Early Buzz: Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones

Early Buzz: Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones Paramount Pictures has begun to screenPeter Jackson’s adaptation ofThe Lovely Bones, and reviews have begun to appear online. Lets take a look at some quotes from the early reviews: Todd McCarthy at Variety: “Peter Jackson’s infatuation with fancy visual effects mortally wounds The Lovely Bones.” …. “Jackson undermines solid work from a good cast with show-offy celestial evocations that severely disrupt the emotional connections with the characters....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Laura Swanson

Eli Roth Is The Latest Director To Grant Bruce Willis' 'Death Wish'

Eli Roth Is The Latest Director To Grant Bruce Willis' ‘Death Wish’ It’s been a rough road for Paramount’s upcoming remake ofDeath Wish, which been the subject of a few behind-the-scenes creative clashes. The project was first announced in 2012with director Joe Carnahan at the helm, but Carnahandeparted a year laterover those dreaded “creative differences,” which may or may have involved the director wanting Frank Grillo in the lead role and the studio insisting onBruce Willis....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Nancy Martin

Eternals Clip: Kingo Is The Bollywood Dance King

Eternals Clip: Kingo Is The Bollywood Dance King One of the big highlights of the superhero ensemble in Marvel Studios'“Eternals"has to be Kingo, as portrayed by the newly-swole Kumail Nanjiani (“The Big Sick,” “The Lovebirds”). Although the film bounces back-and-forth through different eras of human existence, when we catch up to Kingo in the present day, he is a Bollywood superstar filming a movie where he portrays Richard Madden’s Ikaris. A clip from the scene of his elaborate dance number just debuted for your viewing pleasure, and you can check it out below!...

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Nicholas Snow

Ewan McGregor Says The Star Wars Prequels Were 'Very Difficult' Because Technology Got In The Way

Ewan McGregor Says The Star Wars Prequels Were ‘Very Difficult’ Because Technology Got In The Way Those of a certain age likely recall the arc of the “Star Wars” films released between 1999 and 2005. The three prequel films — “The Phantom Menace,” “Attack of the Clones,” and “Revenge of the Sith” — were each initially well-received by fans and were all enormous box office hits, but viewed with a sour attitude, with many fans and critics citing their sterile aesthetic, weird dialogue (“I hate sand”), and monkeying with “Star Wars” canon (midichlorians?...

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Donna Adams

Exclusive 'Arlo The Alligator Boy' Clip: The Half-Human, Half-Alligator Boy Is Stuck In A Ruff Situation

Exclusive ‘Arlo The Alligator Boy’ Clip: The Half-Human, Half-Alligator Boy Is Stuck In A Ruff Situation Since Disney transitioned almost exclusively to 3D animated films, we’re sorely lacking in old-fashioned 2D animated musicals. And Netflix is going to fill that gap with its newest animated musical feature film,Arlo the Alligator Boy. Following the adventures of a half-human, half-alligator boy (duh) in New York City, the film aims to be the next family-friendly animated musical....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Helen Miller

Guillermo Del Toro Clarifies 'Pacific Rim 2' Roles, Talks 'Haunted Mansion' And 'Hellboy 3'

Guillermo Del Toro Clarifies ‘Pacific Rim 2’ Roles, Talks ‘Haunted Mansion’ And ‘Hellboy 3’ WhenGuillermo del Torosaid thatCharlie DayandBurn Gorman’s scientists were the main characters ofPacific Rim 2, it suggested a drastic shift in focus from the Jaeger pilots who lead the first film, such as the one played byCharlie Hunnam. Today del Toro was on a Television Critics Association panel for the second season of his FX seriesThe Strain. After the panel I asked del Toro to clarify whether Hunnam would return, and/or take a backseat toPacific Rim 2characters played by Day and Gorman....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Karen Garcia

Harrison Ford Broke His Leg On 'Star Wars Episode VII' Set [UPDATED]

