On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (May 25th, 2016) Kristian Harloff, Mark Ellis, Jon Schnepp, and Ashley Mova discuss the following:
In a report from THR, veteran producerCharles Roven, who has worked on every DC Comics movie at Warners since 2005’sBatman Begins,is no longer producing certain DC titles. Talks are underway to have Roven shift to a different role going forward, likely as an executive producer who is not involved in the day-to-day productions. The move comes as Warner Bros. continues to scrutinize its DC line up in the wake ofBatman v Superman’s performance with audiences and fans at the box office. The movie, released March 25, wrapped its run with $871 million worldwide with a production budget of $300 million plus. While Warner’s insists the movie will be profitable, it was meant to kick off the studio’s DC Cinematic Universe with a billion-dollar take, but instead was met with mixed responses from the fans and critics.
Marvel made a great impression with the fans with their recently released casting announcement forThor: Ragnarok, but as for an official confirmation of the plot, we have yet to be given a synopsis. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight,Mark Ruffaloshed some lighton what we can expect from the movie in which his Bruce Banner/Hulk role has been confirmed. When he was asked about the size of his role in the movie, he described it as an “intergalactic buddy road movie with Banner and Thor” with him also talking about how much Hulk we can expect. He confirmed you’ll see a lot more Hulk in the movie, while also revealing that Cate Blanchett’s role in the movie is “so evil” and how great a part she’ll get to play.Thor: Ragnarokopens in theatres November 3rd, 2017.
According to the Hollywood Reporter,Simon PeggandMike Myersare joiningMargot Robbie,Max IronsandDexter FletcherforVaughn Stein’snoir thrillerTerminal, which is currently shooting in Hungary.Terminalfollows two hit men played by Fletcher and Irons as they embark on a borderline suicide mission for a mysterious employer and a large paycheck. Along the way, the unlikely pair discover that a dynamic woman named Annie played by Robbie, may be more involved than they had originally suspected. Production is scheduled to wrap at the end of the summer with a possible release date set for late summer of 2017.
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A newextended look atIndependence Day: Resurgencehas been released, giving fans five whole minutes of plot and character, setting up what seems to be the major set pieces and story from the movie. The next chapter in theIndependence Dayfranchise shows humanity using recovered alien technology and collaborating with the nations of Earth on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare them for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force when they return to finish what they started.Resurgencesees the return ofJeff Goldblum,Bill Pullman,Brent SpinerandVivica A. Foxwith new additionsLiam Hemsworth,Jesse Usher,Maika ManroeandSela Ward.Independence Day Resurgencehits theatres on June 24th.
Deadline is reporting thatAdam Sandlerand his Happy Madison Productions are set to make an untitled family animated project at STX Entertainment. Sandler has a long-standing working relationship with STX chairman and CEORobert Simondsand together they’ve made eight films with Sandler in the lead role including such popular entries asBilly Madison,Happy Gilmore,The Wedding SingerandThe Waterboy. Plot details are currently unknown but the deal calls for Sandler to write, produce and star with the movie reported to be aimed more towards kids. No release date has been set.
Illumination Entertainment hasreleased its first trailer forSing, the newest talking animal movie that tells the story of Buster Moon voiced byMatthew McConaughey, a dapper Koala who presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Now facing the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition.Taron Egertonvoices a gorilla who wants to use his musical talent to win the singing competition instead of following in his father’s criminal footsteps. The movie also features the voices ofReese Witherspoon,Scarlett Johansson,Seth MacFarlane,John C. Reilly,Nick Offerman, and SNL’sLeslie Jones. Sing will debut in theatres on December 21st.
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Albert Kunz writes
Hello everyone at Collider!
I often admire a film that goes the extra mile to end in a less conventional way or to not end where the hero always wins. Such films likeEx Machina,Memento, andSevenhave endings that hits you because the hero doesn’t necessarily “win” or where a character doesn’t survive. While it isn’t really a good feeling for audiences, I do think that the film has more of an impact on you if it doesn’t have a fairy tale ending. Just think ifBatman V Supermandidn’t have that final scene, it might have gotten a little more respect from fans. Should films end less happily, if it fits the story, instead of something conveniently happening that saves the day for all characters involved? What films did you like, or would like to have seen, where the ending wasn’t a conventional “happy ending”?
Thanks and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Chris writes:
I was watchingTHE PATRIOTthe other day and I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to leap through the screen and wring the neck of a character any more than that of COLONEL WILLIAM TAVINGTON (the British baddie played byJason Isaacs). Question – which movie character has done the same for you and provoked an equally murderous response?
Thanks and keep up the great work.
