In einem Jahr, in dem die Blockbuster rar gesät sind, setzt das Gipfeltreffen der ikonischen Monster ein Ausrufezeichen: Weltweit avancierte „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ nun zum umsatzstärksten Teil der fünf Titel umfassenden Monsterverse-Reihe.
„Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ ist aktuell noch zweitumsatzstärkster US-Release des laufenden Jahres (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
In einem Kinojahr, das nun nicht gerade vor guten Nachrichten strotzt, kommt dieser Leistung noch ein wenig mehr Bedeutung zu: Laut erster Zahlen von Comscore hat „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ am Wochenende die Marke von 570 Mio. Dollar weltweitem Einspiel überschritten – und sich damit zum bisherigen Boxoffice-König der 2014 mit „Godzilla“ gestarteten Reihe gekrönt, die mittlerweile fünf Filme und zwei Serien („Skull Island“ auf Netflix und „Monarch: Legacy of Monsters“ bei Apple TV+) umfasst.
Überholt wurde damit „Kong: Skull Island“, der 2017 knapp 569 Mio. Dollar eingespielt hatte. Der direkte Vorgänger „Godzilla vs. Kong“ hatte es nur auf rund 470 Mio.
„Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ ist aktuell noch zweitumsatzstärkster US-Release des laufenden Jahres (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
In einem Kinojahr, das nun nicht gerade vor guten Nachrichten strotzt, kommt dieser Leistung noch ein wenig mehr Bedeutung zu: Laut erster Zahlen von Comscore hat „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ am Wochenende die Marke von 570 Mio. Dollar weltweitem Einspiel überschritten – und sich damit zum bisherigen Boxoffice-König der 2014 mit „Godzilla“ gestarteten Reihe gekrönt, die mittlerweile fünf Filme und zwei Serien („Skull Island“ auf Netflix und „Monarch: Legacy of Monsters“ bei Apple TV+) umfasst.
Überholt wurde damit „Kong: Skull Island“, der 2017 knapp 569 Mio. Dollar eingespielt hatte. Der direkte Vorgänger „Godzilla vs. Kong“ hatte es nur auf rund 470 Mio.
- 6/10/2024
- by Marc Mensch
- Spot - Media & Film
Bad Boys: Ride or Die may have easily taken the top spot at the box office, but there’s a god and a king that may have something louder to say than Mike and Marcus. Per reports, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has officially become the highest-grossing movie in the MonsterVerse, hitting $570 million worldwide more than 10 weeks after first hitting theaters.
The previous champ of the MonsterVerse was 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which, according to The Numbers, topped out at $561 million (although Deadline reports it at $568.6 million). The 2014 Godzilla holds at $529 million, while 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters were nowhere near the half billion dollar mark, with the latter having the franchise-low of $383 million.
Godzilla x Kong opened with $80 million domestically, which, while not hitting the mark set by 2014’s Godzilla, was enough to open at #1, a spot it held for its second week as well.
The previous champ of the MonsterVerse was 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which, according to The Numbers, topped out at $561 million (although Deadline reports it at $568.6 million). The 2014 Godzilla holds at $529 million, while 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters were nowhere near the half billion dollar mark, with the latter having the franchise-low of $383 million.
Godzilla x Kong opened with $80 million domestically, which, while not hitting the mark set by 2014’s Godzilla, was enough to open at #1, a spot it held for its second week as well.
- 6/9/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
In a global box office that’s still licking its wounds from the strike, here’s something to scream about: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the highest grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise at $570M around the world.
That beats previous Monsterverse champ 2017’s Kong Skull Island which stomped to $568.6M. Broken out New Empire‘s grosses are $373.7M abroad and $196.3M domestic. Overall, New Empire is the highest grossing Monsterverse title in 35 markets including Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico and UAE.
Props here to Warner Bros marketing, but also the global distribution team. Realize this: Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was originally on Easter weekend. Then the Culver City lot moved that movie up to March 22. This created a golden opportunity for Warners to step in and take over holy weekend, which has historically been a rich launchpad for the studio with Clash of the Titans,...
That beats previous Monsterverse champ 2017’s Kong Skull Island which stomped to $568.6M. Broken out New Empire‘s grosses are $373.7M abroad and $196.3M domestic. Overall, New Empire is the highest grossing Monsterverse title in 35 markets including Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico and UAE.
Props here to Warner Bros marketing, but also the global distribution team. Realize this: Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was originally on Easter weekend. Then the Culver City lot moved that movie up to March 22. This created a golden opportunity for Warners to step in and take over holy weekend, which has historically been a rich launchpad for the studio with Clash of the Titans,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the announcement of Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire director Adam Wingard's shock exit from the MonsterVerse last month, Legendary has found itself a new director to helm the sequel to their latest box-office behemoth. As reported by THR, I Am Mother director Grant Sputore has been tapped to steer the Kaiju franchise's next Titan team-up, which is being written by Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse scribe Dave Callaham.
Precious little is known about the future instalment in Legendary's MonsterVerse series, though it is being described as a direct continuation of the franchise, built around Godzilla, Kong, and various other Titans. Before Wingard's departure from the project, the director had teased that a third Godzilla x Kong collab would likely see our beloved irradiated lizard take centre stage, with the tantalising prospect of an appearance from legendary Kaiju Destoroyah having...
Precious little is known about the future instalment in Legendary's MonsterVerse series, though it is being described as a direct continuation of the franchise, built around Godzilla, Kong, and various other Titans. Before Wingard's departure from the project, the director had teased that a third Godzilla x Kong collab would likely see our beloved irradiated lizard take centre stage, with the tantalising prospect of an appearance from legendary Kaiju Destoroyah having...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
With Adam Wingard leaving the Monsterverse, Warner Bros. and Legendary need a new filmmaker to helm their next franchise installment. So who do they have in mind? Deadline has the answer there. The outlet reports that Grant Sputore will take over directorial duties from Wingard for the next Monsterverse theatrical release. Is that a good choice by the studio? Let’s break it down.
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Sputore is a greenhorn compared to Wingard as a director, but their starts in the industry have striking similarities.
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Sputore is a greenhorn compared to Wingard as a director, but their starts in the industry have striking similarities.
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- 6/7/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
We recently got confirmation that a follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is officially in the works, with writer Dave Callaham enlisted to pen the script for the untitled movie.
There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but we'd later learn that Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and previous MonsterVerse movie Godzilla vs. Kong, would no longer direct the project after initially being attached to return. His departure was described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."
Now, THR (via SFFGazette.com) the next instalment in the popular franchise has enlisted a new director, with Grant Sputore set to take the helm.
