Christmas and Halloween reign supreme in terms of holiday-themed horror to the point that every other holiday pales in comparison when it comes to horror offerings. Easter does have a few selections to offer, but many of them don’t lean into any familiar holiday motifs. Then there are the horror films that get lumped in simply because the villain bears likeness to the Easter bunny. It can be slim pickings. That’s okay, though, because we really only need one solid horror movie to celebrate Easter with. One that isn’t afraid to spill some Easter bunny blood.
Critters 2: The Main Course is that definitive Easter horror movie.
Co-written by David Twohy (Warlock, Pitch Black) and director Mick Garris (The Stand, Masters of Horror), Critters 2 makes clever use of the holiday as a means to implement those remaining Crite eggs stashed away in a barn from the end of Critters.
Critters 2: The Main Course is that definitive Easter horror movie.
Co-written by David Twohy (Warlock, Pitch Black) and director Mick Garris (The Stand, Masters of Horror), Critters 2 makes clever use of the holiday as a means to implement those remaining Crite eggs stashed away in a barn from the end of Critters.
- 3/26/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
I find it ironic how despite existing on a planet where pretty much every living thing originated in the ocean, one of humanity’s most widespread fears is thalassophobia – the fear of the deep ocean. Whether it’s some form of genetic memory that continues to haunt our species or a natural reaction to witnessing one of the deadliest ecosystems in the world, it’s no surprise storytellers have been taking advantage of this fear for millennia.
And while Jaws obviously dominates the conversation when it comes to underwater horror in film, there are still some intrepid filmmakers that dare to explore other kinds of sea-borne thrills. For example, Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin’s upcoming Deep Water looks like it’s going to take us on another roller-coaster ride directly into shark-infested waters. However, since there’s still no official release date, we’ve decided to come up...
And while Jaws obviously dominates the conversation when it comes to underwater horror in film, there are still some intrepid filmmakers that dare to explore other kinds of sea-borne thrills. For example, Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin’s upcoming Deep Water looks like it’s going to take us on another roller-coaster ride directly into shark-infested waters. However, since there’s still no official release date, we’ve decided to come up...
- 3/13/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood), House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year), the awesomeness of Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, the leg smashing in the Stephen King adaptation Misery, three separate moments from John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, the “Jason vs. Tina” battle in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, and the “all hell breaks loose” sequence from the start of Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake,
Directed by David Twohy, who also crafted the screenplay with Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat, Pitch Black has the following synopsis: A deep space transporter crash-lands on a desolate planet circled by three suns. Among the survivors are pilot Carolyn Fry, mystic Abu `Imam’ al-Walid, cop William J Johns and convicted criminal Richard B Riddick, and their first...
Directed by David Twohy, who also crafted the screenplay with Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat, Pitch Black has the following synopsis: A deep space transporter crash-lands on a desolate planet circled by three suns. Among the survivors are pilot Carolyn Fry, mystic Abu `Imam’ al-Walid, cop William J Johns and convicted criminal Richard B Riddick, and their first...
- 2/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Vin Diesel's Riddick movies are an unusual franchise, driven by Diesel's love for the character and a desire to explore his world with series director David Twohy. Each entry is wildly different from the others, spanning different genres and even mediums, with a short detour into animation for "Riddick: Dark Fury." Riddick himself is a fun sci-fi creation, the last surviving member of an alien warrior race called Furyans, with reflective eyes that see in the dark. But where should newcomers to the franchise start, and what order should they watch the "Riddick" flicks in?
Thankfully the answer is fairly simple, dear reader, though which entries work best might vary from viewer to viewer. "Pitch Black" seems to be fairly universally beloved, but the other "Riddick" entries received more mixed receptions yet have their own cult followings. The movies are possible to enjoy on their own but might be a little confusing,...
Thankfully the answer is fairly simple, dear reader, though which entries work best might vary from viewer to viewer. "Pitch Black" seems to be fairly universally beloved, but the other "Riddick" entries received more mixed receptions yet have their own cult followings. The movies are possible to enjoy on their own but might be a little confusing,...
- 12/26/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The 2000s was a strange time for genre filmmaking and especially science fiction. While sci-fi cinema was in theory thriving, that was mainly thanks to the presence of franchises that were, in fact, their own mini-genres (like Star Wars and Star Trek). Then there were superhero films, always sort of a cousin to sci-fi, with the X-Men and Spider-Man series both exploding and the Marvel Cinematic Universe making its debut with Iron Man (2008) just as the decade came to a close.
But there were some top-shelf literary adaptations as well. Steven Spielberg’s A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001) was a flawed yet powerful expansion of a Brian Aldiss story while his War of the Worlds (2005) and Minority Report (2002) were outstanding takes on classic tales from H.G. Wells and Philip K. Dick (there might have been no sci-fi filmmaker more consistent at the time than The Beard). Other remakes or adaptations,...
But there were some top-shelf literary adaptations as well. Steven Spielberg’s A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001) was a flawed yet powerful expansion of a Brian Aldiss story while his War of the Worlds (2005) and Minority Report (2002) were outstanding takes on classic tales from H.G. Wells and Philip K. Dick (there might have been no sci-fi filmmaker more consistent at the time than The Beard). Other remakes or adaptations,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Back in 2021, I started a recurring column here on Bloody Disgusting called The Silver Lining, where I’d try to find the good parts of movies that were generally considered “bad.” Not only did I have a lot of fun looking back on less-appreciated films while finding hidden nuggets of entertainment where there should only have been schlock, but these articles also taught me to take in the good with the bad when watching genre pictures that at least tried to do something different.
I was reminded of this lesson while revisiting Warlock: The Armageddon this past week, as I believe this strange little film contains both the best and the worst moments of the Warlock franchise in an unexpected blend of sheer creative madness and aggressively bland characters. That’s why I’d like to invite you to join us on our second foray into the Warlock series retrospective...
