samedi 31 mars 2018

The End is Near in New Infinity War TV Spot

The End is Near in New Infinity War TV Spot

The end is near in new Infinity War TV spot

Marvel Studios has released another new TV spot for Avengers: Infinity War, featuring some new bits of footage from the upcoming film. Check it out in the player below!

An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Confirmed cast members for Avengers: Infinity War so far include Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olson, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Sebastian Stan, Don Cheadle, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Pom Klementieff, Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Sean Gunn, Tom Holland, Paul Rudd, and Josh Brolin.

Anthony and Joe Russo direct the film, which is produced by Kevin Feige. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee are the executive producers. Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay.

Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War is opening in theaters on April 27. Then, the Avengers assemble again for the still-untitled fourth film, set for May 3, 2019.

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Jonah Hex Returns in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Finale Photos

Jonah Hex Returns in DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Finale Photos

Jonah Hex returns in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow season 3 finale photos

Ahead of this week’s Guest Starring John Noble episodeThe CW has released the first batch of promo photos for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow season 3! Check them out in the gallery below!

Set to air April 9, the episode is titled “The Good, the Bad and the Cuddly” and is officially described as follows:

“SEASON FINALE – The Legends plan to vanquish Mallus by using the totems doesn’t go as planned, forcing Rip (guest star Arthur Darvill) to improvise. The team finds itself regrouping in the Wild West where they run into their old pal Jonah Hex (guest star Johnathon Schaech). Sara (Caity Lotz) leaves Ray (Brandon Routh) in charge of watching Damien Darhk (Neal McDonaugh), while she comes up with a new plan. Meanwhile, Amaya (Maisie Richarson-Sellers) is determined to find a way to use the totems to destroy Mallus. Dominic Purcell, Tala Ashe, Keiynan Lonsdale, Nick Zano and Franz Drameh also star.”

Dermott Downs directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Phil Klemmer.

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow stars Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill, Caity Lotz, Ciarra Renee, Nick Zano, Dominic Purcell, and Amy Louise Pemberton as Gideon.

Based on the characters from DC, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Phil Klemmer and Sarah Schechter.

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Jon Hamm Was Going to Play Mister Sinister in The New Mutants

Jon Hamm Was Going to Play Mister Sinister in The New Mutants

Jon Hamm was going to play Mister Sinister in The New Mutants

Warning: Potential spoilers for The New Mutants

The New Mutants movie at 20th Century Fox has been in a bit of trouble for a few months. Originally set to arrive in just a few weeks, the film was delayed by nearly a year earlier this year and has since been delayed again to an August 2, 2019 release date. Reports have circulated about the cause for such delays, with the cast confirming that a new character is already set to be added to the film, but now we might have a better understanding of the situation.

The Tracking Board has an extensive report on the behind-the-scenes shuffling around the film. The site notes that while The New Mutants was originally set to be PG-13, the success of Warner Bros.’ Stephen King adaptation IT made them reconsider the amount of scares in the film and allow for director Josh Boone to add more.

They also reveal a bit about a would be post-credit scene for the film, which would have been an addendum to X-Men: Apocalypse’s “Essex Corpoartion” tease, and would have featured Mad Men star Jon Hamm as the villain Mister Sinister. That scene has since been scraped and Tracking Board reveals that the film’s post-credit scene will now feature a different villain, reported to be played by Antonio Banderas. With the film still over a year away however, it remains to be seen if this post-credit scene will survive the final cut.

The New Mutants stars Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), Anya Taylor-Joy (The WitchThoroughbreds), Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things), Blu Hunt (The Originals), Henry Zaga (13 Reasons WhyTeen Wolf) and Alice Braga (City of GodQueen of the South).

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Promo for Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Episode 5.16: Inside Voices

Promo for Marvel's Agents of SHIELD Episode 5.16: Inside Voices

Promo for Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD episode 5.16: Inside Voices

Following last night’s new Marvel’s Agents of SHIELDABC has released the first promo for next week’s episode as the team searches the cosmos for Coulson! Check it out below along with photos in the gallery!

Episode 5.16 is set to air Friday, April 6. Titled “Inside Voices” the episode is described as follows: “Coulson is forced to team up with surprising allies to save the world, while the S.H.I.E.L.D. team attempts to track down and rescue him.”

