Beloved game creator Hideo Kojima has been an influential figure in the gaming industry, as the brain behind the celebrated Metal Gear franchise. In addition to games, he is an ardent fan of other art forms and has been highly popular in recent times for his reviews of films and shows that he gets to watch.
Hideo Kojima in the documentary Hideo Kojima – Connecting Worlds | Disney+
Kojima has a particular formula he follows to convey his feelings about a project he watches. A lengthy post would mean that he extremely loved the film or show and a one-word review meant that he was not impressed by what he saw. It seems an acclaimed Korean show called Moving has caught his eye and he can’t stop raving about it as he praised several elements in it on X.
Hideo Kojima Was Completely Blown Away By The Korean Supernatural Action Show...
Hideo Kojima in the documentary Hideo Kojima – Connecting Worlds | Disney+
Kojima has a particular formula he follows to convey his feelings about a project he watches. A lengthy post would mean that he extremely loved the film or show and a one-word review meant that he was not impressed by what he saw. It seems an acclaimed Korean show called Moving has caught his eye and he can’t stop raving about it as he praised several elements in it on X.
Hideo Kojima Was Completely Blown Away By The Korean Supernatural Action Show...
- 6/3/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Furiosa A Mad Max Saga is a mega-budget project directed by George Miller (79) and shot for the IMAX by cinematographer Simon Duggan ASC, Acs on a combination of Arri Alexa 65, Red V-Raptor, and Komodo.
BTS of Furiosa. The Arri Alexa 65 Furiosa A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (or simply Furiosa) is a 2024 Australian post-apocalyptic action film directed and produced by George Miller (79) and shot by cinematographer Simon Duggan ASC, Acs. It is the fifth installment in the Mad Max franchise, serving as a prequel and spin-off to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), and focuses on the Fury Road character Imperator Furiosa. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne as younger versions of Furiosa (originally portrayed by Charlize Theron), alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke. Set 15 to 20 years before the events of Fury Road, in a desert wasteland where warlords fight over the last remaining sources of water,...
BTS of Furiosa. The Arri Alexa 65 Furiosa A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (or simply Furiosa) is a 2024 Australian post-apocalyptic action film directed and produced by George Miller (79) and shot by cinematographer Simon Duggan ASC, Acs. It is the fifth installment in the Mad Max franchise, serving as a prequel and spin-off to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), and focuses on the Fury Road character Imperator Furiosa. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne as younger versions of Furiosa (originally portrayed by Charlize Theron), alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke. Set 15 to 20 years before the events of Fury Road, in a desert wasteland where warlords fight over the last remaining sources of water,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Hideo Kojima is the legendary Japanese video game developer known for creating several brilliant video games like Death Stranding, Metal Gear, and many more. Yet the video game developer has a great affinity to movies and is often seen praising one or the other. Famous for his one-word remarks about movies that he abhorred, Kojima recently wrote a long paragraph on George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Brothers
A prequel to the Oscar-winning Fury Road, the movie has so far been struggling to make ends meet at the global box office. As it drags itself across the box office, Kojima’s spectacular review might be the only chance the movie has got.
Hideo Kojima Writes a Spectacular Review for Furiosa
Hideo Kojima [PC: Lau Anime X | Wikimedia Commons]Hideo Kojima is always ready to share his thoughts and opinions about the movies he has watched.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Brothers
A prequel to the Oscar-winning Fury Road, the movie has so far been struggling to make ends meet at the global box office. As it drags itself across the box office, Kojima’s spectacular review might be the only chance the movie has got.
Hideo Kojima Writes a Spectacular Review for Furiosa
Hideo Kojima [PC: Lau Anime X | Wikimedia Commons]Hideo Kojima is always ready to share his thoughts and opinions about the movies he has watched.
- 6/3/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Worldwide box office May 31-June 2 Rank Film (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. The Garfield Movie (Sony) $41m $152.1m $27m $100.6m 61 2. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros) $31.7m $114.3m $21m $64.7m 78 3. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) $24m $337m $15.2m $197.1m 52 4. If (Disney) $21.8m $138m $11m $57.6m 70 5. Doraemon The Movie: Nobita’s Earth (Toho) $12.2m $40.5m $12.2m $40.5m 1 6. Symphony Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (various) $9m $95m $5.5m $91.5m 44 7. A Little Something Extra (Pan Distribution) $8m $49.1m $8m $49.1m 1 8. The Fall Guy (Universal) $7.6m $157.8m $3.4m $77.6m 82 9. The Strangers: Chapter 1 (various) $5.1m...
- 6/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
George Miller’s Mad Max franchise is one of the most revered action franchises of all time. After it spun out the Tom Hardy-starrer Oscar-winning Mad Max: Fury Road, all we got is a prequel about the character Furiosa. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy, two immensely popular actors, the movie made its debut with rave reviews but has been struggling at the box office.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Brothers
While even fans described the film as incredible to watch, the movie failing to live up to its expectations at the box office can be attributed to one Star Wars movie. Solo: A Star Wars Story was a bomb at the box office despite being based on one of the best fictional characters of all time. And while the two franchises share little similarity, the fate of Solo seems to predict that Furiosa was deemed to fail.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Brothers
While even fans described the film as incredible to watch, the movie failing to live up to its expectations at the box office can be attributed to one Star Wars movie. Solo: A Star Wars Story was a bomb at the box office despite being based on one of the best fictional characters of all time. And while the two franchises share little similarity, the fate of Solo seems to predict that Furiosa was deemed to fail.
- 6/3/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Lots of ways to describe how bad it is for theaters. Here’s one: A year ago, the #2 film “The Little Mermaid” grossed $41.4 million; this weekend, the top four films grossed $44.4 million combined.
“The Garfield Movie” (Sony) took over #1 with $14 million and a 10-day total about $2 million better than last week’s #1, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” (Warner Bros.). George Miller’s $160 million-budget prequel dropped 59 percent from a disappointing start and is in a tight battle for #2 with “If” (Paramount). The family fantasy with Ryan Reynolds tentatively stands at $50,000 ahead; to its credit, WB wasn’t aggressive in its estimate. (Tomorrow will tell the actual result).
The good news is we have touched bottom for the summer and it will get better from here. Both “Garfield” and “If” had strong holds: “Garfield” dropped 41 percent in its second weekend after a holiday Sunday and “If” dropped 33 percent and now is at...
“The Garfield Movie” (Sony) took over #1 with $14 million and a 10-day total about $2 million better than last week’s #1, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” (Warner Bros.). George Miller’s $160 million-budget prequel dropped 59 percent from a disappointing start and is in a tight battle for #2 with “If” (Paramount). The family fantasy with Ryan Reynolds tentatively stands at $50,000 ahead; to its credit, WB wasn’t aggressive in its estimate. (Tomorrow will tell the actual result).