I was reminded of this lesson while revisiting Warlock: The Armageddon this past week, as I believe this strange little film contains both the best and the worst moments of the Warlock franchise in an unexpected blend of sheer creative madness and aggressively bland characters. That’s why I’d like to invite you to join us on our second foray into the Warlock series retrospective...
- 10/31/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Despite how prevalent they are in spooky media, you’d be surprised at how rare it used to be for traditionally recognizable witches to be the main antagonists in scary movies. Sure, we got the eerie crones of the pseudo-documentary Haxan and even a dancing coven in Suspiria, but for the longest time, witches were relegated to humorous stereotypes akin to the Sanderson Sisters rather than anything truly terrifying. It’s only recently that modern classics like The Witch and Gretel and Hansel have made potions and broomsticks scary again, revisiting the disturbing origins of these myths in ways that genre films of the 20th century simply couldn’t handle.
There are a few exceptions to this rule, however, and one of my favorites just so happens to be a bizarre trilogy that dared to ask what would happen if a potion-brewing maniac from the early days of America found himself transported to modern times.
There are a few exceptions to this rule, however, and one of my favorites just so happens to be a bizarre trilogy that dared to ask what would happen if a potion-brewing maniac from the early days of America found himself transported to modern times.
- 10/23/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
It's safe to say that Vin Diesel is an actor who has made the most out of every single opportunity given to him. From voicing Groot in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise -- a role that requires him to say just three words over and over again most of the time (and in multiple languages) -- to leading the "Fast & Furious" series as Dom Toretto, Diesel has generated more than $14 billion at the box office through the movies he's starred in. Yet, it is a modest, mid-budget hit from a decade ago that remains arguably the most fascinating thing he's ever done. With 2013's "Riddick," Diesel used every tool at his disposal to bring a passion project to fruition.
In...
It's safe to say that Vin Diesel is an actor who has made the most out of every single opportunity given to him. From voicing Groot in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise -- a role that requires him to say just three words over and over again most of the time (and in multiple languages) -- to leading the "Fast & Furious" series as Dom Toretto, Diesel has generated more than $14 billion at the box office through the movies he's starred in. Yet, it is a modest, mid-budget hit from a decade ago that remains arguably the most fascinating thing he's ever done. With 2013's "Riddick," Diesel used every tool at his disposal to bring a passion project to fruition.
In...
- 9/3/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Clockwise from top left: A Thousand And One (Focus Features), A Million Miles Away (Amazon), Red Eye (DreamWorks), Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (MGM) Image: The A.V. Club
As the SAG and WGA strikes drag on and bring movie production to a halt, the studios have started to delay theatrical...
As the SAG and WGA strikes drag on and bring movie production to a halt, the studios have started to delay theatrical...
- 8/29/2023
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
The FugitiveScreenshot: Warner Bros./YouTube
Director Andrew Davis has plenty of films to his credit, including the massive family hit Holes and the highly regarded Michael Douglas thriller A Perfect Murder, but he’s more than happy to mostly be known as “the guy who directed The Fugitive.” And no wonder.
Director Andrew Davis has plenty of films to his credit, including the massive family hit Holes and the highly regarded Michael Douglas thriller A Perfect Murder, but he’s more than happy to mostly be known as “the guy who directed The Fugitive.” And no wonder.
- 8/4/2023
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
When Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert sat down at the end of 1993 to pick their 10 favorite movies of the year, they largely selected prestige, Oscar-bait films like The Piano, The Age of Innocence, The Joy Luck Club, and Schindler’s List. They skipped nearly all of the big multiplex hits of the year, including Jurassic Park, Sleepless in Seattle, and Mrs. Doubtfire, making an exception only for The Fugitive. It’s an honor they didn’t give to Die Hard in 1988, The Terminator in 1984, Aliens in 1986, or many other great action movies of the VHS era.
- 7/29/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
When it comes to adapting a classic TV show to the big screen, it doesn’t get much better than Andrew Davis’ The Fugitive. Indeed, the third highest-grossing film of 1993 proved to be a monumental critical and commercial hit that earned more than $370 million globally and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. In addition to Tommy Lee Jones winning an Oscar for his indelible supporting turn as U.S. Marshall Sam Gerard, the film still boasts some of the most impressive action set pieces and stunning practical FX on record. The movie succeeds on multiple levels as a riveting manhunt thriller, an engrossing murder mystery, a compelling redemption story, an FX-driven action-adventure, and of course, a faithful TV adaptation that both honors the spirit of the original and also pushes the narrative forward into daring, unpredictable territory. Yet, for as nearly perfect a film as The Fugitive remains to this day,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
The 1963 TV series "The Fugitive" was a massive success in its initial four-season run, and became something of a pop cultural touchstone. The premise was a grabber: Dr. Richard Kimble (David Janssen) has been arrested and convicted for the murder of his wife, a crime he didn't commit. Dr. Kimble slips the authorities and goes on the lam, eager to track down the real killer and prove his innocence. All he knew was that the killer had one arm. On Dr. Kimble's tail -- the Javert to his Valjean -- was Lieutenant Philip Gerard (Barry Morse), who didn't much care if Kimble was guilty or innocent; he merely sought to apprehend him and let the law work itself out.
30 years later, "The Fugitive" would be adapted into a massively successful and acclaimed feature film starring Harrison Ford as Kimble and Tommy Lee Jones as the re-named Sam Gerard, a U.
30 years later, "The Fugitive" would be adapted into a massively successful and acclaimed feature film starring Harrison Ford as Kimble and Tommy Lee Jones as the re-named Sam Gerard, a U.
