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Guillermo Del Toro Purposely Changed Up The Classic Pinocchio Story To Be ‘Contrarian’ Netflix By Matthew Bilodeau/Oct. 10, 2022 8:30 am EST Adapting literary fairy tales from the page to the screen is a colossal task because it presents the filmmaker with a challenge to capture the spirit of the source material while bringing their own brand of imagination. Based on Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” the story of a wooden boy coming to life has had so many different interpretations across so many different mediums....

His Dark Materials Showrunners On The Difficulties Of Adapting The Final Book In The Trilogy [Exclusive Interview] HBO By Jamie Gerber/Dec. 5, 2022 1:44 pm EST We’ve waited two long years to see how HBO’s adaptation of “His Dark Materials” will wrap up Philip Pullman’s epic trilogy, and the show finally returns tonight with the fate of multiple worlds hanging in the balance. The series has a tough task in taking on “The Amber Spyglass,” making for an incredibly ambitious third and final season....

How The Films Of 2022 Criticize Cinema While Celebrating It Universal By Bill Bria/Dec. 16, 2022 1:00 pm EST Have you ever been on a film set? If you have, you know what a surreal experience it can be. Doesn’t matter if you know the people making the movie or the material; the very nature of what goes on there, the hurry-up-and-wait work environment dedicated to capturing images and moments that are a willful fabrication of reality, is contradictory enough to create a mild existential crisis if considered too closely....

‘The ugly American at his ugliest’ Independent publisher Grove Atlantic describes “Queer” as “a haunting tale of possession and exorcism,” with the metaphorical exorcism, in this case, presumably being that of Lee’s heroin dependency. I’m only familiar with the work of William S. Burroughs, like “Naked Lunch,” through reputation, but “Queer” would certainly mark a departure for Craig. After playing a womanizing secret agent and action hero for 15 years, the actor retired from the role of James Bond last year with “No Time to Die” and has since taken steps to shed some of his 007 image....

1994’s Fantastic Four was never meant to be released New Horizons The “Fantastic Four” franchise seems to be cursed. Tim Story’s “Fantastic Four” and “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” were not well received by fans or critics. Josh Trank’s “Fantastic Four” fared even worse. While there is some hope for MCU’s upcoming “Fantastic Four” reboot, the film’s release has been pushed back in Disney’s calendar shuffle. But it’s not the first time a “Fantastic Four” movie has had a storied production....

Pollock Was A Decade-Long ‘Obsession’ For Actor-Director Ed Harris Sony Pictures Classics By Christian Gainey/Sept. 9, 2022 1:35 pm EST Today, many consider Jackson Pollock to be one of the greatest painters to have ever lived. His famous drip technique is recognized as a revolutionary turning point in abstract art, and his paintings sell for many millions of dollars, but the artist never experienced that kind of financial success during his lifetime....

Robert Rodriguez Went The Extra Mile To Get His Alita: Battle Angel Director Gig 20th Century Studios By Lyvie Scott/July 27, 2022 3:19 pm EST If the stretch of time between the 2009 phenom “Avatar” and its forthcoming sequels is any indication, James Cameron has zero problem waiting for technology to catch up to his vision — or even helping things along where he can. Cameron is a filmmaker who knows what he wants, and isn’t afraid to wait for ideal conditions....

Disney By Jamie Gerber/Oct. 14, 2022 4:44 pm EST Spoilers for “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” follow. From its first episode, “She-Hulk” presented itself as something different in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I know what you’re thinking: every new MCU project purports to be the one that’s going to shake things up. “She-Hulk” may not alter much outside of Jennifer Walters’ (Tatiana Maslany) world, but that’s part of what makes it so great....

Yes, it’s too soon CJ Entertainment I’m personally conservative with doling out 5-star ratings. Even when a first-time watch bowls me over, it takes a rewatch, or at least a couple days’ consideration, for me to use the M-word. That’s why I’m sympathetic to the “yes” crowd, who think a film needs to marinate in the public consciousness before it can stand alongside titans. Time is one of the few objective measurements of art....

Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Includes One Of Its Funniest And Most Deep Cut References Paramount By Witney Seibold/Sept. 22, 2022 9:00 am EST The central joke of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” is that a career in Starfleet, however dazzling on the page, is still full of petty, garbage jobs that no one necessarily wants. In the fifth episode of season 3 of “Lower Decks” — called “Reflections” — Ensigns Boimler (Jack Quaid) and Mariner (Tawny Newsome) are tasked with working a Starfleet recruitment booth at a futuristic jobs bazaar....

Why Hellraiser’s Cenobites Are Some Of The Greatest (And Weirdest) Horror Characters Of All Time New World Pictures By Witney Seibold/Sept. 21, 2022 4:50 pm EST Clive Barker’s novella “The Hellbound Heart,” first published in 1986, tells the story of a man named Frank who has experienced everything he feels he can sexually. In seeking a more intense experience, he turns to a mystical puzzle box, said to offer the ultimate sensual pleasure....

Why The Action In Naruto Looks So Good Viz Media By Debopriyaa Dutta/July 12, 2022 1:23 pm EST Masashi Kishimoto’s “Naruto” continues to compel manga readers thanks to the franchise’s complex worldbuilding and many, many beloved characters, and the subsequent anime adaptations (“Naruto” and “Naruto Shippuden”) only helped cement Kishimoto’s legacy. The enduring appeal of the “Naruto” franchise can be attributed to a lot of factors, including a protagonist who is equal parts heroic and knuckleheaded; a dense, interconnected world with meaningful stakes; and layered character dynamics worth rooting for....

Will Netflix’s Resident Evil Series Get A Second Season? Netflix By Eric Vespe/Aug. 26, 2022 7:00 pm EST The short answer to the question posed by the headline is: no, “Resident Evil” is not getting a second season. The reason for this will probably not surprise you. Deadline has the story that Netflix is not moving forward with “Resident Evil” season 2 and also revealed some curious details about the decision behind that....

Working With Tom Cruise On Knight And Day Taught Paul Dano An Important Lesson About Stunt Acting 20th Century Studios By Rafael Motamayor/Oct. 30, 2022 6:00 pm EST Tom Cruise has had a fascinating career full of highs and lows. Arguably the biggest movie star working today, Cruise has collaborated with some of the biggest auteurs in Hollywood and always finds new ways to put his life on the line for our entertainment....

Andor Episode 7 Introduces Us To The Star Wars Equivalent Of A Sandals Resort Lucasfilm By Jenna Busch/Oct. 19, 2022 3:58 pm EST Have you been thinking about a beach vacation? Are you dreaming of sandy shores, a relaxing hotel, and some drinks poolside? Take a break, and come to the all-inclusive resort planet Niamos! They have everything here, from beach sports to lounge chairs to great spots to watch the sea roll in and out....

Bullet Train Tops The Box Office Again, But Universal’s Hot Streak Is The Real Story Sony Pictures By Ryan Scott/Aug. 15, 2022 12:47 pm EST All things considered, it was a pretty darn quiet weekend at the box office — especially considering how robust the summer has been overall. Yet, Hollywood still seems to have cold feet on some level and left August largely bare in terms of big new releases....

‘How do you take something so iconic and do it again?’ Hulu Obviously Doug Bradley’s shoes are an impossible fill, so going in a different direction, I think, was a brilliant choice. I apologize for making you answer this in front of Jamie, but what was it about her that made you go, “That’s it, that’s the one?” Bruckner: Well, we were nervous about that for all the reasons you mentioned....

Does Avatar: The Way Of Water Have An End Credits Scene? A Spoiler-Free Guide 20th Century Studios By Demetra Nikolakakis/Dec. 14, 2022 2:24 pm EST When it comes to the “Avatar” franchise, James Cameron has realized that good things are worth the wait. After the first movie’s unprecedented success, the director decided to plan out an entire saga of sequels at once, no matter how long it would take — a respectable decision in an era where sequels often feel disjointed....

Helen Mirren On Her 1923 Character, How Taylor Sheridan Writes Women, And The American West [Interview] Paramount+ By Jenna Busch/Dec. 14, 2022 3:00 pm EST The following post contains minor spoilers for episode 1 of “1923.” The second “Yellowstone” prequel, entitled “1923,” is almost here. Audiences are about to get a look at what took place 40 years after the events of “1883,” with this new series passing the torch to Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) and his wife and matriarch of the family, Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren)....

What would Kyle Gallner like to see in a sequel? Paramount If a second “Smile” movie continues the story, it would almost be an insult if Gallner wasn’t involved. His character Joel is a crucial part of the plot who’d have to be addressed in a sequel. Gallner has a good idea about where and, specifically, when the story could take place. He tells /Film: “I think there is something interesting to picking up a film like that almost immediately after....