The good news is we have touched bottom for the summer and it will get better from here. Both “Garfield” and “If” had strong holds: “Garfield” dropped 41 percent in its second weekend after a holiday Sunday and “If” dropped 33 percent and now is at...
- 6/2/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
The prequel to the 2015 film, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is a film directed by George Miller starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. It’s another mesmerizing chapter of the Mad Max saga that has continued to captivate audiences since its debut in 1979.
The original Mad Max, apart from skyrocketing Mel Gibson to fame, revolutionized American B-series cinema by creating a futuristic yet low-budget movie – a germination of ideas that other productions were quick to take advantage of.
Then came 2015 when George Miller decided to resurrect this title, providing a completely fresh experience while still abiding by the essence of the 70s movie. Now, we have this second installment, maintaining the original spirit but splashes even more action onto the screen – just what the audience craves.
The 2015 movie starred Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, while “Furiosa” showcases the talent of Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Burke, a cast that guarantees top-notch performances and quality.
The original Mad Max, apart from skyrocketing Mel Gibson to fame, revolutionized American B-series cinema by creating a futuristic yet low-budget movie – a germination of ideas that other productions were quick to take advantage of.
Then came 2015 when George Miller decided to resurrect this title, providing a completely fresh experience while still abiding by the essence of the 70s movie. Now, we have this second installment, maintaining the original spirit but splashes even more action onto the screen – just what the audience craves.
The 2015 movie starred Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, while “Furiosa” showcases the talent of Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Burke, a cast that guarantees top-notch performances and quality.
- 6/2/2024
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The box office outlook for George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga looks pretty bleak. In my box office predictions, I anticipated the film being beaten by The Garfield Movie in its second weekend, but I didn’t think John Krasinski’s If, in week 3, would manage to overtake it at the box office. But, according to early box office numbers released by Comscore, that’s exactly what happened. According to their stats, The Garfield Movie made $14 million this weekend, compared to If, which made $10.8 million, edging out Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga by a very thin margin, with Miller’s film earning $10.75. Granted, that’s a very close race, so it’s possible that when the final figures come out later today, Miller’s movie might eke out a second-place finish. Yet, with a 59% decline in its second weekend, hopes that the movie might turn into a word-of-mouth sleeper,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
It’s a fairly rare weekend at the box office when there are five new wide releases, but it’s even rare when none of those movies even crack the top six. Read on for the weekend box office report.
After one of the worst Memorial Day weekends in decades, the transition weekend between May and June wasn’t going to be much better with none of the new releases opening in more than 2,000 theaters. That wasn’t helped by the fact that Disney, the one major studio in the mix, decided to dump their latest well-reviewed movie into a few hundred theaters with very little fanfare.
After settling for second place over Memorial Day, Sony Pictures’ animated “The Garfield Movie” moved into first place with an estimated $14 million, down just 42% from its three-day opening weekend, to bring its domestic total to $51.6 million. Overseas, the Chris Pratt-starring family film...
After one of the worst Memorial Day weekends in decades, the transition weekend between May and June wasn’t going to be much better with none of the new releases opening in more than 2,000 theaters. That wasn’t helped by the fact that Disney, the one major studio in the mix, decided to dump their latest well-reviewed movie into a few hundred theaters with very little fanfare.
After settling for second place over Memorial Day, Sony Pictures’ animated “The Garfield Movie” moved into first place with an estimated $14 million, down just 42% from its three-day opening weekend, to bring its domestic total to $51.6 million. Overseas, the Chris Pratt-starring family film...
- 6/2/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
It’s another bummer of a weekend at the summer of box office, where overall domestic revenue looks to be down 69 percent — no, not a typo — from a year ago as Hollywood and theater owners continue to grapple with a lack of big event pics. And year-to-date revenue is now down 24 percent over last year.
For some, there is reason to smile. Alcon and Sony’s The Garfield Movie easily purred past George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to top the weekend chart with an estimated $14 million for a domestic tally of $51.6 million. Alcon fully financed the $60 million film, which crossed the $100 million mark overseas for a global tally of $152.2 million.
Furiosa, costing a pricey $168 million to produce, fell a steep 59 percent to $10.75 million, dashing hopes that it could rebound after a disappointing Memorial Day opening. The dystopian epic is also stalling overseas, where it took in only...
For some, there is reason to smile. Alcon and Sony’s The Garfield Movie easily purred past George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to top the weekend chart with an estimated $14 million for a domestic tally of $51.6 million. Alcon fully financed the $60 million film, which crossed the $100 million mark overseas for a global tally of $152.2 million.
Furiosa, costing a pricey $168 million to produce, fell a steep 59 percent to $10.75 million, dashing hopes that it could rebound after a disappointing Memorial Day opening. The dystopian epic is also stalling overseas, where it took in only...
- 6/2/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The Garfield Movie” clawed its way to first place, overtaking last weekend’s champion “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” at the domestic box office.
This weekend (unlike last) wasn’t a nail-biter as “Garfield” effortlessly pulled ahead with $14 million from 4,108 theaters in its second weekend of release, while “Furiosa” trailed in third place with $10.7 million from 3,864 venues in its sophomore outing. Now, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” has grossed $51.5 million in North America and $152 million globally to date. It’s a solid showing for the $60 million-budgeted film. “Furiosa,” the fifth entry in Warner Bros. and director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic “Mad Max” series, has generated $49.6 million domestically and $114 million worldwide. With a $168 million price tag, the R-rated tentpole has a much steeper path to profitability.
Though “Garfield” gets first-place bragging rights, it’s another terrible weekend at the box office with ticket sales a staggering 65% behind the same three-day period in 2023. As a result,...
This weekend (unlike last) wasn’t a nail-biter as “Garfield” effortlessly pulled ahead with $14 million from 4,108 theaters in its second weekend of release, while “Furiosa” trailed in third place with $10.7 million from 3,864 venues in its sophomore outing. Now, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” has grossed $51.5 million in North America and $152 million globally to date. It’s a solid showing for the $60 million-budgeted film. “Furiosa,” the fifth entry in Warner Bros. and director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic “Mad Max” series, has generated $49.6 million domestically and $114 million worldwide. With a $168 million price tag, the R-rated tentpole has a much steeper path to profitability.
Though “Garfield” gets first-place bragging rights, it’s another terrible weekend at the box office with ticket sales a staggering 65% behind the same three-day period in 2023. As a result,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
After his blockbuster stint with Marvel, Chris Hemsworth has set his sights on another big franchise. The Thor actor has lent his voice to the now-famous character of Optimus Prime from the Transformers film series in an animated film that is due to hit screens in September 2024. In addition, the actor will also reportedly be involved in a crossover Transformers/G.I. Joe film that is currently untitled.
