Emma Stefansky
Michael Keaton Explains Why He Left Batman, and Why His Bruce Wayne Was ‘Right On’
For a lot of young folks, Michael Keaton is their first introduction to a cinematic Batman, his version of the Caped Crusader in Tim Burton’s 1989 movie still considered one of the most lauded and fun interpretations of Bruce Wayne to this day. But even the best actors need to know when to call it quits, and Keaton recently explained what drove him to say no to Batman 3.
James Gunn Says ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ May Arrive Summer 2020
We don’t know when Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is coming out, but we know that it’s happening, and happening soon. And director James Gunn seems to have hinted at a possible 2020 release date, which would put it right in line with the other evenly-spaced Guardians movies, the first of which came out in 2014, and the second arrived this year.
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Will Explain Why Thor and Jane Foster Split Up
Thor and Jane Foster’s breakup has been one of those background subplots shrouded in mystery from the rest of the Avengers, though, to the rest of us who can see Natalie Portman’s real-life career flourishing beyond the bounds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it makes perfect sense. The breakup was disappointing to some fans (me, I shipped it, it’s the purest relationship in the whole series and it’s OVER and I’m SAD ABOUT IT), but rest assured that Thor: Ragnarok will finally give us an in-universe explanation. Kinda.
Roku Launching Ad-Supported Roku Channel With Hundreds of Films
Roku is getting into the programming biz. While its current offerings, like The Karate Kid and Legally Blonde, can be found elsewhere on streaming services, Roku is now launching the Roku Channel, which will include hundred of Roku-licensed movies you can only find on that service. The company is working with the likes of Lionsgate, MGM, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Bros. to make the deal happen, and it’ll be phased in “over the coming weeks.”
Kevin Smith Is Shooting ‘Jay and Silent Bob Reboot’ This Fall
Almost two decades after making the first Jay and Silent Bob solo flick, Kevin Smith is returning to the View Askewniverse with Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which he announced was happening about six months ago. Now, it looks like his Supergirl schedule is giving him the break he needs to start shooting his new movie, which officially begins production this fall.
Todd Phillips Directing, Martin Scorsese Producing a Joker Origin Movie
Okay, well, we didn’t see this one coming. Warner Bros. and DC are bringing us an origin movie for none other than classic, ageless Batman villain the Joker.
Alicia Vikander and Dane DeHaan Take Off Each Other’s Clothes a Lot in the Extremely NSFW ‘Tulip Fever’ Red Band Trailer
Tulip Fever exists. Totally. We promise. In fact, it exists so much that its bodice-ripper of a Red Band trailer was just released today, even though the release was pushed back for a third (or is it fourth?) time earlier this week. As if to apologize, The Weinstein Company released a very sexy trailer today that you definitely don’t want to watch in your office on your lunch break.
New Amazon Prime Instant Releases — September 2017
It’s almost the end of the month, which means it’s time to check out what kind of new stuff is coming to your favorite streaming services in September. Amazon Prime has some good ones this month, including a ton of classics and a new new films that you should definitely check out if you missed them in the theater.
‘Jurassic World: Evolution’ Trailer Gives Us The ‘Jurassic Park’ Sim City We’ve All Been Waiting For
Nothing in the world is more addicting than Sim City. Given this absolutely true, undisputed fact, consider this: what if Sim City, but with dinosaurs? Welcome to Jurassic World: Evolution, whose first teaser debuted this week.
Classic ’80s Teen Adventure Film ‘License to Drive’ Gets a Female-Driven Reboot
Either a classic late 20th century teen film dies a classic late 20th century teen film, or it lives long enough to see itself become a female-led reboot. The reason I’m making this labored metaphor is because that’s exactly what’s happening to License to Drive, a fun teen adventure flick from 1988 that’s about to be rebooted with a pair of female leads.