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Bong Joon-ho's upcoming sci-fi film "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, follows a man who discovers his job is to die and be cloned repeatedly until a clone becomes self-aware. The trailer, revealed at CinemaCon 2024, showcases a wild and humorous storyline with action scenes and existential themes. The film is set for release on January 31, 2025.
Steven Spielberg praised Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" as one of the most brilliant science-fiction films he's ever seen, highlighting the scene where Paul rides a sandworm as a notable triumph. Villeneuve expressed gratitude for the compliment from Spielberg, and it was revealed that it took 44 days to shoot the sandworm riding scene, with the crew building a 90-foot-long set piece for it. The film has been a critical and commercial success, nearing $240 million at the domestic box office and surpassing $570 million worldwide.
Adam Sandler stars in "Spaceman," a somber sci-fi film on Netflix, portraying a Czech cosmonaut grappling with isolation and a crumbling marriage during a solo mission to rendezvous with a mysterious cosmic cloud. Directed by Johan Renck and based on Jaroslav Kalfař's novel, the film delves into themes of companionship and connection, with Sandler delivering a poignant performance. The introspective screenplay and breathtaking imagery make "Spaceman" a thought-provoking and visually stunning exploration of human emotions in the vastness of space.
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya thrilled fans at the world premiere of Dune: Part Two in London, drawing huge crowds and adoring screams. The long-awaited sequel, based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert, features a star-studded cast including Florence Pugh and Austin Butler. Expectations are high following the success of the first installment, with the film set to hit UK cinemas on 1 March 2024.
Netflix has canceled the release of Halle Berry's sci-fi film, The Mothership, due to multiple post-production delays, including issues with aged child actors for reshoots. Berry's next project with Netflix, The Union, is still in the works, where she stars alongside Mark Wahlberg. Berry's directorial debut, Bruised, debuted at No. 1 on Netflix, and she expressed her deep connection to the story of a retired mixed martial arts fighter returning to the ring.
Netflix has canceled the release of the sci-fi film "The Mothership," starring Halle Berry, due to post-production delays. The movie, directed by Matthew Charman, follows a single mother and her children as they discover an extraterrestrial object under their home, hoping to uncover the truth about the husband's disappearance. Despite this setback, Berry will continue to collaborate with Netflix on other projects, including the action film "The Union" and her directorial debut "Bruised."
Adam Sandler stars in the upcoming Netflix sci-fi film "Spaceman," directed by Johan Renck. Sandler plays Jakub, an astronaut who fears his marriage to Carey Mulligan's character may not survive his intergalactic mission. He encounters a spider-like creature named Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano) who helps him navigate his relationship. The teaser showcases Sandler in a spacesuit and hints at the film's interstellar journey. "Spaceman" is based on Jaroslav Kalfař's novel and marks Sandler's return to drama after recent comedy releases.
Zack Snyder's new sci-fi film "Rebel Moon: Part One" has received scathing reviews, with critics describing it as an "incoherent shambles" and a "disaster." The film, set to be released on Netflix on December 22, stars Sofia Boutella as a warrior who crash lands on a moon and becomes the only hope for a peaceful settlement of farmers. Reviewers criticized the film's generic plot, lack of character development, and mediocre action sequences. Snyder has announced that the film will receive an R-rated director's cut, which will be an hour longer.
Director Zack Snyder's long-awaited sci-fi film, Rebel Moon, premiered at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre. The film is split into two parts, with Part One streaming on Netflix this month and Part Two coming in April. Rebel Moon follows a peaceful settlement on a distant moon threatened by a tyrannical ruling force, with a mysterious stranger becoming their best hope for survival. The cast praised Snyder's process and his ability to allow them to contribute to the film. The story also addresses deeper themes, including the indoctrination of Africa over centuries. Part One of Rebel Moon is now available for streaming on Netflix.
Will Smith confirms that the sequel to "I Am Legend" is in the works and will feature Michael B. Jordan as his co-star. The film will follow the mythology of the DVD version where Smith's character survives, and director Francis Lawrence has several other projects in the pipeline including a "Constantine" sequel and adaptations of Stephen King's "The Long Walk" and the "BioShock" video game series.
Netflix has released an epic new trailer for the highly anticipated sci-fi film "Rebel Moon," directed by Zack Snyder. The film, which was originally a discarded "Star Wars" project, has been retooled as a two-part standalone film. The trailer showcases stunning visuals, intense space combat sequences, and a dark, violent tone. "Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire" is set to release on December 22, 2023, followed by "Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver" on April 19, 2024.
The first trailer for Apple's sci-fi film Fingernails showcases a retrofuturistic romcom set in a world where a test can determine if two people are in love. Directed by Christos Nikou, the movie follows a love triangle between Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White as they navigate a society where a machine can determine the fate of their relationships. The film combines dark comedy with elements of body horror, as the test involves removing a fingernail. Fingernails will premiere on streaming on November 3rd.
Steven Spielberg regrets compromising and including a scene inside the alien mothership in his iconic film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, due to studio demands. The movie, which became a cult favorite and earned $288 million at the box office, was almost condemned to production hell by the studio. Spielberg's dissatisfaction with the altered scene led to a Director's Cut in 1998, which removed the controversial scene.