Chris Hemsworth as Thor (image credit: Marvel)
But his association with the franchise could be a hit or miss commercially judging by the poor box office records of the last film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts which earned the dubious distinction of being the lowest grossing film of the series. It now remains to be seen if Hemsworth’s star power can change this fate.
Could Chris Hemsworth’s Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover Film Spell Trouble For the Actor?
Australian superstar Chris Hemsworth...
Chris Hemsworth as Thor (image credit: Marvel)
But his association with the franchise could be a hit or miss commercially judging by the poor box office records of the last film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts which earned the dubious distinction of being the lowest grossing film of the series. It now remains to be seen if Hemsworth’s star power can change this fate.
Could Chris Hemsworth’s Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover Film Spell Trouble For the Actor?
Australian superstar Chris Hemsworth...
- 6/2/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The Mad Max franchise is unarguably one of the most popular action franchises of all time, created by mastermind George Miller. While the star power connected to it — which includes notable names like Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and Mel Gibson — is one factor behind its epic success, its breathtaking action sequences and stunt scenes further set the saga apart from every other.
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The Mad Max films by George Miller created a new revolution in cinema and cemented the director’s place as one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers alongside the likes of George Lucas who also pioneered an iconic franchise with Star Wars. One celebrity who played a big part in Miller’s success was Charlize Theron who starred in the pivotal role of Furiosa in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road (image credit: Warner Bros)
Theron who impressed audiences and critics with her edgy and action-packed performance in the film, was also instrumental in how her character was envisioned and developed from a physical standpoint. It was her inputs regarding the final look of Furiosa and her dismissal of the original ideas for the character that ultimately made the difference.
Charlize Theron’s Instincts Were Spot On About The Look Of...
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road (image credit: Warner Bros)
Theron who impressed audiences and critics with her edgy and action-packed performance in the film, was also instrumental in how her character was envisioned and developed from a physical standpoint. It was her inputs regarding the final look of Furiosa and her dismissal of the original ideas for the character that ultimately made the difference.
Charlize Theron’s Instincts Were Spot On About The Look Of...
- 6/2/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
A few years back, a heart-wrenching video had gone viral on social media featuring a young Australian boy named Quaden Bayles, who was seen sobbing after a difficult day at school. Viciously bullied for his dwarfism, Bayles was heard asking for “rope” to end his life after being bullied at school.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros.
Years later, after the distressing footage of Quaden Bayles broke people’s hearts, the youngster found a new lease on life with a role in the highly anticipated film Furiosa. However, as he basks in the glory of his newfound success, trolls spread false information, attempting to dampen his spirit. But worry not, the internet has got Bayles’ back against the lowlives.
Bullied Kid Quaden Bayles Finds His Breakthrough in Furiosa
A few years back in 2020, a gut-wrenching video went viral, where a young Aussie kid named Quaden Bayles...
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros.
Years later, after the distressing footage of Quaden Bayles broke people’s hearts, the youngster found a new lease on life with a role in the highly anticipated film Furiosa. However, as he basks in the glory of his newfound success, trolls spread false information, attempting to dampen his spirit. But worry not, the internet has got Bayles’ back against the lowlives.
Bullied Kid Quaden Bayles Finds His Breakthrough in Furiosa
A few years back in 2020, a gut-wrenching video went viral, where a young Aussie kid named Quaden Bayles...
- 6/2/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Back in 2010, it was reported that director George Miller would be shooting two new entries in his Mad Max franchise back-to-back: the sequel Mad Max: Fury Road and a follow-up called Furiosa. But things didn’t work out that way, and making Mad Max: Fury Road on its own proved to quite a struggle – a five month shoot in the deserts of Namibia, with two lead actors (Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky and Charlize Theron as Furiosa) who couldn’t stand each other. Miller didn’t let the grueling process put him off making more Mad Max movies, though. Immediately after the release of Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015, Miller announced that he had already written a screenplay and a novella of further stories… and Max himself would return in a film called Mad Max: The Wasteland. But nine years have passed, the Fury Road prequel Furiosa is now in theatres,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth starrer Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga opened last week to great reviews. The film had decent anticipation among audiences, following the massive cult following of 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, which was a big awards contender. However, the film has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Anya Taylor-Joy plays the titular role in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros Pictures
The film is not performing well at the box office despite the impeccable filmmaking and zany qualities that George Miller’s Mad Max films have been known for. Amidst the controversy around the use of AI and the fear of it taking over people’s jobs, the film made creative use of the tool to enhance the film rather than manipulate audiences into believing something it’s not.
Furiosa Music Composer Incorporated AI To Create Innovative Voices and Sounds...
Anya Taylor-Joy plays the titular role in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros Pictures
The film is not performing well at the box office despite the impeccable filmmaking and zany qualities that George Miller’s Mad Max films have been known for. Amidst the controversy around the use of AI and the fear of it taking over people’s jobs, the film made creative use of the tool to enhance the film rather than manipulate audiences into believing something it’s not.
Furiosa Music Composer Incorporated AI To Create Innovative Voices and Sounds...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Image: IFC Films, Warner Bros., Cinetic Media, Screenshot: YouTube, YouTube, Apple/YouTube, Disney/YouTube, Photo: Frank Masi (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Atsushi Nishijima (Searchlight Pictures), Warner Bros. Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Vertical, CraSH/imageSPACE/Shutterstock (Shutterstock), Jasin BolandIn A Violent Nature review: A slasher in touch with its surroundingsIn A Violent NatureImage:...
- 6/1/2024
- avclub.com
Following the revelation that James Gunn & Peter Safran would be leading the Dceu in a completely new direction, a certain fan base persevered until the very end and held onto a glimmer of hope for a franchise that had already vanished. Yeah, we are referring to the DC fans who have taken to social media to unite behind the hashtag #RestoreTheSnyderVerse. And it was all due to Warner Studios’ extreme mishandling of Zack Snyder’s Justice League movie, which led to its total destruction.
Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros. Pictures
For the unversed, the term ‘SnyderVerse’ describes the interconnected film universe that Zack Snyder created, starting with Man of Steel and extending to Justice League and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. An interconnected DC Universe has supplanted the aforementioned plans under the new direction of Gunn and Safran, encompassing film, television, animation, and video games.
But a recent report...
Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros. Pictures
For the unversed, the term ‘SnyderVerse’ describes the interconnected film universe that Zack Snyder created, starting with Man of Steel and extending to Justice League and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. An interconnected DC Universe has supplanted the aforementioned plans under the new direction of Gunn and Safran, encompassing film, television, animation, and video games.
