The video game autuer Hideo Kojima has never failed to surprise fans with his work. Too bad several of his ideas didn’t come to fruition. The Metal Gear Solid creator once desired to develop a zombie game, unlike the typical games in the genre we see today. Players would have had to play it with great care, as they wouldn’t have gotten another chance to.
Hideo Kojima is known for his unique approach to cinematic storytelling in his video games, which is a result of his strong passion for literature and film. And he’s also a fortune-teller; he just doesn’t know it.
Only if Hideo Kojima’s Ideas Were Accepted Would Metal Gear Rising Have Been Different
Kojima guided the Metal Gear series from 1987 to 2015.
‘A Hideo Kojima Game‘ would be all it takes to make the fans go bananas. And in the game, the video game auteur wanted to create,...
Hideo Kojima is known for his unique approach to cinematic storytelling in his video games, which is a result of his strong passion for literature and film. And he’s also a fortune-teller; he just doesn’t know it.
Only if Hideo Kojima’s Ideas Were Accepted Would Metal Gear Rising Have Been Different
Kojima guided the Metal Gear series from 1987 to 2015.
‘A Hideo Kojima Game‘ would be all it takes to make the fans go bananas. And in the game, the video game auteur wanted to create,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Hmm… it seems that Zack Snyder’s Watchmen wasn’t so controversial after all. Although the film was great to every extent, it simply felt too modern for audiences who were just starting to fall in love with superhero movies like Iron Man.
Despite being an underrated film, many directors were involved with the project long before Zack Snyder took the reins. Notable among them was The Bourne Supremacy director Paul Greengrass and his idea of the opening scene of Watchmen was dark dark!
Zack Snyder’s Watchmen (2009)
The Gritty Opening Scene of Watchmen Would Have Referenced Superman!
Paul Greengrass’ fame skyrocketed through the roof after he directed the 2004 film The Bourne Supremacy starring Matt Damon in the lead role. Just a year after that, Greengrass was working on the 2009 DC project Watchmen.
A still from Watchmen
Although the partnership was short-lived, Paul Greengrass had already envisioned how the film was going to be.
Despite being an underrated film, many directors were involved with the project long before Zack Snyder took the reins. Notable among them was The Bourne Supremacy director Paul Greengrass and his idea of the opening scene of Watchmen was dark dark!
Zack Snyder’s Watchmen (2009)
The Gritty Opening Scene of Watchmen Would Have Referenced Superman!
Paul Greengrass’ fame skyrocketed through the roof after he directed the 2004 film The Bourne Supremacy starring Matt Damon in the lead role. Just a year after that, Greengrass was working on the 2009 DC project Watchmen.
A still from Watchmen
Although the partnership was short-lived, Paul Greengrass had already envisioned how the film was going to be.
- 4/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
15 years after its theatrical release, Zack Snyder's "Watchmen" occupies a curious spot in the history of comic book superhero cinema. While bleak blockbusters like "Dune: Part Two" and "Oppenheimer" might be all the rage in 2024, that wasn't the case when Snyder's film arrived in 2009. The success of "Iron Man" a year earlier signaled a shift in audiences' tastes. The brooding, auteur-led offerings of the 2000s (like "Hulk" and "The Dark Knight") would soon after give way to the studio-mandated crowd-pleasing spectacles of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Snyder's relentlessly downbeat and violent interpretation of writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons' equally grim milestone graphic novel suddenly felt wildly out of tempo with the genre, as did his subsequent vision for the now-kaput DC Extended Universe.
Patrick Wilson, who starred in the film as the tech-whiz Daniel Dreiberg/Nite Owl II, has argued that Snyder's "Watchmen" set the stage...
Patrick Wilson, who starred in the film as the tech-whiz Daniel Dreiberg/Nite Owl II, has argued that Snyder's "Watchmen" set the stage...
- 4/6/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Hideo Kojima parted ways around nine years ago with Konami following the release of Metal Gear Solid V. The creator couldn’t stand to work with the Japanese publisher after years of being treated poorly. His first solo game was Death Stranding, which released back in 2019. These two universes could be more related than fans know.
The iconic artist Yoji Shinkawa is the Lead Character Designer at Kojima Productions and has been a collaborator of Hideo Kojima’s for decades. He has worked on the design for character in both the Mgs universe and Death Stranding, which means that some details are very similar across both games. The artist has a unique style that is really loved by fans of both franchises.
These connections between Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding are pretty insane This subtle connection between Metal Gear and Death Stranding has Hideo Kojima fans wondering if the...
The iconic artist Yoji Shinkawa is the Lead Character Designer at Kojima Productions and has been a collaborator of Hideo Kojima’s for decades. He has worked on the design for character in both the Mgs universe and Death Stranding, which means that some details are very similar across both games. The artist has a unique style that is really loved by fans of both franchises.
These connections between Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding are pretty insane This subtle connection between Metal Gear and Death Stranding has Hideo Kojima fans wondering if the...
- 4/4/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Metal Gear Solid, Hideo Kojima’s 1998 classic, got a hilarious review featuring David Hayter, Solid Snake’s voice, courtesy of Ricky Berwick. The “not so normal video entertainer” had a special treat for Metal Gear fans as Solid Snake made an appearance.
Ricky Berwick is a Canada-based vlogger who has been diagnosed with Beals-Hecht Syndrome, an incredibly rare genetic disorder. He is famous for his comedy skits and appearances on comedy shows.
Metal Gear fans are truly having a good time with the franchise with at least two more games in the pipeline, although no official release windows have been confirmed yet.
Rickey Berwick Gets Snarky With Solid Snake Ricky Berwick has reviewed Metal Gear Solid.
Ricky Berwick has made a name with his unabashedly-in-your-face brand of comedy that has gained a solid fanbase. Now, in a recently posted video on X, he can be seen getting snarky with Solid Snake.
Ricky Berwick is a Canada-based vlogger who has been diagnosed with Beals-Hecht Syndrome, an incredibly rare genetic disorder. He is famous for his comedy skits and appearances on comedy shows.
Metal Gear fans are truly having a good time with the franchise with at least two more games in the pipeline, although no official release windows have been confirmed yet.
Rickey Berwick Gets Snarky With Solid Snake Ricky Berwick has reviewed Metal Gear Solid.
Ricky Berwick has made a name with his unabashedly-in-your-face brand of comedy that has gained a solid fanbase. Now, in a recently posted video on X, he can be seen getting snarky with Solid Snake.
- 4/2/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Warning: this post will contain spoilers for Zack Snyder's "Watchmen."
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' 1986 comic book classic "Watchmen" takes place in the then-present but also in a parallel universe wherein Richard Nixon is still president in the '80s. "Watchmen" took its cues from the superhero comics of the late 1930s while extrapolating history forward, asking what the world would look like if such fantastical beings actually came to be at that time. Naturally, conflicts like the Vietnam War would have ended differently, technology would have advanced by leaps and bounds ... and corruption would've still run rampant. Nixon, thanks to the positive outcome of the Vietnam War, was able to stay in office by repealing term limits. By 1977, however, public opinion had turned against super-vigilantes, and their existence was banned.
