The Strangers film series is back with the first film of a new standalone trilogy, and while it may not be as good as the previous two films it is certainly making bank at the box office. Directed by Renny Harlin from a screenplay by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, the 2024 film titled The Strangers: Chapter 1 is a horror film that follows the story of a young couple as their car breaks down in a small town and they are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. But things get even worse when three masked strangers try to kill them. So, if you have loved all the previous The Strangers films and you are okay with the latest one here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Becky (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Yale Production and BoulderLight Pictures
Becky is an action thriller film directed...
Becky (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Yale Production and BoulderLight Pictures
Becky is an action thriller film directed...
- 6/6/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
James Wan's recent sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, marked the end of what came to be known as the Dceu era, and as we head towards James Gunn and Peter Safran's Dcu relaunch, we've decided to rank all 15 movies in the franchise.
Warner Bros.' attempt to establish a shared movie universe in the same vein as The MCU began with Man of Steel in 2013, and despite some bright spots and box office successes along the way, most would agree that it never really took flight - at least not to the level DC fans were hoping for.
Things appeared to turn a corner with Wonder Woman, which led to a lot more optimism for the future of the Dceu overall. Of course, a lot of fans still felt that things were better when Zack Snyder was in the picture, and the positive reaction to the "Snyder...
Warner Bros.' attempt to establish a shared movie universe in the same vein as The MCU began with Man of Steel in 2013, and despite some bright spots and box office successes along the way, most would agree that it never really took flight - at least not to the level DC fans were hoping for.
Things appeared to turn a corner with Wonder Woman, which led to a lot more optimism for the future of the Dceu overall. Of course, a lot of fans still felt that things were better when Zack Snyder was in the picture, and the positive reaction to the "Snyder...
- 5/27/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
With the release of ‘Echo,’ the MCU underwent significant changes. It became the first TV-ma-rated show in the MCU and the inaugural series under the ‘Marvel Spotlight’ banner, emphasizing character-driven stories that don’t require prior knowledge of previous projects.
During the recent Disney Upfronts presentation, it was revealed that Marvel Studios has segmented its development into several divisions: Marvel Animation, Marvel Television, and Marvel Spotlight. This new strategy aims to simplify the MCU for new fans, making it easier to understand and engage with the universe.
We have long known that more Marvel Spotlight shows are in the works, such as ‘Marvel Zombies,’ which will also be TV-ma rated. There has been speculation that ‘Wonder Man’ could be released under the same banner.
This was recently confirmed by Variety in an interview with Brad Winderbaum. ‘Wonder Man’ will indeed be part of Marvel Spotlight. Since the character has not previously appeared in the MCU,...
During the recent Disney Upfronts presentation, it was revealed that Marvel Studios has segmented its development into several divisions: Marvel Animation, Marvel Television, and Marvel Spotlight. This new strategy aims to simplify the MCU for new fans, making it easier to understand and engage with the universe.
We have long known that more Marvel Spotlight shows are in the works, such as ‘Marvel Zombies,’ which will also be TV-ma rated. There has been speculation that ‘Wonder Man’ could be released under the same banner.
This was recently confirmed by Variety in an interview with Brad Winderbaum. ‘Wonder Man’ will indeed be part of Marvel Spotlight. Since the character has not previously appeared in the MCU,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
With the release of ‘Echo’ plenty of things changed in the MCU. It was the first TV-ma-rated show in the MCU, and the first to be released under the ‘Marvel Spotlight’ banner, meaning that it’s heavily character-oriented and that you don’t have to watch previous projects to understand the story.
Recently, during the Disney Upfronts presentation we saw that MCU, or rather Marvel Studios had separated its development into several segments: Marvel Animation, Marvel Television, and Marvel Spotlight which is also a part of the new strategy to make it easier for new fans to get a good sense regarding what the MCU is about.
Now we always knew that more Marvel Spotlight shows are on the way, primarily ‘Marvel Zombies’ which will likewise be TV-ma rated, and we speculated that ‘Wonder Man’ could also be released under the same banner.
Variety confirmed this fact in a recent interview with Brad Winderbaum.
Recently, during the Disney Upfronts presentation we saw that MCU, or rather Marvel Studios had separated its development into several segments: Marvel Animation, Marvel Television, and Marvel Spotlight which is also a part of the new strategy to make it easier for new fans to get a good sense regarding what the MCU is about.
Now we always knew that more Marvel Spotlight shows are on the way, primarily ‘Marvel Zombies’ which will likewise be TV-ma rated, and we speculated that ‘Wonder Man’ could also be released under the same banner.
Variety confirmed this fact in a recent interview with Brad Winderbaum.
- 5/22/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
With Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Daniel Destin Cretton no longer attached to Avengers 5, he's been able to focus on Disney+'s upcoming Wonder Man series.
While the show has never been "officially" announced by Marvel Studios, we have a new update from Variety. In a piece addressing the decision to bring back the "Marvel Television" label to better differentiate big and small screen stories, the trade confirms that Wonder Man will fall under the "Marvel Spotlight" banner Echo debuted with in January.
That's meant for one-off, character-driven TV shows which can serve as standalone projects with fewer connections to the wider MCU. However, with Echo, that decision seems to have been made relatively last-minute seeing as it set the stage for Daredevil: Born Again.
"There was a lot of pressure post-'Avengers: Endgame' on the public to feel obligated to watch absolutely everything in order to watch anything,...
While the show has never been "officially" announced by Marvel Studios, we have a new update from Variety. In a piece addressing the decision to bring back the "Marvel Television" label to better differentiate big and small screen stories, the trade confirms that Wonder Man will fall under the "Marvel Spotlight" banner Echo debuted with in January.
That's meant for one-off, character-driven TV shows which can serve as standalone projects with fewer connections to the wider MCU. However, with Echo, that decision seems to have been made relatively last-minute seeing as it set the stage for Daredevil: Born Again.
"There was a lot of pressure post-'Avengers: Endgame' on the public to feel obligated to watch absolutely everything in order to watch anything,...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel has been coming up with a lot of new strategies to fix the mistakes they have made these past few years. One of the most creative solutions has to be the concept of Marvel Spotlight. Many fans were upset with how every single project in Marvel had a level of continuity to another, which made casual watching impossible.
Alaqua Cox in and as Echo [Credit: Marvel Studios]The franchise’s solution to this problem was to introduce an entirely new category of shows that are more focused on character arcs and are not too connected to past and future projects. While only two shows were known to be part of the category; Daredevil: Born Again and Echo, a new project has recently been announced.