- 5/15/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Vin Diesel has two movies coming out this month. He has provided the voice of Groot for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (read our review Here), and he’s back in the role of Dominic Toretto for Fast X. But while he’s attending events and doing press to promote those projects, he’s also looking forward to getting to work with writer/director David Twohy on Riddick: Furya, the fourth film in their Riddick franchise. He has shared Furyan concept art on his Instagram account before, and now he has unveiled another piece of concept art. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Riddick: Furya will be a continuation of the sci-fi action franchise that began with the creature feature Pitch Black back in 2000. That was followed by the epic The Chronicles of Riddick, which underperformed at the box office in 2004, so they reduced...
Riddick: Furya will be a continuation of the sci-fi action franchise that began with the creature feature Pitch Black back in 2000. That was followed by the epic The Chronicles of Riddick, which underperformed at the box office in 2004, so they reduced...
- 5/2/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
When "Alien 3" was released in 1992, it was roundly bashed by critics, met with uproar by fans, and later disowned by its director, David Fincher. Despite this, the troubled production and intrigue around Fincher's original vision have made it a constant source of fascination for "Alien" aficionados. One of the many subplots was the input of David Twohy, one of several writers involved in the film and whose biggest contribution was the setting of a prison planet populated by shaven-headed criminals.
Things didn't work out for Twohy on "Alien 3," but he got a chance to revisit that idea when he was offered the chance to rework and direct a screenplay that bore similarities to the "Alien" movies. Its most interesting character would become a vicious criminal named Richard B. Riddick, recaptured after busting out from a maximum security prison, perhaps not unlike the one in the much-maligned third...
Things didn't work out for Twohy on "Alien 3," but he got a chance to revisit that idea when he was offered the chance to rework and direct a screenplay that bore similarities to the "Alien" movies. Its most interesting character would become a vicious criminal named Richard B. Riddick, recaptured after busting out from a maximum security prison, perhaps not unlike the one in the much-maligned third...
- 4/16/2023
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Critters 2: The Main Course was Written by Matthew Pejkovic, Narrated by Tyler Nichols, Produced by John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Viewed by many as a low-budget rip-off of Gremlins, the 1986 sci-fi horror film Critters was a box-office success that spawned a film franchise. Critters 2: The Main Course (watch it Here), could not repeat the success of the first film, yet has gone on to become a cult favourite that marked the directorial debut of Mick Garris, the legendary horror filmmaker who took on the task of continuing the adventures of small yet deadly carnivorous aliens who eat their way through small town America. This time, however, box-office expectations were placed on the shoulders of the young filmmaker who found his first foray into directing a challenging yet educational experience, resulting in what Garris would later...
Viewed by many as a low-budget rip-off of Gremlins, the 1986 sci-fi horror film Critters was a box-office success that spawned a film franchise. Critters 2: The Main Course (watch it Here), could not repeat the success of the first film, yet has gone on to become a cult favourite that marked the directorial debut of Mick Garris, the legendary horror filmmaker who took on the task of continuing the adventures of small yet deadly carnivorous aliens who eat their way through small town America. This time, however, box-office expectations were placed on the shoulders of the young filmmaker who found his first foray into directing a challenging yet educational experience, resulting in what Garris would later...
- 4/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Because we love theming everything around horror and Easter arrives this weekend, this week’s streaming picks belong to horror movies perfect for your holiday viewing.
These five titles center around Easter yet explore the holiday in vastly different ways, from discomforting folk horror to raucous horror comedies – and of course, creepy bunnies.
Here’s where to watch these five Easter horror movies on streaming.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Critters 2 – Hoopla, Tubi
If there’s a quintessential Easter horror movie to watch this week, it’s Critters 2. Plucky hero Brad (Scott Grimes) returns to the small town of Grover’s Bend to visit Grandma just in time for the town’s Easter celebration. Too bad someone mixed up Crite eggs for regular Easter eggs. The pint-sized critters set their sights on the Easter bunny before letting loose their insatiable appetite on the town. Think...
These five titles center around Easter yet explore the holiday in vastly different ways, from discomforting folk horror to raucous horror comedies – and of course, creepy bunnies.
Here’s where to watch these five Easter horror movies on streaming.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Critters 2 – Hoopla, Tubi
If there’s a quintessential Easter horror movie to watch this week, it’s Critters 2. Plucky hero Brad (Scott Grimes) returns to the small town of Grover’s Bend to visit Grandma just in time for the town’s Easter celebration. Too bad someone mixed up Crite eggs for regular Easter eggs. The pint-sized critters set their sights on the Easter bunny before letting loose their insatiable appetite on the town. Think...
- 4/3/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last month, it was announced that Vin Diesel and writer/director David Twohy are about ready to get rolling on Riddick: Furya, the fourth film in the Riddick franchise and a project that Diesel has been regularly mentioning pretty much ever since the third movie was released ten years ago, doing his best to keep the Riddick hype alive. His efforts must be working, because shortly after last month’s announcement all three of the previous Riddick movies cracked the Netflix top 10 in the United States. Pop Culture reported that, at one point, the Riddick movies were ranking in the top 10 in reverse order: “Riddick stands at number four, Chronicles of Riddick at number seven and Pitch Black at number nine.” So Diesel took to Instagram to celebrate the Netflix success of the films while mentioning that he’s working to get Riddick 4 into production.
Riddick: Furya will be...
Riddick: Furya will be...
- 3/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
If you’re looking for a snapshot of the top 10 most-watched movies streaming on Netflix in the US, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered the current list of the most popular films on the streaming service, along with a brief synopsis and information on who stars in each movie. Did your favorite crack the top 10 on Netflix right now?
