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Exclusive: Graphic novel Swat Man, about a crooked cop turned reluctant superhero, is being adapted to the big screen as an action-comedy.

Gary Michael Walters at Walters Media Group banner is producing the adaptation alongside the comic book’s creator Jack Roberts, under his Lesnik Entertainment banner. Kristen and Drake Dowd of Dowd Films have come on board to finance.

The screenplay was written by Roberts and Michael Ferris, with action design by second-unit director Chris Brewster.

Robert describes Swat Man as ” a low level crime fighter the “dirty cop” of the superhero world” and an anti-hero

The story takes up with the low-level corrupt crime fighter as he is about to make the biggest bust of his life – a Russian mob crypto hard drive handoff. Little does he know, another superhero and the police are on the same trail, and...

Do you need more Michael Douglas in your life? I’m sure you do. His films are endlessly watchable and he’s got a perpetual charm that transcends time and space. Douglas has played more iconic characters than I have time or space (see what I did?) to list here. Gordon Gekko from Wall Street, Hank Pym from the MCU, Dan Gallagher from Fatal Attraction, and many, many more. One of my favorite pictures from Douglas’ storied filmography is currently streaming on Prime Video. And that’s all the more encouragement I need to gush about my undying appreciation for the title in question. What is the title in question? Well, I’m glad you asked, dear reader. I’m talking about David Fincher’s The Game.

Few films have blown my mind like The Game. The winding narrative, the show-stopping performances from a gifted cast, and the insane twist...

Since the earliest days of Hollywood, audiences have signaled a desire for some of their favorite stories to continue in the form of sequels, with franchises like Star Wars and Halloween being kept alive for decades. The idea of the sequel has always been hit or miss, with some filmmakers wanting their best stories to be left at one, while studios insist on keeping their ideas alive. Naturally, this has been reflected in the quality of some movies, which can either delight or divide audiences.

While some sequels rank among the greatest and most successful films ever made, others are among the worst. In the middle, however, audiences have a long list of underrated continuations, some of which failed to live up to a predecessor while others were quickly overshadowed by the next entry. Some of these movies simply flew under the radar or weren't appreciated for their time, but have aged incredibly well.

Toonz Media Group has teamed with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts on “Minibots,” a new animated feature targeting family audiences, with “Mulan” director Tony Bancroft at the helm. The project, set for release in 2026, was unveiled for pre-sales at AFM 2024.

“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” scribe Michael Ferris wrote the screenplay, which follows three young geniuses at a summer robotics camp who create sentient mini robots. The story tracks their efforts to protect their creations from a powerful tech company seeking to acquire the technology.

Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar said the collaboration with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts “has been a fantastic experience,” expressing confidence in the film’s potential in the global family entertainment market, describing it as a “lively, fun adventure.”

John Adams of Evolutionary Films emphasized the project’s broad appeal: “‘Minibots’ is a story that connects with the entire family.

After the still entertaining but undeniably sillier Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, the Terminator franchise was ready for salvation. But what would be the next step? Arnold was fully engulfed in his political career; James Cameron would rather remake Piranha 2 than return; and per the usual for this franchise….no one even knows who owns the rights! This is What the F*ck Happened to Terminator Salvation.

A bit after Terminator 3’s release, both Nick Stahl and Claire Danes were recast to return as John Connor and Kate Brewster in the next installment of the franchise. Jonathan Mostow (director of Terminator 3) was also involved and helping with the script but a retread of Terminator 3 sounded dreadful. On top of that, the rights situation was once again a mess…. After months of fighting, lawsuits, and distribution hassles…. the rights to the franchise were again sold. This time,...

Halle Berry made a recent appearance for an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new movie Never Let Go. During the interview, host Jimmy Fallon pointed out that this year, 2024, marks the 20th anniversary of Catwoman - something that Berry herself celebrated with a recent post on social media in which she posed with a few rescue kittens.

When asked by Jimmy Fallon about what she remembered about making the film, Berry stated she “loved it” despite it being “panned” by critics. Once asked if she would don the cat suit again, Berry told Fallon “Maybe, if I could direct it.”

Could this be the star's way of leaving the door open for yet another appearance as the Pitof version of the character? The legendary actress is at a stage in her career where she can do whatever she wants, but even if she were to direct another Catwoman project,...

The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Terminator Zero, now streaming on Netflix.

Over the years, the popular Terminator Universe has been very divisive. The first two Terminator movies by James Cameron are universally beloved. The ones after, not as much. There was too much tampering with the timeline, paradoxes and reboots in the story that saw humanity needing to stop Skynet and the nukes that would bomb many nations in Judgment Day.