Daredevil most recently appeared in Echo [Credit: Marvel Studios]With this new addition, one cannot help but wonder what is next to join the spotlight. It would seem that...
Alaqua Cox in and as Echo [Credit: Marvel Studios]The franchise’s solution to this problem was to introduce an entirely new category of shows that are more focused on character arcs and are not too connected to past and future projects. While only two shows were known to be part of the category; Daredevil: Born Again and Echo, a new project has recently been announced.
Daredevil most recently appeared in Echo [Credit: Marvel Studios]With this new addition, one cannot help but wonder what is next to join the spotlight. It would seem that...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
One of the highly anticipated projects in the MCU that has been generating buzz among fans is ‘Wonder Man.’ This Hollywood satire features Williams as an actor-turned-superhero in Tinseltown.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to portray Simon Williams (Wonder Man), alongside Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris. Recently, amidst speculation surrounding the fate of ‘Wonder Man,’ which had endured a prolonged period in development with minimal updates, rumors circulated about its potential cancellation, particularly before the historic SAG-AFTRA project concluded.
Nexus Point News has uncovered new details about the production team. A crew member’s resume lists director Tiffany Johnson, recognized for her work on ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Dear White People,’ alongside Destin Daniel Cretton and Stella Meghie, hinting at Johnson potentially directing an episode of ‘Wonder Man.’
Additionally, Cindy Chao and Michele Yu, previously Emmy-nominated, are credited as production designers, as per another crew member’s resume. They...
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to portray Simon Williams (Wonder Man), alongside Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris. Recently, amidst speculation surrounding the fate of ‘Wonder Man,’ which had endured a prolonged period in development with minimal updates, rumors circulated about its potential cancellation, particularly before the historic SAG-AFTRA project concluded.
Nexus Point News has uncovered new details about the production team. A crew member’s resume lists director Tiffany Johnson, recognized for her work on ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Dear White People,’ alongside Destin Daniel Cretton and Stella Meghie, hinting at Johnson potentially directing an episode of ‘Wonder Man.’
Additionally, Cindy Chao and Michele Yu, previously Emmy-nominated, are credited as production designers, as per another crew member’s resume. They...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
One of the upcoming projects in the MCU that fans were often buzzing about was ‘Wonder Man.’ ‘Wonder Man’ is a Hollywood satire featuring Williams as an actor-turned-superhero in Tinseltown.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star as Simon Williams alongside Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris. Just recently, before the historic SAG-AFTRA project was over, ‘Wonder Man’ was heavily rumored to be canceled, which at the time made sense considering that the show spent a lot of time in development hell, with little to no news regarding it.
Now Nexus Point News uncovered some information regarding production members. A crew member has listed director Tiffany Johnson, known for her work on ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Dear White People,’ alongside Destin Daniel Cretton and Stella Meghie. It suggests Johnson may direct at least one episode of ‘Wonder Man.’
Cindy Chao and Michele Yu, previously Emmy-nominated, are credited as production designers, according to a crew member’s resume.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star as Simon Williams alongside Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris. Just recently, before the historic SAG-AFTRA project was over, ‘Wonder Man’ was heavily rumored to be canceled, which at the time made sense considering that the show spent a lot of time in development hell, with little to no news regarding it.
Now Nexus Point News uncovered some information regarding production members. A crew member has listed director Tiffany Johnson, known for her work on ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Dear White People,’ alongside Destin Daniel Cretton and Stella Meghie. It suggests Johnson may direct at least one episode of ‘Wonder Man.’
Cindy Chao and Michele Yu, previously Emmy-nominated, are credited as production designers, according to a crew member’s resume.
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
From a certain point of view, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare star Eiza González may have just played the original real-life Bond girl.
Ungentlemanly Warfare, the first of González’s three Guy Ritchie movies to hit theaters, is loosely based on the recently declassified Operation Postmaster, chronicling Winston Churchill’s Special Operations Executive (Soe) and their covert mission to neutralize Nazi Germany’s U-boats during World War II. The efforts of these unauthorized commandos and spies helped change the course of the war, allowing the United States to then join the European Theater of Operations in 1942.
In the action-thriller, González plays Marjorie Stewart, a talented soldier-spy who’s equally gifted as a performer. Together with Babs Olusanmokun’s Heron, Stewart set up shop at the Nazi-frequented island of Fernando Po, where they communicated the Nazis’ latest comings and goings to their fellow Soe personnel, including a group of commandos that...
Ungentlemanly Warfare, the first of González’s three Guy Ritchie movies to hit theaters, is loosely based on the recently declassified Operation Postmaster, chronicling Winston Churchill’s Special Operations Executive (Soe) and their covert mission to neutralize Nazi Germany’s U-boats during World War II. The efforts of these unauthorized commandos and spies helped change the course of the war, allowing the United States to then join the European Theater of Operations in 1942.
In the action-thriller, González plays Marjorie Stewart, a talented soldier-spy who’s equally gifted as a performer. Together with Babs Olusanmokun’s Heron, Stewart set up shop at the Nazi-frequented island of Fernando Po, where they communicated the Nazis’ latest comings and goings to their fellow Soe personnel, including a group of commandos that...
- 4/22/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Unveils Plans for Fifth Matrix Film Warner Bros. is set to expand the iconic Matrix franchise with a fifth installment, moving forward without Lana or Lilly Wachowski in the director’s chair. Nevertheless, Lana Wachowski will play a significant role as executive producer. Drew Goddard steps in as director and joins Sarah Esberg in scriptwriting duties for Matrix 5. While the return of Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss has not been confirmed, they remain the heart of the franchise as Neo and Trinity. The ensemble will include familiar faces from recent chapters like Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jonathan Groff, Neil
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- 4/14/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Nia DaCosta is in talks to direct the second movie in the new '28 Years Later' trilogy.The 34-year-old filmmaker is set to helm the second installment of the Sony Pictures trilogy in the franchise that started back in 2002 with Danny Boyle's movie '28 Days Later'.Nia is familiar with the horror genre as she helmed the 2021 movie 'Candyman' – a sequel to the 1992 film of the same name – which starred Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris and Colman Domingo.Boyle will helm the opening film in the new trilogy with original writer Alex Garland returning to pen the script.'28 Days Later' saw Cillian Murphy play a coma patient who wakes up alone in hospital and finds out that the world has been taken over by the undead after the release of a highly contagious virus 28 days beforehand.The picture proved popular and was followed by the sequel...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ayaan Ali
- Bang Showbiz
Nia DaCosta is headed to the 28 Years Later franchise.
