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GODZILLA: THE SHOWA-ERA FILMS, 1954–1975 Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Criterion's spine #1000 collects all 15 Godzilla films in one Blu-ray set this October! [/teaser] Criterion is set to release GODZILLA: THE SHOWA-ERA FILMS, 1954–1975 on Blu-ray in an 8-disc boxed set on October 29. In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan’s Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry, fantastical storytelling, and indomitable international appeal that established the most iconic giant monster the cinema has ever seen. Godzilla 1954 • 96 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio Godzilla Raids Again 1955 • 81 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio King Kong vs. Godzilla U.S.-RELEASE VERSION 1963 • 91 minutes • Color • Monaural • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Mothra vs. Godzilla 1964 • 89 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster 1964 • 93 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Invasion of Astro-Monster 1965 • 94 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Ebirah, Horror of the Deep 1966 • 86 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Son of Godzilla 1967 • 85 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Destroy All Monsters 1968 • 89 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio All Monsters Attack 1969 • 69 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Godzilla vs. Hedorah 1971 • 85 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Godzilla vs. Gigan 1972 • 89 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Godzilla vs. Megalon 1973 • 81 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 1974 • 84 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio Terror of Mechagodzilla 1975 • 83 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio EIGHT-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES • High-definition digital transfers of all fifteen Godzilla films made between 1954 and 1975, released together for the first time, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks • High-definition digital transfer of Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956), the U.S.-release version of Godzilla • Japanese-release version of King Kong vs. Godzilla from 1962 • Audio commentaries from 2011 on Godzilla and Godzilla, King of the Monsters featuring film historian David Kalat • International English-language dub tracks for Invasion of Astro-Monster, Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, and Terror of Mechagodzilla • Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Ishiro Honda, conducted by director Yoshimitsu Banno in 1990 • Programs detailing the creation of Godzilla’s special effects and unused effects sequences from Toho releases including Destroy All Monsters • New interview with filmmaker Alex Cox about his admiration for the Showa-era Godzilla films • New and archival interviews with cast and crew members, including actors Bin Furuya, Tsugutoshi Komada, Haruo Nakajima, and Akira Takarada; composer Akira Ifukube; and effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai • Interview with critic Tadao Sato from 2011 • Illustrated audio essay from 2011 about the real-life tragedy that inspired Godzilla • New English subtitle translations • Trailers • PLUS: A lavishly illustrated deluxe hardcover book featuring an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle, notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski, and new illustrations by Arthur Adams, Sophie Campbell, Becky Cloonan, Jorge Coelho, Geof Darrow, Simon Gane, Robert Goodin, Benjamin Marra, Monarobot, Takashi Okazaki, Angela Rizza, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Katsuya Terada, Ronald Wimberly, and Chris Wisnia You can find the latest specs for GODZILLA: THE SHOWA-ERA FILMS, 1954–1975 linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 29.Posted Thu Jul 25, 2019 at 11:42 AM PDT by: -
First ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP Trailer Teases More Amusing Undead Mayhem[teaser]Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock will kick more zombie ass in October.[/teaser] Sony has released the first trailer for Zombieland: Double Tap. The movie serves as a sequel to 2009's Zombieland, and is set to hit theaters on October 18, 2019. A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland 2: Double Tap. In the sequel, written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham, through comic mayhem that stretches from the White House and through the heartland, these four slayers must face off against the many new kinds of zombies that have evolved since the first movie, as well as some new human survivors. But most of all, they have to face the growing pains of their own snarky, makeshift family. Check out the trailer below! The sequel features the return of Zombieland stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin. Likewise, Bill Murray is expected to make another appearance as himself. Meanwhile, new cast members include Rosario Dawson, Zoey Deutch, Luke Wilson, and Thomas Middleditch. Zombieland: Double Tap is directed by Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Venom) and comes from a script written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham. Gavin Polone serves as producer while Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, Rebecca Rivo, Ruben Fleischer, and David Bernad are all on board as executive producers. The first Zombieland was originally released on October 2, 2009. A TV pilot based on the film with different actors playing the lead roles was also produced in 2013, but the show was never picked up. Source: Sony (YouTube)Posted Thu Jul 25, 2019 at 11:05 AM PDT by: -