Well, the Terminator Zero anime attempts to streamline things by focusing on Cameron's movies. However, there are key elements that are taken from the films which 2019's Terminator: Dark Fate made non-canon. One of these threads is picked up and remixed from the cutting room floor of Terminator Salvation. And make no mistake, it does add tremendous nuance and unpredictability to the entire series.

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The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Terminator Zero, now streaming on Netflix.

One of the most intriguing aspects of Terminator Zero is the fact that Skynet isn't the only artificial intelligence in this narrative. This second AI is the entity known as Kokoro. It gives the franchise a fresh feel. 2019's Terminator: Dark Fate moved away from Skynet, admittedly, when it introduced Legion in a rebooted timeline.

But the existence of a second AI in this particular timeline is noteworthy because Skynet still exists. It's not defunct or replaced by Legion. With that in mind, here is a comprehensive analysis of Kokoro. And how she is being set up to change the property in a massive way.

What is The Purpose of Terminator Zero's Kokoro? Kokoro Was Meant to Battle Skynet

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Halle Berry's Catwoman is among the more polarizing comic book adaptations, as it was instantly met with fan backlash and negative reviews upon release. After two decades, director Pitof looks back on where the movie went wrong.

In honor of Catwoman celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Pitof spoke at length about the film in a new interview with CinemaBlend. Addressing the negative reception, Pitof said that the biggest issue can be traced to the script. According to the director, the screenplay still had not yet been finalized by the time shooting began, and this led to major problems in the editing process. Looking back at the ordeal 20 years later, Pitof suggested that the film could have been saved if there had been more time given to polish the script before rolling cameras.

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Without a shadow of a doubt, the Terminator franchise has been one of the most popular of all time. While the recent movies didn't get as much love, the James Cameron films remain top-tier stuff. To that point, Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day are regarded as some of the best action movies ever.

Now, Netflix is getting in on the sci-fi property. This comes via the anime, Terminator Zero. Interestingly, from the latest trailer, it looks like the war between man and machine will be taking shocking twists and turns in Japan. It foreshadows a ton of unpredictable swerves in a medium that holds so much potential for spectacle.

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Kevin Williamson is keeping busy like it’s 1998! Best known for writing Scream, Scream 2, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and The Faculty, producing Halloween H20 (while doing uncredited work on the script), and creating Dawson’s Creek, Williamson is currently gearing up to direct his second feature film, Scream 7. Back in February, we heard that he and his producer banner, Outerbanks Entertainment, were developing four major projects as part of an overall deal with Universal Television. One of those TV series projects, a crime drama called The Waterfront, was picked up by the Netflix streaming service back in May. Now The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Holt McCallany (The Iron Claw) and Maria Bello (A History of Violence) are set to star in that series!

Inspired by true events, The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North...

Halle Berry wouldn't mind returning to play an iconic comic book character once again. Just not the one you're thinking of. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Berry discussed her recent birthday, carrying the torch at the Paris Olympics, and celebrating the 20th anniversary of her DC Comics film Catwoman. DC fans may have tried to erase that film from their collective memory, but Berry hasn't, and insists she would be willing to reprise the role, under one condition.

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Catwoman is the story of shy, sensitive artist Patience Philips (Halle Berry), a woman who can't seem to stop apologizing for her own existence. She works as a graphic designer for Hedare Beauty, a mammoth cosmetics company on the verge of releasing a revolutionary anti-aging product. When Patience inadvertently happens upon a dark secret her employer is hiding, she finds herself in the middle of a corporate conspiracy.

Catwoman star Halle Berry remains eager to see her titular hero get another chance on the big screen following the film of the same name's box-office bomb. The acting legend claims she'd agree to return as Patience Phillips on one condition.

During an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Berry was asked about Catwoman and what it would take to play the character again after two decades. According to Berry, she'd jump at the opportunity to be Catwoman on-screen again if she could be behind the camera. "Maybe, if I could direct it," she said. Berry has directorial experience, having helmed the 2020 Netflix sports drama, Bruised.

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Halle Berry is leaving the door open to reprising her Catwoman role, which she portrayed in the 2004 film directed by Pitof.

The star of The Union hinted that there’s one way to get her to wear the catsuit again.

“Maybe, if I could direct it,” Berry told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show after the host asked her if she would reprise the superhero role.

During her appearance on the NBC late-night show, Berry also recalled the film on its 20th anniversary from the release.

Berry said she “loved it” and recalled critics “panned” the film. However, one thing gives the star vindication 20 years later.

