His Alien 5 was jettisoned in favor of Ridley Scott, the director of the original 1979 film, when he decided to pursue his sequel to Prometheus, which also served as an Alien prequel.
- 8/25/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Given his grounding in visceral horror and thrillers laced with a mischievous vein of dark humor, Ben Wheatley seemed an intriguing choice to take the directing reins on Meg 2: The Trench, the sequel to the 2018 B-movie about a megalodon terrorizing a bunch of scientists and Jason Statham before homing in on a buffet of beachgoers.
The good news is that Statham’s back, bringing his rugged charm and tough-guy self-irony to sparkling dialogue like “I’ve got this,” “Shit!” and “See ya later, chum,” that last one delivered as he dispatches a prehistoric shark. The disappointing news is that the big, dumb fun promised by a terrific trailer — ingeniously cut to the 1977 Heart banger, “Barracuda” — only materializes intermittently in a movie that too often struggles to find the balance between suspense and monster-size silliness.
To be fair to Wheatley, the Brit director is not helped much by Jon Hoeber,...
The good news is that Statham’s back, bringing his rugged charm and tough-guy self-irony to sparkling dialogue like “I’ve got this,” “Shit!” and “See ya later, chum,” that last one delivered as he dispatches a prehistoric shark. The disappointing news is that the big, dumb fun promised by a terrific trailer — ingeniously cut to the 1977 Heart banger, “Barracuda” — only materializes intermittently in a movie that too often struggles to find the balance between suspense and monster-size silliness.
To be fair to Wheatley, the Brit director is not helped much by Jon Hoeber,...
- 8/3/2023
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Screambox announced their lineup of programming for the month of August. Subscribers will get to watch two documentaris about Robocop and Clue. The Dutch supernatural comedy The Ghastly Brothers kicks off the month. Later on there is the Australian found footage horror Subject. Screambox has revealed the new films that are joining the horror streaming service in August, including RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Who Done It: The Clue Documentary, Subject, Ghastly Brothers, and more. Ghastly Brothers is streaming exclusively on Screambox today. The Dutch supernatural comedy harkens back to such gateway horrors as Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, and Goosebumps. Coming August 8, Screambox Exclusive Who Done It: The Clue Documentary is a movie about the movie...
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- 8/2/2023
- Screen Anarchy
Intro: Just like any successful movie franchise from any particular decade, there’s one unwritten rule; if it’s much loved, generated enough in box office returns, and is clearly still a relevant IP, you know what to eventually expect. Yup, that’s right movie-fans – a remake! Love em’ or loathe em’ they’re not going away anytime soon, and sometimes they can not only offer a fascinating take on the original movie but also enhance the legacy by bringing in a whole new audience. 1982’s The Thing is an incredible remake of the 1951 original, along with similarly effective fellow horror remake The Fly from 1986. Also, more recently we’ve had gems such as Martin Scorsese’s The Departed, the hugely popular A Star is Born and, of course, The Wicker Man. Okay, maybe not that particular example, but Nicolas Cage randomly punching people in a bear suit has to hold some value to movie-fans,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
Countless RoboCop action figures have been released over the years, but Neca is taking a different approach with their next one. It’s not a RoboCop figure, it’s an Alex Murphy figure!
Depicting Peter Weller Before he was reborn as RoboCop, Neca’s latest RoboCop figure is on display at San Diego Comic-Con this week, and Toyark snapped some photos.
The upcoming action figure is based on Alex Murphy’s shockingly gruesome murder in the original classic, featuring alternate heads and even battle-damaged gore effects.
An alternate chest piece is riddled with bullet wounds, for starters, while an alternate half-arm allows you to recreate Alex Murphy’s bloody demise from the movie.
As far as action figures go, this one is a bloody mess. And we love it.
Head over to Toyark.com for much more Sdcc 2023 coverage.
Photo Credit: Toyark.com
Photo Credit: Toyark.com
Photo Credit: Toyark.
Depicting Peter Weller Before he was reborn as RoboCop, Neca’s latest RoboCop figure is on display at San Diego Comic-Con this week, and Toyark snapped some photos.
The upcoming action figure is based on Alex Murphy’s shockingly gruesome murder in the original classic, featuring alternate heads and even battle-damaged gore effects.
