10. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Whenever Stanley Kubrick is involved, you know there has to be something outstanding. 2001: A Space Odyssey follows an adventure to Jupiter where the astronauts have to oppose their board computer that tries to stop them…
But more than a good movie, it’s an unforgettable visual experience, an experiment in bizarre.
You can watch 2001: A Space Odyssey on Max, Netflix, and Prime Video.
9. Once Upon A Time In America (1984)
Sergio Leone’s Once Upon A Time In America isn’t special due to its captivating story of a small-time criminal turned mafia kingpin. The movie's sensational visuals could have been less impressive in our eyes, too — if not for the fact that in 1984, there was no CGI, and its stunning shots were all done with practical effects alone.
You can watch Once Upon A Time In America on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Life of Pi...
Whenever Stanley Kubrick is involved, you know there has to be something outstanding. 2001: A Space Odyssey follows an adventure to Jupiter where the astronauts have to oppose their board computer that tries to stop them…
But more than a good movie, it’s an unforgettable visual experience, an experiment in bizarre.
You can watch 2001: A Space Odyssey on Max, Netflix, and Prime Video.
9. Once Upon A Time In America (1984)
Sergio Leone’s Once Upon A Time In America isn’t special due to its captivating story of a small-time criminal turned mafia kingpin. The movie's sensational visuals could have been less impressive in our eyes, too — if not for the fact that in 1984, there was no CGI, and its stunning shots were all done with practical effects alone.
You can watch Once Upon A Time In America on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Life of Pi...
- 5/2/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Science fiction was one of the first genres in the history of cinema, and it has undergone the most dramatic changes in its more than one hundred years of existence.
By making the leap from literature to film in the 1900s, sci-fi was able to greatly expand its reach. What began as a flight of fancy on paper blossomed in front of the camera, and the genre began to explore new, exciting subgenres on the screen. Dozens of popular novels were adapted and given visual substance.
But it wasn't just adaptations that pushed directors to new horizons – many of their stories reflected everyday life through a futuristic prism. Films like Planet of the Apes and Blade Runner influenced the development of science fiction as a genre with its own tropes, traits, and cinematic language.
But neither Blade Runner, nor Planet of the Apes, nor even Kubrick's cult classic 2001:...
By making the leap from literature to film in the 1900s, sci-fi was able to greatly expand its reach. What began as a flight of fancy on paper blossomed in front of the camera, and the genre began to explore new, exciting subgenres on the screen. Dozens of popular novels were adapted and given visual substance.
But it wasn't just adaptations that pushed directors to new horizons – many of their stories reflected everyday life through a futuristic prism. Films like Planet of the Apes and Blade Runner influenced the development of science fiction as a genre with its own tropes, traits, and cinematic language.
But neither Blade Runner, nor Planet of the Apes, nor even Kubrick's cult classic 2001:...
- 5/2/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
A glimpse at upcoming UK Steelbook release dates until early 2024: here’s what’s getting the fancy treatment and when.
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
- 4/29/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Said to be a mix of Top Gun and Back To The Future, T-Minus will be an expensive-sounding action thriller based on a Philip K Dick short story. Michael B Jordan will co-produce.
Michael B Jordan, who’s currently working with Ryan Coogler on his currently untitled horror movie, now has another major project in the works. Called T-Minus, it’ll be produced by Jordan through his company, Outlier Society, in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios.
The script will be co-written by Drew Pearce, who wrote the upcoming The Fall Guy, and Nick Cuse, writer of TV’s Watchmen and Masters Of The Air.
What’s really intriguing about T-Minus – for this writer at least – is that it’s based on a Philip K Dick short story, A Little Something For Us Tempunauts.
First published in 1974, it’s about three time travellers (the Tempunauts of the title) whose mission to...
Michael B Jordan, who’s currently working with Ryan Coogler on his currently untitled horror movie, now has another major project in the works. Called T-Minus, it’ll be produced by Jordan through his company, Outlier Society, in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios.
The script will be co-written by Drew Pearce, who wrote the upcoming The Fall Guy, and Nick Cuse, writer of TV’s Watchmen and Masters Of The Air.
What’s really intriguing about T-Minus – for this writer at least – is that it’s based on a Philip K Dick short story, A Little Something For Us Tempunauts.
First published in 1974, it’s about three time travellers (the Tempunauts of the title) whose mission to...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Any prequel to the Alien series would face a challenge. If we forget for a moment that Alien 3 ever happened, the first two films in the series were absolute classics. They are as influential today as they were when they were first released in 1979 and 1986, respectively.
The main problem with 2017's Alien: Covenant was a departure from what made those two movies so good.
Too much tech, not enough tension
Alien and Aliens are big movies that benefited from an almost B-movie feel. Of course, filmmaking was very different when Ridley Scott's directing career was in its infancy, but you get the sense that he wasn't just working within constraints – he really understood his craft.
Alien: Covenant embraced CGI to such an extent that it often felt like it was so far removed from the originals that it was a different franchise. You certainly wouldn't have guessed that...
The main problem with 2017's Alien: Covenant was a departure from what made those two movies so good.
Too much tech, not enough tension
Alien and Aliens are big movies that benefited from an almost B-movie feel. Of course, filmmaking was very different when Ridley Scott's directing career was in its infancy, but you get the sense that he wasn't just working within constraints – he really understood his craft.
Alien: Covenant embraced CGI to such an extent that it often felt like it was so far removed from the originals that it was a different franchise. You certainly wouldn't have guessed that...
- 4/24/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
Everyone knows Sir Ridley Scott as the director of Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator. These films have long since become modern classics, beloved by millions of viewers around the world.
However, the film industry did not immediately recognize the talents of the stubborn Brit, who was used to controlling every second of the filmmaking process. It took the world several decades to recognize the genius of his directorial discoveries.
Ridley Scott's films have one thing in common – fame and recognition come to them only with time. In the extensive filmography of the British director there are a number of unnoticed films, including outright failures. But above all, there are movies whose potential was not recognized by the audience.
Prometheus Was Panned by Critics
A movie about an expedition in search of human origins, Prometheus, as critics have shown, tried to discover the same topics as the cult Alien.
But the...
However, the film industry did not immediately recognize the talents of the stubborn Brit, who was used to controlling every second of the filmmaking process. It took the world several decades to recognize the genius of his directorial discoveries.
Ridley Scott's films have one thing in common – fame and recognition come to them only with time. In the extensive filmography of the British director there are a number of unnoticed films, including outright failures. But above all, there are movies whose potential was not recognized by the audience.
Prometheus Was Panned by Critics
A movie about an expedition in search of human origins, Prometheus, as critics have shown, tried to discover the same topics as the cult Alien.
But the...
- 4/23/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
From the tiniest micro-organism to the far reaches of the universe, sci-fi adaptations have made a triumphant splash across multiple streaming platforms. For decades, the collective groans that routinely followed book-to-tv adaptation announcements were a given.
At the same time, many science fiction books are so steeped in lore, character motivations, politics, and scientific complexities that converting prose to a "show but don't tell" format is a tall task.
Star Trek, for instance, has historically been pretty cut and dry with its science. A phaser will vaporize you, and a transporter will, well, transport you.
Now, imagine explaining the three-body problem from a show but don't tell approach.
Thankfully, the rash of exciting new sci-fi adventures solves these riddles with filmmakers and writers who are passionate about the material.
The 3 Body Problem is practically the face of Netflix right now, while Apple TV+ is going all in with upcoming adaptations...