Currently, the top 10 movies on Netflix in the US are:
The Chronicles of Riddick The Hunger Games: Catching Fire The Hunger Games The Magician’s Elephant Riddick Sing 2 Minions: The Rise of Gru Luther: The Fallen Sun Dragged Across Concrete I See You 10 ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ (2004)
Director: David Twohy
Cast: Vin Diesel, Thandiwe Newton, Karl Urban, Alexa Davalos, Colm Feore
Runtime: 1h 59m | Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Related: All The Riddick Movies in Order of Release Date [How to Watch]
IMDb – Rating: 6.6/10 | Popularity: 1,112 | Metascore: 38
The renowned criminal Richard Bruno...
Currently, the top 10 movies on Netflix in the US are:
The Chronicles of Riddick The Hunger Games: Catching Fire The Hunger Games The Magician’s Elephant Riddick Sing 2 Minions: The Rise of Gru Luther: The Fallen Sun Dragged Across Concrete I See You 10 ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ (2004)
Director: David Twohy
Cast: Vin Diesel, Thandiwe Newton, Karl Urban, Alexa Davalos, Colm Feore
Runtime: 1h 59m | Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Related: All The Riddick Movies in Order of Release Date [How to Watch]
IMDb – Rating: 6.6/10 | Popularity: 1,112 | Metascore: 38
The renowned criminal Richard Bruno...
- 3/27/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Alert! Contains spoilers for new viewers of The Riddick movies. The Riddick franchise currently consists of three live-action movies, Pitch Black (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), and Riddick (2013). In what began as a moderate-budget science fiction space Western movie, the Riddick franchise became one of Vin Diesel’s most successful film franchises. So far, all of the franchise’s movies have centered around the adventures of its anti-hero, Riddick (Vin Diesel). The first movie, Pitch Black, was written by David Twohy and the Wheat Brothers. With the relative success of Pitch Black, two sequels were developed. However, only Twohy developed,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
In the 2000 film "Pitch Black," star Vin Diesel plays a convict being transported to a prison on a spaceship when it's damaged and lands on a desert planet. Though it looks deserted and continually bathed in light, there are dangerous creatures there that come out only in the dark. That would be fine ... if an eclipse wasn't happening. The crew and passengers, including an Imam and his followers, a person looking for a new home, a bounty hunter, and an antique dealer, now have to fight off these creatures, and not everyone survives.
The film was a sleeper hit, making $53 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. The film spawned two sequels, "The Chronicles of Riddick" in 2004 and "Riddick" in 2013. Both films also starred Diesel, with David Twohy directing all three. According to a 2002 story from Variety, Twohy wasn't originally going to direct the sequels, but...
The film was a sleeper hit, making $53 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. The film spawned two sequels, "The Chronicles of Riddick" in 2004 and "Riddick" in 2013. Both films also starred Diesel, with David Twohy directing all three. According to a 2002 story from Variety, Twohy wasn't originally going to direct the sequels, but...
- 3/10/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Officially announced just a couple weeks back, Vin Diesel will return in Riddick: Furya, the upcoming fourth installment in the Riddick franchise that’s being directed by David Twohy.
In the new film, Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers.
But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
David Twohy‘s 2000 film Pitch Black was our introduction to Vin Diesel as an action star, and the actor of course went on reprise the role of monster-killer Richard B. Riddick in 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick and most recently, 2013’s Riddick. All three films are coming to Netflix in March 2023, we’ve learned this week, just in time for the fourth movie’s announcement.
In the new film, Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers.
But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
David Twohy‘s 2000 film Pitch Black was our introduction to Vin Diesel as an action star, and the actor of course went on reprise the role of monster-killer Richard B. Riddick in 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick and most recently, 2013’s Riddick. All three films are coming to Netflix in March 2023, we’ve learned this week, just in time for the fourth movie’s announcement.
- 2/23/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Vin Diesel's career has grown exponentially since he first played the goggle-wearing badass, Richard B. Riddick, in the 2000 sci-fi film, "Pitch Black." That movie, along with the two other "Riddick" features after it, was written and directed by David Twohy. The first film, however, was much smaller in scale than its predecessor, 2004's "The Chronicles of Riddick." "Pitch Black" had a 23 million budget and focused on a small group of survivors trying not to get eaten by dark-loving creatures inhabiting the planet they crash landed on. "Chronicles," by comparison, had a whopping 105 million budget and was an sci-fi extravaganza full of planet-wide battles, a lot of CGI, and had Diesel coming to the aid of Judi Dench and her people who are being invaded by a cult-like empire called the Necromongers. The sequel barely made more than it cost worldwide, making it a definitive failure.
The studio greenlit the epic sequel,...
The studio greenlit the epic sequel,...
- 2/19/2023
- by Vanessa Armstrong
- Slash Film
We all know Vin Diesel loves "da movies". We also know he's a fan of franchises. But before he got behind the wheel of the Fast & Furious films or into the voice booth for Guardians' Groot, he was Richard B. Riddick in 2000's breakout sci-fi hit Pitch Black more than 20 years (and two sequels) later, he's returning to the role for Riddick: Furya.
David Twohy, who co-wrote and directed Pitch Black and oversaw lesser 2004 sequel The Chronicles Of Riddick and return to stripped-back creature-feature roots Riddick in 2013, is once more pulling double duty, with Diesel set to star once more as the night vision-enhanced tough nut Riddick.
Following years of teases on particularly Diesel's social media, Riddick: Furya is coming together, its rights out for sale. There's no mention of regular distributor Universal, but a chance the studio will be involved down the line.
According to Deadline, the story...
David Twohy, who co-wrote and directed Pitch Black and oversaw lesser 2004 sequel The Chronicles Of Riddick and return to stripped-back creature-feature roots Riddick in 2013, is once more pulling double duty, with Diesel set to star once more as the night vision-enhanced tough nut Riddick.
Following years of teases on particularly Diesel's social media, Riddick: Furya is coming together, its rights out for sale. There's no mention of regular distributor Universal, but a chance the studio will be involved down the line.
According to Deadline, the story...