“What I’m happy about is… the children have found it now on the internet,” she added. “The kids love it. So it’s so vindicating because now they’re saying, ‘It’s cool,’ and ‘What the heck was everybody’s problem with it?...

Catwoman star Halle Berry keeps purring for a potential return as the DC hero. The Academy Award-winning actor hopes for a second chance at portraying the character after the "unfair" treatment of her and the titular 2004 film.

Speaking to the Canadian Press at the premiere of The Union, Berry expressed her desire to reprise her role as Patience Phillips in another project following Catwoman's poor reception. When asked which of her past characters she'd like to bring back at some point, Berry said, "I would bring back Catwoman, if I really got a chance to. I think what happened to her the first time around was unfair." She also believes Catwoman deserves her flowers and would be more appreciated today, saying, "I think she's way underrated, and I would love to give it another shot."

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When Tim Burton's "Batman Returns" was released in 1992, it was received with — to this author's recollection — a mixed amount of enthusiasm. The film was a hit, making over $266 million on an $80 million budget, but Burton's vision was described by critics and some audiences as being too odd. It was a bleak and strange film about how heroes and villains are indistinguishable, both of them bizarre freaks in a film noir world defined by entropy. The most notable character from "Batman Returns" was Catwoman, played by a vinyl-clad Michelle Pfeiffer. Indeed, the character was so popular that Warner Bros. semi-announced a "Catwoman" stand-alone feature in 1993, set to re-team Pfeiffer and Burton.

That feature never came together. The script, written by Daniel Waters, was considered too "adult," and by 1995, Pfeiffer had lost interest. For a brief moment, Ashley Judd was slated to take over the role, but she also dropped out.

Academy Award winner Halle Berry has taken to social media to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her much-maligned comic book movie outing, Catwoman. Sharing a risqu photo, in which she sports a domino mask and shares the spotlight with a couple of newly adopted feline companions, Berry said she is honored to have been chosen to bring the DC icon to life, and thanked fans for finally embracing the movie. Even if it took a while.

And Still... meow! Its been 20 years today since I had the honor of bringing this iconic character to life. She will always be close to my heart and I will forever be Patience Phillips aka Catwoman! Thank you @missjee79! When these black beauties showed up in my yard searching for their mother, Jee helped us through the rescue process. Forever grateful!

Proving that she could still slip easily into the same revealing costume she wore 20 years ago in Catwoman,...

Catwoman continues to divide opinion 20 years after its release, with star Halle Berry bearing the brunt of its criticism. The Academy Award winner and a producer of the derided superhero film believe the furor surrounding the titular character's suit helped ignite the negativity.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Catwoman producer Denise Di Novi insisted that the backlash towards the movie began with Berry's revealing catsuit for the film, with an earlier version of the outfit leaking online and sparking fan outrage. "That was the first thing that started the negativity. It was an early shot before wed perfected it," she said. "A catsuit, by definition, everything is covered up. We thought itd be cool to be more rock & roll and bare. Halle was famous for wearing a bikini in her Bond movie, and we were like, why not? People had such a reaction to it, which is so ridiculous. We...

DC’s Catwoman has famously been regarded as one of the worst superhero films of all time. There are several reasons why critics and fans absolutely detest the film; ranging from the lack of substance, comic inaccuracy, and specifically, how much it relied on Halle Berry’s looks to carry the film. It is safe to say that the movie is nearly impossible to watch for anyone ever briefly familiar with Selina Kyle’s character.

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When a film is famously bad, it gets a little difficult to remember that the quality may not have always been like this. Naturally, when John Brancato, Michael Ferris, and John Rogers were writing the screenplay for the film, they had a completely different vision in mind.

It is concerning just how much the movie changed by the time it was in post-production,...

Even Catwomans own star Halle Berry thinks that the films purring plot was soft. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe should count themselves lucky today, because as bad as things have been with disappointing entries like The Marvels, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Eternals, the MCU still hasnt laid an egg quite like Catwoman. French filmmaker Pitofs take on the DC Comics anti-hero remains one of the worst superhero flicks of all time. And as Catwoman celebrates its 20th anniversary, Berry says, I always knew that was a soft superhero plight. The actress elaborated in an interview with Entertainment Weekly:

I always thought the idea of Catwoman saving women from a face cream felt a bit soft. All the other superheroes save the world; they dont just save women from cracked faces. I always knew that was a soft superhero plight, but at that time in my career,...

