Guillermo Del Toro is one of those filmmakers who's always busy. He's seldom got less than 17 projects on the go at once (that's an estimate) and his unique vision means that we're regularly permitted entry into his world. A place where the normal parts of life seem extraordinary, either in their darkness, or in their light. He's in short, brilliant. If like me, you're a fan of his style then you'll be pleased as punch with what today brings - our first look at his upcoming series Trollhunters.
The very concept of comic book movie success was smashed to smithereens when Deadpool came along. An R-rated, low-budget superhero caper that broke the fourth wall and generally pratted about, it wasn't destined for box office greatness. And then something unexpected happened: it made boatloads of money. A win with critics and fans is a hard think to come by nowadays (hello, Batman v Superman!) and yet Tim Miller's movie proved that it's possible. The $58 million movie has made upwards of $750 million worldwide, surpassing the R-rated likes of The Matrix Reloaded and making a bigger profit than Dawn of Justice.
The web has been awash recently with Doctor Strange-related materials. From set photos revealing some intriguing new characters to that brand new shot of Benedict Cumberbatch working his magic mojo, it's safe to say that the excitement is mounting for Marvel's live-action debut of the Sorcerer Supreme. Buckle up kids, 'cause the good news just keeps on coming.
Yesterday Marvel fans got a massive treat when it was confirmed that Alfre Woodard would appear in Captain America: Civil War. It was a 'treat' because Woodard joined the cast of Marvel's Luke Cage series last year. People put two-and-two together and came up with CROSSOVER! If she plays the same character, that would mean Marvel's movie universe and it's TV universe would have their first proper crossover character (I'm not including that time Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury popped up in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
Despite the wave of backlash against Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, there were elements to Zack Snyder's movie that stood out. Ben Affleck's Dark Knight triumphed, certainly, but it was Gal Gadot's Amazonian warrior who knocked everyone's socks off. In many people's opinion Wonder Woman completely stole the show from its two titular heroes, generating further excitement for her own solo film. And, now Warner Bros. is deciding to act on that by pushing the film's release date up three weeks.
Years before it finally hit theaters, there was a lot riding on Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice, Zack Snyder's superhero showdown that's since been met with a great deal of backlash. Warner Bros.' plans for a Marvel-style cinematic universe hinged on its success at the box office. If it did well? Those grandiose ideas for a sprawling movieverse would continue. But what if it tanked?
No-one wants to face it, but at some point in the future the day will come when Robert Downey Jr. says 'Enough. I've got more gold bars than any person could ever hope to spend in several lifetimes. I am retiring as Iron Man.' Seeing as Marvel Studios' contracts with many of its leading stars are nearing expiration - and Downey Jr's rising fees - there's a chance that day isn't far off. Thing is, Iron Man's a pretty popular character, and it's unlikely that the studio would want to put his brand out to pasture. So, how might they go about reviving him?
Stolen. Rage. Trespass. It seems like Nicolas Cage can't stay away from movies that involve kidnapping. If those three movies could have been considered "a phase" then we can consider it an ongoing one, as the Cagester has signed up to star in another kidnap thriller called Philly Fury.
After helming a string of blockbusters Guillermo Del Toro is stepping back from the big-budget wheelhouse to focus on a smaller dramatic piece. The writer-director-producer who is seemingly developing hundreds of projects at any given time, has decided that for his next outing he'll be venturing to the 1960s for a Cold War flick.
