Author: Solani Verma
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Look for ‘Transformers 5’ & the Start of the Transformers Cinematic Universe in 2017
We learned, at the end of March, Paramount was bringing on Akiva Goldsman (Jonah Hex, Batman & Robin) to help Transformers franchise director Michael Bay, exec producer Steven Spielberg and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura organize a “writer’s room” to create a Transformers universe, a la Marvel’s Avengers universe, so as to open up opportunities for more Transformers-releated sequels and possible spin-offs. Now Hasbro has reiterated the point as the company’s CEO Brian…
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TIFF Movie Review: The Oranges (2011)
The Oranges is a film that’s been on my radar for some time. In 2008 Jay Reiss and Ian Helfer’s script sat just behind The Beaver, in second place on the ever-popular Black List, a list of the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. The script even got a mention before the film rolled at its world premiere at…
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Ava DuVernay & Rick Famuyiwa Reportedly Contending for Marvel Movie Gigs
We’ll begin with the report from The Wrap that says Selma director Ava DuVernay is being courted to direct one of Marvel’s upcoming movies and it stands to reason the obvious contenders would be Black Panther (7/6/18) and Captain Marvel (11/2/18). The site reports insiders suggesting Black Panther is the most likely prospect and that there is mutual interest on the part of both parties, though it…
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Watch: Six Minute Clip from ‘Anna Karenina’
Joe Wright (Atonement, Hanna) recently premiered a six minute clip from Anna Karenina, his upcoming adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s novel of the same name. In introducing the clip on Film 4, Wright discusses the fascinating approach he took to the feature: “Just as the Russian aristocracy of the 19th century could be described as living upon a stage,…
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Movie Review: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
I don’t remember ever seeing a movie driven by so much cause and effect as The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. This film is inspired by the idea that a group of people should get in trouble over and over again and the only goal of the project is to get them out of said…
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First Trailer for ‘Men in Black 3’ Debuts
Men in Black 3 had a rocky shoot as it was delayed for several weeks as the script was finished and enjoyed a variety of miscellaneous stumbling blocks along the way. Now the film is preparing to make its way to theaters on May 25, 2012 and that path begins with the first trailer which debuted this morning. Bringing back Will…
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First Pictures from Angelina Jolie’s ‘Unbroken’
Universal has premiered the following three first look images from the set of Angelina Jolie‘s sophomore directorial effort, Unbroken, based on The New York Times bestselling book “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption” by Laura Hillenbrand following the incredible life story of Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini (Jack O’Connell) who, along with two…
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Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an icon in the entertainment world, having established himself as a rock legend, setting styles and defying trends. Tyler is the lead singer for one of the most successful rock bands in history – Aerosmith – and is establishing himself as a film presence after having already starred in an array of…
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Del Toro’s ‘Crimson Peak’ Rated R, Plus ‘Black Mass’, ‘Knock Knock’ & More in Today’s MPAA Ratings
I have to admit, I’m a little surprised to see the R rating for Guillermo del Toro‘s Crimson Peak, not due to del Toro, but because I didn’t think a major studio would allow for an R-rated fantasy feature, as PG-13 seemed to be the highest bar they’d allow. Kudos to them for allowing del Toro to…
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A Veiled Keira Knightley in New ‘Anna Karenina’ Pictures
As far as I’m concerned there are always multiple reasons to be excited for a new Joe Wright feature. Of course, both times he’s teamed with Keira Knightley for a period piece he’s knocked it out of the park — Pride and Prejudice and Atonement. Then there are the tracking shots, such as the opening to Pride and Prejudice, introducing us to the…