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In anticipation for the debut of Lucasfilm‘s upcoming new prequel series Andor, Disney is re-releasing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in IMAX. The 2016 film is hitting IMAX theaters across the U.S. and is slated to give an exclusive look at the new Disney+ series to audiences. The re-release will give fans a chance to rewatch the film and experience Diego Luna once again on the big screens before he reprises his role of Cassian Andor for the streamer. The new Andor series is set five years before the events of Rogue One, telling the story of how the rebellion came about. Disney calls the series a spy thriller, focusing on the return of Diego Luna to the franchise. The series will also see familiar faces like Genevieve O’Reilly and Forest Whitaker reprise their roles as Mon Motha and Saw Gerr...

After dropping out of Toronto Metropolitan University two years ago to pursue his passion in film, Reangsei Phos wasted no time in getting work on creating stories in the medium. Inspired by the likes of Haruki Murakami and the Safdie Brothers, Phos’ courage for taking his leap of faith was spurred on by the recent representation of Asians in the industry ushered in by Crazy Rich Asians, Parasite, and The Farewell. “I dropped out with no backup plan. My plan was to finish Talisman and I never thought too deep about what would happened if it didn’t work out. I feel like I put a lot of pressure on myself because I was constantly in the mindset of, this has to work, no matter what.” Looking to tell a story that shared some of his childhood memories and the common superstitious tendencies foun...

Chad Stahelski, the director of the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima, wants the language and cast of his film adaptation in Japanese. Speaking to Collider, the director revealed that Sony is supportive of the film featuring an all-Japanese cast and language, and that there is so much “opportunity” for the adaptation to be great. “So, I think if we did this right, it would be visually stunning. It’s character driven. It’s got an opportunity for great action, great looks,” he said. “And honestly, we’d to try to do it, all in character. Meaning, it’s a Japanese thing about the Mongols invading Tsushima island. A complete Japanese cast, in Japanese. Sony is so on board with backing us on that. I’ve been going to Japan since I was 16. I have a love of the country, love of the people, love of the lang...

Disney will be increasing the prices of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ in December 2022 as it introduces its ad-supported version in the United States. According to reports, the price hike will take effect December 8 and will see the premium ad-free Disney+ rise from $7.99 USD monthly to $10.99 USD a month or $109.99 USD a year. Hulu’s current ad-supported version will rise from $6.99 USD a month or $69.99 USD a year to $7.99 USD a month or $79.99 USD, while its ad-free tier will jump from $12.99 USD a month to $14.99 USD a month. ESPN+’s price changes, which were announced previously, will rise from $6.99 USD a month or $69.99 USD a year to $9.99 USD a month or $99.99 USD a year starting August 23. “With our new ad-supported Disney+ offering and an expanded lineup of plans across our entire stre...

In the past few weeks, Warner Bros. Discovery‘s shakeup with DC Entertainment projects have caused great confusion amongst fans and those internally. It is now unclear to the public what projects will continue since the newly formed company has shown that it is capable of shelving projects including Batgirl. While the studio has now declared that a new 10-year plan is currently in development for the DC Extended Universe. According to the Hollywood Reporter to the announcement, Warner had suggested that films based on Supergirl, Green Lantern Corps and Static Shock expected in the next few years.” However, with production and development currently slowed at the studio, there does not appear to be much sign of moving forward with these features. Though that is the case, the studio has provi...

Studio Ghibli Park in Japan is gearing up for its grand opening later this Fall with the official release of tickets available for purchase. The theme park is located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park, which is just less than two hours away by train from the city of Kyoto. Coming in at approximately 17.5 acres, the park will feature three open areas and includes Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse. Visitors will be able to experience exhibits and artifacts from some of the studio’s most noteworthy films. The area will include a “Hill of Youth, which features an antique shop from Whisper of the Heart and recreated locations from The Cat Returns and Dondoko Forest from My Neighbor’s Totoro. This will also include a Totoro-themed playground. The other two areas include the Mononoke Village and the Valle...