But a recent report...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
When it comes to epic new character challenges for Chris Hemsworth, the question isn’t “Can he do it?” The question is “Does he have it in him… to make it epic?”
From “The Avengers” and “Blackhat” to more Avengers and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Hemsworth has been chewing through action roles since he was first cast as Captain Kirk’s dad in the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot that launched a thousand IMDb pages. He’s known across the world and throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thor: an ancient god dedicated to protecting Earth and the “Guardians of the Galaxy” IP with a heart of gold and a hammer the size of Rocket Raccoon. Sometimes he’s brave. Sometimes he’s goofy. And shaggy or shaven, the man sure can make a cape and eyepatch sexy.
Although the Thor role may have made Hemsworth a household name, he...
From “The Avengers” and “Blackhat” to more Avengers and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Hemsworth has been chewing through action roles since he was first cast as Captain Kirk’s dad in the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot that launched a thousand IMDb pages. He’s known across the world and throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thor: an ancient god dedicated to protecting Earth and the “Guardians of the Galaxy” IP with a heart of gold and a hammer the size of Rocket Raccoon. Sometimes he’s brave. Sometimes he’s goofy. And shaggy or shaven, the man sure can make a cape and eyepatch sexy.
Although the Thor role may have made Hemsworth a household name, he...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alison Foreman and Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
The post-apocalyptic sands of the wasteland roar to life once more as Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of young Furiosa in George Miller’s highly anticipated prequel, ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’. This film delves into Furiosa’s origins, chronicling her perilous journey against a backdrop of brutality and survival. Anya Taylor-Joy Leads the Charge Taylor-Joy, known for her phenomenal performance in The Queen’s Gambit, steps into the shoes of Furiosa, previously worn by Charlize Theron. The movie explores how she becomes one of the fiercest warriors in the wasteland. The narrative immerses viewers into a universe dominated by motorized mayhem,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Last year, a bidding war was going down between Netflix and Amazon for a lucrative package deal. The two streaming giants were in a fight to acquire the film rights to the novella by Don Winslow called Crime 101. The package deal had included two attached stars — Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal. Although, Pascal has now reportedly been replaced by Mark Ruffalo. It also has a director set to helm the project with Bart Layton, whose credits include the documentary The Imposter from 2012 and American Animals from 2018. Amazon had come out as the victor and according to Deadline, Saltburn and Masters of the Air star Barry Keoghan will now join the heist film.
Crime 101 is said to be a crime drama in the vein of Michael Mann’s Heat. The plot of the film has yet to be released; however, Deadline’s summary of the novel reads that “the...
Crime 101 is said to be a crime drama in the vein of Michael Mann’s Heat. The plot of the film has yet to be released; however, Deadline’s summary of the novel reads that “the...
- 5/31/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
George Miller is one of the most fantastic storytellers in the entertainment industry, credited with having birthed critically acclaimed projects that range from the comedy/musical Happy Feet to the horror/action Dead Calm.
While he has left fans in the fantasy world through films like Babe, he has also managed to unsettle his audiences through a saga as remarkable as his Mad Max one.
George Miller. | Credit: Georges Biard/Wikimedia Commons.
Talking about that, this specific action/adventure universe of his that never ceases to leave his viewers unsettled has not only been in his mind for a long time but has also ascended from themes of his own past.
If anything, the things seen in his lore are widely synonymous with what Miller went through in his past, establishing him as the true legend that many already deem him to be.
The Mad Max Saga is Widely Connected...
While he has left fans in the fantasy world through films like Babe, he has also managed to unsettle his audiences through a saga as remarkable as his Mad Max one.
George Miller. | Credit: Georges Biard/Wikimedia Commons.
Talking about that, this specific action/adventure universe of his that never ceases to leave his viewers unsettled has not only been in his mind for a long time but has also ascended from themes of his own past.
If anything, the things seen in his lore are widely synonymous with what Miller went through in his past, establishing him as the true legend that many already deem him to be.
The Mad Max Saga is Widely Connected...
- 5/31/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Chris Hemsworth is currently in negotiations to star in the upcoming ‘Transformers’ and G.I Joe crossover franchise.
The crossover was teased at the end of the last ‘Transformer’s’ offering, ‘Rise of The Beasts’ in which was officially confirmed at this year’s CinemaCon by Paramount.
No other details are currently available for the upcoming crossover.
Also in news – Isla Fisher, Nico Parker, Josette Simon & more added to cast of ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’
Di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, Michael Bay, Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy will produce the crossover, and Steven Spielberg and Hasbro Entertainment will executive produce.
The two brands have previously crossed paths in Marvel comics, but this marks their first collaboration on the big screen. At the end of ‘Rise of the Beasts,’ Anthony Ramos’ character, Noah, encounters a shady government operative named Agent Burke, portrayed by Michael Kelly. After saving the world with the Autobots,...
The crossover was teased at the end of the last ‘Transformer’s’ offering, ‘Rise of The Beasts’ in which was officially confirmed at this year’s CinemaCon by Paramount.
No other details are currently available for the upcoming crossover.
Also in news – Isla Fisher, Nico Parker, Josette Simon & more added to cast of ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’
Di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, Michael Bay, Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy will produce the crossover, and Steven Spielberg and Hasbro Entertainment will executive produce.
The two brands have previously crossed paths in Marvel comics, but this marks their first collaboration on the big screen. At the end of ‘Rise of the Beasts,’ Anthony Ramos’ character, Noah, encounters a shady government operative named Agent Burke, portrayed by Michael Kelly. After saving the world with the Autobots,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It will be a real shame if George Miller doesn’t get to make his mooted follow-up, The Wasteland, because of the low takings of such a creatively ambitious and oddball film as Furiosa
The film industry is obsessed with box office figures. The Tinseltown trades spend far more time focusing on whichever recent blockbuster has lost $200m than they do on the movies that pick up critical plaudits. There is a constant sense that, with such huge budgets flying around in the era of Avatar: The Way of Water and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny that the entire financial Hollywood house of cards could be about to come crashing down faster than one can mutter “massive CGI mega-budget” under one’s breath.
I was once fortunate enough to share the same rarefied air as Willem Dafoe, who asked me politely, in response to an impertinent question regarding...
The film industry is obsessed with box office figures. The Tinseltown trades spend far more time focusing on whichever recent blockbuster has lost $200m than they do on the movies that pick up critical plaudits. There is a constant sense that, with such huge budgets flying around in the era of Avatar: The Way of Water and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny that the entire financial Hollywood house of cards could be about to come crashing down faster than one can mutter “massive CGI mega-budget” under one’s breath.
I was once fortunate enough to share the same rarefied air as Willem Dafoe, who asked me politely, in response to an impertinent question regarding...