Halle Berry, a trailblazer in Hollywood, has fought hard for recognition and respect throughout her career, and she’s not done yet. Despite her efforts and successes, Berry is grappling with a lingering frustration: being blamed for the flop of her 2004 superhero film, Catwoman. The movie’s disastrous $16 million loss at the box office has been unfairly pinned on her, overshadowing her performance and the film’s broader issues.

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As a Black woman in a challenging industry, Berry’s struggle underscores the broader issues of unfair scrutiny faced by actors. Her critique highlights the need for more nuanced discussions about accountability and representation in Hollywood, pushing for a shift in how failure and success are attributed.

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Over the past three decades, few filmmakers have mastered their craft better than David Fincher. With a fastidious eye for framing and a deep focus on directorial details, Fincher has fashioned some of the most precisely orchestrated cinematic outings since his big screen debut in 1992. Yet, for most avid cinephiles and casual movie fans alike, Fincher will almost always be most associated with Se7en and Fight Club in the 90s and perhaps The Social Network and Gone Girl in the 2010s. If that’s an accurate assessment, then it begs the question – what is David Fincher’s all-time most underrated movie? While the recent release of The Killer is a worthy candidate, and a serious case can be made for Zodiac, The Game continues to be a criminally unheralded psychological thriller that, upon repeat viewings, toys and torments the audience with devious plotting and duplicitous tricks as only Fincher can forge.

The Game, a cult classic thriller from the 80s directed by David Fincher, will be adapted into a television series by Kevin Williamson, known for the Scream saga. The movie, despite being overshadowed by Fincher's other films, is still captivating and intriguing, which is why it was chosen for the television adaptation. This deal with Universal Television also includes a series adaptation of Rear Window and The It Girl, showcasing Williamson's creativity and success as a producer.

80s cult classic thriller directed by David Fincher, The Game, will become a television series thanks to the writer and producer of the Scream saga, Kevin Williamson.

The movie, which stars Michael Douglas, Sean Penn and Deborah Kara Unger, was the third project in Fincher's career as a director, after Alien 3 and Se7en, and just before Fight Club, which may have caused it to also be forgotten among his filmography. But...

David Fincher's The Game is getting a TV remake after nearly 30 years, and it could be even more terrifying in a modern context. Fincher has been critical of his work on the original movie, particularly the third act, but the themes of isolation and technology are perfect for a modern retelling. The updated version of The Game could explore how technology can be used against the central character, raising the stakes and capitalizing on suspenseful potential.

Nearly 30 years after the original movie hit theaters, David Fincher's The Game is getting a TV remake. The 1997 thriller revolved around Michael Douglas' Nicholas Van Orton, a wealthy investment banker who is invited by his estranged brother to take part in a mysterious game, resulting in a deadly web of paranoia and dark secrets being unearthed. Also starring Sean Penn and Deborah Kara Unger, the movie was considered a box office disappointment in...

Kevin Williamson is in his Universal TV bag.

The esteemed writer and producer of such juggernauts as Scream and The CW’s Vampire Diaries is developing several projects as part of his overall deal with the studio. Among them is a reimagining of the Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window which, according to Deadline, has set up shop at Peacock and will see him pen the script.

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Ever since he exploded onto the horror scene in 1996 by revitalizing the slasher flick with his screenplay for "Scream," Kevin Williamson has been one of Hollywood's go-to writer/creators for teen skewing films and television shows — and it all happened so fast. Within a span of three months, Williamson had "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Scream 2" tearing up the box office, and "Dawson's Creek" posting impressive Nielsen ratings for the WB.

He's had a couple of brief down periods, but he's never gone completely away (he rode out a rough creative run in the 2010s simply by having "The Vampire Diaries" on the air). Still, it's been a while since his name moved the needle in Hollywood, although his Covid-19 slasher "Sick" from 2022 did pretty well on streaming. But had the Gen X-er who'd connected so palpably with younger viewers for 20-plus years finally lost his touch?...

Kevin Williamson has set an overall deal with Universal Television, where he is developing four new series: adaptations of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film “Rear Window,” Ruth Ware’s 2022 book “The It Girl” and David Fincher’s 1997 film “The Game,” as well as an original series titled “The Waterfront.”

Williamson is known for launching the “Scream” franchise and creating “Dawson’s Creek” and “The Vampire Diaries among several other film and TV credits. He enters the deal along with his production banner Outerbanks Entertainment.

If greenlit, the “Rear Window” series will stream on Peacock. It is billed as a “reimagining” of the Hitchcock film, which follows a photographer who uses a wheelchair and begins spying on his neighbors through his window. Williamson serves as writer and will executive produce alongside Outerbanks’ Ben Fast and Davis Entertainment’s John Davis and John Fox. Mkt Productions also produces.

