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“Wonder Woman” Crosses $800 Million

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Another day, another milestone for “Wonder Woman”: DCEU’s latest film officially topped $800 million this weekend at the worldwide.

The film is yet to open in Japan next weekend, its last major market which will dictate the amazonian princess’ final global box-office number.

On the domestic front, though there is still two weekends left for summer movie season to end, the film can already claim the title of highest grossing domestic film of summer 2017. As of Sunday August 20, Wonder Woman also topped $404 million, surpassing Sam Raimi’s 2002 Spider-Man ($403.7 million) to become the become the highest grossing superhero origin film ever.

This is all good news to fans, and especially to director Patty Jenkins, who may possibly land a “historic deal” to come back and direct the planned sequel.

Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Connie Nielsen, Danny Huston, David Thewlis and Elena Anaya, and is still currently playing in theaters. The character will next be seen on November 17 when the superhero ensemble Justice League, the fifth installment in the DCEU opens across north america.

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“Annabelle: Creation” Pushes Conjuring Film Universe To One $1 Billion

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The Conjuring series continues to make a killing at the boxoffice. After “Annabelle: Creation” took in more than $110 million this week, the horror film franchise from New Line Cinema, a division of Warner Bros. Pictures, has now surpassed the $1 billion at the global boxoffice.

“This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of New Line, and without question, the horror genre has always been an integral and important part of the company’s DNA.” stated Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. “While the genre has certainly evolved over the decades, watching the critical and commercial success of the ‘Conjuring’ universe has been truly spectacular and I am incredibly proud of all the talented people involved in making this happen.”

The series began with the low-budgeted The Conjuring in 2013. Directed by James Wan the film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $318 million worldwide. But New Line Cinema knew they have a hit prior to the films releases: after positive reception from test screenings, the company started development of a sequel The Conjuring 2, and then later of Annabelle, a spin-off based on the origins of the doll seen in first film.

Another spinoff, “The Nun,” is currently in post-production. Based on the “Demon Nun” character Valak from The Conjuring 2, The Nun and is scheduled for release next summer July 13, 2018.

“Annabelle: Creation” stars Stephanie Sigmanm Talitha Bateman, Anthony LaPaglia and Miranda Otto, and directed by David F. Sandberg (“Lights Out”) from a screenplay by Gary Dauberman, who also wrote the first Annabelle film.

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Frank Grillo in Wheelman: First Look

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Frank Grillo’s upcoming action film is set to launch on October 20th exclusively on Netflix, and now we finally have a first look image (right).

Wheelman is written and directed by Jeremy Rush, with Grillo and his frequent collaborator Joe Carnahan (The Grey, The A-Team) producing. The film also stars Garrett Dillahunt, Wendy Moniz and Caitlin Carmichael. Todd Harris, Chady Mattar, Scott Silver are executive producing Wheelman.

Grillo is having an excellent year so far. His most recent film, the 2017 Chinese action movie Wolf Warriors 2 is a commercial success and recently become the highest-grossing Chinese film ever released.

Here is the official synopsis of Wheelman:

Frank Grillo (Kingdom, Captain America: Civil War) stars as the wheelman, a getaway driver thrust into a high stakes race-to-survive after a bank robbery goes terribly wrong. With a car full of money and his family on the line, the clock is ticking to figure out who double-crossed him and the only person he can trust… his fourteen-year-old daughter. All reasons to think fast and drive faster.

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Lucasfilm Developing Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi Film

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Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi might be getting his very own movie, this according to The Hollywood Reporter. English director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours, The Reader) is in “early talks” to helm the film.

A standalone Obi-Wan film would make it the third in the “Star Wars Anthology” series, which are films separate from the main episodic saga. The first in this series is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, released last December, while an Untitled Han Solo film is in production and will be released on May 25, 2018.