- 5/31/2024
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Welcome to a new episode of The Film Stage Show! Brian Roan and Robyn Bahr are joined by Sam Cohen to discuss George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
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- 5/31/2024
- by Brian Roan
- The Film Stage
Wolfs Trailer Out: Brad Pitt & George Clooney Spit Fire On The Word Go! Photo Credit – YouTube)
What happens when two of the most iconic superstars come together and try to goof around – well, you definitely get a promising comedy film. And when two of the most savage stars offer a little bit of kicks and stunts, then you might get restless for an action comedy like Wolfs.
Starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney in the lead, the trailer of the film has been dropped and it will make you go bonkers looking at their awesome comic timing.
Wolfs is written and directed by Jon Watts, the one who helmed Tom Holland lead Spiderman, and Watts promises a riot in the first glimpse of the film. Brad Pitt and George Clooney are professional rivals, and their undeniable chemistry is the Usp of this action comedy.
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What happens when two of the most iconic superstars come together and try to goof around – well, you definitely get a promising comedy film. And when two of the most savage stars offer a little bit of kicks and stunts, then you might get restless for an action comedy like Wolfs.
Starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney in the lead, the trailer of the film has been dropped and it will make you go bonkers looking at their awesome comic timing.
Wolfs is written and directed by Jon Watts, the one who helmed Tom Holland lead Spiderman, and Watts promises a riot in the first glimpse of the film. Brad Pitt and George Clooney are professional rivals, and their undeniable chemistry is the Usp of this action comedy.
Trending 5 Things That Did Not Work...
- 5/31/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
A long-anticipated prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, Anya Taylor-Joy-led Furiosa premiered last Friday, on May 24, 2024. With all the hype surrounding the movie and its predecessor’s legacy, we expected Furiosa to conquer the box office in no time… However, that hasn’t happened so far, and things are looking pretty bleak for Taylor-Joy’s first post-apocalyptic outing in terms of finance.
Furiousa’s Opening Weekend Was Unimpressive
Despite being a phenomenally well-crafted movie in a very well-established franchise with a really star-studded cast, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga failed to rake up a significant amount of money in its opening weekend. For the first six days of its theatrical run, Furiosa can only show $68M as its box office haul, and it gets worse.
The split between domestic and global markets is almost even and thus doesn’t matter. What’s important, though, is that Furiosa had a...
Furiousa’s Opening Weekend Was Unimpressive
Despite being a phenomenally well-crafted movie in a very well-established franchise with a really star-studded cast, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga failed to rake up a significant amount of money in its opening weekend. For the first six days of its theatrical run, Furiosa can only show $68M as its box office haul, and it gets worse.
The split between domestic and global markets is almost even and thus doesn’t matter. What’s important, though, is that Furiosa had a...
- 5/30/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Chris Hemsworth is in talks to join another blockbuster franchise.
After playing Marvel’s Thor and the deranged villain Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Hemsworth is in talks to star in the upcoming crossover between the “Transformers” and “G.I. Joe” franchises from Paramount.
The “Transformers” and “G.I. Joe” crossover was first teased back in last year’s entry, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” and officially confirmed at this year’s CinemaCon by Paramount. In the end of “Rise of the Beasts,” Anthony Ramos’ character Noah meets a shady government operative named Agent Burke, played “House of Cards” star Michael Kelly. He hands Noah a business card, after saving the world with the Autobots, and it’s revealed Burke works for the G.I. Joes, a special team of commandos. The two popular ’80s brands have crossed over in Marvel comics before, but this would be...
After playing Marvel’s Thor and the deranged villain Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Hemsworth is in talks to star in the upcoming crossover between the “Transformers” and “G.I. Joe” franchises from Paramount.
The “Transformers” and “G.I. Joe” crossover was first teased back in last year’s entry, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” and officially confirmed at this year’s CinemaCon by Paramount. In the end of “Rise of the Beasts,” Anthony Ramos’ character Noah meets a shady government operative named Agent Burke, played “House of Cards” star Michael Kelly. He hands Noah a business card, after saving the world with the Autobots, and it’s revealed Burke works for the G.I. Joes, a special team of commandos. The two popular ’80s brands have crossed over in Marvel comics before, but this would be...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die: Early Reviews & Box Office Predictions Out! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Vanessa Hudgens are all set to put the theater on an energetic high with probably the best film of the Bad Boys franchise. Bad Boys: Ride or Die is ready to release in the theaters on June 5 internationally, on June 6 in India and on June 7 in North America.
Currently riding high on the popularity list of IMDb globally, the official synopsis of the film says, “When their former captain is implicated in corruption, two Miami police officers have to work to clear his name.”
Predicting the box office performance of the film, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra in a conversation with Variety promised a resurgence at the box office with the string of films ready to release in June and July.
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Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Vanessa Hudgens are all set to put the theater on an energetic high with probably the best film of the Bad Boys franchise. Bad Boys: Ride or Die is ready to release in the theaters on June 5 internationally, on June 6 in India and on June 7 in North America.
Currently riding high on the popularity list of IMDb globally, the official synopsis of the film says, “When their former captain is implicated in corruption, two Miami police officers have to work to clear his name.”
Predicting the box office performance of the film, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra in a conversation with Variety promised a resurgence at the box office with the string of films ready to release in June and July.
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- 5/30/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
As a very bad summer movie season at the box office drones on, it looks like Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are going to do their very best to save the day. Sony's "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" hits theaters next weekend and will look to reignite the box office after a particularly quiet, post-Memorial Day weekend. While Will Smith is no longer the surefire bet he once was in the '90s and early 2000s, in the early going, it looks like this one will be a winner for the A-lister and his co-star Martin Lawrence.
Directed once again by "Bad Boys for Life" duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the upcoming fourth entry in the "Bad Boys" franchise is going to easily top the charts on its opening weekend with a debut in the $48 to $58 million range, per Box Office Theory. While the budget has yet to be revealed,...
Directed once again by "Bad Boys for Life" duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the upcoming fourth entry in the "Bad Boys" franchise is going to easily top the charts on its opening weekend with a debut in the $48 to $58 million range, per Box Office Theory. While the budget has yet to be revealed,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
We have reported that George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga managed to win the Memorial Day weekend box office ahead of The Garfield Movie, but that the overall results were disappointing and that the whole weekend was the worst in 30 years, as far as the box office is concerned. While everyone is praising Furiosa, and we know that the studio is proud of the project, it hasn’t drawn a lot of people to cinemas, and some are afraid that Furiosa‘s result at the box office might influence the future of the Mad Max franchise in a negative way.
As we know, and Miller himself has talked about this, there are ideas for more movies and we know that the story for Mad Max: The Wasteland has already been written, but whether the movie will ever be made might depend on how much money Furiosa earns in its theatrical run,...
