Best Stories Of The Week: Jurassic World, Halloween, Inside Out, Maleficent 2 And More
If you’re not too distracted by the little voices inside your head from this weekend’s release of Pixar’sInside Out, then it’s time to catch up on some entertainment news with theBest Stories of the Week.
This time we’ve got updates on Fox’s mutant spin-offGambitwithChanning Tatum, development ofPitch Perfect 3, casting forStar Wars: Rogue OneandFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themand new details on theGhostbustersreboot. There’s also new trailers for the animatedPeanutsmovie,Mark WahlbergandWill Ferrell’s latest comedyDaddy’s HomeandEmily Blunt’s new thrillerSicario. There’s also some great features from the SlashFilm team, including interviews and a farewell from one of our longtime staff members.
Check out the Best Stories of the Week after the jump!
#37. Paramount and Sony Skipping Comic-Con in July
We already know thatMarvel won’t have a panelatComic-Conthis summer, and two more movie studios have joined them.Paramount PicturesandSony Pictureshave confirmed that theywon’t have panels at the pop culture conventionin San Diego either. Some of their big films on the horizon includeGhostbusters, Zoolander 2, Spectre, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes 2, GoosebumpsandAngry Birds. While those projects may still have a presence in San Diego, they won’t be previewed in Hall H.
#36. Jemaine Clement in the Trailer for People, Places and Things
The film hits theaters and VOD on August 14th.
#35. Eli Roth Planning Killer Shark Movie Meg
After killing Nazis inInglourious Basterdsand tourists inHostel, directorEli Rothis looking to get bloody again with a killer shark movie calledMeg. But this wouldn’t just be another Great White Shark thriller, as this would focus on the massive carcharodon megalodon. To find out more about the project set up at Warner Bros. Pictures,read our original report.
#34. Trailer for Insane Indie Turbo Kid Speeds In
The movie arrives in theaters and on VOD on August 28th.
#33. Kenneth Branagh to Direct Murder on the Orient Express Remake
ThorandJack Ryan: Shadow RecruitdirectorKenneth Branaghis heading into remake territory with the update of the classicMurder on the Orient Express. To find out what we know about the remake of the original thriller,read our full story here.
#32. Robin Williams Gives One Last Performance in Boulevard Trailer
The drama arrives in limited theaters on July 17th.
#31. Interview: Dope Director Rick Famuyiwa
Our own Germain Lussier talked withDopedirectorRick Famuyiwaabout the Sundance premiere of his film Dope, pop culture, and his unique geek characters in the indie sensation on June 19th.Check out the full interview right here.
#30. Charlize Theron Goes to Dark Places in Thriller Trailer
The thriller arrives on August 7th.
#29. Guards vs. Prisoners in The Stanford Prison Experiment Trailer
The indie drama hits limited theaters on July 17th and VOD services on July 24th.
#28. Tom Hanks is a Hero Again in Captain Sully Drama
Clint Eastwoodwill be making another real-life drama next, this time about Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a crippled plane on the Hudson River saving the lives of 155 people. And now it sounds likeTom Hankswill take the lead role, following his previous turn asCaptain Phillips.Find out more about the true story right here.
#27. Teaser for Second Season of FX’s Fargo Series
The second season premieres in September on FX.
#26. Toy Story with Animals in Secret Lives of Pets Trailer
The animated film arrives on July 8th, 2016.
#25. Adam Sandler Has Father Woes in Hotel Transylvania 2 Trailer
The sequel arrives on September 25th.
#24. Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson Back for Pitch Perfect 3
After the box office success ofPitch Perfect 2, Universal Pictures has confirmed thatAnna KendrickandRebel Wilsonwill be back forPitch Perfect 3. Find out what we know about the sequel so farin our original report.
#23. Katherine Waterston Joins Harry Potter Spin-Off Fantastic Beasts
Inherent Viceleading ladyKatherine Waterstonhas taken a key role in theHarry Potterspin-offFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, joiningThe Theory of Everythingstar Eddie Redmayne. Get more details on the fantasy spin-offright here.
#22. Matthew Vaughn Hopes to Make a Kick-Ass Prequel
Even thoughKick-Ass 2wasn’t as good as we all hoped it would be, the original film’s directorMatthew Vaughnstill has hope that aprequeltoKick-Asswill still be made. It would follow Hit Girl and Big Daddy to show us how they took on their hero identities. Vaughn also would still like to seeKick-Ass 3happen too.Find out what Matthew Vaughn had to say in our full story.
#21. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell Reunite in Daddy’s Home Trailer
The comedy debuts on December 25th.
#20. New Star Wars Video Game Trailers Unveiled at E3
A slew of new trailers forStar Warsvideo gamescoming later this year arrived from E3 this week. The most impressive is the above trailer for the expansion packStar Wars: The Old Republic—Knights of the Fallen Empirebut there are also new trailers forDisney Infinity’sexpansion intoStar Warsas well asStar Wars Battlefrontgameplayon the planet Hothand either the familiarTatooine or the new planet Jakku.
#19. Forest Whitaker Joins Star Wars: Rogue One Cast
The cast ofStar Wars: Rogue Onehas gained another fantastic addition withPanic RoomandTaken 3starForest Whitakertaking an unknown role in the firstStar Warsspin-off film. Read everything we know aboutStar Wars: Rogue Oneinthe full story right here.