Moore and Gibbons were clearly making a comment on the rampant Reagan/Thatcher conservatism that was rolling high in the U.
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' 1986 comic book classic "Watchmen" takes place in the then-present but also in a parallel universe wherein Richard Nixon is still president in the '80s. "Watchmen" took its cues from the superhero comics of the late 1930s while extrapolating history forward, asking what the world would look like if such fantastical beings actually came to be at that time. Naturally, conflicts like the Vietnam War would have ended differently, technology would have advanced by leaps and bounds ... and corruption would've still run rampant. Nixon, thanks to the positive outcome of the Vietnam War, was able to stay in office by repealing term limits. By 1977, however, public opinion had turned against super-vigilantes, and their existence was banned.
Moore and Gibbons were clearly making a comment on the rampant Reagan/Thatcher conservatism that was rolling high in the U.
- 3/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Konami last year announced something really incredible for the fans: the remake of Metal Gear Solid. The 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will have a remake with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which has no release date confirmed at the moment.
But Konami is promoting the franchise with a couple of videos on YouTube about Mgs history with the voice of Solid Snake itself, David Hayter. These videos are about the legacy of the Metal Gear franchise in gaming and how its own genre brings stealth to videogames.
David Hayter is traveling through Mgs history by presenting videos from Konami of games in the Metal Gear franchise David Hayter is introducing a series of videos from Konami about the Metal Gear Solid legacy
Metal Gear is probably one of the most important and influential videogame franchises in history. The games created by Hideo Kojima redefined stealth base games.
But Konami is promoting the franchise with a couple of videos on YouTube about Mgs history with the voice of Solid Snake itself, David Hayter. These videos are about the legacy of the Metal Gear franchise in gaming and how its own genre brings stealth to videogames.
David Hayter is traveling through Mgs history by presenting videos from Konami of games in the Metal Gear franchise David Hayter is introducing a series of videos from Konami about the Metal Gear Solid legacy
Metal Gear is probably one of the most important and influential videogame franchises in history. The games created by Hideo Kojima redefined stealth base games.
- 3/16/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Metal Gear Solid, the stealth series, is one of the most popular game franchises out there, and the renowned creator and gaming auteur Hideo Kojima has been at the forefront of it. But the fallout between Konami and Kojima has seen the publisher distance his name from the series.
Konami recently released Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 and brought back the classic games. It has now released a video series to recap the Mgs series but has once again disrespected Kojima and snubbed the mention of his name during the recap.
Metal Gear Solid Legacy Video Leaves Out Hideo Kojima
Konami has shared an Mgs series overview video and does not mention Hideo Kojima.
The video titled “Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series Part 1″ was uploaded on Konami’s official YouTube channel and acts as an overview of the games in the franchise. The video sees the return of Solid Snake,...
Konami recently released Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 and brought back the classic games. It has now released a video series to recap the Mgs series but has once again disrespected Kojima and snubbed the mention of his name during the recap.
Metal Gear Solid Legacy Video Leaves Out Hideo Kojima
Konami has shared an Mgs series overview video and does not mention Hideo Kojima.
The video titled “Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series Part 1″ was uploaded on Konami’s official YouTube channel and acts as an overview of the games in the franchise. The video sees the return of Solid Snake,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Metal Gear Solid fans, rejoice! Master Collection Vol. 1 is finally out for purchase on multiple current-gen platforms. To celebrate the feat, Konami have kickstarted a brand-new series on their YouTube channel which contains fun tidbits about the franchise we’ve all grown to love over the years.
The first episode stars none other than David Hayter, the voice behind Solid Snake, Old Snake, and Big Boss. Voicing the iconic character over the years has apparently taken a toll on him, as he has some strong opinions about boxes.
Learn About Metal Gear Solid’s History With Solid Snake
Metal Gear Solid is a timeless franchise beloved by most of the gaming community
In the video, Hayter explains Metal Gears‘ history and why the franchise has been loved by fans for decades. Among the many aspects contributing to its unique identity, one of the most notable reasons for its constant praise...
The first episode stars none other than David Hayter, the voice behind Solid Snake, Old Snake, and Big Boss. Voicing the iconic character over the years has apparently taken a toll on him, as he has some strong opinions about boxes.
Learn About Metal Gear Solid’s History With Solid Snake
Metal Gear Solid is a timeless franchise beloved by most of the gaming community
In the video, Hayter explains Metal Gears‘ history and why the franchise has been loved by fans for decades. Among the many aspects contributing to its unique identity, one of the most notable reasons for its constant praise...
- 3/16/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
There are few characters in pop culture cooler than Snake Plissken from John Carpenter's sci-fi classic "Escape From New York." Played by the also impossibly cool Kurt Russell, Plissken is a former U.S. Army Special Forces lieutenant who served in World War III before being wounded and becoming a criminal. In "Escape From New York," he's offered the chance at a pardon by the feds if he can carry out a dangerous rescue mission in Manhattan, which has been turned into a massive prison. Russell would reprise the role in 1996 in order to reteam with frequent collaborator Carpenter on "Escape from L.A.," which sees Snake playing basketball for his life and surfing the L.A. river. Then, around 2004, he had the chance to voice another character named Snake who looks an awful lot like Plissken, but he turned it down.
In a video interview with GQ, Russell explained his...
In a video interview with GQ, Russell explained his...
- 3/8/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Actor Kurt Russell recently acknowledged the rumor about the actor turning down the job of voicing Solid Snake in Hideo Kojima’s stealth video game series Metal Gear. The character in the video game was reportedly inspired by Russell’s character, Snake Plissken, in 1981’s Escape from New York. The first game in the series, Metal Gear, was released in 1987.
Kurt Russell in Escape From New York
The main reason why Russell turned down the role is because he wasn’t interested in making money off the character. Since he is a “movie guy,” he was interested in finding something new to work on rather than accepting an offer that “expands” the character. On top of that, Russell wasn’t ready to work without Escape from New York’s director John Carpenter.
Kurt Russell wasn’t interested in voicing Solid Snake
Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid 5
In a recent interview with GQ,...
Kurt Russell in Escape From New York
The main reason why Russell turned down the role is because he wasn’t interested in making money off the character. Since he is a “movie guy,” he was interested in finding something new to work on rather than accepting an offer that “expands” the character. On top of that, Russell wasn’t ready to work without Escape from New York’s director John Carpenter.
Kurt Russell wasn’t interested in voicing Solid Snake
Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid 5
In a recent interview with GQ,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Black Widow's track record in the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn't always been flawless. The highs ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier") were certainly high, but the lows ("Avengers: Age of Ultron") were just as low. Still, the operative otherwise known as Natasha Romanoff was always the McU's secret weapon. She practically ran away with every film she appeared in, and for a large part of the franchise's initial run, she was one of the few female characters making a consistent impact. But as Johansson continued to turn in solid supporting performances, it was hard to ignore the fact that she'd yet to get a chance to stand on her own.
By the time Marvel finally delivered a solo Black Widow project, it felt like way too little, too late. "Black Widow" found itself somewhere in the middle of the franchise's 15-year output: it did its title character justice, in a way,...
