You ever look at video game food and immediately start salivating because it looks so delicious? Yeah, me neither. Or at least I hadn’t, until I saw some steaks getting chef’d up on an open flame in Dragon’s Dogma 2, the meat glistening and marbling in such a lifelike way that I was sure it was expertly crafted CGI.…
The most fascinating thing about Helldivers 2’s ongoing story is how effectively its momentum and beats are used to not just make the player base feel immersed in an ongoing, evolving conflict, but to mobilize them in specific directions. We know that Joel, a developer at Arrowhead Game Studios, is controlling the…
The most fascinating thing about Helldivers 2’s ongoing story is how effectively its momentum and beats are used to not just make the player base feel immersed in an ongoing, evolving conflict, but to mobilize them in specific directions. We know that Joel, a developer at Arrowhead Game Studios, is controlling the…
Nine years after the release of Mad Max: Fury Road, the Mad Max franchise will be getting a new entry with the May 24, 2024 theatrical release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – a film which isn’t about the Mad Max character, but is actually a Fury Road prequel that focuses on the Furiosa character, who was played by Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road and is now played by Anya Taylor-Joy. We’ve heard some positive test screening reactions and earlier this week we saw a new image of Chris Hemsworth as Warlord Dementus. Now Empire has unveiled a new image of Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, and you can check that out at the bottom of this article.
Directed by Miller from a screenplay he wrote with Nico Lathouris, Furiosa has the following synopsis: As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland they come across the Citadel presided over by the Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
Taylor-Joy (The Witch) and Hemsworth (Thor) are joined in the cast by Tom Burke (C.B. Strike) and Quaden Bayles (Three Thousand Years of Longing), with Alyla Browne (The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart) as a younger Furiosa. Nathan Jones and Angus Sampson are said to reprise their Fury Road roles of Rictus Erectus and The Organic Mechanic. Miller hasn’t revealed whether or not Mad Max himself will be appearing in the movie, he has only teased that, “Max is lurking there in the background.”
If you’re anxious to see more Mad Max, there’s some good news: Miller has confirmed that he has another Mad Max story written, which would presumably be the Mad Max: The Wasteland story that he has referenced here and there ever since Fury Road was released. Now that Furiosa is making its way out into the world, here’s hoping that Miller or a protégé (Miller has said he has three different directors in mind that he would like to see make movies set in the world of his franchise) will get Mad Max: The Wasteland into production sooner than later.
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Fantasy fans rejoice! Astrid Lindgren‘s beloved classic novel The Brothers Lionheart is getting an event-limited TV series adaptation! Academy Award winner Thomas Vinterberg (Another Round, The Hunt) will direct and co-write the adaptation with Tony and Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens (Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime). Both will serve as Executive Producers alongside Michael Ellenberg, Lars Blomgren, Lindsey Springer of Media Res, and The Astrid Lindgren Company.
Per today’s official press release for The Brothers Lionheart courtesy of Media Res:
A beloved family classic in Scandinavia and around the world, The Brothers Lionheart has been translated into 50 languages and takes place in the fantasy tradition of magic, myth, poetry, and adventure where the work of C. S. Lewis, J.R. Tolkien, and Hayao Miyazaki reside. It is a breathtaking coming-of-age tale nestled inside an epic fantasy adventure story. The novel tells the story of two brothers – Karl and Jonathan Lion – as they leave the natural world and embark on the adventure of a lifetime in the mythical land of Nangiyala. Lindgren’s saga explores classic themes of love and loss, fear and courage, tyranny and rebellion, as the brothers must mature quickly to evade, uncover, and defeat the dark, mystical forces threatening to terrorize the good people of the Wild Rose Valley.
“The Brothers Lionheart is possibly the most important cultural legacy from my parents’ generation,” said Thomas Vinterberg. “It stands as a milestone from my childhood, shining vividly in my memory. The project is a great responsibility and, at the same time, a significant dream-come-true to create the series based on this immense and moving tale – and in that way, help pass it on to my children’s generation.”
