Cinemark Announces Reopening Date; AMC Doubtful They Can Stay Open

Cinemark Announces Reopening Date; AMC Doubtful They Can Stay Open

As the movie industry slowly begin to reopen, the future of the theaters is still murky. However, Cinemark theaters recently has announced that they are moving towards a June 19th opening date, stating that they are going to begin reopening theaters in certain phases. While this is a great sign for what's to come, this comes paired with equally devastating news, as movie theater giant, AMC, is now doubtful that they will be able to stay open after the COVID-19 pandemic. There is still no word on whether Amazon will buy the company, but it will certainly be a huge blow to the movie industry if AMC were to go down. 

Evan Peters Reportedly Cast in "Key" Role for WandaVision

Evan Peters Reportedly Cast in "Key" Role for WandaVision

With the MCU films and shows slowly beginning to restart production, we now have some more news on the upcoming Disney+ show WandaVision. According to several reports, Evan Peters, most notable for playing the 20th Century Fox iteration of the mutant Quicksilver, will have a "key" role in the show. There has been no confirmation as of yet, but fans are speculating as to what his role would be. Some have been speculating that he will be playing the X-Men version of Quicksilver in the MCU, as the Multiverse is set to become an enormous part of Marvel's plans moving forward, and because Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are siblings in the MCU.

The Snyder Cut is Coming

The Snyder Cut is Coming

For years, since the release and controversy of the original 2017 Justice League, fans have been clamoring for a director's cut of the film from Zack Snyder. Now, their wish has been fulfilled. According to The Hollywood Reporter, and coming from Zack Snyder himself, Synder and Warner Bros will release a cut of the film on HBO Max in 2021. Not only will they do that, but WB will also be putting in 20-30 million dollars to help complete this film. No other words have been said regarding a specific release date. 

Black Panther 2 Looking to Start Production in 2021

Black Panther 2 Looking to Start Production in 2021

Black Panther 2, allegedly the first film to come out for Marvel in their Phase 5, is easily one of the biggest films for Marvel in the coming years. While not much has been known about it, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not being reported that the film is eyeing to begin production in 2021, which means it aims to begin shooting shortly thereafter. While the other Marvel productions have been halted, save for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier which has resumed some of its production as restrictions in the Czech Republic have lifted, it's good to see Marvel feeling like they can continue forward with their films, even amidst this difficult situation. 

Marvel Schedule Overturned Amidst COVID-19

Marvel Schedule Overturned Amidst COVID-19

With the massive success of Marvel's Infinity Saga, it was clear that they would have huge plans moving forward into their next phase. With Black Widow set to launch the next wave of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, everything looked like it was good to go. However, with the recent disruption of COVID-19 and the delay of Black Widow, it was only a matter of time before all of the Marvel films were pushed back as well. Now, with the delay of the third untitled Spider-Man film, we have our new MCU Phase 4 schedule (barring any other delays due to COVID-19). tThe launch dates for the TV shows, including The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision, already in production and shooting, remain unknown at this time. 

The new schedule for Marvel will look like this:

Phase 4

Black Widow - November 6th, 2020

The Eternals - February 12, 2021

Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - May 7, 2021

Spider-Man 3 - November 5th, 2021

Thor: Love and Thunder - February 11th, 2022

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - March 25th, 2022

Phase 5

Black Panther 2 - May 6th, 2022

Captain Marvel 2 - July 8th, 2022

In addition, Marvel has a plethora of other confirmed films they are currently developing for Phase 5 and beyond, which include Blade, Ant-Man 3, Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3, and Fantastic Four. 

Pattinson Refusing to Work Out for The Batman?

Pattinson Refusing to Work Out for The Batman?

Robert Pattinson, the latest in a long line of actors to take up the mantle of the Caped Crusader, has been met with mixed reception at the news of his casting as the Dark Knight. Many fans, most familiar with Pattinson's work in the Twilight franchise, were skeptical. However others, including many critics, were vocal and quick to point out Pattinson's many Oscar-caliber performances in recent years, most recently, in the film The Lighthouse. 

However, while production on The Batman has been halted due to the ongoing COVID-18 pandemic, GQ was able to catch up with Pattinson, and had a chance to ask him about his quarantine, specifically about his workout regimen, which has many fans questioning Pattinson's commitment to the role. In response to a question about his workouts, Pattinson had this to say: 

"I think if you're working out all the time, you're part of the problem," he says, sighing. By "you" he means other actors. "You set a precedent. No one was doing this in the '70s. Even James Dean--he wasn't exactly ripped."

