Tag Archives: Director

411: Making the Donuts

Posted on November 2, 2020 by The Flickcast

On this episode Chris and Joe move on from Horror and Halloween into a hell of a different kind: development. That’s right, this week the boys go deep into the filmmaking process and discuss how the sausage is made. In … Continue reading →

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Matthew Vaughn Has Left The Directors Chair Of ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’, What Does That Mean For Marvel’s Merry Mutants?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Matthew Vaughn is a frustratingly great director. He is great in regards to his four feature films all being excellent, and he is frustrating because the man seems to take great pleasure in agreeing to do awesome projects and slipping … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century Fox, Action, Comics, Directors, Marvel, Movies, News | Tagged Bryan Singer, Comics, Days of future past, Director, First Class 2, Fox, Marvel, Matthew Vaughn, Movies, News, X-Men | Comments Off

Joss Whedon Officially Signed On To ‘The Avengers 2’

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

In the least surprising news of the day, Joss Whedon has just been confirmed as the writer and director of The Avengers 2. It was always said that Whedon had the open door to come back if he so chooses, and … Continue reading →

Posted in ABC, Action, Adaptation, Announcements, Comics, Directors, Disney, Marvel, Marvel Studios, Movies, News, Prequels and Sequels, Sci-Fi, TV | Tagged ABC, Comics, Director, Joss Whedon, Marvel, Marvel Studios, News, Sequels, The Avengers 2, tv show | Comments Off

Edgar Wright Adds A Secretive New Project To His Upcoming Slate

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

We are just a little over a week removed from learning that Edgar Wright has not one, but two new movies in the works. One seems to be a traditional Edgar Wright-Simon Pegg project, The World’s End, and the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Abrams, Action, Announcements, Directors, Movies, News, Paramount, Sci-Fi | Tagged announcment, Ant-Man, Collider, Director, Edgar Wright, J.J Abrams, Movies, News, Sci-Fi, Secret, The World's End | Comments Off

Kenneth Branagh Found The Villain For His Jack Ryan Reboot… In The Mirror

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Kenneth Branagh has one of those careers that every struggling actor waiting tables in Los Angeles dreams of having. He is an extraordinary actor who has mastered The Bard and eventually turned himself into a well-respected director. He is in his ‘tent pole’ era … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Announcements, Casting, Directors, Movies, News, Paramount | Tagged Casting, Chris Pine, Director, Jack Ryan, Kenneth Branagh, Movies, News, Paramount, Reboot, Villain | Comments Off

Disney’s ‘Maleficent’ Gets Official Release Date and Director

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The recent trend of Fairy Tale re-imaginings is going to be around for at least a few more years as Disney announced today that one if its most intriguing in-development projects is moving full steam ahead. Maleficent is a live action re-telling of … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptation, Announcements, Deals and Dealmaking, Directors, Disney, Fantasy, Movies, News | Tagged Angelina Jolie, Director, Disney, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Maleficent, Movies, News, Release Date, Robert Stromberg | 1 Comment

Gary Ross Not a Lock to Return for ‘The Hunger Games’ Sequel ‘Catching Fire’

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The Hunger Games is a certified mega success. It made a metric ton of bank at the box office and feels like it is only just beginning it’s reign in the limelight. So it seemed like a forgone conclusion that director Gary Ross would continue … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh Jumps From ‘Thor’ to Jack Ryan

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The career of Kenneth Branagh is one of the most interesting in modern Hollywood. From Shakespeare to Super Heroes and lots in-between, Branagh has range beyond most modern filmmakers. He is a fantastic actor to boot. Last week we told you … Continue reading →