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‘Annihilation’ Director Back With New Film ‘Men’

Alex Garland has made quite the name for himself in the horror genre with films like 28 Days Later, Ex Machina, the sci-fi horror Annihilation, and Hulu’s series “Devs.” Now he’s back with a new film which he not only wrote but will also direct. Titled Men, the movie is from A24, the same distributor that released Ex Machina in 2014, Deadline reports. Word is, Jessie Buckley (I’m Thinking of Ending Things) and Rory Kinnear (“Penny Dreadful”) are currently in talks to star. All we know about the plot so far is that the film centers on a young woman who goes on a solo vacation to the English countryside after the death of her ex-husband.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 7, 2021
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‘Annihilation’ Arrives On Home Video This May

Alex Garland’s Annihilation (review), will be arriving in stores this May, and it’s one film that you don’t want to miss. Garland (Ex Machina) directed from the script he wrote based on the ‘Southern Reach Trilogy’ by Jeff VanderMeer. Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, and Gina Rodriguez star in the film that centers on a biologist who has signed up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature no longer apply in an attempt to save her husband. Annihilation arrives on Digital on May 22nd, followed by its release on Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD on May 29, 2018. Special Features Part 1 – SOUTHERN REACH Refractions – See how director Alex Garland created the tone, textures and color palettes for the various film environments on set. For Those That Follow – Listen to the cast’s perspective on their roles and learn why they found the story so intriguing. Part 2 – AREA X

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2018
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Annihilation Review: Lovecraft Done Right

There’s a sense of unease all throughout Annihilation, the latest film from Ex Machina director Alex Garland. The strange color palette, booming techno-esque score,and oddly detached performances from the actors add up to a film that is immensely strange, beautiful, and utterly alienating. Few films have really nailed down what made Lovecraft’s monsters so powerful; not just that they were skyscraper sized, tentacled freaks, but that they were completely and utterly inhuman, unimaginable, beyond comprehension. Now since Annihilation is a film, and those generally have to be viewed with your eyes, the spectacle is made a little more sensible. But just a little. Almost every aspect of Garland’s masterpiece remains amazingly alien. The monsters and menaces of Annihilation are a result of a following star, smashing into the Florida Everglades, and infecting the land with an odd rainbow glow. Recalling Lovecraft’s seminal tale, The Colour Out Of Space, The Shimmer, as this forsaken land is coined, warps everything in it’s

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Capt McNeely
Feb 24, 2018
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First Details Emerge For ‘Ex Machina’ Director’s New FX Sci-fi Series ‘Devs’

New details have emerged for Ex Machina director Alex Garland’s upcoming sci-fi series “Devs” on the heels of the opening weekend of his film Annihilation. During a recent interview with Collider, he discussed the 8-part series. [It’s titled] Devs, as in Developers,” Garland told the site. “It’s about a particular aspect of technology at the moment which is to do with very, very big data and very powerful processing power, and what can happen when you put the two things together. It’s set in San Francisco… a sort of tech story.” Garland continued.” If they (FX) want to carry it on, I guess they could… it’s a self-contained story though,” He stated. “There’s ways you could carry it on. Hopefully shooting in about six months. I’ve started talking about casting, locations, practical stuff like that.” Garland most likely will not only be writing the series but directing it as well. Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2018
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New Extended Trailer Unveiled For ‘Annihilation’ From The Director Of ‘Ex Machina’

Paramount has now unveiled a new extended trailer and new images from Alex Garland’s long-awaited film Annihilation, starring Natalie Portman. Garland (Ex Machina) directed from the script he wrote based on the ‘Southern Reach Trilogy’ by Jeff VanderMeer. Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, and Gina Rodriguez co-star in the film that centers on a biologist who has signed up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature no longer apply in an attempt to save her husband. Annihilation opens in theaters on February 23, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 17, 2017
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Discover A Strange And Dangerous New World In The First Trailer For ‘Annihilation’

Paramount Pictures and Skydance have unveiled the first teaser trailer for the sci-fi horror film Annihilation, from director Alex Garland (Ex Machina). Based on the highly-acclaimed, award-winning, first book of Jeff VanderMeer’s trilogy, ‘Southern Reach’, the film stars in Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Lee, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Tuva Novotny. The film centers on a team of scientists who go on an expedition to explore a mysterious Eden-like place called “Area X” that has been taken over by a mysterious force. A place where the laws of nature do not apply. As the team digs deeper into the force they discover an anomaly and life forms that surpass understanding. In the teaser, we see the team explore the new beautiful, dream-like world filled with terror. Annihilation will open in theaters on February 23, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2017
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Ex Machina Director Alex Garland’s Next Project Annihilation Under Way

Alex Garland’s latest project, titled Annihilation, is now in pre-production. Jane the Virgin actress Gina Rodriguez is eyeing the lead role in the film, and will star along side Natalie Portman. Annihilation is based on the novel by Jeff VanderMeer, by the same name. The film follows a group of women on a dangerous mission, to Area X, where the laws of nature do not apply. The previous teams have suffered severe health problems, suicides and insanity. Garland is best known as the screen writer for 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. He made his directorial debut with 2014’s sci-fi thriller Ex Machina. He will serve as both writer and director for Annihilation, which will begin filming in the spring of 2016.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2015

