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Wildwood Title Reveal | LAIKA Studios / Directed by Travis Knight

The first trailer for LAIKA‘s upcoming movie, Wildwood, the latest epic stop-motion animated adventure has been revealed following the release of the first artwork last month. The company will be making its sixth feature, and Travis Knight is directing it from a script by Chris Butler (ParaNorman, Missing Link) based on Colin Meloy’s novel. The…

One Piece Tops Netflix Views for 2023’s Second Half

©Photo by COURTESY OF NETFLIX – © 2023 Netflix, Inc. Netflix has unveiled data about the time users spent watching its titles, as well as how wide its global reach was, during the second half of 2023. The apocalyptic psychological thriller, Leave the World Behind, was the most-watched film, while the anime-inspired live action show One…

Mahershala Ali and Tom Hardy Reportedly Cast in Cary Fukunaga’s ’77 Blackout’

Actors Mahershala Ali and Tom Hardy are reportedly in talks to join the cast of Black Bear’s 77 Blackout, a new crime thriller being directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga from a script by Frank John Hughes. The film will be introduced to potential buyers at this week’s Cannes marketplace, according to an exclusive report by…

‘Leave The World Behind,’ A Sagaciously Apocalyptic Drama That Slams American Society / Netflix Review

Sam Esmail, best known for directing Mr. Robot, has the distinguishing trait of tackling the themes of alienation and American society. In his latest psychological thriller, Leave the World Behind, he adapts the eponymous novel by Rumaan Alam and brings it to the screen with gyrating visuals and piercing social critique. The story focuses on…

“Blade ” Becomes the First Tentpole Movie to be Impacted by the WGA Strike

It seems that the writers’ strike has taken a huge bite out of “Blade.” Marvel Studios decided to shut down pre-production of vampire thriller “Blade” which starred Mahershala Ali, ahead of filming which was supposed to start next month in Atlanta. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news. The feature project, which has been paused once before, becomes the…

‘True Detective’s’ Nic Pizzolatto Joins Marvel Studio’s ‘Blade’ Project

Nic Pizzolatto, who created the crime anthology, True Detective, is now on board with Blade, the forthcoming vampire thriller from Marvel Studios that stars Mahershala Ali. Pizzolatto is working with a script that had been created by the Emmy-nominated Michael Starrbury. It’ll be a reunion of sorts for Pizzolatto and Ali, who had starred in…

Mia Goth to Make MCU Debut in ‘Blade’ Alongside Mahershala Ali

Mia Goth is set to make her Marvel Cinematic Universe acting debut in the upcoming reboot of the Blade film franchise. The Independent Spirit Award-nominated actress will star alongside two-time Oscar-winning actor, Mahershala Ali, Deadline is reporting. Yann Demange, the director known for Lovecraft Country, is set to helm the upcoming movie. Marvel Studios President…

Film Review – ‘Swan Song’ Tackles Ethical Questions in a Powerful Story of Connection

It’s never easy to say goodbye. Many people are not afforded the opportunity to know when the end is coming, and those who are often are less than eager to speak about it for fear of making it more difficult. Advances in medicine and technology have meant that life can be prolonged, even in the…