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Elizabeth Banks Set to Direct And Star In Universal’s ‘The Invisible Woman’

A new version of The Invisible Woman, is currently in development over at Universal Pictures with Elizabeth Banks (Brightburn) set to direct and star. Banks pitched the film based on Universal’s original The Invisible Woman, released in 1940, which starred Virginia Bruce. She will also be serving as a producer alongside her husband Max Handleman under their Brownstone Productions banner. There is no word if The Invisible woman will be a remake, reboot, or something entirely new. The original film centers on “an attractive model with an ulterior motive volunteer as a guinea pig for an invisibility machine.” News about the project comes three months ahead of the premiere of Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The Invisible Man arrives in theaters on February 28, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 28, 2019

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Digital And Blu-Ray Release Date Announced For ‘Brightburn’

This August, James Gunn‘s Brightburn, one of the biggest films of the year comes to Digital, 4K Ultra, Blu-ray and DVD and we couldn’t be more excited! What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but evil begins to grow within him. From visionary filmmaker James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Slither) who also co-wrote the film along with Mark Gunn, presents a startling, subversive take on a radical new genre: superhero horror, arriving on Digital August 6, 2019, followed by its release on 4K Ultra, Blu-ray or DVD on August 20th, from Sony Pictures. Be sure to check out our interview with Tim Williams, the composer behind

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 10, 2019

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New Extended ‘Brightburn’ Trailer Teases A Horrific Twist On Superheroes Gone Bad

A new extended trailer is here for James Gunn‘s horror meets superhero movie, Brightburn, giving us a few extra seconds of footage. That kid is terrifying! You almost feel sorry for Brandon, at least before you see what he does to those around him. Director David Yarovesky is really heaping on the horror, and for that, we say thank you. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but an evil begins to grow within him. Written by James Gunn and Mark Gunn, Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 29, 2019

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Second ‘Brightburn’ Trailer Teases A Superhero Gone Bad

What if Superman was born bad? We’re about to find out in the James Gunn-produced film Brightburn from director David Yarovesky. We’ve gotten our hands on the second trailer that reveals what happens when superheroes go bad. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but an evil begins to grow within him. Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 6, 2019

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New Menacing Image Lands From James Gunn’s ‘Brightburn’

A new image has landed from James Gunn-produced superhero-horror film Brightburn giving us a closer look at the young alien who seems to be a mashup of Superman and a horror villain. Directed by David Yarovesky (The Hive), Brightburn stars Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones, and Meredith Hagner. Mark Gunn and Brian Gunn penned the script for the film produced by Gunn and Kenneth Huang. Executive producers include Mark Gunn, Brian Gunn, Dan Clifton, Simon Hatt, and Nic Crawley. Brightburn arrives in theaters on May 24, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2019

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James Gunn’s Brightburn Trailer Teases A Horror Based Superhero Movie

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? From producer James Gunn, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither, comes Brightburn a subversive take on a new genre: superhero horror and today we have the first trailer. Directed by David Yarovesky (The Hive), Brightburn stars Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones, and Meredith Hagner. Mark Gunn and Brian Gunn penned the script for the film produced by Gunn and Kenneth Huang. Executive producers include Mark Gunn, Brian Gunn, Dan Clifton, Simon Hatt, and Nic Crawley. Brightburn arrives in theaters on May 24, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 9, 2018

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Two Raunchy Clips Arrive To Celebrate Release Of ‘The Happytime Murders’

The mean streets just got fuzzier as the hilariously raunchy puppet comedy The Happytime Murders now out on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand, and Digital from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Starring Melissa McCarthy (The Boss), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Joel McHale (“Community”), Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect) and a phenomenal voice cast, The Happytime Murders will leave you laughing non-stop in this R-rated puppet comedy. In celebration of the release, we have two new NSFW clips below. The movie, which got a 5-star rating in our review, is set in the underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show. A hilarious buddy cop murder mystery comedy at heart, the film is unapologetically bold and keeps audiences entertained from start to finish. Happytime Murders was directed Brian Henson

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 5, 2018

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No Sesame, All Street – This November Bring Home ‘The Happytime Murders’

Discover what happens on the other side of the street in the outrageous, dark comedy, The Happytime Murders arriving this November from STX Films and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. “Hilarious, wickedly original and crazily quirky” (Neil Pond, Parade), The Happytime Murders is directed and produced by Brian Henson (The Muppet Christmas Carol) alongside producers Jeffrey Hayes, Melissa McCarthy, and Ben Falcone. The film features an all-star comedic cast including Melissa McCarthy (The Boss), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Joel McHale (“Community”), and Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect). The Happytime Murders “is a raunchy comedy set in the underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show. A hilarious buddy cop murder mystery comedy at heart, the film is unapologetically bold and keeps audiences entertained from start to finish.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 18, 2018

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James Gunn’s New Horror Film Gets Delayed

Sony has delayed James Gunn‘s next horror film, but there is good news, they have revealed the film’s title, BrightBurn. Originally set to premiere on November 30, 2018, the new date has been announced as May 24, 2019, according to Variety. Gunn is producing the film along with The H Collective, a US-based film finance, production, marketing, and distribution company. The project a family affair, with the script being written by Gunn’s brother Brian Gunn and cousin Mark Gunn who also teamed up for (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island). David Yarovesky (The Hive) will be directing. Elizabeth Banks, Jackson Dunn, David Denman, Meredith Hanger, and Matt Jones are starring in BrightBurn whose plot details have yet to be revealed. They should be soon and we’ll let you know when they are.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 17, 2018

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‘The Happytime Murders’ Hits The Streets This November

What happens when you combine murder, raunchy puppets, and today’s biggest queen of comedy? You get The Happytime Murders on Digital this November. Melissa McCarthy (Detective Connie Edwards) stars along with Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Joel McHale (“Community”), and Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect). “Hilarious, wickedly original and crazily quirky” (Neil Pond, Parade), The Happytime Murders is directed and produced by Brian Henson (The Muppet Christmas Carol) alongside producers Jeffrey Hayes, Melissa McCarthy, and Ben Falcone. The Happytime Murders is a raunchy comedy set in the underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show. A hilarious buddy cop murder mystery comedy at heart, the film is unapologetically bold and keeps audiences entertained from start to finish. The Happytime Murders arrives on Digital November 30th and on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 4, 2018

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