By the time Marvel finally delivered a solo Black Widow project, it felt like way too little, too late. "Black Widow" found itself somewhere in the middle of the franchise's 15-year output: it did its title character justice, in a way,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
It is difficult to overstate just how important the first "X-Men" movie was. Back in 2000, Marvel was coming off of its first and only box office hit in the form of "Blade." It was early days for blockbuster films based on Marvel Comics properties. Audiences weren't as feverish about making sure that Hollywood got it right, and filmmakers weren't as beholden to the source material as they are today. To that end, one of Magneto's signature powers was first solidified in this movie. And, most surprising of all, it only came about as a simple solution to a significant plot issue.
Screenwriter David Hayter recently took to Twitter to address a fan's comment, with the fan in question marveling that Magneto's helmet being used to block telepathy was not a thing that concretely existed before 2000's "X-Men." Hayter, in reply, explained why this power was brought into the film,...
Screenwriter David Hayter recently took to Twitter to address a fan's comment, with the fan in question marveling that Magneto's helmet being used to block telepathy was not a thing that concretely existed before 2000's "X-Men." Hayter, in reply, explained why this power was brought into the film,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Despite a union with SAG-AFTRA and increasing attention paid to the very best voice acting performances in the industry, it’s still easy to take those performances for granted. It’s part and parcel of a medium that still struggles with being recognized as an art form, and one where those union protections don’t yet protect the most vulnerable performers.
Voice acting is often the key to whether a story-heavy game sinks or swims. Granted, it is possible for a game’s voice acting to become iconic, even with a crappy dub. The original Resident Evil is still a meme for B-movie lines like the Jill Sandwich, and Shenmue’s English voice acting, respectfully, flat-out sucks. But a truly remarkable job, like the whole of Final Fantasy Xii or Nolan North’s various appearances as Nathan Drake, reminds us why it’s important to remember our roots, appreciate the creators,...
Voice acting is often the key to whether a story-heavy game sinks or swims. Granted, it is possible for a game’s voice acting to become iconic, even with a crappy dub. The original Resident Evil is still a meme for B-movie lines like the Jill Sandwich, and Shenmue’s English voice acting, respectfully, flat-out sucks. But a truly remarkable job, like the whole of Final Fantasy Xii or Nolan North’s various appearances as Nathan Drake, reminds us why it’s important to remember our roots, appreciate the creators,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Natasha Romanoff has been fighting an uphill battle ever since she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2. In addition to being the only female Avenger in a boys’ club of super-powered dudes (for a time), plans to give her a solo film kept getting derailed by Marvel’s musical chairs approach to priorities and other extraneous factors. When Marvel finally announced Cate Shortland’s 2021 film Black Widow, some fans felt it was too late for the deceased assassin to spend her time in the sun. Despite the film’s questionable CGI and bizarre positioning in the MCU timetable, Black Widow brings some of the best aspects of the character center stage. Black Widow also gives fans Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), arguably one of Marvel’s best on-screen characters in a post-Endgame world. However, did you know David Hayter (Wolves) almost directed a Black Widow film in 2004? It almost happened,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The modern comic book movie era -- which began in, take your pick, 1998 with Stephen Norrington's surprise hit "Blade", 2000 with Bryan Singer's bonafide blockbuster "X-Men," or 2002 with Sam Rami's four-quadrant phenomenon "Spider-Man -- might've looked a lot different had certain key players signed on to write and/or direct different projects that were in the works at the same time as the films wound up turning superhero flicks into the dominant genre of the 21st century thus far (though that may be changing).
The period between the release of "Blade" and the shocking success of Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" was rife with maneuvering within multiple studios, particularly when it came to the Marvel Universe. 20th Century Fox controlled the rights to the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, Sony owned Spider-Man, Universal had the Hulk and Sub-Mariner, and New Line battled like hell to make an...
The period between the release of "Blade" and the shocking success of Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" was rife with maneuvering within multiple studios, particularly when it came to the Marvel Universe. 20th Century Fox controlled the rights to the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, Sony owned Spider-Man, Universal had the Hulk and Sub-Mariner, and New Line battled like hell to make an...
- 12/10/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Now underway in northern Italy, the Torino Film Festival is one of the most well-curated international events on the cinematic calendar and one world premiere on our radar is the new feature from Mitch Blummer and Christopher Jason Bell. Failed State, starring Dale Smith, follows our lead character as he spends the majority of his time transporting various goods to people while attempting to carve out a social life in-between. Eventually the weight of work, his declining health, and decaying social relations become too heavy to bear. Ahead of the world premiere this weekend, we’re delighted to exclusively premiere the trailer.
“Many things were on our mind even before 2020 had hit,” the directors said. “The pandemic exacerbated problems and heightened contradictions that were already on the tipping point. After working with Dale on previous shorts, we decided to make another small project but much bigger in scope. We followed...
“Many things were on our mind even before 2020 had hit,” the directors said. “The pandemic exacerbated problems and heightened contradictions that were already on the tipping point. After working with Dale on previous shorts, we decided to make another small project but much bigger in scope. We followed...
- 11/28/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Warrior Nun is being resurrected. The fantasy drama series, which was canceled by Netflix after two seasons, is set to return as a trilogy of feature films, executive producer Dean English revealed on Tuesday.
Late last month, series creator Simon Barry credited an intense fan campaign to revive the show after its cancellation: “Today I’m happy to officially report that because of your combined voices, passion and amazing efforts — Warrior Nun will return and is going to be more Epic than you could imagine,” Barry tweeted on June 28. “More details to come! Soon! Thank you!!” (Writer and consulting producer Amy Berg corroborated Barry’s news.)
The “more details” part, however, took some time to come together. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter shortly after Barry’s tweet that the resurrection of Warrior Nun wouldn’t happen at its former home, Netflix. Talks with the show’s rights holders, English’s...
Late last month, series creator Simon Barry credited an intense fan campaign to revive the show after its cancellation: “Today I’m happy to officially report that because of your combined voices, passion and amazing efforts — Warrior Nun will return and is going to be more Epic than you could imagine,” Barry tweeted on June 28. “More details to come! Soon! Thank you!!” (Writer and consulting producer Amy Berg corroborated Barry’s news.)
The “more details” part, however, took some time to come together. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter shortly after Barry’s tweet that the resurrection of Warrior Nun wouldn’t happen at its former home, Netflix. Talks with the show’s rights holders, English’s...
- 8/16/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios are currently in a pretty rough era since their last three Dceu movies have all turned out to be commercial failures, and things aren’t looking promising for the upcoming ‘Blue Beetle’ either. However, we mustn’t forget the animated projects that DC is currently developing, and there we have some new things that are promising quite a lot.
DC has always been known for great animated adaptations, regardless if they’re feature movies or TV shows. Since the legendary DC Animated Universe spawned series such as ‘Batman: The Animated Series,’ ‘Superman: The Animated Series,’ ‘Batman Beyond,’ and ‘Justice League.’ The universe concluded in 2006, but DC continued to produce more animated projects, including great movies such as ‘Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox,’ ‘Batman: Under the Red Hood,’ ‘Batman: Assault on Arkham,’ and a two-part movie adaptation of ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.’