The filmmaker, who helmed last year’s The Marvels, is in talks to direct the second film in Sony’s upcoming horror trilogy, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Danny Boyle, the director behind the 2002 original movie 28 Days Later, is returning to helm the first sequel film from writer Alex Garland, who penned the first feature.
THR previously reported exclusively that the long-gestating feature follow-up, in addition to a second film, had landed at Sony Pictures, with Garland penning both scripts. At the time, THR reported that Cillian Murphy, who starred in 28 Days Later and won the Oscar earlier this year for his titular role in Oppenheimer, is set to serve as executive producer for the new project and could potentially appear in it.
DaCosta has horror experience as the filmmaker behind Candyman, from Universal and Jason Blum. Her...
The filmmaker, who helmed last year’s The Marvels, is in talks to direct the second film in Sony’s upcoming horror trilogy, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Danny Boyle, the director behind the 2002 original movie 28 Days Later, is returning to helm the first sequel film from writer Alex Garland, who penned the first feature.
THR previously reported exclusively that the long-gestating feature follow-up, in addition to a second film, had landed at Sony Pictures, with Garland penning both scripts. At the time, THR reported that Cillian Murphy, who starred in 28 Days Later and won the Oscar earlier this year for his titular role in Oppenheimer, is set to serve as executive producer for the new project and could potentially appear in it.
DaCosta has horror experience as the filmmaker behind Candyman, from Universal and Jason Blum. Her...
- 4/10/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros is getting back in business with The Color Purple director Blitz Bazawule, with the studio landing rights to the tentatively titled Black Samurai with Bazawule directing. He wrote the pic on spec and will also produce under his Inward Gaze banner.
The story will follow Yasuke, an African warrior who served under Japanese daimyo Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period of samurai conflict in 16th century Japan. Sources tell Deadline four studios were in the mix for the project, but ultimately Warners came in with best offer on top of the relationship that began following his work on the recent musical adaptation of The Color Purple.
While a number of Yasuke projects have existed in the past, insiders say the original approach from the the filmmaker is being compared to groundbreaking films like 300 and Mad Max (the exact approach still under wraps).
Besides The Color Purple, Bazawule...
The story will follow Yasuke, an African warrior who served under Japanese daimyo Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period of samurai conflict in 16th century Japan. Sources tell Deadline four studios were in the mix for the project, but ultimately Warners came in with best offer on top of the relationship that began following his work on the recent musical adaptation of The Color Purple.
While a number of Yasuke projects have existed in the past, insiders say the original approach from the the filmmaker is being compared to groundbreaking films like 300 and Mad Max (the exact approach still under wraps).
Besides The Color Purple, Bazawule...
- 4/10/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Lands ‘Black Samurai’ Movie From ‘The Color Purple’ Director Blitz Bazawule (Exclusive)
In a competitive situation, Warner Bros. has landed “The Color Purple” director Blitz Bazawule’s next project, which takes on the legendary Yasuke, an African warrior who became the first Black samurai.
Sources tell Variety that Warner Bros. beat out three other studios and streamers’ bids on the script, tentatively titled “Black Samurai,” which Bazawule wrote on spec and will direct and produce under his Inward Gaze banner.
After impressing the industry with his 2018 debut “The Burial of Kojo,” helming episodes of Ava DuVernay’s “Cherish the Day” and working with Beyoncé on her feature-length visual album “Black Is King,” Bazawule made his major studio debut with 2023’s “The Color Purple.”
The Ghanaian filmmaker, who brought his unique visual language to the Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg-produced musical movie, is said to have done the same with his take on Yasuke, an African warrior who served under Japanese daimyo...
Sources tell Variety that Warner Bros. beat out three other studios and streamers’ bids on the script, tentatively titled “Black Samurai,” which Bazawule wrote on spec and will direct and produce under his Inward Gaze banner.
After impressing the industry with his 2018 debut “The Burial of Kojo,” helming episodes of Ava DuVernay’s “Cherish the Day” and working with Beyoncé on her feature-length visual album “Black Is King,” Bazawule made his major studio debut with 2023’s “The Color Purple.”
The Ghanaian filmmaker, who brought his unique visual language to the Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg-produced musical movie, is said to have done the same with his take on Yasuke, an African warrior who served under Japanese daimyo...
- 4/10/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Aquaman 2 Budget, Salary, Box Office Collection & More! (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Many expectations were placed on Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, but the film became a victim of the negativity surrounding it. The Dceu film, starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, was released in December 2023. Scroll below for an interesting comparison of the Aquaman 2 budget, salaries, and box office collection.
James Wan directed Aquaman 2, a sequel to the original superhero film starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in the lead. The first installment was a major blockbuster, garnering over a billion at the worldwide box office. But things turned upside down after the leading actress lost a defamation suit against her ex-husband, Johnny Depp. A massive demand for boycotts eventually led to unfortunate negativity around the film.
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Budget
Jason Momoa starrer was made on a staggering budget of $205 million. Rumors suggest there were multiple reshoots after...
Many expectations were placed on Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, but the film became a victim of the negativity surrounding it. The Dceu film, starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, was released in December 2023. Scroll below for an interesting comparison of the Aquaman 2 budget, salaries, and box office collection.
James Wan directed Aquaman 2, a sequel to the original superhero film starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in the lead. The first installment was a major blockbuster, garnering over a billion at the worldwide box office. But things turned upside down after the leading actress lost a defamation suit against her ex-husband, Johnny Depp. A massive demand for boycotts eventually led to unfortunate negativity around the film.
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Budget
Jason Momoa starrer was made on a staggering budget of $205 million. Rumors suggest there were multiple reshoots after...
- 4/8/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
The Matrix Resurrections Can Be Streamed Online For Free On This Ott Platform (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Keanu Reeves is an established Hollywood actor who has been a part of some blockbuster franchises, and his most famous series is The Matrix series. The franchise has four movies, and recent reports revealed that The Matrix 5 is in development. Not only that, the 2021 movie The Matrix Resurrections has been made available accessible on specific streaming platforms.
The Matrix Resurrections Cast –
The 2021 movie featured Carrie Ann-Moss, Jessica Henwick, Priyanka Chopra, Eréndira Ibarra, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others in significant roles supporting Keanu’s Neo in the sci-fi movie. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus / Agent Smith. It was previously played by Laurence Fishburne. Christina Ricci, Neil Patrick Harris and Telma Hopkins were also there in it. Unfortunately, the film did not do so well at the box office and failed to impress the critics. The...
