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Can You Smell What Universal Studios is Cooking?

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by Logan Myerz

It’s rare to find a professional wrestler that hangs up the tights and makes a successful career in the movie industry. We have seen several failed attempts of wrestlers gone actors with films such as Suburban Commando and See No Evil.  But Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is in the 1% that have been very fortunate and showcased in almost every movie released these days.  If it’s not quirky comedies, then it’s top notch action flicks the reek of testosterone and in your face CGI. But the word on the streets is that Universal Studios have had their eye on Dwayne Johnson to play something out of his comfort zone which is none other than Lawrence Talbot, better known as The Wolfman. The kind lads at Deadline have reported there has been consistent whispers about bringing Mr. Johnson into the Universal Monster-Verse that is currently underway. The studio is rebooting the entire monster saga starting with Tom Cruise in The Mummy that is aimed for a June 9th, 2017 release. We have already seen the re-imagined Wolfman film back in 2010 starring Benicio Del Toro. That film received a really bad wrap for some odd reason, but I was one of the few fans that really enjoyed seeing Dr. Gonzo as a hairy lycan.  Only time will tell if these rumors are indeed true, but with the Rock’s current movie schedule and ten other films in the works over the next few years, it may be hard to pull this one off.   

The future of the Universal Monster franchise is quite exciting for horror fans around the world and will help rejuvenate the studio back to where it all began in the early days of film. Like all of you, I will be in the audience enjoying the new takes on all of these classic black and white characters that we grew up loving.

Starting in 2017, there will be a monster film released each year starting with The Mummy and another “mystery” creature feature aimed for it’s debut on April 13, 2018.

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are REUNITED and it Feels So Good…

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by Logan Myerz

If you sit back and think about iconic filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are usually on top of the list for obvious reasons. They are the masterminds behind the greatest films of our generation that have repeatedly broken box office records and have made a way into our hearts. Indiana Jones is the film series that has really kept these two individuals working together over the past thirty-five years. If you aren’t familiar with the movies, it’s time to do some homework.

Indiana Jones is a coming of age adventure series starring Harrison Ford that debuted in 1981. It was recently announced that the fifth installment will be released in 2019. George Lucas has been out of the limelight for some time and I could understand with all the flack he got from critics and fanboys over the years in regards to the Star Wars prequel films. But it doesn’t matter because at the end of the day, George makes the movies he wants to make and has the funding to back his projects.

According to the Bearded Trio, Stephen Spielberg announced at a BFG press gathering, “George is going to be an executive producer on Indiana Jones 5. I would never make an Indiana Jones film without George Lucas. That would be insane.” Spielberg and Lucas were both attached to the last Indy film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which was an utter mess for too many reasons to list. Although as a filmmaker, you can’t make an incredible film every time you get behind the director/producer chair.  Especially when it comes to sequels and you’re trying to continue the story while attempting to avoid replicating the same premise.

With Disney taking over Lucasfilms, the studio has a larger part in what they release, and this can be a good sign for the new Indiana Jones film. I have faith in the studio and Mr. Spielberg, but overall, I have faith in Mr. George Lucas.  To the fan boys, don’t write him off just yet, he still has some magic up his sleeves!

Indiana Jones 5 will be released on July 19th, 2019.

Source: Bearded Trio

 

Spidey’s Comin’ Home

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by Logan Myerz

Spiderman is one of the OGs of the comic book-to-film realm over the past decade and has been portrayed by a few different actors thus far. Old Spidey has been caught in a web of filmmaking politics so to speak, with recasts, reboots, and different scripts. But this time, Peter Parker is finally at home with Sony Pictures in Spiderman: Homecoming, starring the young and talented Tom Holland. The Spiderman character made a guest appearance in the recent Marvel Studios film, Captain America: Civil War which was probably the best onscreen depiction of Peter Parker/Spiderman to date. Even though the on-screen time was short lived, it made a huge impact on the studio and the general audience which begged the question “Why haven’t we received this type of solo Spiderman movie yet?”

Let’s be honest here, Sam Raimi’s Spiderman 1 + 2 were pretty damn good, but the 3rd film was atrocious; Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spiderman films were regurgitated and overall forgettable. We now know that if the audience and fans ask, they will FINALLY receive.

Spiderman: Homecoming has announced some pretty big players in the game that will be starring in this film such as Michael Keaton (Vulture), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Marisa Tomei (Aunt May), and Donald Glover. But recently, Hollywood Reporter confirmed that AMC’s Better Call Saul star, Michael Mando, (better known as Nacho in the show), was just cast as an unknown character in the movie.

But what’s really extraordinary about this film is Jon Watts (Clown) is directing the film and he’s a young director that doesn’t have a lot of films under his belt. This may be a refreshing take on the Peter Parker character that we needed all along with fresh eyes and a clearer focus.

As the cast list continues to fill up and the filming continues to move forward in Atlanta, we will get to see more updates of the cast and which direction they are moving with the webbed warrior. If anything, it can’t be any worse than Spiderman 3 right?

Spiderman: Homecoming is scheduled for a July 7th, 2017 release date.