Two new...
DC has always been known for great animated adaptations, regardless if they’re feature movies or TV shows. Since the legendary DC Animated Universe spawned series such as ‘Batman: The Animated Series,’ ‘Superman: The Animated Series,’ ‘Batman Beyond,’ and ‘Justice League.’ The universe concluded in 2006, but DC continued to produce more animated projects, including great movies such as ‘Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox,’ ‘Batman: Under the Red Hood,’ ‘Batman: Assault on Arkham,’ and a two-part movie adaptation of ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.’
Two new...
- 7/22/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Konami finally announced its barely top-secret Metal Gear Solid 3 remake at last month’s PlayStation Showcase, giving us our first taste at what we can expect from a modern version of the game. To be clear, the short cinematic teaser for the game didn’t tell us much about Konami‘s vision for a new take on Big Boss’ most famous adventure, but it did at least reveal the title of the remake: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
“Delta” is a fitting replacement for the original numeral, Konami explained later, “because its meaning fits the concept of the remake project. Delta means ‘change’ or ‘difference’ without changing structure.”
In other words, while Konami is adding a fresh coat of paint to the 2004 action-adventure stealth game to “evolve the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience,” the studio stressed that Metal Gear Solid Delta will still be “a...
“Delta” is a fitting replacement for the original numeral, Konami explained later, “because its meaning fits the concept of the remake project. Delta means ‘change’ or ‘difference’ without changing structure.”
In other words, while Konami is adding a fresh coat of paint to the 2004 action-adventure stealth game to “evolve the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience,” the studio stressed that Metal Gear Solid Delta will still be “a...
- 6/6/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
25 May 2023 – nDreams are delighted to reveal the illustrious voice acting cast that will feature in the eagerly anticipated VR action-shooter, Synapse. nDreams are also happy to confirm that the game will be launching exclusively on PlayStation® VR2 on July 4.
In a new trailer unveiled today, players get a fresh look at the game’s dual-wielding gameplay alongside a first glimpse of the game’s intriguing narrative that places them inside the twisted mind of a villain during a high-stakes mission to prevent a catastrophic attack.
David Hayter (voice of Snake from Metal Gear Solid and acclaimed screenwriter of X-Men and Watchmen) plays Colonel Peter Conrad, a once respected black ops leader who has since gone rogue and become a notorious enemy of the state. His increasingly deranged thinking has led to him threatening to unleash Armageddon. Hayter teams up once again with nDreams, having voiced General Zhurov in the studio’s 2020 award-winning Phantom: Covert Ops.
In a new trailer unveiled today, players get a fresh look at the game’s dual-wielding gameplay alongside a first glimpse of the game’s intriguing narrative that places them inside the twisted mind of a villain during a high-stakes mission to prevent a catastrophic attack.
David Hayter (voice of Snake from Metal Gear Solid and acclaimed screenwriter of X-Men and Watchmen) plays Colonel Peter Conrad, a once respected black ops leader who has since gone rogue and become a notorious enemy of the state. His increasingly deranged thinking has led to him threatening to unleash Armageddon. Hayter teams up once again with nDreams, having voiced General Zhurov in the studio’s 2020 award-winning Phantom: Covert Ops.
- 5/25/2023
- by Technology Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Tech
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
If one were to write a book about a handful of movies that defined Hollywood, it would be very difficult to imagine writing that book without including 2008's "Iron Man." While the superhero movie boom certainly began several years earlier with the likes of "X-Men" and "Spider-Man," not to mention "Batman Begins," it was director Jon Favreau's take on Tony Stark that completely reshaped the way people in the movie business think about filmmaking in general. Forget sequels -- cinematic universes are the way of the future!
Yet, the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it was merely an idea in the summer of '08 when this movie arrived, with the potential to connect the various films in development at Marvel Studios...
If one were to write a book about a handful of movies that defined Hollywood, it would be very difficult to imagine writing that book without including 2008's "Iron Man." While the superhero movie boom certainly began several years earlier with the likes of "X-Men" and "Spider-Man," not to mention "Batman Begins," it was director Jon Favreau's take on Tony Stark that completely reshaped the way people in the movie business think about filmmaking in general. Forget sequels -- cinematic universes are the way of the future!
Yet, the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it was merely an idea in the summer of '08 when this movie arrived, with the potential to connect the various films in development at Marvel Studios...
- 5/6/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
It is remarkably difficult to picture now, but there was a time when superhero movies were not the dominant force in Hollywood. They were, at best, a fluke when they worked. Marvel only gained its first mainstream hit with "Blade" in 1998 and, frankly, its $131 million global haul is very modest by modern standards. That movie, however, opened the door for 2000's "X-Men," which is arguably the watershed moment in superhero movie history, with "Spider-Man" blowing the door wide open in 2002.
"X-Men" taking in nearly $300 million worldwide against a $75 million budget gave 20th Century Fox confidence to move forward with a sequel almost right away, and that sequel would arrive in 2003 in the form of "X2," aka "X2: X-Men United." In every conceivable way,...
It is remarkably difficult to picture now, but there was a time when superhero movies were not the dominant force in Hollywood. They were, at best, a fluke when they worked. Marvel only gained its first mainstream hit with "Blade" in 1998 and, frankly, its $131 million global haul is very modest by modern standards. That movie, however, opened the door for 2000's "X-Men," which is arguably the watershed moment in superhero movie history, with "Spider-Man" blowing the door wide open in 2002.
"X-Men" taking in nearly $300 million worldwide against a $75 million budget gave 20th Century Fox confidence to move forward with a sequel almost right away, and that sequel would arrive in 2003 in the form of "X2," aka "X2: X-Men United." In every conceivable way,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: APA has announced its signing of David Hayter, the award-winning screenwriter, actor, director and producer best known for scripting films that have pulled in well over $1B at the worldwide box office.
Hayter’s most well known, blockbuster writing credits include X-Men, X2: X-Men United, Dwayne Johnson starrer The Scorpion King and Zack Snyder’s Watchmen. He also worked on Marvel’s Black Widow, Iron Man and Hulk films, as well as The Chronicles of Riddick, DreamWorks Animation’s Voltron, and Midnight Ride for Disney and Johnny Depp.
The multi-hyphenate is best known on the TV side for writing on and exec producing Netflix’s cult hit Warrior Nun, which ran for two seasons. He has also sold shows to CBS, ABC, Fox, Showtime, Starz, Crunchyroll and Wbtv, most recently selling an untitled action film to Amazon.
Hayter made his directorial debut with the 2014 indie horror film Wolves, starring Lucas Till and Jason Momoa,...
Hayter’s most well known, blockbuster writing credits include X-Men, X2: X-Men United, Dwayne Johnson starrer The Scorpion King and Zack Snyder’s Watchmen. He also worked on Marvel’s Black Widow, Iron Man and Hulk films, as well as The Chronicles of Riddick, DreamWorks Animation’s Voltron, and Midnight Ride for Disney and Johnny Depp.
The multi-hyphenate is best known on the TV side for writing on and exec producing Netflix’s cult hit Warrior Nun, which ran for two seasons. He has also sold shows to CBS, ABC, Fox, Showtime, Starz, Crunchyroll and Wbtv, most recently selling an untitled action film to Amazon.
Hayter made his directorial debut with the 2014 indie horror film Wolves, starring Lucas Till and Jason Momoa,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite American McGee‘s efforts to revive the Alice series with his proposed Alice: Asylum project, things have unfortunately come to an end. Not only has EA rejected McGee’s proposal, but it appears that McGee will also be exiting game development, entirely.
In a new Patreon post, McGee reports that despite putting together a proposal with Virtuos Studio with a detailed budget, EA has turned down the possibility of a new Alice game. “After several weeks of review, EA has come back with a response regarding funding and/or licensing for ‘Alice: Asylum’,” says McGee. “On the question of funding, they have ultimately decided to pass on the project based on an internal analysis of the IP, market conditions, and details of the production proposal.”
As for the potential of EA selling the property, McGee stated that EA sees the Alice license as “an important part of EA’s...
In a new Patreon post, McGee reports that despite putting together a proposal with Virtuos Studio with a detailed budget, EA has turned down the possibility of a new Alice game. “After several weeks of review, EA has come back with a response regarding funding and/or licensing for ‘Alice: Asylum’,” says McGee. “On the question of funding, they have ultimately decided to pass on the project based on an internal analysis of the IP, market conditions, and details of the production proposal.”
As for the potential of EA selling the property, McGee stated that EA sees the Alice license as “an important part of EA’s...
- 4/10/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
In the 2000 film "Pitch Black," star Vin Diesel plays a convict being transported to a prison on a spaceship when it's damaged and lands on a desert planet. Though it looks deserted and continually bathed in light, there are dangerous creatures there that come out only in the dark. That would be fine ... if an eclipse wasn't happening. The crew and passengers, including an Imam and his followers, a person looking for a new home, a bounty hunter, and an antique dealer, now have to fight off these creatures, and not everyone survives.
The film was a sleeper hit, making $53 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. The film spawned two sequels, "The Chronicles of Riddick" in 2004 and "Riddick" in 2013. Both films also starred Diesel, with David Twohy directing all three. According to a 2002 story from Variety, Twohy wasn't originally going to direct the sequels, but...
The film was a sleeper hit, making $53 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. The film spawned two sequels, "The Chronicles of Riddick" in 2004 and "Riddick" in 2013. Both films also starred Diesel, with David Twohy directing all three. According to a 2002 story from Variety, Twohy wasn't originally going to direct the sequels, but...
- 3/10/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Kiefer Sutherland is best known for playing Jack Bauer in "24," the defining TV drama of George W. Bush's presidency. Few other series from that time -- as dramatized by YouTuber and sports writer Jon Bois in his classic video "I Wish Everyone Else Was Dead" -- capture the country's reverence for and fear of its own power as effectively. Sutherland would love to step into Bauer's shoes again too. After all, he had a great time on the long-running series, once telling Collider that he compares his experience acting on "24" to the training regimen of an Olympic runner.
"When I got to do '24,' I got to work every day," he says. "I feel that my knowledge of the craft of acting grew exponentially during that time period." The success of "24" opened new doors for Sutherland. Game director Hideo Kojima hired him to...
"When I got to do '24,' I got to work every day," he says. "I feel that my knowledge of the craft of acting grew exponentially during that time period." The success of "24" opened new doors for Sutherland. Game director Hideo Kojima hired him to...
- 2/27/2023
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
“Warrior Nun,” a scrappy action-fantasy series that last month debuted its second season, has been canceled by Netflix, an individual with knowledge of the decision told IndieWire.
The series starring Portuguese actress Alba Baptista had in its short run developed a passionate fanbase online, and the show’s second season even spent three weeks on Netflix’s weekly Top 10 list for English-language TV, topping out at No. 5. “Warrior Nun” creator and showrunner Simon Barry tweeted Tuesday that the show would not return on Netflix, sparking the hashtag #SaveWarriorNun to trend on Twitter.
I’ve just found out that @netflix will not be renewing #WarriorNun – my sincere appreciation to all the fans who worked so hard to bring awareness to this series, and for the love you showed me, the cast and the whole production team. It was a privilege to be a part of this. pic.twitter.com/eZIBa4tJYm
— Simon Barry (@SimonDavisBarry) December 13, 2022
Hey,...
The series starring Portuguese actress Alba Baptista had in its short run developed a passionate fanbase online, and the show’s second season even spent three weeks on Netflix’s weekly Top 10 list for English-language TV, topping out at No. 5. “Warrior Nun” creator and showrunner Simon Barry tweeted Tuesday that the show would not return on Netflix, sparking the hashtag #SaveWarriorNun to trend on Twitter.
I’ve just found out that @netflix will not be renewing #WarriorNun – my sincere appreciation to all the fans who worked so hard to bring awareness to this series, and for the love you showed me, the cast and the whole production team. It was a privilege to be a part of this. pic.twitter.com/eZIBa4tJYm
— Simon Barry (@SimonDavisBarry) December 13, 2022
Hey,...
- 12/14/2022
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
“Warrior Nun” has been canceled at Netflix after two seasons, Variety has confirmed.
The decision comes a little over a month after the fantasy action series debuted its second season, which dropped in its entirety on Netflix on Nov. 10. The series originally debuted on the streamer back in July 2020, with the second season being announced in August of that year.
“Warrior Nun” is based on the comic book character Warrior Nun Areala originally created by Ben Dunn. The series centers on Ava Silva, played by Ava Baptista. Silva finds herself pulled into the world of an ancient order of nuns known as the Order of the Cruciform Sword, who battle demons and other powerful forces on Earth, after an ancient artifact is embedded in her back.
Along with Baptista, the series also starred Toya Turner, Lorena Andrea, Kristina Tonteri-Young and Olivia Delcan.
Simon Barry develped the series for television and...
The decision comes a little over a month after the fantasy action series debuted its second season, which dropped in its entirety on Netflix on Nov. 10. The series originally debuted on the streamer back in July 2020, with the second season being announced in August of that year.
“Warrior Nun” is based on the comic book character Warrior Nun Areala originally created by Ben Dunn. The series centers on Ava Silva, played by Ava Baptista. Silva finds herself pulled into the world of an ancient order of nuns known as the Order of the Cruciform Sword, who battle demons and other powerful forces on Earth, after an ancient artifact is embedded in her back.
Along with Baptista, the series also starred Toya Turner, Lorena Andrea, Kristina Tonteri-Young and Olivia Delcan.
Simon Barry develped the series for television and...
- 12/13/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has opted not to order a third season of Warrior Nun. The decision was made a month after the Nov. 10 release of the fantasy drama’s second season.
