On this episode of Collider Movie Talk, John Campea, Mark Ellis, and Jon Schnepp discuss the following:
As many of you know, 20th Century Fox’sFantastic Four 2, a sequel to the recentFantastic Fourreboot, was scheduled to come out in the summer of 2017. Recent comments by producerSimon Kinbergsuggested that Fox still intended to make the sequel. However,Fox has very quietly pulledFantastic Four 2from their release schedule and as of now has no projected release date.
As many of you know the upcomingRidley ScottfilmPrometheussequelAlien: Covenantwas made possible by Scott convincing Fox to postpone the plannedNeill BlomkampAlien 5project. With Scott saying he has plans for several sequels many have speculated that Blomkamp’s project may be off the table. However, Alien franchise starMichael Biehnwas recently interviewed by Icons of Fright and indicated he’s optimistic the new film will happen, and even gave some info about what we could expect in Blomkamp’s film. He said the following: “They’re planning on bringing me and Newt back, and at this point Newt will be around twenty-seven years old. I know that every actress in Hollywood is going to want to play this one, it’s really a passing of the torch between Sigourney and this younger actress who would play Newt… I know they’re putting the brakes on Neill’s movie just for a little while, but I really think that it would be embarrassing to Ridley and Fox and Sigourney if they just didn’t make the movie.”
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ActressAngelina Jolieisthe #1 choice by Universal Picturesto star in a plannedBride of Frankensteinproject. The report also claims that the studio, still enjoying the biggest year in its history, is also interested in Jolie returning forWanted 2. The article insinuates that Jolies’ current movieBy the Sea, which she directed and stars in with her real life husbandBrad Pitt, was green lit by the studio to get her to possibly take one or both of these roles.
Anew trailerfor the upcoming Disney Animation filmZootopiahas just hit the web.Zootopiatakes place in the animal-filled city of the same name, as it follows optimistic Officer Judy Hopps. She discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde (voiced byJason Bateman), to solve the mystery.
The first poster for the upcoming Jesse Owens biopicRacehas just hit the web. The film is based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.Raceis an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend. The film starsStephan James,Jason Sudeikis,Jeremy IronsandWilliam Hurt.
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First up is the Rocky legacy filmCreed. Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and asks the retired champ to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees to mentor him, even as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. With Rocky’s help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but whether he has the true heart of a fighter remains to be seen.
Next up is Pixar’sThe Good Dinosaur. Luckily for young Arlo, his parents and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot, a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family.
And finally,Victor Frankenstein. When the experiments of radical scientist Victor Frankenstein (played byJames McAvoy) go too far, only Igor Strausman (played byDaniel Radcliffe), his equally brilliant protégé, can bring him back from the brink of madness and save him from his monstrous creation.
CG FOTO 90 writes: Hi guys! Love the content.. We all know marvel and dc have all had huge success with comic books… The movies are structured as one big universe.. Both marvel and dc have what-if stories in the comics. Do you think either one could have a what-if movie with one of it’s characters?
Bobby writes: Hi guys. I recently saw you guys buying the newBaywatchfilm news because, and I quote ‘The Rock is in it' - and my question is regarding this. Guys likeDwayne JohnsonandVin Dieselare so likeable off screen, there are some people who would watch their films regardless. Does this mean guys likeRussell Crowe, who have a reputation of being difficult, maybe need to sell their films a bit more? Do you think a likeable off screen persona is vital to make an actors film popular nowadays? And if so, who’s to say they’re not acting off screen too? Thanks guys.
