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‘Aquaman’ Is Officially The Biggest DC Movie Ever Released

Aquaman has a lot to be thankful for these days, especially after it was just crowned the highest-earning DC film ever in the worldwide box office. The James Wan-directed film just surpassed Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises to become the biggest DC movie of all time. Box Office Mojo is reporting that the Jason […]

By Caitlin Albers | 4y ago

‘Aquaman 2’ Already In Development, Director James Wan Probably Returning

Aquaman is still in theaters, but the incredible success of the DC comic book film has already led the studio to start working on a sequel for Jason Momoa’s superhero. Despite their eagerness, it seems it will take some convincing to get James Wan back into the director’s chair for the second installment. Warner Bros. […]

By Lea van der Merwe | 4y ago

‘Aquaman’ Director James Wan Calls VFX Oscars Snub ‘A F***ing Disgrace’

Aquaman director James Wan is not impressed with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for overlooking the special effects in his latest superhero film. In mid-December, the academy put out a shortlist of 10 films that will be involved in a “VFX bake-off” to determine the five official nominees for the Best Visual […]

By Ryan Harkness | 4y ago

Apparently James Wan Initially Pitched ‘Aquaman’ As A Horror Monster Movie

James Wan has officially hit the jackpot with his adaptation of DC’s Aquaman, which is set to release December 21, 2018, just in time for the Christmas season. Fans are waiting in much anticipation to catch Jason Momoa as Arthur, aka Aquaman. Alongside Momoa is Amber Heard as Mera, Willem Dafoe as Vulko, Patrick Wilson […]

By Alisha McKinney | 4y ago

‘Aquaman’ Early Reviews Are Hailing It As One Of The Better DC Films

Aquaman hits theaters in one week, and early reviews from critics are getting fans hyped up for the film. The DC Extended Universe film has a lot of weight on its shoulders to help a struggling franchise. DC has only had one success story among critics, with Wonder Woman holding a respectable 93 percent rating […]

By Caitlin Albers | 4y ago

Patrick Wilson From ‘Insidious’ And ‘The Conjuring’ Cast In New Stephen King Horror Project

Deadline recently revealed that Patrick Wilson, star in both Insidious and The Conjuring, is getting ready to take on yet another big role in the horror movie industry. This isn’t news that may excite Wilson fans or horror movie viewers, but those who appreciate the works of Stephen King are in for a treat in […]

By Alisha McKinney | 5y ago

‘Aquaman’ Trailer Not Coming Anytime Soon, Reveals James Wan

Superhero movie enthusiasts have been waiting for a new trailer of Aquaman ever since its filming wrapped up last year. In fact, fans were expecting to see the much-awaited teaser at the recent WonderCon 2018, but nothing was seen. So, in a series of tweets on Saturday, the DC movie’s director James Wan revealed that […]

By Jonnalyn Cortez | 5y ago

‘Annabelle: Creation’ Scores A Big Early Box Office With Premiere

Annabelle: Creation has already outperformed industry projections, even before it’s big Friday premiere on the Thursday previews. As many fans of the horror genre already know, this is a rare milestone for horror in particular, although it is powered by the star power of The Conjuring franchise. It also appears that the Annabelle prequel to […]

By Nick Younker | 6y ago

‘Annabelle: Creation’ Director David F. Sandberg On Connecting Those Dark, Terrifying Dots

The story that branched off from James Wan’s The Conjuring (2013) has literally given Annabelle a life of her own, first with the 2014 offshoot film named after that cursed and possessed doll. Now, a new film brings the doll back to the big screen, but how does Annabelle: Creation fit into the franchise that […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

Amber Heard Proves She’s A ‘True Athlete’ During ‘Aquaman’ Training

Amber Heard is diving back into acting, proving she’s bounced back from her divorce from Johnny Depp, and the actress is proving she has what it takes to swim with the sharks. Starring as Mera in Aquaman, Heard may not be the star of the show, but she is taking her role as Mera seriously. […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

