On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (June 04, 2025) Kristian Harloff, Perri Nemiroff, Jason Inman and Natasha Martinez discuss the following:
Disney Animation took to Facebook live this morning toannounce plans forWreck it Ralph 2. Not only that, but the Mouse House has put the sequel on the release schedule for August 16, 2025, which takes the spot previously held by the Disney Animation filmGigantic, pushing that Jack and the Beanstalk-inspired fairy tale back to July 23, 2025. DirectorRich Mooreis returning to helm the follow-up, which will find Ralph wreaking havoc on the internet as the world of Wreck-It Ralph moves away from arcades and into the virtual space. Collider’s own Steve Weintraub recently scoredan exclusive interview with Mooreabout the project, where he revealed that the titleSuper Wreck-It Ralphis an option but has yet to make it official.John C. ReillyandSarah Silvermanare returning to voice Ralph and Vanellope, respectively, withWreck-It Ralphco-writerPhil Johnstonjoining Moore as co-director and writer whileZootopia’sClark Spencerproduces.
In answer to the #OscarsSoWhite backlash, theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has unveiled a list of actors, writers and directors that have been invited to join the voting membership for 2016, with diversity at the forefront of the move. 683 invites have gone out, over twice as many as last year, which saw 322 invitations extended. Of the new members invited to join the Oscar voting body, 46% are female and 41% are people of color, bringing the Academy’s totals to 27% female and 11% non-white. The acting branch invitees includeJohn Boyega,Greta Gerwig,Tom Hiddleston,Idris Elba,Oscar Isaac,Andrew Garfield,Kate Beckinsale,Chadwick Boseman,Rose Byrne,Emma Watson, and last year’s winnersBrie Larson,Alicia Vikander, andMark Rylance.New directors added to the mix includeBeasts of No NationdirectorCary Fukunaga,Thor Ragnarock’sTaika Waititi,Punisher: War ZonedirectorLexi Alexander,Creed’sRyan Coogler,Wonder Woman’sPatty Jenkins,The Big Short’sAdam McKayandThe Conjuring’sJames Wan. A full list of the new Academy members can be found at the Oscars’ official website.
Last week, Lucasfilm revealed a number of details for Star Wars Celebration Europe, including aRogue Onepanel featuring directorGareth Edwards. But that won’t be the onlyStar Warsfilmmaker in attendance. Yesterday,Luscasfilm announcedStar Wars: Episode VIIIdirectorRian Johnsonand the directing duo behind theHan Soloanthology film,Phil LordandChris Miller, will also be in attendance at the European celebration.Pablo Hidalgofrom Lucasfilm’s story group will host a discussion with Lucasfilm’s presidentKathleen Kennedyand senior vice president of developmentKiri Hart, as well Johnson, Lord and Miller at the Future Filmmaker Discussion, a panel that will take place on Sunday, July 17 at Celebration Stage. StarWars.com further teased “some surprises” to “end the weekend on a high note.” What that high note might be has the fans wondering if we will be getting a title forEpisode VIII,some footage or both. Star Wars Celebration Europe happens July 15ththrough the 17th.
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The first trailer forBleed for Thishas been releasedonline and is based on the life of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Pazienza played byMiles Teller. The movie tracks “The Pazmanian Devil” through his career-ending car accident and subsequent determination to make a comeback.Ben Younger, the filmmaker behind the 2000 Wall Street thrillerBoiler Roomand 2005’s romantic comedyPrime, directs from a script he wrote himself, withMartin Scorseseacting as Executive Producer.Bleed for Thisalso starsAaron Eckhart,Katey Segal,Ciarán Hinds, andTed Levineand opens in theaters on November 23rd.
Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for directorClint Eastwood’strue story dramaSully. The film starsTom Hanksas Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger, the “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot who landed a disabled plane into the frigid waters of the Hudson, saving the lives of the 155 people onboard. The movie then tells the story of what happened next, as an investigation into the event threatened to destroy Sully’s career. Written byTodd Komarnicki, the film also stars Aaron Eckhart andLaura Linneyand opens in theaters on September 9th.
The newred band trailer forWhy Himhas been releasedstarringBryan Cranstonas the patriarch of the Flemming family who is horrified when he meets his daughter Stephanie’s boyfriend Laird Mayhew, an internet billionaire played byJames Franco. Within moments of arriving at Laird’s extravagant estate, an obvious culture clash arises – pitting the no-filter lifestyle of Mayhew against the straight-edged Mr. Flemming. Hoping to propose to Stephanie on Christmas Day, Laird has to win over his potential father-in-law so he can receive his blessing. The movie is directed byI Love You Man’sJohn Hamburgand starsMegan Mullally,Keegan-Michael KeyandZoey Deutch.Why Him?Opens on December 25.
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The Legend of Tarzan -It’s been nearly a decade since Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård), also known as John Clayton III, left Africa to live in Victorian England with his wife Jane (Margot Robbie). Danger lurks on the horizon as Leon Rom, a treacherous envoy for King Leopold, devises a scheme that lures the couple to the Congo. Rom plans to capture Tarzan and deliver him to an old enemy in exchange for diamonds. When Jane becomes a pawn in his devious plot, Tarzan must return to the jungle to save the woman he loves.
Our Kind of Traitor- A money launderer (Stellan Skarsgård) for Russian gangsters asks a couple vacationing in Marrakech, Morocco, to deliver incriminating evidence to an MI6 agent (Damian Lewis).
David M writes:
Greetings Colliderfolk!
Long-time viewer and this makes my second question mailed to you guys.
Lots of people refer to the act of turning their brains off when they watch movies. I have a serious issue with this practice. There’s a huge distinction between a movie being “popcorn”, but being good enough in other areas to be excused (Pacific Rim, in my opinion) and a movie being dumb and only viewable as good if you don’t think about it too much or at all (Transformers).
My question is this: Should we really accept being told that they only work when you dumb yourself down? What makes a movie turn your brain off dumb and what makes it good “popcorn fun?”
Thanks, and keep up the good work!
Lucas Ocampos writes:
Who do you think got the best out of Brando in his performances for well known movies:Elia Kazan(On the Waterfront,Streetcar) orFrancis Ford Coppola(The Godfather,Apocalypse Now)?
Hello from Zimbabwe and thanks for answering my questions
