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The Action-packed International Trailer Arrives For THE MUMMY

The international trailer has arrived for Universal’s The Mummy, from director Alex Kurtzman and writers Jon Spaihts and Christopher McQuarrie. In the action-packed trailer, which has a serious Indiana Jones feel, we witness the discovery of a tomb, a plane crash, Tom Cruise in a body bag and a look at Russell Crowe as Dr. Henry Jekyll. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 21, 2017

Trailers

Second Trailer For The Mummy Unveiled

The second trailer has just arrived for The Mummy, revealing how the tomb of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella, was discovered and her story, filled with greed and murder. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Henry Jekyll. Thought to be safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. There’s an origin story happening on two different fronts,” director Alex Kurtzman told EW of the film before its first trailer debuted earlier this month. “I won’t tell you too much more than that, other than to say: One of the things that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 2, 2017

From the Crypt

Universal Hunts Down New Writer For Van Helsing

News comes today that there has been a change involving the reboot of ‘Van Helsing’, part of their new shared monster universe. The new version of ‘Van Helsing’ was originally written by Eric Heisserer, the writer behind 2016’s sci-fi hit ‘Arrival’, ‘Lights Out’ and 2011’s ‘The Thing’, and Jon Spaihts (Doctor Strange). Now, ‘Wrath of the Titans’ scribe Dan Mazeau will be taking over writing duties. There has been no word yet on why the change has been made. The character of Abraham Van Helsing originally appeared in Bram Stoker’s classic novel ‘Dracula’ back in 1897. Part fearless vampire hunter, part occultist and part doctor. Over centuries, the character has be reimagined and updated. A perfect example of his evolution is the Van Helsing we met in the 2004 film by the same name. In the films and novels where he has been mentioned, it is always as a hunter of evil. Heisserer’s vision for the film was something dark

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 23, 2017

From the Crypt

Johnny Depp To Star As ‘The Invisible Man’ In Universal’s Upcoming Reboot

Universal’s most recent film, ‘The Mummy‘, is set to release this June. Before ‘The Mummy’ can even arrive in theaters the studio is moving ahead with the next reboot, ‘The Invisible Man’. In fact, Universal has now officially announced that the film has found its star, Johnny Depp, cast as Dr. Griffin. The reboot of the ‘The Invisible Man’, originally released as the 1933 adaption of H.G. Well’s novel, will be in the hands of Alex Kurtzman, who also directed the new ‘Mummy’ movie, Deadline reports. Chris Morgan will be producing. Universal’s Executive Vice President Jon Moore and Vice President Jay Polidoro will over see the project. In the original, a scientist, played by Claude Rains, discovers the key to invisibility, unaware that it will cost him his sanity. Depp’s most recent roles include Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales’, the “Mad Hatter” in ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’, Grinderwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 25, 2017

From the Crypt

Details Revealed For Hotel Transylvania 3

I firmly believe that you are never too old to enjoy animated films and series, especially when they are horror related, the ‘Hotel Transylvania’ franchise is one of those. And Sony Pictures has just released the official synopsis and other details for ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’. Adam Sandler (Dracula), Selena Gomez (Mavis), and Andy Samberg (Johnny) will be returning as the voice of the main characters. Genndy Tartakovsky will be directing from the screenplay that he co-wrote with Michael McCullers. Michelle Murdocca will be producing, with Sandler serving as executive producer. Synopsis: Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. The rest of Drac’s Pack cannot resist going along, and once they leave port, romance zings Drac when he meets the mysterious ship captain, Ericka. Now it’s Mavis’ turn to play the overprotective parent, keeping her dad and Ericka apart. Little do

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 20, 2017

News

Witness Ahmanet Rise In The Action-Filled Trailer For ‘The Mummy’

The first full action-filled trailer for Universal’s ‘The Mummy’ has arrived, revealing the mummy of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella, rise to conquer what was meant to be hers. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator). “Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 4, 2016

News

Frankenstein is Not My Name

At my day job, I dress up in a shirt, tie and polished shoes. I am not a shirt, tie and polished shoes kind of guy. Therefore, I have found fun little ways to break out of the tie-noose, things like various colors of shoelaces and funky belt buckles. No, I’m no Wolowitz, but I am happy with my little collection. Among my favorite are a couple of different skull buckles, Freddy Krueger’s claw and the head of Frankenstein’s monster. I know, by now you are asking “what’s the point?” But here it is. In my opinion, in the monster world there are the big four: Dracula, Wolfman, The Mummy, and Frankenstein’s Monster. I do believe that there are very close second tier villains like Kruger, Voorhees, Ghost Face, Swamp Thing, and then spirals down into an infinite number of characters, but I want to focus on the Big Four. Here’s the point: The monster has no name? Yes, people

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Capt McNeely

Nov 29, 2016

From the Crypt

Writer Says The Universal Mummy Reboot Is Going To Be Terrifying

The Universal Studio’s Monster shared universe will be kicking off in 2017 with ‘The Mummy‘ reboot. The all-star cast of ‘The Mummy’ includes Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella and Jake Johnson. THR spoke with writer Jon Spaihts (Doctor Strange) about ‘The Mummy’. He revealed that new version will be frightening. I think [there is] a similar desire to legitimately explore the frightening and the comic. In the Mummy, I think we’re going to see the first Mummy film in the entire Universal canon with the true power to terrify. The earliest Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi Mummy movies were scary in a small way, perhaps a dated way. They were almost parlor movies. Subsequently movies have been more swashbuckling. This one is going to have all of the action and adventure, nut a legitimate power to terrify. I think that’s going to be the new experience of that film.” ‘The Mummy’ is believed to be safely entombed

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 7, 2016

From the Crypt

Universal’s Remake Of The Wolf Man Finds New Writer

Universal Studios announced today that ‘Expendables’ scribe Dave Callaham will rewrite the script, originally penned by Aaron Guzikowski, for their remake of the 1941 film ‘The Wolf Man’, according to THR. ‘The Wolf Man’ is just one of the original Universal films to be getting a remake. The films will all be part of a new shared universe. ‘The Mummy‘, starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. Universal will also be remaking ‘The Invisible Man’, ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Bride of Frankenstein‘,’ The Creature From the Black Lagoon‘, ‘Dracula’, and others. Johnny Depp has already signed on to star in the new ‘Invisible Man’. Alex Kurtzman, who directed the new ‘Mummy’ film, will over see the new Universal monster films along with Chris Morgan (Fast & Furious). Both Kurtzman and Morgan also be serving as producers for ‘The Wolf Man’. The 1941 original ‘The Wolf Man’ film was directed by George Waggner and starred Lon Chaney

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 15, 2016

From the Crypt

The Time War, Featuring Christopher Lee, Releases First Poster

‘The Time War’, from writer/director Neil Johnson, has received its first promotional art. The long gestating sci-fi thriller, which began production back in 2010, features legendary actor Christopher Lee in his last role. The long awaited film also stars award-winning actors Trace Birdsall (Casino) and Barry Corbin (No Country for Old Men), who co-starred together in ‘Dawn of the Crescent Moon’. Lee had his first role in 1946’s television series ‘Kaleidoscope’. He starred in 278 roles including in ‘The Hobbit’ franchise, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ franchise, ‘Sleepy Hallow’, ‘Gremlins 2’, ‘The Wicker Man (1973)’, and 1959’s ‘The Mummy’. He also appeared in many Dracula films, like ‘Count Dracula’ (1970). Lee lent his voice to several animated roles, for example the character of Pastor Galswells in Tim Burton’s ‘The Corpse Bride’. The Time War’ explores a scenario where Adolf Hitler travels back in time to rewrite history. Imagine “you try and stop him and make matters much worse…” From the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 22, 2016

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