As we know, and Miller himself has talked about this, there are ideas for more movies and we know that the story for Mad Max: The Wasteland has already been written, but whether the movie will ever be made might depend on how much money Furiosa earns in its theatrical run,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Nine years after the release of Mad Max: Fury Road and nearly 45 years after his original Mad Max movie debut, George Miller brought Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The movie has raised eyebrows for the spectacular action sequences and the gravity of the origin story of the title character after the movie’s premiere at Cannes.
Anya Taylor-Joy, Tom Burke, and Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credit: Warner Bros.
Cannes audiences also honored the Miller-directed movie starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiorsa with a seven-minute standing ovation. Further, the critical accolades were an indicator of the fact that Furiosa would be the next big hit in the franchise. However, the expectation of the movie took a U-turn when the movie debuted in the theaters on 23 May.
Fate Of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credit: Warner Bros.
Furiosa:...
Anya Taylor-Joy, Tom Burke, and Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credit: Warner Bros.
Cannes audiences also honored the Miller-directed movie starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiorsa with a seven-minute standing ovation. Further, the critical accolades were an indicator of the fact that Furiosa would be the next big hit in the franchise. However, the expectation of the movie took a U-turn when the movie debuted in the theaters on 23 May.
Fate Of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credit: Warner Bros.
Furiosa:...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2 ft Rory Kinnear. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 has everyone looking forward to what’s next. The first season was released in 2022 and received good reviews. The fans of the Amazon Prime Video series are quite excited about what’s going to happen next and about the casting. In a new update, Rory Kinnear has joined the show.
Rory Kinnear, known for movies his performances in James Bond Movies, The Imitation Game, etc, has joined The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2. In the show, Rory will play J.R.R. Tolkien’s character ‘Tom Bombadil’. Initially, there were just rumours that he had joined the cast. But now, the makers have confirmed the same.
More about Rory Kinnear As Tom Bombadil In The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of...
The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 has everyone looking forward to what’s next. The first season was released in 2022 and received good reviews. The fans of the Amazon Prime Video series are quite excited about what’s going to happen next and about the casting. In a new update, Rory Kinnear has joined the show.
Rory Kinnear, known for movies his performances in James Bond Movies, The Imitation Game, etc, has joined The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2. In the show, Rory will play J.R.R. Tolkien’s character ‘Tom Bombadil’. Initially, there were just rumours that he had joined the cast. But now, the makers have confirmed the same.
More about Rory Kinnear As Tom Bombadil In The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of...
- 5/30/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Did Furiosa’s Poor Box Office Performance Get Another Mad Mad Movie Shelved? (Photo Credit – IMDb)
After a surprisingly bad debut at the box office, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga might have just ruined the chances of any other Mad Max sequels or prequels. As George Miller wrote Fury Road, he also worked on developing Furiosa and The Wastelands. But given the box office performance of Furiosa, it might have put a halt to the next Mad Max movie.
Forty-five years after George Miller introduced audiences to Mad Max, the auteur may have finally reached the end of the road through the postapocalyptic wasteland unless he can find redemption with his Mad Max films.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the highly regarded director’s film, opened to a poor $32 million domestically over the four-day Memorial Day weekend and $36.5 million internationally. This set back expectations for Mad Max: The Wasteland,...
After a surprisingly bad debut at the box office, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga might have just ruined the chances of any other Mad Max sequels or prequels. As George Miller wrote Fury Road, he also worked on developing Furiosa and The Wastelands. But given the box office performance of Furiosa, it might have put a halt to the next Mad Max movie.
Forty-five years after George Miller introduced audiences to Mad Max, the auteur may have finally reached the end of the road through the postapocalyptic wasteland unless he can find redemption with his Mad Max films.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the highly regarded director’s film, opened to a poor $32 million domestically over the four-day Memorial Day weekend and $36.5 million internationally. This set back expectations for Mad Max: The Wasteland,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, Furiosa, has not been performing very well in theaters since it went on release last Friday, and unless there's a drastic improvement in box office takings, this could spell doom for the legendary filmmaker's plans for a follow-up.
Furiosa took in a disappointing $35 million domestically for the four-day Memorial Day weekend, and amassed an only slightly better $40 million overseas for a running global total of $75 million.
The movie opens in Greece and Japan this week, before releasing in China on June 7.
It is worth noting that Fury Road was by no means a box office smash, either, but the movie's popularity and Academy Awards attention is believed to have factored into Warner Bros.' decision to greenlight Miller's prequel - and they may not be quite so quick to do the same if Furiosa doesn't get a high-octane boost of box...
Furiosa took in a disappointing $35 million domestically for the four-day Memorial Day weekend, and amassed an only slightly better $40 million overseas for a running global total of $75 million.
The movie opens in Greece and Japan this week, before releasing in China on June 7.
It is worth noting that Fury Road was by no means a box office smash, either, but the movie's popularity and Academy Awards attention is believed to have factored into Warner Bros.' decision to greenlight Miller's prequel - and they may not be quite so quick to do the same if Furiosa doesn't get a high-octane boost of box...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery cast has added another couple of movie stars to its roster – and one of their names rhymes with Clenn Glose…
Rian Johnson’s next stab at the murder mystery format is sprinting headlong towards production, with another famous face or two joining an already starry cast.
After a week with slightly chaotic casting reports flying all over the place, we’re getting a much better idea of what Wake Up Dead Man – the third in Johnson’s beloved Knives Out Mystery franchise – is going to look like. Challengers’ Josh O’Connor and Civil War's Cailee Spaeny were first to join our list of suspects, followed swiftly by Kerry Washington and Andrew Scott.
Now, The Hollywood Reporter are, er, reporting that Johnson’s fleshing the cast out with some proper Hollywood royalty in the form of Glenn Close. Cruella Deville swapping barbs with Moriarty?...
Rian Johnson’s next stab at the murder mystery format is sprinting headlong towards production, with another famous face or two joining an already starry cast.
After a week with slightly chaotic casting reports flying all over the place, we’re getting a much better idea of what Wake Up Dead Man – the third in Johnson’s beloved Knives Out Mystery franchise – is going to look like. Challengers’ Josh O’Connor and Civil War's Cailee Spaeny were first to join our list of suspects, followed swiftly by Kerry Washington and Andrew Scott.
Now, The Hollywood Reporter are, er, reporting that Johnson’s fleshing the cast out with some proper Hollywood royalty in the form of Glenn Close. Cruella Deville swapping barbs with Moriarty?...