An alternate chest piece is riddled with bullet wounds, for starters, while an alternate half-arm allows you to recreate Alex Murphy’s bloody demise from the movie.
As far as action figures go, this one is a bloody mess. And we love it.
Head over to Toyark.com for much more Sdcc 2023 coverage.
Photo Credit: Toyark.com
Photo Credit: Toyark.com
Photo Credit: Toyark.
- 7/21/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
After such adaptations like the Uncharted movie or HBO’s wildly popular The Last of Us, Sony has a great list of titles from their Playstation library that could easily translate to the big screen. However, when it comes to sports games, there isn’t much of a narrative from which to draw source material. The closest option would likely be to do an adaptation of a story mode, like in Madden or Fight Night Champion. However, Sony would interestingly take a unique approach in bringing a game like Gran Turismo to life in movie theaters. The second trailer for Gran Turismo has just dropped from Sony. And while a sports game would include real-life athletes or participants to be made playable for the gamers, it would be inevitable to draw from real life when adapting to a live-action film. The synopsis for the film reads, “Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough,...
- 7/20/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Intro: There’s a scene, roughly half way through the much maligned Robocop 3, in which the eponymous law enforcer is malfunctioning, battered and bruised, which is almost the perfect metaphor for the franchise at this point. As outlined in our previous video in this series, Robocop 2 may have had its fair share of issues, but alongside the annoying characters and a frustratingly dumbed down hero, it’s actually a pretty decent movie. It was just nowhere near the sequel it could so easily have been. Which leads us to part three, which is, well…Where do we start? Historically, in the wonderful world of movies in which we all often reside, part three’s, and later sequels to popular franchises, have that nagging tendency to Look like they should, but for the most part, this familiarity leads to something so very, very…Wrong! Beverley Hills Cop 3 lost all...
- 7/3/2023
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
Mvd Entertainment will release Swamp Thing on July 25th , presenting 4K Uhd and Blu-ray editions that contain both the US theatrical PG cut, along with the unrated international version of the film:
Press Release: Swamp Thing is an American superhero horror film written and directed by Wes Craven, based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. It tells the story of a brilliant scientist, Dr. Alec Holland and a government agent, Alice Cable who have developed a secret formula that could end world hunger and change civilization forever. Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis, Arcane is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. Looting the lab and kidnapping Cable, Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mutated by his own formula, Holland becomes “Swamp Thing” - a half...
Press Release: Swamp Thing is an American superhero horror film written and directed by Wes Craven, based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. It tells the story of a brilliant scientist, Dr. Alec Holland and a government agent, Alice Cable who have developed a secret formula that could end world hunger and change civilization forever. Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis, Arcane is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. Looting the lab and kidnapping Cable, Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mutated by his own formula, Holland becomes “Swamp Thing” - a half...
- 6/21/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
A good franchise is hard to kill. Bad ones, like the seven-film torture device Police Academy, can be even harder to exterminate. But sometimes doomed series are finally put out of their misery. Up on the shelf they go, doomed to a future of languishing on lists like this one.
The murder weapon is usually money. More specifically, the lack thereof. A big enough failure means a franchise won’t get another chance to pull their act together, and the most spectacular bombs get to live on as warnings to future film students. Even more interesting are the ones that aren’t total flops, the movies that maybe made a profit, but one so small or negligible that their studios decided to put that old franchise to bed, anyway. Here are 15 movies that killed their respective franchises for good.
Song of the Thin Man (1947)
Nick and Nora Charles are murder mystery elites,...
The murder weapon is usually money. More specifically, the lack thereof. A big enough failure means a franchise won’t get another chance to pull their act together, and the most spectacular bombs get to live on as warnings to future film students. Even more interesting are the ones that aren’t total flops, the movies that maybe made a profit, but one so small or negligible that their studios decided to put that old franchise to bed, anyway. Here are 15 movies that killed their respective franchises for good.
Song of the Thin Man (1947)
Nick and Nora Charles are murder mystery elites,...