Warrior Nun‘s second season ratings performance follows the pattern of other scripted series which have been canceled by Netflix as the streamer evaluates viewing vs. cost for their renewal decisions. Season 2 spent just three weeks in Netflix’s Weekly Top 10 for English-language series, peaking at #5. Warrior Nun has built a small yet passionate fan base, which helped it secure a second season renewal but was not enough to sustain the series in the long run.
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Warrior Nun‘s second season ratings performance follows the pattern of other scripted series which have been canceled by Netflix as the streamer evaluates viewing vs. cost for their renewal decisions. Season 2 spent just three weeks in Netflix’s Weekly Top 10 for English-language series, peaking at #5. Warrior Nun has built a small yet passionate fan base, which helped it secure a second season renewal but was not enough to sustain the series in the long run.
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- 12/13/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane today, remembering the beloved actor as “one of the funniest people I’ve met.”
Also honoring the late actor today are Potter cast members Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, and Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley.
“Robbie was like the most fun uncle I’ve ever had, but most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult,” Watson writes in an Instagram Story. “His talent was so immense that it made sense he played a giant — he could fill Any space with his brilliance.”
Watson continues, “Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory. Know how much I adore and admire you. I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames,...
Also honoring the late actor today are Potter cast members Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, and Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley.
“Robbie was like the most fun uncle I’ve ever had, but most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult,” Watson writes in an Instagram Story. “His talent was so immense that it made sense he played a giant — he could fill Any space with his brilliance.”
Watson continues, “Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory. Know how much I adore and admire you. I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames,...
- 10/14/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Zack Snyder’s Watchman was relatively well-received by fans and overall was a box office success. Devoted to making a faithful adaptation of the Alan Moore/ Dave Gibbons graphic novel, the fact that Snyder’s Watchmen film got made on the scale it did is a miracle. However, several other versions of Watchmen were in the works before Snyder got involved, with several coming close to being made. In this episode of Wtf Happened to this Unmade Movie, we dig into versions that almost got made involving folks such as Terry Gilliam, David Hayter (who filmed a demo reel with Ray Stevenson and Rorschach and Iain Glen as Nite Owl), Darren Aronofsky and Paul Greengrass. Suppose any of these versions had gotten made. In that case, we might have gotten someone like Paddy Considine as Rorschach, Joaquin Phoenix as Nite Owl, and possibly even Tom Cruise as Ozymandias (in which...
- 9/26/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Nobody excels at playing chill dude-bros who can also kill you with their pinkie quite like Jason Momoa. It's an archetype the former "Baywatch" actor has steadily refined so as to better fit his talents over the course of his career, starting with his breakout role on "Stargate: Atlantis" and going on to his time playing Arthur Curry in the DC Extended Universe. With "Fast X," however, Momoa will finally get the chance to portray a full-on villain, as opposed to a giant cinnamon roll who happens to be really good at murder.
Okay, so that's not entirely accurate. If you've ever indulged in the junk food cinema that is director Walter Hill's 2013 action-thriller "Bullet to the Head," then you know Momoa has played something of an antagonist before. One could also point to his role as the werewolf Connor Slaughter — yes, that's his real name, and it is...
Okay, so that's not entirely accurate. If you've ever indulged in the junk food cinema that is director Walter Hill's 2013 action-thriller "Bullet to the Head," then you know Momoa has played something of an antagonist before. One could also point to his role as the werewolf Connor Slaughter — yes, that's his real name, and it is...
- 8/24/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Radar Pictures—the independent film and television production company founded by Emmy winner Ted Field, known for its work on the Jumanji and Riddick franchises—has signed with Buchwald for representation.
Field founded Radar in 1999 and heads up the company as CEO. Radar has thus far produced more than 60 features—including The Amityville Horror, The Last Samurai and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre—which have cumulatively grossed over 10 billion worldwide.
Field’s company is also behind Amazon’s epic fantasy television series, The Wheel of Time, based on Robert Jordan’s bestselling book series of the same name, which was renewed for a second season ahead of its series premiere. It’s currently working on a film, titled Age of Legends, set several millennia before the time of the books, which Zack Stentz (Thor) is scripting.
Radar currently controls more than 400 pieces of IP with a growing development pipeline. The...
Field founded Radar in 1999 and heads up the company as CEO. Radar has thus far produced more than 60 features—including The Amityville Horror, The Last Samurai and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre—which have cumulatively grossed over 10 billion worldwide.
Field’s company is also behind Amazon’s epic fantasy television series, The Wheel of Time, based on Robert Jordan’s bestselling book series of the same name, which was renewed for a second season ahead of its series premiere. It’s currently working on a film, titled Age of Legends, set several millennia before the time of the books, which Zack Stentz (Thor) is scripting.
Radar currently controls more than 400 pieces of IP with a growing development pipeline. The...
- 5/17/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A pretty unique take on "Alice In Wonderland" is getting the TV treatment. "American McGee's Alice," the violent interpretation of author Lewis Carroll's works from the early 2000s, is being adapted for TV by Radar Pictures. What's more, David Hayter is on board to script the adaptation of the video game for the small screen. The question becomes, where will the project land?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Radar and Hayter have partnered with Abandon Entertainment on the adaptation. It will be based on the 2000 game of the same name as well as its sequel, 2011's...
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Radar and Hayter have partnered with Abandon Entertainment on the adaptation. It will be based on the 2000 game of the same name as well as its sequel, 2011's...
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- 1/31/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
X-Men writer David Hayter is set to helm a TV adaptation of the popular Electronic Arts video game American McGee’s Alice, based on Lewis Carroll’s literary classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Ted Field’s Radar Pictures bought the rights to the action-adventure game and will develop the adaptation in partnership with Abandon Entertainment. Hayter, who penned the likes of X-Men, X-Men 2, Watchmen, The Scorpion King, and Netflix’s Warrior Nun, is on board as writer and producer. American McGee’s Alice is a 2000 third-person video game developed by Rogue Entertainment under the direction of designer American James McGee and published under EA Games. The game, and its sequel Alice: Madness Returns, are inspired by Carroll’s novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and presents a dark and violent version of the setting. In a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter), Hayter said, “American McGee’s...
- 1/31/2022
- TV Insider
Once deemed impossible to adapt, American McGee’s Alice is finally coming to life, thanks to Radar Pictures who has attached X-Men writer David Hayter to do a TV adaptation in partnership with Abandon Entertainment, THR writes. Radar Pictures’ Ted Field credits include the Jumanji franchise, the Riddick franchise, and remakes of Amityville Horror and The Texas Chainsaw […]
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- 1/31/2022
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Meena Rayann (Game of Thrones), Jack Mullarkey (Vikings: Valhalla) and Richard Clothier (Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them) are set for key recurring roles in Netflix drama series Warrior Nun.
Inspired by the manga novels, Warrior Nun hails from creator/executive producer Simon Barry, who also serves as showrunner. It revolves around a 19-year-old woman (Alba Baptista) who wakes up in a morgue with a new lease on life and a divine artifact embedded in her back. She discovers she now is part of an ancient order that has been tasked with fighting demons on Earth, and powerful forces representing both heaven and hell want to find and control her.