ROCKETMAN Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The Elton John biopic starring Taron Egerton blasts off to home video this August. [/teaser] Paramount says Rocketman will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 27. The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. "His music inspires you, his life will surprise you," Rocketman is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration set to Elton John's most beloved songs. Discover how a shy, small-town boy becomes one of the most iconic figures in rock & roll. Featuring an all-star cast, this truly spectacular and utterly electrifying ride is filled with show-stopping musical performances and is "unlike anything you've ever seen" (Jake Hamilton, WFLD-TV (FOX)). The Digital***, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray releases are packed with over 75 minutes of must-see bonus content, including four extended musical sequences introduced by director Dexter Fletcher that showcase even more of the spectacular singing and dancing by Taron Egerton and the cast. The releases also include breakthrough moments not seen in theaters with 10 deleted and extended scenes with an introduction by Dexter Fletcher; sing-along tracks of 13 select songs; behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Elton John, the cast, and filmmakers; intimate footage from recording studio sessions; plus, a Rocketman jukebox that allows viewers to skip straight to the music. Also, for a limited time while supplies last, the Combo Packs will include a collectible booklet with a special message from Elton John for fans of Rocketman. The releases will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack (with Dolby Vision HDR video on the 4K release), and supplements will include: Extended Musical Numbers with Introduction by Dexter Fletcher Deleted and Extended Scenes with Introduction by Dexter Fletcher It's Going to Be a Wild Ride: Creative Vision Becoming Elton John: Taron's Transformation Larger Than Life: Production Design & Costuming Full Tilt: Staging the Musical Numbers Music Reimagined: The Studio Sessions - Behind the scenes in the recording studio with Taron & Elton ROCKETMAN Lyric Companion: Sing-Along with Select Songs (English only) ROCKETMAN Jukebox: Jump Straight to the Music You can find the latest specs for Rocketman linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under August 27. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 25, 2019 at 08:51 AM PDT by: -
How to Make Sure You Don't Lose Your Digital Library When UltraViolet Closes on 7/31As previously reported, UltraViolet is officially closing on July 31. The digital locker system was designed to redeem and link digital copies from numerous studios to various online retailers, enabling playback from a variety of devices. But while the end of UltraViolet might present an inconvenience for current users, the platform's termination DOES NOT mean that users have to lose their hard-earned digital libraries. In fact, in most cases, customers can retain all of their currently redeemed and purchased digital copies even after UV closes up shop. That is, so long as they ensure that a few simple steps have been followed. How to Keep Your UltraViolet Titles For most UltraViolet users, ensuring that your digital titles remain accessible will require you to simply sit back and do nothing. As long as you've had your UV account linked to VUDU and/or FandangoNOW, and you keep your UV account open and linked to those services, you're basically set to keep your content through those retailers. But, if you're not sure whether your account is properly linked up, we've got you covered with a quick guide. [teaser]Here's a few steps you can take to make sure your digital library is ready for UltraViolet's end[/teaser]: Sign into your UltraViolet account at myuv.com. Check to see if your account is already linked to an existing VUDU and/or FandangoNOW account at myuv.com/retailers. If your UltraViolet account is already linked to an existing VUDU or FandangoNOW account, simply make sure that you DO NOT UNLINK your UV account to those services. If your UltraViolet account is not already linked to a VUDU or FandangoNOW account, follow the instructions at myuv.com/retailers to link them together (you may need to create a VUDU or FandangoNOW account if you don't have one). Customers who also use ParamountMovies for digital copy playback should also ensure that ParamountMovies remains linked to UltraViolet as functionality for that platform is changing. CLICK HERE for more details and