It’s gratifying to see familiar characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader pop up in new Star Wars films, but the series has to move firmly into its own territory at some point. Gary Whitta, the original writer for Star Wars: Rogue One (opens in new tab), told ComingSoon.net (opens …
Read More »Rogue One director says that one of Star Wars coolest planets got its name from a coffee screw-up
Some directors are power-hungry maniacs who relish having complete control over every aspect of a film production, and others are more like Star Wars: Rogue One (opens in new tab) director Gareth Edwards, who was willing to take inspiration for his $200 million blockbuster from an extremely unlikely source: a …
Read More »Marvel boss explains why Thor is flying solo without Natalie Portmans Jane Foster in Thor: Ragnarok
The romances in Marvel Studios movies haven’t lasted very long, have they? Well, unfortunately there’s some bad news for fans of the relationship between Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster, and it’s a small spoiler for Thor: Ragnarok (opens in new tab): in that film, the couple has …
Read More »Rogue One director explains why the original ending didnt work and says Darth Vaders big scene was a late addition
Star Wars: Rogue One (opens in new tab) has come and gone from theaters, but it’s poised to re-enter the pop culture conversation when it comes out on Blu-ray and home video next month. Director Gareth Edwards is getting a jump on that now by doing some interviews leading up …
Read More »50 cuts and revisions that changed your favourite films
Deleted scenes It’s impossible to imagine certain movies being any different from how they are. Once a film becomes beloved enough, iconic enough, its form and essence get locked-in in the minds of the audience. The idea of an alternative version feels like a fantasy from a parallel universe at …
Read More »4 quotes from the Alien: Covenant special effects team that make my chest burst with excitement
Alien: Covenant (opens in new tab) looks like a return to dark, scary sci-fi for director Ridley Scott, and if the film’s special effects team is correct, it’s also going to be one of the bloodiest movies of Scott’s lengthy career. IGN UK (opens in new tab) recently spoke with …
Read More »Netflix reveals the first ever orc police officer with new Bright images
No, Netflix hasn’t quit the entertainment industry and set up a weird police force staffed by orcs (what would they even enforce, anyway?) – it’s simply released some first look images for its new Original movie Bright, albeit in a slightly unconventional way. Check out the press release below: Today, …
Read More »The Han Solo movie casts Michael Kenneth Williams – AKA Omar from The Wire
Another famous face has joined the cast of the Han Solo movie (opens in new tab). Michael Kenneth Williams, who you may recognize as Omar from The Wire or Robert from 12 Years a Slave (opens in new tab), will be playing… someone. The official announcement (opens in new tab) …
Read More »Pirates of the Caribbean 5 trailer features a young, CG Johnny Depp and ghost sharks!
Want to see what Johnny Depp would have looked like if he joined the Pirates franchise when he was far younger? And would you care to see a glimpse of some ghost sharks in action? The newest trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean 5 has you covered on both fronts: …
Read More »Batman v Superman wins big at the Razzies 2017 – see the full Hall of Shame here
The Oscars celebrate the best of the best, even if they did mess up the winner for Best Picture (opens in new tab)but what about the so-bad-it’s-actually-really-really-bad movies? Where’s their award? For that, you have the anti-Oscars, the Razzies: celebrating the absolute worst the movie industry has to offer. This …
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