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New Image From ‘The Meg’ Will Make You Avoid The Water

The Meg is going to be huge, much like the real Megalodon that the shark is based on. A new image from the film shows just how big it really is (below). Jason Statham, one of the movie’s stars, had this to say to Empire Magazine: “I mean, who doesn’t want to watch a movie about the biggest shark that’s ever existed? And I get to be in it? This is as good as it gets.” In the film, directed by Jon Turteltaub, “A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable threat:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 15, 2018

Trailers

‘The Meg’ Trailer Has Surfaced!

The Trailer for Jon Turteltaub’s The Meg has just been unleashed and reveals a big f*cking beast! In the film, based on novel series by Steve Alten, “A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable threat: a pre-historic 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon. What no one could have imagined is that, years before, Taylor had encountered this same terrifying creature. Now, teamed with Suyin, he must confront his fears and risk his own life to save everyone trapped below…bringing him face to face once more with the greatest and largest predator

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 10, 2018

From the Crypt

‘The Meg’ Surfaces In New Image

Next week, the trailer for Jon Turteltaub’s The Meg will swim in and we can’t wait! Ahead of the trailer comes a fresh new image of the beast itself, shared by EW, giving us a look at just how big the monster is. Oh, this is going to be good! In the film, based on novel series by Steve Alten, “A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable threat: a pre-historic 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon. What no one could have imagined is that, years before, Taylor had encountered this same

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 6, 2018

Books

‘The Meg’ Trailer Announced With New Photo

One of this year’s most highly-anticipated films is Jon Turteltaub’s The Meg, based on the novel series by Steve Alten. It’s about a Megalodon, a giant prehistoric shark, what’s not to love? Alten himself has just confirmed that the trailer for The Meg will be swimming in sometime early next month, followed by its theatrical release this summer. In the film, “A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable threat: a pre-historic 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon. What no one could have imagined is that years before, Taylor had encountered this

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 26, 2018

BooksComic Books/Graphic NovelsTrailers

‘The Meg’ Trailer Is Coming!

The giant prehistoric Megalodon is everywhere these days. Author Steve Alten’s franchise is not only getting a new novel titled Meg: Generations, a comic, but also the film adaptation of Alten’s first book titled The Meg from director Jon Turtletaub. Alten himself has just confirmed that the trailer for The Meg will be swimming in sometime in March, followed by its theatrical release this summer. In the film, “A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable threat: a pre-historic 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon. What no one could have imagined is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 7, 2018

Books

The Cast Has Gathered In The New Image From ‘The Meg’

One film we are really excited about seeing this year is the prehistoric shark film The Meg, directed by Jon Turteltaub. Several members of the cast have gathered in the newly released image. Check it out. From left to right the front row shows Page Kennedy, Ruby Rose, Bingbing Li, Jason Statham, and Cliff Curtis. Robert Taylor, Rainn Wilson, Masi Oka, Sophia Shuya Cai, Masi Oka, and Jessica McNamee co-star in the big screen adaption of the novel ‘Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror’ by Steve Alten. In the film, “A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 14, 2018

News

A Giant Shark Stalks Jason Statham In The First Image From ‘The Meg’

The first image from Jon Turteltaub‘s (National Treasure) prehistoric shark movie The Meg has arrived via Empire. The image shows action star Jason Statham (The Expendables franchise) standing in front of what appears to be a window (underwater) with the giant Megalodon shark looking in. “I play a former navy captain and diver,” Statham tells Empire, “and I get hired to rescue a team of scientists who are trapped at the bottom of the sea in their research station by a giant shark. Then all hell breaks loose.” In the film, “A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 24, 2017

From the Crypt

Prehistoric Shark Film ‘Meg’ Catches A New Title

Warner Bros. Pictures has now announced that the prehistoric giant shark film Meg, directed by John Turteltaub, has caught a new title, The Meg. Action star Jason Statham (The Expendables franchise) appears alongside actress Li Bingbing (Transformers: Age of Extinction), Cliff Curtis, Rainn Wilson, Ruby Rose, Winston Chao, Page Kennedy, Jessica McNamee, Masi Oka, Robert Taylor, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Sophia Shuya Cai. In the film, which has already wrapped filming in New Zealand, “a deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable threat: a pre-historic 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon. What

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 18, 2017

Books

‘Meg’ Author Confirms Sequels To The 2018 Film

With the success of The Shallows and 47 Meters Down, which opened in theaters this past weekend, it’s no surprise that sharks on the minds of studios. With the giant shark film Meg, directed by Jon Turteltaub, still a year away from arriving in theaters, it has already been said that the film will be open to sequels. Steve Alten, the author of the novel that film is is based on, told Bloody Disgusting that there will indeed be sequels to the film starring Jason Statham, Ruby Rose, Cliff Curtis, and Jessica McNamee. As for the MEG sequels – absolutely,” Alten said. “If the movie does well, there will be sequels. Of course, that goes for any successful Hollywood movie.” There will be no trouble finding a storyline for a sequel. Alten is currently writing the sixth book of the series, ‘Meg: Generations’, the follow up to ‘Meg: Nightstalkers’. In Meg, a deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 21, 2017

From the Crypt

New Images Surface Of Jason Statham In Action While Filming Giant Shark Film Meg

The giant shark movie ‘Meg’ is finished filming in New Zealand. Today, we have new images of action star Jason Statham via the NZ Herald. The film is the big screen adaption of the novel ‘Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror’ by Steve Alten and is being directed by Jon Turteltaub (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, National Treasure). Statham co-stars alongside model/actress Ruby Rose, Robert Taylor, Rainn Wilson, Masi Oka, Jessica McNamee, Page Kennedy and ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ actor Cliff Curtis. The Official Synopsis: A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 6, 2016

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