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‘Child’s Play’ Remake Builds a Buddi Website to Detail the Doll’s New Skills

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MGM’s upcoming Child’s Play remake — which has no affiliation with Chucky’s creator, Don Mancini — has developed a website for the renamed “Best Buddi” brand doll to help build some early buzz (with some downloadable wallpapers to boot).

While the remake has already received some negative feedback from fans, the new site – bestbuddi.com – seems like it’s been designed to emphasize the new technological elements that make this Best Buddi doll special.

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Advertising boasts “programming on your tablet” and “advanced programming on your computer”, and new “smart” technology like the doll’s ability to “learn from human interaction” as well as its “20 sensors and cameras which provide detailed realtime information about its environment”. The doll “utilizes state of the art sensor designs which provide high resolution image recognition and grip sensitivity” and “can comprehend inflection, tonality and subtle variations in the human voice”.

So the doll can tell when you’re lying and choke you out for it. Cool.

With the advances in technology, it makes a lot of sense that studios would love the idea of incorporating that dangerous tech into a killer doll film. Especially with the opportunity for hackers to corrupt it (Unfriended: Dark Web, anyone?), or for the AI to go horribly awry.

It’s a good concept, so it’s kind of a shame that they didn’t embrace the opportunity to do something fully original with it. Although, naturally, Chucky is a bankable name in the killer doll front, so that — in theory — would come pre-loaded with an audience (and calm down anyone that might argue “ripoff”).

Like Adam Wingard’s initial trailer for The Woods before it was revealed to be a new Blair Witch, there’s a lot of potential in the concept. But I would love to see more confidence to break free from the franchise comfort zone and just run with these new ideas.

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Child’s Play stars Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation, Ingrid Goes West) as Karen Barclay, Gabriel Bateman (Lights Out, Outcast) as Andy Barclay, and Bryan Tyree Henry (Atlanta, Hotel Artemis).

Directed by Polaroid‘s Lars Klevberg and written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury), the film was fast-tracked by MGM to hit theatres on June 21, 2019.

At this time, we don’t have a listing for who will provide the voice for Chucky, but we do know that it won’t be Brad Dourif (who is working with Mancini on a Child’s Play TV series).

Check out the new Facebook promo below and the official website for more on the new tech-heavy skills of the Best Buddi dolls.

https://www.facebook.com/childsplaymovie/videos/1006951199476337/UzpfSTIxMTAxMjYxOjEwMTAwOTg5NTQyOTQwMDIy/

 

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

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Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

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The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer Team Up for a New Dark Robin Hood Adaptation

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A report from Deadline details director Michal Sarnoski’s (A Quiet Place: Day One) newest project, The Death of Robin Hood. The film is set to feature Hugh Jackman (Logan) and Jodie Comer (The End We Start From).

Michael Sarnoski will write and direct the new Robin Hood adaptation. Jackman will be reunited with Aaron Ryder (The Prestige), who is producing the film. The Death of Robin Hood is expected to be a hot item at the upcoming Cannes film market.

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Deadline describes the films as the following. “The film is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set of its time, the film will see the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, a battleworn loner who finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.”

Lyrical Media will be financing the film. Alexander Black will produce the film alongside Ryder and Andrew Sweet. Black gave Deadline the following information about the project. “We are thrilled to be part of this very special project and to be working with a visionary director in Michael, a phenomenal cast in Hugh and Jodie, and producing with our frequent collaborators, Ryder and Swett at RPC.”

“This is not the story of Robin Hood we’ve all come to know,” Ryder and Swett stated to Deadline “Instead, Michael has crafted something far more grounded and visceral. Thanks to Alexander Black and our friends at Lyrical along with Rama and Michael, the world is going to love seeing Hugh and Jodie together in this epic.”

Jodie Comer

Sarnoski seems to be excited by the project as well. He offered Deadline the following information about the film.

“It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood. Securing the perfect cast to transform the script to screen was essential. I could not be more thrilled and trusting in Hugh and Jodie to bring this story to life in a powerful and meaningful way.”

We are still a long way away from seeing this Robin Hood tale. Production is expected to begin in February of 2025. However, it does sound like it will be a fun entry into the Robin Hood canon.

That’s all the information we have at this time.

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