“Inside Voices” was written by Mark Leitner and directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield.

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Henry Simmons as Agent Alphonso “Mack” MacKenzie, Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez, John Hannah as Holden Radcliffe, Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Luke Mitchell as Lincoln Campbell, and Nick Blood as Lance Hunter

The series was co-created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen, who also serve as executive producers along with Jeffrey Bell and Marvel’s Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory.

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Avengers: Infinity War Chinese Poster, Release Date Revealed

Avengers: Infinity War Secures Release Date in China

Avengers: Infinity War Chinese poster, release date revealed

The Hollywood Reporter brings word that the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War will be released in China on May 11, just two weeks after the film’s debut around the rest of the world. Marvel Studios movies have consistently performed well in China, but Avengers: Age of Ultron is the highest grossing MCU movie there with over $240 million. THR notes that Disney will be heavily promoting the film at their Shanghai Disney Resort with an “Avengers Tour.” You can check out the Chinese poster for the film in the gallery below!

An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Confirmed cast members for Avengers: Infinity War so far include Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olson, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Sebastian Stan, Don Cheadle, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Pom Klementieff, Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Sean Gunn, Tom Holland, Paul Rudd, and Josh Brolin.

Anthony and Joe Russo direct the film, which is produced by Kevin Feige. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee are the executive producers. Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay.

Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War is opening in theaters on April 27. Then, the Avengers assemble again for the still-untitled fourth film, set for May 3, 2019.

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The Top 15 Best Action Movie Franchises of All Time

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The Top 15 Best Action Movie Franchises of All Time

Before the genre became overcrowded with endless comic book adaptations, action featured some of the most popular, intense and high-octane series in history, some of which are still thriving with modern audiences. With some set to return to theaters soon, let’s take a look at some of the best action movie franchises from over the years.

Bourne

Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne in the new Bourne movie, hitting theaters in 2016.

  • First Release: 2002
  • Films: 5
  • Stars: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles
  • Total Box Office: $1.637 billion

One of the longer-lasting subgenres of action films is the spy genre, and one of the most popular contemporary franchises in this field is the adaptation of the Robert Ludlum character, Jason Bourne. Starting with The Bourne Identity in 2002, the first three films earned widespread praise, especially the third installment, Ultimatum, which received much attention for Damon’s strongest performance yet and the fine-tuning given to the story and action. Though the latter two films, one which saw Damon leave and Jeremy Renner (The Avengers) take the lead role, received more mixed reviews from critics, both still proved to be box office hits, propelling the series’ box office returns to over $1.6 billion across the five films. The future of the franchise is currently up in the air after the fifth film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with Damon believing audiences were done with the character, but still being game for a sequel featuring his and Renner’s character working together.

Die Hard

  • First Release: 1988
  • Films: 5
  • Star: Bruce Willis
  • Total Box Office: $1.435 billion

Yippee Ki Yay, Mother******. When this legendary phrase is uttered, audiences around the globe have one name come to mind: NYPD Detective John McClane, who’s always in the wrong place at the wrong time. The film series, beginning in 1988, sees McClane pitted against incredible odds against increasingly larger and more maniacal enemies in each film, starting with a hostage situation in the fictional Nakatomi Plaza building in Los Angeles and transitioning to protecting his son across Russia. The first film received rave reviews from critics and is credited as one of the greatest action films of all time, and though the sequels didn’t receive nearly as high reviews, especially the fifth installment, A Good Day, which holds a 14% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it has still received mostly positive reactions over the years from fans and critics. The series is currently in a production hiatus as development has been underway on a prequel film about McClane’s time as a rookie cop in the ’70s, with The Conjuring co-writers Chad and Carey Hayes signing on in March to rewrite the script.

Dirty Harry

  • First Release: 1971
  • Final Release: 1988
  • Films: 5
  • Star: Clint Eastwood
  • Total Box Office: $227.5 million

You’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk? If this is being told to you in a gruff voice, chances are you’re staring down the barrel of a Smith & Wesson 29, the preferred weapon of San Francisco Police Department Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan. The classic film franchise was one of star Eastwood’s biggest claims-to-fame early in his career after already exploding onto the scene with the Dollars trilogy, and has gone on to become one of the most celebrated and popular police franchises in cinematic history, ending in 1988 when Eastwood decided he was too old to continue portraying Callahan and didn’t want the character becoming a joke.

