Return to Thra in August with The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Trailer)
After over 35 years, Netflix is bringing viewers back to the world of Thra for a prequel series to Jim Henson’s cult classic dark fantasy, The Dark Crystal, as three young Gelflings discover the secret of the vile Skeksis’ power and try to form a rebellion to stop them.
Sandra Bullock Leads the Crew of Ocean’s 8 (Trailer)
Sandra Bullock is Debbie Ocean, sister to con artist/thief Danny Ocean, who assembles a crew after getting out of jail to pull off the heist of a $150 million necklace at the luxurious, and heavily guarded, Met Gala in New York City.
News Shotgun 6/11
Mallrats 2 is now a TV series, John Boyega joins Pacific Rim 2, Suicide Squad is officially rated, Superman will appear on Supergirl Season 2 and much more in this week’s News Shotgun.
Admit One 5/26
Two apparently overstuffed and mediocre sequels close out May for this holiday weekend at the theater.
Disney Drags Us Back to Underland for Alice Through the Looking Glass
Disney is heading back to Underland for the sequel to 2010’s $1 billion+ blockbuster, Alice in Wonderland, with Alice Through the Looking Glass.
Cinderella Trailer
Kenneth Branagh brings back Cinderella in live action next year for Disney with Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter and Richard Madden starring.
Musical Montage: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet St.
A musical since 1979, Tim Burton took Sweeney Todd to bloody new levels in 2007 with Johnny Depp in the title role and Helena Bonham Carter as the human meat pie making Mrs. Lovett.
Review: Dark Shadows
Are you burned out by Tim Burton and Johnny Depp? Dark Shadows isn’t going to do anything to change your opinion.