instructions. As long as your UV account remains open and linked to your VUDU and/or FandangoNOW account, most, if not all, of your existing UV titles will remain accessible through those services following UltraViolet's closure. UltraViolet recommends linking to both retailers to maximize availability of titles. In rare cases, some previously redeemed UV titles might not be available if VUDU or FandangoNOW don't carry them. Existing, unused UV codes should also still remain redeemable via VUDU and FandangoNOW after UV's closure for playback via the retailer you redeem them with. Migrating to Movies Anywhere And now that you've ensured that your UV library won't disappear come July 31, there's actually another step you can take to expand availability of your titles even more. To do this, you simply need to sync your VUDU and/or FandangoNOW account up to a Movies Anywhere account. Like UltraViolet, Movies Anywhere is a digital locker system that can link to a variety of retailers, allowing users to redeem and access their supported digital titles across numerous services. The retailers currently supported include VUDU, FanangoNOW, iTunes Amazon, Xfinity (for Xfinity TV subscribers only), Google Play/YouTube, and Microsoft Movies. Meanwhile, studios currently participating include Disney, Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., and Universal. Here's how to get started with Movies Anywhere: Check out moviesanywhere.com/signup to create a Movies Anywhere account if you don't already have one. After creating an account, simply follow the site's instructions to sync it with your existing VUDU and/or FandangoNOW account. Likewise, you can also sync Movies Anywhere to any other supported retailers you have an account with. When that's all done, all of your Movies Anywhere digital titles, including supported VUDU and/or FandangoNOW content that was carried over from UltraViolet, will now be accessible across the entire Movies Anywhere ecosystem. With that said, there are two notable caveats to that last point that users should be aware of: Some studios that previously supported UltraViolet, like Paramount and Lionsgate, do not currently support Movies Anywhere. This means that while you will still be able to access those titles via your UV linked VUDU and FandangoNOW accounts, titles from those studios will not sync to other Movies Anywhere retailers. Movies Anywhere does not currently support TV shows. Again, shows from your UV library that remained linked to your VUDU and FandangoNOW accounts will remain viewable via those services, but they will not sync to other Movies Anywhere retailers. While all of this is admittedly a bit of chore to get sorted out and setup, the end of UltraViolet and the continued expansion of Movies Anywhere should simplify and streamline the digital copy redemption and playback process in the long run. If Paramount and Lionsgate eventually sign on, and TV shows are added to the mix, Movies Anywhere has the potential to fulfill the promise that UltraViolet could never quite live up to -- resulting in a truly unified digital copy platform that hopefully avoids UV's tragic fate.Posted Wed Jul 24, 2019 at 01:14 PM PDT by: -
LG Releases CineBeam AI ThinQ 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector[teaser]The company's first ultra short throw 4K Ultra HD projector is now available.[/teaser] LG has announced pricing and availability for its new HU85LA CineBeam AI ThinQ 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector. The device is on sale now via authorized dealers for an MSRP of $5,999. "The new CineBeam Laser projector marries spectacular 4K viewing experience with the convenience of AI technology," said Jang Ik-hwan, head of LG's IT business division. "There is no other product like this on the market, illustrating how LG continues to deliver unique value to consumers." The HU85L utilizes a new three-channel laser optical system and offers support for 4K UHD resolution, a wide color gamut, HDR10 playback, up to 12 bit color processing, up to 2,700 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1. And thanks to the unit's Ultra Short Throw tech, the device can project a 90-inch image from just a little more than 2 inches away from a wall or an even larger 120-inch image from 7.2 inches away. In addition, the projector features a compact design and 12-point keystone adjustment to help remove image distortion. Meanwhile, LG has also implemented ThinQ AI and Google Assistant capabilities, offering support for voice commands via the included Magic Remote to control the projector and find content. Likewise, the remote can detect gestures and activate its backlit buttons automatically when it perceives motion. Integrated access to streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon is implemented as well. Finally, USB, Ethernet, and HDMI connectivity are also included, along with IP Control for Control4, Crestron, and Savant. Here's a rundown of key specs per LG: 4K UHD Resolution Up to 120" HDR10 Vibrant picture in ambient light LG ThinQ AI | Google Assistant LG Smart TV with Magic Remote Source: LGPosted Wed Jul 24, 2019 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
