Author: Stephen Malip

James Gunn, the writer-director of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and the upcoming Superman: Legacy movie, said his Superman movie would have a different tone than the Guardians movies. The co-head of DC Studios is now on a worldwide press tour for his last Marvel movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, while also working on casting for Superman: Legacy, which will feature a younger Superman iteration than the one played by Henry Cavill. Superman: Legacy is part of a new DC Universe featuring movies with Supergirl, Batman, and Robin. Different Tones between ‘Superman: Legacy’ and ‘Guardians’ James Gunn said that his new superhero movie, Superman: Legacy, will be quite different from…

The highly-anticipated Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally hit theaters, and fans are already buzzing about what the future holds for the franchise. The film features beloved and obscure characters from the Super Mario universe, with countless Easter eggs for fans to enjoy. However, the filmmakers still held onto a few surprises, including a post-credits scene that teases a potential sequel. Spoilers: Post-Credits Scene! The film follows Mario, Peach, and Toad as they embark on a mission to rescue Luigi from Bowser. Ultimately, the plumbers defeat Bowser. Along the way, Mario meets several ancillary Mario characters, including the Yoshi species.…

Netflix and A24, two of the biggest names in entertainment, have teamed up to produce a new series titled BEEF that has received a rare 100% grade on Rotten Tomatoes. The show, created and show-run by Lee Sung Jin, stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as strangers in Los Angeles whose chance encounter on the road turns into a revenge-driven feud. Critics have praised the show for its biting social satire and disarming sense of empathy for the flawed humanity of its characters. ‘BEEF’ Reviews Entertainment Weekly called the show an intense, philosophical, and sometimes meandering exploration of generational trauma,…

Chris Pratt opened up about his low point before meeting his now-wife Katherine Schwarzenegger in a church. The Guardians of the Galaxy star revealed during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show that there was a moment in his life when he felt “really struggling and broken.” Pratt, who was previously married to actress Anna Faris, said he found solace in his faith and, shortly after, met the woman of his dreams, Schwarzenegger. The couple married on June 8, 2019, in Montecito, California, and now have two daughters, Lyla, 2, and Eloise, eight months. Timing is Everything During the interview…

HBO is reportedly in the early stages of developing another prequel series in the Game of Thrones franchise. This time, the series will explore the conquest of Westeros led by Aegon I Targaryen, known as Aegon’s Conquest. According to sources, the project is still in its infancy, and HBO is searching for writers to lead it. At present, no writers have been attached to the series. HBO and Warner Bros. are also considering green-lighting a feature film that will likely precede the rest of the series. Who Is Aegon the Conqueror? Aegon I Targaryen, also known as Aegon the Conqueror,…

The Super Mario Bros Movie is poised to be a huge box office hit this weekend, with an estimated $225 million-plus opening frame, making it the year’s best worldwide opening for an MPA title. Illumination/Universal’s latest animation release is opening in 70 offshore markets, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia, and China. The film, the first proper adaptation of the 38-year-old video game, boasts a star voice-over cast that includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Fred Armisen, Keegan-Michael Key, and more. The movie has also received a boost from spring break, with Good Friday…

Illumination founder and CEO, Chris Meledandri, recently shared the exciting news, revealing that a new Shrek movie is in the works, with the original cast returning for the sequel. Meledandri also mentioned his plans to create a Donkey spinoff movie, a character played by Eddie Murphy in the franchise. The Return of the Original Cast Meledandri explained that negotiations with the original cast, including Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, are going well. “We anticipate the cast coming back,” he revealed. “Talks are starting now, and every indication that we’ve gotten is there’s tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the…

Paramount and eOne’s latest film adaptation of the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves has debuted at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office, dethroning John Wick 4. The film generated £3.5 million ($4.4 million) in its opening weekend, according to Comscore’s latest figures. Dungeons & Dragons managed to hold its ground against Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4, which slipped to second place in its second weekend with £2.5 million for a total of £10.1 million. Warner Bros.’ Mummies debuted in third place with £648,460. The studio’s Shazam! Fury Of The Gods and Creed III occupied fourth and fifth spots with £469,120 and £426,742, respectively, in their…

The President of Studio Ghibli, Hoshino Koji, has announced his retirement, and he will be replaced by Studio Ghibli’s co-founder, Suzuki Toshio. Hoshino’s resignation comes amidst reports of an executive scandal. The company denies a connection between Hoshino’s resignation and the allegations against Suzuki. Hoshino’s resignation letter, published on the Studio Ghibli website, does not mention the allegations concerning Suzuki. According to his letter, Hoshino will leave Ghibli after the Annual General Meeting of shareholders in June. Before that, he will step down as Studio Ghibli’s president and chairman at the end of March. Allegations Against Suzuki Toshio The retirement…

Warner Bros. Discovery is in talks to produce a television series based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter book series, according to Bloomberg. While the talks are preliminary, sources suggest that Rowling would have some degree of creative involvement but would not serve as a primary creator or showrunner. The project is expected to be an ongoing franchise, with each season drawing from one of the books, and would be housed under Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, HBO Max. The news of the developing deal comes ahead of Warner Bros. Discovery’s April 12 presentation for investors and the general public,…