Sputore doesn't have much experience, having come from the world of commercials, but he does have one feature under his belt: The 2019 sci-fi movie I Am Mother starring Hilary Swank.
Callaham...
There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but we'd later learn that Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and previous MonsterVerse movie Godzilla vs. Kong, would no longer direct the project after initially being attached to return. His departure was described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."
Now, THR (via SFFGazette.com) the next instalment in the popular franchise has enlisted a new director, with Grant Sputore set to take the helm.
Sputore doesn't have much experience, having come from the world of commercials, but he does have one feature under his belt: The 2019 sci-fi movie I Am Mother starring Hilary Swank.
Callaham...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The fabled MonsterVerse has finally located a new director to helm the impending, epic battle between monsters in the Godzilla x Kong sequel.
Grant Sputore, who spearheaded the sci-fi film I Am Mother starring Hillary Swank, is set to take over the director’s chair in the new Godzilla x Kong installment as Adam Wingard takes his leave from the franchise.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
The news of Sputore’s addition to the forthcoming sequel comes right after Wingard announced his departure following Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Director Grant Sputore to Steer Godzilla x Kong 2
The new MonsterVerse outing, which will be a sequel to Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is set to be directed by Grant Sputore (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Grant Sputore’s I Am Mother (2019) (Credit: Netflix)
Sputore, who is known for his work on the cyberpunk sci-fi I Am Mother,...
Grant Sputore, who spearheaded the sci-fi film I Am Mother starring Hillary Swank, is set to take over the director’s chair in the new Godzilla x Kong installment as Adam Wingard takes his leave from the franchise.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
The news of Sputore’s addition to the forthcoming sequel comes right after Wingard announced his departure following Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Director Grant Sputore to Steer Godzilla x Kong 2
The new MonsterVerse outing, which will be a sequel to Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is set to be directed by Grant Sputore (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Grant Sputore’s I Am Mother (2019) (Credit: Netflix)
Sputore, who is known for his work on the cyberpunk sci-fi I Am Mother,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Vor knapp zwei Wochen hatte Adam Wingard angekündigt, keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen. Jetzt hat das Studio mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Grant Sputore inszeniert den nächsten Monsterfilm von Legendary (Credit: Imago / Zuma Wire)
Nach der Ankündiung von Adam Wingard vor gut zwei Wochen, nach „Godzilla vs. Kong“ und „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen, hat das Studio jetzt mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, wird Sputore, dessen Debütfilm „I Am Mother“ mit Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard und Rose Byrne in den Hauptrollen 2019 in Sundance seine Weltpremiere gefeiert hatte, für Legendary ein Drehbuch von Dave Callaham („Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“) inszenieren.
Legendarys Monsterverse startete 2014 mit „Godzilla“, gefolgt von „Kong: Skull Island“ 2017, „Godzilla: King of the Monsters“ 2019, „Godzilla vs. Kong...
Grant Sputore inszeniert den nächsten Monsterfilm von Legendary (Credit: Imago / Zuma Wire)
Nach der Ankündiung von Adam Wingard vor gut zwei Wochen, nach „Godzilla vs. Kong“ und „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen, hat das Studio jetzt mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, wird Sputore, dessen Debütfilm „I Am Mother“ mit Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard und Rose Byrne in den Hauptrollen 2019 in Sundance seine Weltpremiere gefeiert hatte, für Legendary ein Drehbuch von Dave Callaham („Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“) inszenieren.
Legendarys Monsterverse startete 2014 mit „Godzilla“, gefolgt von „Kong: Skull Island“ 2017, „Godzilla: King of the Monsters“ 2019, „Godzilla vs. Kong...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
I Am Mother director Grant Sputore is the filmmaker charged with the next Godzilla x Kong film, as Adam Wingard opts to make Onslaught instead.
There’s no stopping the Monsterverse, probably the most active cinematic universe this side of Marvel-land at the moment. Warner Bros enjoyed another success this year with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the second movie in the series to be directed by Adam Wingard.
Wingard’s pair of films impressed few on the critical side, yet there’s no arguing with the box office. At a point in cinema history where genuine hits are thin on the ground, fair play to Mr Wingard and his team: they’re delivering.
Wingard has a slate of other projects calling for his attention – including the long-mooted Face/Off 2 – and so opted out of directing the next Godzilla x Kong, whatever it turns out to be (in spite...
There’s no stopping the Monsterverse, probably the most active cinematic universe this side of Marvel-land at the moment. Warner Bros enjoyed another success this year with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the second movie in the series to be directed by Adam Wingard.
Wingard’s pair of films impressed few on the critical side, yet there’s no arguing with the box office. At a point in cinema history where genuine hits are thin on the ground, fair play to Mr Wingard and his team: they’re delivering.
Wingard has a slate of other projects calling for his attention – including the long-mooted Face/Off 2 – and so opted out of directing the next Godzilla x Kong, whatever it turns out to be (in spite...
- 6/7/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Adam Wingard obliterated the kaiju-sized box office earlier this year with "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," the follow-up film to his moderate hit, "Godzilla vs. Kong." Wingard, a director who cut his teeth in the horror genre, was a fresh and exciting new voice to take over everyone's favorite monstrous, radioactive lizard and gigantic gorilla antiheroes. A few weeks back, Wingard announced that he would not be returning for whatever the next installment of Warner Bros. and Legendary's MonsterVerse franchise would bring, sending the studio on a hunt for their next director. It's a difficult task, to be sure, as Wingard brought some serious silliness to the franchise, opting for films that feel like spending millions of dollars to bring a playfully imaginative game of clashing titans to life.
The new MonsterVerse movie will be written by Dave Callaham, who provided scripts for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the...
The new MonsterVerse movie will be written by Dave Callaham, who provided scripts for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the...
- 6/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
When Adam Wingard said he would not return for the follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire, fans of Legendary‘s latest clash of the titans fell into despair. Wingard brought something special to Godzilla and Kong’s latest city-destroying brawl, and we hoped he’d remain a part of the franchise. Thankfully, Grant Sputore, the director of Hilary Swank’s sci-fi thriller I Am Mother, is stepping up to the plate.
The follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire should continue the story from Wingard’s latest blockbuster, focusing on Kong and Godzilla’s tag team antics alongside several Titans waiting in the wings. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse writer Dave Callaham will pen the script.
While Sputore is in, Wingard is moving on to direct Onslaught for A24. Wingard directed 2022’s Godzilla vs. Kong and this year’s Godzilla x Kong: New Empire.
The follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire should continue the story from Wingard’s latest blockbuster, focusing on Kong and Godzilla’s tag team antics alongside several Titans waiting in the wings. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse writer Dave Callaham will pen the script.