Rayann will play Yasmine Amunet. Yasmine is a Coptic Nun who is also a scholar and freelance journalist. Yasmine is an intellectual, not a fighter, who finds herself drawn into Warrior Nun Ava’s journey.
Inspired by the manga novels, Warrior Nun hails from creator/executive producer Simon Barry, who also serves as showrunner. It revolves around a 19-year-old woman (Alba Baptista) who wakes up in a morgue with a new lease on life and a divine artifact embedded in her back. She discovers she now is part of an ancient order that has been tasked with fighting demons on Earth, and powerful forces representing both heaven and hell want to find and control her.
Rayann will play Yasmine Amunet. Yasmine is a Coptic Nun who is also a scholar and freelance journalist. Yasmine is an intellectual, not a fighter, who finds herself drawn into Warrior Nun Ava’s journey.
- 10/18/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
*Warning spoilers ahead for “Black Widow.“*
Marvel Studios and Disney finally debuted their long-awaited solo “Black Widow” movie a full decade after original plans at Lionsgate with former director David Hayter dissolved, and company infighting led to even more delays despite having Scarlett Johansson under an extensive contract after joining the cast of “Iron Man 2.”
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Marvel Studios and Disney finally debuted their long-awaited solo “Black Widow” movie a full decade after original plans at Lionsgate with former director David Hayter dissolved, and company infighting led to even more delays despite having Scarlett Johansson under an extensive contract after joining the cast of “Iron Man 2.”
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- 7/16/2021
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Back in the early 2000s, superhero movies were on the rise again, thanks to the success of X-Men (2000) and Sam Raimi’s blockbuster Spider-Man (2002). But the idea of an interconnected series of superhero movies — the concept that became the Marvel Cinematic Universe — was still a few years away, while many of Marvel’s characters were owned by a wide variety of studios and production companies.
Fox had the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, Sony had Spider-Man, Paramount owned Iron Man, Universal had the Hulk, and Lionsgate had the rights to Russian spy and Avengers member Natasha Romanoff, i.e. Black Widow. All of these were in partnership with the then-fledgling Marvel Studios, headed by Avi Arad, but it was up to the individual studios to greenlight the projects.
Enter screenwriter David Hayter, who had scored a breakout success by being one of the main writers on X-Men (for which he...
Fox had the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, Sony had Spider-Man, Paramount owned Iron Man, Universal had the Hulk, and Lionsgate had the rights to Russian spy and Avengers member Natasha Romanoff, i.e. Black Widow. All of these were in partnership with the then-fledgling Marvel Studios, headed by Avi Arad, but it was up to the individual studios to greenlight the projects.
Enter screenwriter David Hayter, who had scored a breakout success by being one of the main writers on X-Men (for which he...
- 7/5/2021
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Zack Snyder’s name remains prominently connected to his lengthy redux of Justice League as well as his preceding DC Comics movies. This week, it’s his first DC outing that’s back in the spotlight: 2009’s Watchmen, a superhero movie that, despite its disconnect from the main DC Universe, bears a reference to Batman, an easter egg that has long been the center of speculation.
In the process of promoting his new Netflix gore-fest, Army of the Dead, Snyder takes viewers to “Snyder School” in an analytical video that looks back at the opening sequences from some of his past films, most pertinently, Watchmen. There, he confirms that one scene in particular from the film’s famously lengthy expository opening montage establishes a direct connection to the main DC Comics universe, specifically the existence of Gotham City, the wealthy Wayne family, and, by virtue of that, their son, Bruce.
In the process of promoting his new Netflix gore-fest, Army of the Dead, Snyder takes viewers to “Snyder School” in an analytical video that looks back at the opening sequences from some of his past films, most pertinently, Watchmen. There, he confirms that one scene in particular from the film’s famously lengthy expository opening montage establishes a direct connection to the main DC Comics universe, specifically the existence of Gotham City, the wealthy Wayne family, and, by virtue of that, their son, Bruce.
- 5/25/2021
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Whether it be in the context of box office cinema, small scale television or even animated roles, actors are replaced all the time for myriad reasons. Directorial changes, availability (or lack thereof) and untimely deaths often crop up as some of the most common obstacles standing in the way of consistency though sometimes, it seems, professionals are unceremoniously replaced without even the slightest courtesy.
That appears to have been the case with Tc Carson, at least, who has revealed in a recent interview with YouTuber djvlad why he was unable to reprise the role of Kratos in Sony Santa Monica’s God of War soft reboot. While we’d highly recommend watching the series for yourself (link below) Carson, a well-known singer and voice actor, recalls the reason for his not being asked to return as a relatively straightforward one.
You see, unlike the original trilogy, for which separate individuals...
That appears to have been the case with Tc Carson, at least, who has revealed in a recent interview with YouTuber djvlad why he was unable to reprise the role of Kratos in Sony Santa Monica’s God of War soft reboot. While we’d highly recommend watching the series for yourself (link below) Carson, a well-known singer and voice actor, recalls the reason for his not being asked to return as a relatively straightforward one.
You see, unlike the original trilogy, for which separate individuals...
- 1/4/2021
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Oscar Isaac is enlisting for duty as Solid Snake. The actor will star in the Sony video game adaptation Metal Gear Solid, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The film has Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached to helm. Derek Connolly, known for Jurassic World and Kong: Skull Island, penned the script, with Avi Arad producing. Peter Kang is overseeing for the studio.
The video game series dates back to 1987 when Konami unveiled Metal Gear, created by Hideo Kojima. In the games, Solid Snake is a Special Forces operative who goes on missions no one else can handle. David Hayter, the actor and screenwriter also known for penning ...
The film has Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached to helm. Derek Connolly, known for Jurassic World and Kong: Skull Island, penned the script, with Avi Arad producing. Peter Kang is overseeing for the studio.
The video game series dates back to 1987 when Konami unveiled Metal Gear, created by Hideo Kojima. In the games, Solid Snake is a Special Forces operative who goes on missions no one else can handle. David Hayter, the actor and screenwriter also known for penning ...
- 12/4/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Oscar Isaac is enlisting for duty as Solid Snake. The actor will star in the Sony video game adaptation Metal Gear Solid, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The film has Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached to helm. Derek Connolly, known for Jurassic World and Kong: Skull Island, penned the script, with Avi Arad producing. Peter Kang is overseeing for the studio.
The video game series dates back to 1987 when Konami unveiled Metal Gear, created by Hideo Kojima. In the games, Solid Snake is a Special Forces operative who goes on missions no one else can handle. David Hayter, the actor and screenwriter also known for penning ...
The film has Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached to helm. Derek Connolly, known for Jurassic World and Kong: Skull Island, penned the script, with Avi Arad producing. Peter Kang is overseeing for the studio.
The video game series dates back to 1987 when Konami unveiled Metal Gear, created by Hideo Kojima. In the games, Solid Snake is a Special Forces operative who goes on missions no one else can handle. David Hayter, the actor and screenwriter also known for penning ...
- 12/4/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Constantine was seriously underrated and Matt Ryan is the best live-action version of the character we’ve ever seen (sorry Keanu). While his solo show might have only lasted a single season, Ryan’s Constantine has thankfully since become a key part of The CW’s Arrowverse and is now a member of Legends of Tomorrow‘s main cast.
