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Spawn Reboot Starts Filming Early Next Year!
Todd McFarlane’s highly anticipated Spawn reboot promises to be darker this time around and far truer to the comic book source material. If you were a comic book fan in the 90’s you already know Spawn was a very big deal.
Todd McFarlane’s little independent comic venture ended up outselling such heavy weights like Spider-Man, the X-Men and the mighty Avengers. For a time, it would seem that nothing could stop the comic-book demon! It also seemed as though everyone had to get in on the hellish action!
Todd McFarlane joined forces with another legendary artist/writer in the comic book field – Frank Miller. Miller’s impressive resume includes titles like 300, Sin City and The Dark Knight Returns. The two dark maestros united to tell a story involving The Batman and Spawn! Our little hearts could hardly contain the awesomeness!
Things were great back then and it seemed as though Spawn was undefeatable. Comic sales were through the roof! McFarlane’s Toys provided us with the chance to bring home action figures of our favorite demons, but when news of an upcoming Spawn movie was announced our minds exploded! Spawn was meant to be on the big-screen and we all knew it!
So ok, maybe Spawn wasn’t the movie we all expected it to be. The technology for high budget movies was not quite ready to take on such a massive story line that was heavily reliant on big-time special effects. The movie also suffered from being rushed in order to meet the high demand of the character’s massive popularity.
Since then we’ve had not only a breakthrough in special effects (The Lord of the Rings, 300, Avatar all come to mind), but we’ve also seen a huge explosion in comic-book based movies. Both Marvel and DC are proving there is an enormous market out there among fans.
Now with IT being the highest grossing horror movie of all time, the hour of Spawn couldn’t be more perfect! Spawn blends comic book action and horror seamlessly and still deserves a proper big-screen adaptation.
According to movieweb.com, the Spawn Reboot is shaping up well:
“It looks like things are moving right along with the R-rated Spawn reboot. Todd McFarlane closed a deal over the summer with Blumhouse Productions to direct the movie, making it his directorial debut. Now, thanks to a panel at New York Comic Con, McFarlane reveals that pre-production is slated to start just after Christmas, with cameras set to roll on the low-budget Spawn in February of 2018. That means, if all goes well, we could see the movie arrive in theaters in early 2019.”
To read the full story please be sure to visit MovieWeb here.
This has been Manic Exorcism and thank you for touring Hell with me once again.
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Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer Team Up for a New Dark Robin Hood Adaptation
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.
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.”
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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Mike Flanagan In Talks to Direct New Exorcist Movie for Blumhouse
Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House) is a national treasure that must be protected at all costs. Not only has he created some of the best horror series to ever exist, but he also managed to make a Ouija Board movie genuinely terrifying.
A report from Deadline yesterday indicates that we may be seeing even more from this legendary storysmith. According to Deadline sources, Flanagan is in talks with Blumhouse and Universal Pictures to direct the next Exorcist film. However, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have declined to comment on this collaboration at this time.
This change comes after The Exorcist: Believer failed to meet Blumhouse’s expectations. Initially, David Gordon Green (Halloween)was hired to create three Exorcist films for the production company, but he has left the project to focus on his production of The Nutcrackers.
If the deal goes through, Flanagan will take over the franchise. Looking at his track record, this could be the right move for the Exorcist franchise. Flanagan consistently delivers amazing horror media that leave audiences clamoring for more.
It would also be perfect timing for Flanagan, as he just wrapped up filming the Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck. This isn’t the first time he has worked on a King product. Flanagan also adapted Doctor Strange and Gerald’s Game.
He has also created some amazing Netflix originals. These include The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Midnight Club, and most recently, The Fall of the House of Usher.
If Flanagan does take over, I think the Exorcist franchise will be in good hands.
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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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo
It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.
For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.
An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.
“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”
A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.
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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