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2015's Fantastic Four writer says he "wasn't privy to whatever drama happened on set" and he didn't know his "entire script had been thrown out" until he saw the filmJeremy Slater, co-writer of the 2015 film Fantastic Four, has spoken about his experience, stating he was unaware of on-set drama and that his script was discarded until he saw the final movie. The film, directed by Josh Trank, was a critical and commercial failure for 20th Century Fox.
How a trio of Canadian modders stumbled into making an official Die Hard game: 'I've had projects disappear that had 10 times the promise that this did'This article details the journey of Canadian modders Russ Bullock, Bryan Ekman, and Jay Holtslander as they transformed an unofficial Half-Life mod into the official Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza game. The founders of Piranha Games faced challenges with engine choices, creative differences, and the transition from modding to commercial development, ultimately leading to Holtslander's departure before the game's release.
15 more Disney games delisted from Steam, including the original Star Wars: Dark Forces and 1997's OutlawsFifteen additional Disney-branded games, including Star Wars: Dark Forces and Outlaws, have been delisted from Steam. This follows a previous delisting of 14 titles three months prior. The reasons for the delistings are unclear, though speculation points to a potential shift towards Epic Games Store exclusivity as part of Disney's investment in Epic.
X-Men director says he's already thinking about sequels: "What hasn’t been explored as much, and how can…Director Jake Schreier, who is attached to the upcoming MCU X-Men movie, has revealed that he and the team are already discussing potential sequel ideas. While a script for the first film has not yet been written, Schreier is exploring unexplored narrative avenues for future installments in the franchise.
Marvel's X-Men director explains why Thunderbolts and Beef writers are the perfect fit for the "soap…Director Jake Schreier has confirmed that Joanna Calo, writer for Thunderbolts*, and Lee Sung Jin, creator of Beef, are penning the script for Marvel's upcoming X-Men film. Schreier praised their ability to handle interpersonal dynamics and expand them to a larger scale, fitting for the mutants' MCU debut.
The Alien franchise is coming to HBO Max – including the brilliant and terrible director's cuts and special…Most of the Alien franchise films, including various director's cuts, will be available on HBO Max starting April 1. Notably absent are the prequel films Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, as well as the recent Alien: Romulus, which are available on Disney Plus. The article provides recommendations on which versions of the films to watch.
Gillian Anderson urges X-Files fans to "have an open mind" over Ryan Coogler's upcoming reboot, as she shares reaction to first episode's scriptGillian Anderson, star of the original The X-Files, has shared her positive reaction to Ryan Coogler's upcoming reboot, calling the pilot script "f***ing cool." Anderson, who played Dana Scully, urged fans to "have an open mind" for the new series, which will stream on Hulu. It has been confirmed that Chris Carter is executive producing and Danielle Deadwyler will play one of the new leads.
Movies That Fell Short Despite High ExpectationsThis article discusses films that failed to meet high expectations despite significant marketing efforts. It highlights examples like Justice League, The Hobbit trilogy, and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, attributing their shortcomings to factors such as studio interference, rushed storytelling, and divisive creative choices. The piece concludes that while marketing can build anticipation, the final product's quality is paramount in determining a film's success.
10 Epic Films That Prove a Huge Budget Can Pay OffThis analysis examines ten films that demonstrate how significant budgets can lead to successful cinematic spectacles, despite the inherent risks in Hollywood. Movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Avatar: The Way of Water are highlighted for their massive production costs and subsequent box office returns, while others like John Carter serve as cautionary tales of expensive failures.- Teamsters urge DOJ to block Paramount's Warner Bros. mergerThe International Brotherhood of Teamsters is urging the US Department of Justice to block the proposed merger between Paramount Global, Skydance Media, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The union cites concerns that the consolidation will lead to job losses and harm domestic production and labor standards. They are requesting enforceable commitments from Paramount and Skydance to protect workers and production before the deal can proceed.
10 Lavishly Produced Movies That Blew Everyone AwayThis article highlights ten lavishly produced movies that incurred massive production costs, showcasing Hollywood's willingness to spend big on spectacle. Films like 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water' are discussed for their high budgets, extensive CGI, and significant box office returns, demonstrating the industry's pursuit of dazzling audiences.