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You have heard us talk a lot about Universal’s upcoming reboots of their classic monsters films. Today, they announced that the revival of the films will be known as the “Dark Universe”. They also confirmed rumors of the huge stars that have already signed for the films. The video announcement (below) hints at other Dark Universe films to come, including Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, and Phantom of the Opera. The new series of films begins with The Mummy, opening in theaters next month, whose cast includes Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella. Johnny Depp has signed on to play the lead in The Invisible Man. And only a few days ago we reported that Academy Award winner Javier Bardem will portray Frankenstein’s Monster in both Frankenstein and in Bride of Frankenstein, which will be directed by Bill Condon. The films in Dark Universe are connected by a secret organization known
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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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Today, we have the first teaser trailer and poster for ‘The Mummy’. The clip reveals the new female mummy, a traditionally male role, played by Sofia Boutella. 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. Jekyll. “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 wonder
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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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Universal’s new shared universe and the remaking of its classic monster films are officially underway. Their current project is the remake of The Mummy, which is currently filming. We get our first official look at the cast in Namibia, Africa via a tweet from actress Annabelle Wallis. Wallis (Annabelle) stars alongside Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible), Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Jekyll. Official Synopsis: Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennium and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinth 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
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Last year Universal tapped Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan to begin work on its new shared universe and the remakes of all of its classic horror films. Universal’s The Mummy reboot, starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, will soon wrap filming. And their next reboot, Frankenstein, is now in the early phases of casting. There have been many remakes and reboots of Frankenstein over the years, but the original has never been topped, in my opinion. Let’s hope the new film will do it justice. Variety is reporting that Javier Bardem is now in negotiations to star as Dr, Frankenstein’s monster, a role originally played by Boris Karloff in 1931. Bardem was also offered the role of Dr. Jekyll in the new The Mummy reboot, but passed. There is no word yet if Bardem will also appear in the Bride of Frankenstein, whose star has been named as Angelina Jolie. Bardem is a gifted actor who has starred in many
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These days, remakes and reboots are everywhere, especially in the horror genre. Universal Studios has already begun remaking all of their classic monsters films including The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Wolf Man, which will all exist in their new shared universe which began with Dracula Untold. Each film will star some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp and Russell Crowe. Reports have now come that Universal is already eyeing a star for their Wolf Man reboot, scheduled to debut in theaters on March 30, 2018. They have set their sites on none-other than Hollywood all-star Dewayne “The Rock” Johnson to play the lead in the film. It’s still up-in-the-air if they’ll be able to sign Johnson, he’s a busy man with nine projects currently in the works. But I could definitely see him playing a werewolf. Image: Dwayne Johnson Instagram The Wolf Man
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Peaky Blinders actress Annabelle Wallis has confirmed that she will star along side Tom Cruise in Universal’s upcoming reboot of The Mummy. Wallis confirmed by posting the following message on Instagram: “Very excited to be joining this incredible group of people. #TheMummy #TomCruise and Belle’s XX.” Wallis will be playing the role of an archaeologist in the revamped version of the 1932 classic. Sofia Boutella has been cast as the mummy, originally played by Boris Karloff. Alex Kurtzman will be directing the reboot, based on the new script penned by Jon Spaihts. The Mummy will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. The Mummy will part of Universal’s new shared universe, with a Marvel-style set up. There are already plans in place to remake The Bride of Frankenstein, in which they hope Angelina Jolie-Pitt will star. They also intend to reboot Van Helsing, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Wolf Man.