At the same time, many science fiction books are so steeped in lore, character motivations, politics, and scientific complexities that converting prose to a "show but don't tell" format is a tall task.
Star Trek, for instance, has historically been pretty cut and dry with its science. A phaser will vaporize you, and a transporter will, well, transport you.
Now, imagine explaining the three-body problem from a show but don't tell approach.
Thankfully, the rash of exciting new sci-fi adventures solves these riddles with filmmakers and writers who are passionate about the material.
The 3 Body Problem is practically the face of Netflix right now, while Apple TV+ is going all in with upcoming adaptations...
- 4/22/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Actress Ana de Armas poses for the new Estée Lauder “Re-Nutriv The Diamond Serum”, introducing the world to a lip color “…steeped in the allure of precious gemstones…”:
In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock”….
….followed by the features "Exposed" (2016), “Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).
In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…
…followed by her breakout role in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".
Click the images to enlarge…...
In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock”….
….followed by the features "Exposed" (2016), “Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).
In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…
…followed by her breakout role in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A new leaked video shows an explosive argument between Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson before they decided to get divorced. In tears, Gypsy tells the camera that she feels like she’s just in a “different kind of prison” with Ryan. Keep scrolling to see the clip, plus details that have been revealed by sources close to Gypsy.
Why Did Gypsy Rose & Ryan Anderson Get Divorced?
Rumors have been circulating about the reason for Gypsy and Ryan’s split. She has been accused of going back to her ex-fiance and some people have said that Ryan’s habits were the reason for the divorce.
Sources close to Gypsy Rose said that she and Ryan had started to have frequent fights. According to one insider, Gypsy started to feel like she couldn’t do anything right and felt like she just put herself in a different kind of prison.
Gypsy...
Why Did Gypsy Rose & Ryan Anderson Get Divorced?
Rumors have been circulating about the reason for Gypsy and Ryan’s split. She has been accused of going back to her ex-fiance and some people have said that Ryan’s habits were the reason for the divorce.
Sources close to Gypsy Rose said that she and Ryan had started to have frequent fights. According to one insider, Gypsy started to feel like she couldn’t do anything right and felt like she just put herself in a different kind of prison.
Gypsy...
- 4/22/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Science fiction has long captivated audiences by imagining the impossible and turning it into a visual and literary spectacle. This genre does more than entertain; it offers a creative playground where writers and filmmakers can explore the potentials and perils of future technologies.
Remarkably, many of these fantastical ideas have leaped from the pages of novels and scenes of films into our real-world experience.
This article explores some of the most significant sci-fi predictions that have materialized into today’s technologies, demonstrating the uncanny ability of sci-fi to precede real scientific advancement.
Related: 12 Must-Watch Sci-Fi Movies That Redefine the Genre
Early Sci-Fi Predictions and Their Realizations
The lineage of sci-fi predictions traces back to the literary masters of the genre. Jules Verne, for instance, described detailed undersea adventures in submarines long before they were technically feasible in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Similarly, H.G. Wells’s The First Men in the Moon...
Remarkably, many of these fantastical ideas have leaped from the pages of novels and scenes of films into our real-world experience.
This article explores some of the most significant sci-fi predictions that have materialized into today’s technologies, demonstrating the uncanny ability of sci-fi to precede real scientific advancement.
Related: 12 Must-Watch Sci-Fi Movies That Redefine the Genre
Early Sci-Fi Predictions and Their Realizations
The lineage of sci-fi predictions traces back to the literary masters of the genre. Jules Verne, for instance, described detailed undersea adventures in submarines long before they were technically feasible in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Similarly, H.G. Wells’s The First Men in the Moon...
- 4/22/2024
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Having directed the brilliant Arrival (2015), Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and the two Dune movies (2021 and 2024), Denis Villeneuve has already inscribed his name in cinematic history as the acclaimed sci-fi filmmaker.
Here are 7 movies, recommended by the director and available for watching on Prime Video, that guarantee a superior sci-fi experience.
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
It comes as no surprise that this iconic Old Hollywood masterpiece is in Villeneuve’s list. According to his own admission, Kubrick’s epic space opera was his first "cinematic shock" that became his most favorite movie, inspiring him for his own science fiction works.
2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Steven Spielberg’s classic drama movie affected not only the 1980’s genre’s features, but also the Dune director’s cinema taste, entering him the world of the French New Wave by assembling Francois Truffaut in its cast, and, obviously, his love for sci-fi films.
3. Blade Runner...
Here are 7 movies, recommended by the director and available for watching on Prime Video, that guarantee a superior sci-fi experience.
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
It comes as no surprise that this iconic Old Hollywood masterpiece is in Villeneuve’s list. According to his own admission, Kubrick’s epic space opera was his first "cinematic shock" that became his most favorite movie, inspiring him for his own science fiction works.
2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Steven Spielberg’s classic drama movie affected not only the 1980’s genre’s features, but also the Dune director’s cinema taste, entering him the world of the French New Wave by assembling Francois Truffaut in its cast, and, obviously, his love for sci-fi films.
3. Blade Runner...
- 4/21/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
[Editor’s Note: this list was originally published in November 2017. It has since been updated with Snyder’s further work to coincide with the release of “Rebel Moon — Part Two.”]
Zack Snyder is possibly the most polarizing mainstream filmmaker of the 21st century. His name alone is enough to launch a thousand angry tweets, and the most passionate writing about his work is exclusively found in the comment sections of websites or as social media replies. Snyder’s critics really seem to hate him, and Snyder’s fans really seem to hate his critics. At this point, a Marvel / DC movie crossover might be a lot more plausible than finding any sort of common ground between those two camps. Is Snyder a master or a hack? A misunderstood myth-maker, or a meathead with a movie camera?
One thing we can say for sure is that no contemporary auteur has more awesomely investigated what it means to be a hero in a fallen world. The Pasadena native...
Zack Snyder is possibly the most polarizing mainstream filmmaker of the 21st century. His name alone is enough to launch a thousand angry tweets, and the most passionate writing about his work is exclusively found in the comment sections of websites or as social media replies. Snyder’s critics really seem to hate him, and Snyder’s fans really seem to hate his critics. At this point, a Marvel / DC movie crossover might be a lot more plausible than finding any sort of common ground between those two camps. Is Snyder a master or a hack? A misunderstood myth-maker, or a meathead with a movie camera?
One thing we can say for sure is that no contemporary auteur has more awesomely investigated what it means to be a hero in a fallen world. The Pasadena native...
- 4/19/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
It's been more than two decades since Naoki Urasawa started publishing a manga based on a story arc from Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy. Urasawa changed many details in his reinterpretation, but his new version of the story has been capturing the public imagination since its first issue in 2003.
Now the reinterpretation has been interpreted again – as an animated series. And it turns out, it's really, really good.
So What's The Story?
Pluto takes place in the aftermath of a massive war involving both humans and robots. Now the world is at peace, and thanks to new laws (and programming) it's been eight years since a robot has killed a human. Robots are also now granted equal rights.
When a powerful, famous, and beloved war hero robot is found destroyed, Europol robot detective Gesicht is sent to investigate. As the bodies start piling up, Gesicht realizes that he may be...
Now the reinterpretation has been interpreted again – as an animated series. And it turns out, it's really, really good.
So What's The Story?
Pluto takes place in the aftermath of a massive war involving both humans and robots. Now the world is at peace, and thanks to new laws (and programming) it's been eight years since a robot has killed a human. Robots are also now granted equal rights.
