Deadpool proved once again that it is a franchise that loves to be in on the joke this week, with its own answer to the infamous Dune popcorn bucket that invites to cram that hand all the way down Hugh Jackman’s proverbial throat. And if that wasn’t enough for you to catch up on, we’ve got Lucasfilm taking a stand against bigoted backlash to The Acolyte, the long-awaited debut of Zelda Lego, and more. Check it out—James Whitbrook
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For years, fans have been trying to get Nintendo and Lego to team up on one particular adventure. From one failed attempt after another through Lego’s crowd-voted set series Lego Ideas, to official partnerships between the two on Mario and Animal Crossing sets, one white whale has always been out of sight: The Legend of Zelda. But, at long last, things have changed. - James Whitbrook Read More
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The Dune 2 popcorn bucket set the bar very, very low (in the best possible way) for in-theater hijinks and Deadpool has now added his own flair. Star and producer Ryan Reynolds took to social media Thursday to reveal the popcorn bucket for his new movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Hugh Jackman isn’t going to be happy about it. Here’s the reveal. - Germain Lussier Read More
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Lucasfilm has had what can, charitably, be described as a rocky history with how it has handled Star Wars frequently finding itself the target of the ever-evolving reactionary culture war. In fits and starts, the studio has struggled in defending stars and crew from harassment and baseless accusations, from the faux-outrage of John Boyega being cast as a Black Stormtrooper in The Force Awakens, all the way to its upcoming Rey film. But things have improved, to a point—and with its latest show, The Acolyte, the company is at least willing to acknowledge that it’s ready to defend its work from bad-faith bigotry. - James Whitbrook Read More
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Dwayne Johnson is back in the booth for the live-action Moana remake. Dafne Keen teases the aesthetic of her Acolyte Jedi Padawan, Jecki Lon. Plus, what’s coming on My Adventures With Superman. To me, my spoilers! - Gordon Jackson and James Whitbrook Read More
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After generations of adaptations skirted around him, Tom Bombadil is dancing a merry jig into the spotlight: when Amazon’s Lord of Rings show returns this August, it’s bringing the bizarre, mystically powerful forest-folk with it. - James Whitbrook Read More
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Last year, Lego returned after years away to the realm of Middle-earth, delivering one of the most remarkable sets it’s ever made in in Rivendell, a gorgeous tribute to The Lord of the Rings. Now, it’s headed there and back again, with a darker bent—but does heading to the land of Mordor, where shadows lie, reap the rewards? - James Whitbrook Read More
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You can certainly comb through the big streaming services—Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, Max—to get your horror-movie fix. But if horror is all you want, Shudder should top your list of subscriptions. It has an excellent library spanning many sub-genres, with classics and new releases alike. If you’re looking for a weird, wild way to wet your feet on Shudder, here are 10 to begin. - Cheryl Eddy Read More
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In April, activist investor Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners lost a proxy battle with the Disney Company. Peltz, a known associate of ousted Marvel Chairperson Ike Permutter, sought to push agendas supported by Trian Partners representing influence by Perlmutter (their silent partner) though his company—seeking to elect himself and former Disney Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo to the company’s board in a stand-off with Disney CEO Bob Iger. - Sabina Graves Read More
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The Evil actor chats with io9 about his character on the horror drama series. Evil’s new season is streaming on Paramount+.
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Everyone knows the magic of George Miller is his practical effects. The Max Max filmmaker loves to do actual stunts and capture them in-camera, and the results are masterful. But what maybe not everyone knows is that Miller’s films, in particular Mad Max: Fury Road and the new Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, have a ton of visual effects. Like, a lot. More than you can possibly imagine. He just doesn’t use them only in obvious ways. - Germain Lussier Read More
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Source: Gizmodo