On this episode of Collider Movie Talk, John Campea, Mark Ellis, and Jon Schnepp discuss the following:
A few weeks ago it was being reported thatMission: Impossible - Rogue Nationdirector and co-writerChristopher McQuarriewas in talks to helm the upcomingMission: Impossible 6. Now, McQuarrie has taken to twitter to announce he has agreed to direct the next installment of theTom Cruisefranchse when he tweeted: “Mission: Accepted”. Mission Impossible 5 took in over $682 million at the worldwide box office.
On yesterday’s Movie Talk we discussed howZoolander 2set a new record for comedy trailers with over 52 million views in its first week. Now another trailer record has been set with Disney announcing their newCaptain America: Civil Wartrailer had 64 million views in just its first 24 hours. That destroys Marvel’s previous record ofAvengers: Age of Ultronwhich had 31 million views in its first 24 hours.
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For years now Morgan Creek has been trying to get a biopic ofTupac Shakur off the ground with little success. Up to now directors such asCarl Franklin,John Singleton, andAntoine Fuquaall boarded the project at one time or another and all eventually dropped out, with Singleton himself saying “The people involved aren’t really respectful of the legacy of Tupac.” Time is now running out as Morgan Creek will lose the rights to Tupac’s music if a film isn’t in production by the end of the year. Now it’s being reported that Morgan Creek is looking at signing music video directorBenny Boomto get the process moving.
Yesterday a new spot for the highly anticipatedBatman V Supermanhit the web showing Batman/Bruce Wayne in chains as a prisoner of Superman and his soldiers. The spot culminates in Superman tearing off Batman’s cowl and the two starring off at one another. It’s been reported that a new full trailer forBatman V Supermanwill arrive on Wednesday.
A new report from Variety is claiming thatEx MachinaandThe Danish Girl starAlicia Vikanderhas signed on to co-star with the previously-announcedJames McAvoyin the new filmSubmergence. The romantic thriller will revolve around two lovers separated by thousands of miles who think back to their intense romance as they navigate life-or-death situations, with her exploring the ocean floor in a submersible and he held captive by jihadists in Somalia.
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The lone wide release film this week is the new holiday horrorKrampus. While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel home, mom (played byToni Collette), pop (played byAdam Scott), sister and brother must band together to save one another from a monstrous fate.
Jesus Fernande writes: Greetings from Mexico ! Are there any updates on theBeetlejuice 2movie that was being developed ? Thank you and keep being awesome!