‘The Conjuring’s Crooked Man Spinoff Proves Its Burgeoning Cinematic Universe

Remember the Crooked Man, the very creepy secondary antagonist from The Conjuring 2? Well, word on the street is he is getting his own spinoff film, just like The Conjuring inspired flicks about Annabelle from the first film and the nun from The Conjuring 2. More interesting still is the studio’s reasoning for yet another […]

By Dustin Kemp | 6y ago

‘Annabelle: Creation’ Will Begin The First Horror-Themed Cinematic Universe

Annabelle: Creation, the sequel to 2014’s creepy doll film Anabelle, is coming out on August 11. The title is being directed by a very promising up-and-comer of the horror genre and promises to be creepy, but Annabelle: Creation will be of particular interest to horror fans for one very good reason: it is the movie […]

By Dustin Kemp | 6y ago

‘The Conjuring 3’ Confirmed, Creators Suggest It Will Be A Werewolf Flick

The first two installments in the Conjuring film series about were both extremely successful, both with fans and (much rarer in the horror genre) with critics. The franchise, which follows the case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has spawned multiple spinoff series, including Anabelle, a series following the creepy doll the Warrens […]

By Dustin Kemp | 6y ago

‘Annabelle: Creation’ Trailer Will Scare The Hell Out Of You [Video]

Annabelle: Creation, which was originally titled Annabelle 2 and thought to be a sequel, is actually a prequel to the first film, which was, itself, a prequel to The Conjuring. This new offering may be the scariest installment in the evolving franchise yet. Gary Dauberman is back as writer for Annabelle: Creation, following his success […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

‘Aquaman’ Director Opens Up About Meera And Superhero’s ‘Will They, Won’t They’ Relationship, Talks Influences

James Wan has opened up about the topsy-turvy relationship between Meera and Aquaman that will be at the heart of Aquaman, admitting that the water-crossed lovers don’t exactly see eye to eye when the blockbuster starts off. Wan, who has been tasked with overseeing the origin story for the nautical superhero because of his work […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 7y ago

‘Lights Out’ Box Office At 900 Percent Profit

Lights Out and other cheaply made horror films continue to be favorites of major studios in spite of the fact that they seldom spend longer than one week at the top of the box office charts. In the case of the new horror-thriller, which was based on a short film, it never even reached number […]

By Aric Mitchell | 7y ago

‘Saw: Legacy’ Has An Official Release Date And Details As The Horror Franchise Receives New Life

In 2010, the world witnessed what they thought was the end of Jigsaw and his demonic puppet in Saw 3D: The Final Chapter, but it’s hard to ever truly finish things in the horror genre. It was rumored earlier this year that another film would hit the franchise, and that has now been confirmed as […]

By Danny Cox | 7y ago

‘SAW 8’: Official Title, Writers, Producers, And Filming Dates Finally Announced

Saw 8, or Saw: Legacy, as it has officially been named, it finally moving forward! Last night, Movie Pilot reported some information about the movie it dug up from files belonging to a film agency in Toronto called IATSE 873. The information reconfirms that Saw 8 is happening, and the report points out that it […]

By Dustin Kemp | 7y ago

‘The Conjuring 3’: James Wan Talks Plot, Hints Threequel Will Be A Werewolf Flick

James Wan, director or the first and second Conjuring films, recently sat down with IGN to discuss ideas for The Conjuring 3, and he revealed that he does have a specific concept in mind. Hint: the new concept may be more phantasmical than what The Conjuring fans are used to. https://twitter.com/creepypuppet/status/748998812967067648 Luckily for Wan, the […]

By Dustin Kemp | 7y ago

‘The Conjuring 3’ Moving Forward To The 1980s [Video]

