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‘Venom 2’ Is Following In Original’s Footsteps By Focusing On Important Relationship

Venom 2 is currently in production with a 2020 release date. The original film saw massive success in the box office and was well-received by fans, making it the seventh highest-grossing film of the year worldwide. One of the film’s biggest contributing factors to its success was Tom Hardy himself, who played Eddie Brock and […]

By Caitlin Albers | 3y ago

‘Venom’ Will Own October Box Office After ‘Mowgli’ Moved Straight To Netflix

Venom is going to rule the October box office this year now that its only real competition is being pulled from the schedule and going straight to Netflix. Andy Serkis’s Mowgli will no longer debut in theaters according to Screen Rant, leaving relatively unknown films to battle it out against Sony’s newest Marvel film. Warner […]

By Caitlin Albers | 5y ago

‘Black Panther’ Is One Of ‘Marvel’s Best’ Claims Critics And Stars, They Have A ‘Monster Hit’ On Their Hands

Black Panther just made its premiere on the red carpet, and the early reviews indicate that it might rank amongst Marvel’s best films of the year. We still have a few weeks until Black Panther hits theaters, but a few critics are already praising the movie for its beauty and thoughtful writing. Marvel Stars Praise […]

By Perry Carpenter | 5y ago

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Actor Andy Serkis Addresses Snoke’s Possible Return In ‘Episode IX’

Star Wars: The Last Jedi might not be the most popular film in the Disney franchise but the sequel certainly featured several unexpected twists that shocked audiences last year. One of the most jaw-dropping scenes in Episode VIII was the death of Supreme Leader Snoke, who was unceremoniously killed by his own student Kylo Ren. […]

By Nobelle Borines | 5y ago

‘Star Wars: Episode 8’ Leak: Is The Star Forge Snoke’s Secret Weapon?

Supreme Leader Snoke is one of the most mysterious characters going into Star Wars: Episode 8—The Last Jedi, but thanks to Andy Serkis, the actor who does the motion capture for the villain, fans have learned more about the seven-foot tall humanoid. In an interview for an unidentified magazine, a scan of which shared over […]

By Jansen Clark | 5y ago

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Actor Andy Serkis Gives Trump Gollum’s Voice, But The POTUS Is No Fan Of Rings

Andy Serkis is making Middle Earth great again. The actor was on The Late Show Tuesday night to promote his upcoming movie, War for the Planet of the Apes, but host Stephen Colbert had another film franchise on his mind. Colbert is a huge Lord of the Rings fan, so he jumped on the opportunity […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 6y ago

‘War For The Planet Of The Apes’ Will Have Sequels – ‘This Story Is Caesar,’ Says Producer

War For The Planet Of The Apes will not be the end of the Planet Of The Apes franchise. The producer of the upcoming installment, Peter Chernin revealed in a recent interview that the storyline is all about Caesar and after his arc, there might be new some new angles in the hopeful sequels. After […]

By Nids Prabha | 6y ago

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Leaks Reveal The True Nature Of Supreme Leader Snoke

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has remained shrouded in mystery with only a few rare leaks giving fans a glimpse into what the film, formerly dubbed Episode VIII, might involve as far as plot and characters. Even Daisy Ridley’s own Rey remains a mystery in respect to her parentage, so it’s not surprising that details […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

‘War For The Planet Of The Apes’ Trailer Features Woody Harrelson In A Tribute To Charlton Heston [Video]

A new trailer for War For the Planet of the Apes was just dropped, and while the Matt Reeves-directed sequel brings Andy Serkis back as Caesar, he’s not the center of attention in this teaser. While Caesar is still a favorite, Woody Harrelson joins the franchise, known only as Colonel at this point. Harrelson brings […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

‘Star Wars: Episode 8’ Rumor: Snoke’s Connection To Mandalore Hinted

As the trailer reveal for Star Wars: Episode 8 – The Last Jedi nears, the stream of information about the film consistently flows, the latest of which involves Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis). Supreme Leader Snoke is inarguably one of the most mysterious characters in the new Star Wars trilogy, and so any detail to […]

By Jansen Clark | 6y ago

‘Star Wars Episode 8’ Rumor: How Snoke And Kylo Ren Met, Knights Of Ren’s Origin

As the wait for Star Wars: Episode 8 – The Last Jedi continues, more information about the film and the overall future of the Star Wars franchise comes to light. The latest bit of information has something to do with the ever-mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis). According to some fresh information dug up about […]