When a powerful, famous, and beloved war hero robot is found destroyed, Europol robot detective Gesicht is sent to investigate. As the bodies start piling up, Gesicht realizes that he may be...
- 4/19/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Being one of the most important figures of New Hollywood and the most commercially successful director in history, Steven Spielberg has prominently inscribed his name in history. Movie recommendations of the pioneer of the modern blockbuster or even the whole 21st century’s cinema definitely deserve our close attention.
Speaking of one classic feature, the filmmaker stated it meant everything to him, calling it “one of the great movies ever made”, while many critics claim it’s the best film ever made in cinematic history. Indeed, its impact on the industry is hard to overestimate.
The 1941 drama that we’re talking about focuses on the rises and falls of a big publishing magnate, the character based on the renowned media barons and tycoons of that time and partially of the movie screenwriters' own real-life experiences. And yes, you guessed it right: the movie in question is Citizen Kane.
Why Does...
Speaking of one classic feature, the filmmaker stated it meant everything to him, calling it “one of the great movies ever made”, while many critics claim it’s the best film ever made in cinematic history. Indeed, its impact on the industry is hard to overestimate.
The 1941 drama that we’re talking about focuses on the rises and falls of a big publishing magnate, the character based on the renowned media barons and tycoons of that time and partially of the movie screenwriters' own real-life experiences. And yes, you guessed it right: the movie in question is Citizen Kane.
Why Does...
- 4/19/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Over the past several days, a new viral story spread around social media when (thanks to a New York Post write-up), the juxtaposition of the terms “A.I.” and “girlfriend” became a chilling promise of things to come. That’s at least one way to interpret Late Checkout CEO Greg Isenberg’s prediction that the next growth industry for artificial intelligence is “dating.”
In a social media post on X, which is the platform formerly known as Twitter, Isenberg recounted how he met a 24-year-old “single guy” who told him he spends $10,000 a month on “AI girlfriends.” The anonymous man even described his A.I. “dating apps” as comfort at the end of the day.
“The market cap for Match Group is $9B,” Isenberg wrote. “Someone will build the AI-version of Match Group and make $1B+.” While Isenberg’s own personal feelings about that prospect remain ambiguous, the impact of...
In a social media post on X, which is the platform formerly known as Twitter, Isenberg recounted how he met a 24-year-old “single guy” who told him he spends $10,000 a month on “AI girlfriends.” The anonymous man even described his A.I. “dating apps” as comfort at the end of the day.
“The market cap for Match Group is $9B,” Isenberg wrote. “Someone will build the AI-version of Match Group and make $1B+.” While Isenberg’s own personal feelings about that prospect remain ambiguous, the impact of...
- 4/18/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Plaion Pictures have announced the release of the highly anticipated Restore Point. The Czech Sci-Fi Noir is available now on Digital Download including to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Directed by Robert Hloz, Restore Point stars Andrea Mohylová, Matěj Hádek, Václav Neužil, Milan Ondrík and Karel Dobrý. Featuring stunning retro-futuristic design, this extremely stylish sci-fi thriller explores mankind’s fascination with mortality is reminiscent of Blade Runner and Minority Report.
Short Synopsis:
Set in central Europe during 2041, a female detective investigates the case of a murdered couple where a restoration team is able to bring one of them back to life.
Imagine you’re living in the year 2041, when you have the right to be brought back to life if you die in an accident or suffer an otherwise unnatural death. All you need to do is regularly make a digital backup of your personality – a Restore Point.
Short Synopsis:
Set in central Europe during 2041, a female detective investigates the case of a murdered couple where a restoration team is able to bring one of them back to life.
Imagine you’re living in the year 2041, when you have the right to be brought back to life if you die in an accident or suffer an otherwise unnatural death. All you need to do is regularly make a digital backup of your personality – a Restore Point.
- 4/18/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Peter Weller has been in some of the most acclaimed films of the 80s and 90s. He starred in Buckaroo Banzai, Mighty Aphrodite, The New Age, and Naked Lunch. In the 2000s and 2010s, he played Christopher Henderson and Stan Liddy in the fifth seasons of 24 and Dexter respectively. In film, he most popularly appeared as Alexander Marcus in 2013’s Star Trek Into Darkness.
Peter Weller in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
People over the years have mostly associated Weller with his iconic role of Alex Murphy in 1987’s RoboCop. The thrilling and thought-provoking sci-fi flick became a groundbreaking yet misunderstood film at the time, similar to Blade Runner. However, director Paul Verhoeven initially felt the script was too alien to him and far removed from his previous works.
Paul Verhoeven Initially Tossed Away RoboCop‘s Script Peter Weller played Alex Murphy/ RoboCop in Paul...
Peter Weller in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
People over the years have mostly associated Weller with his iconic role of Alex Murphy in 1987’s RoboCop. The thrilling and thought-provoking sci-fi flick became a groundbreaking yet misunderstood film at the time, similar to Blade Runner. However, director Paul Verhoeven initially felt the script was too alien to him and far removed from his previous works.
Paul Verhoeven Initially Tossed Away RoboCop‘s Script Peter Weller played Alex Murphy/ RoboCop in Paul...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jaws, The Shawshank Redemption, Blade Runner, Goodfellas and more are getting 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbooks in the UK.
The Film Vault range of physical media releases has previously seen much-loved films presented in deluxe packaging, with assorted extra materials in the box. They’re on the pricey side, but there’s no denying the love that’s gone into putting them together.
Now, a slightly more economic range of reissues for the seven films in the range so far is incoming, which sees the same movies now arriving in fresh Steelbook packaging. The distinctive artwork from the earlier releases is included, and there’s brand new art on the reverse of each as well. The artwork has been designed by Matt Ferguson and Florey of Vice Press.
Each release gives you the release of the film with assorted extras as per before. Each also comes with an acetate o-ring,...
The Film Vault range of physical media releases has previously seen much-loved films presented in deluxe packaging, with assorted extra materials in the box. They’re on the pricey side, but there’s no denying the love that’s gone into putting them together.
Now, a slightly more economic range of reissues for the seven films in the range so far is incoming, which sees the same movies now arriving in fresh Steelbook packaging. The distinctive artwork from the earlier releases is included, and there’s brand new art on the reverse of each as well. The artwork has been designed by Matt Ferguson and Florey of Vice Press.
Each release gives you the release of the film with assorted extras as per before. Each also comes with an acetate o-ring,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
In the early days of home video, people hardly ever asked questions like, “Which version should I watch?” These days, skilled editors can make post-production edit changes to their films, sometimes producing multiple ‘directors’ versions of the same motion picture. Examples of such editors include Michael Mann, Oliver Stone, and Ridley Scott, (who has director’s cuts of Kingdom of Heaven and Blade Runner).
However, the conventional group of director’s cut enthusiasts appear to be amateurs, in contrast to Zack Snyder. His numerous extended cuts offer a more intimate glimpse into his techniques and obsessions than those of any other director.
Needless to say, most casual moviegoers these days most likely associate Zack Snyder’s Justice League with the term ‘director’s cut’. Well, we can’t deny that in recent years, Snyder, 58, has gained a reputation for releasing extended cuts of his films, prompting many to question how far artistic freedom goes.
However, the conventional group of director’s cut enthusiasts appear to be amateurs, in contrast to Zack Snyder. His numerous extended cuts offer a more intimate glimpse into his techniques and obsessions than those of any other director.