Keanu Reeves is an established Hollywood actor who has been a part of some blockbuster franchises, and his most famous series is The Matrix series. The franchise has four movies, and recent reports revealed that The Matrix 5 is in development. Not only that, the 2021 movie The Matrix Resurrections has been made available accessible on specific streaming platforms.
The Matrix Resurrections Cast –
The 2021 movie featured Carrie Ann-Moss, Jessica Henwick, Priyanka Chopra, Eréndira Ibarra, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others in significant roles supporting Keanu’s Neo in the sci-fi movie. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus / Agent Smith. It was previously played by Laurence Fishburne. Christina Ricci, Neil Patrick Harris and Telma Hopkins were also there in it. Unfortunately, the film did not do so well at the box office and failed to impress the critics. The...
- 4/8/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The Matrix played a key role in reshaping the sci-fi landscape in Hollywood. It was one of the most influential sci-fi projects and established Keanu Reeves as one of the biggest action stars. The fans are in shock as Warner Bros. has announced a fifth installment in the franchise. Following the failure of The Matrix Resurrections, nobody expected them to take a risk with The Matrix 5.
Several reasons led to the downfall of The Matrix Resurrections, with one of the primary reasons being the absence of Hugo Weaving. Although Jonathan Groff played the role of Smith, it was nothing compared to Weaving’s charismatic aura as the Og antagonist. While the fans have started brainstorming the possibilities of the events for the fifth film, Weaving’s return is undoubtedly crucial.
Why do we need Hugo Weaving back for The Matrix 5?
Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith
The Matrix, made by Lana...
Several reasons led to the downfall of The Matrix Resurrections, with one of the primary reasons being the absence of Hugo Weaving. Although Jonathan Groff played the role of Smith, it was nothing compared to Weaving’s charismatic aura as the Og antagonist. While the fans have started brainstorming the possibilities of the events for the fifth film, Weaving’s return is undoubtedly crucial.
Why do we need Hugo Weaving back for The Matrix 5?
Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith
The Matrix, made by Lana...
- 4/7/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
One of the upcoming projects in the MCU that fans were often talking about was ‘Wonder Man.‘ It’s a Hollywood satire about Williams, who becomes a superhero after being an actor in Tinseltown.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will play Simon Williams (Wonder Man), with Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris also starring. Recently, there were strong rumors about ‘Wonder Man’ being canceled, especially since it spent a long time in development with little news.
‘Wonder Man’ filming began in January 2024, but it faced delays due to strikes. This isn’t unexpected, as many other projects were also affected by delays or are undergoing reworks since the strikes ended. Unfortunately, just a few days into filming, a tragic accident resulted in the loss of a set worker’s life. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, ‘Wonder Man’ is in post-production. Destin Cretton has moved on to another upcoming MCU project,...
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will play Simon Williams (Wonder Man), with Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris also starring. Recently, there were strong rumors about ‘Wonder Man’ being canceled, especially since it spent a long time in development with little news.
‘Wonder Man’ filming began in January 2024, but it faced delays due to strikes. This isn’t unexpected, as many other projects were also affected by delays or are undergoing reworks since the strikes ended. Unfortunately, just a few days into filming, a tragic accident resulted in the loss of a set worker’s life. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, ‘Wonder Man’ is in post-production. Destin Cretton has moved on to another upcoming MCU project,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
One of the upcoming projects in the MCU that fans were often buzzing about was ‘Wonder Man.’ ‘Wonder Man’ is a Hollywood satire featuring Williams as an actor-turned-superhero in Tinseltown.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star as Simon Williams alongside Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris. Just recently, before the historic SAG-AFTRA project was over, ‘Wonder Man’ was heavily rumored to be canceled, which at the time made sense considering that the show spent a lot of time in development hell, with little to no news regarding it.
‘Wonder Man’ filming started in January 2024, the production was reportedly delayed due to the strikes, which isn’t as surprising considering that plenty of other anticipated projects were severely delayed or are in the middle of reworks now that the strikes have ended. Just a few days into filming the project, sadly one of the set workers lost his life in a tragic accident.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star as Simon Williams alongside Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris. Just recently, before the historic SAG-AFTRA project was over, ‘Wonder Man’ was heavily rumored to be canceled, which at the time made sense considering that the show spent a lot of time in development hell, with little to no news regarding it.
‘Wonder Man’ filming started in January 2024, the production was reportedly delayed due to the strikes, which isn’t as surprising considering that plenty of other anticipated projects were severely delayed or are in the middle of reworks now that the strikes have ended. Just a few days into filming the project, sadly one of the set workers lost his life in a tragic accident.
- 4/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Destin Daniel Cretton, the filmmaker who co-wrote and directed the Marvel Studios movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and who executive produced American Born Chinese for Disney+, has launched Hisako, a new multimedia production company.
Cretton will run the banner with Jeyun Munford, formerly an executive at Universal and Lionsgate, who will act as the company’s president, running both film and television arms.
With a focus on empowering filmmakers and creatives, one of Hisako’s mission statements is a commitment to transforming the film and television landscape by highlighting marginalized stories and pushing them into the mainstream. The company is founded on the underlying conviction that storytelling has the power to unite audiences worldwide through shared emotions and experiences.
One of the first projects out of the gate for Hisako will be the big-screen live-action take on Naruto, one of the most popular mangas of all time.
Cretton will run the banner with Jeyun Munford, formerly an executive at Universal and Lionsgate, who will act as the company’s president, running both film and television arms.
With a focus on empowering filmmakers and creatives, one of Hisako’s mission statements is a commitment to transforming the film and television landscape by highlighting marginalized stories and pushing them into the mainstream. The company is founded on the underlying conviction that storytelling has the power to unite audiences worldwide through shared emotions and experiences.
One of the first projects out of the gate for Hisako will be the big-screen live-action take on Naruto, one of the most popular mangas of all time.
- 4/4/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Confirmed That Matrix 5 is Currently In The Works At The Studio. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The world of Neo is returning for a fifth Matrix movie! Yep, you heard it right! Warner bros. It has been confirmed that a fifth Matrix movie is in the works, but there is a significant change. For fans of the Matrix movies, the names Lily and Lana Wachowski hold are a big deal. But the studio confirmed that the pioneers won’t be returning to direct the new iteration of Matrix. Stepping into the legendary shoes is director Drew Goddard, writer of The Martian. Here’s everything we know about Matrix 5.