The Conjuring franchise has been making massive box office returns over the past several years, and now that The Conjuring 3 is being touted, director James Wan has added some key insight as to what fans can expect. As most The Conjuring fans already know, the films have been based off the case files of […]

By Nick Younker | 7y ago

‘The Conjuring 2’ Getting A New Spinoff Film [Video]

The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist has done so well at the box office that the studio has already greenlit a spinoff film about the nun in the paranormal horror movie. This will not be the first time that The Conjuring franchise has made a spinoff of its major hit maker films from James Wan. […]

By Nick Younker | 7y ago

‘The Conjuring 2’ Makes Bank, Proves True Horror Is Back [Video]

The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist is much more than just a horror movie. The Conjuring franchise has singlehandedly revived a sub-genre favorite that was perhaps most prominent in the 1970s when movies like The Amityville, Haunting, The Entity, and The Exorcist ruled the world. First of all, the horror of The Conjuring 2 is […]

By Nick Younker | 7y ago

‘The Conjuring 2’: The Big Twist And A Main Character Were Only Added In Post-Production [SPOILERS]

The Conjuring 2 has been in theaters for over a week now, and behind-the-scenes information about the film is starting to pour in. Maybe the most interesting tidbit that has been revealed, though, is that an astonishingly large portion of what made The Conjuring 2 so successful, including the movie’s primary plot twist and one […]

By Dustin Kemp | 7y ago

James Wan Explains Why Superhero Movies Are So Popular

The superhero genre has now become the most dominant in Hollywood, a fact that was underlined earlier this summer when Captain America: Civil War’s $1.142 billion gross pushed the Marvel Cinematic Universe beyond the $10 billion mark. But why has the superhero genre become so popular? Director James Wan has a theory, and since he […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 7y ago

James Wan Chose To Direct ‘Aquaman’ Over ‘The Flash’ Because He Had More Creative Input

Whatever your stance on the genre, superhero movies are doing phenomenal business. Raking in billions at the box office and changing the lives of comic book readers all around the world, modern technology has allowed millions of people to see their heroes come to life on the cinema screen. With such a genre comes the […]

By Stuart Keane | 7y ago

‘The Conjuring 2’ Director James Wan Can Scare Anyone [Video]

The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist is poised to hit theaters this Friday with some extreme momentum heading into the film. Not only is it following in the original film’s footsteps, but director James Wan has returned for the sophomore release in The Conjuring franchise. Ha, during a #Conjuring2 screening. 1 of the most rewarding […]

By Nick Younker | 7y ago

‘The Conjuring 2’ Director James Wan Is Worried About The Sequel’s Impact

James Wan became a household name with Saw in 2004 and since then, he’s become a favorite among horror fans for the long-running Saw series and for such films as Insidious (2010) and The Conjuring (2013), but the director confesses that sequels have never been his strong suit. Wan now reveals feeling a measure of […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

‘The Conjuring 2’ Recordings Released, Listening ‘Can Be Dangerous’

New The Conjuring 2 recordings have been released, which are said to have “inspired the true events” upon which the upcoming film is based. The Conjuring 2 is without question the most anticipated horror movie of 2016, and to feed into the fan excitement, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have shared a new […]

By Chris Crum | 7y ago

‘Captain America: Civil War’ Box Office Success Causes Ripples For ‘Justice League’ Movie

Captain America: Civil War may have divided the Marvel Universe’s heroes, pitting them against each other in a brother-on-brother slugfest. But its box office success and critical acclaim has only strengthened Marvel Studios’ stranglehold on the shared universe superhero movies. As detailed by Forbes, Captain America: Civil War has zoomed past Batman V Superman in […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

James Wan’s ‘The Conjuring 2’ Releases New Teaser-Trailer Featurette [Video]

The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist, from director James Wan, has officially released a new teaser-trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel to the mega-hit horror film from 2013. What is especially unique about The Conjuring franchise is that they are supposedly based on true stories, from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Warrens […]

