Joel McHale Returns to Host 51st Annual Saturn Awards

Posted on January 3, 2024 by admin

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced that actor, comedian, and host Joel McHale (star of Animal Control and Community), will return as host of the 51st Annual Saturn Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the L.A. Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel.

The Saturns will once again be live-streamed on Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW, and will include exclusive interviews from the Red Carpet, from the winner’s press walk, and from behind-the-scenes with genre luminaries.

Presented and produced by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in collaboration with Electric Entertainment’s ElectricNOW, the Saturn Awards are the only awards show that has been honoring the best in genre entertainment since 1972.

Academy President Robert Holguin and Saturn producers Bradley and Kevin Marcus comment, “We are thrilled to have Joel McHale host the Saturn Awards for the second year in a row. With his remarkable talent, dry wit, and acerbic humor, he embodies the spirit of the Saturn Awards tradition as Hollywood’s entertaining and irreverent awards show. The Academy is truly fortunate to have him as the host for this momentous 51st annual celebration.

This year’s show is dedicated to the memory of the Saturn Awards’ dear friends, acclaimed actor and former Saturn Awards host, Lance Reddick, (most well-known for his roles in “Bosch” and the “John Wick” franchise) and legendary filmmaker William Friedkin, (Oscar winning director of “The Exorcist,” and “The French Connection”).

In addition to the annual award categories, the award show will present Special Saturn Awards Honorees from past, present, and future winners. Christopher Nolan will receive The Visionary Award, presented by Emily Blunt at the Awards show. Other special awards will be announced in the coming weeks.

New Year’s Final Trailer For Action Comedy “Lift”

Posted on January 2, 2024 by admin

Netflix has dropped the final Lift trailer ahead of its streaming release.

The heist comedy film follows an international heist crew, led by Cyrus Whitaker (Kevin Hart), race to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet.

Directed by F. Gary Gray from a screenplay written by Daniel Kunka, “Lift” stars Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, and Sam Worthington.

Lift is set for release on Netflix on January 12.

Exclusive Look Into The Future Of Marvel’s “What If…?”

Posted on December 31, 2023 by admin

The nearly 3-minute clip is from a future episode that shows a “look in to the future” of Marvel’s What If…?, and follows the series finale of Season 2.

The video clip features Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and the Red Guardian (David Harbour) on a road trip which very quickly turns into a police chase.

“What If…?” series is created by A. C. Bradley,

Here’s what the synopsis says:
Exploring pivotal moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turning them on their head, leading the audience into uncharted territory.

Jeffrey Wright To Receive 39th Annual SBIFF Montecito Award

Posted on December 30, 2023 by admin

Jeffrey Wright will be honored with the Montecito Award at the 39th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Wright will receive the award on Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at an in-person conversation about his career leading up to this year’s performance in Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios’ AMERICAN FICTION, written and directed by Cord Jefferson. Wright has received lead actor nominations from the Gotham Awards, Spirit Awards, Golden Globe Awards and the Critics Choice Awards thus far for his wonderful performance as protagonist, ‘Thelonious “Monk” Ellison.’

“I’ve been a fan of Mr. Wright since I first saw him in 1993 in the original Broadway production of ANGELS IN AMERICA. I’ve since admired that he brings a high level of class and integrity to every role he does. Yet, no film had capitalized on his extraordinary range and virtuosity until AMERICAN FICTION. It is about time.” SBIFF’s Executive Director Roger Durling stated.

Jeffrey Wright is a Tony, Emmy, AFI, and Golden Globe Award-winning actor who has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning the worlds of theatre, film, and television. Wright was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed role of ‘Bernard Lowe’ in HBO’s WESTWORLD, for which he earned three Emmy nominations.
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Kid Venom’s First Solo Comic Hits Stands Next Week With Special Surprise Variant Cover

Posted on December 29, 2023 by admin

Introduced earlier this year in “Death Of the Venomverse”, Kid Venom is Marvel’s latest breakout symbiote hero. Created by manga artist Taigami, the upcoming Kid Venom: Origins contains Kid Venom’s epic first-ever adventure and incredible backstory. Then, in April, Kid Venom returns in his very own solo series where he’ll journey to the present day Marvel Universe.

To celebrate the character’s success, comic shops will get a special surprise next week—a unannounced Kid Venom: Origins #1 variant cover by acclaimed artist Luciano Vecchio.

Similar to September’s surprise virgin variant cover of Greg Capullo’s WOLVERINE #37 cover, this is the latest complimentary cover that Marvel has set up to show appreciation for retailers and build excitement.
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Netflix Drops “Break Point: Season 2” Trailer

Posted on December 28, 2023 by admin

In the latest Netflix trailer, the world’s top tennis players return to the courts and set their sights on glory once again during another grueling Grand Slam season.

The series gives fans a glimpse of what happens on and off the court. The first season was released this year, with the first part released in January and the second part in June.

This second season features interviews from stars like Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka, and Frances Tiafoe.

It is set for release on Netflix on January 10, ahead of the 2024 Australian Open.