“Astrid Lindgren is one of the most widely read authors in the world, and The Brothers Lionheart is an iconic work that’s moved, inspired and delighted generations of parents and children,” said Max Hallén, CEO of The Astrid Lindgren Company. “We are thrilled that the adaptation will be led by the visionary filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg in partnership with the remarkable team at Media Res. Simply put, this is a perfect match for this cherished tale and we greatly look forward to seeing Thomas’ vision come to life.”
If Astrid Lindgren’s name sounds familiar, she’s the Swedish writer who wrote the children’s books Pippi Longstocking (my favorite), Six Bullerby Children, Mio: My Son, Ronia the Robber’s Daughter, and more! Her influence on the literary community spans generations, with Pippi Longstocking being a staple of ’80s youth thanks partly to Ken Annakin’s fantasy musical film The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking. Vinterberg is an outstanding selection to tackle The Brothers Lionheart, and I can’t wait to see what he does with Lindgren’s enigmatic and heartfelt story.
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Like many other epic RPGs these days, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t over when the credits roll. Though the game doesn’t have a traditional New Game Plus mode as seen in other games, it does offer you the option to go back and replay any part of the story. If you’re looking to revert back to the perfect time to finish…
Like many other epic RPGs these days, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t over when the credits roll. Though the game doesn’t have a traditional New Game Plus mode as seen in other games, it does offer you the option to go back and replay any part of the story. If you’re looking to revert back to the perfect time to finish…
Good news, soldiers of democracy: Helldivers 2 is getting new guns and gear to help you fight the robot menace. You’ll have to earn these new toys (and pay for a new premium battle pass), but these upcoming electric- and laser-based weapons should help turn the tide of war, and possibly help the community avoid…
Good news, soldiers of democracy: Helldivers 2 is getting new guns and gear to help you fight the robot menace. You’ll have to earn these new toys (and pay for a new premium battle pass), but these upcoming electric- and laser-based weapons should help turn the tide of war, and possibly help the community avoid…
This weekend, it’s Muad’Dib vs Kung Fu Panda at the box office, with the second frame of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two set to face some competition for the top spot. While Kung Fu Panda is certainly going for a younger audience than Dune, it’s worth noting that since Wonka and Migration back over the Christmas holidays, the multiplexes have been curiously short of family fare. As such, Kung Fu Panda 4 has a real shot at opening better than any film in the franchise since the original way back in 2008. The last two sequels only opened in the 40-million-ish range, but given that the franchise has been dormant for eight years, pent-up demand may drive it to a strong start, although it seems very unlikely to cross $50 million.
Nevertheless, most box office forecasters are predicting a close race between Dune Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4, with each film looking to gross anywhere from $40 to $50 million. As it’s March break in a lot of places, I think Kung Fu Panda 4 will eke out a victory with a $48 million start, while Dune Part Two should earn about $44 million in its second weekend, which would be a great result for the well-reviewed blockbuster sequel.
Given the A CinemaScore rating, it seems like Dune 2 is all but sure to earn north of $40 million on the lower end this weekend. The top two films will propel the overall sluggish 2024 box office this weekend, although nothing else this weekend seems likely to do particularly well. The new Blumhouse horror film, Imaginary, will have to overcome poor word of mouth to open much better than their last film, Night Swim, with it likely earning about $11 million for the weekend. While it has a teddy bear bad guy, the movie hasn’t caught on like M3GAN did, with Lionsgate lacking the marketing muscle of regular Blumhouse distributor Universal Pictures.
The other big question mark this weekend is how Angel Studios will do with Cabrini. The film comes from Sound of Freedom director Alejandro Monteverde (check out our interview with him), but since it’s about a Catholic Saint in the late 19th century, it doesn’t have the same action hook as the previous film. We’re expecting a modest $4 million start, which should put it below holdover Bob Marley: One Love, which may draw a family audience over this March break weekend.
Here are our predictions:
Do you think Dune will beat Panda or vice versa? Let us know in the comments!
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