#18. Disney Planning Maleficent 2
The evil queen will return as Disney is developing a sequel to their revisionist fairytaleMaleficent. As of nowAngelina Jolieisn’t signed on for the sequel, but surely Disney will get her back, because she’s quite the box office draw and would be integral to the sequel’s success.Get the full story in our original report.
#17. The Crow Loses Star Jack Huston
It appears this long-gestating reboot of the comic book adaptationThe Crowjust can’t catch a break.Jack Hustonwill no longer be in the lead role, leaving directorCorin Hardyto find a new star as soon as possible in order to stay on schedule to start shooting in the next few weeks.Get the whole story right here.
#16. The Good Dinosaur Preview: Pixar’s Prehistoric Adventure
Our own Angie Han checked out an extended preview ofThe Good Dinosaurand learned a whole lot about the prehistoric adventure that will mark Pixar’s second film of 2015. Thevoice cast was recently jostled around, but there’s a lot more that was revealed in Pixar’s preview event. Find out everything welearned aboutThe Good Dinosaurright here.
#15. Mark Wahlberg Thinks Michael Bay Will Direct Transformers 5
In a recent interview,Mark Wahlbergsaid that he thinksMichael Baywill end up back behind the camera as director ofTransformers 5. Find out all the recent developments on the future of the Transformers franchiseright here.
#14. Julia Stiles Returns for Bourne 5 with Matt Damon
BesidesMatt Damonin the lead role, one of the few recurring characters inThe Bourne Identityfranchise has beenJulia Stiles. And it’s been confirmed that the actress will return forBourne 5from director Paul Greengrass.Get the full story right here.
#13. Charlie Brown Has a Crush in the New Peanuts Trailer
The animated movie arrives on November 6th.
#12. Page 2: Why Get Mad When People Enjoy a Movie You Didn’t?
A lot of people are loving Jurassic World, but some people are getting a bit angry that people are enjoying it so much. Is that weird? Do you get angry when someone enjoys a movie that you hated?Join the discussion over here.
#11. Michael Myers Will Be Back in Halloween Returns
The future of the long-running Halloween horror franchise has been uncertain for the past few years, but now we have word that Michael Myers will be back in yet another sequel. Find out who will be directing what the story might bein our original report.
#10. Po Meets His Dad in Kung Fu Panda 3 Teaser Trailer
The sequel arrives January 29th, 2016.
#9. Interview: Inside Out Star and Film Nerd Bill Hader
Saturday Night Liveveteran and rising starBill Hadersat down with our own Germain Lussier to talk about his work onInside Out, what it’s like making a Pixar movie and much more.Check out the full interview right here. Also, be sure to read about how Hadergeeked out with Steven Spielbergon the set ofThe BFG.
#8. Top 25 Coming of Age Movies of the Past 25 Years
In honor of the recent release ofMe and Earl and the Dying Girland this week’s debut ofDope, our own Ethan Anderton revealed what he thinks are the 25 Best Coming of Age Movies of the Past 25 Years. Did your favorites make the cut? Check out thefull list right here.
#7. Is Wolverine 3 Based on the Old Man Logan Comic Book?
We’re still not entirely sure whatWolverine 3will be about, but the film is coming in 2017 and a new rumor has surfaced saying that the story arc will be based on the comic storyline calledOld Man Logan.Get the whole scoop right here.
#6. Emily Blunt Stars in Intense Trailer for Sicario
The thriller arrives on September 18th
#5. Director Rupert Wyatt Boards Gambit with Channing Tatum
The X-Men spin-offGambitnow has a director withRise of the Planet of the ApesandThe GamblerhelmerRupert Wyattboarding the project. However, for those hoping to seeChanning Tatumpop up as the kinetically charged mutant in X-Men: Apocalypse, itsounds like that won’t be happeningafter all.Find out more about Gambit right here.
#4. Mark Ruffalo May Be in Captain America: Civil War After All
Even thoughMark Ruffalowasn’t listed as being part of the cast ofCaptain America: Civil Warwhen production began, a recent interview with the actor revealed that he might pop up after all. Ruffalo says thatRobert Downey Jr.told him that he would have a role in the movie, but Marvel hasn’t contacted him yet.Hear what Ruffalo has to say about the situation over here.
#3. Ghostbusters Starts Shooting in Boston, Set Photos Surface
The reboot ofGhostbustersfrom directorPaul Feighasjust started production in Boston, and some set photos have surfaced showing offMelissa McCarthy, Kristen WiigandKate McKinnonin the film. Find out more about the reboot’s plot and find out where you can see the photosin our original post.
#2. Germain Lussier Says Farewell to SlashFilm
Our longtime writerGermain Lussierhad his last day at SlashFilm on Friday, June 19th, and we will miss him dearly.Read his fond farewell to SlashFilm and all of you readers right here.
#1. Jurassic World is King of the Box Office, Sequels on the Way
Jurassic Worldhas been the talk of the town since debuting in theaters last weekend and smashing box office records to become the biggest debut in history. And all week we’ve had tons of buzz, chatter and more focused on Jurassic World, so here’s all the good stuff from the past week for you to check out regarding theJurassic Parksequel:
That’s it for the Best Stories of the Week. Stay tuned to see what happens next week!
