As February draws to a close, 2020 finally gets its first breakout horror hit as Blumhouse and Universal Pictures The Invisible Man exceeds all expectations to take the top spot. Directed by Leigh Whannell (and reviewed by our own James), The Invisible Man opens with an estimated $29m in the domestic market. According to BoxOfficeMojo opening day audiences gave the film a “B+” CinemaScore, a great score for a genre specific film like this. The film also holds a score of 89% from critics on RottenTomatoes. Internationally, the film added another $20.2m from 47 markets for a $49.2m global debut. We’re very…
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Last night saw the twelfth series of BBC One’s Doctor Who draw to a shocking conclusion with the episode “The Timeless Children”. Immediately following that episode the BBC confirmed that Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor will return for a festive special later in the year. In a statement the BBC said: With the fate of the Doctor seemingly hanging in the balance following the climactic ending to Series 12, Doctor Who will next return to screens for a special in the upcoming festive season in an episode entitled: “Revolution of the Daleks”. Following the latest series, which was packed full of shocking twists,…
Director James Gunn has shared an emotional post on social media to commemorate the end of shooting on The Suicide Squad. The Guardians of the Galaxy director was quick to thank the cast and crew of the upcoming DC Films production whilst sharing some personal tragedy. “And that’s a wrap on #TheSuicideSquad.” said Gunn. “My father died two weeks before we started filming and my dog died two weeks before the end. It was a hard, hard time in my life and yet the most fulfilling time I’ve ever had making a movie. The professionalism, talent, compassion and kindness of this…
It’s time for another video from the press kit for Universal Pictures The Invisible Man. The film hits cinemas today and you can pick-up James’ review here. In this next video from the press kit, leading lady Elisabeth Moss talks all about her role as Cecilia Kass. She discusses taking on the role as well as the strength and support system that the character utilises throughout the film. Watch the video in full in the player below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQOFmOVAz0k&feature=youtu.be Jason Blum, our current-day master of the horror genre, produces The Invisible Man for his Blumhouse Productions. The Invisible Manis written, directed and executive…
Discover a Love That Crosses All of Time and Space in a New Power Rangers Graphic Novel in October 2020 BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced an original graphic novel POWER RANGERS: SINS OF THE FUTURE, with story by Trey Moore (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), written by Matthew Erman (Bonding), illustrated by Giuseppe Cafaro (Saban’s Power Rangers: Soul of The Dragon), and lettered by Ed Dukeshire. This all-new graphic novel, available in October 2020, features two of the most popular Rangers of all time and what happens to them after the events of the hit Power…
In our next deep dive on the press kit for The Invisible Man, producer and all around horror legend Jason Blum talks working with director Leigh Whannell and casting Elisabeth Moss in the role of Cecilia. Watch the full interview in the player below and grab our review of The Invisible Man here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yseM-sEuhmM&feature=youtu.be Jason Blum, our current-day master of the horror genre, produces The Invisible Man for his Blumhouse Productions. The Invisible Manis written, directed and executive produced by Leigh Whannell, one of the original conceivers of the Saw franchise who most recently directed Upgrade and Insidious: Chapter 3. The film is also produced by…
Walt Disney Studios is gearing up to release its latest live-action remake, Mulan, in a little over a month. With the promotional gears beginning to get up to speed, a new featurette has been released focussing on some of the incredible stunt work in the movie. Take a look in the player below and see how the cast, director and stunt team was able to take the story of the animated classic and the legendary character and craft a new, epic reimagining for a contemporary audience. https://youtu.be/9LnPZo_M030 When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family…
DC Comics has released new preview art from their latest all-age book Zatanna and the House of Secrets. Written by Matthew Cody and Yoshi Yoshitani and is available in comic book stores now. This original graphic novel tells a captivating tale of Zatanna and her father Zatara that will also delight comic fans who have loved the iconic DC characters for years. A book everyone will adore? It must be pure magic. Zatanna and the House of Secrets is a magical metaphor for middle school as Zatanna struggles with her friends changing, creating new relationships with her parents and staying true…
Today see’s the release of Blumhouse and Universal Pictures’ The Invisible Man. You can get our 8.5/10 review of the film here but today we’re also taking a deep dive on the press kit. In this video interview director Leigh Whannell discusses production on the film and how he came to be involved with one of the original horror icons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XH6OiCSwlo&feature=youtu.be Jason Blum, our current-day master of the horror genre, produces The Invisible Man for his Blumhouse Productions. The Invisible Manis written, directed and executive produced by Leigh Whannell, one of the original conceivers of the Saw franchise who most recently directed Upgrade and Insidious: Chapter…
Universal Pictures has dropped the first trailer for its upcoming Candyman remake. The film, directed by Nia DaCosta, hits cinemas in June and is set to bring the legendary horror icon to a brand new audience. The first synopsis for the film reads: For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighbourhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini…