For many film buffs there is no greater place on Earth than The Prop Store, a treasure-trove archive of film memorabilia where you will always find something relating to pretty much any film franchise you’re able to name. From costumes to scripts, full animatronic puppets to screen used miniatures and much more can be found, and often purchased in one of their auctions if you have the money to match the bidding wars....
The MCU has been producing feature film projects that haveresonated immensely with viewers sinceIron Manin 2008, and recently they have dived into the television industry with the streaming service Disney+. While the MCU television projects have been incredibly successful and have shown the amazing evolution ability of the MCU, Marvel as a whole has produced many fantastic series regardless of relatability to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel has produced a plethora of television shows, animated and live-action, since the 1960s....
The general rule of thumb is that, to reach profitability, a film must exceed three times its production budget. And, given the increased relevance of overseas markets such as China, profitability is attained more often than not. That is, forsuperherofilms. Yet, even with such marketable and accessible material, it’s not as if every entry of the subgenre is a box office smash. In fact, some of them don’t break even. Other times, much to their respective studio’s chagrin, they outright flop....
Art imitates life for Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson.The King of Staten Islandis a slice of life dramedy about a maladjusted stoner’s inability to cope with change. Set against the backdrop of New York City’s most unheralded borough, the film’s wonderful ensemble cast paints a vivid portrait of Staten Island’s working class residents. The characters are funny, poignant, and endearing. Director Judd Apatow brings a deft touch until a somewhat contrived and melodramatic final act....
First appearing in 2016 and the latest installment hitting theaters this year, theTerrifierfranchise has been a success among horror fans with its scenes of unrelenting violence and chief antagonist, Art the Clown. The series is a saving grace for many fans who have been craving the type of escapism and macabre awe that seems to have been missing from the slasher genre. Up until recently, many fans voiced their discontent regarding many offerings that are tame in comparison and lack the operatic levels of violence that theTerrifierfranchise is so unapologetic in depicting....
The Voiceis the latest variety show to retool its format in the wake of recent events, as the show will now move to live shows, remotely filmed without audiences or judges. Starting next Monday, May 4th, the show will return, withCarson Dalyhosting the live performances from an empty soundstage in front of the red coach chairs. The coaches will appear remotely, from their homes, as the final 17 contestants also perform live from their homes....
November is a strange month for everybody. With Halloween over, Thanksgiving arriving, and the initiation of Christmas celebrations, it’s that month that hypes up everybody. In addition to all the good food, shopping, and family/friends gatherings, movies are one element that keeps the excitement going. The 1987 fantasy comedy,The Witches of Eastwickmight just be the perfect addition to the list of movies to watch this month. Interestingly, the season is not the only reason whyThe Witches of Eastwickshould be watched....
The battle of the symbiotes will apparently be getting right to it inVenom: Let There Be Carnage. Set to release in theaters on Oct. 1, the runtime for the movie has been revealed to be an even 90 minutes long, according to the listing on official websites for ticket sales like AMC and Fandango. When factoring in the end credits with the post-credit scene, the sequel seems to be surprisingly short, given how long most other movies of its type seem to be these days....
With the rise in popularity of superhero movies and a more general awareness of nerd-centric things inpop culture, all coinciding with comic book conventions like San Diego Comic Con, the art of cosplay has been lifted to a new level. At times, the level of authenticity and detail to these costumes are baffling. Some things are trickier than others though, like, if you wanted to actually shoot ice from your hands like Iceman fromX-Men, for instance....
Fans of the 2001 comedy cult classicWet Hot American Summerwill be able to revisit their beloved Camp Firewood Netflix debuts the new TV seriesWet Hot American Summer: First Day of Campthis July. The comedy features practically the entire cast from the original movie. Netflix announced a July 17 premiere date back in March, but while we eagerly await the release of this eight-episode series, creatorDavid Wainrevealed that he is already looking forward to Season 2....
In its44th season, the greatest social experiment on television premiered once again this week. Jeff Probst’sSurvivorhas been on the air for over twenty years now, with just as much interest from the public as ever. 18 new castaways embarked on theirsurvivorjourney in the show’s ‘new era,’ characterized by a much faster-paced game; 25 days as opposed to the usual 39. Season 44 started with a bang, makingSurvivorhistory in more ways than one....
With production slated to begin this coming January on Marvel’sBlack Panther, the studio has brought onPerson of IntereststarWinston Dukeas M’Baku, a.k.a. Man-Ape. This villainous character is said to have a “key role” in this adaptation. It isn’t known if Man-Ape will be aligned with the movie’s main villain,Erik Killmonger, played byMichael B. Jordan, but this casting may shed some light on a cryptic statement byLupita Nyong’o. During Marvel’s Comic-Con presentation, the studio brought outChadwick Bosemanas T’challa, who was introduced inCaptain America: Civil Waralong with his co-starsMichael B....
Woody Allenis suing Amazon for $68 million over their decision not to release his movieA Rainy Day in New York, which has been completed for more than six months. Amazon also terminated a four-picture deal that had been in place with Allen after sexual misconduct allegations made against him by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow resurfaced. Allen, for his part, has firmly denied the allegations and says that they are baseless....
