Author: Matt Conway

Disney has a noteworthy 2019 ahead of them, with Avengers: Endgame, Star Wars Episode 9, and Toy Story 4 being among their biggest films. That being said, The Lion King remake has the potential of being the biggest film of them all. The 1994 original is one of the most beloved Disney films ever made, with cast additions like Donald Glover and Beyonce only aiding this film’s marketability. While the film’s teaser did a good job at exciting fans, audiences finally are getting a fuller look at the film with the debut of this latest trailer. Check out the trailer along with the official…

While The Boy faced negative reactions from critics and audiences during its 2016 release, its financial prosperity has allowed STX Entertainment to greenlight a sequel with Brahms: The Boy 2. Gone is Walking Dead star Lauren Cohen, with Katie Holmes taking her place in the lead role in his continuation of  Brahms story. It appears that star Katie Holmes had an eventful experience on set. Presenting the film’s trailer at last week’s CinemaCon, Holmes revealed how filming was an at times traumatizing experience via International Business Time. “I like making [horror movies] but it’s hard for me to watch them. [Brahms: The Boy 2] was pretty…

Stephen King already enjoyed a career as a literary giant, but his content is now enjoying a second life on the big and small screen. While not all of these adaptations are hits (sorry The Dark Tower), films like It and Pet Sematary have been solid and fateful adaptations that have done King justice. King adaptations have also been frequently appearing on the small screen, with Netflix titles like Gerald’s Game and 1922 also succeeding at capturing the spirit of his work. With all that success, its no surprise that yet another King adaptation is on the way, this time written from King himself in Lisey’s Story. The Hollywood Reporter…

Few films previously have faced such severe pre-release speculation as Avengers: Endgame. The internet is littered with different fan theories and ideas as to what will happen in this much-anticipated superhero crossover event. Such speculation has led to Marvel being extra careful with their latest film, including marketing that has featured fake footage from the film. Even with all that speculation, Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo are confident no one will be able to guess what’s coming. In an interview with Jake Hamilton, Anthony Russo shared his thoughts on Endgame’s unpredictability. “Here’s the thing, the fans are so passionate and they spend such a…

While Avengers: Endgame is being hyped by fans as the buildup of over a decade of hype, it also marks a major turning point for the Marvel brand. Gone will be many of Marvel’s most iconic heroes, leaving the universe in an interesting pivot point. There’s no way of predicting what the future will hold for Marvel, especially considering just how unpredictable Endgame will likely be. Marvel Producer Kevin Feige recently gave some clarity on the brand’s future in an interview with io9. Asked about the inclusion of Fox heroes like the X-Men, Feige commented: “It’ll be a while. It’s all just beginning and…

The Alien franchise is celebrating its 40th year anniversary this year, and what 40 years it has been. Thanks in large part to the directing talents of Ridley Scott and James Cameron, along with an iconic lead performance from star Sigourney Weaver, the Alien films have gone on to be some of the most notable staples in the science fiction genre. Even as the franchise faces some struggles today, it’s brand still holds significant clout in the genre. With that being the case, IGN just released a brand-new Alien short entitled Alien: Specimen. This short is the second of six that will be released over the coming…

While there have been several great Spider-Man movies, no other actor has quite played the part like Tobey Maguire. Perfectly capturing the awkward charm of Peter Parker while embodying Spider-Man’s snarky playfulness, Maguire gave what many consider today to be the best interpretation of the character. Since his exit in 2007’s Spider-Man 3, there have already been three different interpretations of the character so far, including last year’s Oscar winner Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.  Maguire has remained out of the spotlight since playing Spider-Man, but has continued to contribute great performances in films like Pawn Sacrifice and Great Gatsby. In an interview with THR, Maguire discussed…

Brie Larson has risen to become arguably one of Hollywood’s most prominent actresses in the business, mixing critical and commercial success with Room and Captain Marvel. Larson is transitioning her talents behind the director’s chair with her passion project Unicorn Store, a well-meaning yet ultimately middling descent into whimsical wonder. Unicorn Store follows Kit (Brie Larson), a down-on-her-luck woman recently rejected from her dream at art school. After moving on to a middling temp job, Kit receives a mysterious invitation, to be the owner of her very own unicorn. Seeing this as an opportunity to live a childhood dream, she prepares her home to…

The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most acclaimed events in the film calendar, with many promising indies debuting in an effort to find their distribution. Success stories like Apollo 11 and Fighting with My Family have already enjoyed critical and financial prosperity, with the latest Sundance graduate The Mustang now hitting theaters. This subdued drama offers audiences a familiar tale, yet one told with nuance and much-needed realism. The Mustang follows Roman Coleman (Mathias Schoenaerts), a violent convict who spends his days simmering with anger in his prison cell. He begins taking steps towards rehabilitation when he joins a therapy program involving the training of…

One of the most anticipated horror projects of the year is Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining that no one knew they needed until now. Between having The Haunting of Hill House director Mike Flanagan behind the camera and stars like Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson in front of it, there is a lot to look forward to with this film. While we’re still months away from the Doctor Sleep’s November release, fans at CinemaCon got to catch the first glimpse of footage for the film. The footage sadly hasn’t been released, but check out this description from ComicBook: “”An early behind-the-scenes look plays. ‘When I…