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Putting a fresh spin on one of the greatest movies of all time can’t be an easy task, but Kevin Williamson is up for the challenge. Deadline reports that the Scream writer is developing a TV series reimagining of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window, and I can already hear the cries of sacrilege.

Based on Cornell Woolrich’s 1942 short story It Had to Be Murder, Rear Window starred Jimmy Stewart as a photographer in a wheelchair who spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, played by Grace Kelly. To be fair, the iconic film was remade before with the 1998 made-for-tv movie starring Christopher Reeve. There’s also Disturbia, which was at least partially inspired by the Hitchcock film.

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Kevin Williamson, the prolific writer and producer, as well as horror veteran, has set up an exclusive deal at Universal Television to produce and distribute four high-profile projects ranging from horror, to thriller, to drama, according to an exclusive report by Deadline. The projects include Rear Window, a modern retelling of the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film, now in development at Peacock. The It Girl, inspired by Ruth Ware's novel and co-written by Sarah L. Thompson and Williamson, along with The Waterfront, derived from a new idea, are currently being introduced to the market. The fourth project, The Game, takes its cues from the David Fincher movie, with the film's original scriptwriters, John Brancato and Michael Ferris, handling the adaptation, and is currently under internal development.

Kevin Williamson, the writer of teen horror classics Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer, has been a staple in the world of film and television since the 1990s, and Deadline reports today that Williamson’s next venture partners him up with Universal Television.

Deadline reports, “Under an overall deal for Williamson and his production banner Outerbanks Entertainment, he already has four high-profile projects in development at the TV studio that run the gamut from thriller to murder mystery to a family crime drama.”

“They include Rear Window, a series reimagining of the Hitchcock classic, which has been set up at Peacock,” the site’s report from writer Nellie Andreeva continues. “The It Girl, based on Ruth Ware’s book, with Sarah L. Thompson co-writing alongside Williamson, and The Waterfront, based on an original concept, have been taken out to the marketplace, I hear. The fourth project, The Game,...

Exclusive: Prolific TV and film writer-creator Kevin Williamson has set up shop at Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Under an overall deal for Williamson and his production banner Outerbanks Entertainment, which was finalized in December, he already has four high-profile projects in development at the TV studio that run the gamut from thriller to murder mystery to a family crime drama.

They include Rear Window, a series reimagining of the Hitchcock classic, which has been set up at Peacock. The It Girl, based on Ruth Ware’s book, with Sarah L. Thompson co-writing alongside Williamson, and The Waterfront, based on an original concept, have been taken out to the marketplace, I hear. The fourth project, The Game, based on the David Fincher film with the movie’s original writers John Brancato & Michael Ferris executive producing, is in internal development.

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Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner has teamed up with The North Face to launch the brand’s new fall campaign, dubbed “It’s More Than a Jacket.”

The outdoor gear company released a video to kick off the upcoming line, available in stores and online later this month, which includes Zauner’s acoustic cover of Brandi Carlile’s beloved ballad “The Story,” from the songwriter’s 2007 album of the same name.

“It was a joy to take on the iconic ballad, ‘The Story,'” Zauner, who released the bestselling memoir...

Hollywood's worst movies and performances are about to be honored on TV. Comedy Dynamics is bringing The Razzies to TV for the first time in its nearly 40-year history. The parody awards show enjoys taking aim at the worst of the worst and nobody is safe. For instance, Donald Trump dominated this year's awards, taking home the Worst Actor award for his work on Death of a Nation and Fahrenheit 11/9 as himself. Holmes & Watson was also a big winner this year. The show will be able to be seen by anyone who gets the Comedy Dynamics channel.

The Razzie Awards were co-founded by UCLA film students and entertainment veterans John J. B. Wilson and Mo Murphy. The annual ceremony takes place in Los Angeles one day before the Academy Awards ceremony. The annual event has been making fun of the stuffier awards shows for decades and they're almost always a good time,...

Close-Up is a feature that spotlights films now playing on Mubi. David Fincher's The Game (1997) is showing March 23 – April 22, 2019 in many countries around the world.“...from any given body of fictional text, nothing necessarily follows, and anything plausibly may.”—William H. Gass, “The Concept of Character in Fiction”What is The Game? “The eternal question,” an unnamed character intones, when he is asked this by its newest player, Nicholas van Orton (Michael Douglas), a middle-aged millionaire unaccustomed to befuddlement. Mainstream critics, who similarly dislike being perplexed, didn’t quite know what to make of the film when it premiered in 1997: responses were tepid and noncommittal, and, despite its $100 million box office draw, it has long been considered a minor work in David Fincher’s oeuvre, ensconced between the seminal Se7en (1995) and the belatedly-loved Fight Club (1999). It is a film that is at once subtle and silly, whose perfunctory...

