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Independent video game developer Gunzilla Games has hired movie directorNeill Blomkampas the company’s new Chief Visionary Officier (CVO). Blomkamp is known for his work as both director and co-screenwriter of sci-fi epicDistrict 9. His first task in his new role will be to work on a new as-yet-untitled AAA multiplayer shooter title. Along withDistrict 9, Blomkamp has directed a range of popular science fiction titles.Elysiumsaw Matt Damon seek to bring equality to a world where the rich live as kings on a man-made space station, while the poor languished on a ruined Earth below....

In not one, but two newStar Warscomic books, Han Solo is featured shirtless. The shirtless Solo is starting to make waves amongst certain factions of fans, who have finally seen the inspiration for the now-famous meme of the shirtless Ben Solo inThe Last Jedi, which has come to be known as Ben Swolo. Marvel comics is doubling down on their sexy version of the iconic character, both young and old, going as far as to plant the romantic seeds between Leia Organa and Han....

Hanukkah (or, more traditionally, Chanukah) begins on Sunday, December 18 this year and ends in the evening of Monday, December 26. Compared to the myriad movies about Christmas, there is a significant lack of representation of Hanukkah in film. When you search for films about Hanukkah, you will generally findfilms with Jewish characters, not movies which are literally about the holiday, which has to do with the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the Maccabean Revolt....

The most disliked adoptive parents in young adult fiction have just been cast, as HBO’sHarry Potterreboot series has found its Dursleys. The cast list for the new reboot series is growing larger with each passing month. Fans already know who will play the core faculty at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and, most recently, the iconic trio, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, were also cast. Before Harry was enrolled at Hogwarts, he had to be rescued from his wicked relatives, and we finally know who will bring the despised Dursley family to life in the show....

Halloweenis coming to 4K Ultra HD just in time for the holiday its named after. The originalJohn Carpenterhorror classic defined the slasher genre upon its release in 1978 and has hardly aged a day, in terms of its effectiveness, in the 40 years since it first made its way to theaters. But times have changed and movie lovers are used to watching stuff in high definition these days, with 4K Ultra HD being the latest innovation for cinephiles....

A couple of key returning cast members have boardedJurassic World 3. It’s been revealed that Jake Johnson and Omar Sy, who both appeared in 2015’s Jurassic World, will be reprising their roles in the upcoming sequel. They join an increasingly stacked cast that will be bringing in members from all corners of the franchise, as well as several new faces. According to a new report, bothJake JohnsonandOmar Syhave signed on to return to the dino-filled universe....

Justice Leagueactor Ray Fisher recently accused Joss Whedon, who took over directing duties from Zack Snyder for the 2017 cut of the film, of ‘gross and unprofessional behavior on set’. Since then, fans have been clamoring for Fisher to provide evidence to substantiate his claims. During a recent Q&A video for Instagram, Fisher explained the legal issues that are stopping him from speaking more freely. “I am still very much under contract and I am still very much under Non-Disclosure Agreement....

After helping directorColin Trevorrowbuild the story for Universal’s mega-blockbusterJurassic World, Warner Bros. is bringing on screenwriterDerek Connollyto write the script forKong: Skull Island.The Hollywood Reporterreveals that the writer is coming in to do some last-minute work on the script, as the studio continues casting, leading up to an October production start date. Production will start in Hawaii, with the adventure then moving to Iceland and Vietnam. Kong: Skull Islandwas first announced atComic-Con 2014, revealed as a a bold new take on the mythos of King Kong....

Kurt Russellis going to bat for fired filmmakerJames Gunn, who directed him in last year’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Russell doesn’t directly address Disney or ask for the studio to give Gunn his old job back. Russell won’t be returning inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3for obvious reasons if you’ve seen the movie, which tears his character apart. But Russell does feel everyone is getting a little too overly sensitive....

Exactly a year ago today, directorJames Gunnstarted production onGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Now, we are just a few short months away from seeing Rocket, Drax, Star-Lord, Gamora and yes, Baby Groot on screen in the highly-anticipated sequel. To fuel the already burning excitement fire that most Marvel fans have going, the director has shared some brand new photos from theGuardians of the Galaxysequel. James Gunndecided to share a behind the scenes photo from the first day of production onGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

Leonardo DiCapriofinally won his sorely deservedOscarlast year, but he appears to be choosing his next starring role very carefully. It appears that if Paramount Pictures has their way, we may finally know what his next movie could be. The studio is currently trying to acquire the screen rights to the novelTruevine: Two Brothers, A Kidnapping, And A Mother’s Quest; A True Story Of The Jim Crow SouthandLeonardo DiCapriois being eyed to star in it....

Nielsen has released figures for the Top Ten original streaming programs for the week of June 7th, and as you would expect Disney+ and Marvel showLokiappears on the list, managing to land in third place. The number one and two spots were taken bySweet ToothandLuciferrespectively, but fans of the God of Mischief should not be too downhearted by this, because with a little bit of trickery - or looking deeper at the numbers behind the top three shows - it is clear to see that there is only one winner on the list....

It’s been an exciting week forStar Warsfans with the premiere ofThe Last Jeditrailer atStar Wars Celebrationlast weekend, getting fans into a fever pitch of excitement and fan theories. In addition,Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyhas recently been released to the home video/streaming market where it continues to be a giant success, which was a gamble thatDisneyprofited off of in a major way. With the success ofRogue One, it seems that Disney is ready to look into thefuture of more Star Wars spin-offsafterEpisode IX....