The Expendables

The Expendables 4 is on its Way!

  • First Release: 2010
  • Films: 3
  • Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren
  • Total Box Office: $804.1 million

It’s been referred to as the most bloated and explosive franchise not to be directed by Michael Bay, while also mocked as “The Geriatrics” for featuring casts made up of action stars anywhere in their fifties to sixties and were popular in the ’80s and ’90s. However, it has also been one of the most financially-successful action franchises and has gotten some love from audiences for its outrageous action and meta-humor poking fun at the actors’ pasts, ranging from Stallone’s love for the jungle from Rambo to Wesley Snipes’ character’s imprisonment due to tax evasion. Though the third film featuring the ensemble team of mercenaries was not nearly as well received as its predecessors, a fourth film is in the works with Stallone set to return to lead the team, along with a television spin-off and a female-centered spin-off still in development.

The Fast and the Furious

  • First Release: 2001
  • Films: 8
  • Stars: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson
  • Total Box Office: $5.132 billion

When the first Fast and Furious movie came out in 2001, it became one of the surprise smash hits of the year thanks to its unique genre in the street racing field and earned decent reviews from critics and was a box office success. Universal Pictures saw the potential in expanding the series to more than just one film and it has since become the highest-grossing franchise for the studio, as well as the sixth-highest grossing film series of all time, of which the Marvel Cinematic Universe reigns. Following the group of street racers as they progress from bringing down drug lords to international heists to saving the world from cyber terrorists, the family dynamic amidst its stars has been the biggest pull for audiences to come back time again, especially with the seventh installment in the franchise, which saw the final performance of actor Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner, who died in 2013 in a car accident. Despite the major success of the franchise, main star and producer Diesel has announced that there will be a ninth and tenth film in the main series, but the tenth, which is set for an April 2021 release, will be the finale. Fans can at least breathe a sigh of relief as the ninth installment won’t hit theaters until 2020 and can instead enjoy the first franchise spin-off, Hobbs & Shaw, following Johnson’s federal agent character Luke Hobbs and Jason Statham’s former antagonist character Deckard Shaw in their own adventure, which is set for a July 2019 release.

Indiana Jones

  • First Release: 1981
  • Films: 4
  • Star: Harrison Ford
  • Total Box Office: $1.978 billion

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have taken us to galaxies far, far away, given us the need for a bigger boat and brought the largest creatures from the past to the present, but when they weren’t creating these major fantasy realms, they gave audiences the historic hero, Indiana Jones. Following an archaeology professor and his adventures searching for some of the most mythical artifacts in history, the films have all earned praise from critics and audiences for its old-fashioned adventure tone, strong special effects for their time periods and the iconic performance from Ford in the titular role. The films have all also proven to be financial successes, and after over a decade of development, Spielberg and Ford will return for the long-awaited fifth installment, which is set to enter production in April 2019.

James Bond

James Bond 25 Release Date Set for November 2019!

  • First Release: 1962
  • Films: 24
  • Stars: Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore
  • Total Box Office: $13.28 billion

He enjoys long walks on the beach, travelling the world and martinis shaken, not stirred. The name is Bond, James Bond. Considered one of the original spy films, the franchise following the famous MI-6 agent has been around for nearly 60 years, and yet it still shows no signs of dying out, the latest iterations with Craig featuring rave reviews and major box office returns. After roughly three years of development and uncertainty, Craig will return to the franchise for the 25th film with Danny Boyle set to direct and co-write the film.

John Wick

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  • First Release: 2014
  • Films: 2
  • Stars: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick
  • Total Box Office: $260 million

Keanu Reeves was once the highlight of the action genre, starring in big-name titles including Point BreakSpeed and The Matrix trilogy, and after a brief time starring in some poorly-received action and drama films, he would return with force to the genre with the John Wick franchise. Set around a retired hitman returning to his former life to seek vengeance, the films have been critical darlings, earning widespread praise for Reeves’s powerful performance in both films, the stylish direction and kinetic action that featured the first major return of gun fu to the big screen, with Reeves doing nearly all of his own stunts. Not only is a third film set for a May 2019 release with director Chad Stahelski returning for the third time, but a spin-off series for Starz is also in the works focusing on The Continental, the chain of hotels used by the assassins in the Wick universe.

