Exclusive: District 9 director Neill Blomkamp is braving the world of video game movie adaptations. He tells us what makes Gran Turismo stand out from the crowd! This article appears in the new issue ofDEN OF GEEKmagazine. How do you adapt a racing simulator to film? My initial response was, you cant make a movie out of that, he tellsDen of Geekmagazine. I never imagined myself directing a car movie or asports movie....
This article contains mildOppenheimerspoilers. Below was a city that had been left relatively untouched by the ravages of the brutal Second World War. It would be the first nuclear weapon deployed in anger in the history of humanity. The second came three days later when another A-bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. Nearly 80 years later, the carnage and horror these weapons inflicted remain infamous. Thousands more perished from the devastation inflicted by the fireball which followed....
This article is presented by Paramount Pictures. So, naturally,TMNTco-creator Kevin Eastman would have something to say about it. Can you give us a quick overview of the humble beginnings of the franchise? We wanted to put everything we loved about comics into an idea. So late one night, Peter and I were working on a couple of ideas. I thought of a turtle. Its going to be the next big thing with a big laugh....
This article appears in the new issue ofDEN OF GEEKmagazine. For executive producer Basil Iwanyk, getting fromJohn WicktoThe Continentalhas been a surprising journey. Its really surreal because this was a bit like the accidental franchise, he remarks. Hell also be on board forBallerina. Considering how beloved the films are, the pressure to deliver withThe Continentalis extreme. I dont think you have any idea, sighs Iwanyk. We have this incredible relationship with our audience....
This article appears in the new issue ofDEN OF GEEKmagazine. He quickly found out, though, that the conversation was not about that. The Blue Beetle, a Latino superhero. LikeBatman, Dan Garret is a hero driven by revenge. And his mantle came from the scarab-shaped symbol he wore on his chest. But Ted wasnt the last person to take on the mantle of Blue Beetle. This year, Jaime finally makes the jump to the big screen in SotosBlue Beetle....
This article is presented by Paramount Pictures. Almost everyone has a memory of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This is true for the filmmakers ofTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. It was the first thing that I ever loved in life, Rowe tells us about his fandom. We just could not find them, Rowe recalls. Were holding them up and cheering, We found them! Thats just like, one of the best days of my life....
In trueChristopher Nolanfashion,Oppenheimeris alotof movie. The results were terrifying. The answers are depressing. Strauss connection to Oppenheimer gradually becomes clearer as the film moves along. But those should not be prerequisites for viewing the movie on its own. On every other level, however, this is as magnificent a production as one can imagine. Much of his cast also deserves kudos. Others, however, like Benny Safdie as Teller, struggle with their accents and presence....
This article appears in the new issue ofDEN OF GEEKmagazine. Rosario Dawson is having the time of her life. When you ask Dawson aboutAhsoka, this is what you get: pure, unabashed excitement. Were shooting on the Volume [Lucasfilms cutting-edge LED soundstage] and the cameras behind me. My sabers light up and Im looking atjustStar Wars. Literally ceiling to wall classic, properStar Wars. And my head was exploding. I remember the director called action and I just kind of…didnt move?...
Exclusive: Anthony Mackie talks bringing Twisted Metal to TV and bringing Hollywood hype to his hometown. This article appears in the new issue ofDEN OF GEEKmagazine. There was freedom of expression back then. Its when a generation really found its voice. The great thing about John is that we had one hundred percent artistic freedom. Hes a very serious character at times, but theres an absurdity to the world he lives in....
Whatever the case, the opinions of the creators behind the mushroom cloud-sized phenomenon that isBARBENHEIMERare moot. If you got five hours to kill, I can personally attesttheres never been a double feature like this. Were of course talking about the joyous double bill that isThe Dark KnightandMamma Mia! (Which henceforth shall be known asThe Dark Mamma!) Just the year prior, the also Meryl Streep-ledThe Devil Wears Pradaopened on the same weekend asSuperman Returns....
This article appears in the new issue ofDEN OF GEEKmagazine. For better or worse, his has been a talent that shaped worlds. Christopher Nolanhas spent nearly a quarter-century pushing the envelope of cinematic spectacle to its most audacious and overwhelming. Perhaps thats why van Hoytemas chuckle is so knowing when we point out these similarities between artist and subject. AsOppenheimers director of photography admits, the comparison is tempting. But for the first time, this is looking inwards....
He probably could build an atom bomb in his garage if he so wished. The man is a genius. Which is why I think his movies do very well reviewing. They benefit from being seen a few times. These sentiments echo Blunts own thoughts while considering Nolans influence on the industry. I dont see him as that filmmaker. I think he presents extraordinary and profound themes on a big entertaining scale....
Lando Calrisian: charmer, administrator, pirate. Speaking withThe Direct, writer and producer Justin Simien offered a disappointing update on the shows plans. That update falls in line with recent announcements from Disney CEO Bob Iger. Concerned with reduced returns fromStar WarsandMarvelentries, Iger hasannounced a content cooldown for those franchises. You pull back not just to focus, but also as part of our cost containment initiative. Spending less on what we make, and making less, Iger said last week on CNBC....