While Sputore is in, Wingard is moving on to direct Onslaught for A24. Wingard directed 2022’s Godzilla vs. Kong and this year’s Godzilla x Kong: New Empire.
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
A sixth installment in Legendary’s 10-years-strong Monsterverse is in the works, and The Hollywood Reporter lets us know that Grant Sputore (I Am Mother) will direct the movie.
THR notes, “The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.” Stay tuned for more.
Adam Wingard, meanwhile, is returning to his roots with Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Wingard had directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong.
We had recently learned that Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming (and untitled) sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and...
THR notes, “The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.” Stay tuned for more.
Adam Wingard, meanwhile, is returning to his roots with Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Wingard had directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong.
We had recently learned that Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming (and untitled) sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and...
- 6/6/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Legendary has closed a deal with I Am Mother filmmaker Grant Sputore to helm the next theatrical title in their Monsterverse franchise. As previously reported, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings scribe Dave Callaham is penning the next installment.
This comes in the wake of Adam Wingard stepping back for another Godzilla & Kong movie; that filmmaker having helmed the last two titles, Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latter of which recently became the highest grossing in the Monsterverse franchise with $569.1M.
I Am Mother, Sputore’s debut feature, world premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and starred Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard, and Rose Byrne. The sci-fi thriller was acquired by Netflix.
As a commercial director, Sputore’s work has been recognized at every major advertising award show around the world, including the Cannes Lions, D&ad, Clios, Spikes, NY Festivals,...
This comes in the wake of Adam Wingard stepping back for another Godzilla & Kong movie; that filmmaker having helmed the last two titles, Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latter of which recently became the highest grossing in the Monsterverse franchise with $569.1M.
I Am Mother, Sputore’s debut feature, world premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and starred Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard, and Rose Byrne. The sci-fi thriller was acquired by Netflix.
As a commercial director, Sputore’s work has been recognized at every major advertising award show around the world, including the Cannes Lions, D&ad, Clios, Spikes, NY Festivals,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary’s Monsterverse has found a new master of disaster. The studio has tapped Grant Sputore to direct the next theatrical outing in the franchise following March’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Sputore came up from the world of commercials, and as a features director helmed the sci-fi movie I Am Mother, starring Hilary Swank. The film bowed at Sundance before hitting Netflix in 2019.
The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans. The script comes from prolific genre scribe Dave Callaham, known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Sputore’s hiring follows news that Adam Wingard would not return after directing both the latest installment and Godzilla vs. Kong (2022). Upon the release of Godzilla x Kong, Wingard told The Hollywood Reporter he hoped to return for another film to complete a trilogy,...
Sputore came up from the world of commercials, and as a features director helmed the sci-fi movie I Am Mother, starring Hilary Swank. The film bowed at Sundance before hitting Netflix in 2019.
The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans. The script comes from prolific genre scribe Dave Callaham, known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Sputore’s hiring follows news that Adam Wingard would not return after directing both the latest installment and Godzilla vs. Kong (2022). Upon the release of Godzilla x Kong, Wingard told The Hollywood Reporter he hoped to return for another film to complete a trilogy,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mechagodzilla is undoubtedly one of the coolest aspects of the MonsterVerse. The villain introduced in Godzilla vs. Kong gave us some visually extravagant scenes and proved a tough adversary for the Titans. Surprisingly, the villain was not initially planned for Godzilla vs. Kong but for another MonsterVerse project.
Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary Pictures
The MonsterVerse is known for bringing cool big-screen spectacles with its projects. Before appearing in the 2021 monster blockbuster, Mechagodzilla was slated to increase the visual appeal of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Writer Max Borenstein confirmed that he wanted to introduce the Gundam beast in the monster-studded 2019 Godzilla film, but he agreed that the monster made more sense in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why was Mechagodzilla not introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? A still from Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Legendary Pictures
Despite being pitched as a mega conflict between the two renowned Kaijus,...
Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary Pictures
The MonsterVerse is known for bringing cool big-screen spectacles with its projects. Before appearing in the 2021 monster blockbuster, Mechagodzilla was slated to increase the visual appeal of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Writer Max Borenstein confirmed that he wanted to introduce the Gundam beast in the monster-studded 2019 Godzilla film, but he agreed that the monster made more sense in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why was Mechagodzilla not introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? A still from Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Legendary Pictures
Despite being pitched as a mega conflict between the two renowned Kaijus,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The Strangers film series is back with the first film of a new standalone trilogy, and while it may not be as good as the previous two films it is certainly making bank at the box office. Directed by Renny Harlin from a screenplay by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, the 2024 film titled The Strangers: Chapter 1 is a horror film that follows the story of a young couple as their car breaks down in a small town and they are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. But things get even worse when three masked strangers try to kill them. So, if you have loved all the previous The Strangers films and you are okay with the latest one here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Becky (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Yale Production and BoulderLight Pictures
Becky is an action thriller film directed...
Becky (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Yale Production and BoulderLight Pictures
Becky is an action thriller film directed...
- 6/6/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Adam Wingard brought new life into the Monsterverse with his two films Godzilla Vs Kong and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. His films followed up on what was laid down in 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Wingard brought back the fun and scale of a Kaiju film with the large-scale battle between Godzilla and Kong in his first film and expanded the world further with The New Empire.
Mothra in Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Warner Bros Pictures
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire saw the introduction of new monsters like The Skar King and Shimo. Additionally, audiences were surprised by the return of Mothra in the film. The audiences assumed it was the same Mothra from King of the Monsters, Wingard refuted that by adding an interesting lore to the fan-favorite creature.
Adam Wingard Puts An Interesting Spin On The New Empire‘s Version of Mothra Mother...
Mothra in Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Warner Bros Pictures
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire saw the introduction of new monsters like The Skar King and Shimo. Additionally, audiences were surprised by the return of Mothra in the film. The audiences assumed it was the same Mothra from King of the Monsters, Wingard refuted that by adding an interesting lore to the fan-favorite creature.
Adam Wingard Puts An Interesting Spin On The New Empire‘s Version of Mothra Mother...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Apprehensions regarding the fate of Marvel Studios post Avengers: Endgame went away right after a cinema-defining experience brought over by Spider-Man: No Way Home. The third iteration of the Tom Holland-led trilogy climbed up box office ranks swiftly while also bringing the multiverse into full force. Moreover, the implications of the storyline directly tied into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it gave rise to speculations regarding Avengers: Secret Wars.
Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home | Sony Entertainment
In the meantime, Jon Watts, the director who helmed all the first three movies of the web-slinger inside the Marvel-Sony partnership, threw a curveball and parted ways. The decision left the Kevin Feige-led team in a fix and in search of a new visionary. Additionally, with the deadline for the release of a potential fourth Spider-Man movie fast approaching and the...
Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home | Sony Entertainment
In the meantime, Jon Watts, the director who helmed all the first three movies of the web-slinger inside the Marvel-Sony partnership, threw a curveball and parted ways. The decision left the Kevin Feige-led team in a fix and in search of a new visionary. Additionally, with the deadline for the release of a potential fourth Spider-Man movie fast approaching and the...
- 6/3/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Godzilla has always been super cool, but what about a Godzilla that's actually a mechsuit? Well, Mechagodzilla was originally intended as an antithesis for the king of monsters, representing attempts to squash a force of nature that wreaks havoc or acts as a benevolent mediator, depending on who you ask. The Gundam version of Godzilla first appeared in 1974's "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla," where a bunch of aliens from Black Hole Planet 3 built a massive robot monster to destroy Godzilla and take over the planet. After thwarted attempts to take down the Og prehistoric beast, humans took matters into their own hands to craft a high-endurance, super-powerful cyborg in 2002's "Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla," who teamed up with other beasts like Mothra to put Godzilla down (and failed).
Coming to the MonsterVerse, Mechagodzilla made its first appearance in Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong," where the mecha is controlled telepathically by Ren...
Coming to the MonsterVerse, Mechagodzilla made its first appearance in Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong," where the mecha is controlled telepathically by Ren...
- 6/3/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Wingard has been at the helm for the MonsterVerse’s most recent chapters, bringing his unique vision to both Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). However, recent updates suggest a significant shift for the franchise’s future. Director Adam Wingard’s next moves According to The Hollywood Reporter, Adam Wingard will not return for the upcoming sequel, as his schedule now focuses on a project called Onslaught, an action-thriller developed under A24. Despite an amiable split with Legendary Pictures, this scheduling conflict steers Wingard away from another MonsterVerse film. In discussing the MonsterVerse, Wingard has been an...
- 6/1/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Our choice for the greatest Kaiju movie of all time, Godzilla Minus One, has gotten a surprise release on Netflix! In most territories, including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, you can find the movie streaming in Dolby Vision in both the original Japanese version and an alternate English dub prepared by the distributors (we recommend watching it in Japanese).
This comes hot on the heels of an article we ran a few weeks ago bemoaning the fact that the film was hard to see in North America. So far no domestic physical media release has been announced. You can buy the movie through most digital retailers now too, including the black and white version, Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color (which is not currently on Netflix).
Of course, this is pretty awesome news, considering how warmly the film was received by fans and critics. The movie ended up...
This comes hot on the heels of an article we ran a few weeks ago bemoaning the fact that the film was hard to see in North America. So far no domestic physical media release has been announced. You can buy the movie through most digital retailers now too, including the black and white version, Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color (which is not currently on Netflix).
Of course, this is pretty awesome news, considering how warmly the film was received by fans and critics. The movie ended up...
- 6/1/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
We have an update on Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' search for a director to take the helm of Spider-Man 4, and it seems Ms. Marvel and Bad Boys: Ride or Die filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah may indeed be in contention to land the gig.
According to insider Daniel Richtman, El Arbi and Fallah - who infamously helmed the Batgirl movie Warner Bros. decided to scrap as a tax write-off - are "in the mix" to direct the Spider-Man: No Way Home follow-up, but it sounds like there are other candidates.
Richtman also indicates that directors with "a current connection with Sony and Marvel Studios" are being looked at, and the studios may also be focused on enlisting "an indie director like they did with Jon Watts."
It's worth noting that Fallah was asked about the Spider-Man 4 rumors during a recent Bad Boys: Ride or Die event,...
According to insider Daniel Richtman, El Arbi and Fallah - who infamously helmed the Batgirl movie Warner Bros. decided to scrap as a tax write-off - are "in the mix" to direct the Spider-Man: No Way Home follow-up, but it sounds like there are other candidates.
Richtman also indicates that directors with "a current connection with Sony and Marvel Studios" are being looked at, and the studios may also be focused on enlisting "an indie director like they did with Jon Watts."
It's worth noting that Fallah was asked about the Spider-Man 4 rumors during a recent Bad Boys: Ride or Die event,...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Peter Jackson’s King Kong was the ninth entry in the King Kong franchise. The film remains Jackson’s only monster movie and he didn’t return to direct a sequel film. But he was interested to see a sequel of the film from one director who has a lifelong fascination with monsters. Jackson thought it would be great if Guillermo del Toro helmed the sequel, after hearing rumors of it at San Diego Comic-Con in 2014.
A still from Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005) | Legendary Pictures
However, the sequel eventually went nowhere and WB rebooted the franchise with Kong: Skull Island in 2017. Del Toro’s work includes films like Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Pacific Rim. He had worked with Peter Jackson to write the screenplay of The Hobbit trilogy.
Peter Jackson Wanted Guillermo del Toro to Helm The King Kong Sequel
Guillermo del Toro (credits: GuillemMedina | Wikimedia Commons)
At the...
A still from Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005) | Legendary Pictures
However, the sequel eventually went nowhere and WB rebooted the franchise with Kong: Skull Island in 2017. Del Toro’s work includes films like Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Pacific Rim. He had worked with Peter Jackson to write the screenplay of The Hobbit trilogy.
Peter Jackson Wanted Guillermo del Toro to Helm The King Kong Sequel
Guillermo del Toro (credits: GuillemMedina | Wikimedia Commons)
At the...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
MonsterVerse is currently one of the most significant franchises in pop culture. It kickstarted with 2014’s Godzilla and went on to produce 4 films and 2 TV series. However, there is one film in the franchise that was initially conceived as a different venture, Kong: Skull Island.
The 2017 film was initially planned as a sequel to 2005’s King Kong. After the critical and commercial success of Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, he thought of making a sequel. Co-incidentally, the director of the last two MonsterVerse films, Adam Wingard, was slated to direct it.
A still from King Kong | Universal Pictures
In an interview, director Adam Wingard revealed that he never had to make any official pitch for his MonsterVerse films. He shared the exciting story about the connection shared between Kong: Skull Island and the iconic Peter Jackson film starring Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Naomi Watts.
Kong: Skull Island was...
The 2017 film was initially planned as a sequel to 2005’s King Kong. After the critical and commercial success of Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, he thought of making a sequel. Co-incidentally, the director of the last two MonsterVerse films, Adam Wingard, was slated to direct it.