RATATOUILLE, INSIDE OUT, and Six More Pixar Titles Bound for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this September![teaser]Pre-orders for these releases are also now available at Amazon. [/teaser] Disney is preparing numerous Pixar titles for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray including Ratatouille, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, Cars, Cars 2, and Brave. The titles have yet to be detailed, but they are expected to have Dolby Atmos soundtracks and will be available in stores this September. You can find the latest specs for these titles linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under September 10. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 24, 2019 at 11:09 AM PDT by: -
DAYBREAKERS Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 2009 vampire flick starring Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Sam Neill is getting a 4K upgrade in September. [/teaser] Lionsgate is preparing Daybreakers for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 10. Four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke plays Edward Dalton, a researcher in the year 2019, when an unknown plague has transformed the world's population into vampires. As the human population nears extinction, vampires must capture and farm every remaining human, or find a blood substitute before time runs out. However, a covert group of vampires makes a remarkable discovery, one which has the power to save the human race. The release will feature a Dolby Vision presentation with Dolby Atmos audio and supplements will include: "Making of Daybreakers" Multi-Part Documentary The Big Picture (Spierig Brothers Short Film) Audio Commentary with Co-Directors Peter and Michael Spierig and Creature Designer Steven Boyle Theatrical Trailer You can find the latest specs for Daybreakers - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 10.Posted Tue Jul 23, 2019 at 08:20 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: Criterion October 2019 Titles[teaser]Films directed by Josef von Sternberg, John Salyes, and more are all in the works for Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing Matewan, When We Were Kings, Häxan, and 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg for Blu-ray throughout the month of October. 3 Silent Classics by Josef von Sternberg (October 8) - Vienna-born, New York–raised Josef von Sternberg directed some of the most influential and stylish dramas ever to come out of Hollywood. Though best known for his later star-making collaborations with actor Marlene Dietrich, von Sternberg began his career during the final years of the silent era, dazzling audiences and critics with his films’ dark visions and innovative cinematography. The titles in this collection, made on the cusp of the sound age, are three of von Sternberg’s greatest works, gritty evocations of gangster life (Underworld), the Russian Revolution (The Last Command), and working-class desperation (The Docks of New York) rendered as shadowy movie spectacle. High-definition digital restorations of all three films Six scores: by Robert Israel for all three films, Alloy Orchestra for Underworld and The Last Command, and Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton for The Docks of New York Two video essays from 2010, one by UCLA film professor Janet Bergstrom and the other by film scholar Tag Gallagher Swedish television interview from 1968 with director Josef von Sternberg PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by critic Geoffrey O’Brien, scholar Anton Kaes, and author and critic Luc Sante; notes on the scores by the composers; Ben Hecht’s original treatment for Underworld; and an excerpt from von Sternberg’s 1965 autobiography, Fun in a Chinese Laundry, on actor Emil Jannings Order the Blu-ray Häxan (October 15) - Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen’s legendary silent film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. Far from a dry dissertation on the topic, the film itself is a witches’ brew of the scary, the gross, and the darkly humorous. Christensen’s mix-and-match approach to genre anticipates gothic horror, documentary re-creation, and the essay film, making for an experience unlike anything else in the history of cinema. On the Blu-ray: New 2K digital restoration Music from the original Danish premiere, arranged by film-music specialist Gillian Anderson and performed by the Czech Film Orchestra in 2001, presented in 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray and in Dolby Digital 5.0 on the DVD Audio commentary from 2001 featuring film scholar Casper Tybjerg Witchcraft Through the Ages (1968), the seventy-six-minute version of Häxan, narrated by author William S. Burroughs, with a soundtrack featuring violinist Jean-Luc Ponty Director Benjamin Christensen’s introduction to the 1941 rerelease Short selection of outtakes Bibliothèque Diabolique: a photographic exploration of Christensen’s historical sources PLUS: An essay by critic Chris Fujiwara, remarks on the score by Anderson, and (Blu-ray only) an essay by scholar Chloé Germaine Buckley Order the Blu-ray When We