By Jansen Clark | 6y ago

‘Star Wars: Episode 8’ Rumor: Non-CGI, Scar-Free Snoke To Be Seen In Battle

When Star Wars: Episode 8 — The Last Jedi is talked about, one of the usual subjects of the conversation is Supreme Leader Snoke — who he is and what his motives are. Thankfully, new details about the enigmatic character have found their way online. Fans will remember that in Star Wars: Episode 7 – […]

By Jansen Clark | 6y ago

‘Star Wars Episode 8’ Rumors: New Book Hints Snoke Is From The Unknown Regions

New details about Star Wars: Episode 8 – The Last Jedi continue to drop as the film’s release closes in. The latest information involves the identity of Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis). The details come from Empire’s End, the latest of the Star Wars: Aftermath novels by Chuck Wendig, which chronicle the events between Star […]

By Jansen Clark | 6y ago

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Star Andy Serkis Reveals Integral Spoiler About Supreme Leader Snoke Identity

Since the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, fans have debated the true identity of Supreme Leader Snoke. Some feel that he is General Plagueis due to the disfigured features, whereas others feel he may be someone else altogether. Disney’s tight-lipped secrecy about all things Star Wars has not helped the rumor […]

By Essel Pratt | 7y ago

‘The Force Awakens’ Actors Talk About Their Villainy As Kylo Ren, Hux, Snoke, And Phasma [Spoilers]

The Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie is coming out next week and according to People, Girls’ Adam Driver, Game of Thrones’ Gwendoline Christie, Harry Potter’s Domhnall Gleeson, and Hobbit’s Andy Serkis spoke in short about their villainous roles. Though one may question who the “real” bad guy is because in The Force Awakens, it […]

By Tony Smejek | 7y ago

Did The ‘Star Wars’ Prequels Reveal ‘The Force Awakens’ Villain Ten Years Ago?

With less than two weeks to go until the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, fans are either clamoring for every detail they can glean about the film or desperately trying to avoid any potential spoilers. Fan theories have been ubiquitous ever since the movie was first announced, and one in particular is garnering […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 7y ago

Who Is Maz Kanata ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Character Played By Lupita Nyong’o?

Who is Maz Kanata, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens character played by Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years A Slave)? Director J.J. Abrams and the Oscar-winning actress share new details about the much-anticipated blockbuster. In the latest Entertainment Weekly issue, fans get treated to new photos and plot details, or at least character details, from Abrams […]

By Patricia Didelot | 7y ago

Andy Serkis Has A Much Bigger Role In ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Than We Thought [Spoilers]

Up until now, Andy Serkis’ role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens hasn’t drawn much attention from fans, but with new revelations emerging from J.J. Abrams today, we just found out that the man responsible for bringing Gollum to the screen is set to play a much bigger role in the upcoming blockbuster than was […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 8y ago

Andy Serkis’ ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Character Revealed

Actor Andy Serkis’ character in Star Wars: The Force Awakens has officially been revealed through an article on the Star Wars website, along with a photo of him filming in motion capture gear. Yesterday, the Star Wars website debuted an interview with famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, who captured the cast of The Force Awakens for […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 8y ago

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer 2 Details Revealed?

The Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer 2 is said to be coming soon, and we have some details of what we can expect to see in the much-awaited clip. To say that the fandom is eagerly expecting the second trailer for the J.J. Abrams production would be the understatement of the century. Therefore, to […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Sequel Gets Delayed

Back in 2011, critics and audiences alike were blown away by Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes. With its stellar character-driven story, groundbreaking motion-capture performance work, and fresh new twist on the mythos, the franchise no one was asking for was successfully rebooted. Director Matt Reeves had his work cut out for him for […]

By Joseph Medina | 8y ago

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Opens In Theaters In Exactly One Year

Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theaters in exactly one year from the time this article was written and most in the fandom cannot wait another day. Director J.J. Abrams ended production on the epic start of the new trilogy last month and the post-production is in full swing at this time, getting the […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

Director Peter Jackson Honored With Star In Hollywood’s ‘Walk Of Fame’ [Photos]

Just prior to the release of the last Middle-Earth film, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, director Peter Jackson was honored with a star in the Hollywood “Walk of Fame” on Monday. Hundreds of fans flocked to watch the proceedings, which were also attended by some of the stars featured in the epic […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

Andy Serkis: Oscar Voters Look Down On Performance Capture Actors

Andy Serkis believes that the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who awards the Oscars, overlooks actors who use performance capture technology because they look down on it. The Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, King Kong, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Avengers: Age Of Ultron actor is widely regarded as the […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 8y ago

