With less than two months to go until Captain Marvel arrives in theaters, it's never been more evident that the marketing for Carol Danvers’ solo debut has done its job, with the movie already beating out many of its fellow Marvel entries in pre-sales.
After the phenomenal box office success of Blumhouse’s Halloween, it’s clear that the slasher saga still has at least one more film in it, and while we’re still in the dark about most of the team involved in the planned sequel, it at least sounds like actor Nick Castle would return if asked.
As of last year’s Avengers: Infinity War, Nick Fury’s lengthy break from the MCU is officially over, and while the character died mere seconds into his triumphant comeback, the Avengers assembler is confirmed to return in both Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
We’re still waiting to find out if the MCU has landed any Academy Award nominations this year, but should the announcements arrive on January 22nd with no mention of Avengers: Infinity War or Black Panther, then it could be a little awkward when Earth’s Mightiest Heroes show up for the ceremony, especially if they’re bringing an Avengers: Endgame trailer with them.
Though Star Wars: Episode IX remains shrouded in mystery, it's a safe bet that director J.J. Abrams is aiming to go big for the Sequel Trilogy finale, both in terms of emotions and the scale of the spectacle.
When the announcement was first made that Jordan Peele of Get Out fame was producing a “spiritual sequel” to Bernard Rose’s 1992 horror film Candyman, the question was soon raised of whether or not Tony Todd would reprise his role as the titular killer, with many fans finding it hard to picture anyone else in the part. But going by an illustration in the 1985 semiprozine Fantasy Tales, even Todd’s version was quite a departure from the character’s first print appearance.
Disney’s recent trend of remaking their most cherished animated works is in no sign of slowing down, and with Mary Poppins Returns director Rob Marshall set to reimagine The Little Mermaid, a few actresses have been all too happy to throw their hat in the ring for the lead role of Ariel.
Legendary Entertainment has been making a habit lately of snatching up Marvel actors for the upcoming Dune remake. Following on the heels of Monday’s news that Dave Bautista of Guardians of the Galaxy fame had landed the role of “Beast” Rabban, The Wrap reports that Stellan Skarsgård of Thor and The Avengers – not to mention everything from Nymphomaniac to Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again – has joined the cast of Denis Villeneuve’s next film.
Over 45 years later, The Exorcist is still remembered as one of the all-time great horror movies, while the sequel has yet to escape its reputation as a colossal disappointment. In fact, William Friedkin, director of the classic 1973 original, seems to have more disgust than ever for Exorcist II: The Heretic, sharing his recollection of the 1977 film when he appeared on The Movies that Made Me podcast.