Official Teaser for “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver” Released

Posted on December 27, 2023 by admin

Netflix has released a new trailer for the upcoming sequel from writer-director Zack Snyder.

The film continues the events of Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire, and the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld.

On the eve of their battle the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge, and legends are made.

The cast includes Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Jena Malone, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher and Charlie Hunna.

Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver is set for release on Netflix on April 19, 2024.

HBO’s Miniseries Teaser Trailer For “The Regime” Released

Posted on December 26, 2023 by admin

“An authoritarian regime is about to unravel. Follows a story of one year within the walls of its palace,” says the synopsis for The Regime, starring Oscar and Emmy winner Kate Winslet.

The trailer for the upcoming miniseries from HBO has been released, which sees Winslet as the Chancellor of a authoritarian government in turmoil.

“You’re here because you’re a nobody. You’re not anybody,” Winslet say. “And that means I can trust you.”

The Regime is set for release on March 03, 2024

Along with Winslet, the cast also includes Vinodini Patel, Andrea Riseborough, Guillaume Gallienne, Donald Sage Mackay, Louie Mynett.

Winslet also produced the miniseries, along with Frank Rich and Tracey Seaward.

Here is the official trailer for The Regime:

Remastered Space-Mulet Hits Shelves In July 2024

Posted on December 24, 2023 by admin

Superstar writer/artist Daniel Warren follows up Breakout success of Transformers, Do A Powerbomb with remastered sci-fi epic Space-Mullet in July 2024

Hot off the 2023 Eisner Award winning Do a Powerbomb and skyrocketing to fame with his fresh spin on the Transformers comic book series, Daniel Warren Johnson has another balls-to-the-wall adventure for fans in a new print collected edition of his long-running webcomic, Space-Mullet. This epic, intergalactic tale will be re-introduced to fans, feature remastered lettering, and include an all-new, never-before-printed chapter. It will hit shelves in July 2024 from Image Comics.

Johnson’s growing oeuvre has positioned him as the “It” writer of the moment in comics. The critically-acclaimed Do a Powerbomb snagged him an Eisner Award in the Best Teen Publication category—edging out the likes of such YA juggernauts as Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper, Vol. 4—and cast him as an industry high-flyer. In the follow-up to bestselling Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo de Felici’s Void Rivals barnburner, Johnson’s Transformers #1 issue premier laid waste to recent DC and Marvel launches with a chart-topping 150K copy instant sell-out that left a bevy of reprints in its wake.

Now Johnson’s Space-Mullet will provide fans with a peek at the comic that allowed him to cut his teeth on sequential storytelling and helped start it all.

“When I started Space-Mullet, I had just quit my steady teaching job, had no money, and DEFINITELY no work in the comics industry,” said Johnson. “This book was me throwing everything I had at trying to prove to the comics world I could make something special. The pages are humble, but are a huge foundation for what made me the artist I am now. See proto-DWJ come to life in these pages!!!”
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“The Iron Claw” Director Sean Durkin Talks About The Von Erichs And His Love For Wrestling

Posted on December 23, 2023 by admin

The recent release of biographical wrestling drama “The Iron Claw” is gaining critical praise and year-end awards attention. It was named recently by the National Board of Review as one of the top 10 films of 2023 earlier this month.

Written and directed by Durkin, “The Iron Claw” is currently playing in cinemas. The film features Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich, Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Maxwell Jacob Friedman as Lance Von Erich, Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, Maura Tierny as Doris Von Erich, Lily James as Pam Adkisson, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, Aaron Dean Eisenberg as Ric Flair among other.

Recently, the film’s director Sean Durkin shares his emotional personal experiences in making the film, and his passion for the film’s subject about the tragic story of The Von Erich family of wrestlers:

As a kid in the late ’80s and early ’90s, I was obsessed with wrestling. I don’t know what got me into the sport, I just remember being completely consumed by it. I was living in England at the time, and although the popularity of wrestling was growing, it was far from ingrained in the culture. I would watch the weekly shows on TV, the main events that aired a few times a year, and beg my parents to take me to any live matches passing through London.

But it wasn’t enough. I wanted to know everything there was to know about the world of wrestling. I would search for magazines any time my parents stopped at a newsstand. I’d scour book shops for VHS tapes of old NWA matches. And it was in this deep dive that I first saw The Von Erich brothers wrestling together as hometown heroes in the renowned Dallas Sportatorium.

I’ll never forget those first images of that place. You could feel the sweat and the dust, you could smell the cigarette smoke. These guys were fast and exciting and the crowd was wild. Every wrestling show on TV was so polished at that point, verging on cartoonish. But this felt real and raw, this had honesty. I fell in love with Kevin’s bare foot high-flying style; Kerry’s unparalleled power and athleticism; David’s towering stature. A three-headed monster of epic proportions commanding this vibrant stage in my favorite sport. They were rockstars in the ring who revolutionized wrestling. And they just looked like they were having so much fun doing it together. You could feel the love between them.
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