Yesterday, the series was the subject of a panel at the virtual Wizard World convention and the cast was asked who else they’d pick from the DC Universe to appear in the show. Ryan jumped in and said:
“King Shark. Only because, it might not connect, but in the Justice League Dark: Apokolips War animation, John Constantine turns around and says he had a relationship with King Shark, and I just think that’s so funny.”
For too long we’ve been deprived of a man/shark romantic pairing on network TV,...
Yesterday, the series was the subject of a panel at the virtual Wizard World convention and the cast was asked who else they’d pick from the DC Universe to appear in the show. Ryan jumped in and said:
“King Shark. Only because, it might not connect, but in the Justice League Dark: Apokolips War animation, John Constantine turns around and says he had a relationship with King Shark, and I just think that’s so funny.”
For too long we’ve been deprived of a man/shark romantic pairing on network TV,...
- 8/17/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Back in the late 1990s, things didn’t look so hot for superhero movies. Warner Bros. Pictures crashed its Batman franchise into the ground with 1997’s disastrous Batman and Robin and showed no signs of resurrecting either that or any of its other DC comics heroes. Meanwhile, with the one bright exception of 1998’s Blade, not a single Marvel Comics character had made it to the big screen in a meaningful way.
All that changed, however, in 2000, when 20th Century Fox released X-Men.
Based on one of Marvel’s most enduring properties, the Bryan Singer-directed film introduced the concept of mutants via well-loved characters like Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Storm (Halle Berry), Magneto (Ian McKellen), Cyclops (James Marsden), Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) and Rogue (Anna Paquin). The story incorporated themes of bigotry, tolerance and family that were present ever since Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created...
All that changed, however, in 2000, when 20th Century Fox released X-Men.
Based on one of Marvel’s most enduring properties, the Bryan Singer-directed film introduced the concept of mutants via well-loved characters like Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Storm (Halle Berry), Magneto (Ian McKellen), Cyclops (James Marsden), Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) and Rogue (Anna Paquin). The story incorporated themes of bigotry, tolerance and family that were present ever since Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created...
- 8/10/2020
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Metal Gear Solid, like so many beloved video game franchises as of late, is getting its own live-action adaptation for cinema.
Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts has been known for some time, of course, to be leading the ambitious project, but beyond that, there’s very little to learn. Should the lack of new information be taken as a sign that trouble is afoot? Not necessarily – Covid-19 has thrown a spanner in the works for the entire entertainment industry, Hollywood included – though it seems, at the very least, that it’s still way too soon to be talking about release dates and casting choices.
It was only back in May, in fact, that Roberts shared some concept art for Solid Snake’s big screen debut, and considering an actor has yet to be secured for the all-important role, it goes without saying that fans are still in for a substantial wait.
Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts has been known for some time, of course, to be leading the ambitious project, but beyond that, there’s very little to learn. Should the lack of new information be taken as a sign that trouble is afoot? Not necessarily – Covid-19 has thrown a spanner in the works for the entire entertainment industry, Hollywood included – though it seems, at the very least, that it’s still way too soon to be talking about release dates and casting choices.
It was only back in May, in fact, that Roberts shared some concept art for Solid Snake’s big screen debut, and considering an actor has yet to be secured for the all-important role, it goes without saying that fans are still in for a substantial wait.
- 8/6/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
When the first X-Men movie opened in July 2000, the film featured a mix of founding X-Men team members like Cyclops (James Marsden) and Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) plus later recruits like Storm (Halle Berry), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), and Rogue (Anna Paquin).
But fans of the original Stan Lee/Jack Kirby comics knew that several members of the original team lineup, namely Beast and Angel, were nowhere to be found in the movie, while Iceman (Shawn Ashmore) was portrayed as a student at the Xavier School and did not join the team officially until the third film, X-Men: The Last Stand (where Angel also made his debut).
It turns out, however, that Beast, a.k.a. Dr. Hank McCoy — whose brilliant intellect is matched only by his superhuman strength and blue-furred appearance — was in several drafts of the first X-Men movie, along with the similarly blue-skinned, teleporting Nightcrawler.
But fans of the original Stan Lee/Jack Kirby comics knew that several members of the original team lineup, namely Beast and Angel, were nowhere to be found in the movie, while Iceman (Shawn Ashmore) was portrayed as a student at the Xavier School and did not join the team officially until the third film, X-Men: The Last Stand (where Angel also made his debut).
It turns out, however, that Beast, a.k.a. Dr. Hank McCoy — whose brilliant intellect is matched only by his superhuman strength and blue-furred appearance — was in several drafts of the first X-Men movie, along with the similarly blue-skinned, teleporting Nightcrawler.
- 8/6/2020
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Back in 1999 as the first X-Men film was developed and produced, executive producer Lauren Shuler Donner promoted a 26-year-old assistant in her office to the role of associate producer on the movie, thanks to his encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel Comics universe from which the X-Men had sprung.
That associate producer’s name was Kevin Feige, and based off his work on X-Men, he was hired by then-Marvel Studios head Avi Arad as his second in command. From that point on, Feige became Marvel’s president of production in 2007, and was eventually named head of Marvel Studios after the company was purchased by Disney in 2009.
He is widely credited as the architect of the multi-billion-dollar Marvel Cinematic Universe, leading the charge to introduce heroes like Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and others in their own films before teaming them up in a series of epics as the Avengers.
That associate producer’s name was Kevin Feige, and based off his work on X-Men, he was hired by then-Marvel Studios head Avi Arad as his second in command. From that point on, Feige became Marvel’s president of production in 2007, and was eventually named head of Marvel Studios after the company was purchased by Disney in 2009.
He is widely credited as the architect of the multi-billion-dollar Marvel Cinematic Universe, leading the charge to introduce heroes like Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and others in their own films before teaming them up in a series of epics as the Avengers.
- 8/4/2020
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Den of Geek recently had the opportunity to speak with David Hayter, the writer, producer and actor whose first big break in the film industry came when he had the opportunity to work on the screenplay for X–Men. The 2000 Bryan Singer-directed superhero film celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer and arguably opened the doors for the era of superhero movies we’ve enjoyed since.
X-Men was made at a time before Marvel Studios existed as its own entity (later bought by Disney) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe was still eight years away from its blockbuster launch with Iron Man. During the previous years before Marvel Studios came into being, the comic book publisher had sold the rights to various properties to different film studios.
The X-Men, one of the biggest Marvel brands, ended up with 20th Century Fox. The series eventually spawned 13 films, including the still-unreleased The New Mutants,...
X-Men was made at a time before Marvel Studios existed as its own entity (later bought by Disney) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe was still eight years away from its blockbuster launch with Iron Man. During the previous years before Marvel Studios came into being, the comic book publisher had sold the rights to various properties to different film studios.
The X-Men, one of the biggest Marvel brands, ended up with 20th Century Fox. The series eventually spawned 13 films, including the still-unreleased The New Mutants,...
- 8/3/2020
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
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