Charlie Cox‘s return as Daredevil has long been requested by fans, and after a brief cameo as his Matt Murdock persona in Spider-Man: No Way Home, he’s finally going to put on the cowl again in the upcoming Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. However, the show’s head writer Jessica Gao has said that his appearance in the series won’t be as dark as that of Netflix. Speaking to The Direct in a recent interview, the creative said that they wanted to bring different characters into the world of She-Hulk and allow them to play by the show’s tone instead of being their usual personas. “Charlie (Cox) is so wonderful. He’s so game to do whatever, and he’s such a wonderful actor, and a wonderful human being,” Gao began. “What was so fun about bringing him and Daredevil into our...

Adult Swim has dropped off the official trailer for season six of Rick and Morty, providing a closer look at all of the intergalactic action packed into the new installment. The preview begins with Rick and Morty trapped against a wall while engaging in a laser gun fight with an unidentified enemy. “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath then begins playing at Rick’s request, before the visual flicks through a series of messy scenarios, including flying robots breaking through walls, Rick stating that the Sanchez/Smith family is about to “vanish from reality” and a massive alien invasion. If there’s one thing we can take from the trailer, it’s that there’s certainly no shortage of chaos in season six. The series, created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, stars Roiland as Rick Sanchez, Chris ...

Warner Bros. Pictures may be considering canceling the release of The Flash after all. The media giant originally planned on releasing the film in 2023 despite widespread criticism and backlash from fans revolving around Ezra Miller‘s recent controversy and run-ins with the law, but reports now suggest that Warner Bros. is reconsidering its position following the actor’s latest arrest for felony burglary in Vermont. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio is now looking at three possible options for The Flash. The first would be for Miller to seek professional help alongside his family in Vermont, eventually giving an interview to explain his recent behavior before doing limited press for the film. In the case that he refuses professional help, option two would see W...

In a recent interview with Collider, John Wick director Chad Stahelski revealed that the highly-anticipated John Wick 4 film will be the longest movie in the whole series. With John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum being the longest film so far at two hours and twelve minutes, the upcoming movie is expected to exceed the 131-minute mark, though reportedly not by too much. The increase follows an overall upwards trajectory as John Wick was 101 minutes and John Wick: Chapter 2 ran for 122 minutes.  When asked how the movie is developing so far, Stahelski revealed that they’re ahead of schedule. “We’re on the final stretch for picture lock, and then we have our VFX music. But this is the furthest along I’ve ever been, this much in post,” Stahelski mentioned. “We love the music that we’ve ...

Timothée Chalamet and Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino have dropped off a new teaser for their upcoming horror film, Bones and All. The movie, which is slated for a world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, is based on the novel of the same moniker by Camille DeAngelis. The coming-of-age film chronicles a romantic, cross-America road trip, during which Lee (Chalamet) and Maren (Taylor Russell) express their love for one another in a cannibalistic form. The short teaser reveals several tender clips of Chalamet and Russell, along with shots of the lovestruck duo running in the desert. Guadagnino recently spoke to Deadline about the film’s deeper meaning, stating, “There is something about the disenfranchised about people living on the margins of society that I am dra...

It seems that after the success of Shang-Chi, Canadian actor Simu Liu is making his way from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Springfield as a guest star in a key role in The Simpsons storyline. The titular MCU martial artist is slated to bring back Lisa Simpson’s “perfect future boyfriend.” Liu will be voicing adult Hubert Wong and guest star in the forthcoming episode, “When Nelson Met Lisa.” The episode will air as a part of season 34 of The Simpsons. Liu will join the recurring cast of Joe Mantegna as mob boss Fat Toy and Melissa McCarthy as Homer Simpson’s kid rival. In an interview with Deadline, co-showrunner Matt Selman who is also the executive producer and writer said, “I’m excited about Season 34. It’s probably the best 34th season of any show you’ve ever seen. We have two Hallo...