Harrison Ford Broke His Leg On ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ Set [UPDATED] UPDATE: More sources have confirmed this is not a rumor, as it was initially framed. Changes have been made below to reflect that.UPDATE 2:Ford’s publicist confirmed toBBC Newsthat Ford didn’t just break his ankle. He broke his left leg. Word ofHarrison Ford’s ankle injury on the set ofStar Wars Episode VIIspread very quicklylast week. Reactions ranged from blind panic to mellow dismissal as initial reports made it sound like the injury was no big deal....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Rebecca Davis

Here's When You Can Watch Belfast At Home

Here’s When You Can Watch Belfast At Home Kenneth Branagh took a trip down memory lane with his latest film, the coming-of-age tale “Belfast.” He’s frequently described the film as his “most personal” project yet, not just because it takes place in the titular city where he grew up, but because the semi-autobiographical story tracks a young boy and his working class family in 1960s Northern Ireland. In part based on Branagh’s own childhood, the film centers on Buddy (Jude Hill), a kid whose life is filled with love, warmth and childhood romance — until his beloved hometown is caught up in the changing times....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Deanna Cruz

James Bond's Ben Whishaw Weighs In On The 'Radical' Changes He Thinks The Franchise Needs

James Bond’s Ben Whishaw Weighs In On The ‘Radical’ Changes He Thinks The Franchise Needs As prestigious (and lucrative) as the James Bond gig appears from the outside looking in, I’ve come to the conclusion that it must be a weirdly thankless position to be in. Imagine being Daniel Craig, and instead of everyone celebrating your remarkable run as the title character upon the conclusion of “No Time to Die,” the internet is mostly just looking ahead and fan-casting their personal choices for your replacement, while everyone involved in the franchise is commenting on where things should be taken next....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Cameron Mccarthy

Jeff Goldblum May Be Heading Into A Superhero Movie Universe Sometime Soon

Jeff Goldblum May Be Heading Into A Superhero Movie Universe Sometime Soon Even thoughJeff Goldblumis getting in sequel mode this summer withIndependence Day: Resurgence, there’s no indication that he’ll be returning to theJurassic Parkuniverse anytime soon, thoughJurassic World 2just confirmed a director. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t see Jeff Goldblum backing down from blockbuster territory. The actor has hinted he’ll be heading into the superhero genre. Find out more about this potential Jeff Goldblum superhero movie casting below....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Timothy Griffith

Julianne Moore, Finn Wolfhard To Star In Jesse Eisenberg's 'When You Finish Saving The World' Movie Based On His Audible Series

Julianne Moore, Finn Wolfhard To Star In Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘When You Finish Saving The World’ Movie Based On His Audible Series Several naturally curly-haired actors are putting their heads together for a buzzy comedy-drama,When You Finish Saving the World. Based on the Audible drama series written by and starringJesse Eisenberg, the feature film is set to star Oscar winnerJulianne MooreandStranger ThingsstarFinn Wolfhard, with Eisenberg at the helm as writer and director....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Sandra Patterson

Kurt Russell Looks More Awesome Than Ever In New 'Hateful Eight' Images

Kurt Russell Looks More Awesome Than Ever In New ‘Hateful Eight’ Images Quentin Tarantino’s new filmThe Hateful Eightsounds in many ways like a return to his roots: it’s nearly a closed-room argument, with an ensemble cast battling out their differences in, if Tarantino’s reputation is anything to go by, increasingly violent ways. That ensemble cast is perhaps better than ever, withTim Rothproviding a link to Tarantino’s debutReservoir Dogs, andSamuel L. Jackson,Jennifer Jason Leigh,Walton Goggins,Demian Bichir,Michael Madsen,Bruce Dern, with a small turn fromChanning Tatum....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Desiree Butler

Michael Bay In Final Talks For 'Transformers 4'? [Updated]

Michael Bay In Final Talks For ‘Transformers 4’? [Updated] In October, the president of Hasbro made news when he said that his company wasin talkswith Paramount,Steven SpielbergandMichael Bayto make a fourthTransformersfilm, or perhaps back to back fourth and fifth films. Bay quicklydeniedthat he was in talks (“I am currently not talking to Paramount on T4 and T5 despite reports”) and the story quieted down to some extent, though Spielberghas saidthat he’d like moreTransformersout of Bay, too....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Lisa Bowers