Author: Joseph

In an unprecedented event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), 2023 will witness the dawn of a new era with the release of Ms. Marvel, transcending the confines of the Disney+ streaming platform. This pivotal moment aligns perfectly with the near triennial celebration of the conclusion of Agents of SHIELD, the last remnant of the original assortment of MCU’s TV shows like Agent Carter, Inhumans, and the likes. In a public declaration, Disney revealed that the Emmy-nominated Ms. Marvel, starring the captivating Iman Vellani in the role of Kamala Khan, the central character, will make its grand entry on ABC…

Bracing for battle once more, the dramatic epic, World on Fire, is gearing up for its triumphant return to PBS. The series will be back on your screens on Sunday, October 15 at 9 p.m. ET, marking a compelling comeback after a four-year hiatus. It was nearly a year ago that the show’s devotees received the news that the second season was in the works, assuring them that the riveting story would continue following the suspense-filled cliffhangers of the first season. The final episode of the debut season premiered in 2019, and since then, the world and the production have…

The wildly successful and globally revered science fiction-horror spectacle, Stranger Things, has recently become the subject of critical attention. This critique has primarily focused on the perceptible age difference between the cast members and the characters they portray on the small screen. Since its premiere in 2016, Stranger Things has managed to engross audiences far and wide, with a narrative that nostalgically harkens back to the 1980s, revolving around a group of spirited and intrepid youngsters from the imaginary town of Hawkins, Indiana. The time frame of the series is set between 1983 and 1986. But as the old adage…

In what’s been dubbed as a ground-breaking move for the LEGO franchise, Aaron and Adam Nee, celebrated for their direction in The Lost City, are now set to spearhead a unique hybrid of live action and animation in the new LEGO movie. This major development was confirmed via a Variety report, stating the Nee brothers have a deal in place with Universal and The Lego Group, a partnership that predates the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. The brothers Nee, the report says, have committed to developing “a new hybrid live-action animation film around the Lego franchise,” a contract secured well before…

The universally loved Barbie doll isn’t just a toy for kids anymore. It’s the latest box-office sensation that is rapidly gaining popularity around the globe. The movie, directed by the highly acclaimed Greta Gerwig, has achieved the phenomenal feat of raking in over $500 million within the first week of release. The film has registered its reign across all markets with staggering profits in the UK, Brazil, Australia, and China among others. On track for a projected second-weekend earning of $70 million in the domestic circuit, Barbie is set to exceed opening weekend records of several blockbuster films, thus cementing…

The entertainment industry is grappling with another wave of uncertainty as the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards gets pushed back indefinitely, in the wake of the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), as revealed by Variety. The grand event, originally slated for September 18th, is now caught in the whirlwind of these labour conflicts, leaving attendees, nominees, and vendors in a state of suspense. This postponement was to be expected, considering the simmering tensions and negligible progress towards resolving the strikes. Shrouded in Uncertainty: The…

As the summer sun blazes across the sky, two of this season’s most anticipated blockbusters – Christopher Nolan’s epic Oppenheimer and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One with the indefatigable Tom Cruise – are prepared to lock horns in the battle of IMAX theaters. Given their proximity in release dates – July 12 for Mission: Impossible and July 21 for Oppenheimer – the conflict of cinematic territory is inevitable. This strife is not just about box office numbers, but also a dispute over the ample space and immersive experience that IMAX theaters offer. Cruise, buoyed by his recent victory…

In recent weeks, LEGO, the universally celebrated building block company, has thrilled fans with the introduction of multiple creative sets. With releases ranging from the enchanting Hocus Pocus cottage set, to an ocean-ready Jaws set, and even a highly detailed, 4,000-piece replica of Batman Returns’ Batcave, excitement for LEGO’s offerings is at an all-time high. But the anticipation has only just begun. At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, LEGO disclosed more intriguing surprises, unveiling three brand new Star Wars sets and two Sonic the Hedgehog Brickheadz sets. Fans can expect to get their hands on these exhilarating builds starting September…

After an exceptional promotional blitz and escalating suspense, Barbie, the live-action movie featuring Mattel’s quintessential fashion doll, is finally set to hit the big screen this Friday. The question that looms in everyone’s mind, though, is why it took an extraordinary 64 years to get here. Since her debut, Barbie has virtually monopolized the doll market, even racking up a staggering $1.49 billion in sales in 2022 alone. With films based on Transformers and G.I. Joe proving to be cash cows for Mattel’s competitor Hasbro, and with The LEGO Movie and the Toy Story franchise captivating audiences worldwide, it was…

The countdown to the sequel of Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic adaptation of Dune is ticking away. By early November, we’ll witness if this renowned director can once again conquer the colossal task of bringing more of Frank Herbert’s legendary, genre-defining science fiction novel from the written page to the film screen. There’s an air of assuredness surrounding Villeneuve, as he’s officially unveiled his grand vision of a Dune trilogy. His ambition is to adapt Herbert’s second book, Dune: Messiah, into the third film, rounding off a cinematic triumvirate to remember. Intriguingly, he’s announced this bold venture before obtaining formal approval from…