The Matrix movies have played a significant role in redefining the sci-fi genre in the cinema landscape. The film developed a cult following in the years after its release, inspiring many other movies to pay homage to its iconic visuals and storylines.
The world of Neo is returning for a fifth Matrix movie! Yep, you heard it right! Warner bros. It has been confirmed that a fifth Matrix movie is in the works, but there is a significant change. For fans of the Matrix movies, the names Lily and Lana Wachowski hold are a big deal. But the studio confirmed that the pioneers won’t be returning to direct the new iteration of Matrix. Stepping into the legendary shoes is director Drew Goddard, writer of The Martian. Here’s everything we know about Matrix 5.
The Matrix movies have played a significant role in redefining the sci-fi genre in the cinema landscape. The film developed a cult following in the years after its release, inspiring many other movies to pay homage to its iconic visuals and storylines.
- 4/4/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
The action franchise that made Keanu Reeves the highest-paid actor for a project is reportedly developing a fifth film. The Matrix franchise released three films in the late ’90s and early 2000s helmed by directors Lily and Lana Wachowski. A fourth film, The Matrix: Resurrections, was released in 2021, with only Lana Wachowski having directorial duties. As the franchise returns for a fifth planned film, neither of the Wachowski’s are returning to direct the film.
Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix franchise will continue with a fifth film being planned at WB
Fans are not sure about the fifth film, especially after the studio decided to appoint a new director. Drew Goddard, who created Daredevil for Netflix, will take over from the Wachowski’s. However, fans highly doubt that the lack of Wachowskis’ creative minds would help a fifth film.
Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix 5 May Be A Bad Idea According To Some...
Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix franchise will continue with a fifth film being planned at WB
Fans are not sure about the fifth film, especially after the studio decided to appoint a new director. Drew Goddard, who created Daredevil for Netflix, will take over from the Wachowski’s. However, fans highly doubt that the lack of Wachowskis’ creative minds would help a fifth film.
Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix 5 May Be A Bad Idea According To Some...
- 4/4/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. is going back to the Matrix.
The studio announced that a fifth “Matrix” movie is in development. It’ll be the first installment without Lana or Lily Wachowski as directors. Instead, “The Martian” screenwriter Drew Goddard will handle filmmaking duties. He will also write the script and produce with his partner at Goddard Textiles, Sarah Esberg. Lana Wachowski, who helmed the most recent “Matrix” installment, 2021’s “Resurrections,” is attached as an executive producer.
It’s not clear who from the “Matrix” universe — Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss have anchored all of the prior movies as Neo and Trinity, while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined in the most recent iteration — will return.
Plot details haven’t been revealed, but Warner Bros. Motion Pictures president of production Jesse Ehrman teases that the story will advance the fantasy world without straying too far...
The studio announced that a fifth “Matrix” movie is in development. It’ll be the first installment without Lana or Lily Wachowski as directors. Instead, “The Martian” screenwriter Drew Goddard will handle filmmaking duties. He will also write the script and produce with his partner at Goddard Textiles, Sarah Esberg. Lana Wachowski, who helmed the most recent “Matrix” installment, 2021’s “Resurrections,” is attached as an executive producer.
It’s not clear who from the “Matrix” universe — Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss have anchored all of the prior movies as Neo and Trinity, while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined in the most recent iteration — will return.
Plot details haven’t been revealed, but Warner Bros. Motion Pictures president of production Jesse Ehrman teases that the story will advance the fantasy world without straying too far...
- 4/3/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Louis Gossett Jr., who was one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood, passed away on March 29, 2024. The veteran actor was the first Black actor to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1982 for his role as drill instructor Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the film An Officer and a Gentleman.
Though the star still has a few more releases on the horizon, including John Krasinski’s If, one of the actor’s final TV appearances was the HBO show Watchmen. The series was lauded for reinventing the original comics and portraying the infamous Tulsa Massacre of 1921. Despite positive acclaim, the series was reclassified as a limited series, which reportedly hurt the veteran star.
Louis Gossett Jr. Questioned The Reason Why An Emmy-Winning Series Was Not Renewed Louis Gossett Jr. in An Officer and a Gentleman
Legendary actor Louis Gossett Jr. witnessed many changing landscapes within Hollywood in his over seven-decade-long career.
Though the star still has a few more releases on the horizon, including John Krasinski’s If, one of the actor’s final TV appearances was the HBO show Watchmen. The series was lauded for reinventing the original comics and portraying the infamous Tulsa Massacre of 1921. Despite positive acclaim, the series was reclassified as a limited series, which reportedly hurt the veteran star.
Louis Gossett Jr. Questioned The Reason Why An Emmy-Winning Series Was Not Renewed Louis Gossett Jr. in An Officer and a Gentleman
Legendary actor Louis Gossett Jr. witnessed many changing landscapes within Hollywood in his over seven-decade-long career.
- 3/30/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Ring in a new month with Freevee! In addition to library additions like 1999’s provocative teen drama “Cruel Intentions” and 2020’s festival hit “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” the free Amazon streamer will both welcome back and say goodbye to its critically acclaimed espionage series “Alex Rider,” starring Otto Farrant, on April 5. Later in the month, the streamer’s new single-camera comedy “Dinner with the Parents,” starring Jon Glaser, Henry Hall, Dan Bakkedahl, Carol Kane, and more, will have its premiere.
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what to watch on Freevee in April, and continue below to see all the titles and channels getting added to the streamer this month!
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The cult classic, which turned 25 earlier this month, arrives on the free streamer at the start of the month.
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what to watch on Freevee in April, and continue below to see all the titles and channels getting added to the streamer this month!
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The cult classic, which turned 25 earlier this month, arrives on the free streamer at the start of the month.
- 3/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Having trouble predicting who will win Best Movie/Limited Supporting Actor at the 2024 Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their first set of predictions, and they say the trophy will go to Robert Downey Jr. (“The Sympathizer”). The other potential nominees at this early stage are Lewis Pullman (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Jonathan Bailey (“Fellow Travelers”), Hugh Grant (“The Regime”), John Hawkes (“True Detective: Night Country”) and Treat Williams (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”) — but that could all change in the coming months.
As of this writing, all six of our Emmy Experts predict a victory for Downey: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Shawn Edwards (Wdaf-tv Fox) and Thelma Adams (Gold Derby). He plays various villainous roles, all representing the American establishment, on HBO’s adaptation...
