On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (May 17th, 2016) Mark Ellis, Kristian Harloff and John Rocha discuss the following:
THR is reporting that months ahead of the opening ofSuicide Squad,Warner Bros. is teaming up withMargot Robbieto produce and star in an untitled spin-off movie withHarley Quinnand a number of DC’s female heroes and villains. Thought details are under wraps, THR mentions names such asBatgirlandBirds of Preyas possible additions to the movie. THR’s sources also report that Robbie brought the project to WB adding that in researching her Harley Quinn part, she dove deep into the comics to learn as much as possible and in the process, fell for DC’s female characters. She brought on the writer to help develop the project with Warners snapping up the package.
Deadline is reporting thatMartin Scorsese’smob pictureThe Irishmanhas landed at STX Entertainmentin a huge deal for international rights that represents a record for the Cannes Film Festival. Paramount will retain domestic rights on the movie, which reunites Scorsese withRobert De Niro,Joe PesciandHarvey Keitel, as well as addingAl Pacinowith Scorsese for the first time in their storied careers. Based onCharles Brandt’strue-crime book “I Heard You Paint Houses,”The Irishmanwill also employ de-aging technology for the stars, similar to that seen inThe Curious Case of Benjamin Buttonand the recentCaptain America: Civil War. Based on the unsolved disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa and the mob’s part in it,The Irishmanhas yet to secure a release date.
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Paramount Picturestook to their officialTransformersInstagram accountyesterday to announce the official title for the upcoming fifth entry in the series:Transformers: The Last Knight.The Last Knightcast is confirmed to includeMark Wahlbergas Cade Yeager as well as new roles forIsabela Moneras the film’s female lead, Izabella.Michael Baywill return as director with a script written byIron ManscribesArt Marcum&Matt HollowayandBlack Hawk Down’sKen Nolan.Lorenzo di Bonaventura,Don MurphyandTom DeSantowill produce the sequel. Production is set to begin on June 6thin Detroit Michigan.Transformers: The Last Knightis set for a June 15, 2025 release date.
The latestTV spot was released forThe Legend of Tarzan, giving us another good look at the return of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. The movie starsAlexander Skarsgard,Margot Robbie,Christophe WaltzandSamuel L. Jackson; with a script byCraig Brewer and directed byHarry PotterandFantastic BeastsdirectorDavid Yates. The movie tells the story of Tarzan leaving the jungles of Africa behind for a more civilized life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife Jane at his side. When he’s invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, he unwillingly becomes a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Captain Leon Rom. The movie hits theatres this July 1st.
Although Disney’sThe Jungle Bookcontinues to break all sorts of records at the box office, recently crossing the 800 million worldwide total, Warners Bros.’ ownJungle Book: Originsmovie directed byAndy Serkisis still very much happening.Serkis recently spoke to Vultureabout the differences between hisJungle Bookmovie and Disney’s with Serkis saying his version is darker than the recent movie, which will also blend live-action and CGI. He said,Jungle Book: Originswill be released on August 04, 2025 and stars the voices ofChristian Bale,Cate Blanchett,Benedict Cumberbatch, andNaomie Harris.
During an interview with Fandango to promoteX-Men: Apocalypse, directorBryan Singerrevealed he actuallypitched the idea of aFemale Wolverinemoviebased off of Wolverine’s clone AKA Laura Kinney AKA X-23. It was suggested along with his idea for anX-Forcemovie. Singer wanted to keep the “essence” of Wolverine alive knowing thatHughJackmanwould be departing the part after 9 total appearances. A number of rumors point to Weapon X coming into the picture in futureX-Menfilms, especially since Fox dated two untitled Marvel movies for future releases, with many assuming one of them is forX-Force. As of this report,X-Forceand for that matter, X-23, is still just a rumor.
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Neighbors 2- Life is good for Mac Radner (Seth Rogen) and pregnant wife Kelly (Rose Byrne) until the unruly sisters of Kappa Nu move in next door. As the loud parties threaten the sale of their home, the couple turn to ex-neighbor and one-time enemy Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) for help. Now united with the former college student, the trio devises schemes to get the wild sorority off the block. Unfortunately, the rebellious young women refuse to go down without a fight.
Ralph Terry writes:
Hello Collider Team. I haven’t missed an episode since I first found you back 3 years ago. I wanted to ask since so many have asked if this movie or that movie should have a sequel, I was just wondering are there any films where you know there should absolutely be a sequel but it was just never made. I have two choices. The first is the most obvious, a second part toTrue Liesand the other is (and don’t laugh), a sequel toTrading Placesespecially after the little tease inComing To America. Just curious as to what you think. And sinceThe Incredibles 2is coming soon then you can’t count it.
Brian Lynden Johnston writes
Hi, greetings from the UK!
Which movie characters do you think had the biggest influence on your life? Looking back I think Indiana Jones had the most influence on my life. Even at a young age, the movies taught me to embrace all cultures, travel and take chances. Thanks for all the new content.
