Everyone had high hopes for The Running Man. Director Edgar Wright is known for making critically acclaimed and popular films, and Glen Powell is quickly becoming a major movie star after appearing in hits like Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone but You, and Twisters. So it’s surprising that the film didn’t perform well in theaters. What went wrong?
Okay, so I just heard some awesome news! The Blues Brothers are coming back in a big way – we’re talking TV, movies, concerts, new music, the whole nine yards. And it’s starting now with a brand new graphic novel called The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake. It’s written by Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano, and James Werner, with amazing art by Felipe Sobriero. I already checked, and you can grab a copy on Amazon today, November 18th! I’m super excited to see what this means for the future of the Blues Brothers!
I’m so excited to hear the new heads at DC Studios are really building something special! Apparently, they’re developing a TV series based on V for Vendetta for HBO, which is one of the most highly-regarded graphic novels DC has ever put out. This is fantastic news for fans like me!
Savannah, a contestant on the upcoming season of Survivor, revealed a deeply upsetting experience to a fellow player and discussed it in detail with the show’s cameras. She explained that the event was so traumatic it affected her hormones and caused lasting damage to her reproductive health.
Academy President Janet Yang commended Tom Cruise for his significant contributions to the film industry, highlighting his dedication to movies, the cinema-going experience, and the art of stunt work, which she said has been a source of inspiration for everyone.
In a recent interview with IndieWire, Rian Johnson stated that Daniel Craig will always play the character of Benoit Blanc in the Knives Out series, regardless of where the franchise goes. This is different from Craig’s role as James Bond, which has been played by multiple actors over the years. Johnson explained that the films are a “partnership” between him and Craig, and both are essential for the success of future installments.
Regal Cinemas has revealed the first images of the special popcorn buckets and merchandise coming for Avatar: The Last Airbender. Although prices haven’t been announced yet, the items will feature beloved creatures and wildlife from all three Avatar films, letting fans celebrate the world of Pandora.
Dynamite Entertainment presents the first issue of a new comic book series based on The Lion King, the beloved film by Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers. This series doesn’t follow Simba as a king, but instead explores his childhood adventures as a cub. Before Scar challenged Mufasa for the throne, the comic shows the king teaching young Simba what it takes to be a leader and the importance of protecting the Pride Lands.
I just learned some fascinating details about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, The Odyssey. Apparently, Nolan and his cinematographer, Hoyte van Hoytema, have really solved a problem that’s plagued some of his past work – audio issues. They did this by using brand new IMAX cameras, and The Odyssey is actually the first big-budget blockbuster ever filmed entirely with them. It sounds like they’ve made some serious technical advancements to ensure a truly immersive experience.
Aside from a brief opening sound, this line marks the beginning of the story in Angel’s Egg, a unique and experimental anime film by director Mamoru Oshii, known for works like Ghost in the Shell and The Red Spectacles. It appears roughly halfway through the 73-minute film, at a point where dialogue is minimal and the atmosphere is particularly mysterious. Similar to the characters in Alain Resnais’ classic film Hiroshima mon amour (1959), the Man (Jinpachi Nezu) and the Girl (Mako Hyodo) appear to come from nowhere and are traveling aimlessly, their memories fragmented and uncertain.