In what will come as a shock to probably nobody, The Emoji Movie has won the Worst Picture Award at the 2018 Razzie Awards. The T.J. Miller starring movie was destined for the award right from the start when it received an unprecedented zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes during its opening weekend. It has since climbed to a respectable six percent on the popular movie review aggregate website. In a statement, Razzies organizers branded the film a "talking poop opus," which is pretty much true except for the opus part.

The Emoji Movie took home Worst Picture along with a few other honors at the 2018 Razzie Awards. Worst Onscreen Combo also went to the movie, but it wasn't specific and just said that it went to any two Emoji characters on the screen together at the same time. The Emoji Movie also took home the Worst Director Award, which went to Anthony (Tony) Leondis.

Stars: Sam Worthington, Odeya Rush, Allen Leech, Tina Maskell, Eben Young, Stephanie Dooley, Eudald Font, Amy Landecker, Martin Compston | Written by John Brancato, Michael Ferris | Directed by Jonathan Mostow

Lucas, (Sam Worthington) is a solitary assassin who is hired to kill a young woman, Ella (Odeya Rush). When he can’t bring himself to pull the trigger the plan falls apart, setting in motion a twisted game of cat and mouse with both now marked for death. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the pair is relentlessly pursued across Europe, their only hope for survival lying in the exposure of those responsible for the brutal murder of Ella’s family…

Based on Kevin Wignall’s novel For the Dogs, The Hunter’s Prayer is a EuropaCorp-wannabe that sorely needed the guidance of Luc Besson and his team to pull this out of the by-the-numbers Bourne-inspired, generic action thriller doldrums within which it resides.

Stars: Jesse Metcalfe, Keegan Connor Tracy, Jessica Harmon, Dennis Haysbert, Marie Avgeropoulos, Teach Grant, Dakota Guppy, Stephen Lobo, Curtis Lum, Lee Majdoub, Luvia Petersen, Sandy Robson, Heather Roop, Patrick Sabongui | Written by Michael Ferris, Tim Carter | Directed by Pat Williams

There are a plethora of really shitty movies based on video games being released each year. None of them holding a candle to the source material it is based on. However each and every time I get suckered in because I want to be impressed by these attempts, as a movie fan and a gamer I need to be impressed. And let’s be honest, the premise of the Dead Rising games is just about absurd enough to work as a movie and with this being the second outing well have they learnt.

Based on the worldwide smash-hit video game series, Dead Rising: Endgame is the sequel to last years...

Dead Rising fans can look forward to two stocking stuffers this holiday season. In addition to Capcom unleashing the wisecracking wrath of Frank West in the new video game Dead Rising 4 on December 6th, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will also release Dead Rising: Endgame on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on that same day.

Press Release (via Home Theater Forum): Culver City, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2016) – Prepare for a nonstop assault of zombie-slaying action when Dead Rising: Endgame debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital December 6 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The action-packed sequel to Dead Rising: Watchtower chronicles the return of Jesse Metcalfe (“Dallas,” “Desperate Housewives”) as Chase Carter, an investigative journalist haunted by his past and now hunted by the military. After narrowly escaping a zombie quarantine, Chase—along with a group of dubious allies—slices, hacks and bludgeons his way through the zombie hordes that plague every corner of the abandoned city.

I don’t understand Crackle’s Dead Rising franchise. Capcom built this zany, wild video game universe that’d be perfect for a hybrid experience somewhere between The Warriors and 28 Days Later, yet these movies are generically neutered. References to original content are just lazy winks, while the whole “psychopaths” arc is completely abandoned in favor of a boring Zombrex conspiracy. I was hoping that Dead Rising: Endgame would atone for Watchtower‘s forgettable adaptation, but, unfortunately, new director Pat Williams falls victim to the same dull tricks from Zach Lipovsky’s first attempt.

Jesse Metcalfe once again stars as investigative journalist Chase Carter, who must journey into the heart of East Mission to stop General Lyons (Dennis Haysbert) from killing every Zombrex-using survivor. Since the first film, technology has been developed that releases Zombrex doses through an implanted chip, but Lyons wants to overload the system and use the...

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Ten days out from its anticipated premiere, we have a host of exclusive – and darn well stylish – character posters to share for Crackle’s flesh-munching sequel, Dead Rising: Endgame.