The Losers’ Club Is Ready for IT

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by Logan Myerz

There is one primal fear that most everyone can agree upon: the fear of clowns. The TV mini-series that changed and scarred my life forever was, obviously, Stephen King’s IT. Watching this as a young child and having that terror still surround me in my early 30’s is something that a lot of TV shows and films really lack these days. In 2016, we are doused with remakes, reboots, re-imaginings, and unfortunately they all really lack the focus of what the writers and filmmakers once stood for: originality. With that being said, IT has been around for twenty-five years and still holds up to this day. For a younger generation which may not be familiar with Pennywise and the children he terrorized and killed, he’s making his way to the big screen in 2017 to torture and haunt all over again!

Andy Muschietti (Mama) is taking the directing throne of the newest adaptation based off of the famous novel written by Stephen King. Finn Wolfhard posted a picture on his Instagram account of the new “Losers’ Club” that was taken on set in Toronto.

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Jaeden Lieberher (St. Vincent) plays Bill Denbrough, the leader of The Losers’ Club. Other cast members include Finn Wolfhard as Richie Tozier, Wyatt Oleff as Stanley Uris, Chosen Jacobs as Mike Hanlon, Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie Kaspbrak, Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben Hanscom. Owen Teague plays the teen bully Patrick Hockstetter.

It will be interesting to see these young actors take on the evil forces of Pennywise portrayed by Bill Skarsgard (Hemlock Grove). According to Hitfix.com, the story will be cut up into two films with the first film showcasing the children and the second film will be The Loser Club as adults, still facing their fears and overcoming the trauma they succumbed to at a young age.

One thing is for sure, this film will be bringing a larger shock value with more gore and scare tactics with an R rating.

The first film will hit theaters on September 8th, 2017.

Sources: Instagram, Hitfix

Hail to the Zordon!

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by Logan Myerz

If you haven’t heard of Bryan Cranston over the past five years, you have likely been buried deep in the New Mexico desert. The rest of us know that he is on top of the world and an ‘A’ list celebrity that has perfected his craft in the film industry. His career has ranged from television and film over the past three decades and today was a HUGE day for Mr. Cranston. On the official Power Rangers Twitter Page, they announced the casting of Zordon. And of course the Internet went berserk.

Bryan is no amateur to the Saban Entertainment realm as he did some voiceover work on two villains (Snizard and Twinman) in the 90’s TV show long before he became the Heisenberg we all know and love. The Mighty Morphan Power Rangers was a pivotal part of my childhood and the casting of this film has been quite superb, but this casting announcement really sets the bar high for the film. The only cast member left is Zordon’s faithful droid Alpha 5, which has not been announced as of yet. Will Mr. Cranston rely on Walter White’s iconic shaved head to portray the galactic sage Zordon? I really hope so; seeing Bryan’s floating opaque noggin on the big screen is enough to the make film worth seeing. The film is scheduled to debut in theaters on March 24th, 2017. It’s Morphin Time!!!!!

Source: Twitter

Darth Vader is Back in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story!

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by Logan Myerz

There has been much speculation that the most famous villain in cinematic history would be returning in the new Star Wars film, Rogue One. But it has been confirmed via Entertainment Weekly that the galactic man in black… no, not Johnny Cash… the heavy breathing Sith Lord, Darth Vader will be returning to the big screen in 2016. On the recent cover of Entertainment Weekly Magazine, it’s hard to miss the bold lettering “DARTH VADER IS BACK!”

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The director of this film, Gareth Edwards (Godzilla), had big shoes to fill with the recent blockbuster success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but that didn’t stop him with crafting a stand alone film that showcases how the Rebellion found the schematics and flaw in the Empire’s weapon of mass destruction. If THAT doesn’t sound enticing, I don’t know what does. Rogue One: A Stars Wars Story is already in the process of reshoots this month after the Disney executives were not thrilled with the final product of this film.  This isn’t the first time that studio interference has got in the way of the film making process, as JJ Abrams went through the same thing with the last Star Wars film. Whatever this means, we know it’s for a good cause and I’m sure the final product that hits theaters this December will shatter box office records. It’s hard to conclude how much time Darth Vader will be in this film, but it will for sure leave an imprint on the audience and fans across the galaxy.  We can expect further details on Rogue One throughout the week and more insight on the direction of this film as the clock winds down to the release date later this year.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set for release on December 16th, 2016.

Source: EW

 

 

EXCLUSIVE: Logan sits down with Andy Powers, the star of CLOWN

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UPDATE: Clown is now the #1 Horror download on iTunes! Be sure to check it out ASAP!

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When it comes to a horror films these days, we are filled with reboots and reimaginings of our favorite films, but every so often there is a film that makes a dent in the genre. Clowns have been interpreted in this genre as the ultimate antagonist that will haunt your dreams and never let you go. This entity has been portrayed in the film industry for many decades and is one thing that almost everyone can agree upon, which is the sheer terror that coincides with Clowns.  I am one of those people that has Coulrophobia (the fear of clowns). Director Jon Watts and Eli Roth put together a film that is not only extraordinary, but quite brilliant in it’s own sense. Clown is a film that focuses on the man I am interviewing today, Andy Powers, and the transition from a loving husband and father, to a possessed demon that feasts on young children.  If that isn’t traumatizing, I don’t know what is.  Today, I sat down with the veteran actor to talk about this film, the transition into this blood thirsty clown, and his upcoming work. You may recognize him from TV, film, or theatre, but this is a film that he should be recognized for the most and looked at for many years to come.  It is my pleasure to introduce Andy Powers!

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