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Giant Aliens Are Back In “War of the Worlds: The Attack” Trailer

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March 29, 2023

Vertical Entertainment has released the trailer for their latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic tale. War of the Worlds: The Attack is set to hit select theaters on April 21, 2023.

The film’s plot follows a group of three young astronomers who, while tracking a meteorite that crashes on Earth, realize they are at the forefront of a Martian invasion. Along with the aid of a soldier, the trio embarks on a perilous journey to London where they must confront the invading aliens and devise a plan to save humanity.

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Alhaji Fofana, Lara Lemon, Sam Gittins, and Leo Staar star.

Director Junaid Syed stated, “The idea was to create a modernized version of War of the Worlds while honoring and trying to stay as close to the original story as possible.

Syed continues, “It has nostalgic elements for the grown-ups and, at the same time, fresh storylines making it relatable for the younger audiences.”

The Classic Sci-Fi Novel by H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds” shook the world!

H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds” is a classic science-fiction novel that has captivated readers for over a century. It was first published in 1898 and has since been adapted into numerous films, radio dramas, and even a TV series. The novel tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth and the subsequent struggle of humanity to survive. But what is it about this story that has made it endure for so long?

The novel’s enduring popularity is largely due to its unique blend of science fiction and social commentary. Wells was a master of both, and he used his writing to comment on the issues of his day. “War of the Worlds” is no exception. The novel was written during a time of great change and uncertainty, and it reflects these themes in its narrative.

At the heart of “War of the Worlds” is the idea of human vulnerability. Despite our technological advancements, we are still vulnerable to the forces of nature and the unknown. Wells uses the Martians as a metaphor for the unknown and the unpredictable, and he explores how humanity responds to this threat. The novel is a commentary on the fragility of our civilization and the importance of unity in the face of adversity.

Another key theme of the novel is the clash between civilizations. Wells was writing at a time when the British Empire was at its height, and there was a growing sense of tension between nations. The Martian invasion can be seen as a metaphor for this clash, and Wells uses it to explore the themes of imperialism and colonialism. The Martians are portrayed as ruthless conquerors, and their invasion is a warning about the dangers of imperialism and the exploitation of other nations.

“War of the Worlds” is a groundbreaking work of science fiction. It was one of the first novels to explore the idea of alien invasion, and it has since become a cornerstone of the genre. Wells’ vision of Martian technology and society was ahead of its time, and it inspired countless other works of science fiction.

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‘Evil Dead’ Film Franchise Getting TWO New Installments

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2 days ago

April 26, 2024

Timothy Rawles

It was a risk for Fede Alvarez to reboot Sam Raimi’s horror classic The Evil Dead in 2013, but that risk paid off and so did its spiritual sequel Evil Dead Rise in 2023. Now Deadline is reporting that the series is getting, not one, but two fresh entries.

We already knew about the Sébastien Vaniček upcoming film that delves into the Deadite universe and should be a proper sequel to the latest film, but we are broadsided that Francis Galluppi and Ghost House Pictures are doing a one-off project set in Raimi’s universe based off of an idea that Galluppi pitched to Raimi himself. That concept is being kept under wraps.

“Francis Galluppi is a storyteller who knows when to keep us waiting in simmering tension and when to hit us with explosive violence,” Raimi told Deadline. “He is a director that shows uncommon control in his feature debut.”

That feature is titled The Last Stop In Yuma County which will release theatrically in the United States on May 4. It follows a traveling salesman, “stranded at a rural Arizona rest stop,” and “is thrust into a dire hostage situation by the arrival of two bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty-or cold, hard steel-to protect their bloodstained fortune.”

Galluppi is an award-winning sci-fi/horror shorts director whose acclaimed works include High Desert Hell and The Gemini Project. You can view the full edit of High Desert Hell and the teaser for Gemini below:

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Fede Alvarez Teases ‘Alien: Romulus’ With RC Facehugger

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2 days ago

April 26, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Happy Alien Day! To celebrate director Fede Alvarez who is helming the latest sequel in the Alien franchise Alien: Romulus, got out his toy Facehugger in the SFX workshop. He posted his antics on Instagram with the following message:

“Playing with my favorite toy on set of #AlienRomulus last summer. RC Facehugger created by the amazing team from @wetaworkshop Happy #AlienDay everybody!”

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To commemorate the 45th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s original Alien movie, April 26 2024 has been designated as Alien Day, with a re-release of the film hitting theaters for a limited time.

Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the franchise and is currently in post-production with a scheduled theatrical release date of August 16, 2024.

In other news from the Alien universe, James Cameron has been pitching fans the boxed set of Aliens: Expanded a new documentary film, and a collection of merch associated with the movie with pre-sales ending on May 5.

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‘Invisible Man 2’ Is “Closer Than Its Ever Been” to Happening

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2 days ago

April 26, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Elisabeth Moss in a very well-thought-out statement said in an interview for Happy Sad Confused that even though there have been some logistical issues for doing Invisible Man 2 there is hope on the horizon.

Podcast host Josh Horowitz asked about the follow-up and if Moss and director Leigh Whannell were any closer to cracking a solution to getting it made. “We are closer than we have ever been to cracking it,” said Moss with a huge grin. You can see her reaction at the 35:52 mark in the below video.

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Whannell is currently in New Zealand filming another monster movie for Universal, Wolf Man, which might be the spark that ignites Universal’s troubled Dark Universe concept which hasn’t gained any momentum since Tom Cruise’s failed attempt at resurrecting The Mummy.

Also, in the podcast video, Moss says she is not in the Wolf Man film so any speculation that it’s a crossover project is left in the air.

Meanwhile, Universal Studios is in the middle of constructing a year-round haunt house in Las Vegas which will showcase some of their classic cinematic monsters. Depending on attendance, this could be the boost the studio needs to get audiences interested in their creature IPs once more and to get more films made based on them.

The Las Vegas project is set to open in 2025, coinciding with their new proper theme park in Orlando called Epic Universe.