Due to make its bow via the streaming service on June 20, the horror actioner largely takes place in East Mission City, an area irrefutably crippled by the zombie outbreak. In a bid to quell that devastating pandemic, the government hatches a plan to send the undead packing, but it’s one that will also entail massive collateral damage – the death of millions of innocent people.

Taking a stand against that scorched earth tactic are your new favorite band of zombie hunters, with today’s exclusive batch of posters spotlighting Chase Carter (Jesse Metcalfe), General Lyons (Dennis Haysbert), Jordan (Keegan Connor Tracy) and wacky scientist Rand (Billy Zane). Following up on the largely successful Watchtower, it is Pat Williams...

“Friends don’t let friends go through Z Town alone.” Journalist Chase Carter and company return to East Mission City to slice and dice their way to the truth in the new trailer for Crackle’s Dead Rising: Endgame, the latest film adaptation of the popular zombie video game series.

Dead Rising: Endgame will premiere on the streaming network Crackle on Monday, June 20th:

Press Release (via TheFutonCritic.com): Culver City, CA (June 1, 2016) – Sony’s streaming network Crackle today released its first trailer and key art from the upcoming original movie Dead Rising: Endgame, set to premiere on Monday, June 20th.

Dead Rising: Endgame stars Jesse Metcalfe (“Desperate Housewives,” “Dallas”), Keegan Connor Tracy (“Once Upon a Time,” “Bates Motel”), Dennis Haysbert (“24,” Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), Marie Avgeropoulos (‘The 100’), Billy Zane (Zoolander 2, Titanic), and Jessica Harmon (“iZombie”). The film is based off of the popular...

Sony's streaming network Crackle has released the first trailer for "Dead Rising: Endgame," the upcoming sequel to the first "Dead Rising" film based on the popular Capcom video game franchise.

The film will premiere exclusively on Crackle on June 20th and stars Jesse Metcalfe, Keegan Connor Tracy, Dennis Haysbert, Billy Zane, Jessica Harmon and Marie Avgeropoulos. Pat Williams directs from a script by Michael Ferris ("Terminator Salvation").

Set in the zombie-infested quarantined zone of East Mission City, investigative reporter Chase Carter must stop a secret government conspiracy which will kill millions of innocent civilians in its attempts to quell the undead threat.

A sequel to Dead Rising: Watchtower is coming this way. The film is titled Dead Rising: Endgame. Several characters return to this second film including Chase (Jesse Metcalfe), Jordan (Keegan Connor Tracy) and General Lyons (Dennis Haysbert). And, the film's action-packed trailer shows Chase investigating another zombie infestation and government conspiracy. The entire trailer is hosted here. As well, the film's first poster is available here. The graphic shows the central characters, with various improvised weapons. Based on the popular game series, the movie poster for Dead Rising: Endgame also displays lots of blood splatter. More on the film is coming your way, before the June 20th release date. Release Date: June 20, 2016 (VOD, Crackle). Director: Pat Williams. Writers: Michael Ferris and Tim Carter. Cast: Jesse Metcalfe, Keegan Connor Tracy, Dennis Haysbert, Patrick Sabongui, Billy Zane and Marie Avgeropoulos. The film's first trailer is here: Source: Dead Rising:...

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The Dead Rising film sequel is almost here! Premiering this summer, Dead Rising: Endgame takes us back to the quarantined zone and stars Jesse Metcalfe, Keegan Connor Tracy, Dennis Haysbert, and Patrick Sabongui.

From the Press Release: “‘Dead Rising’ Feature Film Sequel, ‘Dead Rising: Endgame’ To Premiere On June 20th.

Based on the hugely popular Dead Rising video game franchise by Capcom, which has sold over 9.1 million copies worldwide, Dead Rising: Endgame drops us into the zombie-infested quarantined zone of East Mission City where investigative reporter Chase Carter must stop a secret government conspiracy which, though seemingly aimed at ending the country’s zombie epidemic, will also kill millions of innocent civilians. Jesse Metcalfe (“Desperate Housewives,” “Dallas”) returns to Dead Rising: Endgame as Chase Carter, the well-known television journalist who goes back underground to stop the military’s rogue operation and break the ultimate story. Keegan Connor Tracy (“Once Upon a Time,...

Re-enact the war against Skynet with the new Endoskeleton figure from Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys. Also: production details for Dead Rising: Endgame, a trailer for the horror thriller Chocolate Strawberry Vanilla, details on Laurene Landon (Maniac Cop 1 & 2) in Terror Tales, and the Scream Queen Stream.