Were Kings (October 22) - In 1974, Leon Gast traveled to Africa to film Zaire 74, a music festival planned to accompany an unprecedented sports spectacle: the Rumble in the Jungle, in which late-career underdog Muhammad Ali would contend with the younger powerhouse George Foreman for the boxing heavyweight championship title—“a fight between two blacks in a black nation, organized by blacks,” as a Kinshasa billboard put it. When the main event was delayed, extending Ali’s stay in Africa, Gast wound up amassing a treasure trove of footage, capturing the wildly charismatic athlete training for one of the toughest bouts of his career while basking in his role as black America’s proud ambassador to postcolonial Africa. Two decades in the making, When We Were Kings features interviews with Norman Mailer and George Plimpton that illustrate the sensational impact of the fight, rounding out an Academy Award–winning portrait of Ali that captures his charm, grace, and defiance. New, restored 4K digital transfer, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray Soul Power, a 2009 documentary about the Zaire 74 music festival directed by Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte New interviews with producers Taylor Hackford and David Sonenberg Interview from 1997 with director Leon Gast Trailer PLUS: An essay by critic Kelefa Sanneh Order the Blu-ray Matewan (October 29) - Written and directed by John Sayles, this wrenching historical drama recounts the true story of a West Virginia coal town where the local miners’ struggle to form a union rose to the pitch of all-out war in 1920. When the town of Matewan’s miners go on strike, organizer Joe Kenehan (Chris Cooper, in his screen debut) arrives to help them, uniting workers white and black, Appalachia-born and immigrant, while urging patience in the face of the coal company’s violent provocations. With a crackerjack ensemble cast—including James Earl Jones, David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, and Will Oldham—and Oscar-nominated cinematography by Haskell Wexler, Matewan taps into a rich vein of Americana with painstaking attention to local texture, issuing an impassioned cry for justice that still resounds today. New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director John Sayles, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Audio commentary featuring Sayles and cinematographer Haskell Wexler New documentary on the making of the film featuring Sayles, producer Maggie Renzi, production designer Nora Chavooshian, and actors Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, and David Strathairn New interview with composer Mason Daring on the film’s soundtrack New program on the film’s production design featuring Chavooshian Trailer PLUS: An essay by critic A. S. Hamrah Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout October.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2019 at 11:35 AM PDT by: -
Marvel Reveals Phase 4 Lineup: BLACK WIDOW, THOR 4, DOCTOR STRANGE 2, and More[teaser]Marvel's new film and streaming lineup has been detailed.[/teaser] As part of the studio's panel at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con, Marvel has unveiled its upcoming slate of Phase 4 movies and shows. The announced lineup (so far) will kick off with Black Widow starring Scarlett Johansson on May 1, 2020, and will conclude with Thor: Love and Thunder starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman on November 21, 2021. And unlike previous Marvel phases, Phase 4 will also officially include several streaming shows which are set to premiere exclusively on the upcoming Disney+ service. Disney+ is scheduled to launch on November 12, 2019 for a monthly subscription price of $6.99 or an annual subscription price of $69.99. Here's a full rundown of all the announced MCU Phase 4 films and streaming titles so far: Black Widow (May 1, 2020) - Starring Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff, David Harbour as Alexei AKA The Red Guardian, Florence Pugh as Yelena, O-T Fagbenle as Mason, and Rachel Weisz as Melina. Directed by Cate Shortland. Full plot details have not been revealed yet, but the film will reportedly take place between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War, and will feature Taskmaster as the villain. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Disney+, Fall 2020) - This Disney+ streaming show will star Anthony Mackie as The Falcon and Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier. The series will follow the pair as they embark on action-filled adventures after the events of Avengers: Endgame. In addition, Daniel Brühl will reprise his role as the villainous Baron Zemo from Captain America: Civil War. Eternals (November 6, 2020) - Starring Richard Madden as Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Salma Hayek as Ajak, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Don Lee as Gilgamesh, and Angelina Jolie as Thena. Directed by Chloé Zhao. The movie focuses on a group of immortals beings who fight against an evil race called the Deviants. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (February 12, 2021) - Starring Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Tony Leung as The Mandarin, and Awkwafina as an unannounced character. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The film will focus on the hero Shang-Chi as he goes up against the nefarious Ten Rings terrorist organization first introduced in the original Iron Man. In addition, the movie will feature the introduction of the real Mandarin, following the appearance of an imposter in Iron Man 3. WandaVision (Disney+, Spring 2021) - This Disney+ streaming series will star Paul Bettany as Vision and Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. In addition, the show will also feature actress Teyonah Parris as a grown-up version of Monica Rambeau, who was first introduced in Captain Marvel as a child (played by Akira Akbar). Loki (Disney+, Spring 2021) - This Disney+ streaming series will star Tom Hiddleston as the title character, and will focus on the version of Loki last seen in Avengers: Endgame after he stole the Space Stone and disappeared. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 7, 2021) - Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. Directed by Scott Derrickson. The movie's storyline will connect directly to the Disney+ series, WandaVision, and the film will reportedly feature horror elements. What If…? (Disney+, Summer 2021) - This Disney+ streaming series will serve as the first animated title from Marvel Studios. The show will feature stories that take place in alternate realities in the Marvel Universe. Jeffrey Wright will star as the voice of The Watcher, and the series will also include the vocal talents of many Marvel actors reprising their roles from the MCU. Hawkeye (Disney+, Fall 2021) - Also slated for Disney+, this streaming series will star Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye. Though full plot details have not been announced, the show will feature the introduction of Kate Bishop, who takes on the mantle of Hawkeye in the comics. Likewise, the series will also showcase more of Barton's time as Ronin following the events of Infinity War. Thor: Love and Thunder (November 5, 2021) - Starring Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Directed by Taika Waititi. The movie will feature a plot inspired by writer Jason Aaron's run on The Mighty Thor comic, which sees Natalie Portman's Jane Foster become a female version of Thor. And beyond all of the Phase 4 titles listed above, Marvel also confirmed that it's developing Black Panther 2, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and Captain Marvel 2, along with new films for recently acquired Fox properties like Fantastic Four and X-Men. Likewise, a new Blade movie starring Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali is also in the works. With that said, none of these currently unscheduled titles are expected to be released within the Phase 4 time period. Source: MarvelPosted Sun Jul 21, 2019 at 01:50 PM PDT by: -
HBO Debuts New Trailers for WESTWORLD, WATCHMEN, and HIS DARK MATERIALS[teaser]"These violent delights have violent ends."[/teaser] To coincide with the 2019 San Diego Comic Con, HBO has released new trailers for three of their upcoming shows, including Westworld: Season 3, Watchmen, and His Dark Materials. Westworld: Season 3 (Coming in 2020) - Created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, this Emmy-winning drama series explores a world in which all human appetites, both noble and depraved, can be indulged. Delving into the human psyche through the eyes of lifelike AI "hosts" in a meticulously crafted park known as Westworld, guests are free to become whoever they’ve always wanted – or whoever they never knew they were. Watchmen (October 2019) - From Damon Lindelof and set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, this drama series embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name while attempting to break new ground of its own. The cast includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Jean Smart, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Hong Chau, Andrew Howard, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, Jacob Ming-Trent, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, and James Wolk. Watchmen is based on the graphic novel co-created and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and published by DC. His Dark Materials (Fall 2019) - Stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Adapting Philip Pullman’s award-winning trilogy of the same name, which is considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction, the first season follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets Will, a determined and courageous boy. Together, they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living — and the dead — in their hands. HBO is available as a premium channel through a variety of subscription cable and satellite services. In addition, HBO content is also available as a standalone streaming service, called HBO NOW, through the web, several smart TVs, and numerous media players and set-top boxes. A current HBO NOW subscription costs $14.99 per month. Source: HBO (YouTube)Posted Sat Jul 20, 2019 at 04:40 PM PDT by:
