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‘Morbius’ Gets A New Release Date

Earlier today we reported the A Quiet Place II has been delayed again, but it’s not the only movie to keep getting pushed back. The new comic-inspired Jared Leto movie Morbius has just been delayed again as well. UGH! Most recently set to sink its fangs into theaters in October and then in March, Morbius will now arrive early in 2022. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud; Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor; Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown; and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 23, 2021
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Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ Conjures A Release Date And First Images

The oh so brilliant filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is hard at work on his latest film, Nightmare Alley which has just been given a release date by Searchlight Pictures. The all-star cast includes Bradley Cooper, Toni Collette, Cate Blanchett, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, Rooney Mara, Mary Steenburgen, and David Strathairn. The film, already being eyed for the 2021 Oscars, centers on “An ambitious young carny (Cooper) with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist (Blanchett) who is even more dangerous than he is.” Nightmare Alley is an adaptation of William Lindsay Gresham’s 1946 novel, which spawned a feature film the following year. Del Toro penned the new script along with Kim Morgan which is being described as a new twist on the story. Take a trip down Nightmare Alley on December 3, 2021. But first, take a look at the first images from the set featuring Rooney Mara and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 21, 2021
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The First ‘Mortal Kombat’ Images Tease An Action-Packed Flick

The trailer isn’t here yet, but we do have the first images and details for James Wan‘s Mortal Kombat. In Mortal Kombat, “MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2021
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John Wick Writer Working On New “Dungeons & Dragons” TV Series

Have you’ve ever gathered around a table with your friends for a round of D&D, to cast the dice and enter a world of mages, rouges, and monsters? If the answer is yes, you will be thrilled to hear that Derek Kolstad, the writer of the John Wick franchise is bringing to life a series inspired by the game, “Dungeons & Dragons.” There is no word yet which network it will premiere on. The fantasy role-playing game, which is easily one of the largest role-playing games ever created, was first released in 1974 by game developers Ernest Gary Gygax and David Arneson. It rose to popularity in the 1980s and has gained traction once again during the pandemic due to its easy remote gameplay over services like Zoom. To play the table-top game you will need a group of friends, a “Dungeon Master” (lead storyteller), and a few supplies, including a handbook. We recommend you get a starter kit (here).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 17, 2021
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Creep Director Is Back With ‘There’s Someone Inside Your House’

Creep and Creep 2 director Patrick Brice is back with a new horror film, There’s Someone Inside Your House, arriving sometime in 2021 on Netflix. “Makani Young has moved from Hawaii to quiet, small-town Nebraska to live with her grandmother and finish high school, but as the countdown to graduation begins, her classmates are stalked by a killer intent on exposing their darkest secrets to the entire town, terrorizing victims while wearing a life-like mask of their own face. With a mysterious past of her own, Makani and her friends must discover the killer’s identity before they become victims themselves.” Sydney Park, Théodore Pellerin, Asjha Cooper, Dale Whibley, Diego Josef, Sarah Dugdale, Burkely Duffield, William MacDonald, Andrew Dunbar, and Markian Tarasuik star. Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and James Wan’s Atomic Monster produce the film that is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Stephanie Perkins. The script was penned by Henry Gayden (Shazam!). We’ll update you as we

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2021
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Filming Has Wrapped On The ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot

Filming has now wrapped on the Resident Evil reboot from director Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night). The news came from Sony via Twitter stating, ” That’s a wrap in Raccoon City.” Kaya Scodelario (Crawl) stars as Claire Redfield. Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and the Wasp) plays Jill Valentine, Robbie Amell (Upload) is Chris Redfield, Tom Hopper (“The Umbrella Academy”) plays Albert Wesker, “Yellowstone’s” Neal McDonough plays William Birkin, and Avan Jogia (Zombieland: Double Tap) plays the role of Leon S. Kennedy, with Donal Logue (Silent Night) as Chief Irons. Deadline quotes Roberts as saying, “With this movie, I really wanted to go back to the original first two games and recreate the terrifying visceral experience I had when I first played the whilst at the same time telling a grounded human story about a small dying American town that feels both relatable and relevant to today’s audience.” Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film (Resident Evil franchise), James

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 31, 2020
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“Channel Zero” Duo Adapting ‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ For New Netflix Series

We are getting an adaptation of Todd Grimson’s horror novel “Brand New Cherry Flavor” as series from Netflix. “Brand New Cherry Flavor” centers on Lisa Nova (Salazar), an aspiring film director in the sun-drenched but seamy world of 1990 Los Angeles who embarks on a mind-altering journey — from the streets of Beverly Hills to the forests of Brazil — to seek supernatural revenge. Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle Angel) will lead the cast that also includes Catherine Keener (Get Out), Eric Lange (Escape at Dannemora), Jeff Ward (“Agents of Shield”), Hannah Levien (The Magicians, Siren), Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place”), Leland Orser (I Am The Night, Berlin Station), and Patrick Fischler (The Right Stuff, Defending Jacob) Deadline reports. The eight-episode series was written by Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion, the duo behind “Channel Zero” with “Channel Zero: Butcher’s Block” director Arkasha Stevenson directing the pilot.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 18, 2020
Actor Brad Henke Talks CBS's "The Stand" In Our Interview