A still from King Kong | Universal Pictures
In an interview, director Adam Wingard revealed that he never had to make any official pitch for his MonsterVerse films. He shared the exciting story about the connection shared between Kong: Skull Island and the iconic Peter Jackson film starring Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Naomi Watts.
Kong: Skull Island was...
- 5/29/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
When Marvel Studios teamed with Sony Pictures and agreed to share Spider-Man, the decision was quickly made to focus on villains the web-slinger hadn't faced on screen before.
Spider-Man: Homecoming featured Shocker and The Vulture and even set the stage for Scorpion's eventual debut by introducing Mac Gargan. Spider-Man: Far From Home shifted focus to Mysterio, only for Spider-Man: No Way Home to pit Tom Holland's Peter Parker against the baddies from previous Spider-Man movies.
The MCU hero battled Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Electro, Sandman, and The Lizard; however, as exciting as that was for fans, it seemingly closed the door on new versions of those baddies appearing on Earth-616.
Heck, Willem Dafoe's Norman Osborn even confirmed his Variant doesn't exist on that world!
Now, though, scooper Alex Perez claims Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus "will be, if not, the final villains Holland’s Spider-Man faces when...
Spider-Man: Homecoming featured Shocker and The Vulture and even set the stage for Scorpion's eventual debut by introducing Mac Gargan. Spider-Man: Far From Home shifted focus to Mysterio, only for Spider-Man: No Way Home to pit Tom Holland's Peter Parker against the baddies from previous Spider-Man movies.
The MCU hero battled Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Electro, Sandman, and The Lizard; however, as exciting as that was for fans, it seemingly closed the door on new versions of those baddies appearing on Earth-616.
Heck, Willem Dafoe's Norman Osborn even confirmed his Variant doesn't exist on that world!
Now, though, scooper Alex Perez claims Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus "will be, if not, the final villains Holland’s Spider-Man faces when...
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Rumours about who will direct Spider-Man 4 continue to swirl, with Ms. Marvel and Batgirl directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah among those supposedly in the mix.
Jon Watts helmed Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home but appears ready to move on from the web-slinger. Despite also leaving The Fantastic Four, Kevin Feige is said to be keen on Watts returning to the MCU for another project.
Appearing at a recent screening event for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fallah was asked to speak on the Spider-Man 4 rumours and his reaction (refusing to answer the question while saying "I can't talk about that...") may be telling.
While we're not suggesting this has confirmed his and El Arbi's involvement with the movie, it seems highly likely the duo are likely contenders.
After making a name for themselves with Bad Boys for Life, El Arbi...
Jon Watts helmed Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home but appears ready to move on from the web-slinger. Despite also leaving The Fantastic Four, Kevin Feige is said to be keen on Watts returning to the MCU for another project.
Appearing at a recent screening event for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fallah was asked to speak on the Spider-Man 4 rumours and his reaction (refusing to answer the question while saying "I can't talk about that...") may be telling.
While we're not suggesting this has confirmed his and El Arbi's involvement with the movie, it seems highly likely the duo are likely contenders.
After making a name for themselves with Bad Boys for Life, El Arbi...
- 5/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
L to r) Godzilla and Kong in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Monsterverse is on fire! With five films and two series under its belt, the world can’t seem to get enough of Godzilla and Kong. The latest installment, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is roaring its way to box office success, proving the franchise’s enduring appeal. But what’s the secret behind this cinematic universe’s triumph? Adam Wingard, the director of both The New Empire and Godzilla vs. Kong, has a theory. (Click on the media bar below to hear Adam Wingard) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Adam-Wingard_Fans_Monsterverse_.wav Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire still playing in theaters.
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- 5/24/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Earlier this week, we learned that Adam Wingard will no longer direct the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel. He previously helmed Godzilla vs. Kong, but cut his teeth on smaller action movies like You're Next and The Guest.
Today, we bring word from scooper @MyTimeToShineH that Wingard is in the running to helm Spider-Man 4 for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures.
His potential hiring would almost certainly divide opinions, though it's worth noting that Wingard currently has plans to helm a new action thriller, Onslaught, which is prepping for a fall shoot. That alone likely takes him out of the running.
The director also seems far more interested in finally bringing Thundercats to the big screen.
"Simon [Barrett] and I are still actively working on the script," he said earlier this year. "We finished our last draft basically right when I was going into production on [Godzilla x...
Today, we bring word from scooper @MyTimeToShineH that Wingard is in the running to helm Spider-Man 4 for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures.
His potential hiring would almost certainly divide opinions, though it's worth noting that Wingard currently has plans to helm a new action thriller, Onslaught, which is prepping for a fall shoot. That alone likely takes him out of the running.
The director also seems far more interested in finally bringing Thundercats to the big screen.
"Simon [Barrett] and I are still actively working on the script," he said earlier this year. "We finished our last draft basically right when I was going into production on [Godzilla x...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The MonsterVerse is witnessing a significant shift as Adam Wingard, the acclaimed director behind Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), will not helm the next installment in the franchise. Despite the enormous success of his recent endeavor, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Wingard is stepping away from the giant monster action for now. Wingard Exits Amid Timing Issues According to The Hollywood Reporter, the separation between Adam Wingard and Legendary Entertainment is described as amicable and primarily stemmed from scheduling issues. The studio is eager to capitalize on the momentum of their blockbuster, but Wingard’s packed schedule couldn’t accommodate this urgency.
The post Adam Wingard Will Not Direct Next Godzilla x Kong Movie first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Adam Wingard Will Not Direct Next Godzilla x Kong Movie first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/23/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Dan Stevens is a busy man. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire landed in theaters at the end of March, where Stevens played charming leading man Trapper, then anarchic horror Abigail arrived hot on its heels in April. Next up, August brings strange horror/sci-fi Cuckoo, which sees Stevens playing a deranged scientist. Between press tours, festivals, and new projects, he’s got a lot going on. And we get the sense he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Describing himself as an “experience hound,” Stevens is a man who thrives on challenges. He began his career in theater, made it big as tragic heartthrob Matthew Crawley in British drama Downton Abbey, and has genre-hopped ever since, from action-thriller The Guest, to playing Sir Lancelot in family fun Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. He sang and danced on stilts for Beauty and the Beast, played Charles Dickens...