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We reported back in November of 2014 that Universal will be creating a shared universe and will be rebooting several of their classic monster movies, including ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon‘, ‘The Wolf Man‘, ‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘The Mummy‘, the first movie of the new shared universe. Universal has put together a team of writers to plot out the new universe. New information has surfaced in regards to ‘The Mummy’ remake, set to be released in 2017. The new ‘Mummy’ film will be directed by Alex Kurtzman, who was behind ‘Star Trek’, ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ and ‘Mission Imposible III’. The script for the reboot was penned by Jon Spaihts (Alien: Engineers). The film will be set in modern times. There is one thing still up in the air, they have not decided on the sex of the mummy. ‘The Mummy’ is set to arrive in theaters on March 24th, 2017, with the next film (still untitled) to debut
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You have heard us talk a lot about Universal’s upcoming reboots of their classic monsters films. Today, they announced that the revival of the films will be known as the “Dark Universe”. They also confirmed rumors of the huge stars that have already signed for the films. The video announcement (below) hints at other Dark Universe films to come, including Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, and Phantom of the Opera. The new series of films begins with The Mummy, opening in theaters next month, whose cast includes Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella. Johnny Depp has signed on to play the lead in The Invisible Man. And only a few days ago we reported that Academy Award winner Javier Bardem will portray Frankenstein’s Monster in both Frankenstein and in Bride of Frankenstein, which will be directed by Bill Condon. The films in Dark Universe are connected by a secret organization known
Continue reading →
Trailers
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
Continue reading →
Trailers
Today, we have the first teaser trailer and poster for ‘The Mummy’. The clip reveals the new female mummy, a traditionally male role, played by Sofia Boutella. 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. Jekyll. “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 wonder
Continue reading →
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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
Continue reading →
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Universal’s new shared universe and the remaking of its classic monster films are officially underway. Their current project is the remake of The Mummy, which is currently filming. We get our first official look at the cast in Namibia, Africa via a tweet from actress Annabelle Wallis. Wallis (Annabelle) stars alongside Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible), Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Jekyll. Official Synopsis: Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennium and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinth 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
Continue reading →
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Last year Universal tapped Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan to begin work on its new shared universe and the remakes of all of its classic horror films. Universal’s The Mummy reboot, starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, will soon wrap filming. And their next reboot, Frankenstein, is now in the early phases of casting. There have been many remakes and reboots of Frankenstein over the years, but the original has never been topped, in my opinion. Let’s hope the new film will do it justice. Variety is reporting that Javier Bardem is now in negotiations to star as Dr, Frankenstein’s monster, a role originally played by Boris Karloff in 1931. Bardem was also offered the role of Dr. Jekyll in the new The Mummy reboot, but passed. There is no word yet if Bardem will also appear in the Bride of Frankenstein, whose star has been named as Angelina Jolie. Bardem is a gifted actor who has starred in many
Continue reading →
News
These days, remakes and reboots are everywhere, especially in the horror genre. Universal Studios has already begun remaking all of their classic monsters films including The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Wolf Man, which will all exist in their new shared universe which began with Dracula Untold. Each film will star some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp and Russell Crowe. Reports have now come that Universal is already eyeing a star for their Wolf Man reboot, scheduled to debut in theaters on March 30, 2018. They have set their sites on none-other than Hollywood all-star Dewayne “The Rock” Johnson to play the lead in the film. It’s still up-in-the-air if they’ll be able to sign Johnson, he’s a busy man with nine projects currently in the works. But I could definitely see him playing a werewolf. Image: Dwayne Johnson Instagram The Wolf Man
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News
Peaky Blinders actress Annabelle Wallis has confirmed that she will star along side Tom Cruise in Universal’s upcoming reboot of The Mummy. Wallis confirmed by posting the following message on Instagram: “Very excited to be joining this incredible group of people. #TheMummy #TomCruise and Belle’s XX.” Wallis will be playing the role of an archaeologist in the revamped version of the 1932 classic. Sofia Boutella has been cast as the mummy, originally played by Boris Karloff. Alex Kurtzman will be directing the reboot, based on the new script penned by Jon Spaihts. The Mummy will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. The Mummy will part of Universal’s new shared universe, with a Marvel-style set up. There are already plans in place to remake The Bride of Frankenstein, in which they hope Angelina Jolie-Pitt will star. They also intend to reboot Van Helsing, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Wolf Man.
Continue reading →
NewsReviews
We reported back in November of 2014 that Universal will be creating a shared universe and will be rebooting several of their classic monster movies, including ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon‘, ‘The Wolf Man‘, ‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘The Mummy‘, the first movie of the new shared universe. Universal has put together a team of writers to plot out the new universe. New information has surfaced in regards to ‘The Mummy’ remake, set to be released in 2017. The new ‘Mummy’ film will be directed by Alex Kurtzman, who was behind ‘Star Trek’, ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ and ‘Mission Imposible III’. The script for the reboot was penned by Jon Spaihts (Alien: Engineers). The film will be set in modern times. There is one thing still up in the air, they have not decided on the sex of the mummy. ‘The Mummy’ is set to arrive in theaters on March 24th, 2017, with the next film (still untitled) to debut
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