MUFASA: THE LION KING director Barry Jenkins has a message for fans of Disney’s The Lion King. The filmmaker addressed fans during his speech at the film’s Hollywood movie premiere.
Barry Jenkins’ MUFASA: THE LION KING is a triumph, serving as both a heartfelt prequel to Disney’s 1994 animated classic and a significant improvement over the 2019 live-action remake. With breathtaking visuals, powerful performances, and a vibrant score by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this cinematic experience is best enjoyed in immersive 3D. Jenkins masterfully blends storytelling, artistry, and emotion, reminding fans why they fell in love with The Lion King in the first place.
We're getting the first look at James Gunn's SUPERMAN starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman. The first trailer features John Williams's score throughout the preview but an electric guitar rendition. The supporting characters make a brief appearance with a first look at superdog Krypto, Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, Isabella Merced's Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern and others like Metamorpho and Mister Terrific.
Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. voice Disney’s iconic lions Mufasa and Scar in the new live-action, THE LION KING prequel. MUFASA: THE LION KING director Barry Jenkins wanted to cast Shakespearean actors to play the young Mufasa and Taka aka Scar. The actors react to Jenkins's requirements for his actors, and Kelvin reveals that his mother once told him he wasn't a good Shakespearean actor.
Scott Eastwood teams up with Sylvester Stallone in ALARUM, a spy thriller also starring Mike Colter. Watch the new trailer and check out the new poster.
The highly anticipated return of SUPERMAN, directed by James Gunn, is coming to movie theaters in seven months. Gunn released a new motion poster with a new Superman composition as a tease to the trailer, which will drop this Thursday.
NOSFERATU director Robert Eggers and actors Nicholas Hoult, Bill Scarsgård, Willem Dafoe and Lily-Rose Depp were in attendance for a Q&A after a Los Angeles screening. The director and actors revealed their approach to the iconic characters and having to deal with over 2500 rats on set.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is game to continue playing Marvel’s Kraven The Hunter again, perhaps in a Sinister Six team-up of Marvel supervillains. The actor proclaims his love for the film and says he's "so proud" of the final product.
SEPTEMBER 5 actors Peter Sarsgaard, Ben Chaplin and John Magaro tell CineMovie that the multi-camera production felt like a theater setting in a guerillo-style shoot with continuous takes around the cramped sets. The actors also reveal shooting in the actual city of Munich and the nearby Olympic Village set the mood for the production. SEPTEMBER 5 is playing in select cities now and expanding into more theaters on January 17, 2025.
Paramount Pictures dropped the first trailer for the action thriller, NOVOCAINE starring The BoysJack Quaid, Amber Midthunder (PREY) and Jacob Batalon (SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME). NOVOCAINE directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen chatted with CineMovie about casting the rising stars and the inspiration behind the movie.
Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. voice the younger versions of Mufasa and Scar in Disney's THE LION KING prequel, MUFASA: THE LION KING. How did the actors approach voicing the Disney characters made famous by James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons?
Director Fede Alvarez pushed for a VHS copy of his ALIEN: ROMULUS home release. The filmmaker reveals why it was important for him to release the new Alien movie on an old-school format. The latest entry in the ALIEN franchise is available now on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and the Limited Edition VSH, in addition to digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home).
Bob Iger's gamble paid off with MOANA 2 smashing box office records this Thanksgiving holiday. Originally slated for a Disney+ premiere, Iger mandated the sequel go the theatrical route, and the follow-up broke a few box office records.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is Disney+’s latest foray into a galaxy far, far away, aimed squarely at a younger audience. Channeling the spirit of The Goonies, the series starring Jude Law offers a nostalgic nod to 80s adventure films but struggles to establish its own identity in the early episodes.
Cross actors Isaiah Mustafa and Aldis Hodge reveal that the Prime Video series captures the supportive nature of the male Black community. Rarely do we see men, particularly Black men, be a stable force for each other, and the actors say the relationship between Detective Cross (Hodge) and his best friend and partner, Detective John Sampson (Mustafa) reflects real life.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson talks with CineMovie about his intense training to channel Kraven the Hunter's primal instincts and shares why he despises running. The actor delves into the physical preparation and the challenges he faced to bring authenticity to the character.
The MOANA sequel recaptures much of the charm of the original but falters when it comes to its musical numbers. Without Lin-Manuel Miranda’s signature touch, the soundtrack lacks the memorable magic that made the first film’s songs so iconic.
Fede Alvarez's ALIEN: ROMULUS is now streaming on Hulu and is available on VOD. In our chat with the director/cowriter, Alvarez (DON'T BREATHE, EVIL DEAD) tells CineMovie that fans can now hit pause and uncover more Easter Eggs at home. The filmmaker also confirms the pod seen in the finale is indeed Ripley's escape shuttle, the Narcissus.
Raul Castillo would love to reprise his SMILE 2 role for a sequel. The Mexican-American actor praised director/writer Parker Finn for his unique take on the horror movie. SMILE 2 is now streaming on Digital and coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, in a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, Blu-ray, and DVD on January 21, 2025.