Tag: Aquaman
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‘Aquaman’ Director James Wan on the Joys of Working With Patrick Wilson
If James Wan has a muse, it might well be Patrick Wilson, as the pair combine once again for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom which marks their latest collaboration. Wilson returns as Orm, or Ocean Master, the half-brother of Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry, and Wan is delighted to get the chance to once again work…
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‘Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom’ Trailer: James Wan Adds A Pinch Of Horror To His December-Bound Superhero Film
After 2018’s “Aquaman” grossed nearly $1.2 billion dollars, becoming the highest-earning entry in the DC Extended Universe, there was little surprise at the announcement of a sequel. It was a given, an expectation. What makes the prospect of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is the fact that it may very well see James Wan draw…
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‘Aquaman 2’ Director James Wan on Tying Horror Into the Superhero Flick
Over his two decades in Hollywood, filmmaker James Wan has backed some of the most influential horror films in recent memory. His big breakout came with 2004’s Saw, a title that would launch a franchise and a dedicated fandom which has led to a whopping number of follow-up films with the tenth arriving later this…
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Arthur Is a Daddy in More than One Way in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’
After the battle for the throne of Atlantis in Aquaman, it looks like the succession for it will be a lot less complicated following a revelation shown in the new trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, released today, which showed Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry is now not just the King of Atlantis, but also…
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How ‘Aquaman 2’ Incorporated Elements from a Cancelled Spinoff
Back when Aquaman proved to be a big success for Warner Bros., the studio was focused on developing an entire franchise based on the world of Atlantis. One of the proposed ideas for expansion was The Trench, a spinoff focused on the place where the amphibious monsters from the first installment came from. Unfortunately, the…
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James Wan Confronts ‘Aquaman 2’ Reshoot Rumors and Amber Heard Claiming Her Role Was ‘Pared Down’: The Sequel Never Prioritized Mera
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Jeff Nichols Says ‘Alien Nation’ Was Actually An Original Sci-Fi Film That He May Still Make Without That Branding
Jeff Nichols was just at the Telluride Film Festival last weekend for the world premiere of his upcoming film, “The Bikeriders.” And while he was there, the director hopped on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to talk about his new movie, failed pitches for projects like “Aquaman,” and other topics. That includes “Alien Nation,” a…
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Jeff Nichols Says His ‘Aquaman’ Pitch Was Never ‘Feasible’ at DC
Jeff Nichols didn’t waste time treading water when it came to his “Aquaman” pitch to Warner Bros.Back in 2014, Nichols was approached to helm the Dcu installment after his success on indie films “Take Shelter” and “Mud.” However, according to Nichols, his concept for “Aquaman” was not “ever feasible” due to its darker storylines.“I still…
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‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Trilogy Gets New 4K Re-Release
The Dceu days may be numbered, but the universe that director Zack Snyder started all the way back in 2013 has its fair share of gems. This includes Snyder’s own DC trilogy that the director finally got to complete with the four-hour cut of Justice League back in 2021. Now with one film remaining to…
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‘Blue Beetle’ First Reactions Praise Latinx Representation & A “Funny” & “Emotional” Film
The oft-repeated phrase: DC Studios, Warner Bros, and the DC brand have taken a beating within the last 12 months and arguably longer. The company hasn’t had a real hit since “Aquaman” (2018) and basically faced seven bombs or underwhelming showings in a row outside of “Joker” (2019) and “The Batman” (2022), which are arguably…