‘Star Wars’ Trailer Narrator Confirmed, And It’s Not Who You Think

The Star Wars trailer anticipation has been out of this world, and Friday morning the world was able to wake up from their turkey hangovers to 88 seconds of wild-eyed childhood glory reborn. Of course, after most of us — as in Star Wars fans — watched it four times we began to have debates […]

By Aric Mitchell | 8y ago

‘Star Wars Episode VII’ Filming Ends, Location Revealed & Wrap Party [Photos]

Star Wars Episode VII filming has come to an end, according to revelations on a “Thank You” note sent to cast members. A wrap party video also shows cast and crew celebrating the momentous occasion. According to a report on Star Wars 7 News, the cast and crew — which included director J.J. Abrams, original […]

By Patricia Didelot | 9y ago

‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’ – Andy Serkis’ Trailer Cameo Confirms Black Panther Is Coming Soon

Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer was packed so full of comicy goodness that fans are still digesting everything in it. One thing seems just about certain, though: we’re probably getting a Black Panther movie, and we know because we saw Andy Serkis. The Black Panther, along with Captain Marvel, is a character Marvel fans […]

By Kevin Bostic | 9y ago

Benedict Cumberbatch To Play Another Khan – This Time Shere Khan In ‘The Jungle Book’ – Joined By Cate Blanchett And Christian Bale

Benedict Cumberbatch is the first cast member to be named to Warner Bros.’ version of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved classic The Jungle Book as the greatly feared tiger Shere Khan. Cate Blanchett and Christian Bale and others have now been cast in The Jungle Book: Origins. The Jungle Book‘s Shere Khan will be the second villainous […]

By Terri LaPoint | 9y ago

Simon Pegg Is In The New ‘Star Wars’ Movie, Right? Right?

Simon Pegg is in the new Star Wars film according to Benedict Cumberbatch, or is he? Last weekend, according to Vulture, Cumberbatch let slip at Comic-Con that he’d seen Simon Pegg on the set of Star Wars Episode VII when he visited. That led to an avalanche of rumors over whether or not the Shaun […]

By Scott Falkner | 9y ago

‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies’ Teaser Trailer Released Online [Video]

After The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies teaser trailer made its debut at Comic Con panel in San Diego on Saturday, fans that were not present in Hall H finally have the chance to see what Peter Jackson is calling “The Defining Chapter” is all about. It doesn’t disappoint. Those who have read […]

By Patricia Didelot | 9y ago

Watch ‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies’ Panel Live From San Diego Comic Con

Watch the The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies panel live, directly from Hall-H at the San Diego Comic Con. Peter Jackson is expected to show up at around 10 am PT, along with some other crew and cast members, including Luke Evans (Bard the Bowman) and Benedict Cumberbatch (Smaug). It is anticipated that […]

By Patricia Didelot | 9y ago

‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Incites Oscar Controversy

Following a successful $73 million draw in its first weekend, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes seems to be on everyone’s mind. Currently sitting at 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been getting amazing word of mouth and was even touted here at The Inquisitr as the “most human adaptation yet” for the […]

By Joseph Medina | 9y ago

‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Brings In $73 Million

The next installment of Planet of the Apes films has grossed $73 million in its opening weekend. Dawn of the Planet of the Apesearned $4.1 million from previews on Thursday and $27.7 million on its opening day on Friday, according to Forbes. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, a 20th Century Fox feature, had […]

By Benjamin Simon | 9y ago

‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’: Most Human Adaptation Yet?

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the latest adaptation of the 1963 French science fiction novel La Planète des singes, is much more than just a summer blockbuster. It is predicted to make $70 million over its first weekend despite being pitted against the World Cup finals. Dawn has a talented cast that includes […]

By Echo Fain | 9y ago

‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Is Already Impressing Critics

It looks like Rise of The Planet of The Apes wasn’t a fluke after all. Its sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is already receiving great buzz with the critics. When it was announced no one really expected much from the 2011 film Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but voice actor […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

‘Avengers 2’ Has Casted Andy Serkis

Marvel fans, Avengers 2 has apparently casted Andy Serkis in a role that is still unknown to us. If you don’t know who Andy Serkis is, he is one of the best when it comes to performance capturing acting. Serkis has acted out roles such as: Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Caesar […]

By Victor Moon | 9y ago

Andy ‘Gollum’ Serkis Spills ‘Star Wars’ Details

Andy Serkis, star of Lord of the Rings and the new Planet of the Apes films, recently spoke to SciFiNow about being in the latest Star Wars installment. Probably the most renowned motion capture (green screen) actor working today, Andy Serkis took the relatively new acting technology to a whole new level when he starred […]

