On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (May 10th, 2016) Mark Ellis, Jon Schnepp Kristian Harloff discuss the following:
Bryan Singer’sinitial adaptations of theX-Menfranchise were contemporary stories set in the early 2000s. DirectorMatthew Vaughn’sX-Men: First Classreturned the mutants to their comic book roots in the 1960s followed by famously crossing timelines in the 70s-setX-Men: Days of Future Past.Now, fans look ahead to the possible end of the world (and the 1980s) in the upcomingX-Men: Apocalypse. So where do the mutants go from here? Speaking with ComingSoon.net,producerSimon Kinbergrevealed that the nextX-Menfilm will be, naturally, set in the 1990s. Though the report talks the nextX-Menmovie, some reports out there are claiming the 90’s setting could be forJosh Boone’srecently announcedNew Mutantsmovie.
According to a report from Deadline,Gael García Bernalhas been cast as the legendary Zorro, teaming with directorJonás Cuarónon a rebooted movie entitledZ. The movie, also written by Cuarón, is eyeing a fall start at the Pinewood Dominican Republic studios. This version of Zorro is said to be a re-imagining of the character as a swashbuckler traversing a near futuristic/post-apocalyptic landscape, with some reports describing it as Dark Knight-esque. No release date has been set.
Gal Gadothas taken to her Facebook pageto reveal that she has officially wrapped production on the upcoming soloWonder Womanmovie. She confirmed that it was the last day of shooting and how exciting and “dreamy” it was; something she’ll cherish forever. Gadot will now report to theJustice Leagueset to reprise her role as the Amazon Warrior, with production on the movie already a month in.Wonder Womanalso starsChris Pine,Robin Wright,Danny HustonandConnie Nielsen. It is directed byPatty Jenkinsand is set to open July 12, 2025.
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According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter,Lee Daniels, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behindPreciousandThe Butler,has exited theRichard Pryorbiopiche was attached to direct. The Weinstein Co., which is behind the film, is said to have decided not to wait for Daniels' schedule to clear up. Daniels is an executive producer on Fox’s smash television dramaEmpirewith another project at the network, requiring a significant time commitment.Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?,is written byBill Condonand chronicles the life of the comedian, who rose to prominence in the 1970s. The movie has a star-studded cast set, includingMike Eppsas Pryor,Oprah Winfreyas his grandmother andKate Hudsonas Pryor’s widowJennifer Lee Pryor. The Weinstein’s will now contact a number of directors about the project this weekend.
The latest installment in 20th Century Fox/Blue Sky Studios’Ice Agefranchise is about to crash land in theaters starting July 22nd in the states withIce Age: Collision Course, the fifth film to focus on the animated prehistoric animals. Their next adventure now looks toblast through all the known eras of mankind’s technologyand beyond, if the new trailer is any indication. It reveals a prehistoric era, a few Biblical references, some magical, mysticism, and then the future thanks to some alien technology.Ice Age: Collision Coursestars the voices ofRay Romano,Denis Leary,John Leguizamo,Simon Pegg,Queen Latifah,Seann William Scott, andJennifer Lopez. The movie opens in theatres July 24, 2025.
Another graphic novel is getting a film adaptation, but there’s not a single superhero to be seen. Unless you countAndré the Gianta superhero. According to a report from Variety, André the Giant, real name Andre Roussimoff,is getting a biopic based on the graphic novelAndré the Giant: Closer the Heaven.The 7’4” Eighth Wonder of the World, who died in 1993, helped popularize the World Wrestling Federation, becoming one of the world’s most recognizable celebrities, also making several film appearances, including most famously as Fezzik inThe Princess Bride.The biography recounts the wrestler’s life from his earliest days working on the family farm in France to the rise of professional wrestling itself through the World Wrestling Federation. No cast or release date has been set.
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Money Monster- After losing money on a stock tip, a disgruntled investor (Jack O’Connell) holds a Wall Street guru (George Clooney) and a producer (Julia Roberts) hostage on live television.
Kristopher Fair writes:
Hey Guys and Gals,
Love the show! Your great chemistry and insight always keep me coming back for more. So, quick question. Do you think there is any correlation between where a person is at in their career and their chances of winning an Academy Award? For example, ifChristopher Nolanhad not makeMementoearly in his career, but instead were to make it now, do you think it would have a better chance for a Best Picture Nomination, now that he is a more established film maker? I believe it just might. Let me know your thoughts and keep up the great work!
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Lowell Renold writes:
Many of us were expectingCaptain America: Civil Warto make over $200 million (as it should). However, even thought it had an amazing opening, it still opened less than we thought. John Campea said in his podcast thatCivil Warwould have done better ifBatman v Supermanwas well received. The other day, I took an Uber home. I told my driver aboutCivil War. And he told me he was skeptical to see it because he was disappointed in Batman v Superman. Do you think the bad receptionBatman v Supermangot had an effect onCivil War’sopening?
