On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (March 1st, 2016) Mark Ellis, Jon Schnepp and Kristian Harloff discuss the following:
Lionsgate has officially announced the start of production and plot synopsis for theirPower Rangersmovie entitled:Saban’s Power Rangers. The movie will bring back the original character names of Jason, Billy, Kimberly, Trini and Zack along with villain Rita Repulsa played byElizabeth Banks. The story will feature the five normal high school kids who become something extraordinary when their small town of Angel Grove is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. The movie will be released July 28, 2025.
Two weeks back, production onStar Wars: Episode VIIIwas announced with a short teaser video of directorRian Johnsonshooting a scene withMark HamillandDaisy Ridley. Since then, speculation has pointed toEpisode VIIIbeing the firstStar Warsmovie to pick up directly after the end of the previous. MTV caught up with Ridley on the red carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday night where she seemingly confirmed the idea, saying they have been rehearsing a lot and how crazy it was to shoot the same scene with a different crew of people. When they asked if Luke Skywalker would be more involved this time Ridley added, “Luke is so cool in this one. Really.”
Episode VIIIwill debut in theatres December 15th2017.
Over the weekend, newly releasedGods of Egyptpulled in just over $14 million at the box office on a budget of over 140 million. With negative reviews coming from a majority of reviews directorAlex Proyas has taken to Facebook to defend his movie in a long rant aimed squarely at every critic who didn’t like his film. Within the epic long post, Proyas calls modern film critics “Less than worthless” and “Diseased vultures pecking at the bones of a dying carcass.” The Facebook post is still up for all to see at this moment.
BUY OR SELL
While on the red carpet for the Academy Awards, MTV news caught up withSpotlightactorLiev Schreiberand asked himabout the possibility of appearing as Sabretooth again inWolverine 3. Though it’s still a bit early to discuss casting, Schreiber did confirm that he has been contacted byHugh Jackmanabout the possibility. He told MTV news that Hugh Jackman talked about theOld Man Loganstory and said it’s very appealing. No plot details as of yet forWolverine 3though Jackman did tease theOld Man Loganstoryline at Comic-Con this past summer.Wolverine 3doesn’t have an official title but is scheduled for release on August 21, 2025.
Many fans ofGeorge Millerhave wondered about his failedJustice Leaguemovie that almost made it to filming before being abruptly cancelled. And now, thanks to a tip from a casting call looking for small parts and extras onJustice League Part 1, the film’s credits list none other than George Miller as a producer alongsideBatman v SupermanproducersCharles RovenandDeborah Snyder, who will also be back forJustice League. Miller was once rumored to take the helm onMan of Steel 2but no news on that front has come to fruition.
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Opening this weekend isLondon Has Fallendirected byBabak Najafithe sequel toOlympus Has Fallen. The story is about the death of the British prime minister which leads to the world’s most powerful leaders gathering in London to pay their respects. Without warning, terrorists unleash a devastating attack that leaves the city in chaos and ruin. Secret Service agent Mike Banning, played byGerard Butler, springs into action to bring U.S. President Benjamin Asher, played byAaron Eckhart, to safety. When Asher falls into the hands of the sinister organization, it’s up to Banning to save his commander-in-chief from a horrible fate.
Matthew Yamasaki writes:
I would like to know what your thoughts were on actor or actresses careers post comic book films? For example,Tobey Maguirekinda disappeared post hisSpider-Manrole, and we kinda got a taste of whatRobert Downey Jr’scareer would look like post Tony Stark with the box office performance ofThe Judge. Do actors likeChristian BaleorAndrew Garfieldstill have a fighting chance now that they’re both done withBatmanand Spider-Man? Thanks for taking my question and keep up the great work!
Drew Lorenz writes:
Hey guys! Last week I was lucky enough to attend a pre-screening forTriple 9, BEFORE all of the reviews broke out. I absolutely loved the movie, and was discouraged when I noticed the score was “Rotten” on Rotten Tomatoes. Do you all think that Rotten Tomatoes scores are a fairly accurate rating system to go by when choosing which ticket to buy everyFriday? Or do you think the system is flawed? Personally, I feel that a 50% rating means the movie is mixed, and that you could either love it or hate it, not that the movie FAILS at doing its job. Just wanted your thoughts! Love the show.
