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Mark Hamill Is The New Voice Of Chucky!

Since the moment we first learned that Brad Dourif, the longtime voice of Chucky, wouldn’t be voicing the possessed doll in the Child’s Play reboot we’ve wondered who would take his place. That question was answered yesterday during Orion’s panel at WonderCon. So who is the new voice of Chuck? It’s none other than Stars Wars actor Mark Hamill! While Hamill seems like an odd choice, he has have had some impressive voice roles in video games, radio dramas, and animated films including DC’s the Joker in 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series. In our hearts, Dourif will always be Chucky. But I have to admit, I’m curious to see how Hamill’s version of Chucky will turn out. With Polaroid director Lars Klevberg in the director’s chair, Chucky will make his return to theaters this June. But that’s not all, Chucky’s getting a makeover and a new name. Originally known as “The Good Guy Doll” the red-headed killer has been rebranded

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 31, 2019

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‘Child’s Play’ Meets ‘Toy Story’ In Mashup Trailer

Pretty much every horror fan has seen memes featuring Chucky in the world of the family-friendly movie Toy Story. Now, YouTube’s Trailer Blend has taken things a step further by combining two trailers to make one killer trailer for a movie that turns Woody into Chucky. And man, do we wish this movie existed. Sure, both Child’s Play and Toy Story both features dolls and both have little boys named Andy, but the two films have something else in common. The new Child’s Play movie and Toy Story 4 are opening in theaters on the same day, June 21, 2019! Check out the fun mashup!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 16, 2019

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“Chucky” TV Series Coming To SyFy

A while back we reported that franchise creator Don Mancini had teased that Chucky is coming to TV. EW is now confirming that not only is a series in the works, but it’s also found a home on the Syfy channel. Mancini will be serving as both the writer and executive producer for the series. Longtime franchise producer David Kirschner is on board along with Nick Antosca who worked with Mancini on both “Hannibal” and Syfy’s “Channel Zero”. I’ve long wanted to bring Chucky to television and Syfy is the perfect network for us,” Mancini stated. “The show will be a fresh take on the franchise, allowing us to explore Chucky’s character with a depth that is uniquely afforded by the television series format while staying true to the original vision that has terrorized audiences for over three decades now.” Mancini isn’t the only one who released a statement about his new series. In these troubled times, I believe it’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 29, 2019

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Don Mancini Gives Details About Upcoming Child’s Play Series

Back in June, Child’s Play creator Don Mancini, who also wrote and directed most of the franchise, teased the upcoming TV series based on the film featuring Chucky. Mancini recently appeared on the podcast Post Mortem With Mick Garris and revealed a few of the series’ details. Just from having worked on Hannibal and Channel Zero… I saw an opportunity to reinvent the franchise yet again,” Mancini told Garris, whose own directing credits include Psycho IV and the upcoming horror anthology Nightmare Cinema. “One of the things that has kept the franchise alive and thriving for so long is that we’ve reinvented it in different ways, by making it a comedy, and then back to horror. But the sheer storytelling real estate of doing eight to 10 episodes… will allow us to delve into characters and relationships in a way that we’re never afforded in just a 90-minute movie. That’s really exciting to me. We’re going to be able to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 6, 2018

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New Creepy AF Trailer Is Here For Child’s Play Fan Film ‘Charles’

Chucky will soon be everywhere you turn. Between the upcoming series, the new movie, and the fan film titled Charles, the possessed doll is getting serious love in the genre. The creepy trailer has now been released for Luis “Tony Bizz” Serrano‘s fan film that centers on “A young couple moved into their first apartment & encountered-headed freckled doll. Soon they discover that their home & doll has an evil presence.” Serrano has been a busy man, not only directed the film but also wrote, produced, edited, and stars in Charles. Be sure to follow Charles on Facebook for regular updates and more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2018

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‘Child’s Play’ Remake Gets A New Poster And Release Date

