On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (November 16th, 2016) John Campea, Jeremy Jahns, Jon Schnepp, Kristian Harloff, Ashley Mova and Wendy Lee discuss the following:
It looks as thoughThe Green Hornetis getting another go at it. Deadline reports that Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights toThe Green Hornetand taskedThe AccountantdirectorGavin O’Connorto direct. The film will overhaul the central hero of Britt Reid into an edgy one that is said to be the catalyst for a new franchise. O’Connor told Deadline that he has wanted to make this movie ever since he became a filmmaker and holds the character in higher regard over the likes of Batman and Superman. No release date has been set.
Variety reports thatSteve Carell is in talks to join the ensemble of Warner Bros big-screen adaptation of the popular video gameMinecraft. The game allows players to create their own avatars and build an environment using cubes in a 3D world as they battle nocturnal monsters. No word on the role Carell will play or who might join him the movie that is set to bow in theaters on June 16, 2025.
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Thanks to Entertainment Tonight,it looks as thoughMatt Damonwill cameo as hisOcean’s Elevencharacter in the upcoming spin-off/sequel:Ocean’s Eight. At the red carpet premiere forManchester by the Sea, Damon confirmed the part saying only that he’s doing a small bit in the movie. The film will be directed byGary Rossand centers around an elaborate heist staged at the annual Met Gala.Ocean’s Eightis scheduled to hit theaters on August 02, 2025.
In an interview with Vulture,Hamilton’sLin-Manuel Mirandarevealed he’s just begun developing a secret Disney moviefrom the ground up, which came about during his work on the upcomingMoana. Miranda revealed that it wasToy Story 4directorJohn Lasseterwho told him to meet withZootopiaco-directorByron Howardand the two sparked to an idea for an animated feature film. Miranda also cautioned that it could take years to bear fruit, given the slow nature of an animated production.
20th Century Fox has released a new red-band trailer forWhy Him?.The not safe for work look at the R-rated comedy is directed byI Love You ManhelmerJohn Hamburg, and starsBryan Cranstonas an overprotective father who clashes with his daughter’s billionaire Silicon Valley boyfriend,James Franco, over the holidays.Why Him?opens in theaters on December 23rd.
THR reports thatO.J.: Made in AmericadirectorEzra Edelmanis set to directThe Ballad of Richard Jewell, his first-ever narrative feature about the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing. Based on a 1997 Vanity Fair article, the story follows security guardRichard Jewell, played byJonah Hill, who discovers a pipe bomb at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Jewell’s quick thinking helped minimize the damage but soon, reports revealed that the FBI was looking into Jewell as a suspect. The public soon turned on the hero, even after he was formally cleared by the FBI. Jonah Hill will also produce alongsideLeonardo DiCaprio. No release date has been set.
Cam writes:
Hello from Manitoba Canada
If Disney does buy Netflix, what are the chances of a NetflixStar Warsshow? I would love to see a darkerStar Warsshow, perhaps set in the Old Republic era focused on the Sith. With any luck we could see Darth Revan brought into new canon. Love to hear your thoughts.
Tim writes:
I am looking forward to watchingDoctor Strangebut I am not sure how it will fit into the rest of the MCU. Someone with all this power should have no problem taking on the villains that the rest of theAvengerswould face. Now that you all have seen the movie what are your opinions on this? Thanks I love the show and all the shows that Collider produces.