Many have been vocal in saying that this is the wrong mindset to have regarding The Batman, especially with such an iconic role. Pattinson has not commented since. 

Tom Cruise to Film Movie in Space

Tom Cruise to Film Movie in Space

Tom Cruise, known these days as the daredevil in Hollywood, has been pushing the boundaries for stuntwork for the past several years. With an underwater stunt in The Mummy, and new aerodynamic tricks in the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise seems to be constantly challenging the limits of stunts and physicality in film. But now, it looks like he'll be taking it one step further.

According to reports, Tom Cruise will be filming his next film in the International Space Station, orbiting Earth's atmosphere. Details about the project are scarce, but Cruise remains committed to heading into space to be the first actor in history to film part of a feature-length film in space, continuing to push the boundaries of filmmaking. 

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Early Social Media Reactions Tease Epic, Satisfying Conclusion to the Skywalker Saga

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Early Social Media Reactions Tease Epic, Satisfying Conclusion to the Skywalker Saga

The saga comes to an end. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker signals the end of a decades-long story that begin in 1977 with Luke, Han, and Leia, and will end with Rey, Finn, and Poe. With the world premiere on Monday, December 16th, the first social media reactions are out from critics. Here what they have to say:

"When people talk about #StarWars, they talk about their childhoods. Their best memories. The people they loved and shared it with. #TheRiseOfSkywalker brings back all those feelings. And then some. I absolutely loved it." - Anthony Breznican

"Well... #TheRiseOfSkywalker is a drastic departure from TLJ, but also not as invigorating as TFA. It is a movie packed with action (it's seriously nonstop), but also jammed with fan service. @starwars fans - brace for the debates." - CinemaBlend

"I'm emotional, overwhelmed, surprised, shocked, & stunned. More than anyhting, I'm happy. Thanks for coming through one more time, Star Wars. #TheRiseOfSkywalker" - Mark Ellis

"Epic. All of it. #TheRiseofSkywalker is a terrific finale that is just stuffed with so much of everything. Action, adventure - answers!! - humor, heart, love, and grit. I spent the entire second half with tears in m eyes - a wonderful way to end the Skywalker story" - Erik Davis

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters this Friday.

Joker Will Be R-Rated, Says Director

Joker Will Be R-Rated, Says Director

One of the more intriguing films hitting theaters in October is Joker. Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips are teaming up to bring a new take on the Clown Prince of Crime, and now, Phillips has taken to his Instagram to confirm that the film will be R-Rated. The film, set to follow Arthur Fleck in his descent into madness, will try to follow in the footsteps of other R-Rated comic book films such as Logan and the Deadpool films. 

Joker will hit theaters on October 4th, 2019. 

West Side Story Remake Begins Shooting

West Side Story Remake Begins Shooting

West Side Story is one of the most iconic stories ever told, both in terms of the film medium, as well as the musical genre. Now, acclaimed director Steven Spielberg has decided to tackle the project in a fresh new take that will hit theaters in 2020. The film has officially begun shooting and the first official image from the film has been released - check it out below.

West Side Story hits theaters on December 18th, 2020.

New Spider-Man: Far From Home IMAX Poster Released

New Spider-Man: Far From Home IMAX Poster Released

Spider-Man: Far From Home is the 23rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and is hitting theaters in just over three weeks. Now, with the release of the film coming soon, Sony has released a new IMAX poster for the film, which showcases Spider-Man's two new suits that will be featured in the film. Check out the poster below.

Spider-Man: Far From Home hits theaters on July 2nd, 2019.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Official Poster Released

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Official Poster Released

Quentin Tarantino, one of the most acclaimed directors working in the film industry today, is coming out with his ninth film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, starring film icons Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Brad Pitt. Now, ahead of the film's release in July, a new official poster has been released. The poster is in the same quirky, zany style as the rest of the marketing, and presumably the film, has been. Check out the poster below.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood hits theaters on July 26th, 2019.

Disney Releases Image from the Loki Series, Gives Plot Hints

Disney Releases Image from the Loki Series, Gives Plot Hints

Loki is one of the most popular characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the announcement of Disney+ and the reveal of the twist in the culmination, Avengers: Endgame, it seemed inevitable that Loki would be getting his own series. And while we knew that the series was coming, now we have the first look at the official logo and the first official image from set. The picture (shown below) sees Loki in front of an ad that is promoting the film Jaws. The film was released in 1975, which raises questions as to when in the timeline this movie takes place. No other details have been confirmed.

