On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (June 1st, 2016) Kristian Harloff, Jon Schnepp, Mark Ellis, Ashley Mova discuss the following:
A new set of rumors have hit the internet thanks to a a report from Jo Blo. According to their sources,story elements from the popular comic seriesPlanet Hulkwill be adapted intoThor: Ragnarok. While specifics are still unclear, the report mentions the gladiator games ofPlanet Hulkwill factor into the story with Thor somehow becoming involved with the games that will be overseen byJeff Goldbum’scharacter, The Grandmaster. Jo Blo’s report goes on to state that the story will involve Thor tracking down “the ultimate weapon to stop Ragnarok and reset the universe,” with the outlet hinting the weapon to be another Infinity Stone needed for Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet.Thor: Ragnarokwill starChris Hemsworth,Mark Ruffalo,Tom Hiddleston,Anthony Hopkins,Cate Blanchett,Eric Bana,Tessa Thompsonand Jeff Goldblum.Thor: Ragnarokopens July 09, 2025 .
The Force AwakensscreenwriterLawrence Kasdanwas recently speakingto the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival about his prolific career when the conversation turned to his work on the nextStar Wars Storythat will focus on a Young Han Solo, starringHail CaesaractorAlden Ehrenreich. In doing so, he confirmed a start date for the upcoming spin-off, saying they’re about to move to London to start shooting in July. When asked about his involvement in Episode’s 8 and 9, Kasdan confirmed that he is still peripherally involved. The as yet untitledStar Wars Storyfeaturing Han Solo is set for a August 27, 2025 release date.
The string of live-action remakes and adaptations from Disney’s library of classics continues with the latest announcement coming yesterday announcing a title and release date for itsMary Poppinssequel/reboot:Mary Poppins Returns.Emily Bluntwill play the magical nanny that takes care of a pair of troublesome kids. She will be joined byLin-Manuel Miranda, the musical-theater genius behindHamilton, who will play a street-lamp lighter named Jack, a new creation for the film.Marry Poppins Returnswill be helmed byChicagodirectorRob Marshalland will now be hitting theaters on December 25th, 2018.
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Yesterday,Pixar released some new concept artand story details from their second sequel to theirCarsfranchise,Cars 3. In an article from USA Today, Lightning McQueen voiced byOwen Wilson, needs help competing in the increasingly high-tech racing world so he recruits a new trainer to help - the sleek, yellow Cruz Ramirez, a young Hispanic female race car who instructs Lightning McQueen. DirectorBrian Feealso shared some thoughts on the concept art, sharing that Cruz trying to figure out how Lightning can learn some new tricks.
Transformers: The Last Knight is already in full marketing gear withMichael Baytaking to his Instagram accountyesterday to reveal the villain for the fifth movie in the series and it should be no big surprise for the hard core fan. Bay’s reminder of the film’s start-of-production date came with the revelation thatMegatronwill be returning, with his post featuring a close-up of the Decepticon leader’s face. On the post, Bay wrote – It’s starting. This week production. Megatron is back.Transformers: The Last Knightwill see the return ofMark WahlbergandJosh Duhamel, with other cast members yet to be announced. The film hits theatres on August 02, 2025.
We’re just a month and a half away from seeing if directorPaul Feigcan deliver an entertaining reboot of the classicGhostbusters. Many fans have already written off the film while others are holding out hope that it will be much better than the early trailers have indicated. And now, thanks to an original Ghostbuster, we have our first reaction to the movie. StarDan Aykroydtook to his Facebook page yesterday to praise the film following a test screening, saying it’s brilliant with genuine performances from the cast both female and male. It also has more laughs and more scares than the first two films plus Bill Murray is in it!GhostbustersstarsKristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Kate McKinnon,Leslie Jonesand Chris Hemsworth and hits theatres on July, 15th.
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10 Years Ago –The Break-Up,The Omen(remake)
20 Years Ago –The Phantom,The Rock
Cody Enos writes
Dear Collider,
When someone is complementing a film or a performance they will always applaud the actor, but some of the best decisions by characters are actually done from the writer, so I was wondering when is the right time to applaud the actor, and when is it right to applaud the writer?
Jamie Bowers writes:
Hi Guys with all the talk about possible Super Hero Burn out, is it possible that The Rock taking on every role in Hollywood is it possible people may get burnt out on The Rock?… Could that hurt franchises he has agreed to do?