Actor Brad Henke Talks CBS’s “The Stand” In Our Interview

Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere, you’ve heard that a new limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand” is on its way. I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the show’s cast, Brad William Henke, who plays the central role of Tom Cullen. Of course, this is far from the first time that I’ve heard Henke’s name, you see he’s starred in two of my favorite series, “Orange Is the New Black” in which he played a prison guard with a wrapped sense of justice, and “Justified”, as a redneck bad guy. Henke has been in over 95 films and series. I was eager to talk with him. Horror Fuel: “I really enjoyed your work in both Justified and Orange Is the New Black. Boy, you play a rough character in that one. Piscatella was a real piece of work. Was it difficult filming scenes like the one with Red and to get in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2020
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FX Announces New “Alien” Series From Noah Hawley

FX has now announced their new Alien series. The announcement came today from FX chief John Landgraf. The series is from “Fargo” and “Legion’s” Noah Hawley who will write and executive produce the show under his 26 Keys banner. But wait, that’s not all, Ridley Scott, who directed both Alien and Alien: Covenant” is in advanced talks to executive produce as well, Variety reports. The new series will mark a first in the franchise being set in the not so distant future on Earth. The series will blend the “timeless horror of the first Alien with the non-stop action of the second.” FX is moving quickly to bring audiences the first television series based on one of the greatest science-fiction horror classics ever made: Alien.” Landgraf added, “It’s going to be a scary thrill ride that will blow people back in their seats.” We’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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‘Monster Hunter’ Release Date Moved Up

Ever since the pandemic began, film after film has been delayed. Fortunately, that’s not the case with Monster Hunter! In fact, its release date has just been moved up by a week for the second time and will now open in theaters on December 18th. Awesome, right? In the movie, an unexpected sandstorm transports Lt. Artemis (Milla Jovovich) and her unit to a new world, the soldiers are shocked to discover that this hostile and unknown environment is home to enormous and terrifying monsters immune to their firepower. In their desperate battle for survival, the unit encounters the mysterious Hunter (Tony Jaa), whose unique skills allow him to stay one step ahead of the powerful creatures. As Artemis and Hunter slowly build trust, she discovers that he is part of a team led by the Admiral (Ron Perlman). Facing a danger so great it could threaten to destroy their world, the brave warriors combine their unique abilities to band together

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2020

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‘Morbius’ Gets A New Release Date

Earlier today we reported the A Quiet Place II has been delayed again, but it’s not the only movie to keep getting pushed back. The new comic-inspired Jared Leto movie Morbius has just been delayed again as well. UGH! Most recently set to sink its fangs into theaters in October and then in March, Morbius will now arrive early in 2022. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud; Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor; Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown; and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 23, 2021
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Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ Conjures A Release Date And First Images

The oh so brilliant filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is hard at work on his latest film, Nightmare Alley which has just been given a release date by Searchlight Pictures. The all-star cast includes Bradley Cooper, Toni Collette, Cate Blanchett, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, Rooney Mara, Mary Steenburgen, and David Strathairn. The film, already being eyed for the 2021 Oscars, centers on “An ambitious young carny (Cooper) with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist (Blanchett) who is even more dangerous than he is.” Nightmare Alley is an adaptation of William Lindsay Gresham’s 1946 novel, which spawned a feature film the following year. Del Toro penned the new script along with Kim Morgan which is being described as a new twist on the story. Take a trip down Nightmare Alley on December 3, 2021. But first, take a look at the first images from the set featuring Rooney Mara and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 21, 2021
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The First ‘Mortal Kombat’ Images Tease An Action-Packed Flick

The trailer isn’t here yet, but we do have the first images and details for James Wan‘s Mortal Kombat. In Mortal Kombat, “MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2021
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John Wick Writer Working On New “Dungeons & Dragons” TV Series

Have you’ve ever gathered around a table with your friends for a round of D&D, to cast the dice and enter a world of mages, rouges, and monsters? If the answer is yes, you will be thrilled to hear that Derek Kolstad, the writer of the John Wick franchise is bringing to life a series inspired by the game, “Dungeons & Dragons.” There is no word yet which network it will premiere on. The fantasy role-playing game, which is easily one of the largest role-playing games ever created, was first released in 1974 by game developers Ernest Gary Gygax and David Arneson. It rose to popularity in the 1980s and has gained traction once again during the pandemic due to its easy remote gameplay over services like Zoom. To play the table-top game you will need a group of friends, a “Dungeon Master” (lead storyteller), and a few supplies, including a handbook. We recommend you get a starter kit (here).