- 5/30/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga witnessed an underwhelming opening weekend during Memorial Day, despite its hype and the fantastic cast assembled for the film. Connected to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road as a prequel, George Miller’s latest installment had initially anticipated big box office numbers. However, Furiosa’s path to Valhalla was unfortunately tarnished.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) | Warner Brothers
Earning a disappointing $32M domestically in the four-day Memorial Day weekend and around $36.5M overseas, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga took its worldwide total opening weekend haul to a lowly $66-68M. But, despite the box office collection diminishing hopes for George Miller’s next installment Mad Max: The Wasteland, reaction from audiences continues to drive its success.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s Disastrous Opening Weekend Haul
After more than four decades since George Miller first introduced audiences to his action-packed Mad Max franchise,...
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) | Warner Brothers
Earning a disappointing $32M domestically in the four-day Memorial Day weekend and around $36.5M overseas, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga took its worldwide total opening weekend haul to a lowly $66-68M. But, despite the box office collection diminishing hopes for George Miller’s next installment Mad Max: The Wasteland, reaction from audiences continues to drive its success.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s Disastrous Opening Weekend Haul
After more than four decades since George Miller first introduced audiences to his action-packed Mad Max franchise,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The weak first-weekend performance of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is concerningly indicative of larger issues with the Hollywood box office. Note that the latest flick, under the direction of George Miller, is a prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Sure, the stellar cast that it brought together made the movie one of the most anticipated of the year, especially in the film enthusiast community.
Thus, one can’t help but wonder: What magic could Charlize Theron have woven had she returned as the indomitable Furiosa in Miller’s ambitious saga? Sadly, her absence in the anticipated prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is obvious.
Chris Hemsworth in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Brothers
Despite Anya Taylor-Joy picking up the mantle with grace and Chris Hemsworth shouldering a new dynamic as a warlord, a studio insider suggests that the lack of Theron’s magnetic presence...
Thus, one can’t help but wonder: What magic could Charlize Theron have woven had she returned as the indomitable Furiosa in Miller’s ambitious saga? Sadly, her absence in the anticipated prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is obvious.
Chris Hemsworth in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Brothers
Despite Anya Taylor-Joy picking up the mantle with grace and Chris Hemsworth shouldering a new dynamic as a warlord, a studio insider suggests that the lack of Theron’s magnetic presence...
- 5/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga narrowly beat The Garfield Movie by less than $1 million over the Memorial Day box office weekend, making it clear the film isn’t quite the blockbuster Warner Bros. was hoping it would be. But what does this mean for the next Mad Max movie?
Unfortunately, the news isn’t good, at least for now. A report from THR states that Furiosa‘s disappointing $32 million domestic take is “diminishing hopes for Mad Max: The Wasteland.” Director George Miller had previously acknowledged that the possibility of more Mad Max movies was linked to how well Furiosa performed but added that he wasn’t even going to think about it until after the movie was released.
“There are certainly other stories there. Mainly because in order to tell the story of Fury Road, we had to know the backstory of Furiosa and Max in the year before,...
Unfortunately, the news isn’t good, at least for now. A report from THR states that Furiosa‘s disappointing $32 million domestic take is “diminishing hopes for Mad Max: The Wasteland.” Director George Miller had previously acknowledged that the possibility of more Mad Max movies was linked to how well Furiosa performed but added that he wasn’t even going to think about it until after the movie was released.
“There are certainly other stories there. Mainly because in order to tell the story of Fury Road, we had to know the backstory of Furiosa and Max in the year before,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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- 5/29/2024
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Forty-five years after George Miller introduced audiences to Mad Max, the auteur may have finally hit the end of the road through the postapocalyptic wasteland unless he finds some high-octane gasoline soon.
The revered filmmaker’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga bowed to a disappointing $32 million domestically for the four-day Memorial Day weekend and $36.5 million overseas, diminishing hopes for Mad Max: The Wasteland, another Max installment Miller has been toying with for years.
Miller and Nico Lathouris wrote the scripts for both The Wasteland and Furiosa as part of the development process of Mad Max: Fury Road, the 2015 Warner Bros. film that became a surprise awards season juggernaut, winning six Oscars, and which became an instant action classic. The Wasteland would follow Max Rockatansky in the year before Fury Road, and is said to involve a young mother — and (naturally) include plenty of action.
In recent weeks, Miller has acknowledged...
The revered filmmaker’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga bowed to a disappointing $32 million domestically for the four-day Memorial Day weekend and $36.5 million overseas, diminishing hopes for Mad Max: The Wasteland, another Max installment Miller has been toying with for years.
Miller and Nico Lathouris wrote the scripts for both The Wasteland and Furiosa as part of the development process of Mad Max: Fury Road, the 2015 Warner Bros. film that became a surprise awards season juggernaut, winning six Oscars, and which became an instant action classic. The Wasteland would follow Max Rockatansky in the year before Fury Road, and is said to involve a young mother — and (naturally) include plenty of action.
In recent weeks, Miller has acknowledged...
- 5/29/2024
- by Pamela McClintock and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Australia is set to welcome some of the biggest names in Hollywood to a new industry conference, Future Vision.
Beef creator Lee Sung Jin, The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo and Big Little Lies producer Bruna Papandrea will feature at the event, which will be held in Melbourne on July 15-17. The summit is the latest globally-focused TV event on the crowded international calendar.
More speakers are set to be announced shortly, with the event streaming live around the world. Future Vision has been created with support from Australians in Film, Screen Australia and VicScreen, with Papandrea and The Slap showrunner Tony Ayres the co-chairs and Rebecca Yeldham, who led the content team at MasterClass, the Creative Director.
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning Lee created, wrote, executive produced and directed Netflix miniseries Beef, which starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who also won acting prizes for the series.
Beef creator Lee Sung Jin, The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo and Big Little Lies producer Bruna Papandrea will feature at the event, which will be held in Melbourne on July 15-17. The summit is the latest globally-focused TV event on the crowded international calendar.
More speakers are set to be announced shortly, with the event streaming live around the world. Future Vision has been created with support from Australians in Film, Screen Australia and VicScreen, with Papandrea and The Slap showrunner Tony Ayres the co-chairs and Rebecca Yeldham, who led the content team at MasterClass, the Creative Director.
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning Lee created, wrote, executive produced and directed Netflix miniseries Beef, which starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who also won acting prizes for the series.
- 5/29/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
While we are still some time away from a Metal Gear Solid Movie, it hasn’t dampened the spirits of fans who are still eager to see the popular franchise adapted to the big screen. With the recent release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, there has been talk of Director George Miller wanting Hideo Kojima to take on the game for this title.
Kojima is an innovative thinker and the Metal Gear franchise is regarded by many as his crowning glory. First released in 1998 for the PlayStation 1, it saw huge acclaim and numerous awards. The action-adventure stealth perspective of the game drew a legion of fans who have followed the franchise through its various sequels.
