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Originally Published 2 months ago — by IndieWire
Nia DaCosta's film 'Hedda' uses innovative cinematography techniques like Cinefade and double dollies to visually express Hedda's volatile inner world, emphasizing her unpredictable nature through creative camera work and lighting, all grounded in character-driven storytelling.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Nia DaCosta's sumptuous adaptation of 'Hedda Gabler' relocates the classic to 1950s England, exploring themes of women's freedom and societal constraints through a biracial, bisexual Hedda, with a focus on personal agency and identity. The film has received mixed reviews but is noted for DaCosta's visual and narrative craftsmanship.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Tessa Thompson stars in Nia DaCosta's vibrant adaptation of Hedda Gabler, set in 1950s England, featuring a mixed-race Hedda navigating societal expectations, ambition, and manipulation during a single intense day at a lavish estate, with notable alterations to the classic play and a focus on race and gender dynamics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Nia DaCosta's adaptation of Hedda Gabler transposes the classic play to 1950s England, blending melodrama, gender and racial themes, with Tessa Thompson as Hedda in a decadent setting, exploring complex relationships and societal issues in a stylized, intense narrative.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda' reimagines Henrik Ibsen's classic play set in 1950s England, featuring a fiery performance by Tessa Thompson as Hedda, exploring themes of boredom, manipulation, and societal constraints in a lush, stylish film that works well both theatrically and on streaming.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The upcoming sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' will feature the return of the Alpha Zombie Samson, played by Chi Lewis-Parry, along with other characters from the original film. Director Danny Boyle confirms Samson's return, and the film is part of a franchise with potential for a third installment, which is still in development. The film continues to explore themes beyond traditional zombies, focusing on human inhumanity, and is set to release after the success of the first movie.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Forbes
A sequel to the film '28 Years Later,' titled '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' is set to be released in January 2026, just seven months after the original's success. Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland, the film features returning stars like Ralph Fiennes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Cillian Murphy, and was shot back-to-back with an upcoming third installment. Despite mixed reviews for the original, the sequel's performance remains to be seen, especially given the change in director and the short interval between films.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Nia DaCosta, director of The Marvels and Candyman, is in talks to direct the second film in Sony Pictures’ 28 Years Later follow-up trilogy, with the first film to be directed by Danny Boyle. The goal is to create a new trilogy, with Alex Garland writing both movies and original star Cillian Murphy serving as an executive producer. Plot details are currently under wraps, and the release date for 28 Years Later has not been announced.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Nia DaCosta is in talks to direct the second part of the upcoming “28 Years Later” trilogy, following her success with "Candyman" and "The Marvels." The original film, "28 Days Later," was released in 2002, and the sequel, "28 Weeks Later," in 2007. Danny Boyle will direct the first film in the trilogy, with Alex Garland writing. DaCosta is also set to work on the reimagination of "Hedda Gabler" and is proud of her growth as a filmmaker.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Nia DaCosta, known for directing The Marvels and Candyman, is in talks to direct the second film in Sony's 28 Years Later horror trilogy, with Danny Boyle returning to helm the first sequel. The long-gestating project, written by Alex Garland, also involves Cillian Murphy as an executive producer and potential cast member. DaCosta, who made her feature directorial debut with Little Woods, is also set to direct the forthcoming film adaptation of Hedda Gabler starring Tessa Thompson.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Nia DaCosta is in talks to direct the second film in the upcoming 28 Years Later trilogy at Sony Pictures, following Danny Boyle's return to direct the first film. The new trilogy is a reimagined series based on the iconic horror films, with Alex Garland penning each installment. DaCosta, known for her impactful directing style in horror thrillers like Candyman, is seen as an ideal fit for the franchise. Her previous works include the critically acclaimed Little Woods and the successful contemporary sequel Candyman.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo
The Marvels will be released digitally on January 16 and on 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD on February 13, featuring an audio commentary from director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco, behind-the-scenes featurettes, a gag reel, and four deleted scenes. The release will also include a steelbook edition and there's no word yet on when it will hit Disney+.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
"The Marvels," the sequel to "Captain Marvel," is projected to have a global opening of $110M-$115M, making it the lowest start ever for a Disney MCU title worldwide. The film's international box office opening has dipped to around $60M, with a current overseas total of $25M. The lack of urgency surrounding the film, confusion over its connection to Disney+ series, and delayed promotion due to the actors' strike are factors contributing to its underperformance. China's box office is also expected to be underwhelming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The Marvels, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, held its premiere in Las Vegas and press screenings in New York and Los Angeles. First reactions on social media are positive, with reviewers praising the chemistry between the main cast, the action sequences, and the humor. While not considered one of the best Marvel movies, it is described as a fun and entertaining blockbuster worth seeing in theaters. The film is a sequel to Captain Marvel but opens in a different landscape and faces lower box office expectations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Director Nia DaCosta explains that she intentionally kept The Marvels under two hours because she believes there's no need for a longer runtime if it's not necessary. The film, which stars Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel, and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, is the shortest movie in the MCU, clocking in at 105 minutes. Despite its shorter length, DaCosta assures that the film still delivers exciting fight scenes, including a unique and proud main fight scene. The Marvels is set to release on November 10, 2023.