Frozen 2 Gets New Poster; Trailer Coming Tomorrow

Frozen 2 Gets New Poster; Trailer Coming Tomorrow

Frozen 2 is one of the most anticipated animated films of the last decade. The original film grossed over a billion dollars, and was an instant hit with families. Now, with the sequel on the way and a first teaser under its belt, Disney has released another poster ahead of the new trailer that will debut tomorrow. Check out the poster below.

Frozen 2 hits theaters on November 22nd, 2019. 

Warner Bros. Will Not Attend Hall H

Warner Bros. Will Not Attend Hall H

Warner Bros. has typically and a huge presence at Comic Con in the past few years. San Diego Comic Con has been the place where Warner Bros. drops new footage and announcements for their DC properties, as well as their other major IPs. But, according to official announcement, Warner Bros. will not be attending. Marvel, who did not attend last year, has announced that they will be there. Interestingly, It: Chapter 2, will head to the convention independently and will showcase new footage. 

Wonder Woman 1984 First Poster Revealed

Wonder Woman 1984 First Poster Revealed

Wonder Woman 1984 will not be out until summer of next year, but the film has been in production for awhile now. Patty Jenkins, who directed the first film, has now taken to Twitter to release the first official poster from the film. Additionally, she revealed the official marketing campaign will begin this December. Check out the poster below:

Wonder Woman 1984 hits theaters on June 5th, 2020.

Dark Phoenix Early Reviews are Disastrous

Dark Phoenix Early Reviews are Disastrous

Dark Phoenix has been mired with production problems from the very beginning. With Simon Kinberg, first time director, deciding to adapt the famed comic book story that was done over ten years ago in X-Men: The Last Stand that turned out terribly. There were reports as well that Kinberg decided to change the entirety of the third act because of similarities to another comic book movie. 

But now, official reviews have come in for the film, and they are a long way from spectacular. Many say that this isn't the worst X-Men film, but it's far from the best. Check out some comments from critics below:

Entertainment Weekly

"Still for what is being called a final installment, it all tends to feel both anticlimactic and a little grim in the end."

Variety

"Yet Dark Phoenix took me by surprise. Simon Kinberg, who wrote and directed it (he was the co-screenwriter of The Last Stand - this is his first time helming a feature). Is a more sensual and intuitive filmmaker than Brett Ratner. He doesn't pad out a generic story with the rollicking eye candy of mutant effects. He uses effects to tell the story."

The Hollywood Reporter

"After 12 installments spread out over two decades, the X-Men franchise stumbles toward the close in Dark Phoenix. Played at an unmodulated level of subdued excitement that never quickens the pulse, longtime series producer Simon Kinberg's directorial debut lacks the exclamation point fans have justifiably been hoping for..."

The Wrap

“The most impressive thing about Simon Kinberg’s Dark Phoenix, the 12th movie in 20th Century Fox’s wildly inconsistent X-Men superhero franchise, is that it’s not the worst one."

IndieWire

“Dark Phoenix isn’t the first event-free event movie of the mega-franchise era, but this one is different — it’s a perfect storm of pointlessness. Not only does the movie fumble the baton pass between generations and fail to advance the series’ overarching story in any meaningful way, it also hardly seems to try."

ScreenCrush

“It’s very hard to tell this story in a satisfying way in this little amount of time. Multiple characters undergo life-altering changes of perspective — flipping from good to evil, sympathetic to monstrous — in a matter of seconds."

Dark Phoenix hits theaters on Friday, June 7th, 2019. 

New Spider-Man: Far From Home Images Released

New Spider-Man: Far From Home Images Released

Spider-Man: Far From Home is hitting theaters in just over a month, and now we have a new slew of images, some from the trailers, and others from behind-the-scenes. Check out the new images below.

Spider-Man: Far From Home hits theaters on July 2nd, 2019.

Doctor Strange 2 to Film Next Year?

Doctor Strange 2 to Film Next Year?

While Marvel has yet to announce their entire slate of films for the coming years, we already know of many films that are in development, one of which being the sequel to the Phase 3 MCU film, Doctor Strange. Now, according to Benedict Wong, who plays the sorcerer Wong, who was at a convention in Denver, Doctor Strange 2 "may be happening next year". It wasn't clear what exactly he was referring to, but regardless, it looks like teh film is moving ahead in production. 

Russo Brothers Working on Animated Magic the Gathering Series for Netflix

Russo Brothers Working on Animated Magic the Gathering Series for Netflix

After the massive success of Avengers: Endgame, the Russo brothers are looking to sink their teeth into other material as they continue to build upon their already insanely successful career. Now, according to official reports, Joe and Anthony Russo are set to direct a series based on the successful table-top game "Magic the Gathering". The series will be exclusive to Netflix. No other details have been confirmed.