As of this writing, all six of our Emmy Experts predict a victory for Downey: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Shawn Edwards (Wdaf-tv Fox) and Thelma Adams (Gold Derby). He plays various villainous roles, all representing the American establishment, on HBO’s adaptation...
- 3/19/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
When the character Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne) made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut back in 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the idea was that we’d be seeing the character again the following year in her own Disney+ show Ironheart… but 2023 came and went without Ironheart, and the show still doesn’t have an official premiere date. This has caused some fans to speculate that Marvel and Disney+ might have decided to scrap Ironheart, along with the series Wonder Man, which had Yahya Abdul-Mateen II taking on the role of the title character, who is also known as Simon Williams and hasn’t been seen in the MCU yet. But no, Ironheart and Wonder Man are not being scrapped, and in a new interview with Agents of Fandom, Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation Brad Winderbaum described the shows as spectacular, amazing, and different.
Winderbaum told Agents of Fandom,...
Winderbaum told Agents of Fandom,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Stars: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Dolph Lundgren, Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, Nicole Kidman | Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick | Directed by James Wan
Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is both a direct sequel to 2018’s Aquaman (also directed by Wan) and also the fifteenth and final film in the Dceu (the DC Extended Universe). As such, it does the occasional bit of floundering, but it just about treads water, thanks to a mostly seaworthy plot and suitably salty character work.
The plot picks up a few years after the events of the first film, with Arthur Curry / Aquaman (Jason Momoa) now married to Mera (Amber Heard), raising a young son, Arthur Jr. and dividing his time between ruling as the King of Atlantis (complete with shiny orange armour), and fighting crime on the surface world. However, there’s an old enemy waiting in the wings,...
Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is both a direct sequel to 2018’s Aquaman (also directed by Wan) and also the fifteenth and final film in the Dceu (the DC Extended Universe). As such, it does the occasional bit of floundering, but it just about treads water, thanks to a mostly seaworthy plot and suitably salty character work.
The plot picks up a few years after the events of the first film, with Arthur Curry / Aquaman (Jason Momoa) now married to Mera (Amber Heard), raising a young son, Arthur Jr. and dividing his time between ruling as the King of Atlantis (complete with shiny orange armour), and fighting crime on the surface world. However, there’s an old enemy waiting in the wings,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Hello, and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen Podcast. I am Valerie Complex, an associate editor and film writer at Deadline.
Today I’m chatting with M88 managing partner and co-founder Phillip Sun, who has a unique outlook and philosophy and uses that forward thinking to propel the firm to the top of the business. This is why he’s ascended the ranks as one of the industry’s most dynamic reps.
As a former partner at WME, Sun launched M88, a full-service management firm, in August 2020. This was done in partnership with Marco founder and CEO Charles D. King. The firm represents a diverse generation of talented artists who bring fresh perspectives to create a much needed cultural shift. As the first major Bipoc-led representation company, M88 is behind some of today’s biggest filmmakers and sought after talent of color, passionately elevating clients at all levels (studio fare to...
Today I’m chatting with M88 managing partner and co-founder Phillip Sun, who has a unique outlook and philosophy and uses that forward thinking to propel the firm to the top of the business. This is why he’s ascended the ranks as one of the industry’s most dynamic reps.
As a former partner at WME, Sun launched M88, a full-service management firm, in August 2020. This was done in partnership with Marco founder and CEO Charles D. King. The firm represents a diverse generation of talented artists who bring fresh perspectives to create a much needed cultural shift. As the first major Bipoc-led representation company, M88 is behind some of today’s biggest filmmakers and sought after talent of color, passionately elevating clients at all levels (studio fare to...
- 2/23/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Aquaman 1 vs Aquaman 2 Box Office (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom was expected to perform poorly at the worldwide box office. But it managed to bring in decent numbers and break even. The China collections have now concluded, and below is a detailed comparison of the closing figures with the original film starring Amber Heard and Jason Momoa in the lead.
Aquaman 2 was released in China on December 20, 2023. The superhero film left behind The Marvels and The Batman in advance booking sales. It was largely dependent on spot bookings, and despite leaving behind films like Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania and Oppenheimer, analysts were worried that the film might wipe out ahead of New Year’s due to a big local release.
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom closing collections in China
Now, as per the trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom has finished its run...
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom was expected to perform poorly at the worldwide box office. But it managed to bring in decent numbers and break even. The China collections have now concluded, and below is a detailed comparison of the closing figures with the original film starring Amber Heard and Jason Momoa in the lead.
Aquaman 2 was released in China on December 20, 2023. The superhero film left behind The Marvels and The Batman in advance booking sales. It was largely dependent on spot bookings, and despite leaving behind films like Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania and Oppenheimer, analysts were worried that the film might wipe out ahead of New Year’s due to a big local release.
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom closing collections in China
Now, as per the trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom has finished its run...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Warner Bros Pictures’ Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom will make its streaming debut on Max next Tuesday, February 27. About the film: Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the ... Read more...
- 2/21/2024
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Comes to Max
Following its December theatrical premiere, the recent DC blockbuster “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will make its streaming debut on Max this month!
James Wan returns to the helm in the Jason Momoa-starrer, which sees Aquaman turn to his imprisoned brother and former King of Atlantis Orm (Patrick Wilson) and set aside their differences to save their family and the world as Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) now wields the power of the Black Trident, vowing to stop at nothing to avenge to his father’s death.
In addition to Momoa, Wilson, and Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren, Randall Park, and John Rhys-Davies also reprise their roles in the sequel with Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, Vincent Regan, Jani Zhao, Indya Moore, and others.
The film has earned $433 million at the global box office, a relatively modest sum compared to 2018’s “Aquaman,...
Following its December theatrical premiere, the recent DC blockbuster “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will make its streaming debut on Max this month!
James Wan returns to the helm in the Jason Momoa-starrer, which sees Aquaman turn to his imprisoned brother and former King of Atlantis Orm (Patrick Wilson) and set aside their differences to save their family and the world as Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) now wields the power of the Black Trident, vowing to stop at nothing to avenge to his father’s death.
In addition to Momoa, Wilson, and Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren, Randall Park, and John Rhys-Davies also reprise their roles in the sequel with Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, Vincent Regan, Jani Zhao, Indya Moore, and others.
