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Quentin Tarantino Says Ennio Morricone Will Score ‘Hateful Eight’ & Suggests He May Do A TV Mini-Series Again
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Quentin Tarantino had just dropped the first-ever seen seven minutes of his Western “The Hateful Eight” on audiences at Comic-Con. The movie is a Western, but also a chamber drama of sorts, eight rough and tumble men and women stuck in a haberdashery during a Colorado snowstorm. There’s bounty hunters, ex-Confederate soldiers, prisoners, everyone has an agenda and no one can be trusted. Shot in 70Mm, audiences in San Diego were wowed by the footage, but perhaps more interestingly, the director revealed some heretofore unknown details. Tarantino says legendary film composer Ennio Morricone is going to score the wintry western. And while that’s exciting news, we should caution, Morricone was supposed to write original music for “Inglourious Basterds” and that never happened. And then during “Django Unchained,” Morricone put Tarantino’s slavery epic on blast and skewering the director for the cartoonish violence in his film. The composer »
- Rodrigo Perez
Karlovy Vary Review: Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala's Stylishly Sick 'Goodnight Mommy'
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The stealthiness of Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala's "Goodnight Mommy," which creeps around making the noise of someone trying to make no noise, is a good parallel for the sort of life the film has had since its Venice premiere: quietly building both arthouse buzz and picking up genre admirers while it makes the festival rounds. Catching up to it at its Karlovy Vary International Film Festival berth this week, it's easy to see what the fuss is about: it's a resonant, atmospheric horror film that treats its genre and its audience with unusual respect, before escalating in its last moments to a brilliantly uncompromised finale. This is deserving of special mention because in walking the line between indie/arthouse and genre, like David Robert Mitchell's "It Follows," for example, or even something like "The Babadook" which in themes of the potential monstrousness of motherhood more closely parallels "Goodnight Mommy, »
- Jessica Kiang
Rumor: Bounty Hunters May Still Center In The Plot For Heist Movie ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’
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We may have never received an official announcement regarding the unconfirmed rumor of Colin Trevorrow helming “Star Wars Episode IX” yesterday, but that doesn’t mean interesting developments haven’t been happening in the Force lately. The good folks over at Bloody-Disgusting recently came across some exclusive plot details for the potentially dark and gritty “Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One” and it’s news that should be intriguing enough to turn the heads of even the more cynical fans of the franchise. Earlier this week, we found out Darth Vader is likely slated to make an appearance in “Rogue One”— this makes sense, the movie takes place before the events of “A New Hope” and the film centers on a band of rogue rebels trying to steal the plans for the Death Star before it’s built. But now we’re hearing a few more familiar faces will be added to the mix as well. »
- Ken Guidry
First Look: Marvel's Official ‘Jessica Jones’ Photos Focus On The Relationship With Luke Cage
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Even if they don’t really have much of a movie presence, the Marvel promotional machine is in full force thanks to Comic-Con this weekend. Among the growing list of comics, movies, and TV shows they have on their plate, Marvel and Netflix today have given us a little taste of what to expect from their upcoming “Jessica Jones” series, releasing the show’s first official photos. Krysten Ritter stars as the title character and if the following photos are any indicator, she won’t be the only character prominently featured. As you can see below, a man walks out of a bar completely engulfed in flames before he receives assistance from Jessica Jones. That man, as most of you already know, is Luke Cage and it will be interesting to see how large of a role the character has on the show. It was announced in March that Luke Cage, »
- Ken Guidry
Watch: The Superhero Showdown Is Epic In New Comic-Con Trailer For 'Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice'
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Everyone already has an opinion on "Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice," which was either the Worst Movie Ever Made or The Second Coming, depending on who you asked a few months ago. But the narrative seems to have shifted since the first trailer and fans seems genuinely excited for Zack Snyder's "Man Of Steel" followup. Today, Snyder and the full cast Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams and more were at Comic-Con and of course they unveiled a new trailer, new footage and more. The latest movie finds Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne on opposite sides, in a movie that finds the population of the world wary of this all powerful alien from another world. It's a theme that's carrying over from "Man Of Steel" and it's an interesting one to explore. But what about a masked vigilante delivering his own brand of justice? »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Warner Bros. Announces Next Green Lantern Film Will Be Called ‘Green Lantern Corps’
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Ok, so it’s still unclear who is going to play Green Lantern." Chris Pine maybe? But Today at Comic-Con, Warner Bros. unveiled the next Green Lantern movie will be called “Green Lantern Corps.” which definitely confirms recent rumors that a Green Lantern film would include much more than just the most well-known Lantern Hal Jordan (played by Ryan Reynolds once), but several of the famous Lanterns who have appeared in the comics over the years including Guy Gardner and John Stewart (the guy Tyrese is campaigning hard to play). The logo was unveiled during the introduction of the DC portion of the panel. No release date was given, but last WB unveiled their slate a "Green Lantern" film was set for 2020. »
- The Playlist
Watch: Saving The World Never Goes Out Of Style In New Trailer For Guy Ritchie's 'Man From U.N.C.L.E.'