Jurassic Park

  • First Release: 1993
  • Films: 4
  • Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill
  • Total Box Office: $3.7 billion

After taking us on adventures to find some of the most mythical treasures in history, director Steven Spielberg brought the acclaimed Michael Crichton novel to life in 1993’s Jurassic Park, which became the highest-grossing film ever at the time of its release and widespread praise for its visual effects, musical score and Spielberg’s direction. The film became such a huge hit that it spawned two immediate sequels, only one of which loosely adapted a novel, as well as a revival trilogy beginning with 2015’s Jurassic World, which grossed $1.6 billion, placing it as the second-highest-grossing film of 2015 behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The second film, Fallen Kingdom, is set for a June 2018 release, while the conclusion to the trilogy and the film series as a whole is set for a June 2021 release.

Lethal Weapon

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  • First Release: 1987
  • Films: 4
  • Stars: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo
  • Total Box Office: $955.2 million

While Die Hard was one of the earliest examples to blend action and comedy in a successful way, the Lethal Weapon franchise has been credited with popularizing the buddy cop subgenre. Following near-retirement detective Roger Murtaugh and disturbed detective Martin Riggs, the series initially earned widespread praise for its skillful action and brilliant chemistry between the leads, the latter two films earned more mixed reviews for its weaker stories. After almost 20 years of lying dormant, the franchise returned with a small-screen adaptation of the series featuring Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans in the lead roles, which has earned generally positive reviews for the chemistry between the leads and solid ratings for Fox. Even with the TV series, another film entry is still in the works, with Gibson and Glover ready to return alongside franchise director Richard Donner for a fifth and final film, but are currently being held up by production companies.

Mad Max

  • First Release: 1979
  • Films: 4
  • Stars: Mel Gibson, Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron
  • Total Box Office: $500 million

The post-apocalypse setting has been well-worn and well-traversed by a variety of genres over the years, but the Mad Max franchise has been both one of the most influential and longest-lasting entries into this area in film history. Set around a drifter struggling to find his humanity in a world of chaos and violence, the series has earned continual widespread praise for the deep character study on the titular protagonist, as well as kinetic and impressive action sequences. Following a development hell of 20 years due to financial difficulties and the uncertainty fans were ready for another entry after Beyond Thunderdome was criticized by audiences, the fourth entry Fury Road exploded onto the big screen and was hailed as the greatest film of 2015 and one of the greatest action films of all time, making it the second entry in the franchise behind The Road Warrior to hold this achievement. Though franchise co-writer/director George Miller said two follow-up films are written and ready to go, a lawsuit between his company and Warner Bros. has put the franchise’s future on hold.

Mission: Impossible

  • First Release: 1996
  • Films: 6
  • Stars: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg
  • Total Box Office: $2.779 billion

Give Tom Cruise as much hate as you want, but there’s no denying he’s the driving force behind some of Hollywood’s most thrilling action films, including the blockbuster Mission: Impossible franchise. Based on the TV show of the same name, the film series follows Ethan Hunt and his field team at the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) as they tackle various missions that threaten to bring down his agency, as well as kill people around the world. Though financially successful, the first two films were only moderate critical hits, with derision aimed towards the convoluted plots and screenplays, but the latter three films have earned increasingly positive reviews from critics and audiences and major box office success, making it one of the 20 highest-grossing film series to date, with a sixth film set to release July 2018.

Pirates of the Caribbean

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  • First Release: 2003
  • Films: 5
  • Stars: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Kevin McNally, Orlando Bloom
  • Total Box Office: $4.5 billion

Disney has only worked to adapt a few of their rides for the big screen, but of the ones adapted so far, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been the most successful and everlasting of them all, amassing a large fan base thanks mostly in part to star Johnny Depp’s outrageous and immersed performance as pirate Captain Jack Sparrow. Following Sparrow and his adventures to find some major treasures and save his life from past enemies, the series has earned generally mixed-to-negative reviews following a well-reviewed first entry, but thanks to its large box office returns, it lives on, with a sixth entry still in the air after a post-credits scene in the fifth setting up the return of former franchise mainstays, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley.

