On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (April 26th, 2016) Mark Ellis, Jon Schnepp and Perri Nemiroff discuss the following:
Nathan FillionandJames Gunngo way back after working together onSlitherand Gunn’s first superhero movie –Super. So it’s no surprise now to learn that Fillian will appear again in Gunn’s follow up toGuardians of the Galaxy. Sort of.Photos from the Atlanta set revealnot only an Earthbound sequence being shot, but a movie theater with posters for the Simon Williams Film Festival. Fans will recognize the name of Williams as the alter-ego of Marvel’s Wonder Man. The character began as a super-strong and invulnerable henchman for Baron Zemo (who’ll be inCaptain America: Civil Warplayed byDaniel Brühl), eventually becoming an actor and stuntman. The spoof movie posters feature Fillion as Simon in titles such asOh, Rebecca,Häxan 2, and a bio-pic aboutTony Stark. No word yet if this is the extent of Fillion’s role in the movie or if it’s setting the stage for his character later on down the line.Guardian’s of the Galaxy Vol 2will be released on August 12, 2025.
After the smashing success ofThe Jungle Bookand the live actionCinderellasurpassing expectations, Disney’s winning game of live action remakes and adaptations will continue moving forward, far into the future. In an announcement yesterday,Disney claimed five new datesto release three new “untitled” fairy tale movies along with two live action movies, also untitled. The five movies will most likely match up with some previously announced films in development includingCruella, a prequel to101 DalmatiansstarringEmma Stone,Ava DeVernay’sA Wrinkle In Timeadaptation,Tim Burton’slive actionDumbomovie,The Jungle Book 2andThe Jungle CruisestarringThe Rock,Maleficent 2withAngelina Jolieand a live actionTinkerbellmovie starringReese Witherspoon.
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Empire Magazine is moving on from their superhero coverage to busting some ghosts. TheGhostbustersremake directed byPaul Feigis currently featured on the cover of the upcoming issues, featuring the all-female cast with a familiar ghost taking center stage, Slimer. Along with the covers, a trio of banners were also released showing charactersKristen Wiig,Kate McKinnonandPatty Jones; accompanied by what appears to be some of their catchphrases. Along with Wiig, McKinnon and Jones, the movie will also starMelissa McCarthy,Charles Dance,Michael Kenneth Williams, andChris Hemsworth. The film opens in theaters July 15th.
THR is reporting that Sony is in the process of closing deals with directorRob Lettermanand writerDarren Lemketo return foranother round of thrills and chills in a sequel toGoosbumps. No word just yet on whetherJack Blackwill return as authorR.L. Stine, though as of now, reps are meeting with the studio and the plan will be for Black to return. No plot information on the sequel has been revealed.Goosebumpswas a solid performer for the studio, generating $80 million domestically and another $77 million internationally on a budget of $58 million. No release date has been set.
From a report in THR, Lionsgate is moving forward with its adaptation of the video game propertyBorderlands, hiringSection 6writerAaron Bergto pen the script. The project, based on Gearbox Software’s popular first-person shooter game that launched in 2009, sees a story set on a planet called Pandora, a frontier land that’s been abandoned by a mega-corporation. Arad Productions, run byAvi Aradand his sonAri Arad, is producing the film, which some describe asMad Maxin space. Sources say it’s expected to be an edgy, R-rated take on the material. There is still no word on a release date.
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Keanu- Recently dumped by his girlfriend, slacker Rell (Jordan Peele) finds some happiness when a cute kitten winds up on his doorstep. After a heartless thief steals the cat, Rell recruits his cousin Clarence (Keegan-Michael Key) to help him retrieve it. They soon learn that a thug named Cheddar (Method Man) has the animal, and he’ll only give it back if the two men agree to work for him. Armed with guns and a gangster attitude, it doesn’t take long for the hapless duo to land in big trouble.
Von Curtis writes:
Hey guys love all the shows on collider, can’t go a day without watching movie talk. My question is about the upcomingSeth RoganandEvan GoldbergfilmSausage Party. If the film is as good as the trailer is making it out to be, does it have a shot at winning an Oscar for best animated feature film or would it not even be recognized due to the fact that it is an R rated film and most animated films tend to be more child friendly? Thanks and keep up the good work.
Redmond Perone writes:
Hello everyone,
Been a long time viewer. My question is aboutLouis CK’ssupposed filmI’m a Cop. I remember you all discussing it when it was first announced but, there hasn’t been any news about it since. Have you heard anything. Is it still coming out? Thanks.
