The revamped Edinburgh Film Festival will screen 37 new feature films, 18 of which will be world premieres during its 2024 edition, running August 15 – 21.
The full Edinburgh lineup was revealed this afternoon in the Scottish capital by the festival’s new director Paul Ridd, former head of acquisitions at Picturehouse. The festival’s international feature competition, now dubbed the Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence, will screen 10 films, all world premieres.
The competition titles include All The Mountains Give by Arash Rakhsha, Jack King’s powerful Yorkshire-set drama The Ceremony, and Mary Jiménez and Bénédicte Liénard’s Fuga. Scroll down for the full list.
The festival will screen 18 titles out of competition. The screenings will include the world premiere of Euros Lyn’s The Radleys starring Damian Lewis and Kelly Macdonald and Alice Lowe’s latest Timestalker. Popular titles from across the festival circuit like Camera D’Or Winner Armand featuring Renate Reinsve...
The full Edinburgh lineup was revealed this afternoon in the Scottish capital by the festival’s new director Paul Ridd, former head of acquisitions at Picturehouse. The festival’s international feature competition, now dubbed the Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence, will screen 10 films, all world premieres.
The competition titles include All The Mountains Give by Arash Rakhsha, Jack King’s powerful Yorkshire-set drama The Ceremony, and Mary Jiménez and Bénédicte Liénard’s Fuga. Scroll down for the full list.
The festival will screen 18 titles out of competition. The screenings will include the world premiere of Euros Lyn’s The Radleys starring Damian Lewis and Kelly Macdonald and Alice Lowe’s latest Timestalker. Popular titles from across the festival circuit like Camera D’Or Winner Armand featuring Renate Reinsve...
- 7/10/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Scary movie villains are super important to horror films. Whether they’re crazy killers or creepy ghosts, these bad guys always keep us on the edge of our seats! They bring out our deepest fears and make us feel major dread the whole time. Even though they’re usually really gross and unsettling, some of the best horror movie villains have this weird coolness to them too.
The most iconic villains really stick with people. We can’t stop thinking about them, even after the movie is over. Their scary images get embedded in our brains and come out in our nightmares and Halloween costumes. A lot of times, the villain overshadows the hero and becomes the main attraction for horror fans. They want to see the bad guy more than the good guy!
This list celebrates 15 villains that totally changed horror movies and became super well known. Some are...
The most iconic villains really stick with people. We can’t stop thinking about them, even after the movie is over. Their scary images get embedded in our brains and come out in our nightmares and Halloween costumes. A lot of times, the villain overshadows the hero and becomes the main attraction for horror fans. They want to see the bad guy more than the good guy!
This list celebrates 15 villains that totally changed horror movies and became super well known. Some are...
- 7/10/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
Six months of horror releases down, six to go! With our 2024 Horror Preview, we’re looking ahead at some of the other horror movies we can’t wait to check out this year. For now, we’re only including movies that have a known release date, so films like the remakes/reboots of The Toxic Avenger and Witchboard are currently absent because they don’t have a release date yet, even though they’re likely to show up at some point in 2024. Here we go:
Longlegs – Theatrical, July 12
The marketing for Longlegs, a psychological horror thriller from director Osgood Perkins – who, yes, is the son of actor Anthony Perkins – has been so awesome and creepy, the actual film might struggle to live up to it. Still, it sounds very promising, with genre regular Maika Monroe taking on the role of an FBI agent who is tracking an elusive serial killer played by Nicolas Cage.
Longlegs – Theatrical, July 12
The marketing for Longlegs, a psychological horror thriller from director Osgood Perkins – who, yes, is the son of actor Anthony Perkins – has been so awesome and creepy, the actual film might struggle to live up to it. Still, it sounds very promising, with genre regular Maika Monroe taking on the role of an FBI agent who is tracking an elusive serial killer played by Nicolas Cage.
- 7/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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- 7/9/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
With the rise of a new generation of talent in cinema, Paul Mescal is already a promising name capable of redefining the standards of excellence in acting, after all, he’s already been nominated for an Oscar. But is it possible for him to win now? A proof of this came with the release of the trailer for Gladiator 2.
Still from Gladiator II (Paramount Pictures)
Besides, it turns out that the sequel is already generating so much excitement and expectation that even those who criticize Ridley Scott’s productions may end up changing their minds about the director. Could it be time for him to grow on people as well?
Gladiator 2 Trailer Is Promising And Raises Expectations Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator II (Paramount Pictures)
Ridley Scott is the kind of director that most people don’t like. Although he has great productions under his belt,...
Still from Gladiator II (Paramount Pictures)
Besides, it turns out that the sequel is already generating so much excitement and expectation that even those who criticize Ridley Scott’s productions may end up changing their minds about the director. Could it be time for him to grow on people as well?
Gladiator 2 Trailer Is Promising And Raises Expectations Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator II (Paramount Pictures)
Ridley Scott is the kind of director that most people don’t like. Although he has great productions under his belt,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Catherine Delgado
- FandomWire
Gladiator doesn’t seem like the type of movie that demands a sequel. Sure, it won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and sure, director Ridley Scott is still going strong more than two decades later. But the story of Maximus had a definitive arc and ending. As portrayed by Russell Crowe, the general-turned-gladiator Maximus died after leading a revolt against Rome and the corrupt Emperor Commodus (a wild Joaquin Phoenix).
So what is the point of a sequel 20 years later? Yes, the empire limps on for a few more centuries, but that’s not enough to justify a direct sequel to a standalone story from the previous film.
Fortunately, the trailer for Gladiator II clarifies the connection between the first film and the sequel. The trailer opens with narration from Lucius (Paul Mescal), the nephew of Commodus in the original movie and former heir of the Empire before the death of his father.
So what is the point of a sequel 20 years later? Yes, the empire limps on for a few more centuries, but that’s not enough to justify a direct sequel to a standalone story from the previous film.
Fortunately, the trailer for Gladiator II clarifies the connection between the first film and the sequel. The trailer opens with narration from Lucius (Paul Mescal), the nephew of Commodus in the original movie and former heir of the Empire before the death of his father.
- 7/9/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
In the realm of science fiction, getting a film franchise past six movies is no small achievement. Before the MCU’s explosion in 2012 or the Star Wars sequels beginning in 2015, even the most enduring sci-fi series struggled to reach double digits. The seemingly immortal Planet of the Apes franchise, for instance, only recently released its tenth film, and Star Wars has reached eleven theatrical releases—with five of those coming out in just the last nine years. This summer, we see the Alien franchise hitting its ninth movie, intriguingly titled Romulus, a name arguably popularized by perhaps the scrappiest sci-fi...
- 7/9/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
The gods have spoken.