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 17, 2021
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Creep Director Is Back With ‘There’s Someone Inside Your House’

Creep and Creep 2 director Patrick Brice is back with a new horror film, There’s Someone Inside Your House, arriving sometime in 2021 on Netflix. “Makani Young has moved from Hawaii to quiet, small-town Nebraska to live with her grandmother and finish high school, but as the countdown to graduation begins, her classmates are stalked by a killer intent on exposing their darkest secrets to the entire town, terrorizing victims while wearing a life-like mask of their own face. With a mysterious past of her own, Makani and her friends must discover the killer’s identity before they become victims themselves.” Sydney Park, Théodore Pellerin, Asjha Cooper, Dale Whibley, Diego Josef, Sarah Dugdale, Burkely Duffield, William MacDonald, Andrew Dunbar, and Markian Tarasuik star. Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and James Wan’s Atomic Monster produce the film that is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Stephanie Perkins. The script was penned by Henry Gayden (Shazam!). We’ll update you as we

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2021
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Filming Has Wrapped On The ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot

Filming has now wrapped on the Resident Evil reboot from director Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night). The news came from Sony via Twitter stating, ” That’s a wrap in Raccoon City.” Kaya Scodelario (Crawl) stars as Claire Redfield. Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and the Wasp) plays Jill Valentine, Robbie Amell (Upload) is Chris Redfield, Tom Hopper (“The Umbrella Academy”) plays Albert Wesker, “Yellowstone’s” Neal McDonough plays William Birkin, and Avan Jogia (Zombieland: Double Tap) plays the role of Leon S. Kennedy, with Donal Logue (Silent Night) as Chief Irons. Deadline quotes Roberts as saying, “With this movie, I really wanted to go back to the original first two games and recreate the terrifying visceral experience I had when I first played the whilst at the same time telling a grounded human story about a small dying American town that feels both relatable and relevant to today’s audience.” Robert Kulzer of Constantin Film (Resident Evil franchise), James

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 31, 2020
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“Channel Zero” Duo Adapting ‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ For New Netflix Series

We are getting an adaptation of Todd Grimson’s horror novel “Brand New Cherry Flavor” as series from Netflix. “Brand New Cherry Flavor” centers on Lisa Nova (Salazar), an aspiring film director in the sun-drenched but seamy world of 1990 Los Angeles who embarks on a mind-altering journey — from the streets of Beverly Hills to the forests of Brazil — to seek supernatural revenge. Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle Angel) will lead the cast that also includes Catherine Keener (Get Out), Eric Lange (Escape at Dannemora), Jeff Ward (“Agents of Shield”), Hannah Levien (The Magicians, Siren), Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place”), Leland Orser (I Am The Night, Berlin Station), and Patrick Fischler (The Right Stuff, Defending Jacob) Deadline reports. The eight-episode series was written by Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion, the duo behind “Channel Zero” with “Channel Zero: Butcher’s Block” director Arkasha Stevenson directing the pilot.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 18, 2020
Actor Brad Henke Talks CBS's "The Stand" In Our Interview

Actor Brad Henke Talks CBS’s “The Stand” In Our Interview

Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere, you’ve heard that a new limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand” is on its way. I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the show’s cast, Brad William Henke, who plays the central role of Tom Cullen. Of course, this is far from the first time that I’ve heard Henke’s name, you see he’s starred in two of my favorite series, “Orange Is the New Black” in which he played a prison guard with a wrapped sense of justice, and “Justified”, as a redneck bad guy. Henke has been in over 95 films and series. I was eager to talk with him. Horror Fuel: “I really enjoyed your work in both Justified and Orange Is the New Black. Boy, you play a rough character in that one. Piscatella was a real piece of work. Was it difficult filming scenes like the one with Red and to get in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2020
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FX Announces New “Alien” Series From Noah Hawley

FX has now announced their new Alien series. The announcement came today from FX chief John Landgraf. The series is from “Fargo” and “Legion’s” Noah Hawley who will write and executive produce the show under his 26 Keys banner. But wait, that’s not all, Ridley Scott, who directed both Alien and Alien: Covenant” is in advanced talks to executive produce as well, Variety reports. The new series will mark a first in the franchise being set in the not so distant future on Earth. The series will blend the “timeless horror of the first Alien with the non-stop action of the second.” FX is moving quickly to bring audiences the first television series based on one of the greatest science-fiction horror classics ever made: Alien.” Landgraf added, “It’s going to be a scary thrill ride that will blow people back in their seats.” We’ll keep you posted.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 11, 2020
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‘Monster Hunter’ Release Date Moved Up

Ever since the pandemic began, film after film has been delayed. Fortunately, that’s not the case with Monster Hunter! In fact, its release date has just been moved up by a week for the second time and will now open in theaters on December 18th. Awesome, right? In the movie, an unexpected sandstorm transports Lt. Artemis (Milla Jovovich) and her unit to a new world, the soldiers are shocked to discover that this hostile and unknown environment is home to enormous and terrifying monsters immune to their firepower. In their desperate battle for survival, the unit encounters the mysterious Hunter (Tony Jaa), whose unique skills allow him to stay one step ahead of the powerful creatures. As Artemis and Hunter slowly build trust, she discovers that he is part of a team led by the Admiral (Ron Perlman). Facing a danger so great it could threaten to destroy their world, the brave warriors combine their unique abilities to band together

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2020
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