Describing himself as an “experience hound,” Stevens is a man who thrives on challenges. He began his career in theater, made it big as tragic heartthrob Matthew Crawley in British drama Downton Abbey, and has genre-hopped ever since, from action-thriller The Guest, to playing Sir Lancelot in family fun Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. He sang and danced on stilts for Beauty and the Beast, played Charles Dickens...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
The MonsterVerse has, somewhat quietly, become one of the most reliable franchises going in Hollywood at the moment. For a full decade dating back to 2014's "Godzilla" right up through this year's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," these films have built up a loyal audience with no signs of fatigue on the part of the viewers. While Warner Bros. and Legendary are quickly looking to get a new installment going, they will need a new director, as we recently learned that Adam Wingard will not be returning to the helm. So, who should take his place?
Wingard is the only filmmaker to direct two MonsterVerse installments, having helmed 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" as well as "The New Empire," which now ranks as the highest-grossing "Godzilla" movie ever. So sure, the studio would probably have liked him to return, but he's busy with other projects. Besides, that just opens the...
Wingard is the only filmmaker to direct two MonsterVerse installments, having helmed 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" as well as "The New Empire," which now ranks as the highest-grossing "Godzilla" movie ever. So sure, the studio would probably have liked him to return, but he's busy with other projects. Besides, that just opens the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
It was recently announced that Warner Bros./Legendary are officially moving forward with a follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, with writer Dave Callaham enlisted to pen the script for the untitled movie.
There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but it seems Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and its predecessor Godzilla vs. Kong, was set to return.
Was being the operative word.
According to THR, Wingard is no longer in line to direct the project. Though the report stresses that he didn't have a deal in place, anyway, it sounds like he was tentatively attached prior to a parting of ways, which is described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."
Wingard is now expected to turn his attention to his next project, a new original feature that he wanted to tackle...
There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but it seems Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and its predecessor Godzilla vs. Kong, was set to return.
Was being the operative word.
According to THR, Wingard is no longer in line to direct the project. Though the report stresses that he didn't have a deal in place, anyway, it sounds like he was tentatively attached prior to a parting of ways, which is described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."
Wingard is now expected to turn his attention to his next project, a new original feature that he wanted to tackle...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It looks like the third film for the Godzilla x Kong franchise won’t be happening soon after director Adam Wingard exits the project. The latest installment, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has proved to be a tremendous success for Legendary Pictures.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Wingard co-wrote and helmed The New Empire with the intention of telling more stories from the famed MonsterVerse. He also revealed he’s working on another project which may have caused the delay of another Godzilla movie.
Adam Wingard Exits Godzilla x Kong After Expressing Interest In A Trilogy
In a post from The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet confirmed Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard’s departure from the franchise. Their sources claimed that “the parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues.” The report also said that “the door remains open for a future return.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Wingard co-wrote and helmed The New Empire with the intention of telling more stories from the famed MonsterVerse. He also revealed he’s working on another project which may have caused the delay of another Godzilla movie.
Adam Wingard Exits Godzilla x Kong After Expressing Interest In A Trilogy
In a post from The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet confirmed Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard’s departure from the franchise. Their sources claimed that “the parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues.” The report also said that “the door remains open for a future return.
- 5/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was released a couple of months ago as the most recent installment in the MonsterVerse franchise. And while the movie received mixed reviews from critics and is one of the installments with the lowest score, the fans loved it and the movie became one of the biggest titles on the box office this year, earning a lot of money. The movie was directed by Adam Wingard and it was actually expected that the director would remain with the franchise, as per our earlier reports. But, sad news comes from Hollywood, as it has been confirmed that Wingard quit the franchise (for now), so he won’t be the director of the planned Godzilla x Kong 3 movie.
We have to say that we knew that Wingard’s next project wouldn’t be Godzilla x Kong 3, as we have recently reported that he accepted to direct...
We have to say that we knew that Wingard’s next project wouldn’t be Godzilla x Kong 3, as we have recently reported that he accepted to direct...
- 5/22/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
There are roughly two types of Adam Wingard fans. There are the folks that know him from the MonsterVerse franchise, where he’s made films such as “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” Then there are people who know him from his earlier films like his breakout “You’re Next” and the incredible “The Guest.” The former is going to be a bit bummed by the latest Wingard news while the latter are going to be psyched.
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- 5/22/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Who's ready to start their midweek, Hump Day grind on a bit of a mixed note? The good news is that I'll never again use the phrase "Hump Day grind" because, frankly, that just sounds unbearably filthy. Okay, the real good news is that Warner Bros. Discovery and Legendary Pictures continue to be in the business of making money and remain intent on keeping their kaiju-sized MonsterVerse movies going. The bad news, unfortunately, is that the next installment will have to do so without the involvement of director and writer Adam Wingard.
For those who've enjoyed the franchise's pivot towards rampant silliness throughout both "Godzilla vs Kong" in 2021 and its sequel, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," it appears that the MonsterVerse must change course once again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker has mutually parted ways with the franchise and the hunt is now on for a new...
For those who've enjoyed the franchise's pivot towards rampant silliness throughout both "Godzilla vs Kong" in 2021 and its sequel, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," it appears that the MonsterVerse must change course once again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker has mutually parted ways with the franchise and the hunt is now on for a new...
- 5/22/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Adam Wingard won't be returning for a third 'Godzilla x Kong' movie.The 41-year-old filmmaker recently directed 'Godzilla x Kong: New Empire' from his own script, and though it has grossed over $564 million worldwide since its release in late March and is set to become the highest-grossing of the five monsterverse films, he's reportedly parted ways with the franchise.Sources told The Hollywood reporter Adam's departure from the series is amicable and is a result of timing issue, but the door remains open for him to return in the future.Adam - who also directed 2021's 'Godzilla vs Kong' - is preparing to shoot action thriller 'Onslaught' in the autumn, which didn't fit into Legendary's plans to move quickly onto their next film featuring Godzilla and Kong.They recently hired 'Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' writer Dave Callaham to pen a script,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
The director of the last two Godzilla and Kong movies has opted to not return for a third, as Adam Wingard focuses on other projects.
Given that Adam Wingard has a film slate that is dauntingly long, it was always pretty clear that something would have to give. As well as a presumed third instalment in the Godzilla and Kong joined franchise (feel free to join those two names with a Vs or an X or whatever works for you), the in-demand director has a laundry list of other projects.
There’s a sequel to John Woo’s beloved 1997 action movie, Face/Off that we know is in the works. That one seems to be gathering a little pace too, with reports emerging last month stating that both Nicolas Cage and John Travolta are willing to reprise their roles from the original film. We’d imagine that Wingard might want to...
Given that Adam Wingard has a film slate that is dauntingly long, it was always pretty clear that something would have to give. As well as a presumed third instalment in the Godzilla and Kong joined franchise (feel free to join those two names with a Vs or an X or whatever works for you), the in-demand director has a laundry list of other projects.