On Tuesday, Paramount released the first trailer for “Gladiator II,” Ridley Scott’s epic sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 film “Gladiator.” The new movie, out on November 22 and with Oscar buzz already building, stars Best Actor nominee Paul Mescal, Emmy nominee Pedro Pascal, and Oscar winner Denzel Washington, with original “Gladiator” star Connie Nielsen returning to her role from the original film. Here’s the plot summary, courtesy of Paramount:
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus (Russell Crowe) at the hands of his uncle (Joaquin Phoenix), Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake,...
On Tuesday, Paramount released the first trailer for “Gladiator II,” Ridley Scott’s epic sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 film “Gladiator.” The new movie, out on November 22 and with Oscar buzz already building, stars Best Actor nominee Paul Mescal, Emmy nominee Pedro Pascal, and Oscar winner Denzel Washington, with original “Gladiator” star Connie Nielsen returning to her role from the original film. Here’s the plot summary, courtesy of Paramount:
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus (Russell Crowe) at the hands of his uncle (Joaquin Phoenix), Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
After returning to his Alien and Blade Runner franchise in various capacities, Ridley Scott is continuing the story of his Best Picture winner Gladiator nearly a quarter-century later. Following up last year’s period epic (Napoleon) with another, Gladiator II brings together the epic cast of Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, and Connie Nielsen. Ahead of a November 22 release, the first trailer has now arrived.
Set a few decades after the original film, Mescal plays Lucius, grandson of Rome’s former emperor Marcus Aurelius, who is forced into slavery by Roman soldiers led by Marcus Acacius (Pascal) and fights as a gladiator.
“There’s a lot of Sophie’s Choice going on here, where these are impossible situations that we are being forced to reckon with,” Nielsen tells Vanity Fair. “There is an authoritarian power that is parading as if it were...
Set a few decades after the original film, Mescal plays Lucius, grandson of Rome’s former emperor Marcus Aurelius, who is forced into slavery by Roman soldiers led by Marcus Acacius (Pascal) and fights as a gladiator.
“There’s a lot of Sophie’s Choice going on here, where these are impossible situations that we are being forced to reckon with,” Nielsen tells Vanity Fair. “There is an authoritarian power that is parading as if it were...
- 7/9/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
With Killer Klowns from Outer Space back in the headlines, thanks to its video game, the Halloweenies decided to unlock their 35th anniversary episode from last year. The three-hour engagement sees the gang head to Crescent Cove to discuss the Chiodo Brothers’ eclectic resume across Hollywood history, debate whether they’re Team Dave or Team Mike, digress on why the Terenzis are the unsung heroes, and share some experiences at the carnival.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? Alien.
You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind, for even more hilariously irreverent commentaries and one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? Alien.
You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind, for even more hilariously irreverent commentaries and one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals.
- 7/8/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s the best time of year for fans of the deep, dark Oceans and the predators that call that world home. It’s the 2024 edition of Discovery’s Shark Week, starting on Sunday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Et and hosted by none other than John Cena. Cena will guide viewers through epic deep-sea expeditions as he follows the “action heroes of the Ocean,” with sensational stories from all over the world. Alongside Cena will be interviews with fan-favorite shark experts to give insightful analysis into the apex predators of the sea. Don’t miss all this and more when 2024 Shark Week gets started this Sunday, July 7 on Discovery, which you can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo.
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How to Watch 2024 Shark Week When: Starts Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 8 p.m. Et TV: Discovery Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. 7-Day Free Trial $28 / month philo.com...
- 7/7/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Let’s remember the interesting thrillers of the past years, which once pleased us, but then forgotten. These films have not lost their advantages over time and are still able to bring pleasure. They are worth watching them again. As part of this series of articles, you and I should try to remember as many good thrillers as possible. I’m sure we can do it! Additionally, if you’re looking for a way to unwind after watching these thrilling movies, consider checking out this gambling website Stay casino login for an exciting and relaxing gaming experience.
A Perfect Getaway, 2009 IMDb: 6.5; Kinopoisk: 6.9; Critics’ Choice: 62% (138)
A suspenseful American thriller with a few amusing surprises in its plot. It was directed by David Touhy, known for his fantastic trilogy of films about a popular character called Riddick. Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Chris Hemsworth have the lead roles.
A Perfect Getaway, 2009 IMDb: 6.5; Kinopoisk: 6.9; Critics’ Choice: 62% (138)
A suspenseful American thriller with a few amusing surprises in its plot. It was directed by David Touhy, known for his fantastic trilogy of films about a popular character called Riddick. Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Chris Hemsworth have the lead roles.
- 7/7/2024
- by James Smith
- Nerdly
For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…
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- 7/6/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
"Alien: Romulus" is a new "Alien" science fiction horror movie, directed by Fede Álvarez as a standalone installment in the "Alien” franchise and ninth film overall, starring Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu, releasing August 16, 2024 in theaters:
"...a group of young people on a distant world…
‘…find themselves confronting...
"...one of the most destructive life-forms in the known universe..."
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"...a group of young people on a distant world…
‘…find themselves confronting...
"...one of the most destructive life-forms in the known universe..."
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Xenomorph Queen Action Figure...
- 7/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In 1968, Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey was released, in 1979, Ridley Scott's Alien – two movies that changed the science fiction genre forever. In between, in 1974, Dark Star quietly flew by – the debut film of Los Angeles film school student John Carpenter, shot for pennies.
It didn't change anything, and was criminally underrated – but now it's impossible to watch either Kubrick or Scott without remembering the fate of the characters of Dark Star.
Dark Star, a $60,000 film now considered a sci-fi classic, was the directorial debut of horror maestro John Carpenter. The film, which recently turned fifty, is as far removed from what came before it as it is from what came after – it is neither a space odyssey nor a space opera, but rather a cold, dark, and absurd story of people stranded together on a malfunctioning interstellar ship.
Dark Star was a collaboration between John Carpenter, who directed and scored the film,...
It didn't change anything, and was criminally underrated – but now it's impossible to watch either Kubrick or Scott without remembering the fate of the characters of Dark Star.
Dark Star, a $60,000 film now considered a sci-fi classic, was the directorial debut of horror maestro John Carpenter. The film, which recently turned fifty, is as far removed from what came before it as it is from what came after – it is neither a space odyssey nor a space opera, but rather a cold, dark, and absurd story of people stranded together on a malfunctioning interstellar ship.
Dark Star was a collaboration between John Carpenter, who directed and scored the film,...
- 7/5/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefact.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
In 1968, Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey was released, in 1979, Ridley Scott's Alien – two movies that changed the science fiction genre forever. In between, in 1974, Dark Star quietly flew by – the debut film of Los Angeles film school student John Carpenter, shot for pennies.
It didn't change anything, and was criminally underrated – but now it's impossible to watch either Kubrick or Scott without remembering the fate of the characters of Dark Star.