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‘Annihilation’ Director Back With New Film ‘Men’

Alex Garland has made quite the name for himself in the horror genre with films like 28 Days Later, Ex Machina, the sci-fi horror Annihilation, and Hulu’s series “Devs.” Now he’s back with a new film which he not only wrote but will also direct. Titled Men, the movie is from A24, the same distributor that released Ex Machina in 2014, Deadline reports. Word is, Jessie Buckley (I’m Thinking of Ending Things) and Rory Kinnear (“Penny Dreadful”) are currently in talks to star. All we know about the plot so far is that the film centers on a young woman who goes on a solo vacation to the English countryside after the death of her ex-husband.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 7, 2021
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‘Annihilation’ Arrives On Home Video This May

Alex Garland’s Annihilation (review), will be arriving in stores this May, and it’s one film that you don’t want to miss. Garland (Ex Machina) directed from the script he wrote based on the ‘Southern Reach Trilogy’ by Jeff VanderMeer. Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, and Gina Rodriguez star in the film that centers on a biologist who has signed up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature no longer apply in an attempt to save her husband. Annihilation arrives on Digital on May 22nd, followed by its release on Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD on May 29, 2018. Special Features Part 1 – SOUTHERN REACH Refractions – See how director Alex Garland created the tone, textures and color palettes for the various film environments on set. For Those That Follow – Listen to the cast’s perspective on their roles and learn why they found the story so intriguing. Part 2 – AREA X

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2018
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Annihilation Review: Lovecraft Done Right

There’s a sense of unease all throughout Annihilation, the latest film from Ex Machina director Alex Garland. The strange color palette, booming techno-esque score,and oddly detached performances from the actors add up to a film that is immensely strange, beautiful, and utterly alienating. Few films have really nailed down what made Lovecraft’s monsters so powerful; not just that they were skyscraper sized, tentacled freaks, but that they were completely and utterly inhuman, unimaginable, beyond comprehension. Now since Annihilation is a film, and those generally have to be viewed with your eyes, the spectacle is made a little more sensible. But just a little. Almost every aspect of Garland’s masterpiece remains amazingly alien. The monsters and menaces of Annihilation are a result of a following star, smashing into the Florida Everglades, and infecting the land with an odd rainbow glow. Recalling Lovecraft’s seminal tale, The Colour Out Of Space, The Shimmer, as this forsaken land is coined, warps everything in it’s

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Feb 24, 2018
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First Details Emerge For ‘Ex Machina’ Director’s New FX Sci-fi Series ‘Devs’

New details have emerged for Ex Machina director Alex Garland’s upcoming sci-fi series “Devs” on the heels of the opening weekend of his film Annihilation. During a recent interview with Collider, he discussed the 8-part series. [It’s titled] Devs, as in Developers,” Garland told the site. “It’s about a particular aspect of technology at the moment which is to do with very, very big data and very powerful processing power, and what can happen when you put the two things together. It’s set in San Francisco… a sort of tech story.” Garland continued.” If they (FX) want to carry it on, I guess they could… it’s a self-contained story though,” He stated. “There’s ways you could carry it on. Hopefully shooting in about six months. I’ve started talking about casting, locations, practical stuff like that.” Garland most likely will not only be writing the series but directing it as well. Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2018
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New Extended Trailer Unveiled For ‘Annihilation’ From The Director Of ‘Ex Machina’

Paramount has now unveiled a new extended trailer and new images from Alex Garland’s long-awaited film Annihilation, starring Natalie Portman. Garland (Ex Machina) directed from the script he wrote based on the ‘Southern Reach Trilogy’ by Jeff VanderMeer. Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, and Gina Rodriguez co-star in the film that centers on a biologist who has signed up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature no longer apply in an attempt to save her husband. Annihilation opens in theaters on February 23, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 17, 2017
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Discover A Strange And Dangerous New World In The First Trailer For ‘Annihilation’

Paramount Pictures and Skydance have unveiled the first teaser trailer for the sci-fi horror film Annihilation, from director Alex Garland (Ex Machina). Based on the highly-acclaimed, award-winning, first book of Jeff VanderMeer’s trilogy, ‘Southern Reach’, the film stars in Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Lee, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Tuva Novotny. The film centers on a team of scientists who go on an expedition to explore a mysterious Eden-like place called “Area X” that has been taken over by a mysterious force. A place where the laws of nature do not apply. As the team digs deeper into the force they discover an anomaly and life forms that surpass understanding. In the teaser, we see the team explore the new beautiful, dream-like world filled with terror. Annihilation will open in theaters on February 23, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2017
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Ex Machina Director Alex Garland’s Next Project Annihilation Under Way

Alex Garland’s latest project, titled Annihilation, is now in pre-production. Jane the Virgin actress Gina Rodriguez is eyeing the lead role in the film, and will star along side Natalie Portman. Annihilation is based on the novel by Jeff VanderMeer, by the same name. The film follows a group of women on a dangerous mission, to Area X, where the laws of nature do not apply. The previous teams have suffered severe health problems, suicides and insanity. Garland is best known as the screen writer for 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. He made his directorial debut with 2014’s sci-fi thriller Ex Machina. He will serve as both writer and director for Annihilation, which will begin filming in the spring of 2016.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 24, 2015