Tag: Taylor Gates
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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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How ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Is Influenced by ‘Fast and Furious’
Atlantis isn’t the only universe where James Wan has put his abilities as a filmmaker to the test, with the director having left his stamp on a wide array of franchises throughout his career. While fast cars and heists are very different from a lost kingdom underwater, Wan has tried to use everything he learned…
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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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Nicole Kidman Helps Jason Momoa Take Control in ‘Aquaman 2’
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will bring audiences back to Atlantis, where Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) will continue his journey as the King of Atlantis. The titular hero will try to stop a familiar threat while learning what it means to be a good king. But another major character from the first installment will be…
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Why Black Manta is More Dangerous Than Ever in ‘Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom’
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will bring back Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) for another action-packed adventure through the depths of the ocean. But the member of the Justice League won’t be the only character from the first movie to come back for the sequel. Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is ready to take revenge on…