Dark Star, a $60,000 film now considered a sci-fi classic, was the directorial debut of horror maestro John Carpenter. The film, which recently turned fifty, is as far removed from what came before it as it is from what came after – it is neither a space odyssey nor a space opera, but rather a cold, dark, and absurd story of people stranded together on a malfunctioning interstellar ship.
Dark Star was a collaboration between John Carpenter, who directed and scored the film,...
It didn't change anything, and was criminally underrated – but now it's impossible to watch either Kubrick or Scott without remembering the fate of the characters of Dark Star.
Dark Star, a $60,000 film now considered a sci-fi classic, was the directorial debut of horror maestro John Carpenter. The film, which recently turned fifty, is as far removed from what came before it as it is from what came after – it is neither a space odyssey nor a space opera, but rather a cold, dark, and absurd story of people stranded together on a malfunctioning interstellar ship.
Dark Star was a collaboration between John Carpenter, who directed and scored the film,...
- 7/5/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Starfield is a space exploration game where players roam across various planets in the vast universe, searching for resources. This much-anticipated Bethesda title not only captivated players with its never-ending landscapes but also its hidden secrets and references.
The game had a shaky start but soon it built a large community with a dedicated playerbase. These players explore the vast universe in search of new resources. However, recently one player found a horrifying sight that reminded them of the scene from the Alien: Covenant movie.
Starfield Player Remembers Alien: Covenant after Discovering Horde of Alien Eggs A player discovers a massive pile of Alien Eggs on an unknown planet in Starfield. | Image Credit: Bethesda Game Studios
In Starfield, there are over 1000 planets for players to explore and find various resources and hidden items. Among all the countless discoveries, one of the most horrifying and bone-chilling was the discovery of massive...
The game had a shaky start but soon it built a large community with a dedicated playerbase. These players explore the vast universe in search of new resources. However, recently one player found a horrifying sight that reminded them of the scene from the Alien: Covenant movie.
Starfield Player Remembers Alien: Covenant after Discovering Horde of Alien Eggs A player discovers a massive pile of Alien Eggs on an unknown planet in Starfield. | Image Credit: Bethesda Game Studios
In Starfield, there are over 1000 planets for players to explore and find various resources and hidden items. Among all the countless discoveries, one of the most horrifying and bone-chilling was the discovery of massive...
- 7/5/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
The new Barbenheimer is approaching fast: in November 2024, Jon M. Chu releases musical fantasy Wicked soon after Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, the long-anticipated sequel to his iconic 2000 historical drama. For Scott, making the second installment was a big deal — first, because he’d always had it in mind, and second, because back in the day, he was robbed of his franchises by Hollywood… Twice.
Ridley Scott Lost Two Iconic Franchises
Without a doubt, Ridley Scott is up there among the greatest movie directors of our time. The man has delivered multiple instant classics and established some of the greatest franchises… However, he was twice ripped off of them by Hollywood, and despite many years having passed since then, the director is still bitter about it.
“I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood—certainly, let’s say, at my level—don’t let that stuff go.
Ridley Scott Lost Two Iconic Franchises
Without a doubt, Ridley Scott is up there among the greatest movie directors of our time. The man has delivered multiple instant classics and established some of the greatest franchises… However, he was twice ripped off of them by Hollywood, and despite many years having passed since then, the director is still bitter about it.
“I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood—certainly, let’s say, at my level—don’t let that stuff go.
- 7/4/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Renowned filmmaker Ridley Scott, currently directing Gladiator II, recently revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that he was never approached to direct any of the first three Alien sequels. Scott, known for kickstarting both the Alien and Blade Runner franchises, expressed his disappointment over this omission. Scott remarked, I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood—certainly, let’s say, at my level—don’t let that stuff go. But I did Alien as my second movie, so I didn’t have much choice. And Blade Runner was my third movie. So, I had no choice because I had very tough partners.
- 7/4/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
Between the various streaming services and their gargantuan libraries, finding what to watch can be overwhelming at best. Each month brings a plethora of new additions to streaming libraries across all platforms, including Hulu, now part of Disney+. That means an insane selection of all styles and types of horror that can lead to hours of endless scrolling.
If you’re stuck trying to find what to watch on streaming, we’re here to help.
Here are the best Hulu horror movies you can stream right now, from new releases to underrated sequels to indie creature features and beyond.
28 Weeks Later
Six months after the rage virus depleted Great Britain’s population, the US Army helps to secure a small area of London for the survivors to return to resume a post-apocalyptic life. After a carrier of the highly infectious pathogen gets brought in for testing, however, the virus takes...
If you’re stuck trying to find what to watch on streaming, we’re here to help.
Here are the best Hulu horror movies you can stream right now, from new releases to underrated sequels to indie creature features and beyond.
28 Weeks Later
Six months after the rage virus depleted Great Britain’s population, the US Army helps to secure a small area of London for the survivors to return to resume a post-apocalyptic life. After a carrier of the highly infectious pathogen gets brought in for testing, however, the virus takes...
- 7/3/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Well, it seems like Ryan Reynolds thought his days of Merc With a Mouth were done when Disney snagged up 20th Century Fox back in 2019. The Canadian-American actor, 47, himself was beginning to feel like a red-suited fish out of water in the world of Disney and Marvel. But lo and behold, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Reynolds is back in action for Deadpool 3—officially titled Deadpool & Wolverine.
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool in Deadpool 3 | Marvel Studios
To give you some background, after the roaring success of Deadpool 2 in 2018, the Disney-Fox acquisition deal was finally finalized in 2019. This deal terminated all further plans for the X-Men movie Universe, which was owned by 20th Century Fox and included the highly successful Deadpool film franchise.
With Deadpool’s uniquely R-rated brand of comedy, many wondered: Would the Merc with a Mouth find a home in the family-friendly neighborhood of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe?...
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool in Deadpool 3 | Marvel Studios
To give you some background, after the roaring success of Deadpool 2 in 2018, the Disney-Fox acquisition deal was finally finalized in 2019. This deal terminated all further plans for the X-Men movie Universe, which was owned by 20th Century Fox and included the highly successful Deadpool film franchise.
With Deadpool’s uniquely R-rated brand of comedy, many wondered: Would the Merc with a Mouth find a home in the family-friendly neighborhood of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe?...
- 7/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The Alien franchise is set to continue on the small screen with an “FX on Hulu” TV series from Fargo creator Noah Hawley, a show that began filming last year, then had to halt production after a month due to the actors strike. Filming resumed earlier this year, and continues to this day. A few months ago, we heard that Sandra Yi Sencindiver of Foundation had joined the cast to play “a senior member of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation” in multiple episodes… and in a new interview with Variety, Sencindiver said she believes that fans of Alien and Aliens will be pleased with what Hawley is doing with this show.
One of the first things we heard about the Alien TV series – and one of the most surprising things about it – is that it will actually be set on Earth, a couple decades before the events of the first movie. FX...