Rambo

  • First Release: 1982
  • Films: 4
  • Star: Sylvester Stallone
  • Total Box Office: $727.8 million

Before he led the team of geriatric action stars, Sylvester Stallone was running through the jungles of Vietnam and Afghanistan on missions for the U.S. Army Special Forces in the Rambo action franchise. Following the titular hero on his missions, the series has not been a critical darling, with the first receiving widespread acclaim for its realistic and somber portrayal of Vietnam veterans back home, while the rest of the films have earned criticism for their lack of decent writing or plots. Nonetheless, the franchise has been a fan-favorite for years, acting as equally one of the most respected and parodied in history, which is currently in a standstill as a TV series focusing on the titular character’s son is still in the works while it is unclear if Stallone will return to the franchise after retiring the character and teasing a return in 2016.

The Transporter

  • First Release: 2002
  • Films: 4
  • Stars: Jason Statham, Francois Berleand
  • Total Box Office: $310.7 million

Of all the British stars to transition successfully to America, Jason Statham is by far one of the most beloved by fans, appearing in numerous box office hits including the Crank films, the Fast and Furious franchise, as well as the driving series, The Transporter. Set around a freelance driver for hire who always finds himself in dangerous situations regarding his clients, the films earned generally mixed reviews from critics for their lack of original storytelling, while also earning praise for their thrilling action and fighting sequences. Though a spin-off TV series and reboot with new actors were attempted, both proved not nearly to be as successful as the Statham trilogy.

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A League of Their Own Series in Development at Amazon Studios

A League of Their Own Series in Development at Amazon Studios

A League of Their Own series in development at Amazon Studios

Amazon Studios is developing A League of Their Own series, according to The Hollywood Reporter, though the project will be more of a modern adaptation of the story. Mozart in the Jungle‘s Will Graham and Broad City‘s Abbi Jacobson will co-write and executive produce the half-hour comedy series. It will be based on Penny Marshall’s 1992 film starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, Lori Petty, Jon Lovitz, David Strathairn, Garry Marshall, and Bill Pullman.

The trade says that the League of Their Own series will not feature either Davis’ Dottie or her sister, Kit (Petty), but is instead described as follows:

A League of Their Own is a half-hour comedy infusing the warmth, humor and DNA of the classic film, while taking a contemporary spin on the stories of the women surrounding the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The show will begin with the formation of the league in 1943 and follows the Rockford Peaches, season to season as they struggle to keep the team alive through close games, injuries, late night bar crawls, sexual awakenings, not crying and road trips across a rapidly changing United States. The series dives deeper into the issues facing the country while following a ragtag team of women figuring themselves out while fighting to realize their dreams of playing professional baseball.

The show will be produced by Sony Pictures Television Studios. Sony’s Columbia Pictures released the film.

CBS previously tried to adapt the film in 1993 with a series that featured Megan Cavanagh (Marla Hooch) and Tracy Reiner (Betty “Spaghetti”) reprising their roles.The series was pulled after three episodes.

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vendredi 30 mars 2018

The Star Wars News Roundup for March 30, 2018

Get a First Look at Pixar’s Short Film Bao

Get a First Look at Pixar's Short Film Bao

Get a first look at Pixar’s new animated short, Bao

Entertainment Weekly has revealed a first look at the adorable new Pixar animated short, Bao. The short will be debuting in front of Incredibles 2 on June 15.  Make sure you take a look at the concept art below.

The seven-and-a-half minute short is about a Chinese-Canadian woman suffering from the depression of an empty nest, who gets a second shot at motherhood when one of her handmade dumplings comes alive. The story is written by Domee Shi, who will be the first female short director in Pixar’s entire history.

The title Bao carries a double meaning. Domee Shi explains to EW that, “The word ‘bao’ actually means two things in Chinese: Said one way, it means steamed bun. Said another, it means something precious. A treasure.” Shi’s mother, Ningsha Zhong helped her daughter as a cultural consultant on the film, giving the crew up close demos on how to make dumplings.

Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in Incredibles 2 – but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the spotlight, leaving Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and Dash (voice of Huck Milner) to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough transition for everyone, made tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers. When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) must find a way to work together again—which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible.

