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The Black Phone Is The Thriller Of The Summer {Review}
And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn't happen to Finney. The Universal Pictures and Blumhouse horror film The Black Phone 2 is expected to hit theaters on June 27th, 2025. After generating a loyal following when it initially dropped in 2021, the' 70s-themed Blumhouse film The Black Phone was[...]
Wolf Man Director on Adding Animalistic Nuances to the Transformation
As of now, the Universal Pictures film Wolf Man has struggled to make its budget back at the box office (though it's sure to recoup the production budget), with mixed reviews from critics and audiences Still, the film has explored some generally solid ideas, with thoughtful creativity playing a part in its more positive reactions[...]
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Star on What to Expect from the Film
And whilst being a cozy, funny sort of rom-com, it's also incredibly heartfelt and very moving." Bridget Jones's Diary (Universal Pictures) Everything We Know About Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy The official plot summary: Widowed for four years, Bridget Jones raises her children while supported by friends and family Pressed to rebuild her life, she returns to[...]
Wicked Star Ariana Grande-Butera on Becoming Glinda
Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. With plenty of original music, classic songs, and pure passion behind the cast, we have complete faith that Wicked: For Good will do everything in its power to offer its fans a high-stakes conclusion to this beloved title Fortunately, with its 2025 release, it won't be a[...]
Wolf Man Star on the Film's Depiction of the Titular Character
Photo Credit: Nicola Dove/Universal Pictures © 2025 Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Wolf Man: Summary, Cast List, Release Date What if someone you loved became something else? From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night)[...]
Wicked: Deleted Scene On The Train And An Unfinished Scene Released
Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Wicked: Plot Summary, Cast List, and Sequel Release Date After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz,[...]
Wicked: Deleted Scene On The Train And An Unfinished Scene Released
In November, the Universal Pictures film Wicked became a massive hit with audiences — earning rave reviews, setting box office records (for musicals), and even plenty of award buzz So naturally, fans are already eagerly anticipating the next chapter of the film, dubbed Wicked: For Good, which is poised to complete the story about Elphaba[...]
Jurassic World Rebirth: Summary, Images, And Title Treatment Revealed
Byline: Jasin Boland/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. What We Know About Jurassic World Rebirth Set five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the story will explore a world where dinosaurs roam in isolated equatorial environments The mission to secure genetic material from these colossal creatures holds the key to[...]
Wicked
Byline: Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Wicked Plot Details, Cast, and Part Two Release Date After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of[...]
Wicked:
Chu on the set of WICKED, from Universal Pictures Wicked Cast, Plot, and Part Two Release Date After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars[...]
Wicked
Byline: Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Wicked Director on the Film's Exciting Broadway Cameos While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Chu tells the site, "We had one night in the middle of the night, from 7 p.m to 6 a.m., on a rainy night The moment [Chenoweth and Menzel] sang the songs and[...]
How to Train Your Dragon: First Trailer, Poster, Summary, And Images
And so Dean was very kind to me and said, 'We'll make sure your bad leg is Gobber's bad leg too.' So that's one." Mason Thames (right) as Hiccup with his Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois Photo Credit: Universal Pictures © 2024[...]
Wicked Feature Image
Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Chu's decision to split the musical into two films was intended to help develop a more comprehensive and faithful adaptation of the source material This choice could be seen as crucial to help maintain the depth and complexity of the story, particularly in building up to pivotal[...]
Jurassic World Rebirth: Summary, Images, And Title Treatment Revealed
As you may probably know by now, Universal Pictures has announced the next thrilling installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth, set to hit theaters on July 2, 2025 Directed by Gareth Edwards, known for his work on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the film promises to bring back the excitement and[...]
Original Tremors Co-Writer Says a Reboot is Likely Coming
Here's what we know so far. Credit: Universal Pictures Tremors Scribe Says a Reboot is Coming As reported by JoBlo, Wilson shared, "What we have now, just got, are the rights to our original screenplay That's good; we can remake Tremors if we want to We don't have the rights to Shriekers, we don't have the rights to[...]
The How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action Remake Adds 4 More To It Cast
In fact, one of the original masterminds behind the project acknowledged his concerns about its necessity upon the film's announcement. Credit: Universal Pictures/Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Co-Director Shares His Reaction to the Live-Action Film During an interview with Screen Rant, Chris Sanders, the co-writer and co-director behind the original film, admits, "I actually ping-ponged back and[...]
Wolf Man:
After delivering two films under the Universal Pictures monster movie banner (the already-released The Invisible Man and the upcoming Wolf Man), it's only plausible to wonder what writer and director Leigh Whannell might want to create next Now, the filmmaker is taking the time to reveal his ideal project, and as expected, it already sounds like[...]
Wolf Man:
Photo Credit: Nicola Dove/Universal Pictures © 2024 Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Leigh Whannell Delves into the Wolf Man Character Design At New York Comic Con, Whannell shared some fascinating insights into the film's development with Screen Rant, particularly regarding the design of the Wolf Man He revealed, "[Makeup artist Arjen Tuiten] actually built, like, half of[...]
Five Nights at Freddy's Director is Grateful for Creator's Feedback
After the success of Universal Pictures' Five Nights At Freddy's, it was all but certain that a sequel would be coming soon Especially since the film was released in theaters and via Peacock, garnering nearly $300 million at the box office and massive streaming numbers Now, after a few slight updates and promising comments about[...]
Speak No Evil: See The Original, Skip This Toothless Remake {Review}
However, in a surprising turn of events, Hollywood decided to take a stab at the well-received story, creating the recent 2024 Blumhouse and Universal Pictures remake, which managed to garner a positive reception from critics and audiences Now, the director (and co-writer) of the original Speak No Evil is sharing his thoughts on the new[...]
Speak No Evil: See The Original, Skip This Toothless Remake {Review}
Speak No Evil stars Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate, Halt and Catch Fire) and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy (Argo, A Quiet Place Part II) as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler; The Good Nurse, Riverdale), accept the weekend-holiday invitation of Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara[...]
Twisters Review: The Spectacle of Mother Nature Isn't Enough
Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures; Warner Bros Pictures; & Amblin Entertainment © Universal Pictures, Warner Bros Pictures and Amblin Entertainment Twisters Star Sasha Lane on Tapping into Personas that Felt Natural to the Original Twister While promoting the film's digital release, Twisters star Sasha Lane tells Comicbook.com that the new film's cast definitely pulled inspiration from the[...]