- 2/13/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
While Vin Diesel is the face and voice for Universal’s massively popular “Fast & Furious” films, he also has the sci-fi franchise “Riddick.” The trilogy, so far, has focused on a murderous space convict that is tough as steel and can see in the dark, giving him heightened senses. That character has been neglected over the last decade and stuck in hyper-sleep until now.
Continue reading Vin Diesel & Director David Twohy Are Getting Ready To Make ‘Riddick: Furya’ at The Playlist.
Continue reading Vin Diesel & Director David Twohy Are Getting Ready To Make ‘Riddick: Furya’ at The Playlist.
- 2/12/2023
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Vin Diesel and David Twohy will return with Riddick: Furya, the long-awaited fourth film in the Pitch Black franchise.
According to Deadline, Furya follows Diesel’s Riddick back to his home planet, where Furyans are fighting for survival against a new enemy. Twohy is writing and directing the sequel, while Diesel stars and produces alongside Samantha Vincent.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their call to action with Riddick: Furya,” Twhoy said in a statement. “My collaboration with Vin and One Race has spanned 20 fruitful years, as together we’ve created three movies, two video games, an anime production, and motion comics for the internet. This new big-screen event will see a return to Riddick’s homeworld, where we finally get to explore Riddick’s genesis.”
Beginning with 2000’s Pitch Black, the Riddick franchise continued with 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick,...
According to Deadline, Furya follows Diesel’s Riddick back to his home planet, where Furyans are fighting for survival against a new enemy. Twohy is writing and directing the sequel, while Diesel stars and produces alongside Samantha Vincent.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their call to action with Riddick: Furya,” Twhoy said in a statement. “My collaboration with Vin and One Race has spanned 20 fruitful years, as together we’ve created three movies, two video games, an anime production, and motion comics for the internet. This new big-screen event will see a return to Riddick’s homeworld, where we finally get to explore Riddick’s genesis.”
Beginning with 2000’s Pitch Black, the Riddick franchise continued with 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Los Angeles, Feb 11 (Ians) Hollywood action star Vin Diesel is set to return for a fourth film in the ‘Riddick’ franchise, titled ‘Riddick: Furya’.
The new film is written and directed by David Twohy, who first teamed up with Diesel on 2000’s ‘Pitch Black’, and continued the hit sci-fi franchise with two sequels, 2004’s ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ and 2013’s ‘Riddick’, reports Variety.
Diesel will star in and produce the new film under his One Race Films banner, alongside Samantha Vincent, who will also produce.
According to the film’s official description, ‘Furya’ finds Riddick finally returning to his homeworld, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy.
“Our legion of fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honour their call-to-action with ‘Riddick: Furya,...
The new film is written and directed by David Twohy, who first teamed up with Diesel on 2000’s ‘Pitch Black’, and continued the hit sci-fi franchise with two sequels, 2004’s ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ and 2013’s ‘Riddick’, reports Variety.
Diesel will star in and produce the new film under his One Race Films banner, alongside Samantha Vincent, who will also produce.
According to the film’s official description, ‘Furya’ finds Riddick finally returning to his homeworld, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy.
“Our legion of fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honour their call-to-action with ‘Riddick: Furya,...
- 2/11/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Vin Diesel and David Twohy will reunite for Riddick: Furya.
Ten years after the franchise’s last installment, Riddick, the Fast and Furious star will return to the role he first took on in 2000’s Pitch Black. Diesel will also produce under his One Race Films banner alongside Samantha Vincent, while Twohy is set to direct from his script.
According to the film’s official logline, in Riddick: Furya, the protagonist finally returns to his homeworld, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their call-to-action with Riddick: Furya,” Twohy said in a statement. “My collaboration...
Ten years after the franchise’s last installment, Riddick, the Fast and Furious star will return to the role he first took on in 2000’s Pitch Black. Diesel will also produce under his One Race Films banner alongside Samantha Vincent, while Twohy is set to direct from his script.
According to the film’s official logline, in Riddick: Furya, the protagonist finally returns to his homeworld, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their call-to-action with Riddick: Furya,” Twohy said in a statement. “My collaboration...
- 2/11/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Vin Diesel (Photo Credit: Steve Granitz)
The Riddick film franchise continues with Riddick: Furya, the just-announced fourth film of the series. Vin Diesel’s on board to star and produce under his One Race Films banner, with writer/director David Twohy also returning to the popular franchise.
Twohy wrote and directed the three previous Riddick films: 2000’s Pitch Black, 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick, and 2013’s Riddick.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their call-to-action with Riddick: Furya. My collaboration with Vin and One Race has spanned 20 fruitful years, as together we’ve created three movies, two video games, an anime production, and motion comics for the internet,” stated Twohy. “This new big-screen event will see a return to Riddick’s homeworld, where we finally get to explore Riddick’s genesis.”
Pitch Black had an 11.5 million opening weekend at the...
The Riddick film franchise continues with Riddick: Furya, the just-announced fourth film of the series. Vin Diesel’s on board to star and produce under his One Race Films banner, with writer/director David Twohy also returning to the popular franchise.
Twohy wrote and directed the three previous Riddick films: 2000’s Pitch Black, 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick, and 2013’s Riddick.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their call-to-action with Riddick: Furya. My collaboration with Vin and One Race has spanned 20 fruitful years, as together we’ve created three movies, two video games, an anime production, and motion comics for the internet,” stated Twohy. “This new big-screen event will see a return to Riddick’s homeworld, where we finally get to explore Riddick’s genesis.”
Pitch Black had an 11.5 million opening weekend at the...
- 2/11/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"Pitch Black" remains a banger. It's very early-2000s, for sure, but it's also peak Vin Diesel being a monster-killing badass. If you need a refresher, "Pitch Black" is a survival sci-fi horror movie about a transport that crashes on an alien planet where the survivors encounter deadly creatures that kill when the sun goes down. Among the ragtag group is a dangerous convict being transported by his cruel handler and so much of the movie rests on the mystery of this guy who wears goggles all the dang time.