The iconic Obi-Wan character has been played by Alec Guinness during the original trilogy, while Ewan McGregor played the younger version in the prequel trilogy. Alec Guinness was nominated for best supporting actor at the Oscars in 1978 for his portrayal of Obi-wan, making him the only actor in the Star Wars franchise to ever receive an acting nomination.

Needless to say, Obi-wan is one of the most important and popular figures in Star Wars lore. In 2003, the character placed 37th in the American Film Institute’s list of greatest movie hero of all time.

McGregor has stated repeatedly his interest in returning to the role should he be approached by Lucasfilm. “Listen, I have been asked about it a lot, to the point where it looks a bit like I’m sort of touting for work. I’ve been very open to say I’d be happy to do it, if they want to do it,” said McGregor.

It looks like that just might come true!

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Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Queen of Scots: First Look

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As filming began for the historical drama Mary Queen Of Scots, we have the first look at Saoirse Ronan’s title character and she looks as regal as ever. Ronan stars in the film opposite Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I.

Based on John Guy’s acclaimed biography My Heart is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots, the film artistic director Josie Rourke’s directorial debut. Academy Award nominee Beau Willimon (The Ides of March) wrote the screenplay adaptation. The film explores the early life of charismatic Mary Stuart, who was Queen of France at age 16 and widowed a couple of years later by 18.

Ronan and Robbie are joined by a fantastic cast including rising stars Jack Lowden who appeared in this summer’s Dunkirk (plus I’m looking forward to his Morrissey film England is Mine), Joe Alwyn and Martin Compston. Brendan Coyle, David Tennant, and Guy Pearce are also featured.

“We are privileged to be collaborating with our partners at Working Title on this stellar production, and with Josie as she makes the exciting move from stage to screen work,” said Focus chairman Peter Kujawski. “With two of today’s most vital actresses bringing to life two female titans, Mary, Queen of Scots will be one of the movie events of 2018.”

Here’s the synopsis from the release:

Mary, Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth 1. Each young Queen beholds her “sister” in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth’s sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones – and change the course of history.

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“Thor: Ragnarok” Japanese Trailer Has Doctor Strange Cameo

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The brand new Japanese trailer for “Thor: Ragnarok” finally reveals Doctor Strange in the movie. “Thor, I sense a great change in your future. Destiny has dire plans for you my friend,” says Benedict Cumberbatch’s Strange character. “I have dire plans for destiny,” Thor responds.

Though this might be expected, given that the God of Thunder paid a visit to the surgeon-turned-sorcerer in a post credit scene of last year’s Doctor Strange, this is actually the first time that Strange is featured in the film’s marketing.

And with Chris Hemsworth’s Thor sporting the same look in that post credit scene and this new scene with Strange, it should be interesting to find out the narrative connection between the two. Most of the trailer is similar to the action-packed version unveiled last month at Comic-Con in San Diego.

Directed by Taika Waititi with a screenplay by Eric Pearson, the film brings back Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki, as well as returning cast Idris Elba (Heimdall), Tadanobu Asano (Hogun), Anthony Hopkins (Odin), Ray Stevenson (Volstagg), with new cast members Cate Blanchett (Hela), Jeff Goldblum (Grandmaster), Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie), Karl Urban (Skurge), Sam Neill, and Mark Ruffalo (Hulk).

Thor: Ragnarok (titled in Japan as “Thor: Battle Royale), arrives in US theaters on November 3, three days earlier than the Japanese release date of November 6th.

Here’s the new Japanese trailer for “Thor: Ragnarok”:

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Daniel Craig Confirms Return As James Bond

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The actor confirms to Stephen Colbert that he will return to the role for ‘Bond 25’. “Yes,” Craig replied point-blank when asked the question. Craig also said that he always wanted to return, and “just want to go out on a high note.”

During the show, Craig acknowledge that he has been cagey about whether he will or will not return for the role. Speculation and rumors heightened after New York Times published an article last month about his future on the role but no official announcement was made by the studio.

But it appears Craig has known for “a couple of months”: “We’ve been discussing it, we’ve just been trying to figure things out. I always wanted to. I just needed a break,” he explained.

Craig made his debut as 007 in 2006’s Casino Royale, and since then has appeared in two more Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. All of these films have been massive hits, with one in particular Skyfall, grossing north of a billion dollars worldwide.

Neal Purvis and Robert Wade will work on the script. Both also worked on Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. The film will be produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and is slated for release in November 2019.

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“Nosferatu” Remake Reteams Anya Taylor-Joy With ‘The Witch’ Director

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The Witch‘s Robert Eggers is back to working with the film’s star Anya Taylor-Joy, this time for remake of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu. According to Variety, Eggers “is in negotiations” to the star in the remake.

Based on the mythology of Dracula and an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897), Nosferatu was once remade by Werner Herzog in 1979’s Nosferatu the Vampyre with starred Klaus Kinski as Count Dracula.

The Witch is considered a breakout role for Taylor-Joy, so there is good reason for this reunion. The Witch was very well received by critics after screening at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. The movie was given wide theatrical release by the studio early last year, eventually grossing $40 million.

Taylor-Joy recently appeared in M. Night Shyamalan’s Split, and will be filming a sequel along with McAvoy, Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson, combining plot and characters of both Split and Unbreakable.

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Amazon Studios And Ridley Scott To Develop “The Beast Is An Animal”

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Peternelle van Arsdale’s dark atmospheric fantasy debut ‘The Beast is an Animal’ is being developed by Amazon Studios into a movie. According to Variety, the project will be developed by Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions production company. Directors Bert & Bertie, who previously helmed Dance Camp (2016), are set to direct and the adapt the film.

Released earlier this year by Margaret K. McElderry Books, BCCB describes the book as a “horrifying tale of revenge, murder, and evil.”

Scott Free Productions is behind Ridley Scott’s own Alien: Covenant released early this summer, as well as “Blade Runner 2049”, sequel to 1982’s classic Blade Runner and a remake to “Murder on the Orient Express”.

Here is the book’s synopsis per its profile on Amazon:

Alys was seven the first time she saw the soul eaters.These soul eaters are twin sisters who were abandoned by their father and slowly grew into something not quite human. And they feed off of human souls. When her village was attacked, Alys was spared and sent to live in a neighboring village. There the devout people created a strict world where fear of the soul eaters—and of the Beast they believe guides them—rule village life. But the Beast is not what they think he is. And neither is Alys.

Inside, Alys feels connected to the soul eaters, and maybe even to the Beast itself. As she grows from a child to a teenager, she longs for the freedom of the forest. And she has a gift she can tell no one, for fear they will call her a witch. When disaster strikes, Alys finds herself on a journey to heal herself and her world. A journey that will take her through the darkest parts of the forest, where danger threatens her from the outside—and from within her own heart and soul.

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Peter Dinklage Digs Into Memory To Solve Murder In “Rememory” Trailer

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Lionsgate has released an official trailer to the upcoming sci-fi thriller “Rememory”, finally giving us a peek of what seems to be an intriguing sci-fi and psychological whodunit combo.

“Rememory” follows the mysterious death of a scientific pioneer (Martin Donovan) who created a machine capable of extracting and viewing memories. Sam Bloom, played by Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage, steals the machine to set to solve the murder, thereby uncovering a series of events, relives other’s lives which puts him in dangerous situations.

The film also stars Julia Ormond, Henry Ian Cusick, Martin Donovan, Evelyne Brochu, and the late Anton Yelchin. Yelchin died last June 2016 outside his home in Studio City, California after a freak accident with his own vehicle. Rememory is one of the films Yelchin filmed prior to his death and one of the film’s he’s in that still will be released posthumously.

Directed by Mark Palansky, “Rememory” premiered last January at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, will be released on August 24 on Google Play, and will have a limited theatrical release on September 8.

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