‘Fantastic Beasts’ Franchise Is ‘Taking a Pause’
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And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine movie review (2023)
The history is fascinating, as we are taken back to when people were enchanted by seeing photographic images just about 200 years ago. The title comes from a comment made by British King Edward VII on seeing the film of his coronation, the first ever filmed. Except it wasn’t. The great Georges Méliès, a brilliant … Read more
Fantastic Four director teases upcoming movie
Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman says the upcoming movie will be unlike anything we’ve seen at Marvel so far. We’ve seen the Fantastic Four on the big screen several times over the last twenty years, but fans are hopeful that the next incarnation will finally get it right now that Marvel’s first family has come … Read more
Fantastic Fest 2023 Highlights: The Devil You Know | Festivals & Awards
The “old” Fantastic Fest was lawless, sometimes in a good, fun way and sometimes in a bad, predatory one. And attempts to recapture it through stunts just don’t play the same in the new era. Which is fine—from experience, I can testify that it’s a Sisyphean task to try to live up to people’s nostalgic … Read more
Jack Quaid isn’t playing Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four movie
Jack Quaid denies that he’s been cast as Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four following rumors he was being eyed for the Marvel role. Fantastic Four is one of Marvel’s most anticipated projects, and audiences can’t wait to find out who will be playing Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm. Casting rumours have … Read more
Adam Driver MCU Casting Unlikely Following New Fantastic Four Report
Rumors of an Adam Driver MCU pairing have been circulating for some time with Driver’s name popping up for Reed Richards in Fantastic Four. A recent report suggests that the star is completely out of the film, however. What’s the latest information on Adam Driver’s Fantastic Four connection? According to the latest episode of The … Read more
Live-Action Snow White Set Photos Reveal Seven Fantastic Beings
New set photos from Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Snow White are here. They show off not only what Rachel Zegler’s Snow White will look like but also reveal a new twist on the seven companions she’ll have. The new set photos come from the Daily Mail and show off Zegler in the iconic red, … Read more
Fantastic Beasts’ Callum Turner Joins Tessa Thompson Drama
The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Fantastic Beasts alum Callum Turner has been tapped to join Nia DaCosta’s upcoming Hedda. In addition to Hewson and Turner, the Ibsen adaptation will also be led by Tessa Thompson — set to take on the titular role. The character has previously been played by Ingrid Bergman, Isabelle Huppert, … Read more
Apple TV’s Fantastic Silo Plays Out Like Great Sci-Fi Literature | TV/Streaming
Of course, like a lot of sci-fi fiction, “Silo” has a great deal to say about the society of the people who are watching it too. It doesn’t feel coincidental to watch a show about a society that’s essentially impacted by a lockdown in the 2020s. And themes of control over women’s bodies and control … Read more
A Fantastic Sequel Sets the Franchise Back on Track
Strap on your proton pack, holster the PKE meter, and rev up Ecto-1 for a rollicking good time at the theater. I am overjoyed to report that Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a fantastic sequel on all fronts. It brilliantly captures the fun, humor, and heart of the original. Director Jason Reitman has successfully taken the reins … Read more