One of the first things we heard about the Alien TV series – and one of the most surprising things about it – is that it will actually be set on Earth, a couple decades before the events of the first movie. FX...
- 7/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Danish actor Sandra Yi Sencindiver is set to appear in Noah Hawley’s highly anticipated “Alien” series for FX, though details about the project remain shrouded in secrecy.
“I think that especially the fans who love films No. 1 [Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’] and 2 [James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’] will be very pleased with the universe and the world-building in this reimagining,” Sencindiver told Variety. “A lot of brilliant people, a lot of very interesting character actors [who are] very dedicated and, of course, Noah Hawley is just a brilliant storyteller.”
Executive produced by Scott, the is show set on Earth before “Prometheus” and will reportedly explore the formation of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the race to create android life. Sencindiver, a “huge ‘Alien’ fan,” who says she watched “Aliens” on repeat as a child, plays a crucial character named Yatani.
“I can’t say anything more than that, other than it’s been...
“I think that especially the fans who love films No. 1 [Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’] and 2 [James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’] will be very pleased with the universe and the world-building in this reimagining,” Sencindiver told Variety. “A lot of brilliant people, a lot of very interesting character actors [who are] very dedicated and, of course, Noah Hawley is just a brilliant storyteller.”
Executive produced by Scott, the is show set on Earth before “Prometheus” and will reportedly explore the formation of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the race to create android life. Sencindiver, a “huge ‘Alien’ fan,” who says she watched “Aliens” on repeat as a child, plays a crucial character named Yatani.
“I can’t say anything more than that, other than it’s been...
- 7/3/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Alien and Blade Runner both spawned sequels, but filmamker Sir Ridley Scott wasn't behind the camera for them. James Cameron helmed the now-classic Aliens, with David Fincher later taking charge of the poorly-received, yet still fondly remembered, Alien 3.
As for Blade Runner, Dune director Denis Villeneuve took charge of Blade Runner 2049, a movie that proved to be a worthy follow-up to Scott's groundbreaking 1982 original.
Talking to Vanity Fair (via SFFGazette.com) about Gladiator II, Scott confirmed he was never asked to direct sequels to either movie or told about their development while it was happening. He blames that on being a relatively new filmmaker and having little interest in making follow-ups at the time.
"I was slow out the starting gate," Scott admits. "I mean, I should have done the sequels to 'Alien' and to 'Blade Runner.' You change over the years. At that time,...
As for Blade Runner, Dune director Denis Villeneuve took charge of Blade Runner 2049, a movie that proved to be a worthy follow-up to Scott's groundbreaking 1982 original.
Talking to Vanity Fair (via SFFGazette.com) about Gladiator II, Scott confirmed he was never asked to direct sequels to either movie or told about their development while it was happening. He blames that on being a relatively new filmmaker and having little interest in making follow-ups at the time.
"I was slow out the starting gate," Scott admits. "I mean, I should have done the sequels to 'Alien' and to 'Blade Runner.' You change over the years. At that time,...
- 7/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
As Ridley Scott continues to work on the highly anticipated Gladiator II, he revealed his disappointment over not being asked to direct any of the first three ‘Alien’ sequels. Scott’s connection with the franchise is profound, having directed the original Alien (1979), a film that became a cornerstone of science fiction horror. Scott’s Dual Franchise Dilemma Scott shared with I shouldn’t have had to make that decision, underscoring his frustration over choosing between two of his beloved franchises, Alien and Blade Runner. The director was candid in a recent interview about the tough choices he had faced due to studio...
- 7/3/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
When Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters in 1979, it marked only his second theatrical release, and he had no inkling it would evolve into an enduring franchise. Now, as Alien celebrates its 45th anniversary, Scott reflects on the sequels he believes should have been helmed by him. You can imagine I wasn’t happy, Scott admitted candidly. He elaborated, I should have done the sequels to ‘Alien’ and to ‘Blade Runner.’ You change over the years. At that time, I didn’t want to go through it again. So Jim Cameron came in—and then David Fincher—on ‘Alien 3.’ Evaluating Other Directors' Contributions...
- 7/3/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
Undoubtedly, Ridley Scott’s Alien, released in 1979, became one of the outstanding works of contemporary cinema. Recently, Fallout 4 fans discovered an intriguing connection between the two works. It turns out that an actress from Scott’s movie also appears in this Bethesda game.
A user on X highlighted this fact after playing the game, and it quickly went viral on the platform, surprising many players. This title from Todd Howard’s company is always surprising fans with new details that they were not aware of.
A Small Detail Surprises Fans of Fallout 4 and Ridley Scott’s Alien The actress behind Trashcan Carla from Fallout 4 was also in Alien from Ridley Scott. Image via Bethesda.
Ridley Scott’s Alien, one of the most important pop culture movies of the last 40 years, holds a very high rating among horror films in cinema history. Released in 1979, it paved the way for numerous directors in the years that followed.
A user on X highlighted this fact after playing the game, and it quickly went viral on the platform, surprising many players. This title from Todd Howard’s company is always surprising fans with new details that they were not aware of.
A Small Detail Surprises Fans of Fallout 4 and Ridley Scott’s Alien The actress behind Trashcan Carla from Fallout 4 was also in Alien from Ridley Scott. Image via Bethesda.
Ridley Scott’s Alien, one of the most important pop culture movies of the last 40 years, holds a very high rating among horror films in cinema history. Released in 1979, it paved the way for numerous directors in the years that followed.
- 7/2/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is known for his massive blockbuster franchises such as Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park, both movie series that became an integral part of childhood for many fans. As the decades rolled in, the filmmaker transitioned to more serious and mature themes, leaving behind some of his greatest creations.
Harrison Ford and Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade / Paramount Pictures
It was quite unfortunate that he was criticized by many for the films he was so widely recognized for and so dearly beloved by fans, and so this became the catalyst that forced Spielberg to venture into a whole new level of filmmaking.
Steven Spielberg’s Earlier Movie Franchises Were Slammed By Critics
In an essay article by Francis Mrema via Medium, he pointed out what critics say about Steven Spielberg’s works. As a fan, he was equally disappointed with the negative comments about the auteur.
Harrison Ford and Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade / Paramount Pictures
It was quite unfortunate that he was criticized by many for the films he was so widely recognized for and so dearly beloved by fans, and so this became the catalyst that forced Spielberg to venture into a whole new level of filmmaking.
Steven Spielberg’s Earlier Movie Franchises Were Slammed By Critics
In an essay article by Francis Mrema via Medium, he pointed out what critics say about Steven Spielberg’s works. As a fan, he was equally disappointed with the negative comments about the auteur.
- 7/2/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
It’s showtime!
Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will open the 81st annual Venice Film Festival, IndieWire has confirmed. The film will be screened out of competition on Wednesday, August 28 at the Sala Grande, marking its world premiere. Warner Bros. will release “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in theaters September 6.
The full Venice lineup will be announced July 23.
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” stars Michael Keaton as the titular ghoul who is summoned by the Deetz family once again. This time, Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) realize that the portal to the afterlife has been accidentally opened. Catherine O’Hara returns, and is also joined by newcomers Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe.
The original “Beetlejuice” came out in 1988.
“‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ marks the long-awaited return of one of the most iconic characters of Tim Burton’s cinema, but also the happy confirmation of the extraordinary visionary talent and the masterly realization...
Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will open the 81st annual Venice Film Festival, IndieWire has confirmed. The film will be screened out of competition on Wednesday, August 28 at the Sala Grande, marking its world premiere. Warner Bros. will release “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in theaters September 6.
The full Venice lineup will be announced July 23.
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” stars Michael Keaton as the titular ghoul who is summoned by the Deetz family once again. This time, Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) realize that the portal to the afterlife has been accidentally opened. Catherine O’Hara returns, and is also joined by newcomers Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe.
The original “Beetlejuice” came out in 1988.
“‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ marks the long-awaited return of one of the most iconic characters of Tim Burton’s cinema, but also the happy confirmation of the extraordinary visionary talent and the masterly realization...
- 7/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jon M Chu’s musical adaptation Wicked has shifted its release date by five days, opening against Gladiator 2 in November.
Universal has brought the release date of its upcoming musical adaptation Wicked forward by five days. The Jon M Chu-directed musical was supposed to open on 27th November, but the studio has now moved Wicked to open on 22nd November. Chu took to X (formerly Twitter) to deliver the news.
Wicked, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, will now open alongside Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2. Could this be this year’s Barbenheimer?
5. Days. Earlier!!!! Let’s goooo!! #WickedMovie #Nov22 pic.twitter.com/p9WWjYBBeo
— Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) July 1, 2024
Chu’s musical likely moved its release date to avoid competition with Disney’s Moana 2. With Pixar’s Inside Out 2 performing well above expectations, crossing that magical $1bn line at the global box office, it’s a smart move from Universal.
Universal has brought the release date of its upcoming musical adaptation Wicked forward by five days. The Jon M Chu-directed musical was supposed to open on 27th November, but the studio has now moved Wicked to open on 22nd November. Chu took to X (formerly Twitter) to deliver the news.
Wicked, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, will now open alongside Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2. Could this be this year’s Barbenheimer?
5. Days. Earlier!!!! Let’s goooo!! #WickedMovie #Nov22 pic.twitter.com/p9WWjYBBeo
— Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) July 1, 2024
Chu’s musical likely moved its release date to avoid competition with Disney’s Moana 2. With Pixar’s Inside Out 2 performing well above expectations, crossing that magical $1bn line at the global box office, it’s a smart move from Universal.
- 7/2/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Sir Ridley Scott claims he was "never told or asked" about making sequels to 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner'.The iconic 86-year-old filmmaker insisted he didn't have the "choice" or control to make studios wait for follow-ups to his 1979 and 1982 sci-fi classics, and he "wasn't happy" when the companies decided to make follow-ups without getting him on board.He told Vanity Fair magazine: "I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood — certainly, let’s say, at my level — don’t let that stuff go."But I did ‘Alien’ as my second movie, so I didn’t have much choice. And ‘Blade Runner’ was my third movie. So, I had no choice because I had very tough partners."It was kind of ‘Welcome to Hollywood.’ I was never told or asked [about sequels]. You can imagine I wasn’t happy.”'Blade Runner 2049' was released in 2017, while...
- 7/2/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Ridley Scott is finishing up work on Gladiator II – and he’s still not happy about not getting the chance to make Alien and Blade Runner’s first sequels.
It’s not an unfamiliar drum for director Ridley Scott to beat, but he’s been chatting about being cut out of the first raft of sequels to his 1979 classic Alien. Scott made the original, of course, but it was James Cameron who eventually got the nod to direct 1986’s Aliens. For Ridley Scott, he never got the opportunity at the time.
Chatting to Vanity Fair he admits that “I was slow out the starting gate” when it came to directing sequels. Currently putting the finishing touches to this winter’s Gladiator II, Scott argues “I should have done the sequels to Alien and to Blade Runner”. Yet it notes that “at the time, I didn’t want to go through it again.
It’s not an unfamiliar drum for director Ridley Scott to beat, but he’s been chatting about being cut out of the first raft of sequels to his 1979 classic Alien. Scott made the original, of course, but it was James Cameron who eventually got the nod to direct 1986’s Aliens. For Ridley Scott, he never got the opportunity at the time.
Chatting to Vanity Fair he admits that “I was slow out the starting gate” when it came to directing sequels. Currently putting the finishing touches to this winter’s Gladiator II, Scott argues “I should have done the sequels to Alien and to Blade Runner”. Yet it notes that “at the time, I didn’t want to go through it again.
- 7/2/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott has recently opened up about his regrets concerning the sequels to two of his most iconic films, “Alien” and “Blade Runner.” In a candid interview with Vanity Fair, the director revealed he wishes he had been at the helm for the follow-ups to these groundbreaking science fiction classics.
Scott, who directed the original “Alien” in 1979 and “Blade Runner” in 1982, explained that as a relatively new director in Hollywood at the time, he had little say in the matter of sequels. “I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood—certainly, let’s say, at my level—don’t let that stuff go,” Scott stated. “But I did ‘Alien’ as my second movie, so I didn’t have much choice. And ‘Blade Runner’ was my third movie. So, I had no choice because I had very tough partners. It was kind of ‘Welcome to Hollywood....
Scott, who directed the original “Alien” in 1979 and “Blade Runner” in 1982, explained that as a relatively new director in Hollywood at the time, he had little say in the matter of sequels. “I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood—certainly, let’s say, at my level—don’t let that stuff go,” Scott stated. “But I did ‘Alien’ as my second movie, so I didn’t have much choice. And ‘Blade Runner’ was my third movie. So, I had no choice because I had very tough partners. It was kind of ‘Welcome to Hollywood....
- 7/1/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Ridley Scott is looking back at his filmmaking career and wishes he had been able to direct the sequels to Alien and Blade Runner.
In a new interview, Scott explained why he was not directly involved with follow-up films to the franchises he established.
“I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood—certainly, let’s say, at my level—don’t let that stuff go,” Scott told Vanity Fair.
He continued, “But I did Alien as my second movie, so I didn’t have much choice. And Blade Runner was my third movie. So, I had no choice because I had very tough partners. It was kind of ‘Welcome to Hollywood.'”
The original Alien film was released in 1979, and the sequel Aliens was released in 1986, with James Cameron taking over as director. Scott directed 1982’s Blade Runner, and Denis Villeneuve got director duties for 2017’s Blade Runner 2049.
In a new interview, Scott explained why he was not directly involved with follow-up films to the franchises he established.
“I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood—certainly, let’s say, at my level—don’t let that stuff go,” Scott told Vanity Fair.
He continued, “But I did Alien as my second movie, so I didn’t have much choice. And Blade Runner was my third movie. So, I had no choice because I had very tough partners. It was kind of ‘Welcome to Hollywood.'”
The original Alien film was released in 1979, and the sequel Aliens was released in 1986, with James Cameron taking over as director. Scott directed 1982’s Blade Runner, and Denis Villeneuve got director duties for 2017’s Blade Runner 2049.
- 7/1/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Ridley Scott said in an interview with Vanity Fair that he was never asked to direct the sequels to “Alien” and “Blade Runner,” nor was he even told about their development at the time. Scott reasons that his status as an emerging filmmaker is why he got the boot, not that he was personally interested in directing sequels so early in his career.
“I was slow out the starting gate,” Scott said. “I mean, I should have done the sequels to ‘Alien’ and to ‘Blade Runner.’ You change over the years. At that time, I didn’t want to go through it again. So Jim Cameron came in—and then David Fincher—on ‘Alien.’”
Scott made headlines last fall for admitting regret over letting Denis Villeneuve direct “Blade Runner 2049,” the sequel to Scott’s “Blade Runner” that was released after a 35-year hiatus. The director told Vanity Fair that...
“I was slow out the starting gate,” Scott said. “I mean, I should have done the sequels to ‘Alien’ and to ‘Blade Runner.’ You change over the years. At that time, I didn’t want to go through it again. So Jim Cameron came in—and then David Fincher—on ‘Alien.’”
Scott made headlines last fall for admitting regret over letting Denis Villeneuve direct “Blade Runner 2049,” the sequel to Scott’s “Blade Runner” that was released after a 35-year hiatus. The director told Vanity Fair that...
- 7/1/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Ridley Scott is one of the most prolific filmmakers during the 70s and even today, he still produces epic-scale movies that fans of different generations enjoy. An auteur like him would absolutely want to protect his own franchises and see to it that his own vision from the beginning flows continuously to their successors.
Harrison Ford in Blade Runner / Warner Bros. Pictures
Apparently, sequels weren’t a big thing back in the days, and even though his own titles such as Aliens and Blade Runner spawned their own follow-up movies, they were no longer directed by Scott.
Ridley Scott Regrets Not Making Sequels To Alien And Blade Runner
During his interview with Vanity Fair, director Ridley Scott expressed his regret over not making sequels to two of his much-beloved franchises.
I was slow out the starting gate. I mean, I should have done the sequels to Alien and to Blade Runner.
Harrison Ford in Blade Runner / Warner Bros. Pictures
Apparently, sequels weren’t a big thing back in the days, and even though his own titles such as Aliens and Blade Runner spawned their own follow-up movies, they were no longer directed by Scott.
Ridley Scott Regrets Not Making Sequels To Alien And Blade Runner
During his interview with Vanity Fair, director Ridley Scott expressed his regret over not making sequels to two of his much-beloved franchises.
I was slow out the starting gate. I mean, I should have done the sequels to Alien and to Blade Runner.
- 7/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Ridley Scott was once attached to direct Blade Runner 2049, but when the time finally came to shoot the sequel, Scott dropped out to focus on Alien: Covenant and Denis Villeneuve was picked to replace him. Looking back, Scott told Vanity Fair that it’s a choice he still regrets.
“I was regretful,” Scott said. “Although [Denis Villeneuve] did a good job.” Although Blade Runner 2049 was praised by critics, it did bomb at the box office, dooming any potential sequel. However, the franchise will soon be revived with Blade Runner 2099, a TV series for Prime Video which Scott is executive producing.
For his part, Villeneuve has said that he has no desire to make a sequel to another director’s work again. “So 2049 was really a love letter to the first film, but it was by far one of the most difficult projects I’ve ever done, and I don...
“I was regretful,” Scott said. “Although [Denis Villeneuve] did a good job.” Although Blade Runner 2049 was praised by critics, it did bomb at the box office, dooming any potential sequel. However, the franchise will soon be revived with Blade Runner 2099, a TV series for Prime Video which Scott is executive producing.
For his part, Villeneuve has said that he has no desire to make a sequel to another director’s work again. “So 2049 was really a love letter to the first film, but it was by far one of the most difficult projects I’ve ever done, and I don...
- 7/1/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Filmmaking is a very different business now than back in the ‘80s. Nowadays, if you have a film that does really well and leads to a franchise, it’s most likely that the original filmmaker will get paid a lot of money to keep it going. But decades ago, that just wasn’t the case, which explains why Ridley Scott is still upset.
Speaking to Vanity Fair, while promoting his long-awaited “Gladiator” sequel, the filmmaker talked about the real reason why he wasn’t the filmmaker for any of the ‘Alien’ sequels until decades later.
Continue reading Ridley Scott Was Never Asked To Direct ‘Alien’ Sequel After The First Film: “You Can Imagine I Wasn’t Happy” at The Playlist.
Speaking to Vanity Fair, while promoting his long-awaited “Gladiator” sequel, the filmmaker talked about the real reason why he wasn’t the filmmaker for any of the ‘Alien’ sequels until decades later.
Continue reading Ridley Scott Was Never Asked To Direct ‘Alien’ Sequel After The First Film: “You Can Imagine I Wasn’t Happy” at The Playlist.
- 7/1/2024
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Directing a sequel to one of his iconic ’80s films was an alien notion to Ridley Scott.
Scott, who is directing the long-awaited “Gladiator II,” told Vanity Fair that he was “never asked” to return to direct any of the “Alien” franchise installments after the first film.
“I’m the author of two franchises,” Scott said. “Most directors in Hollywood — certainly, let’s say, at my level — don’t let that stuff go. But I did ‘Alien’ as my second movie, so I didn’t have much choice. And ‘Blade Runner’ was my third movie. So, I had no choice because I had very tough partners.”
He added, “It was kind of ‘Welcome to Hollywood.'”
IndieWire reached out to Scott’s reps to ask who those “very tough partners” were, but we did not immediately receive a response.
“Alien” debuted in 1979; “Blade Runner” was released in 1982. The “Alien” franchise...
Scott, who is directing the long-awaited “Gladiator II,” told Vanity Fair that he was “never asked” to return to direct any of the “Alien” franchise installments after the first film.
“I’m the author of two franchises,” Scott said. “Most directors in Hollywood — certainly, let’s say, at my level — don’t let that stuff go. But I did ‘Alien’ as my second movie, so I didn’t have much choice. And ‘Blade Runner’ was my third movie. So, I had no choice because I had very tough partners.”
He added, “It was kind of ‘Welcome to Hollywood.'”
IndieWire reached out to Scott’s reps to ask who those “very tough partners” were, but we did not immediately receive a response.
“Alien” debuted in 1979; “Blade Runner” was released in 1982. The “Alien” franchise...
- 7/1/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Fourth of July holiday is here, which means summer is officially in full swing. It’s the season for road trips, beach excursions, weekend getaways, and summer camps. All things horror finds creative, bloody ways to exploit for our entertainment. Naturally, this week’s streaming are Independence Day horror movies to help with your holiday festivities.
This week’s streaming picks bring the summer fun by eviscerating the patriotic spirit through bloodletting, aquatic beasts and greedy mayors run amok, werewolves, and more. All are set over and around the fourth of July.
Here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Culture Shock – Hulu
Hulu’s “Into The Dark“ anthology centered on the holidays, and the series’ Independence Day-themed feature from filmmaker Gigi Saul Guerrero injects an appropriate level of discomfort into the festivities. It follows a pregnant Mexican immigrant...
This week’s streaming picks bring the summer fun by eviscerating the patriotic spirit through bloodletting, aquatic beasts and greedy mayors run amok, werewolves, and more. All are set over and around the fourth of July.
Here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Culture Shock – Hulu
Hulu’s “Into The Dark“ anthology centered on the holidays, and the series’ Independence Day-themed feature from filmmaker Gigi Saul Guerrero injects an appropriate level of discomfort into the festivities. It follows a pregnant Mexican immigrant...
- 7/1/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
“It is New Year’s Day, the year of our Lord, 2094. We are Halloweenies, last survivor of the Prometheus. And we are still searching.” The gang continues and concludes their coverage of Ridley Scott‘s 2012 prequel, picking up where they left off last week on Lv-223.
In the second episode, the Halloweenies discuss the cast, the great graphics, their favorite scene, and more. Conversations range from Peter Weyland’s impeccable track record as a humanitarian, to fan theories involving Vickers, to Michael Fassbender‘s range as an actor.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? Alien.
You can also become a member of their Patreon,...
In the second episode, the Halloweenies discuss the cast, the great graphics, their favorite scene, and more. Conversations range from Peter Weyland’s impeccable track record as a humanitarian, to fan theories involving Vickers, to Michael Fassbender‘s range as an actor.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? Alien.
You can also become a member of their Patreon,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
For us horror nerds, the concept of "spooky season" is as sacrosanct as it is nebulous. Most people agree the "season" occurs in and around fall and the month of October, but some believe fall begins in August, while others (like myself) will be celebrating all things creepy and kooky all the way through Thanksgiving.
Into this vague, ever-changing definition of seasonal terrors wades the summer movie versus the spooky season movie. Conventional wisdom tends to dictate these terms; generally, movies set on or around Halloween, with colored leaves in abundance, will be considered perfect for the fall, while horror films involving sunny beaches, lakes, and skimpy clothing would be considered summer horror.
That's why "I Know What You Did Last Summer" feels like an anomaly within such general labeling. Released on October 17, 1997, the film became a spooky season hit. Yet everything from its setting, its vibe, and its freakin' title screams the summer season,...
Into this vague, ever-changing definition of seasonal terrors wades the summer movie versus the spooky season movie. Conventional wisdom tends to dictate these terms; generally, movies set on or around Halloween, with colored leaves in abundance, will be considered perfect for the fall, while horror films involving sunny beaches, lakes, and skimpy clothing would be considered summer horror.
That's why "I Know What You Did Last Summer" feels like an anomaly within such general labeling. Released on October 17, 1997, the film became a spooky season hit. Yet everything from its setting, its vibe, and its freakin' title screams the summer season,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has announced a thrilling addition to its 2024 line-up, revealing that the UK premiere of Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus will kick off the Festival’s new Midnight Madness strand. This highly anticipated film, produced by Ridley Scott, will make its debut on August 15 and is set to hit UK and Ireland cinemas the following day, August 16.
Alien: Romulus, directed and written by Alvarez, renowned for his work on Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead, promises to be a terrifying return to the roots of the iconic Alien franchise. The film follows a group of young space colonisers who encounter the most horrifying life form in the universe while scavenging a derelict space station. The cast includes Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), David Jonsson (Rye Lane), and Spike Fern (Aftersun), ensuring a powerhouse of performances.
The announcement is part of the Eiff’s relaunch, introducing the Midnight Madness...
Alien: Romulus, directed and written by Alvarez, renowned for his work on Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead, promises to be a terrifying return to the roots of the iconic Alien franchise. The film follows a group of young space colonisers who encounter the most horrifying life form in the universe while scavenging a derelict space station. The cast includes Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), David Jonsson (Rye Lane), and Spike Fern (Aftersun), ensuring a powerhouse of performances.
The announcement is part of the Eiff’s relaunch, introducing the Midnight Madness...
- 7/1/2024
- by Oliver Mitchell
- Love Horror
Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus will make its UK premiere at the revamped Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) in August.
The highly anticipated reboot of Ridley Scott’s horror franchise will open the festival’s new Midnight Madness strand on August 15.
20th Century Studios will release the film in the UK and Ireland on August 16, the same day as its U.S. launch.
Produced by Scott and cowritten and directed by Alvarez, the film stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu star.
Billed as a return to the franchise’s roots, the film follows a group of young space colonizers who, while scavenging on a derelict space station, come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
“We are absolutely ecstatic to be the UK premiere host for this viciously entertaining new vision for the Alien franchise from one...
The highly anticipated reboot of Ridley Scott’s horror franchise will open the festival’s new Midnight Madness strand on August 15.
20th Century Studios will release the film in the UK and Ireland on August 16, the same day as its U.S. launch.
Produced by Scott and cowritten and directed by Alvarez, the film stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu star.
Billed as a return to the franchise’s roots, the film follows a group of young space colonizers who, while scavenging on a derelict space station, come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
“We are absolutely ecstatic to be the UK premiere host for this viciously entertaining new vision for the Alien franchise from one...
- 7/1/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Alien: Romulus will have its UK premiere at Eiff Photo: Courtesy of Eiff Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced it will screen the UK premiere of Alien: Romulus.
The film written and directed by Fede Álvarez and produced by Ridley Scott sees a group of young colonists unwittingly awaken trouble on a decommissioned space station as they make a bid to leave their doomed planet.
The space horror, which stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson and Spike Fern, will open the festival's Midnight Madness strand on August 15 before going on general release in the UK and Ireland the following day.
Eiff eirector Paul Ridd said: "We are absolutely ecstatic to be the UK premiere host for this viciously entertaining new vision for the Alien franchise from one of the most exciting horror filmmakers currently working. Fede Álvarez brings a sense of tradition and legacy, as well as gory originality and swagger to the table,...
The film written and directed by Fede Álvarez and produced by Ridley Scott sees a group of young colonists unwittingly awaken trouble on a decommissioned space station as they make a bid to leave their doomed planet.
The space horror, which stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson and Spike Fern, will open the festival's Midnight Madness strand on August 15 before going on general release in the UK and Ireland the following day.
Eiff eirector Paul Ridd said: "We are absolutely ecstatic to be the UK premiere host for this viciously entertaining new vision for the Alien franchise from one of the most exciting horror filmmakers currently working. Fede Álvarez brings a sense of tradition and legacy, as well as gory originality and swagger to the table,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Nearly 25 years later, Ridley Scott is revisiting ancient Rome, and it seems he picked up right where he left off.
Joseph Quinn recently opened up about his time working with the seminal director on Gladiator II, the followup to his 2000 epic historical drama, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and earned Scott a Best Director nod.
“He is a world builder,” he raved to Men’s Health of Scott, who marked his 86th birthday in November.
“He creates these films that utterly transport you, and that is a very rare thing to be able to do. I, like you, was a massive fan of his films: I remember watching Blade Runner as a kind of rite-of-passage with my Dad when I was younger; Gladiator was a really seminal film for me; Thelma and Louise, American Gangster, Alien, obviously. There are so many, and there’s such a variety...
Joseph Quinn recently opened up about his time working with the seminal director on Gladiator II, the followup to his 2000 epic historical drama, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and earned Scott a Best Director nod.
“He is a world builder,” he raved to Men’s Health of Scott, who marked his 86th birthday in November.
“He creates these films that utterly transport you, and that is a very rare thing to be able to do. I, like you, was a massive fan of his films: I remember watching Blade Runner as a kind of rite-of-passage with my Dad when I was younger; Gladiator was a really seminal film for me; Thelma and Louise, American Gangster, Alien, obviously. There are so many, and there’s such a variety...
- 6/30/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
The history of 20th century cinema knows a great number of really rewatchable gems that can amaze even the most cynical, but how many of them really hold up in 2024?
Here are 7 classic gems that pass the test of time, according to Reddit.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
“There’s like two effects that are obviously CGI because it’s 33 years old, but good lord the rest of it could have been made today,” claims Redditor @TheRoaringTide.
Indeed, this flick set the bar really high for sci-fi actions and didn’t become outdated at all.
Jurassic Park (1993)
Directed by Steven Spielberg, our favorite dinosaur movie presented groundbreaking computer-generated imagery with life-sized animatronics that are still considered convincing. Even its expensive modern sequels can’t beat the greatness of the original.
Alien (1979)
This sci-fi’s creature design and the timeless greatness of its female lead, Sigourney Weaver, are truly unique.
“First Alien...
Here are 7 classic gems that pass the test of time, according to Reddit.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
“There’s like two effects that are obviously CGI because it’s 33 years old, but good lord the rest of it could have been made today,” claims Redditor @TheRoaringTide.
Indeed, this flick set the bar really high for sci-fi actions and didn’t become outdated at all.
Jurassic Park (1993)
Directed by Steven Spielberg, our favorite dinosaur movie presented groundbreaking computer-generated imagery with life-sized animatronics that are still considered convincing. Even its expensive modern sequels can’t beat the greatness of the original.
Alien (1979)
This sci-fi’s creature design and the timeless greatness of its female lead, Sigourney Weaver, are truly unique.
“First Alien...
- 6/30/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Horror movies are known for bringing terror and violence, but even they have limits on their on-screen brutality and grim tones. More than just cutting content to avoid harsher ratings and overly putting off audiences, horror movies will occasionally change their entire endings. From not being consistent with the tone of the rest of the movie to going too far with its graphic content, these alternate endings are often major departures that would have changed everything. Even the biggest horror classics and established franchises see these big changes, altering endings for a variety of reasons in post-production.
With that in mind, we've rounded up some of the biggest horror movies with alternate endings that were more brutal than the ones included with their respective theatrical cuts. These planned endings each went a step too far with their content and tone, which is why each of them were ultimately cut. You'll...
With that in mind, we've rounded up some of the biggest horror movies with alternate endings that were more brutal than the ones included with their respective theatrical cuts. These planned endings each went a step too far with their content and tone, which is why each of them were ultimately cut. You'll...
- 6/30/2024
- by Samuel Stone
- Slash Film
El galardón a la actriz estadounidense se entregará durante el festival, que se celebra del 28 de agosto al 7 de septiembre.
La icónica actriz estadounidense y tres veces nominada al Oscar Sigourney Weaver será galardonada con el León de Oro honórifico a toda una carrera en la 81ª edición del Festival Internacional de Cine de Venecia, que se celebra 28 de agosto al 7 de septiembre.
Al conocer la noticia, la actriz, Sigourney Weaver, ha dicho: «Es un verdadero honor para mí recibir el León de Oro a la Trayectoria Profesional de la Biennale di Venezia. Recibir este premio es un privilegio que comparto con todos los cineastas y colaboradores con los que he trabajado a lo largo de los años. Acepto con orgullo este premio en reconocimiento a todos los que han contribuido a dar vida a estas películas.»
La decisión del galardón a la actriz fue tomada por el Consejo de la Biennale di Venezia,...
La icónica actriz estadounidense y tres veces nominada al Oscar Sigourney Weaver será galardonada con el León de Oro honórifico a toda una carrera en la 81ª edición del Festival Internacional de Cine de Venecia, que se celebra 28 de agosto al 7 de septiembre.
Al conocer la noticia, la actriz, Sigourney Weaver, ha dicho: «Es un verdadero honor para mí recibir el León de Oro a la Trayectoria Profesional de la Biennale di Venezia. Recibir este premio es un privilegio que comparto con todos los cineastas y colaboradores con los que he trabajado a lo largo de los años. Acepto con orgullo este premio en reconocimiento a todos los que han contribuido a dar vida a estas películas.»
La decisión del galardón a la actriz fue tomada por el Consejo de la Biennale di Venezia,...
- 6/30/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Science fiction has always been one of the most beloved movie genres, as people’s speculations about the future and its technologies are never-ending. You surely watched (or at least heard of) such franchises as The Matrix, Alien, Men in Black, and Planet of the Apes.
If you miss good old sci-fi flicks made in the era where there were no computers and phones, good news for you! Quite soon, it’ll be possible to revisit an 80s trilogy that hits the very nostalgia button and, luckily, arrives on Netflix next week.
Set in 1985, the plot of its first chapter revolves around a teenager who is sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling machine built by a quirky scientist. There he meets his parents and accidentally prevents them from falling in love, therefore, his own existence is now in question. It’ll be a challenge for him to make them reconcile...
If you miss good old sci-fi flicks made in the era where there were no computers and phones, good news for you! Quite soon, it’ll be possible to revisit an 80s trilogy that hits the very nostalgia button and, luckily, arrives on Netflix next week.
Set in 1985, the plot of its first chapter revolves around a teenager who is sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling machine built by a quirky scientist. There he meets his parents and accidentally prevents them from falling in love, therefore, his own existence is now in question. It’ll be a challenge for him to make them reconcile...
- 6/29/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
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