While Child’s Play franchise creator Don Mancini and Universal are hard at work on their new franchise series, Orion and MGM have teamed up for the Child’s Play remake whose release date has just been announced. With Polaroid director Lars Klevberg in the director’s chair, Chucky will make his return to theaters next June. But that’s not all, Chucky’s getting a makeover. In the film’s first poster we get a glimpse at the new “Buddi” doll. ‘ The movie follows “(Aubrey Plaza) who gives her son (Gabrial Bateman) a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.” Beatrice Kitsos (“The Exorcist”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”), and Ty Consiglio also star in the film written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury). Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg are producing under their KatzSmith Productions banner. Aaron Schmidt and Chris Ferguson are executive producing. Child’s Play will open in theaters on June 21, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 12, 2018

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Two In Talks To Star In ‘Child’s Play’ Reboot

Back in July, we reported that the upcoming Child’s Play reboot will be very different from the original. While no release date has been announced at this point, casting has already begun. Collider is reporting that “Legion” actress Aubrey Plaza and two time Emmy nominee “Atlanta” actor Brian Tyree Henry have both entered negotiations to star. Sources are reporting that Plaza will play a mother and Henry a detective. Lars Klevberg, who directed the yet to be released horror flick Polaroid is set to direct from the script penned by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury 2). IT producers David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith will produce under the banner of their KatzSmith Productions company. Aaron Schmidt will serve as executive producer. The reboot is said to follow a group of kids and a technologically advanced doll that enters their world which is very different than the original where serial killer Charles Lee Ray cast a spell to possess a Good Guy

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 20, 2018

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‘Child’s Play’ Reboot To Be Extremely Different From What We Know And Love

For a moment we were kind of excited about the upcoming Child’s Play reboot from MGM, that is until we learned just how different the movie will be from what we know and love about the franchise, Brad Dourif, the longtime voice of Chucky, won’t be involved. That’s right, Chucky will be getting a new voice. The changes don’t stop there, allegedly, Chucky will no longer be a serial killer possessed doll, instead, he will be an out of control A.I., according to Bloody Disgusting. Lars Klevberg (Polaroid) has been tapped to direct the reboot based on the script penned by Kung Fury writer Burton Smith. While horror fans are pretty open-minded, I don’t think they’re that open minded. I’ll be honest, the movie might be more successful if they were to rename the bot and break ties to the franchise altogether. Luckily, we will see Universal continue the original franchise. There is currently a “Child’s Play” series in pre-production

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 13, 2018

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MGM Rebooting Child’s Play

Chucky will soon be everywhere your turn (that’s not a bad thing). We recently reported that Child’s Play is being adapted for a series. Now, we’ve discovered that the original film is getting a reboot from MGM. Collider is reporting that their sources are saying that Lars Klevberg has been tapped to direct the reboot based on the script penned by Kung Fury writer Burton Smith. The new version of the classic is said to be a “contemporary reboot involving a group of kids…and a technologically advanced doll that enters their world.” MGM has been developing the film under a secret code name in hopes to surprise fans, similar to the way Adam Wingard did with The Woods, which was actually Blair Witch. MGM worked out a deal with Universal Pictures, due to the fact that they still own the rights to the franchise which has flourished under the supervision of the franchise creator Don Mancini. There is no word

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 4, 2018

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Don Mancini Teases ‘Child’s Play’ Series With New Image

The Child’s Play franchise has spanned thirty years and seven films, now it’s headed to TV. Back in February, we reported that the franchise is getting its own series. Creator Don Mancini and David Kirschner have been developing the series and over Twitter today, Mancini teased the show with a GIF. pic.twitter.com/5Xqve1w88H — Don Mancini (@RealDonMancini) June 22, 2018 While Mancini didn’t reveal any new details, we do that is will pick up where left off and will have a tone that is “dark and disturbing.” It will not be a reboot, simply a continuation of Chucky’s story. “We plan to use Child’s Play in the title,” Mancini has stated. “We want to definitely signal that we are going dark, darker than ever before. It’s going to be very creepy.” We also know that actor Brad Dourif, the longtime voice of our favorite killer doll, will return for the series, which will feature 8 hour-long episodes. There is no word

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 22, 2018

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