Riddick was a perfect character for Vin Diesel, whose low, gravelly voice could really sound menacing and playful and it allowed him to fully embrace an anti-hero. Riddick is very much in the Snake Plissken mold. He's always looking out for himself, but he has a heart and can't be a complete bastard when people need him.
It also helps...
Riddick was a perfect character for Vin Diesel, whose low, gravelly voice could really sound menacing and playful and it allowed him to fully embrace an anti-hero. Riddick is very much in the Snake Plissken mold. He's always looking out for himself, but he has a heart and can't be a complete bastard when people need him.
It also helps...
- 2/11/2023
- by Eric Vespe
- Slash Film
Vin Diesel is set to return for a fourth film in the “Riddick” franchise, titled “Riddick: Furya.”
The new film is written and directed by David Twohy, who first teamed up with Diesel on 2000’s “Pitch Black,” and continued the hit sci-fi franchise with two sequels, 2004’s “The Chronicles of Riddick” and 2013’s “Riddick.”
Diesel will star in and produce the new film under his One Race Films banner, alongside Samantha Vincent, who will also produce.
Rocket Science and CAA Media Finance will launch worldwide sales at next week’s EFM in Berlin.
According to the film’s official description, “Furya” finds Riddick finally returning to his homeworld, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
The new film is written and directed by David Twohy, who first teamed up with Diesel on 2000’s “Pitch Black,” and continued the hit sci-fi franchise with two sequels, 2004’s “The Chronicles of Riddick” and 2013’s “Riddick.”
Diesel will star in and produce the new film under his One Race Films banner, alongside Samantha Vincent, who will also produce.
Rocket Science and CAA Media Finance will launch worldwide sales at next week’s EFM in Berlin.
According to the film’s official description, “Furya” finds Riddick finally returning to his homeworld, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
- 2/11/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Vin Diesel has been hungry to bring back the Riddick franchise for several years, frequently taking to Instagram to provide updates on the next project. And it looks like the new sequel is finally taking shape, with Deadline reporting tonight that Riddick: Furya is now official!
David Twohy is back to direct, and he also wrote the script. Diesel will star and produce under his One Race Films banner alongside Samantha Vincent, who will also produce.
In the new film, Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers.
But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their...
David Twohy is back to direct, and he also wrote the script. Diesel will star and produce under his One Race Films banner alongside Samantha Vincent, who will also produce.
In the new film, Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers.
But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their...
- 2/11/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s been a decade since the release of Riddick, but at long last, it seems that the long-awaited sequel is finally moving forward. Deadline has reported that Vin Diesel and David Twohy will be reuniting for Riddick: Furya, which will dive into the origin of Diesel’s character.
Riddick: Furya will follow Riddick as he “finally returns to his home world of Furya, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.” David Twohy will direct the Riddick sequel from his own script, with Vin Diesel obviously returning to play Riddick once more.
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“Our legion fans have demanded it for years,...
Riddick: Furya will follow Riddick as he “finally returns to his home world of Furya, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.” David Twohy will direct the Riddick sequel from his own script, with Vin Diesel obviously returning to play Riddick once more.
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“Our legion fans have demanded it for years,...
- 2/11/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Vin Diesel and David Twohy are reuniting for Riddick: Furya, the fourth installment of the action series that launched with the 2000 hit Pitch Black.
Twohy will direct his script. Diesel will star and produce under his One Race Films banner alongside Samantha Vincent, who will also produce.
Rocket Science and CAA Media Finance will launch worldwide sales at this week’s EFM.
In the new film, Riddick finally returns to his home world of Furya, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
Diesel and Twohy followed Pitch Black with 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick, and 2013’s Riddick.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally...
Twohy will direct his script. Diesel will star and produce under his One Race Films banner alongside Samantha Vincent, who will also produce.
Rocket Science and CAA Media Finance will launch worldwide sales at this week’s EFM.
In the new film, Riddick finally returns to his home world of Furya, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins by the Necromongers. But there he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new enemy. And some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.
Diesel and Twohy followed Pitch Black with 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick, and 2013’s Riddick.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally...
- 2/11/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Almost ten years have gone by since the release of the previous film in the Riddick franchise – and pretty much ever since the release of that movie, franchise star Vin Diesel has been taking every opportunity to hype up the fact that he and franchise director David Twohy are planning to make another sequel, Riddick 4: Furya. So while Diesel is currently busy wrapping up the Fast and the Furious franchise with this year’s release of Fast X and then one more sequel beyond that one, he still took a moment to remind fans that he intends to make Riddick 4: Furya. The latest reminder comes in the form of two pieces of concept art, which you can check out at the bottom of this article.
Riddick 4: Furya will be a continuation of the sci-fi action franchise that began with the creature feature Pitch Black. That was followed...
Riddick 4: Furya will be a continuation of the sci-fi action franchise that began with the creature feature Pitch Black. That was followed...
- 2/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
In the year 2000, before the world started standing in line for tickets to the latest "Fast & Furious" film, a genre flick hit theaters. It was "Pitch Black," directed by David Twohy and starring Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, and Keith David.
The story is set in the future as a spacecraft takes travelers to different planets. On the trip are an Imam and his followers, a merchant, some teenagers, the crew of the ship, and more. Richard B. Riddick (Diesel) is also on board; he's a dangerous criminal whose eyes have been surgically altered to see better in low light, so he wears goggles in the sun.
The ship crashes on a desert planet that never sees darkness ... that is, until an eclipse happens. Darkness falls, and creatures reveal themselves, and they are very excited about snacking on humans.