Needless to say, most casual moviegoers these days most likely associate Zack Snyder’s Justice League with the term ‘director’s cut’. Well, we can’t deny that in recent years, Snyder, 58, has gained a reputation for releasing extended cuts of his films, prompting many to question how far artistic freedom goes.
- 4/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Max is looking for the universe in which his rescuer brother Leon survives in this British animation, but some clever variations aside, it’s slow going
It’s been a two-way street: there are movie spin-offs of video games, and vice versa. Now comes this British animation, made at the same time as a companion game due out next year (and animated using the technology behind Fortnite). Like Blade Runner, it’s set in a futuristic American city with impossibly tall skyscrapers. Like the cult Japanese anime Akira, the storyline concerns experiments on children. Here they’re being treated at a research facility owned by an evil mega-corp where AI security guards with hi-tech machine guns keep out the protesters.
One of the kids inside is Max, a fragile boy with huge sad green eyes (voiced by Cade Tropeano). Max has been having violent dreams in which his much older brother,...
It’s been a two-way street: there are movie spin-offs of video games, and vice versa. Now comes this British animation, made at the same time as a companion game due out next year (and animated using the technology behind Fortnite). Like Blade Runner, it’s set in a futuristic American city with impossibly tall skyscrapers. Like the cult Japanese anime Akira, the storyline concerns experiments on children. Here they’re being treated at a research facility owned by an evil mega-corp where AI security guards with hi-tech machine guns keep out the protesters.
One of the kids inside is Max, a fragile boy with huge sad green eyes (voiced by Cade Tropeano). Max has been having violent dreams in which his much older brother,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
Hey there, fellow adventurers of the cinematic cosmos! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself utterly captivated by the wonders of science fiction on the big screen.
Something about soaring through uncharted galaxies, unraveling the mysteries of time and space, and delving into the depths of human imagination ignites my excitement.
Related: 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
Trust me, this isn’t just a list; it’s a ticket to a breathtaking journey through cinematic innovation.
So, fellow star travelers, get ready to venture into a universe of unparalleled storytelling and exhilarating exploration. Buckle up because this will be a ride you won’t want to miss!
A Personal Odyssey into Sci-Fi Universes
As a passionate film enthusiast and a sci-fi fan, I’ve traversed the galaxies of cinema in search of the most intriguing and boundary-pushing films the genre offers.
The allure of envisioning the future,...
Something about soaring through uncharted galaxies, unraveling the mysteries of time and space, and delving into the depths of human imagination ignites my excitement.
Related: 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
Trust me, this isn’t just a list; it’s a ticket to a breathtaking journey through cinematic innovation.
So, fellow star travelers, get ready to venture into a universe of unparalleled storytelling and exhilarating exploration. Buckle up because this will be a ride you won’t want to miss!
A Personal Odyssey into Sci-Fi Universes
As a passionate film enthusiast and a sci-fi fan, I’ve traversed the galaxies of cinema in search of the most intriguing and boundary-pushing films the genre offers.
The allure of envisioning the future,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Kicking off this news round-up is a small but notable update that Quentin Tarantino plans to launch production on his final feature The Movie Critic this fall in Los Angeles, according to Production Weekly. With Brad Pitt currently the only confirmed cast member, it’ll follow a movie critic in 1977 wherein Tararantino will reimagine the production of a number of films.
Lynne Ramsay has been developing a handful of projects following 2017’s You Were Never Really Here, and we now finally have an update on which one is likely to shoot first. As reported by Variety out of Reykjavik’s Stockfish Film & Industry Festival, Ramsay confirmed she’s prepping to shoot the Jennifer Lawrence-led Die, My Love, based on Ariana Harwicz’s novel “about a woman living in isolation in rural France who loses her mind amid marriage and motherhood.”
Walter Hill isn’t hanging up his directing hat,...
Lynne Ramsay has been developing a handful of projects following 2017’s You Were Never Really Here, and we now finally have an update on which one is likely to shoot first. As reported by Variety out of Reykjavik’s Stockfish Film & Industry Festival, Ramsay confirmed she’s prepping to shoot the Jennifer Lawrence-led Die, My Love, based on Ariana Harwicz’s novel “about a woman living in isolation in rural France who loses her mind amid marriage and motherhood.”
Walter Hill isn’t hanging up his directing hat,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, Wv and featured Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Chris Jericho on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Orange Cassidy def. Alex Reynolds The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Reynolds and Silver taunted Orange by hugging in front of him. Cassidy knocked Silver off the apron and then connected with a Ddt on Reynolds. Orange followed up with a tope suicida to Reynolds and Silver. Orange whipped Reynolds into the steel ring steps. Orange threw Silver into the barricade. Back in the ring, Reynolds intercepted the Orange Punch and rocked Orange with an elbow strike. Silver smashed Orange with a brain buster on the floor while the ref was distracted by Reynolds. Reynolds wiped out Cassidy with a running back elbow.
Match #1: Orange Cassidy def. Alex Reynolds The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Reynolds and Silver taunted Orange by hugging in front of him. Cassidy knocked Silver off the apron and then connected with a Ddt on Reynolds. Orange followed up with a tope suicida to Reynolds and Silver. Orange whipped Reynolds into the steel ring steps. Orange threw Silver into the barricade. Back in the ring, Reynolds intercepted the Orange Punch and rocked Orange with an elbow strike. Silver smashed Orange with a brain buster on the floor while the ref was distracted by Reynolds. Reynolds wiped out Cassidy with a running back elbow.
- 4/15/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
This year’s edition of the festival, Best of Best, will show a collection of 28 award-winning short films across five strands offering dystopian visions and ideological bite
With the EU recently passing the world’s first artificial intelligence law, this year’s trawl of European shorts from cultural organisation Eunic London doesn’t miss a trick by dwelling on matters algorithmic in much of its first section, Smile You’re on Camera – most prominently the ongoing wrangle between tech and labour in the workplace. It’s the one overtly topical strand alongside four others (Hard Decisions; People on the Precipice; Psychodrama; and the kids’ animation section Why’s the Sky Blue?) that stick to the more abstract themes into which Eunic typically packages up Europe’s film-making grassroots.
The longest work here, the 23-minute I’m Not a Robot, by the Netherlands’ Victoria Warmerdam, doesn’t quite live up to...
With the EU recently passing the world’s first artificial intelligence law, this year’s trawl of European shorts from cultural organisation Eunic London doesn’t miss a trick by dwelling on matters algorithmic in much of its first section, Smile You’re on Camera – most prominently the ongoing wrangle between tech and labour in the workplace. It’s the one overtly topical strand alongside four others (Hard Decisions; People on the Precipice; Psychodrama; and the kids’ animation section Why’s the Sky Blue?) that stick to the more abstract themes into which Eunic typically packages up Europe’s film-making grassroots.
The longest work here, the 23-minute I’m Not a Robot, by the Netherlands’ Victoria Warmerdam, doesn’t quite live up to...
- 4/15/2024
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
With the recent surge in popularity of Denis Villeneuve, the filmmaker behind the creation of the blockbuster Dune: Part Two, cine-goers and film aficionados have explored the vast catalog of his films that he made in the past.
Thus, with so much more exposure to his early and previous works, different fans have different opinions about which of his creations should be on the top.
Denis Villeneuve at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con. | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While the consensus claims that his most recent film is also his best work yet thanks to it being a critical and commercial hit, there are many who also say that some of his works of recent past and even major films of his mainstream early career should be up there at the top.
How Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two With Timothée Chalamet Surpassed Expectations
Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part Two...
Thus, with so much more exposure to his early and previous works, different fans have different opinions about which of his creations should be on the top.
Denis Villeneuve at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con. | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While the consensus claims that his most recent film is also his best work yet thanks to it being a critical and commercial hit, there are many who also say that some of his works of recent past and even major films of his mainstream early career should be up there at the top.
How Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two With Timothée Chalamet Surpassed Expectations
Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part Two...
- 4/13/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Last week, Denzel Washington's thriller "The Little Things" topped the Netflix charts after having originally debuted in 2021 and failing to make much of an impact. It was a nice little post-release bump for the film, which, though it wasn't all that well received initially, had grand ambitions to do something different with the crime thriller genre by providing no actual answers to its central mystery. Now, a week later, "The Little Things" is maintaining its dominance on the Netflix charts. But all the while Denzel has been reigning supreme, two other films have been threatening him to usurp him.
Back in 2017, director M. Night Shyamalan debuted "Split," a self-financed stealth sequel to his 2000 film "Unbreakable." Rather than marketing the film as such, he kept the revelation that this was a follow-up to his earlier, Bruce Willis-led thriller, under wraps. Even Universal didn't know about the twist ending before seeing the movie,...
Back in 2017, director M. Night Shyamalan debuted "Split," a self-financed stealth sequel to his 2000 film "Unbreakable." Rather than marketing the film as such, he kept the revelation that this was a follow-up to his earlier, Bruce Willis-led thriller, under wraps. Even Universal didn't know about the twist ending before seeing the movie,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Dune: Part Two is a film directed by Denis Villeneuve based on the novel by Frank Herbert. It stars Timothée Chalamet and features performances by Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson and Javier Bardem.
Denis Villeneuve is back, dazzling us with this desert spectacle about a war between civilizations, where the visual elements again become the main lure.
Dune: Part Two is a three-part story narrated across several worlds and characters, leading young Atreides to accept the prophecy that transforms him into a messiah as a war rages in every corner of the known universe.
These films, with such eye-catching visual elements that they almost overshadow everything else, tend to sideline the story, over-burdens the characters, and stories often become secondary because what matters is what you see.
In Dune: Part Two, there is a lot to see, but also a lot to understand in this well-achieved adaptation of Herbert’s novels, which...
Denis Villeneuve is back, dazzling us with this desert spectacle about a war between civilizations, where the visual elements again become the main lure.
Dune: Part Two is a three-part story narrated across several worlds and characters, leading young Atreides to accept the prophecy that transforms him into a messiah as a war rages in every corner of the known universe.
These films, with such eye-catching visual elements that they almost overshadow everything else, tend to sideline the story, over-burdens the characters, and stories often become secondary because what matters is what you see.
In Dune: Part Two, there is a lot to see, but also a lot to understand in this well-achieved adaptation of Herbert’s novels, which...
- 4/8/2024
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Kevin Conroy, was one of the most celebrated actors in the entertainment industry who gained recognition after he voiced the character of Batman in 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series. He had appeared in various television series, including Search for Tomorrow, Dynasty, Ohara, and more, but what made him stand out was being the voice behind one of the most loved characters in DC Comics.
Kevin Conroy’s voiceover performance for Batman has helped in defining and extending the Batman legacy over the years. The actor had no idea that a voice over role could bring him the success and fame. But the actor revealed that it was not the character of Batman that he wanted to voice when he went to audition.
Kevin Conroy had no idea voicing Batman would bring him the success he received
Kevin Conroy revealed that voice director Andrea Romano convinced him to voice Batman
In...
Kevin Conroy’s voiceover performance for Batman has helped in defining and extending the Batman legacy over the years. The actor had no idea that a voice over role could bring him the success and fame. But the actor revealed that it was not the character of Batman that he wanted to voice when he went to audition.
Kevin Conroy had no idea voicing Batman would bring him the success he received
Kevin Conroy revealed that voice director Andrea Romano convinced him to voice Batman
In...
- 4/6/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
In 1979, Ridley Scott unleashed the science fiction classic "Alien" upon audiences and unwittingly kickstarted a lucrative franchise comprised of seven sequels and an assortment of books, comics, and video games. In August 2024, Fede Álvarez plans to release "Alien: Romulus," which will hopefully push the series in a creative new direction, delivering more Xenomorph horror action for audiences to enjoy.
The "Alien" franchise has amassed $1.6 billion at the global box office, despite more than a few bumps. Films such as David Fincher's "Alien 3" and Scott's own "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant" divided audiences with their strange methodology. In contrast, the "Alien vs Predator" films never amounted to more than cynical cash grabs. These sequels/prequels also retconned important lore or added new details to the Xenomorph that do not jibe with previously established material, leaving fans scrambling to make sense of the "Alien" timeline. Some of their theories are perfectly acceptable,...
The "Alien" franchise has amassed $1.6 billion at the global box office, despite more than a few bumps. Films such as David Fincher's "Alien 3" and Scott's own "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant" divided audiences with their strange methodology. In contrast, the "Alien vs Predator" films never amounted to more than cynical cash grabs. These sequels/prequels also retconned important lore or added new details to the Xenomorph that do not jibe with previously established material, leaving fans scrambling to make sense of the "Alien" timeline. Some of their theories are perfectly acceptable,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
Making games is no layman’s task, but making music for games has to be equally applauded. After all, what would a game be without all the Bgm, which makes the entire gaming experience more enhanced and surreal?
Jack Wall, the composer of the first two Mass Effect games and the four Call of Duty Black Ops games, recently revealed the nitty-gritty behind composing music for games, via an interview. During the interview, he spoke about what was it like to compose music for Mass Effect and Call of Duty, and the kind of challenges he faced.
Call of Duty Black Ops
Prior to Mass Effect and Call of Duty, he worked on titles such as Jade Empire and Myst. Notably, Wall has more than two decades of experience in the games industry.
Jack Wall on composing Mass Effect music
For the uninformed, the Mass Effect was set around 200 years in the future.
Jack Wall, the composer of the first two Mass Effect games and the four Call of Duty Black Ops games, recently revealed the nitty-gritty behind composing music for games, via an interview. During the interview, he spoke about what was it like to compose music for Mass Effect and Call of Duty, and the kind of challenges he faced.
Call of Duty Black Ops
Prior to Mass Effect and Call of Duty, he worked on titles such as Jade Empire and Myst. Notably, Wall has more than two decades of experience in the games industry.
Jack Wall on composing Mass Effect music
For the uninformed, the Mass Effect was set around 200 years in the future.
- 4/4/2024
- by Amarylisa Gonsalves
- FandomWire
“Ape x Mecha-Ape: New World Order”, is a new ‘Kaiju’ monster feature, written nd directed by Mark Gottlieb, starring Sean Young (“Blade Runner”) Ashley Daikin and Jared Rivet, releasing April 5, 2024 in theaters:
“…a global cabal of world leaders awakens an ancient creature beneath the ocean floor.
“Now mankind’s only hope rests on an uneasy alliance between the giant ape and his mechanical arch-nemesis, ‘Mecha Ape Mk. II’, to save the Earth…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…a global cabal of world leaders awakens an ancient creature beneath the ocean floor.
“Now mankind’s only hope rests on an uneasy alliance between the giant ape and his mechanical arch-nemesis, ‘Mecha Ape Mk. II’, to save the Earth…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/3/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sony’s PS5 exclusive game Stellar Blade, which is set to be released on April 26, has created quite a buzz around it. Fans who have anticipated it for long a time can get a glimpse of the game by watching the demo that came to the PS5 last month. The demo covers around one to two hours of gameplay, covering the first chapter.