The film has earned $433 million at the global box office, a relatively modest sum compared to 2018’s “Aquaman,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
DC Studios‘ last gasp before James Gunn reboots the Dcu is coming to the Max streaming service later this month. Swimming onto the platform on February 27, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom debuted in theaters last year during the Christmas holiday stretch. Unfortunately, the James Wan-directed Aquaman 2 floated on the surface of the box office like a dead fish, with $123 million domestically and $433 million worldwide. In contrast, Aquaman netted $335M in the United States and $1.1B worldwide. The difference in dollars earned between both films is staggering, with multiple culprits to blame for the film’s failure, including wild on-set rumors, Amber Heard’s legal battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp, and DC jumping the gun on its plans to reboot the Dceu.
“Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all,...
“Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Warner Bros Pictures has set a streaming date of Tuesday, February 27, for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
The film – a sequel to 2018’s Aquaman, the highest-grossing DC film of all time – debuts on Max.
Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom stars Jason Momoa in the title role, along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman.
The synopsis: Having failed to defeat Aquaman (Momoa) the first time, Black Manta (Abdul-Mateen), still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm (Wilson), the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set...
The film – a sequel to 2018’s Aquaman, the highest-grossing DC film of all time – debuts on Max.
Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom stars Jason Momoa in the title role, along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman.
The synopsis: Having failed to defeat Aquaman (Momoa) the first time, Black Manta (Abdul-Mateen), still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm (Wilson), the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set...
- 2/20/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom” will start streaming on Max starting Feb. 27.
The sequel to the highest-grossing DC film, which stars Jason Momoa returning as the titular superhero, sees Arthur Curry/Aquaman balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father.
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force.
To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm (Patrick Wilson), the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family,...
The sequel to the highest-grossing DC film, which stars Jason Momoa returning as the titular superhero, sees Arthur Curry/Aquaman balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father.
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force.
To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm (Patrick Wilson), the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Warner Bros Pictures’ Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom will make its streaming debut on Max next Tuesday, February 27.
About the film:
Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom.
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family,...
About the film:
Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom.
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family,...
- 2/20/2024
- by TV Shows MCM
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The Lost Kingdom is now inside of your home, as “Aquaman 2” swims to streaming on Feb. 27.
The Jason Momoa-led superhero sequel will be available to watch on Max just two months after it debuted in theaters over the Christmas holiday.
The film — which also stars Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park and Dolph Lundgren — follows Momoa’s oceanic stud as he once again goes up against Black Manta, who threatens to unleash an evil and ancient force using the Black Trident. Aquaman teams up with his half-brother Orm, the former king of Atlantis, to put aside their differences and save their underwater world from permanent destruction.
“Aquaman 2” floundered at the box office, collecting only $123 million domestically and $433 million worldwide. Compare that to 2018’s “Aquaman,” which raked in $335 million in the U.S. and Canada alone (and more than $1.1 billion globally).
Variety chief film critic...
The Jason Momoa-led superhero sequel will be available to watch on Max just two months after it debuted in theaters over the Christmas holiday.
The film — which also stars Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park and Dolph Lundgren — follows Momoa’s oceanic stud as he once again goes up against Black Manta, who threatens to unleash an evil and ancient force using the Black Trident. Aquaman teams up with his half-brother Orm, the former king of Atlantis, to put aside their differences and save their underwater world from permanent destruction.
“Aquaman 2” floundered at the box office, collecting only $123 million domestically and $433 million worldwide. Compare that to 2018’s “Aquaman,” which raked in $335 million in the U.S. and Canada alone (and more than $1.1 billion globally).
Variety chief film critic...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
The Wachowskis' 1999 cyber-thriller "The Matrix" took the world by surprise. Although cyber-thrillers and V.R.-inflected sci-fi films were de rigueur throughout the '90s, the Wachowskis' unique blend of black-trench coat cool, overloaded action, and trippy pop existentialism shook the zeitgeist in unprecedented ways. The premise was powerful: in the distant future, humanity will be enslaved by intelligent machines and bodily stuffed into goopy cocoons. The electrical impulses in human brains are used by the Machines as a power supply, and every human being has a needle plugged into their skulls. In order to keep those impulses pulsing, the Machines have created an elaborate virtual reality for its living batteries, an electric realm called the Matrix. The Matrix is what you or I might call "the real world."
The notion that our perceived lives are merely an illusion is quite ancient, and even the sci-fi spin on that philosophy...
The notion that our perceived lives are merely an illusion is quite ancient, and even the sci-fi spin on that philosophy...
- 2/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Updated, February 8: A Go Fund Me drive has already raised more than $150,000 for the family of Juan “Spike” Osorio, the crew member on Marvel’s Wonder Man series who died Tuesday after falling from a catwalk at Radford Studios.
“On February 6th, 2024, our friend Spike lost his life on the set of Marvels Wonder Man shoot at CBS Radford studios due to a potential structural failure,” reads the fundraise, started by Bill Martel. “We are hoping the Production Company, The Facility, Mbs, Marvel Studios handles things properly, but expect a long road fraught with attorney fees and expenses. In the mean time, bills will be mounting and the widow, Boom Operator Joanne W. will be left to deal with everything. Help if you’re able, it’s greatly appreciated.”
Several of the contributors are fellow IATSE members who wrote messages like “in solidarity” and “we take care of our own.
“On February 6th, 2024, our friend Spike lost his life on the set of Marvels Wonder Man shoot at CBS Radford studios due to a potential structural failure,” reads the fundraise, started by Bill Martel. “We are hoping the Production Company, The Facility, Mbs, Marvel Studios handles things properly, but expect a long road fraught with attorney fees and expenses. In the mean time, bills will be mounting and the widow, Boom Operator Joanne W. will be left to deal with everything. Help if you’re able, it’s greatly appreciated.”
Several of the contributors are fellow IATSE members who wrote messages like “in solidarity” and “we take care of our own.
- 2/7/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A crew member fell and died while working on the set of Marvel’s Wonder Man. More on that story below.
Deadline reports that a crew member has died on set of Marvel’s Wonder Man in Studio City.
The rigger, named Juan Carlos Osorio, died after falling from a catwalk. Osorio was 41. The new Marvel series wasn’t in production at the time of the fall, but is due to resume filming next month.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement.
“Everyone in the Ia family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We are working to support our member’s family, and his fellow members and colleagues,” added IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb. “Safety on set is our highest priority and we...
Deadline reports that a crew member has died on set of Marvel’s Wonder Man in Studio City.
The rigger, named Juan Carlos Osorio, died after falling from a catwalk. Osorio was 41. The new Marvel series wasn’t in production at the time of the fall, but is due to resume filming next month.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement.
