As good as every Batman movie has been so far, we've got enough of the dark and brooding Batman. Even if "The Batman" was genuinely funny at times, it was still an incredibly dark superhero movie not really meant for kids — while, yes, Batman is for kids too.
This is part of why "The Lego Batman Movie" remains such a special and refreshing entry in the Batman mythos. Not only does it feature one of the best Batman performances, thanks to Will Arnett, who stole every scene in "The Lego Movie" he was in; it is colorful, visually interesting, and...
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This is part of why "The Lego Batman Movie" remains such a special and refreshing entry in the Batman mythos. Not only does it feature one of the best Batman performances, thanks to Will Arnett, who stole every scene in "The Lego Movie" he was in; it is colorful, visually interesting, and...
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- 5/12/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
With 2017’s The Lego Batman Movie having grossed over $311 million worldwide, building on the block toy franchise’s cinematic success, a sequel seemed like a no-brainer for studio Warner Bros. However, external constraints intervened when Universal Pictures landed an exclusive deal for the rights; a twist of fate that essentially canceled the sequel in the midst of its development. Consequently, director Chris McKay’s most recent—unfortunately inauspicious—update on that front also came with intriguingly bittersweet plot details.
How’s this for a pitch for The Lego Batman Movie 2? A dramatic ordeal resembling themes from The Godfather Part II and Boogie Nights teaches Batman the value of friendship. Of course, those rather random sources of inspiration—from a dour early 1970s-era epic and 70s-nostalgic 1990s cinematic caricature—may seem like a puzzling plot structure for the kid-friendly animated film franchise, but there was a method to the apparent madness,...
How’s this for a pitch for The Lego Batman Movie 2? A dramatic ordeal resembling themes from The Godfather Part II and Boogie Nights teaches Batman the value of friendship. Of course, those rather random sources of inspiration—from a dour early 1970s-era epic and 70s-nostalgic 1990s cinematic caricature—may seem like a puzzling plot structure for the kid-friendly animated film franchise, but there was a method to the apparent madness,...
- 6/14/2021
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Arrested Development alum Michael Cera has been cast as a series regular opposite Amy Schumer in Hulu’s original comedy series Life & Beth, created, directed, written, executive produced by and starring Schumer, from Endeavor Content.
In Life & Beth, Beth’s life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past, her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey towards building a more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma,...
In Life & Beth, Beth’s life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past, her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey towards building a more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma,...
- 4/12/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Michael Cera (Arrested Development), Maya Erskine (Pen 15) and Michael Angarano (This Is Us) are set to star in road trip movie Sacramento, which Angarano will also direct.
Due to shoot early next year, the film will follow Rickey, an energetic and free-spirited young man who convinces Glenn, his long-time friend who’s settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento, bringing their past into question and their future into light.
Angarano has scripted with Chris Smith and the duo will produce with Sam Grey, Oakhurst Entertainment and Lighthouse Management & Media. Go Media Productions will finance.
LA-based Motus Studios has launched international sales at this week’s virtual AFM. UTA is handling domestic.
Angarano was Emmy-nominated for his guest star turn in NBC’s This Is Us. He made his directorial debut with 2017 comedy-drama Avenues in which he starred with Nicholas Braun,...
Due to shoot early next year, the film will follow Rickey, an energetic and free-spirited young man who convinces Glenn, his long-time friend who’s settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento, bringing their past into question and their future into light.
Angarano has scripted with Chris Smith and the duo will produce with Sam Grey, Oakhurst Entertainment and Lighthouse Management & Media. Go Media Productions will finance.
LA-based Motus Studios has launched international sales at this week’s virtual AFM. UTA is handling domestic.
Angarano was Emmy-nominated for his guest star turn in NBC’s This Is Us. He made his directorial debut with 2017 comedy-drama Avenues in which he starred with Nicholas Braun,...
- 11/13/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
In a competitive situation, Apple has given a straight-to-series order to a comedy series from Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Variety has learned exclusively.
Titled “The Afterparty,” the series is described as a murder mystery comedy set at a high school reunion afterparty. Each of the eight episodes will feature a retelling of the same night told through a different character’s perspective, each with its own unique visual format and film genre to match the teller’s personality.
Miller created the series and will also serve as showrunner and executive producer. Lord will executive produce through the pair’s shingle, Lord Miller. Lord Miller’s vice president of television, Aubrey Lee, will serve as producer. The series will be produced for Apple by TriStar TV and Sony Pictures Television, where Lord Miller is currently set up under an overall television deal.
This marks the second streaming series Lord and...
Titled “The Afterparty,” the series is described as a murder mystery comedy set at a high school reunion afterparty. Each of the eight episodes will feature a retelling of the same night told through a different character’s perspective, each with its own unique visual format and film genre to match the teller’s personality.
Miller created the series and will also serve as showrunner and executive producer. Lord will executive produce through the pair’s shingle, Lord Miller. Lord Miller’s vice president of television, Aubrey Lee, will serve as producer. The series will be produced for Apple by TriStar TV and Sony Pictures Television, where Lord Miller is currently set up under an overall television deal.
This marks the second streaming series Lord and...
- 6/24/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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