Stellar Blade
The gameplay demo starts with the female protagonist, Eve, who is a member of the 7th Airborne Squad. She, along with her teammates, is being dispatched to Earth to recover the planet from the alien race Naytiba. The demo continues until the players get to see the first boss encounter.
Stellar Blade‘s Director talks about inspiration from Blade Runner
Shift Up’s upcoming game, Stellar Blade, has over time been compared with various other games and movies that have a similar setting. To throw more light on them,...
Stellar Blade
The gameplay demo starts with the female protagonist, Eve, who is a member of the 7th Airborne Squad. She, along with her teammates, is being dispatched to Earth to recover the planet from the alien race Naytiba. The demo continues until the players get to see the first boss encounter.
Stellar Blade‘s Director talks about inspiration from Blade Runner
Shift Up’s upcoming game, Stellar Blade, has over time been compared with various other games and movies that have a similar setting. To throw more light on them,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Binayak Sharma
- FandomWire
From Pixar making us cry our hearts out to Studio Ghibli leaving us depressed with Grave of the Fireflies, the medium of animation is no stranger to tugging at one’s heartstrings. And similar is the case with Bruce Timm’s magnum opus, responsible for the definitive version of Batman. While full of action, which is expected from the superhero genre, Batman: The Animated Series doesn’t shy away from pulling one’s heartstrings during the show’s more emotional bits.
Reflecting on such scenes, the animator recalled the time he was sobbing like a baby during one of the most gut-wrenching scenes in the show.
Robin’s Reckoning Left Bruce Timm Sobbing During Production
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
Amidst displaying the brooding vigilante at its top, Btas also succeeds in leaving fans on the verge of tears, most apparent with Heart of Ice, which changed how fans perceived Mr. Freeze.
Reflecting on such scenes, the animator recalled the time he was sobbing like a baby during one of the most gut-wrenching scenes in the show.
Robin’s Reckoning Left Bruce Timm Sobbing During Production
Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids
Amidst displaying the brooding vigilante at its top, Btas also succeeds in leaving fans on the verge of tears, most apparent with Heart of Ice, which changed how fans perceived Mr. Freeze.
- 4/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Video games have gotten miles better than they used to be back in the 80s or 90s. Of course, this makes sense, given the fact that games have only gotten more narrative-heavy over the years. The upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Stellar Blade falls into the same category: a narrative-heavy action game. It appears the game’s director put a lot of effort into making this game a well-written masterpiece.
While Stellar Blade has yet to launch, it is already surrounded by controversy about its protagonist’s design. People don’t care for its combat; they don’t care about its visuals, but they care a lot about how this character looks. Other than that, some people have also decided to compare it to one of the best-written games in recent history; the director says they are not very alike.
Stellar Blade director says his game is pretty different from Nier A...
While Stellar Blade has yet to launch, it is already surrounded by controversy about its protagonist’s design. People don’t care for its combat; they don’t care about its visuals, but they care a lot about how this character looks. Other than that, some people have also decided to compare it to one of the best-written games in recent history; the director says they are not very alike.
Stellar Blade director says his game is pretty different from Nier A...
- 4/2/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
As much anticipation there was for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, once it was revealed that there was a four-hour cut, hype rushed like a cavalry. The theatrical cut — which clocked in at just under two hours and 40 minutes — may not have been the full-blown epic that we hoped for but we still wanted that four-hour version. But we may need to rein it in because word now is that there is no immediate plan to release it after all.
According to World of Reel, Apple said that the director’s cut of Napoleon would “not be made available any time soon.” If definitely true, this would be a huge disappointment, especially since Ridley Scott himself confirmed not only its existence but its release, saying last year, “I’m working on it. It was four [hours] 10 [minutes] this morning…And so what will happen is, we’ll screen [the theatrical cut] first with Sony, and then it has its run,...
According to World of Reel, Apple said that the director’s cut of Napoleon would “not be made available any time soon.” If definitely true, this would be a huge disappointment, especially since Ridley Scott himself confirmed not only its existence but its release, saying last year, “I’m working on it. It was four [hours] 10 [minutes] this morning…And so what will happen is, we’ll screen [the theatrical cut] first with Sony, and then it has its run,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The Academy Awards is that platform where films of every language get much-needed recognition. Hollywood has a long history in terms of cult classics and critically acclaimed films, including Titanic and Avatar. The majority of them have proved themselves deserving enough to get an Oscar.
There are directors, such as Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, whose works are specifically known for different reasons. A bunch of those masterminds created something unique and amazing in their career but they were never considered worthy of an accolade at the Academy Awards. While the reasons remain unknown, here are 7 movies that could not make it to the list of winners at the prestigious award ceremony.
Suggested“Guess she don’t want an Oscar”: Sydney Sweeney Sidelines Christopher Nolan for Her Dream Director But That Might Not Win Her Any Academy Awards 1. The Shawshank Redemption Morgan Freeman in a still from The Shawshank Redemption...
There are directors, such as Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, whose works are specifically known for different reasons. A bunch of those masterminds created something unique and amazing in their career but they were never considered worthy of an accolade at the Academy Awards. While the reasons remain unknown, here are 7 movies that could not make it to the list of winners at the prestigious award ceremony.
Suggested“Guess she don’t want an Oscar”: Sydney Sweeney Sidelines Christopher Nolan for Her Dream Director But That Might Not Win Her Any Academy Awards 1. The Shawshank Redemption Morgan Freeman in a still from The Shawshank Redemption...
- 4/2/2024
- by Anupal
- FandomWire
On April 5, Roddenberry Entertainment, the company behind the “Star Trek” universe, launches a brand new sci-fi podcast called “Does It Fly?” that answers one of the biggest questions sci-fi geeks love to ponder: Could the technology we love in out-there science fiction franchises someday exist in real life?
We’re talking about the “Star Trek” transporter, the subject of the first episode, as well as the lightsabers in “Star Wars,” the replicants in “Blade Runner,” Iron Man’s Arc Reactor, the Tardis from “Doctor Who,” and the technological and philosophical questions raised in the “Black Mirror” episode “San Junipero” — all will be episode topics in the future on the podcast, which will be hosted by astrophysicist and science communicator Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi and pop-culture aficionado Tamara Krinsky.
The concept for this show — along with its very title — comes from something Gene Roddenberry, who pitched a version of the transporter in...
We’re talking about the “Star Trek” transporter, the subject of the first episode, as well as the lightsabers in “Star Wars,” the replicants in “Blade Runner,” Iron Man’s Arc Reactor, the Tardis from “Doctor Who,” and the technological and philosophical questions raised in the “Black Mirror” episode “San Junipero” — all will be episode topics in the future on the podcast, which will be hosted by astrophysicist and science communicator Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi and pop-culture aficionado Tamara Krinsky.
The concept for this show — along with its very title — comes from something Gene Roddenberry, who pitched a version of the transporter in...
- 4/1/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Shift Up’s latest game, Stellar Blade, is all set to be released on PlayStation 5 on April 26, 2024. The game’s director, Kim Hyung-tae, previously discussed various games that inspired Stellar Blade, particularly, Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Although the games are slightly different, Hyung-tae explained that Miyazaki’s video game was one of the main inspirations behind the themes of his latest game.
