On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (November 21st, 2016) John Campea, Jeremy Jahns, Mark Ellis, Ken Napzok, Ashley Mova and Wendy Lee discuss the following:
StarWars.com announced Friday that the Mother of Dragons herself,Emilia Clarke, has joined the cast of theYoung Han Solomovie in an unknown role. She joinsAlden Ehrenreich’sHan Solo andDonald Glover’sLando Calrissian in thePhil LordandChris Millerdirected stand alone will include the character of Chewbacca. The movie is scheduled to hit theatres on June 22, 2025.
THR has confirmed thatJohn Wickco-directorDavid Leitchwill indeed helmDeadpool 2. The report claims that Leitch beat outSnow White and the Huntsman’sRupert Sanders,Cabin in the Woods’Drew GoddardandBansheedirectorMagnus Martens, who were on the “to-meet” list for Fox. However, after Leitch met withRyan Reynoldsin New York, he got the offer soon after. THR also reports that Fox and the producers are currently looking for another director to helmDeadpool 3but no names have been mentioned at this time.
It’s Monday which means it’s time for the weekend box office report brought to you by our friends at AMC Theatres. The wizarding world of Harry Potter is alive and well as the spin-offFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themdebuted with $75 million for an easy No. 1 spot at the box office.Doctor Strangetook the No 2 spot with $17.67 million, just beating Dreamworks’Trolls, which took the No 3 spot with $17.5 million.Arrivallanded in the No 4 spot with $11.8 million whileAlmost Christmastook the No 5 spot with $7 million.
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Variety reports that commercial directorSimon McQuoid, is in talks to helm theMortal Kombatreboot for New Line.James Wanis producing the movie andGreg Russois penning the most recent draft. McQuoid is an Australian filmmaker and one of the most in-demand commercials directors in the business, working on high-profile campaigns for PlayStation, Halo and other top brands. A release date for the reboot has not been set.
According to a report from THR,World War ZdirectorMarc Forsterhas come on board to directChristopher Robin, Disney’s live-action fantasy that centers on the human character fromWinnie the Pooh. The story will center on an adult Robin, now a businessman, who prioritizes work over his family when Winnie the Pooh appears needing help in finding his friends again. No release date has been set.
The very first footage from Sony’sSpider-Man: Homecomingwas unveiled to the lucky fans in attendance at Marvel’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con this year and now, according to ComicBook.com, the first full length trailer will be shown in theaters on Friday, December 16 attached to Disney’sRogue One: A Star Wars Story. Sony did not respond to a request for comment by the outlet so this should be classified as a rumor for the time being.
Bad news forStargatefans! A few years ago whenRoland Emmerichand producerDean Devlinannounced their plans to makeIndependence Day 2, the duo also revealed that they were working on aStargatereboot. As recently as this summer, Devlin revealed that in order to enact a plan that would include a new trilogy, they were going to be starting over with a reboot of the first movie. But nowthat plan appears to be dead in the water. Speaking with Empire, Devlin said everything with the project has fallen apart.
Chan Harris writes:
You guys are always awesome and I thank you for entertaining this question. You guys reported thatDaniel Craigis still in the running to reprise the role of 007, if he wants it. Personally, I’d prefer if he went out on a better note thanSpectre. You guys also mentioned some hopeful successors likeIdris Elba,Tom Hiddleston, andBenedict Cumberbatch. If Daniel Craig comes back for one more martini, who amongst the “hopefuls” do you think would make the best Bond villain?
Rocky Drago writes:
Greetings Collider Crew. In looking ahead to the films coming in 2017, I noticed on February 10 we have a major weekend at the box office with50 Shades DarkervsJohn Wick 2vsThe Lego Batman Movie. How you think each film is going to do opening weekend? Thanks & Bring on the Filthy!!!
