On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (November 29th, 2016) John Campea, Jeremy Jahns, Mark Ellis, Kristian Harloff, Ashley Mova and Wendy Lee discuss the following:
The release ofGhostbustersthis summer was intended to jump-start the franchise again but unfortunately didn’t hit with audiences and box office like Sony had hoped. As of now, no other movies appear to be on the horizon however, according to the director of the first two originalGhostbusterfilms, that may not be the case. Speaking to the Mr. Wavy podcast, via a report from Slash Film,Ivan Reitman did offer Ghostbusters fan a small glimmer of hopeby saying there are many more films in development.
Back in August of 2014, Universal and Imagine secured the rights to theAnne Ricevampire book seriesThe Vampire Chronicles.The studio then planned an interconnected movie serieswritten and directed byThe Fault in Our StarshelmerJosh Boone. Now, that planned has been scrapped as Rice herself took to Facebook to announce that she has regained the theatrical rights toThe Vampire Chronicles, adding that she now plans to turn the books into a prestige TV series.
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Jackie- A grieving Jacqueline Kennedy (Natalie Portman) examines her husband’s (John Carroll Lynch) legacy as the nation mourns his death.
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Lionsgate has released a couple new images of Rita Repulsa from the upcomingPower Rangers. FeaturingElizabeth Banksas the film’s villain, Rita will soon do battle with five ordinary high school kids from the small town of Angel Grove. Directed byProject Almanac’sDean Israelite, the movie is set to hit theatres on March 24th, 2017.
Variety reports thatLeslie MannandJohn Cenawill joinIke BarinholtzinThe Pact, produced by Point Grey’sSeth RogenandEvan Goldberg. The film follows three parents who, upon discovering that their daughters have made a pact to lose their virginities on prom night, go out and try and stop them before it’s too late. No release date has been set.
According to The Hollywood Reporter,Spider-ManactorTom Hollandis set to joinDaisy Ridleyin Lionsgate‘sChaos Walking. Holland will play the role of Todd Hewlitt, a boy living in a post-apocalyptic world where everyone can hear everyone else’s thoughts with constant, never-ending Noise; and a germ has supposedly killed all the women. One month from his birthday, Todd stumbles upon a spot of complete silence where he encounters Daisy Ridley’s Viola. The movie will be directed byDoug Limanwith a release date yet to be determined.
Daniel Fitzpatrick writes:
Hello Collider crew from Ireland. My question is about Galen Erso inRogue One. Do you think he will survive? There have been a lot of rumors of Jyn and her band of rebels dying but no so much Galen. Surely he would be useful to the rebels in destroying the Death Star inEpisode IVif he was alive? Or maybe he’s still in Imperial custody (if he’s not dead of course). Do you think he will survive the film?
Matthew writes:
At this point it seems inevitable thatChristopher Nolanwill win an Oscar, but with his many talents which category do you think he will win first: Best original screenplay, best adapted screenplay, best director, or best picture?
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