You can file this next story under “D” for “Duh!”. 2014’s Maleficent was sort of a big deal for Disney. Not only did it kickstart their current new trend to do live-action remakes/sequels/prequels of the classic animated movies in their library, but the Angelina Jolie starring fantasy flick also conjured up a big ol’ stack of cash at the box …
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most iconic action heroes of all time, so it may come as quite the shocker to find that despite his new movie Maggie being set in a post-zombie apocalypse world, this is not an action movie. No, instead action hero Arnie is actually required to only do the first three letters of that descriptor: …
The American cable channel Starz has officially greenlit their adaptation of the 2001 Neil Gaiman novel, American Gods. Previously in stuck in development hell with HBO, American Gods was snapped up by Freemantle Media early last year, and since then we’ve had precious little news on the project, save for hearing that Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) and Michael Green (Heroes, Smallville) …
There’s no denying that product placement in movies can do wonders for whatever they’re shilling. Risky Business helped bring a line of Ray-Bans back from the brink, E.T. gave Hershey a 65% boost in profits and GM specially made and sold over 60,000 Chevrolet Camaros thanks to Transformers. That being said, obvious product placement can completely ruin the immersion. Very …
Sigh. It appears that Relativity’s long-gestating remake of cult classic Brandon Lee action thriller The Crow may as well be vapourware at the moment. Just when the production was finally starting to pick up steam with a director in acclaimed music video and short film helmer Corin Hardy and a star in Boardwalk Empire alum Jack Huston, Variety now brings …
Back in 2011, nobody expected what looked like a quick cash-in prequel to the classic Planet of the Apes franchise to be any good, especially one directed by somebody we’ve never heard of. But then director Rupert Wyatt dropped the absolutely incredible Rise of the Planet of the Apes on us, becoming a gigantic success out of nowhere. As far …
Cartel, cocaine and a whole lot of crass, Ghost Recon certainly brought some change to the franchise with Wildlands. Gone is the futuristic setting of Future Solider, replaced by a more grounded, present day take on the squad that doesn’t exist. Ghost Recon has always been about tactical warfare – but it’s never been on a scale quite like this. …
[column size=one_half position=first ] A love-struck couple on the run from the law is not a new theme. The historical benchmark were the robber-murderers Bonny and Clyde, a pair who have been celebrated and scrutinised by movies ever since. Their wild story also inspired other copycats, notable the killing spree by Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate in late 1950s …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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