Ghost in the Shell: What the Movie Drew from the Anime
When Ghost in the Shell comes to the big screen, it won't be a direct adaptation of any of the manga, anime or film storylines fans have previously seen. Instead, it will draw inspiration from all of the existing source material to create what executive producer Michael Costigan calls "a portal into this universe."
"I feel like such a geek making this movie because we are really bringing it to life so faithfully," Costigan said during a visit to Ghost in the Shell's New Zealand set. "We were talking about the absolute genius of the anime and the manga. It was so ahead of its time so making
now we had to actually understand what it’s about, what it’s exploring and getting to make it in live action. We are bringing things we saw in the anime to the fore in live action so I’m very excited for the fans."
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Peyton Reed Disappointed Giant-Man Debuted in Civil War
Ant-Man director Peyton Reed recently shared his thoughts on sharing Scott Lang with other MCU films, admitting he wasn't all too enthused about Giant-Man making his grand debut in Captain America: Civil War.
"Again, that is one of the sort of things where it's a mixed bag" Reed told Moviefone when asked what it's like to share characters within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "When I first found out... that Civil War was going to get the Giant-Man premiere, I was like 'No!' But, now, I've since recovered," he said.
The director went on to tease what lies ahead for Scott Lang in Ant-Man and the Wasp, saying they have "a lot more in store" for Marvel's tiniest hero.
Wonder Woman: New Trailer Dropping This Thursday
A new Wonder Woman trailer is coming very soon, as director Patty Jenkins has taken to social media to tease its arrival later this week.
After retweeting several Wonder Woman costume photos, Jenkins posted the following message on Twitter:
"Thanks everyone for sharing their awesome Halloween costumes!! So great. So appreciated! Can't wait til THURSDAY, to share back... ;)"
Wonder Woman hits theaters next June, and stars Gal Gadot as the Amazonian superhero. Joining her is a supporting cast that includes Chris Pine as Steve Trevor, Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta, Lucy Davis as Etta Candy, and Robin Wright as General Antiope.
Johnny Depp Joins Fantastic Beasts 2
Captain Jack Sparrow is charting a course for the Wizarding World.
Deadline reports that Johnny Depp has booked a role in the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. His role was not disclosed. It's also not clear how many of the now five-film series Depp's character will appear in.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 is aiming to start production in early 2017 under the direction of returning helmer David Yates.
Uncharted Movie Director Already Approaching Actors
Just last week it was announced that Shawn Levy is on board to helm the Uncharted movie, and according to the Stranger Things director, the search for the film's leading man is already underway.
In an interview with io9, Levy said he has a few actors in mind, noting there's been no shortage of suggestions sent to him through social media as to who should play Nathan Drake. In fact, the director said he's already "started some very secret, low-grade conversations and explorations of actors."
Necromancers May Be Coming to Diablo 3
Diablo III may soon be getting a new playable character class, if an allegedly leaked piece of Necromancer concept art is any indication.
The art (via Eurogamer) was reportedly spotted on Blizzard's official gear store, the same place Overwatch art for Sombra was discovered earlier today.
Star Wars: 2 New Rogue One Photos of Felicity Jones
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story star Felicity Jones battled more than just the Empire as Jyn Erso in the film. She also dealt with shooting scenes in torrential downpours and what looks like a difficult action sequence.
The official Star Wars UK Twitter account revealed two behind-the-scenes photos of Jones in Rogue One. The pictures, seen below, give a glimpse at what the actress did to bring Erso to life in the Star Wars standalone film.
Last month, Disney and Lucasfilm released a collection of Rogue One character posters. They give an up-close look at the Star Wars film's cast, such as Jones as Erso, Ben Mendelsohn as Director Orson Krennic, Diego Luna as Cassian Andor and Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera.
Stranger Things: Major Character Will Return for Season 2
Possible spoilers for Stranger Things season 2, and the season 1 finale, are ahead. Turn back now and take a trip to The Upside Down first if you haven't watched.
Eleven will be back for more Stranger Things, as a new report claims Millie Bobby Brown will reprise her mysterious role in Season 2.
According to TVLine's sources, Brown will indeed be back for the show's next season, though it's unclear as to whether or not she'll appear in all nine episodes of Season 2. While Netflix has yet to officially comment on the report, TVLine says it's likely she'll be back as a series regular.
Invisible Is a First Foray Into Scripted VR Storytelling
Doug Liman, director of Edge of Tomorrow and The Bourne Identity -- not to mention the upcoming Dark Universe (DC’s Justice League Dark movie) and Edge of Tomorrow 2 -- embarked on his first foray into virtual reality with Invisible, an episodic drama that requires a VR headset like the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive to view.
Invisible isn’t just a first for Liman, though; it’s one of the first ever (possibly the first) live action, scripted, narrative projects made exclusively for virtual reality.
The short (five to seven minutes) episodes concern the Ashlands, a wealthy and powerful family who possess the power of invisibility, passed down to some members through the luck of genetics. When the Ashland patriarch, the current generation’s grandfather, dies, he grants the young Tatiana, whose chief concern is humanitarian work, control of the lucrative family company. Naturally this pisses off Tatiana’s great uncle Gordon, who’s enacting his own sinister plot to artificially grant himself the family power of invisibility.