When it comes to adapting comic books into TV shows, there are few comics writers who’ve had more adaptations than Robert Kirkman. However, his upcoming comic, ‘Stealth,’ will be the first time one of his works is adapted into a feature film. Per Deadline, Lee Daniels (‘The Butler,’ ‘Empire’) will direct this film adaptation of… Continue reading ‘Stealth’ Film Adaptation Taps ‘Empire’s Lee Daniels to Direct
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‘STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER’ (REVIEW)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Walt Disney Studios/Lucasfilm Directed by: J.J. Abrams Written by: J.J. Abrams, Chris Terrio Starring: Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, and Billy Dee… Continue reading ‘STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER’ (REVIEW)
‘JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL’ (REVIEW)
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) Columbia Pictures Directed by: Jake Kasdan Written by: Jeff Pinker, Scott Rosenberg, Jake Kasdan Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, with Awkwafina, Danny Glover, and Danny DeVito The most delightful aspect of 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the… Continue reading ‘JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL’ (REVIEW)
‘1917’ (REVIEW)
1917 (2019) Universal Pictures Directed by: Sam Mendes Written by: Sam Mendes & Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, with Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch We’ve been sitting here since Christmas, 1914, during which millions of men have died, and we’ve advanced no further than an… Continue reading ‘1917’ (REVIEW)
‘THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD’ (REVIEW)
They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) Warner Bros. Directed by: Peter Jackson The different worlds films can take us to are one of the greatest beauties of the medium. Whether it’s the realm of Middle-earth, the snows of Hoth, or even the wedding of a Mafia don’s daughter, film allows us to take an inside… Continue reading ‘THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD’ (REVIEW)
Billy Magnussen’s ‘Aladdin’ Character Prince Anders to Receive Spin-Off Film on Disney+
In a surprising move, a spin-off based on the ‘Aladdin’ character Prince Anders is in the works for the Disney+ streaming service. Played by Billy Magnussen, the character was an original creation for Guy Ritchie’s live-action remake that released May of this year. The film, which began with a story idea from Magnussen, will be… Continue reading Billy Magnussen’s ‘Aladdin’ Character Prince Anders to Receive Spin-Off Film on Disney+
New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Film in Development With ‘Maze Runner’ Trilogy Director Wes Ball
One of the most pleasant surprises of the previous decade was the quality of the rebooted ‘Planet of the Apes’ trilogy. Following the successful ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes,’ director Rupert Wyatt handed the reins off to Matt Reeves, who went on to direct ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘War… Continue reading New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Film in Development With ‘Maze Runner’ Trilogy Director Wes Ball