Terminator: Genisys Figure: From Sideshow Collectibles: “In Terminator: Genisys, Judgment Day has arrived and more than 30 billion human lives have been lost in the attacks by Skynet. Survivors were captured and put into camps for extermination. In 2029, Human Resistance leader John Connor has led a final intense battle against Skynet and its menacing armies of Endoskeletons in order to eliminate the hellish artificial intelligence.

Sideshow and Hot Toys are pleased to officially present the new sixth scale Endoskeleton Collectible Figure from Terminator: Genisys.

The Endoskeleton collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of the terrifying robot from the film. It features...

Ducking out of a theatrical run in the vein of its predecessor, Sony’s Crackle and Legendary are partnering to release zombie-infested sequel Dead Rising: Endgame across streaming and video-on-demand services later in 2016, and it’s understood production is now officially underway on the film’s Vancouver set.

Continuing on the undead adventure, Jesse Metcalfe (John Tucker Must Die) reprises his Watchtower role as Chase Carter, now tasked with unravelling new mysteries that spawn a government conspiracy. In attempting to manufacture a cure, the plot description hints that the afflicted residents of East Mission City were instead used as the test subjects for Billy Zane’s “handsome, cruel” scientist, Rand.

Behind the lens, director Zach Lipovsky won’t return for Endgame and is replaced by Pat Williams (Cotinuum). That said, Crackle’s follow-up kept hold of its writing duo from the original, ensuring that both Tim Carter and Michael Ferris...

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Xander Cage edges closer to a return, as the cast for xXx 3 starts to come together...

It's looking like the long-mooted xXx 3 might finally be getting moving. Whilst Vin Diesel's immediate priority is to shoot Fast & Furious 8 ahead of its release next year, he's expected to film the third Xander Cage movie before 2016 is out (with Riddick 4 next after that). What's more, we've learned of some casting for the movie, that suggests it may well be full steam ahead for the xXx sequel.

Diesel will be reprising the role of Xander Cage, and he's set to be joined in the movie by Jet Li, Tony Jaa and Deepika Padukone. Their exact roles have not yet been revealed.

xXx 3 is set to be directed by D J Caruso, with Michael Ferris and John Brancato on scripting duties. More on the movie has we hear it.

Tony Jaa, Jet Li and Indian star Deepika Padukone have joined the cast of the third film in the "xXx" film series.

Entitled "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage," Vin Diesel returns to the role of the extreme sports enthusiast enlisted to become a secret agent which he first played in 2002. Samuel L. Jackson's Nsa agent Augustus Gibbons is also back, while Ufc Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor is said to have a role.

Michael Ferris and John Brancato ("Terminator Salvation") penned the most recent script draft with Neal H. Moritz to produce and D.J. Caruso set to direct.

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It's official: Vin Diesel will return as Xander Cage in, um, xXx 3: The Return of Xander Cage.

Last seen playing the extreme sports super spy - which is definitely a thing, by the way - back in 2002, this is the latest in an increasingly long line of Diesel-powered franchises.

While I was filming XXX, guys on set called me Air Diesel... The time to return has come. Filming starts December in the Philippines. #ILiveForThisShit

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Announcing the news on his Instagram page, Diesel said: "The time to return has come. Filming starts December in the Philippines. #ILiveForThisShit"

Previously, he didn't live for this shit, with the second movie in the series, 2005's xXx: State of the Union, helmed by Ice Cube and proving to be a critical disaster.

Diesel's return to one of his earlier works comes...

The company has wrapped up a slew of sales on Jonathan Mostow’s upcoming thriller starring Sam Worthington and Odeya Rush.

Principal photography is set to begin this week in Yorkshire on the story of a hitman who goes on the run across Europe with the woman he was hired to kill. Martin Compston, Amy Landecker and Verónica Echegui also star.

Paul Leyden, Oren Moverman, John Brancato and Michael Ferris adapted the screenplay from Kevin Wignall’s novel The Dogs.

Deals have closed in Germany (Square One), Latin America (Sun), South Korea (Focus And Company), South Africa (Ster Kinekor), Hong Kong and Taiwan (Sound Space), Switzerland (Ascot Elite) and former Yugoslavia (Blitz).

Sierra / Affinity licensed rights in Bulgaria (Tandem), Greece, India, Middle East and Turkey (Italia), Iceland (Myndform), Israel (United King), Indonesia (Pt Prima), Thailand (Mongkol), Malaysia and Vietnam (Roarlion) and Asia pay-tv (Star).

Financiers are Ingenious Senior Film Fund, Ingenious Project...