Though the film had a small budget with some unknown actors,...
The story is set in the future as a spacecraft takes travelers to different planets. On the trip are an Imam and his followers, a merchant, some teenagers, the crew of the ship, and more. Richard B. Riddick (Diesel) is also on board; he's a dangerous criminal whose eyes have been surgically altered to see better in low light, so he wears goggles in the sun.
The ship crashes on a desert planet that never sees darkness ... that is, until an eclipse happens. Darkness falls, and creatures reveal themselves, and they are very excited about snacking on humans.
Though the film had a small budget with some unknown actors,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The goal for any actor is to reach a point in their career at which they no longer have to audition for roles. Studios know them, and want them in their films without making them jump through hoops. And there's a reason: auditions suck. There's a lot of pressure to deliver the goods, and chances are -- to borrow a phrase from Eminem -- you've only got one shot.
So with that in mind, it's understandable that some actors are better at auditioning than others. Vin Diesel, who has long since become a guy who simply gets offered parts and no longer needs to audition, is apparently not one of those actors. According to David Twohy, who directed Diesel in the cult sci-fi hit "Pitch Black," he's kind of terrible at it. And it was because Diesel struggled when he went in to read for the role of Richard B.
So with that in mind, it's understandable that some actors are better at auditioning than others. Vin Diesel, who has long since become a guy who simply gets offered parts and no longer needs to audition, is apparently not one of those actors. According to David Twohy, who directed Diesel in the cult sci-fi hit "Pitch Black," he's kind of terrible at it. And it was because Diesel struggled when he went in to read for the role of Richard B.
- 1/28/2023
- by Jeff Kelly
- Slash Film
Actor Julian Sands went missing while hiking on Mount Baldy in Southern California earlier this month, and while we continue to hope that he’ll be located safe and sound, The Arrow in the Head Show hosts John “The Arrow” Fallon and Lance Vlcek have decided to show their support for Sands by watching the movie he may be best known for: the 1989 film Warlock (watch it Here). To find out what The Arrow and Lance had to say about Warlock and Sands’ performance in it, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by Steve Miner from a screenplay by David Twohy, Warlock has the following synopsis: In 17th-century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows...
Directed by Steve Miner from a screenplay by David Twohy, Warlock has the following synopsis: In 17th-century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows...
- 1/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
In 2000, Vin Diesel (the "Fast & Furious" franchise) starred in the film "Pitch Black" directed by David Twohy. The sci-fi story is set in the future on a spaceship taking various people to different locations. Diesel's Riddick is a criminal being sent to a space prison, traveling with an Imam and his followers, a wealthy merchant, crew members, and more. The ship is hit by debris from a comet and crash lands on a desert planet where there is perpetual daylight. Well, that is until an eclipse brings out some very dangerous photosensitive creatures who really want to snack on humans (and have clearly done so before). Luckily Riddick has had his eyes surgically modified to see in the dark, allowing him to lead the team through the celestial event and attack.
The film, which was the breakout project for Diesel, also starred Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, and Keith David.
The film, which was the breakout project for Diesel, also starred Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, and Keith David.
- 1/26/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Back in 2000, Vin Diesel was mostly unknown. Sure, he had an excellent role in Saving Private Ryan as the kindhearted but doomed soldier pinned down by sniper fire, but otherwise, he was pretty obscure. That changed when Pitch Black, a medium-budget sci-fi action film, hit theatres and, against all odds, turned into a decent-sized hit. The movie, which David Twohy directed, gave Diesel a tailor-made role as the antihero convict Riddick and offered early parts to Cole Hauser and Radha Mitchell.
Interestingly, Universal Pictures was ready to send this movie directly to video were it not for the fact that early fansites, such as Ain’t It Cool News, championed the movie following early screenings. The online buzz assured the film a solid opening via the now-defunct USA Pictures, and once Diesel became a star, the studio gave him a tentpole-sized follow-up, The Chronicles of Riddick. While that movie was a bomb,...
Interestingly, Universal Pictures was ready to send this movie directly to video were it not for the fact that early fansites, such as Ain’t It Cool News, championed the movie following early screenings. The online buzz assured the film a solid opening via the now-defunct USA Pictures, and once Diesel became a star, the studio gave him a tentpole-sized follow-up, The Chronicles of Riddick. While that movie was a bomb,...
- 11/23/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
If you’re a fan of Vin Diesel, or if you’re a fan of the Riddick series. But the question is have you seen all of the movies in the Riddick franchise? If not, don’t worry – we’re here to help. We’ve put together a list of the Riddick movies in order so that you can catch up on this action-packed series before the next one comes out.
Vin Diesel has played the titular character in the Riddick series. The first movie, “Pitch Black,” was released in 2000. The audience loved the film’s unique blend of science fiction and horror.
This success led to a sequel, “The Chronicles of Riddick,” released in 2004. While it didn’t perform as well at the box office as its predecessor, the sequel is still considered a cult classic among fans.
The 2000 film character was created by brothers Ken and Jim Wheat,...
Vin Diesel has played the titular character in the Riddick series. The first movie, “Pitch Black,” was released in 2000. The audience loved the film’s unique blend of science fiction and horror.
This success led to a sequel, “The Chronicles of Riddick,” released in 2004. While it didn’t perform as well at the box office as its predecessor, the sequel is still considered a cult classic among fans.
The 2000 film character was created by brothers Ken and Jim Wheat,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Israr
- buddytv.com
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment might be a name you're not entirely familiar with, but they actually had quite a few successful and iconic films under their belt. "An American Werewolf in London," "Fargo," "Dead Man Walking," and countless others were among PolyGram's output until the company finalized deals with MGM and Universal Pictures in 1998. MGM would receive the rights to PolyGram Filmed Entertainment's films released before 1996 (via Sound and Vision), and Universal Pictures would receive the rights to an undisclosed number of movies released afterward (via Variety). It is a bit of a sad situation, but one that is all too common in the film industry.