There’s a sequel to John Woo’s beloved 1997 action movie, Face/Off that we know is in the works. That one seems to be gathering a little pace too, with reports emerging last month stating that both Nicolas Cage and John Travolta are willing to reprise their roles from the original film. We’d imagine that Wingard might want to...
- 5/22/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Adam Wingard will not return to direct the “Godzilla x Kong” sequel, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
The filmmaker behind Legendary’s last two MonsterVerse hits — 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong” and 2024’s “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” — won’t return for a third installment. However, the door remains open for Wingard to return in the future.
The filmmaker didn’t have a deal in place to return, and will next direct “Onslaught” for A24 with Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company. Filming is scheduled to begin this fall. Wingard will direct from a script that he wrote with frequent collaborator Simon Barrett.
Wingard also has a “ThunderCats” movie in development at Warner Bros. centered on the 1985-1990 animated TV show about feline humanoids fighting to survive on a desolate planet against incredible odds.
“Godzilla x Kong” is expected to surpass 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island” as...
The filmmaker behind Legendary’s last two MonsterVerse hits — 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong” and 2024’s “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” — won’t return for a third installment. However, the door remains open for Wingard to return in the future.
The filmmaker didn’t have a deal in place to return, and will next direct “Onslaught” for A24 with Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company. Filming is scheduled to begin this fall. Wingard will direct from a script that he wrote with frequent collaborator Simon Barrett.
Wingard also has a “ThunderCats” movie in development at Warner Bros. centered on the 1985-1990 animated TV show about feline humanoids fighting to survive on a desolate planet against incredible odds.
“Godzilla x Kong” is expected to surpass 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island” as...
- 5/22/2024
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
We had learned two weeks ago that a sixth installment in Legendary’s 10-years-strong Monsterverse is in the works, and The Hollywood Reporter brings us the latest update tonight.
The site reports that Adam Wingard, who directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong, will Not be returning to direct the upcoming follow-up to Godzilla x Kong.
THR notes, “The parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues. The door remains open for a future return, per insiders.”
Wingard is instead returning to his roots with the upcoming Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise. We have no idea if it’ll be a follow-up to Adam Wingard’s two movies,...
The site reports that Adam Wingard, who directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong, will Not be returning to direct the upcoming follow-up to Godzilla x Kong.
THR notes, “The parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues. The door remains open for a future return, per insiders.”
Wingard is instead returning to his roots with the upcoming Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise. We have no idea if it’ll be a follow-up to Adam Wingard’s two movies,...
- 5/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
THR reports that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director Adam Wingard will not return for the sequel. According to insiders, the split is amicable and was due to scheduling issues, but the door remains open for Wingard to come back to the franchise down the line.
The studio had been keen on Wingard returning for the Godzilla x Kong sequel, but no deal was in place for him to do so. The director had been open to returning, previously saying, “There’s always the seduction of making a trilogy out of it, and I think that there’s some untapped areas to go into. There’s also ways to continue to innovate the stylized approach to the MonsterVerse, and what’s great about the MonsterVerse is that it’s allowed so many different directors to approach it with their unique style and color palette.” However, Wingard is set to direct Onslaught later this fall,...
The studio had been keen on Wingard returning for the Godzilla x Kong sequel, but no deal was in place for him to do so. The director had been open to returning, previously saying, “There’s always the seduction of making a trilogy out of it, and I think that there’s some untapped areas to go into. There’s also ways to continue to innovate the stylized approach to the MonsterVerse, and what’s great about the MonsterVerse is that it’s allowed so many different directors to approach it with their unique style and color palette.” However, Wingard is set to direct Onslaught later this fall,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Godzilla and Kong have smashed their last building for Adam Wingard. At least for now.
Wingard, who has directed the last two of Legendary’s hit MonsterVerse movies, will not be returning for a third installment, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
The parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues. The door remains open for a future return, per insiders.
Wingard is coming off directing and co-writing Godzilla x Kong: New Empire, which has grossed over $564 million worldwide since its March 29 domestic opening. Wingard, who didn’t have a deal for any new installment, said he had more stories to tell during the press tour but also unveiled a new original feature project that he wanted to tackle before another monster movie. That project, an action thriller titled Onslaught, was picked up in a competitive sale by A24 and is prepping for a fall shoot.
Wingard, who has directed the last two of Legendary’s hit MonsterVerse movies, will not be returning for a third installment, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
The parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues. The door remains open for a future return, per insiders.
Wingard is coming off directing and co-writing Godzilla x Kong: New Empire, which has grossed over $564 million worldwide since its March 29 domestic opening. Wingard, who didn’t have a deal for any new installment, said he had more stories to tell during the press tour but also unveiled a new original feature project that he wanted to tackle before another monster movie. That project, an action thriller titled Onslaught, was picked up in a competitive sale by A24 and is prepping for a fall shoot.
- 5/21/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A24 has acquired US rights to The Death of Robin Hood, the upcoming adventure story from writer-director Michael Sarnoski with Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer set to star.
Sarnoski won honours including the first screenplay Independent Spirit Award for his first feature Pig and is also writer-director on Paramount’s late June release A Quiet Place: Day One.
The Death Of Robin Hood is set to begin production in February next year. Lyrical Media is fully financing the film and Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce under their Ryder Picture Company banner together with Lyrical Media’s Alexander Black.
Sarnoski won honours including the first screenplay Independent Spirit Award for his first feature Pig and is also writer-director on Paramount’s late June release A Quiet Place: Day One.
The Death Of Robin Hood is set to begin production in February next year. Lyrical Media is fully financing the film and Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce under their Ryder Picture Company banner together with Lyrical Media’s Alexander Black.
- 5/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
A24 has acquired US rights to The Death of Robin Hood, the upcoming adventure story from writer-director Michael Sarnoski with Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer set to star.
Sarnoski won honours including the first screenplay Independent Spirit Award for his first feature Pig and is also writer-director on Paramount’s late June release A Quiet Place: Day One.
The Death Of Robin Hood is set to begin production in February next year. Lyrical Media is fully financing the film and Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce under their Ryder Picture Company banner together with Lyrical Media’s Alexander Black.
Sarnoski won honours including the first screenplay Independent Spirit Award for his first feature Pig and is also writer-director on Paramount’s late June release A Quiet Place: Day One.
The Death Of Robin Hood is set to begin production in February next year. Lyrical Media is fully financing the film and Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce under their Ryder Picture Company banner together with Lyrical Media’s Alexander Black.
- 5/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
In a competitive situation, A24 has acquired U.S. rights to Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood, which will star Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer. It hails from Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company.
