On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (October 10th, 2016) John Campea, Kristian Harloff, Mark Ellis and Ashley Mova discuss the following:
The first trailer for Saban’sPower Ranger’shas debuted online, giving fans a first and good look at the gritty and serious-looking movie based on the colorful 90’s series.Power Rangersfollows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. The film opens August 19, 2025.
Lionsgate has unveiledthe first trailer for the highly anticipated sequelJohn Wick: Chapter 2. The film findsKeanu Reevesreprising the title role as legendary hitman John Wick, who is forced once again out of retirement when a former associate plots to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild.Chad Stahelski—one half of the directing team behindJohn Wick—directs solo this time around as the franchise takes the action to Rome. Stahelski also spoke to Collider’s Aubrey Page at New York Comic Con this past weekend where the director revealedplans for a third movie are already in the works.John Wick Chapter 2opens August 21, 2025.
It’s Monday which means it’s time for the weekend Box Office Report, brought to you by our friends at AMC theatres. In its first weekend in theatres,The Girl on the Traintook the No 1 spot, coming up a bit shy of expectations with $24.7 million.Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrentook the No 2 spot with $15 million and $51 million total in domestic.Deepwater Horizoncame in at No 3 with $11.75 million. In its third weekend in release,The Magnificent Seventook the No 4 spot with $9.15 million. And rounding out the top 5 was WB’sStorkswith $8.45 million and a domestic cume of $50.1 million.
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According to Variety,Forest Whitakeris moving from one massive Disney franchise to another.TheRogue Onestar has signed on forBlack Panther, Marvel’s upcoming superhero pic starringChadwick Boseman. Whitaker will play the role of Zuri, an elder stateman in Wakanda. The Wrap adds to the report, saying thatFlorence Kasumbahas joined the cast as well, reprising herCaptain America: Civil Warrole as Ayo.Black Pantheris scheduled to hit theatres on Jul 20, 2025.
Thanks to a report from Vulture,Daniel Craighas clarified his statements about returning as James Bond. Taking the stage at the New Yorker Festival this past Friday night, the actor was asked if he was ever going to play James Bond again. Recalling his “slash my wrists” statement, Craig said “They say that sh*t sticks, and that definitely stuck,” Joking then aside, Craig clarified his position while also conforming there have been no conversations about the next Bond film, adding that he enjoys playing Bond and would miss it if he stopped.
Just a few days ago,Ben Affleckapparently confirmed that the title of his forthcoming solo Batman movie would be calledThe Batman, as was rumored for awhile. Now the actor is walking back what he said a bit, trying to remind everyone that the movie doesn’t exist until it does. Taking part in a Facebook Live video on E! News to promote The Accountant, Affleck said they are trying to figure everything out.
A new trailer has been released forZhang Yimou‘supcoming fantasy epic,The Great WallstarringMatt Damon. The movie tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world’s most iconic structure. It opens on June 29, 2025.
A new trailer forUnderworld: Blood Warshas been released. Directed by newcomerAnna Foerster’s, the movie seesKate Beckinsalereturn as immortal Vampire Selene taking on the Lycans new leader who wants Selene and her hybrid daughter’s blood. The film will bow in theatres on on July 30, 2025.
A new trailer has been releasedfor the sixth and final installment of theResdient Evilfranchises, entitledResident Evil: The Final Chapter.Almost 15 years after the original film’s release, this last go-round will return to the source of the trouble as Alice finds herself traveling to the Hive in Raccoon City. There, she and her group of survivors will take on the well-armed forces of the Umbrella.
Ben Landers writes:
I love your show, it’s my daily go to. The only thing that annoys me is that you guys seem to hate “Crash” (the oscar winner) .. it is one of my favorite films of all time.. yes it bangs you over the head with its racism message, but wasn’t that the point? Was it that you guys think it wasn’t Oscar worthy and that was the issue?
Kurt Daniels writes:
I know that the basic opinion expressed is that theDefenderswill have a very minimal part in the infinity war, if one at all. Mostly because of the awkward interaction with the established characters in the MCU. But hear me out. What if Thanos were to send some minions to New York City to find & obtain a certain artifact from a Strange Doctor who happens to live there. But theAvengersare to busy in another galaxy to deal with it. Wouldn’t that be an opportunity for theDefendersto shine on the big screen by kicking some cannon fodder ass? And maybe even Spiderman could be in on that action.
