On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (October 13th, 2016) John Campea, Kristian Harloff, Jon Schnepp, Ashley Mova and Wendy Lee discuss the following:
Anew trailer and poster have been released forGareth Edwards’Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The new, longer look at the movie gives us a lot more in way of plot and footage, including a better look at the most iconic villain to ever don a breathing mask: Darth Vader.Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyis directed by Gareth Edwards and scheduled to hit theaters on December 16.
Disney is actively looking to fill the director’s chair for theirMulanadaptation with an Asian filmmaker and one name in particular has surfaced who reportedly turned down the movie. In a report from THR about duelingMulanadaptations, both at Sony and Disney, the trade mentioned thatLife of PidirectorAng Leewas approached by Disney but passed on the movie. Disney is now moving quickly to find a director, as well as launching a global search to find a Chinese lead actress and love interest.
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Max Steel -Teenager Max McGrath (Ben Winchell) discovers that his body can generate the most powerful energy in the universe. Steel (Josh Brener) is a funny, slightly rebellious, techno-organic extraterrestrial who wants to utilize Max’s skills. When the two meet, they combine together to become Max Steel, a superhero with unmatched strength on Earth.
Kevin Hart: What Now?-ComicKevin Hartperforms his stand-up routine in front of 50,000 people at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
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One of the year’s most acclaimed (and profitable) horror films this year isFede Alvarez’sDon’t Breathe. The film has made Alvarez one of Hollywood’s most sought-after directors and now, according to The Hollywood Reporter,he’s signed on to the upcoming comic book filmIncognito. The movie will be produced by Sony pictures and tells the story of Zach Overkill, a supervillain who is in Witness Protection after testifying against a powerful hero The Black Death. Though required to take a drug that eliminates his superpowers and work a boring mail job, Zach becomes restless and finds a way to regain his powers, forcing him to decide whether to use them again or stay in the safety of his regular job. A release date has not been set.
After a special IMAX screening of 15 minutes ofDoctor Strange, Marvel head honchoKevin Feigefielded a question aboutKate Beckinsale‘scommentsthat a potential crossover betweenUnderworldandBladehad been considered and abandoned because, “They’re doing something with ‘Blade.'” Feige then said that theUnderworldproducers did approach the studio about a potential crossover but Marvel said no.
The first clip has been released for Jurassic World 2 helmerJ.A. Bayona’sA Monster Calls.The movie tells the story of Connor, played byLewis MacDougall, a 12-year-old boy who’s dealing with his dying mother, played byFelicity Jones, his cold grandmother, played bySigourney Weaver, his distant father, played byToby Kebbell, and the bullies at school. In his hour of need, he inadvertently summons a monster to help him, voiced byLiam Neeson. A Monster Callsopens in limited release on December 23rd, followed by a wide release on January 6th
Josh writes:
I have recently being thinking and wandering what separates Disney’s “live-action” and animation come Oscars. For example, will theJungle Book, if nominated, be nominated as a live-action for having one human character? This also goes to the upcomingThe Lion Kinglive-action, if nominated, will it be for animation or live-action sci-fi having no human characters? Where does the line between live-action begin and end come Oscars?
Myles Smith writes:
I read in the news recently thatMichael Jacksonis the highest earning dead celebrity with $825 million. This got me thinking, do you think we will ever see a Michael Jackson biopic?