Rounding out the cast in supporting roles are Bob Odenkirk, Catherine Keener, Jonathan Banks, Sophia Bush, Isabella Rossellini and Brad Bird.

Brad Bird is also back in the director seat for the sequel to the hit 2004 animated superhero movie. John Walker and Nicole Grindle are the producers.

The superhero family gets back to work in the Incredibles 2 on June 15, 2018.

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Roseanne Renewed for 11th Season by ABC

Roseanne Renewed for 11th Season by ABC

Roseanne renewed for 11th Season by ABC

The ABC Television Network has picked up hit comedy revival Roseanne for an 11th season, Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today. With just one day of Nielsen’s delayed viewing counted, the return of Roseanne saw its Total Viewer count swell by a best of season for any premiere telecast of over +3.4 million viewers to a 21.869 million average audience. In addition, after the first day of playback, Roseanne shot up to a 6.24 rating in Adults 18-49, adding more than 1.0 rating point and over 20% to its Adult 18-49 Live + Same Day number.

“We’re thrilled that America has welcomed the Conner family back into their homes. The show is as fresh and relevant today as it was when it left the air 21 years ago. We can’t wait to see what the ‘Roseanne’ team has in store for next year,” Dungey said.

The timeless sitcom, featuring the complete original cast, new series regulars and notable returning guest stars, explores life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the Conner household. With the inimitable Roseanne at its epicenter, fresh stories that tackle today’s issues and even more laughs from a brilliant cast and crew that haven’t missed a beat, audiences old and new will celebrate the homecoming of America’s favorite working-class family.

The series stars Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Conner, John Goodman as Dan Conner, Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris, Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy, Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner, Emma Kenney as Harris Conner-Healy, Ames McNamara as Mark Conner-Healy and Jayden Rey as Mary Conner. Sarah Chalke, who played the character Becky in later seasons, will also appear in another role.

Fan-favorite guest stars from Roseanne reprise their roles in the revival, including Estelle Parsons as Beverly Harris, Sandra Bernhard as Nancy Bartlett, Natalie West as Crystal Anderson, James Pickens Jr. as Chuck Mitchell and Adilah Barnes as Anne Marie Mitchell.

Roseanne is produced by Carsey-Werner Television. Executive producers include Roseanne Barr, Sara Gilbert, Tom Werner, Bruce Helford, Whitney Cummings and Tony Hernandez.

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Colin Trevorrow Confirmed to Direct Jurassic World 3!

Colin Trevorrow Confirmed to Direct Jurassic World 3!

Colin Trevorrow confirmed to direct Jurassic World 3!

Steven Spielberg has confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that Colin Trevorrow, who directed 2015’s smash hit Jurassic World, will return to helm Jurassic World 3 for Universal Pictures. J.A. Bayona directed the second installment, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, which will open on June 22, 2018. Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed, The Book of Henry) was previously scheduled to direct Star Wars: Episode IX, but was reportedly let go from the project last year and eventually replaced by J.J. Abrams.

“Colin Trevorrow is going write and direct the third ‘Jurassic World’ story,” said Spielberg, who will also executive produce the sixth overall installment in the Jurassic Park franchise. Jurassic World 3 (as it is being called for now) will open in theaters nationwide on Friday, June 11, 2021.

RELATED: The New Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Trailer!

Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow return to executive produce Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World 3, with Trevorrow once again directing the next chapter in one of the biggest franchises in the history of cinema. Producers Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley once again partner with Spielberg and Trevorrow in leading the filmmakers for this installment. Joining the Jurassic team for the first time is Emily Carmichael (upcoming Pacific Rim UprisingThe Black Hole), who will craft the Jurassic World 3 screenplay with Trevorrow. They will work off a story by Derek Connolly and Trevorrow, who together co-wrote Jurassic World and this summer’s highly-anticipated Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before.

Stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return alongside executive producers Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow for Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Pratt and Howard are joined by co-stars James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall, while BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum reprise their roles.

Directed by J.A. Bayona (The Impossible), the epic action-adventure is written by Jurassic World’s director, Trevorrow, and its co-writer, Derek Connolly. Producers Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley once again partner with Spielberg and Trevorrow in leading the team of filmmakers for this stunning installment. Belén Atienza joins the team as a producer.

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