On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (May 24th, 2016) Mark Ellis, John Schnepp, Kristian Harloff and Ashley Mova discuss the following:
Production is officially underway onChristopher Nolan’snext film, the World War II-basedDunkirk, which chronicles the evacuation of the city during the British military operation that saved 330,000 lives as Allied soldiers were surrounded by German forces. Nolan is directing from an original screenplay he wrote himself with Warner Bros. pictures describing the film as an “action-thriller.” Nolan will reteam with his Interstellar cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema with the movie featuring a cast led byTom Hardy,Mark Rylance,Kenneth Branagh,Cillian Murphy, and newcomerFionn Whitehead, with One Direction memberHarry Stylesalso a part of the ensemble.Dunkirkopens in theaters on June 21, 2025.
At an event last night at Blumhouse Pictures, producerJason Blumhouseannounced legendary Master of Horror directorJohn Carpenterwill executive producea new movie in theHalloweenseries. Miramax and Blumhouse Productions are co-financing production of the project with longtime series producerMalek Akkadoverseeing the project under his Trancas International Films banner. The new movie will be the firstHalloweenfilm since 2009’sHalloween II, directorRob Zombie’ssequel to his 2007 remake. In a statement about the movie, John Carpenter said they were going back to the basics of Michael Myers, making him a force of nature again and not a “character.” While no other details have been revealed on whether it’s a straight reboot, spin-off or continuation of the previous series, Blumhouse and Carpenter are aiming for a Halloween, 2017 release date with the hopes of signing on a seasoned director.
Joss Whedonmay be on a break from Marvel movies but that doesn’t mean he’s slowing down. In an exclusive interview with The Wrap, Whedon, who was at the HeForShe Media Summit in Los Angeles being honored for his work on behalf of women’s right, revealed some clues about his next project, currently in the scripting stages. Speaking a bit about the story, Whedon told the Wrap that it’s a story about a girl that goes through some unbelievable sh-t, with him hoping to get some traction on the third act of the script.
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Another Marvel rumor has been put to rest.Vincent D’Onofrio, who plays Kingpin in Netflix and Marvel’sDaredevilseries, addressed a rumor that his characterwould possibly appear in the forthcomingSpider-Man: Homecomingfilm in the MCU – which of course got fans buzzing about the possibility with many wondering what it might look like pairing the colorful Spidey with the dark and violent Daredevil nemesis. But it was not to be. D’Onofrio took to social media to clear the air sending a tweet that read: “Sorry folks but this is news to me. It would be great but I don’t think it will happen.“Spider-Man HomecomingstarsTom Holland,Melissa Tomei, andRobert Downey Jr.with the newly addedMichael Keatonplaying the villain. The movie is scheduled for release on July 7th, 2017.
STX Entertainment has unveileda new trailerfor writer/directorGary Ross’Civil War dramaFree State of Jones. The film chronicles the true story of a defiant Southern farmer named Newt Knight, played byMatthew McConaughey, who defected from the Confederacy and led an armed rebellion against the Southern soldiers, banding together with small farmers and local slaves to secede Jones County, Mississippi from the Confederacy. The film also starsGugu Mbatha-Raw,Mahershala Ali,Christopher Berry, andKeri Russell.Free State of Jonesopens in theaters on June 24th.
Disney and Pixar have released the brand new trailerfor the highly anticipated sequel toFinding Nemo-Finding Dory. DirectorAndrew Stantonreturns to helm the follow-up, which finds Dory voiced byEllen Degeneres, suddenly remembering details about her family, which sends her on a life-changing adventure to go and find them, during which she runs across a host of new characters. Written by Stanton andVictoria Strouse, the film also features the voices ofAlbert Brooks,Dominic West,Ed O’ Neil,Diane Keaton,Eugene Levy,Bill Hader, andKate McKinnon.Finding Doryopens in theaters on June 17th.
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Alice Through the Looking Glass- After slipping through a mirror, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) finds herself back in Underland with the White Queen (Anne Hathaway), the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Her friends tell her that the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) is depressed over the death of his family. Hoping to save his loved ones, Alice steals the Chronosphere from Time (Sacha Baron Cohen) to travel into the past. While there, she encounters the younger Hatter and the evil Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter).
Scott Rae writes:
I was really excited to hear about the bio pic on Andre the Giant. My question is about the how much success does this movie have to have to see bio pics on other wrestlers, and who would you like to see getting their own movie? I personally would like to see Roddy Piper and Brett Hart. Thanks for all that you guys and gals do.