By Nick Younker | 7y ago

‘Aquaman’ Movie Director James Wan Might Leave Crumbling DC Movie Universe

The Aquaman Movie might soon be seeking a new director. Rumors are swirling that James Wan may depart. The Aquaman movie might soon follow behind The Flash movie’s change of leadership. The DC cinematic universe is experiencing a crisis of confidence. Not only are directors hesitating to take charge of films, but producer Warner Bros. […]

By Colin Fredericson | 7y ago

DC Extended Universe Crisis? ‘Aquaman’ Director James Wan Might Quit, Days After Seth Grahame-Smith Departed ‘The Flash’

All is not well with the DC Extended Universe. Following on from Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice‘s poor performance, both critically and financially, there has been plenty of discussions about the future of Warner Bros’ expanding cinematic universe, which will be based on their DC Comics properties. But whether the studio like it or […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 7y ago

Zack Snyder On The Outs With DC, Warner: New ‘Justice League’ Boss Could Be Coming

Zack Snyder has been one of the most polarizing filmmakers in recent history with two warring camps arguing that he’s anywhere from a genius to a talentless hack that has no ability to tell a coherent story. Those in the former camp will point to the visuals in each of the man’s films and comment […]

By Aric Mitchell | 7y ago

James Wan’s ‘Lights Out’ And ‘The Conjuring 2’ Trailers Debut At WonderCon [WATCH]

New Line was reportedly one of the few movie studios representing at WonderCon over the weekend in Los Angeles, and this sister arm of Warner Bros. brought James Wan – director of its upcoming The Conjuring 2 and producer of Lights Out to help debut new trailers for both films. According to The Hollywood Reporter, […]

By Ny MaGee | 7y ago

‘MacGyver’ Returning To Both Big And Small Screens In A New CBS Pilot And A Lionsgate Film

From the popular series that aired from 1985 to 1992, the term to “MacGyver” something was born. There’s a whole generation of viewers out there who may have heard the saying before but are more than likely unfamiliar with how it came about or what it means, and that could be about to change. According […]

By Charlinda Robinson | 7y ago

‘MacGyver’ Returning To TV With ‘Furious 7’ Director James Wan

The action adventure series MacGyver is on its way back to television without original star Richard Dean Anderson. The project is in the works at CBS, and Furious 7 director James Wan is attached as a producer. MacGyver originally aired on ABC between 1985 and 1992, but ABC didn’t actually produce or own the show. […]

By Jeremy Laukkonen | 8y ago

‘Mortal Kombat’: The Movie Is Back With Some Hollywood Aces

It is the 20th anniversary of Mortal Kombat: The Movie, and the franchise as a whole is just as strong now as it ever was. To celebrate, Hollywood has finally decided to make a concerted effort to bring the cinema arm of the franchise back to its former glory. Furious 7 director James Wan has […]

By Matt Zaffina | 8y ago

‘Mortal Kombat’: Director James Wan To Produce Reboot Of Film Based On Video Game

James Wan may have his hands busy directing Aquaman, but he already has his eyes on another project. He is reportedly in talks to step in as producer for a reboot of Mortal Kombat which will be brought from Warner Bros. New Line Productions. This wouldn’t be a sequel to either of the first two […]

By Danny Cox | 8y ago

‘Insidious: Chapter 3’ Is Here, And It’s Getting Surprisingly Strong Reviews

Insidious: Chapter 3, the latest entry in the PG-13 horror series created by Furious 7 director James Wan, hits theaters Friday (June 5), and by most accounts, it is a return to form that manages to keep audiences off-guard. Wan has stepped away from the series at this point. (Aquaman is keeping him plenty busy.) […]

By Aric Mitchell | 8y ago

Can ‘Aquaman’ Shed His ‘Lameness’ Stigma With James Wan’s Help?