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While Steven Soderbergh once developed “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” which likely would have been a cool take on 1960s spy movies ala his homagistic riffs on heist and crime movies (see “Ocean’s Eleven” or “Out Of Sight”), he’s no longer on board. And so Guy Ritchie makes ultra-stylish, ladmag like movies—arguably he’s the English version of Zack Snyder with a lighter touch— so that’s what you’re going to get from his version of ‘Uncle’ which stars Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. Set against the backdrop of the early 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. centers on U.N.C.L.E. agents Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin. The two team up on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organization, which is bent on destabilizing the fragile balance of power through the proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology. »
- Edward Davis
Watch: The First Gory & Hilarious Official Trailer For 'Ash Vs. Evil Dead' Starring Bruce Campbell
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It feels like Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell were promising some kind of “Evil Dead” sequel for years. There was lots of talk, and more talk, but after a few years, it actually materialized: a new series from Starz featuring Campbell, called “Ash Vs. Evil Dead.” The brand being what it is, a San Diego Comic-Con appearance was a no-brainer, so the entire cast showed up in Southern California and unveiled the new full trailer. Read More: Bruce Campbell Returns For 'Evil Dead' Sequel Series 'Ash Vs. Evil Dead' On Starz Here’s the official synopsis: Campbell reprises his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons — personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, »
- Edward Davis
Watch: 'Ash Vs. Evil Dead' Live-Action Trailer is 'Looking Good,' Nay, Great
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With the key creative partners behind the original film all returning, there's little chance the new television adaptation of the "Evil Dead" franchise will be deadite-level dumb. But the first full live-action trailer should excite fans more than anything they've seen since "Army of Darkness" debuted more than 22 years back. Read More: Why No One Can Agree On Anything About 'True Detective' Season 2 With Sam Raimi directing and co-writing the pilot episode alongside Ivan Raimi ("Army of Darkness") and Tom Spezialy ("Chuck"), as well as a cast featuring Campbell and Lucy Lawless, there's a lot to be amped about in the upcoming Starz series. Add to that the above trailer, featuring many of the same traits that made "Evil Dead," "Evil Dead 2" and "Army of Darkness" cult classics — including some grotesque camp, clever quips and high-style action (not to mention the trademark "through the woods" camera »
- Ben Travers
Why No One Can Agree On Anything About 'True Detective' Season 2
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In the modern world of binge-watching and cable cutting, the aspect of water cooler conversation generated from what was once America's most universal bonding ritual is quickly disappearing. Yet there are still TV shows that draw crowds on first airing -- "Breaking Bad" was one recent example. As the AMC drama knocked out its last few seasons with addictive style and balls-to-the-wall storylines, viewers made sure to tune in for the first broadcast. Now, "True Detective" has taken its place as must-see-tv (not must-see-online-whenever-you-have-time), but its title is already in jeopardy just three episodes into Season 2. It's not that it's bad — though some would argue it's worse — or that it's good — though others would say it's better. It's that no one can agree on what it is at all. The most fascinating element of Nic Pizzolatto's follow up to his universally-acclaimed freshman sensation isn't really the show itself. It's »
- Ben Travers
Let’S Get Lost, Found
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Their mix of artistry, voyeurism, and rarefied collector’s pride can make these movies a slightly queasy viewing experience. But it’s perfect for what remains Bruce Weber’s best film, 1990’s Let's Get Lost. The subject is Chet Baker, a jazz trumpeter and singer whose airy stylings on both “instruments,” not to mention his classic good looks, personified a 1950s “West Coast cool school.” By the time Weber got round to him, however, decades of drug addiction had laid siege to Baker’s talent and physical beauty.>> - Dennis Harvey »