- 6/19/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
When you’ve managed to catch lightning in a bottle once, with one of the most revered, beloved, exciting, brutal and iconic movies as 1987’s Robocop, how on earth do you follow it up? Well, it appears from revisiting the much maligned sequel for this retrospective, you make it louder, flashier and, well, a Lot dumber. That’s not to say that Robocop 2 is necessarily a bad movie, it’s just that it had some very broad, metallic, shoulders to follow. So, yes folk, we’re traveling back to dystopian Detroit for the sequel to Paul Verhoeven’s classic original to see what the late, great The Empire Strikes Back director, Irvin Kerschner could pull out of the bag for the much anticipated sequel. When trying to replace a director as ‘edgy’ and formidable as Verhoeven it was certainly wise to pick somebody who had, arguably, delivered The greatest...
- 6/13/2023
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
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!
Crimson Peak Vinyl Soundtrack from Waxwork Records
Crimson Peak’s original motion picture soundtrack is available on 2xLP vinyl for $40 via Waxwork Records. The score is composed by Fernando Velázquez.
Between Jérémy Pailler’s ethereal artwork on the gatefold jacket and the “Ice Blue & Red Clay” splatter color vinyl, not to mention Velázquez’s haunting music, this is certain to be one of the most beautiful records in your collection.
My Best Friend Is a Vampire Blu-ray from Lionsgate
My Best Friend Is a Vampire will be released on Blu-ray on July 25 as the 30th installment in Lionsgate’s Vestron Video Collector’s Series. Matthew Therrien designed the cover art for the 1987 horror-comedy.
Also known...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Crimson Peak Vinyl Soundtrack from Waxwork Records
Crimson Peak’s original motion picture soundtrack is available on 2xLP vinyl for $40 via Waxwork Records. The score is composed by Fernando Velázquez.
Between Jérémy Pailler’s ethereal artwork on the gatefold jacket and the “Ice Blue & Red Clay” splatter color vinyl, not to mention Velázquez’s haunting music, this is certain to be one of the most beautiful records in your collection.
My Best Friend Is a Vampire Blu-ray from Lionsgate
My Best Friend Is a Vampire will be released on Blu-ray on July 25 as the 30th installment in Lionsgate’s Vestron Video Collector’s Series. Matthew Therrien designed the cover art for the 1987 horror-comedy.
Also known...
- 6/9/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
The following article contains major spoilers for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," so you've been warned.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" may be the most gnarly entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet, and it's all thanks to the sequel's villain: the High Evolutionary played by "Peacemaker" co-star Chukwudi Iwuji. Not only is the High Evolutionary responsible for some rather unsettling bionic animal creations, including Rocket Raccoon, but he's also created Counter-Earth, an entire planet of human-animal hybrids that ends up being completely destroyed. All of his experiments are in an effort to create what he views as a perfect world, but ironically, the High Evolutionary himself is far from perfect.
Aside from the High Evolutionary's skewed perspective on what makes worlds and their inhabitants seemingly flawless and worth preserving, the villain is hiding his own imperfections in plain sight. Beneath faux skin spread stretch across his face,...
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" may be the most gnarly entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet, and it's all thanks to the sequel's villain: the High Evolutionary played by "Peacemaker" co-star Chukwudi Iwuji. Not only is the High Evolutionary responsible for some rather unsettling bionic animal creations, including Rocket Raccoon, but he's also created Counter-Earth, an entire planet of human-animal hybrids that ends up being completely destroyed. All of his experiments are in an effort to create what he views as a perfect world, but ironically, the High Evolutionary himself is far from perfect.
Aside from the High Evolutionary's skewed perspective on what makes worlds and their inhabitants seemingly flawless and worth preserving, the villain is hiding his own imperfections in plain sight. Beneath faux skin spread stretch across his face,...
- 5/27/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Step out of your 6000 Sux, stop watching Tj Lazer re-runs, put down that flier from the Home Heart Centre, box up your game of Nukem. That’s right folks, we’re time-traveling to the not too distant future of 2043 Detroit in this episode of Revisited where Paul Verhoeven set his seminal, all time classic sci-fi action epic Robocop. The Dutch director showcases all of his trademark filmmaking skills and a penchant for graphic violence in the movie and it remains an often copied, but never bettered, example of visceral sci-fi filmmaking. Just think of entertainment empires that are now synonymous with the era in which they first emerged and have gained longevity in various forms – for example; Star Wars, Marvel, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and it’s hard to imagine a mid-budget movie such as Robocop having the same cultural appeal or influence. However, just like its hero,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
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