Metal Gear Solid Movie – A Solid Fan Casting Choice?
A Metal Gear Solid movie might finally be a possibility.
Whilst the casting of Solid Snake does appear to have been confirmed in the form of Oscar Isaac,...
Kojima is an innovative thinker and the Metal Gear franchise is regarded by many as his crowning glory. First released in 1998 for the PlayStation 1, it saw huge acclaim and numerous awards. The action-adventure stealth perspective of the game drew a legion of fans who have followed the franchise through its various sequels.
Metal Gear Solid Movie – A Solid Fan Casting Choice?
A Metal Gear Solid movie might finally be a possibility.
Whilst the casting of Solid Snake does appear to have been confirmed in the form of Oscar Isaac,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
While it made $65 million dollars worldwide in its global opening, it’s fair to say that the domestic opening for “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” at $32 million, was underwhelming and, worrisomely, might be the end of the ‘Mad Max’ franchise. Then again, “Mad Max: Fury Road” never opened up substantially higher, only earning $45 million in its early May debut in 2015.
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- 5/29/2024
- by The Playlist
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Christofer Sundberg, who founded Avalanche Studios back in 2003, recently took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the Mad Max video game. In a candid tweet, Sundberg said that the game could have been significantly better if it had been allowed to follow its original creative vision.
He described the financial repercussions the team faced whenever they disagreed with any external demands from WB, which led to compromises that ultimately affected the game’s quality and overall vision.
These tweets were in response to George Miller’s original comment during the press tour of Furiosa, where he said that the original 2015 game didn’t quite meet his expectations.
Christofer Sundberg Shares What Went on Behind the Scenes During 2015’s Mad Max Game Mad Max (2015) game is canon to the Mad Max: Fury Road movie.
Sundberg revealed plenty of new information about the game’s challenging development after Miller stated that...
He described the financial repercussions the team faced whenever they disagreed with any external demands from WB, which led to compromises that ultimately affected the game’s quality and overall vision.
These tweets were in response to George Miller’s original comment during the press tour of Furiosa, where he said that the original 2015 game didn’t quite meet his expectations.
Christofer Sundberg Shares What Went on Behind the Scenes During 2015’s Mad Max Game Mad Max (2015) game is canon to the Mad Max: Fury Road movie.
Sundberg revealed plenty of new information about the game’s challenging development after Miller stated that...
- 5/29/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
Marvel and DC Comics have long served as twin colossi in the boundless universe of pop culture, inspiring legions of impassioned devotees. These two powerhouses of the comic book world have long been at odds, with fans fiercely defending their favorite superheroes and storylines. However, amidst the constant bickering and rivalry between Marvel and DC fans, there is one figure who has managed to earn respect and love for his achievements in the DC universe: Zack Snyder.
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel | Warner Bros. Pictures
Snyder’s distinctive vision within the DC Extended Universe, especially with his Man of Steel, which starred Henry Cavill, has become a beacon for discourse. So much so that Beau DeMayo, the creative force behind highly acclaimed X-Men ‘97, boldly soared into the fray, championing Snyder’s work and skillfully parrying Martin Scorsese’s scathing comments about superhero flicks.
Beau DeMayo Considers Zack Snyder...
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel | Warner Bros. Pictures
Snyder’s distinctive vision within the DC Extended Universe, especially with his Man of Steel, which starred Henry Cavill, has become a beacon for discourse. So much so that Beau DeMayo, the creative force behind highly acclaimed X-Men ‘97, boldly soared into the fray, championing Snyder’s work and skillfully parrying Martin Scorsese’s scathing comments about superhero flicks.
Beau DeMayo Considers Zack Snyder...
- 5/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
George Miller is astounded by the enduring popularity of the 'Mad Max' franchise.The 79-year-old director has helmed the new dystopian prequel 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' and explained that he never expected it to be captivating audiences over four decades on from the release of the original movie.Asked if he expected the appeal of 'Mad Max' to span generations, George told IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit podcast: "Never!"It's best expressed in John Lennon's notion that life is what happens when you're making other plans."Miller explained that the demands of 1979's 'Mad Max' had put him off from directing again and it was only when he began to gauge the world's reaction to the film that he was convinced otherwise.He said: "I began to realise that inadvertently, we had hit on something archetypal."In Japan, he was a samurai.
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Could you turn down the exciting idea of George Miller, known for his mythological prowess, breathing new life into Chris Hemsworth’s Thor franchise? After the rollercoaster of feelings that Thor 4 elicited, the audience’s appetite for richness and depth in storytelling stands at an all-time high. Could the celebrated director of the highly acclaimed Mad Max series, with his legendary grasp of epic narratives, be the key to asundering the line of cold responses and rekindling the thunderous glory of Asgard? Maybe…
Miller’s approach resonates well beyond the box office; his canceled Justice League project, still a lament among superhero aficionados, serves as proof of the vision that could have reinvented DC’s pantheon.
Chris Hemsworth as Thor | Marvel Studios
In a recent interview with Happy Sad Confused, Miller gave his reasons for wanting to helm Justice League because he has “always been aware of the power of myth.
Miller’s approach resonates well beyond the box office; his canceled Justice League project, still a lament among superhero aficionados, serves as proof of the vision that could have reinvented DC’s pantheon.
Chris Hemsworth as Thor | Marvel Studios
In a recent interview with Happy Sad Confused, Miller gave his reasons for wanting to helm Justice League because he has “always been aware of the power of myth.
- 5/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
George Miller has revealed where things currently stand with The Wasteland, the planned next film in the Mad Max saga.
It’s taken almost a decade to get Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga into the world, with the film finally emerging nine years after the acclaimed launch of Mad Max: Fury Road.
Reviews for the new movie have been good and director George Miller has been out and about, promoting the latest installment of his decades-long series. You can catch our review here.
While on the HappySadConfused podcast, Miller talked about The Wasteland, his next planned project in the Mad Max series. George Miller has talked up the chances of making another Mad Max film for some time now, and has previously discussed ideas for The Wasteland which would see the title character of Max Rockatansky returning to the fore.
Presumably, Tom Hardy would be invited to return to the...
It’s taken almost a decade to get Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga into the world, with the film finally emerging nine years after the acclaimed launch of Mad Max: Fury Road.
Reviews for the new movie have been good and director George Miller has been out and about, promoting the latest installment of his decades-long series. You can catch our review here.
While on the HappySadConfused podcast, Miller talked about The Wasteland, his next planned project in the Mad Max series. George Miller has talked up the chances of making another Mad Max film for some time now, and has previously discussed ideas for The Wasteland which would see the title character of Max Rockatansky returning to the fore.
Presumably, Tom Hardy would be invited to return to the...
- 5/29/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
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