A still from Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade is a third-person action-adventure game where players control Eve and navigate through the remnants of Earth. The game’s demo is available on PS5 right now and as expected, the game provides an action-packed gaming experience with its stunning visuals and impressive mechanics.
Stellar Blade‘s director revealed that the game was inspired by Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Stellar Blade cover art
Shift Up’s 2024 video game Stellar Blade was inspired by several video games...
A still from Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade is a third-person action-adventure game where players control Eve and navigate through the remnants of Earth. The game’s demo is available on PS5 right now and as expected, the game provides an action-packed gaming experience with its stunning visuals and impressive mechanics.
Stellar Blade‘s director revealed that the game was inspired by Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Stellar Blade cover art
Shift Up’s 2024 video game Stellar Blade was inspired by several video games...
- 3/31/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
When you think about improvisation in movies, you might initially think of comedies — the kind that come with blooper reels that are often just as good as the movie itself. We've all spent an inordinate amount of time watching and rewatching "The Office" bloopers or marveling at the unhinged absurdity of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly's extemporaneous efforts in the "Step Brothers" blooper reel. Heck, you might even think of Chris Hemsworth improvising Thor lines.
But improv isn't, of course, just a comedic tool. Throughout the history of cinema, actors have embraced spontaneity to add an extra level of realism to their performances. Just look at Jack Nicholson and that famous "Here's Johnny" line from "The Shining." Then, there's Harrison Ford, who improvised one particular Indiana Jones moment in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," adding a touch of levity to the action-adventure classic.
But just a year later,...
But improv isn't, of course, just a comedic tool. Throughout the history of cinema, actors have embraced spontaneity to add an extra level of realism to their performances. Just look at Jack Nicholson and that famous "Here's Johnny" line from "The Shining." Then, there's Harrison Ford, who improvised one particular Indiana Jones moment in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," adding a touch of levity to the action-adventure classic.
But just a year later,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
James Gunn’s authority as the co-ceo of DC Studios has been under questioning by many fans ever since it was announced. Some do not think that he is suited for the role, while others do not like the direction he is taking the franchise. However, bit by bit, he has been proving himself to be capable of the role.
James Gunn on the sets of The Suicide Squad | Credits: Warner Bros.
After the immense success of The Suicide Squad as well as his work with the MCU, the director assumed the role alongside Peter Safran. Since then, he has been enforcing his power one step at a time, with the biggest jump being through Superman: Legacy, which is becoming one of the most anticipated films from the franchise.
Suggested“That was a cool rumor while it lasted”: James Gunn Drops the Debunk Hammer on The Batman 2 Casting...
James Gunn on the sets of The Suicide Squad | Credits: Warner Bros.
After the immense success of The Suicide Squad as well as his work with the MCU, the director assumed the role alongside Peter Safran. Since then, he has been enforcing his power one step at a time, with the biggest jump being through Superman: Legacy, which is becoming one of the most anticipated films from the franchise.
Suggested“That was a cool rumor while it lasted”: James Gunn Drops the Debunk Hammer on The Batman 2 Casting...
- 3/31/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The idea of robots taking control of our world is one that has provided many storylines to multiple franchises over the years. Even major comic franchises like Marvel and DC have also written storylines and characters on these storylines as we have witnessed in many series and movies over the years.
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Once in Batman: The Animated Series, a duplicate robot of the Caped Crusader appeared in the series and tried to create more of his kind to take over the world. The episode seemed to resemble the plot of the 1982 science fiction film, Blade Runner.
This Batman: The Animated Series episode resembled the plot of Blade Runner
Over the years, we have seen many versions of Batman in animated series, live actions, and video games. However, not many of them have been able to make an impact as huge as Batman: The Animated Series...
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
Once in Batman: The Animated Series, a duplicate robot of the Caped Crusader appeared in the series and tried to create more of his kind to take over the world. The episode seemed to resemble the plot of the 1982 science fiction film, Blade Runner.
This Batman: The Animated Series episode resembled the plot of Blade Runner
Over the years, we have seen many versions of Batman in animated series, live actions, and video games. However, not many of them have been able to make an impact as huge as Batman: The Animated Series...
- 3/30/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
The Story: It is the future (like say – 1989). Robots are now commonplace, being used for everything from manual labor to childcare. But, robots go bad and when they do, the LAPD calls in Sgt. Jack R. Ramsay (Tom Selleck), an expert in so-called “Runaways”. When a madman (Gene Simmons) invents a microchip that turns all robots into runaways, Ramsay, and his new partner (Cynthia Rhodes) must put a stop to his evil plan – the fate of the world just may depend on it! Oh, and also Ramsay is afraid of heights. Trust me, that’s important.
The Players: Starring: Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Kirstie Alley, G. W. Bailey and Gene Simmons. Written and directed by Michael Crichton.
The History: While most famous for his novels, Michael Crichton actually had a decent Hollywood career as a director, having a couple of solid hits under his belt by the time 1984 rolled around.
The Players: Starring: Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Kirstie Alley, G. W. Bailey and Gene Simmons. Written and directed by Michael Crichton.
The History: While most famous for his novels, Michael Crichton actually had a decent Hollywood career as a director, having a couple of solid hits under his belt by the time 1984 rolled around.
- 3/30/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Alejandra Reyes, most recently a TV lit agent at UTA, is switching to management and joining 3 Arts Entertainment. She is bringing an expertise in the international space — focusing on Latin America and Spain — which she developed as an agent, introducing international writers and directors to the US market, attaching them to major series and closing first-look/overall deals for them. That includes a first-look deal with Onyx for The House of Flowers creator Manolo Caro and his production company Woo Films and an overall deal with Netflix for Chilean writer José Ignacio “Chascas” Valenzuela, creator, executive producer and showrunner of Who Killed Sara?
“We are so thrilled that Alejandra Reyes chose to join us, bringing her unique eye for talent, coupled with her deep knowledge of the expanding global marketplace,” the 3 Arts partners said in a statement.
Reyes, originally from Mexico City, spent more than eight years at UTA,...
“We are so thrilled that Alejandra Reyes chose to join us, bringing her unique eye for talent, coupled with her deep knowledge of the expanding global marketplace,” the 3 Arts partners said in a statement.
Reyes, originally from Mexico City, spent more than eight years at UTA,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
"Dune: Part Two" has officially become a commercial success, passing huge box office milestones and creeping towards the $600 million mark worldwide. Director Denis Villeneuve has thus proven wrong those who said Frank Herbert's celebrated "Dune" novel was "unfilmable," especially when you consider the critical response in conjunction with those box office numbers. "Dune: Part Two" might be a bleak blockbuster, but it's so far managed a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a similarly impressive 95% audience score.
It's safe to say, then, that Villeneuve's epic sci-fi sequel is not only a critical and commercial success but perhaps even a box office savior. Back in February, prior to the film's March debut, /Film's Ryan Scott noted that movie ticket sales were down 15% compared to the same point in 2023, and there's not a movie fan out there who isn't aware of the industry's post-pandemic struggles. As such, "Dune: Part Two" represents a real cinematic triumph,...