Lyrical is fully financing the film. Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce under their Ryder Picture Company banner alongside Alexander Black for Lyrical. Lyrical’s Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers will executive produce with Rama Gottumukkala, Sarnoski and Hugh Jackman.
A24 is planning a theatrical release. WME Independent, which represents worldwide sales rights to the film, negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers with A24 at the Cannes market.
The film follows an aging Robin Hood grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder who finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.
Lyrical is fully financing the film. Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce under their Ryder Picture Company banner alongside Alexander Black for Lyrical. Lyrical’s Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers will executive produce with Rama Gottumukkala, Sarnoski and Hugh Jackman.
A24 is planning a theatrical release. WME Independent, which represents worldwide sales rights to the film, negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers with A24 at the Cannes market.
The film follows an aging Robin Hood grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder who finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.
- 5/21/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A24 has nabbed U.S. rights to “The Death of Robin Hood,” one of the hottest packages at this year’s Cannes. The Sherwood Forest-set film stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer and is directed by Michael Sarnoski, the filmmaker behind the critically acclaimed “Pig” and this summer’s “A Quiet Place: Day One.”
According to the official logline, the film will find Robin Hood “grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder.” Instead of the merry outlaw seen in certain previous versions of the story, like the one portrayed by Errol Flynn, this Robin Hood is “a battle-worn loner [who] finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.” Production on “The Death of Robin Hood” is set to begin in 2025. A24 will release the film theatrically. Negotiations were highly competitive with several potential buyers circling the film.
According to the official logline, the film will find Robin Hood “grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder.” Instead of the merry outlaw seen in certain previous versions of the story, like the one portrayed by Errol Flynn, this Robin Hood is “a battle-worn loner [who] finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.” Production on “The Death of Robin Hood” is set to begin in 2025. A24 will release the film theatrically. Negotiations were highly competitive with several potential buyers circling the film.
- 5/21/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
This week, Ott platforms have added a plethora of exciting movies and shows to their catalog. Here are some of the most anticipated new releases:
Bollywood Movies
Madgaon Express (Prime Video): Kunal Khemu’s directorial debut, a comedy film starring Avinash Tiwari, Prateek Gandhi, Divyendu, and Nora Fatehi. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (Jio Cinema): A romantic drama starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, directed by Laxman Utekar. Bastar: The Naxal Story (ZEE5): An action thriller starring Adah Sharma, directed by Sudipto Sen.
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Hollywood Movies
Madam Web (Netflix): Marvel’s superhero film starring Dakota Johnson, now available after its theatrical release. Godzilla Kong: The New Empire (Prime Video): A sci-fi thriller and part of the popular monster series, directed by Adam Wingard. Copshop (Lionsgate Play): An action thriller starring Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo.
Bollywood Movies
Madgaon Express (Prime Video): Kunal Khemu’s directorial debut, a comedy film starring Avinash Tiwari, Prateek Gandhi, Divyendu, and Nora Fatehi. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (Jio Cinema): A romantic drama starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, directed by Laxman Utekar. Bastar: The Naxal Story (ZEE5): An action thriller starring Adah Sharma, directed by Sudipto Sen.
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Hollywood Movies
Madam Web (Netflix): Marvel’s superhero film starring Dakota Johnson, now available after its theatrical release. Godzilla Kong: The New Empire (Prime Video): A sci-fi thriller and part of the popular monster series, directed by Adam Wingard. Copshop (Lionsgate Play): An action thriller starring Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo.
- 5/20/2024
- by Desk Editorial
- GlamSham
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” directed by Adam Wingard and starring Rebecca Hall, Kaylee Hottle, Dan Stevens, and Brian Tyree Henry, is a monstrous treat for both young and old. With Kong back in action, this new installment offers a thrilling experience filled with natural disasters—or perhaps not—as our favorite ape wreaks havoc on Earth’s surface, leaving no wonder of nature untouched.
Plot Summary
The storyline takes us to Hollow Earth, where a new threat looms: a King obsessed with reaching the surface who enslaves a Titan. But hope is not lost; Kong returns with his ally Godzilla and new characters, turning both realms into a colossal battleground.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Entertainment Value
If cinema is fundamentally about entertainment, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is a resounding success. It’s a visual feast with a pulsating rhythm, combining the Americanization of the...
Plot Summary
The storyline takes us to Hollow Earth, where a new threat looms: a King obsessed with reaching the surface who enslaves a Titan. But hope is not lost; Kong returns with his ally Godzilla and new characters, turning both realms into a colossal battleground.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Entertainment Value
If cinema is fundamentally about entertainment, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is a resounding success. It’s a visual feast with a pulsating rhythm, combining the Americanization of the...
- 5/18/2024
- by Molly Se-kyung
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
One of 2024’s most electric hits is our top pick among this weekend’s streaming releases, but there’s something for everyone, including a searing documentary, an oddball indie, and a couple of middling blockbusters.
The contender to watch this week: “Challengers“
Luca Guadagnino‘s box-office backspin became one of spring’s moviegoing success stories, and we’re all the luckier for it. Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist‘s love-triangle tennis lark is still playing in plenty of theaters across the country, but if you want another serve, it’s available to rent for $19.99 on VOD. It’s not impossible to imagine a “Challengers” resurgence in the fall: Guadagnino is already an Oscar darling thanks to “Call Me by Your Name,” and Zendaya seems especially poised for top-tier accolades. If nothing else, maybe Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross‘ banger of a score can net the duo’s third trophy.
The contender to watch this week: “Challengers“
Luca Guadagnino‘s box-office backspin became one of spring’s moviegoing success stories, and we’re all the luckier for it. Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist‘s love-triangle tennis lark is still playing in plenty of theaters across the country, but if you want another serve, it’s available to rent for $19.99 on VOD. It’s not impossible to imagine a “Challengers” resurgence in the fall: Guadagnino is already an Oscar darling thanks to “Call Me by Your Name,” and Zendaya seems especially poised for top-tier accolades. If nothing else, maybe Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross‘ banger of a score can net the duo’s third trophy.
- 5/18/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Gold Derby
L to r) Godzilla and Kong in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. What a difference a few years has made for Adam Wingard — when he was tapped to direct 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, he was stepping into a franchise that had been around for decades. Even in terms of the modern-day MonsterVerse, he was the fourth director in as many movies to take on the challenge. Now, he’s the first MonsterVerse director to return for a second film, and Wingard said that getting the chance to pick up where he left off with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire gave him a sense of authorship and gave the movie a better sense of continuity. (Click on the media bar below to hear Adam Wingard) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.
- 5/17/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
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