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Live-Action “Akira” Would be Difficult to Remake, Says Albert Hughes

Albert Hughes, who garnered worldwide attention with his feature film directorial debut, Menace II Society, has publicly spoken about the production struggles that have long plagued the proposed live-action Akira movie. The remake has been in development since as early as the 1990s, the decade when the filmmaker’s first project was released to critical acclaim….

Film Review – ‘No Hard Feelings’ is a Winning Comedy with a Terrific Pair of Stars

People will do plenty of crazy things for money, especially if they’re desperate. When someone’s livelihood is on the line and they see a way out, morals or consequences aren’t always as considered as perhaps they should be. While it’s easy for those watching to predict a miserable outcome, being in a situation can prevent…

Crunchyroll to Distribute ‘The Concierge’ in North America

Yoshimi Itazu’s anime film The Concierge will be distributed in North America by Crunchyroll, according to an announcement by the company, which is a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex. The Concierge will be released in Japan on October 20 and is expected to be released in North America by Crunchyroll in…

Neill Blomkamp Reveals His Long-Awaited District 9 Sequel May Not be Happening After All

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Neill Blomkamp has offered an update on the future of District 10, the long-awaited sequel to his acclaimed 2009 sci-fi action movie, District 9. While discussing his new biographical race car drama, Gran Turismo, with The Hollywood Reporter, he was asked if District 10 is still being developed by Sony Pictures Releasing, which…

Writers’ Strike Delays ‘Ghostbusters 4’ Release Until March, 2024

As a result of the writers’ strike in Hollywood, Sony will be delaying the premiere of its Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel until March 29, 2024. The film had originally been scheduled to debut on December 20 of this year. online pharmacy buy augmentin online with best prices today in the USA Ghostbusters is only one of…

The Miracle Club : Review / A Heartwarming Tale of Renewal and Redemption

Ireland, as I am fond of saying, is an isle with forty shades of green and eighty shades of grudge. No other people but my own seem to have so perfected the art of carrying resentment through the generations, which is one of the premises of The Miracle Club, Thaddeus O’Sullivan’s terribly beautiful film, to…

Diablo Cody Says Canned ‘Barbie’ Movie Script

Diablo Cody has revealed details about the creative differences with Sony that led to the scrapping of her “Barbie” script. In an interview with GQ magazine, the Oscar-winning screenwriter claims that the world was not ready for a feminist-themed character, noting that she “shit the bed” because the studios wanted an “anti-Barbie” character. “When I was…

Amy Schumer Found the Original ‘Barbie’ Script Unfeminist and Uncool

Although she’d originally cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for opting out of the upcoming Barbie movie, Amy Schumer is now saying “creative differences” prompted her decision, claiming the original script was not “feminist and cool” enough for her taste. The star had told Variety back in 2017: “Sadly, I’m no longer able to commit…

Sony Picks Up Domestic and Key International Distribution Rights to ‘Paddington in Peru’

Sony Pictures has picked up the U.S., Canada and key international distribution rights for the upcoming sequel, Paddington in Peru, Deadline is reporting. The anticipated live-action/animated comedy will serve as the second follow-up in the movie series, which began with 2014’s Paddington and continued with 2017’s Paddington 2. Sony has long been interested in acquiring…

Knights of the Zodiac / Review : A Savior for Anime and Manga Fans or Not?

For more than two decades, adapting manga or anime into live-action cinema has been a particularly winding road for American studios to follow. “Dragonball Evolution,” “Speed Racer,” “Ghost in the Shell” and “Death Note” to name a few. All of these tanked at the box office and were slammed by critics. Even though some of…

Love Again / Review : A Film for the Hallmark Channel at Best

When a loved one passes away, friends and relatives offer condolences and comfort with their tears, hugs, and the sharing of memories. But once the funeral is over — and the friends and relatives have left — the grieved person is left to enter a deep, dark and strange world where the loss of an…