Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is set to introduce some incredible characters to James Gunn's film UDC with incredibly talented actors cast in the roles. The theatrical side of the DCU is expected to begin in 2025 with the release of Supermanbut equally exciting and in another part of this universe is the Supergirl film slated for release in 2026. While Clark Kent is usually the Krypton who takes center stage in DC stories, his older cousin, Kara Zor-El, is often ignored or underrated. Hopefully the 2026 film can finally change that and give comic book fans a Supergirl worth celebrating.…
Author: Ben Gibbons
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place reboots a beloved Disney show, but the new cast has a lot in common with its predecessors. Wizards of Waverly Place . It has been more than a decade since Wizards of Waverly Place ended in 2012, and the subsequent one-off special, Return of the Sorcerers: Alex vs.but now the show is finally back. However, considering the interval between shows, the cast grew and, as a result, it was not possible to bring everyone back. Despite this, the new series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Placefeels eerily similar to the original show, and for good reason. Throughout the…
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was one of the most ambitious entries in the series, but it also laid the groundwork for the future of the films. The original Planet of the Apes The 1968 film broke new ground in science fiction by presenting a primitive world ruled by apes, but the big reveal at the end of the first film reshaped the entire meaning behind the films. As the series progressed, it built on this incredible narrative, so rebooting the franchise in 2011 was always going to be a struggle. In fact, when legendary film director Tim…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for Maxxina.MaXXXine It's the perfect starter at Ti West's X trilogy to include several popular songs, and the film makes great use of music. Ti West is the hands-on creative behind X trilogy of films, which began with X in 2022, followed by Pearl later that year, and 2024 MaXXXine. Each film features Mia Goth as the protagonist, and she occasionally appears as multiple characters. Meanwhile, Ti West took on the role of director, writer, producer, and editor, while also bringing in Tyler Bates as composer for each entry, along with some additional help along…
Ryan Murphy's haunting anthology series, American horror story featured some incredibly talented actors, but after seeing Finn Wittrock in another horror thriller, it's clear he's an exceptional villain. AHS helped highlight incredible talent, old and new. Thanks to the series' changing format with an entirely new story each season, the cast has the opportunity to explore various characters and play the roles of heroes and villains between different seasons. However, an underrated talent who first appeared in AHS season 4 has mostly played villains within the context of the series... until now. Finn Wittrock has been cast as antagonist Richard…
The next Superman (2025) film will be a new beginning for the UDC and director James Gunn has already promised that it won't be long before the trailer is shared with the world. James Gunn began working with Warner Bros. in DC films in 2018. His work on The Suicide Squad led to the popular writer and director having the opportunity to further expand on these characters with the show Peacemakerbefore being announced as the new co-CEO of DC Studios in 2022, and tasked with reinventing the entire DCEU. As a result, Gunn laid out plans to start over and…
Hitpig was intended to become a successful family-friendly animated film, but the film missed the mark. When it comes to animated family films, they have several hurdles to overcome to please and entertain audiences of all ages while still providing excitement, fun, and an engaging story. However, Hitpig seems to have bet on silly humor and left the film with an unpleasant and unenthusiastic story that, despite the novelty of a bounty hunting pig, cannot compensate for a film without risks. Director Cinzia Angelini, David Feiss Release date April 19, 2024 Studio(s) Adventure Distributor(s) Sky Writers Berkeley Breathed, Dave Rosenbaum,…
Summary Gravity, Interstellar, and The Martian revitalized space movie genre in early 2010s with stellar achievements. Despite following films like Oblivion & Geostorm, the popularity of the genre has grown due to lack of innovation. Non-franchise space movies provide unique, awe-inspiring experiences, but the genre is unlikely to see a resurgence. Hollywood is built on trends, and about a decade ago, it was on a hot streak with glamour Space moviesBut that trend has been steady in the past. It makes sense for Hollywood to follow what's trending, and this has led to some really exciting eras in film, with…
Stanley Kubrick is one of the most iconic and legendary directors of all time, but from 1952 to 1999, he only directed 13 feature films, which speaks to the time and care he puts into each project. Stanley Kubrick was born in 1928 in New York City. He had a strong interest in film and photography from a young age, and began working as a professional photographer before starting to make his own short films in the early 1950s. It was also at this point that Kubrick began to make connections in the film industry that helped him get started…
Summary The Boys universe is expanding with new spin-offs like Vought Rising set to showcase early super-powered characters. Vought Rising may introduce Stormfront's daughter, Chloe, but must avoid humanizing the fearsome villain too much. Prequels risk softening major villains, changing the perception of antagonists, and damaging the impact of the original show. with The boys The universe of their stories approaches its final season with new spin-offs like Vote risingBut the show may have an interesting challenge introducing one character. The Boys have always put super-powered people under a microscope who try to go beyond the superficial superhero found in…