By Scott Falkner | 9y ago

‘Star Wars Episode VII’ Newcomer Adam Driver Says It Was ‘Surreal’ To Be Cast By Abrams

Adam Driver grew up watching the George Lucas’ series, so when he got the call telling him he got a role in Star Wars Episode VII, he thought it was “surreal.” That is how most of the young actors chosen to play several roles in the upcoming J.J. Abrams installment feel. Now that the official […]

By Patricia Didelot | 9y ago

Star Wars Episode VII Official Cast Announced: Will Fans Celebrate Or Seethe?

The official Star Wars: Episode VII cast list has been officially revealed on the StarWars.com website. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the new episode in the official saga under the Disney umbrella is bringing together both old and new generations of actors to star in what is one of the most eagerly anticipated sci-fi films in […]

By Jonathan R. Clauson | 9y ago

Andy Serkis To Direct Live Action ‘Jungle Book’

Motion capture actor Andy Serkis knows a thing or two about the jungle, so the fact that he’s directing the live action film Jungle Book isn’t too surprising. It was announced today that Serkis will be heading up the anticipated film. The Warner Bros film based on the book of the same name by Rudyard […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Releases Teaser Trailer [Video]

The next installment of the Apes series has been teased for months, and now we have the first real look at Cesar’s continued journey. The only main person to carry over from the Rise of The Planet of The Apes prequel was the magnificent animator-actor Andy Serkis, who is a pro at acting with motion […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

‘Desolation Of Smaug’ Sneak Peek Premieres At The #HobbitFanEvent

Desolation Of Smaug is picking up the pre-release PR campaign with a new sneak peek clip, which was introduced by director Peter Jackson himself at the #HobbitFanEvent on Monday. Thousands of fans all around the world and online attended the much anticipated event to watch cast members and Jackson answer questions about the upcoming second […]

By Patricia Didelot | 10y ago

‘The Hobbit: Desolation Of Smaug’ Fan Event Announced By Peter Jackson

The Hobbit: Desolation Of Smaug is hosting a huge fan event for November 4, which will be broadcast live from New York, Los Angeles, London, and Wellington, New Zealand, according to director Peter Jackson. Director Peter Jackson took to his Facebook page to let fans know some of the details and The Hobbit website has […]

By Patricia Didelot | 10y ago

‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Synopsis Revealed

An official synopsis has been released for Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, the sequel to 2011’s Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, and it reveals a host of information regarding the film. Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ statement read, “A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 10y ago

Keri Russell Joins ‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’

Keri Russell has joined Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in a role that Variety describes as “the female lead.” The announcement came earlier this week, but little else is know about the character — or any of the characters, for that matter. What is known: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes will […]

By Aric Mitchell | 10y ago

Jason Clarke To Star In ‘Dawn of The Planet of The Apes’

Jason Clarke, an actor who played a pivotal role in this year’s Oscar contender Zero Dark Thirty, is now set to star in the Rise of The Planet of The Apes sequel, Dawn of The Planet of The Apes. What a difference a year makes for the indie actor, who broke out of the pack […]

By Niki Cruz | 10y ago

James Franco Unlikely To Return For ‘Apes’ Sequel

Last year James Franco played second fiddle to Andy Serkis’ Cesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and it worked for the rebooted franchise. As a sequel was announced after its box office success was set, it was obvious that audiences were invested in the journey of the lovable Cesar. For Franco, who […]

By Niki Cruz | 10y ago

Andy Serkis Says Gollum Won’t Be In Next Two ‘Hobbit’ Films

Gollum might be considered the breakout character of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but he’s not as central to the story of The Hobbit. Actor Andy Serkis, who has portrayed Gollum in all four Tolkien films released from Peter Jackson thus far, said that he doesn’t expect his character to show up in Hobbit […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Releases Teaser Image — Kind Of

For those of you who can’t wait to set your eyes on the new Apes sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, you’re in for a treat today. A teaser image was revealed of director Matt Reeve’s upcoming Apes film with the tag line that reads, “Evolutions becomes revolution.” The image, which shows a […]

By Niki Cruz | 11y ago

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Gets A TV Spot [Video]

The Hobbit has debuted a new TV spot, but anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of Stephen Colbert will be slightly disappointed. The film is currently still in production, and it was recently announced that it will be split into three parts. The first, An Unexpected Journey, will feature familiar faces from the original Lord […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

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