On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (April 12th, 2016) Mark Ellis, Jon Schnepp and Kristian Harloff discuss the following:
Early word out of the critics and industry screening ofCaptain America: Civil Warsays that there’s a lot to get excited about in the movie, especially with the debut ofChadwick Boseman‘sT’Challa, aka Black Panther. Though fans will finally get to meet Boseman’s Black Panther whenCivil Warhits theaters next month, his solo film is now gearing up production withCreed’sRyan Cooglerset to direct.While speaking toKevin FeigeforCaptain America: Civil War,Collider.con’s own Haleigh Foutch asked about the status of the Black Panther script, with Feige responding that not only is Coogler directing, he is also co-writing, as he did with his other projectsCreedandFruitvale Station. On the process of starting production Feige said they are starting very soon and a number of writers, including Ryan Coogler, are working on the script. They will begin filming next year.
Jon Favreau’sThe Jungle Bookdoesn’t hit theaters until this weekend and already there is a sequel in development. According to THR, Disney is in talks with director Favreau and screenwriterJustin Marksto return forThe Jungle Book 2. Their plan is to utilize the various stories written byRudyard Kiplingto adapt into the next chapter. No word yet if any of the A-list voice talent will be returning for the sequel but sources say that most likely, everyone will be back if the story calls for it. Disney’s live actionThe Jungle Bookhits theatres this Friday.
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A first look atKong: Skull Islandcame during the MTV Movie Awards witha new behind-the-scenes videogiving us a brief preview of theKing Kongreboot.Kings of SummerhelmerJordan Vogt-Robertstook on the blockbuster for the studio enlisting an ensemble of A-list actors led byBrie LarsonandTom Hiddleston.Straight Outta Compton’sJason MitchellandCorey Hawkinsalso star withSamuel L. Jackson,John Goodman,Thomas Mann,Toby Kebbell,Tom Wilkinson, andJohn C. Reilly.Kong: Skull Islandtakes place in the 70s during the Vietnam era, with Hiddleston playing a former British SAS officer and Larson playing a photojournalist. The two lead a team to the undiscovered Skull Island where they come face to face with none other than King Kong. Warner Bros. has already set plans in motion to cross this franchise withGareth Edwards’Godzillain an epic monster-on-monster fight slated for release in 2020. But first,Kong: Skull Islandwill open in theaters June 30, 2025.
The Russo brothersare making the tour of press promoting their latestCaptain America: Civil Warand in speaking with news outlets, the subject of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a hot topic, naturally, with many wondering howCivil Warset’s up their next directing project -Avengers: Infinity War. During a conversation with Comicbook.com directors Joe and Anthony Russo teased a lot of Marvel playerswith one being a particularly interesting one, namelyChris Pratt’sStarlord. During the interview, they were asked what characters they’re looking forward to working with that they haven’t already. According to Anthony Russo, the movies are a culmination of everything that’s happened in the MCU and they are a big fan of whatJames Gunnhas done and Star-Lord is a fantastic character. He also said that Chris Pratt is an awesome performer so they are very excited.
At the recent MTV Movie Awards,Star Wars the Force Awakenstook home a number of awards including one forDaisy Ridley’scharacter of Rey. Afterwards, in an interview on the red carpet, MTV correspondent Josh Horowitz asked Daisy abouther thoughts on the trailer forRogue Onewhich quickly turned to the fan’s theories of Felicity Jones’ character being Rey’s mother. Daisy debunked the theory immediately saying that just because they look alike does not mean they are related. When the subject of Rey’s parents came up, Daisy said that she does in fact know who Rey’s parents are and that it doesn’t matter, putting stress on the fact that her character is finding her place inEpisode VIIIrather than searching through her past.
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The Jungle Book- Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he’s ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.
Isaiah Belcher writes:
Hey Collider! What would you say are some of the most underrated comedies of the past decade? I would go withI Love You ManwithPaul RuddandJason Segal.
D’Erikius Dawson writes:
Hey collider,
I have a quick question, if theSimpsonsmade a movie with real actors, who do you think would be a good Homer Simpson?
P.S. I think Schnepp will be a great comic book guy in the movie
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