Despite being panned by critics (the film’s Metascore currently sits at 31), Transformers: Age of Extinction has opened big with an approximate worldwide total of $301m. An estimated $90m of the $201m international total came from China, which makes it the biggest debut ever over there for an imported movie. Clearly thirst for Michael Bay’s… Continue reading Transformers: Age of Extinction opens huge
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Update: Shane Black’s Predator movie will be a sequel
Shane Black has set the record straight, stating to Collider that the Predator movie which he is working on will be an “inventive sequel”; not a reboot. He said that both he and and screenwriter Fred Dekker value the “rich mythology” that’s already been introduced in previous Predator movies, so “Why start over?”
Predator to be remade
FOX is planning to remake the original 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring classic action movie Predator. THR reports that Shane Black (Iron Man 3, Lethal Weapon, The Long Kiss Goodnight) is being called upon to write the treatment and direct, and very interestingly that he actually starred in the original as “Hawkins”. Fred Dekker, who co-wrote 1987’s… Continue reading Predator to be remade
Harrison Ford broke his leg on Star Wars VII set
BBC News has confirmed that Harrison Ford broke his leg on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII. His surgery was a success however, according to his U.S. publicist Ina Treciokas, and “He will begin rehab shortly… He’s doing well and looks forward to returning to work.” Fortunately his injury, which reportedly occurred while shooting… Continue reading Harrison Ford broke his leg on Star Wars VII set
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Trailer
A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant… Continue reading Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Trailer
The Signal Escape Clip
On a road trip, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area by a computer genius. When everything suddenly goes dark, Nic regains consciousness – only to find himself in a waking nightmare.
Ant-Man has a new director
After the departure of Edgar Wright from Marvel’s Ant-Man superhero movie (the director left citing creative differences), the studio has had a tough job filling his role, with many directors turning down the opportunity. But they have finally found their yes man in the form of Peyton Reed – best known for directing Jim Carrey’s… Continue reading Ant-Man has a new director
Chronicle director to helm another Star Wars spinoff movie
Hot of the heels of news that Gareth Edwards will be directing a standalone Star Wars movie, Lucasfilm have announced that Josh Trank, whose first film was the rather brilliant realistic superhero movie Chronicle, will direct another one of these: “We’re thrilled to welcome Josh into the family,” says Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy in a… Continue reading Chronicle director to helm another Star Wars spinoff movie
Wachowskis’ Jupiter Ascending release date pushed back
Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of the Wachowskis’ (The Matrix trilogy, V for Vendetta) next film, Jupiter Ascending from July 18 to Feb 6, 2015. The Hollywood Reporter reports that insiders are saying the $150 million film “needed more special effects work”, but this is a very last minute move for the studio,… Continue reading Wachowskis’ Jupiter Ascending release date pushed back
Edge of Tomorrow Review
“Liman’s background in comedy certainly proves to be advantageous in this feature, as when Cage awakes day after day, there’s a brilliantly playful tone, which makes it immensely easy to become immersed in”…