News came in earlier this week that director James Wan (Saw, Insidious) has signed on to direct the live-action Aquaman film, which will star Jason Momoa as the title character. Taking a more active role in the creative process, Wan is rumored to also be involved in supervising Aquaman’s writing with Kurt Johnstad penning the […]

By Edward VKanty | 8y ago

‘Fast & Furious 7’ Gets Renamed? Here’s The New Title, Poster And Plot Details

Fast and Furious 7 has officially been renamed! Universal Pictures recently announced that the seventh installment of the hit Fast & Furious franchise will not be Fast and Furious 7 after all, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The new movie title basically drops the “Fast” and leaves the “Furious” – Furious 7. Along with confirming […]

By Jonathan Franks | 9y ago

‘Annabelle’ Trailer Is Here, Because Sleep Is Overrated

Prepare to never sleep again, as the first trailer for Annabelle has hit, courtesy of Warner Bros and New Line Cinema. Annabelle, if you recall, was that creepy-as-all-get-out doll that was featured in the opening of last summer’s horror hit, The Conjuring. That film opened with two girls seeking help from real life paranormal investigators […]

By Jon Hueber | 9y ago

‘Saw 8’ In Development At Lionsgate

Since the folks at Lionsgate don’t want to turn their back on a certified box office cash cow, the studio is reportedly putting Saw 8 into development. The last installment of the popular horror franchise arrived in theaters back in 2010. According to Worst Previews, the movie ended up making approximately $136 million on a […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

‘Fast And Furious 7’: Lucas Black Joins Cast, Vin Diesel Shares New Image [Photo]

Vin Diesel is just as excited as you are about Fast and Furious 7. To show you how pumped he is for the upcoming flick, the actor shared some brand new footage from the set of the sequel. Production is presently underway on Universal Pictures’ insanely popular franchise. Since the last installment was a huge […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

‘Insidious 2’ Producer Hopes James Wan Will Return For Another Sequel

Insidious: Chapter 2 producer Jason Blum is hoping that acclaimed horror director James Wan will seriously consider returning for another sequel. The follow-up to the filmmaker’s 2010 box office hit surprised everyone by amassing $41 million in ticket sales over the weekend. Since the movie only cost $5 million to make, Blum obviously wants to […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

‘Fast And Furious 7’ Puts Djimon Hounsou Behind The Wheel

Djimon Hounsou is the latest addition to the Fast and Furious 7 cast. Production is reportedly underway on the next installment of Universal’s box office cash cow. To make sure the film has as much talent in front of the camera as it can possible contain, producers have tapped the Blood Diamond star for a […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

James Wan Quitting Horror After ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’

The Conjuring director James Wan is currently one of the strongest directors working in the horror genre. However, his days of crafting scary movies are drawing to a close. The filmmaker is currently promoting his upcoming horror flick Insidious: Chapter 2. Although he’s made a career out of terrifying the masses, Wan recently said he’s […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Fast And Furious 7 Poster Making The Rounds Online [Photo]

Are you excited for next year’s Fast and Furious 7? If you need a little cinematic fuel to get you pumped about the sequel, then feast your eyes on an early poster for the upcoming flick. Director James Wan seems nothing short of excited about taking the reins for the next installment of Universal’s powerhouse […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Denzel Washington Turned Down ‘Fast And Furious 7’ [Rumor]

Denzel Washington reportedly turned down a small role in the upcoming sequel Fast and Furious 7. Every once in a while the Tony Award-winning actor will dip his toes in the world of action. Washington’s latest cinematic endeavor finds him shooting a plethora of bad guys alongside Mark Wahlberg. However, apparently Denzel Washington wasn’t interested […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ International Trailer Arrives Online [Video]

The international trailer for Insidious: Chapter 2 has arrived online. If you’re still having trouble falling asleep after watching The Conjuring, then you may not want to check out the latest offering from James Wan. The guy really knows how to generate serious scares, and his latest cinematic offering doesn’t appear to pull any spectral […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

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