Watch: The Behind The Scenes Comic-Con Reel Of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
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"We are here on day one, of ‘Star Wars: Episode 7,’ how incredible is that?" J.J. Abrams asks in this new three-minute-and-forty-some second behind the scenes footage reel shown at San Diego Comic-Con tonight. "To see the way the technology has evolved and yet keeping one foot in the pre-digital world. You've been here, but you don't know this story," says Mark Hamill in the clip. “It’s still surreal,” says Kathleen Kennedy. Fans at Comic-Con’s famed Hall H were treated to a special look behind the scenes of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" by director J.J. Abrams, producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, and writer Lawrence Kasdan. The filmmakers were joined on stage by cast members Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, to the surprise and delight of fans. Read More: 'Star Wars: »
- Rodrigo Perez
Watch: 'Orphan Black' Season 3 Blooper Reel is Full of Giggles
20 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
"Orphan Black" descended on Comic-Con today with a look back at the show's most recent, roller-coaster of a season. Fans were given a first look at behind-the-scenes footage that included the highly anticipated Season 3 blooper reel, as well as clips that offer a glimpse of how our favorite clones like to keep themselves busy during the the off-season. Read More: 5 Things You Might Not Know About 'Orphan Black' and Tatiana Maslany The panel also treated fans with clips celebrating Alison and Donnie's hilarious escapades over the course of an otherwise dramatic season, as well as a Season 3 "#CloneClub" highlights reel. You can check out the blooper reel at the top of this page. The remaining videos are available if you scroll further down. Read More: Antiheroines are the New Antiheroes: The Killer Women of 'Penny Dreadful,' 'Orphan Black' and More »
- Jessica Cariaga
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: Domhnall Gleeson Revealed To Be On The Dark Side As General Hux
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Well, so much for the speculation that Domhnall Gleeson (“Ex-Machina”) would play Luke Skywalker’s son because of their vague resemblance. At San Diego Comic-Con tonight, most of the major players in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” turned up, and when it the focus turned to the dark side, Gleeson’s character was finally revealed. Read More: Watch: The Behind The Scenes Comic-Con Reel Of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Named General Hux, he’s English and that means he’s bad, at least in the tradition of the original “Star Wars” universe (see Gleeson’s quotes below). In the sprit of Grand Moff Tarkin, Captain Lorth Needa, Admiral Ozzel, etc., Gleeson plays a military figure in the new Empire, or First Order as they are now being referred to. Gleeson also let out what most in the crowd sense to be a spoiler: Hux, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver »
- Edward Davis
When It Comes to Season 6, 'Game of Thrones' Cast and Producers (Like Jon Snow) Know Nothing
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Read More: Watch: 'Game of Thrones' VFX Breakdown of Season 5's Hardhome Scene Will Leave You in Awe When you've tortured, raped or murdered a significant majority of your characters, what happens when you have to face the fans? That was the potential danger in the air during the "Game of Thrones" presentation at this year's Comic-Con, featuring director David Nutter, executive producer Carolyn Strauss and actors Alfie Allen, John Bradley, Gwendoline Christie, Liam Cunningham, Natalie Dormer, Conleth Hill, Hannah Murray, Sophie Turner, Carice van Houten and Maisie Williams. Fortunately for HBO, no "Red Wedding"-esque tragedies occurred. And the reason for that has a name: Seth Meyers. Coming off its most controversial season yet, the choice to appoint the affable Seth Meyers as moderator was a perfect one. The tone during the initial round of questioning regarding the season's darkest events leaned heavily towards levity. Van »
- Liz Shannon Miller
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