It's safe to say, then, that Villeneuve's epic sci-fi sequel is not only a critical and commercial success but perhaps even a box office savior. Back in February, prior to the film's March debut, /Film's Ryan Scott noted that movie ticket sales were down 15% compared to the same point in 2023, and there's not a movie fan out there who isn't aware of the industry's post-pandemic struggles. As such, "Dune: Part Two" represents a real cinematic triumph,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Robert Hloz’s debut is a competent copy of Hollywood sci-fi, but it’s too heavily indebted to its influences to develop its own philosophy
Apparently the first sci-fi film from the Czech Republic in 40 years, this so-called Czech Blade Runner is actually equally indebted to Minority Report (whose domestic futurism continues to be quietly influential). Like Tom Cruise’s character in Steven Spielberg’s film, detective Em Trochinowska (Andrea Mohylová) is a cop prone to brooding over clips of an absent loved one. Her concert pianist husband was murdered by members of the Rivers of Life terrorist group, who are outraged by the nature-flouting “restoration” technology that allows any recently snuffed person to be resurrected.
Bad news for those who don’t clear out their inboxes regularly: the technology only works if you have bothered to upload your memories within the last 48 hours. Where Minority Report riffed on the notion of pre-crime,...
Apparently the first sci-fi film from the Czech Republic in 40 years, this so-called Czech Blade Runner is actually equally indebted to Minority Report (whose domestic futurism continues to be quietly influential). Like Tom Cruise’s character in Steven Spielberg’s film, detective Em Trochinowska (Andrea Mohylová) is a cop prone to brooding over clips of an absent loved one. Her concert pianist husband was murdered by members of the Rivers of Life terrorist group, who are outraged by the nature-flouting “restoration” technology that allows any recently snuffed person to be resurrected.
Bad news for those who don’t clear out their inboxes regularly: the technology only works if you have bothered to upload your memories within the last 48 hours. Where Minority Report riffed on the notion of pre-crime,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
Metallic Rouge is an original sci-fi anime created by studio Bones to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary . The series began on Crunchyroll on January 10 as part of its winter 2024 lineup . Rouge Redstar, the main character, is an android (known as a Nean) tasked with destroying the Immortal Nine. However, the Immortal Nine are Neans just like Rouge who wish to be free from the society that oppresses them. From its plot to its futuristic settling, Metallic Rouge touches upon some key elements of the cyberpunk subgenre. Let's explore a little of what cyberpunk actually is and then get into a rec list of six anime to watch if you like Metallic Rouge . What is Cyberpunk? The origin of cyberpunk is uncertain indeed. Many enthusiasts trace its birth to some William Gibson novels that are known as the " Sprawl Trilogy ". Many cyberpunk titles can be traced back to these works. Related:...
- 3/25/2024
- by Francesco Ventura
- Crunchyroll
Ridley Scott is undoubtedly one of the most popular directors of all time; he has made a name for himself directing iconic films such as Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, The Martian, and many other incredible films.
A scene from Blade Runner
In terms of directing, Ridley Scott has a meticulous and atmospheric style with an emphasis on visuals, thus creating powerful images in all of his films. He has directed a wide variety of films, ranging from epics to sci-fi to crime films, among many others. With that said, an industry insider predicts that Alien: Romulus‘ storyline will invoke the se*ual elements similar to the original Ridley Scott movie.
An Industry Insider Believes Alien: Romulus‘ Storyline Will Have Similar Alien
Industry insider Jeff Sneider in a recent podcast expressed a desire for a fresh perspective in the upcoming Alien: Romulus movie, suggesting a different time or setting for the narrative.
A scene from Blade Runner
In terms of directing, Ridley Scott has a meticulous and atmospheric style with an emphasis on visuals, thus creating powerful images in all of his films. He has directed a wide variety of films, ranging from epics to sci-fi to crime films, among many others. With that said, an industry insider predicts that Alien: Romulus‘ storyline will invoke the se*ual elements similar to the original Ridley Scott movie.
An Industry Insider Believes Alien: Romulus‘ Storyline Will Have Similar Alien
Industry insider Jeff Sneider in a recent podcast expressed a desire for a fresh perspective in the upcoming Alien: Romulus movie, suggesting a different time or setting for the narrative.
- 3/25/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Few heroes hold the cultural prestige of Batman. The Dark Knight’s persona, pursuit of justice, and iconic silhouette have cemented him as a mainstay in all of fiction. Batman is mostly linked only to Bruce Wayne, the billionaire playboy who dons the cowl by night.
A still from Batman Beyond (1999)
However, the mantle has been passed down in the comics and animations, most notably in the “Batman Beyond” series (1999-2001), which introduced Terry McGinnis as a new Batman in a futuristic Gotham. Fans have long clamored for a movie adaptation of “Batman Beyond,” and a new piece of fan art has ignited renewed excitement.
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Concept Art Takes Batman Truly...
A still from Batman Beyond (1999)
However, the mantle has been passed down in the comics and animations, most notably in the “Batman Beyond” series (1999-2001), which introduced Terry McGinnis as a new Batman in a futuristic Gotham. Fans have long clamored for a movie adaptation of “Batman Beyond,” and a new piece of fan art has ignited renewed excitement.
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Concept Art Takes Batman Truly...
- 3/24/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Harrison Ford has been a leading man in the industry for more than 40 years. The actor has been a part of many iconic and acclaimed films that have shaped him as an actor. In addition to Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, films like Witness, Blade Runner, Presumed Innocent, The Fugitive, and Air Force One made him a huge movie star back in the day.
Harrison Ford as Richard Kimble in The Fugitive
Despite being one of the most respected figures in the industry, some actors have expressed their underwhelming working experience with the actor, including Brad Pitt. Another one of his co-stars also voiced his complicated professional relationship with Ford.
Harrison Ford’s Prickly Behavior Irritated Josh Hartnett Josh Hartnett and Harrison Ford in Hollywood Homicide
Harrison Ford has entertained audiences for several years and has earned the respect of his peers and those who came after him.
Harrison Ford as Richard Kimble in The Fugitive
Despite being one of the most respected figures in the industry, some actors have expressed their underwhelming working experience with the actor, including Brad Pitt. Another one of his co-stars also voiced his complicated professional relationship with Ford.
Harrison Ford’s Prickly Behavior Irritated Josh Hartnett Josh Hartnett and Harrison Ford in Hollywood Homicide
Harrison Ford has entertained audiences for several years and has earned the respect of his peers and those who came after him.
- 3/24/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Editor’S Note: The following blog originally ran in July 2023. We’re re-posting it here with minor edit, special thanks to blogger Kristopher Hewkin. Stay tuned to our events page for more information about the Sloan Salon’s 2024 edition.
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“The visions of yesterday have all caught up to us and we must start looking towards the next visions,” stated moderator and veteran TV writer and producer Wendy Calhoun emphasizing a recurring theme of the June 22 Sloan Salon panel “Storytelling and Tech: Crafting Human-Centered Stories About Technology.”
The online conversation delved into timely subjects such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT, raising ethical questions about how we represent technology in stories and highlighting some optimistic views on where it could all be headed.
This dynamic discussion was made possible due to Film Independent’s exciting 15+ year partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation that encourages filmmakers to create more realistic and...
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“The visions of yesterday have all caught up to us and we must start looking towards the next visions,” stated moderator and veteran TV writer and producer Wendy Calhoun emphasizing a recurring theme of the June 22 Sloan Salon panel “Storytelling and Tech: Crafting Human-Centered Stories About Technology.”
The online conversation delved into timely subjects such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT, raising ethical questions about how we represent technology in stories and highlighting some optimistic views on where it could all be headed.
This dynamic discussion was made possible due to Film Independent’s exciting 15+ year partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation that encourages filmmakers to create more realistic and...
- 3/22/2024
- by Kristopher Hewkin
- Film Independent News & More
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