“Everyone in the Ia family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We are working to support our member’s family, and his fellow members and colleagues,” added IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb. “Safety on set is our highest priority and we...
- 2/7/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Warner Bros has set the 18th of March for the physical release of the James Wan-directed DC sequel ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.’
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.
In the highest-grossing DC film of all time, Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a...
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.
In the highest-grossing DC film of all time, Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a...
- 2/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Juan Carlos Osorio, 41, a rigger from Temple City, tragically lost his life in an accident at Radford Studio Center while working on Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ television series. The incident occurred on a Tuesday morning when Osorio fell from the rafters. Although the accident happened on set, filming was not in progress at the time. Law enforcement officials have ruled out foul play. Additionally, a spokesperson from Marvel has released a statement regarding the incident.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.
In a statement issued, IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb described the crew member’s death as a “tragic loss.”
Everyone in the Ia family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We are working to support our member’s family, and his fellow members and colleagues. Safety on set...
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.
In a statement issued, IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb described the crew member’s death as a “tragic loss.”
Everyone in the Ia family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We are working to support our member’s family, and his fellow members and colleagues. Safety on set...
- 2/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
A crew member named Juan Carlos Osorio, aged 41, died in an accident at Radford Studio Center while working on the Marvel television series ‘Wonder Man.’ Osorio, a rigger residing in Temple City, fell off the rafters on a Tuesday morning. The incident happened on set but the filming did not take place at the time. The police do not suspect foul play is involved and a Marvel spokesperson came out with a statement.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.
Atse President Matthew D. Loeb characterized the crew member’s death as a “tragic loss” in a statement he issued.
Everyone in the Ia family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We are working to support our member’s family, and his fellow members and colleagues. Safety on set is...
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.
Atse President Matthew D. Loeb characterized the crew member’s death as a “tragic loss” in a statement he issued.
Everyone in the Ia family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We are working to support our member’s family, and his fellow members and colleagues. Safety on set is...
- 2/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
A crew member working on Marvel’s Wonder Man television series has died in an on-set accident.
The unnamed rigger fell off the rafters while at Radford Studio Center, located in Studio City in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday morning, Rolling Stone has confirmed. The series was not filming at the time of the incident, but production on the series was immediately halted.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement.
The unnamed rigger fell off the rafters while at Radford Studio Center, located in Studio City in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday morning, Rolling Stone has confirmed. The series was not filming at the time of the incident, but production on the series was immediately halted.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement.
- 2/6/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
A crew member on the set of Marvel‘s upcoming television show Wonder Man has passed away.
The crew member tragically died after falling from rafters on Tuesday (February 6). Filming was not happening at the time of the accident, and they are not filming today as a result of the tragedy.
Keep reading to see the statement Marvel released…
Marvel has released a statement after the death.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said (via Variety).
The TV show stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the title role.
Wonder Man was first introduced to Marvel Comics in 1964 via The Avengers No. 9.
Via Deadline: “The character otherwise known as Simon Williams is the son of the industrialist Sanford Williams and assumes control of his munitions outfit following his passing, seeing its...
The crew member tragically died after falling from rafters on Tuesday (February 6). Filming was not happening at the time of the accident, and they are not filming today as a result of the tragedy.
Keep reading to see the statement Marvel released…
Marvel has released a statement after the death.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said (via Variety).
The TV show stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the title role.
Wonder Man was first introduced to Marvel Comics in 1964 via The Avengers No. 9.
Via Deadline: “The character otherwise known as Simon Williams is the son of the industrialist Sanford Williams and assumes control of his munitions outfit following his passing, seeing its...
- 2/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
A crew member working on the Marvel TV series “Wonder Man” has died after falling from a rafter at Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 6.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement to IndieWire. Production is now down on the series for the day.
“Wonder Man” was not filming on Tuesday, but the crew member, a rigger, was working on set. A California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigation is underway.
The crew member’s name has not yet been released as the family is still being notified, but we will update when the information is made public.
IATSE, the union that supports below-the-line workers, shared this statement: “Everyone in the Ia family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement to IndieWire. Production is now down on the series for the day.
“Wonder Man” was not filming on Tuesday, but the crew member, a rigger, was working on set. A California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigation is underway.
The crew member’s name has not yet been released as the family is still being notified, but we will update when the information is made public.
IATSE, the union that supports below-the-line workers, shared this statement: “Everyone in the Ia family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss.
- 2/6/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
An awful accident resulting in the death of a crew member has hit the production of the Marvel Studios series Wonder Man. According to Deadline, a rigger working at CBS Redford Studios fell off the rafters this morning and sadly passed away. The individual was not filming then, and an investigation is forthcoming.
A Marvel spokesperson for the Wonder Man production shared a statement on the studio’s behalf: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.”
Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II as Simon Williams, aka Wonder Man. Lauren Glazier, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Stella Meghie also star.
Wonder Man is one of Marvel’s oldest characters, dating back to 1964 in the pages of Avengers #9. He began his comic book career as a villain but got reintroduced as a hero in the late 1970s.
A Marvel spokesperson for the Wonder Man production shared a statement on the studio’s behalf: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.”
Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II as Simon Williams, aka Wonder Man. Lauren Glazier, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Stella Meghie also star.
Wonder Man is one of Marvel’s oldest characters, dating back to 1964 in the pages of Avengers #9. He began his comic book career as a villain but got reintroduced as a hero in the late 1970s.
- 2/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
A male crew member from Disney+’s forthcoming Marvel series Wonder Man died Tuesday morning on the show’s Los Angeles set.
According to our sister pub Deadline, a rigger fell off the rafters while working at CBS Radford Studios.
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J.C. “Spike” Osorio, a member of the crew of the Marvel Studios series Wonder Man, has died in an accident on set. The accident occurred Tuesday at Radford Studios, where Osorio, a rigger on the production, fell from the rafters.
In a remembrance shared on Friday, Osorio’s family called him “the best person who cared for all living things, a person that we all should strive to be.” He was a “the most wonderful, thoughtful, and loving husband, a caring son, a wise brother, a strong friend, a brave veteran, a euphorbia enthusiast, a meticulous lighting technician, and a stickler for safety at work.”
A veteran member of the electrical department, Osorio, 41, worked on a vast array of productions, from 2017’s The Dark Tower to 2018’s Ant-Man and the Wasp and Mayans M.C. and The Conners and American Born Chinese as recently as last year. His latest project,...
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