Perhaps most interesting about this deal, however, is that the Universal acquisitions happened right as PolyGram was filming another project, a small sci-fi horror movie called "Pitch Black." Since it would be the last movie they would ever produce as a company, their movie...
Perhaps most interesting about this deal, however, is that the Universal acquisitions happened right as PolyGram was filming another project, a small sci-fi horror movie called "Pitch Black." Since it would be the last movie they would ever produce as a company, their movie...
- 8/14/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
It may be hard to believe now after nine "Fast & Furious" movies and guff like "The Last Witcher" and "Bloodshot," but there was a time when Vin Diesel was an interesting actor. With that gravelly voice and a smooth aura of self-assurance, he was a natural, even when playing a small but neatly drawn character in "Saving Private Ryan," a slick senior broker in "Boiler Room," or voicing a big metal fella with a heart of gold in "The Iron Giant." In another world, he might have even gone on to become a writer-director — after all, Diesel got his start starring in his own low-budget indie films.
It would have been really interesting to see how his career might have developed if he'd followed that route instead of becoming an action star. But he was set on that path with "Pitch Black," the sci-fi sleeper hit that gave him the juicy role of Riddick,...
It would have been really interesting to see how his career might have developed if he'd followed that route instead of becoming an action star. But he was set on that path with "Pitch Black," the sci-fi sleeper hit that gave him the juicy role of Riddick,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
Vin Diesel has been hungry to bring back the Riddick franchise for several years now, frequently taking to Instagram to provide updates on the project. The latest update was just shared this week, in fact, with Diesel showing off some out-of-context storyboard images for the upcoming fourth installment that he and director David Twohy have […]
The post Vin Diesel Continues to Tease ‘Riddick’ Return With New Storyboard Sneak Peek appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
The post Vin Diesel Continues to Tease ‘Riddick’ Return With New Storyboard Sneak Peek appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 5/17/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
After The Blair Witch Project came along in 1999, it feels like the independent horror boom of the 2000s was almost a direct result of that film’s success. Throughout this decade, we saw so many writers, directors, and other industry creatives get the opportunity to establish themselves and chart their course in Hollywood, and so many of those folks are still continuing to have a huge impact on what’s going on in the genre world these days as well.
The start of the new millennium proved to be an interesting time for horror, but especially indie horror. So many may not realize it, but American Psycho was initially an indie project that went through years and years of development before Lionsgate picked up the rights to Bret Easton Ellis’ book and moved forward on the project with Mary Harron at the helm. Even David Twohy’s Pitch Black started off as an indie film,...
The start of the new millennium proved to be an interesting time for horror, but especially indie horror. So many may not realize it, but American Psycho was initially an indie project that went through years and years of development before Lionsgate picked up the rights to Bret Easton Ellis’ book and moved forward on the project with Mary Harron at the helm. Even David Twohy’s Pitch Black started off as an indie film,...
- 4/23/2022
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: John Burnham, a cornerstone talent and literary agent who has spent more than 25 years at ICM Partners, is leaving to become a manager and partner at Atlas Artists and Atlas Literary, the Atlas Entertainment subsidiary. The exit is amicable, and Burnham will bring with him a client list of renowned writers, filmmakers and actors he now will represent as a manager.
The long list of clients that will follow him includes Oscar, Emmy and Pulitzer winners. The roster includes Brandon Cronenberg, John Cusack, Stephen Dorff, Diane English, Kleber Mendonca Filho, Stephen Frears, Walter Hill, Felicity Huffman, Adrian Lyne, Sophia Macy, William H. Macy, Clara Mamet, David Mamet, Joe Mantegna, Nicholas Martin, Elaine May, Malcolm Mays, Takashi Miike, Pat McKinley, Keith McNally, David Milch, Rob Reiner, Emma Tammi, Caroline Thompson, David Twohy, Wayne Wang, Peter Weir, Alice Winn, John Woo and Terry Zwigoff. Others will follow as his exit gets sorted.
The long list of clients that will follow him includes Oscar, Emmy and Pulitzer winners. The roster includes Brandon Cronenberg, John Cusack, Stephen Dorff, Diane English, Kleber Mendonca Filho, Stephen Frears, Walter Hill, Felicity Huffman, Adrian Lyne, Sophia Macy, William H. Macy, Clara Mamet, David Mamet, Joe Mantegna, Nicholas Martin, Elaine May, Malcolm Mays, Takashi Miike, Pat McKinley, Keith McNally, David Milch, Rob Reiner, Emma Tammi, Caroline Thompson, David Twohy, Wayne Wang, Peter Weir, Alice Winn, John Woo and Terry Zwigoff. Others will follow as his exit gets sorted.
- 4/11/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The Riddick franchise is a lot like its main character: rough around the edges, complex, hard to pin down and, most importantly, a survivor. Case in point, star Vin Diesel's recent Instagram post where he continues to bang the drum for a supposedly forthcoming new installment in the series after an already 8-year gap and counting:
Incredible meeting today, thanks team you know who you are... Let's just say Furia maybe closer than you think. #Riddick
After decent returns compared to a moderate budget on 2013's "Riddick," not to mention strong home video sales, Universal began talks with Diesel and series director David Twohy in 2014 for a...
The post Riddick 4 is 'Closer Than You Think,' According to Vin Diesel appeared first on /Film.
Incredible meeting today, thanks team you know who you are... Let's just say Furia maybe closer than you think. #Riddick
After decent returns compared to a moderate budget on 2013's "Riddick," not to mention strong home video sales, Universal began talks with Diesel and series director David Twohy in 2014 for a...
The post Riddick 4 is 'Closer Than You Think,' According to Vin Diesel appeared first on /Film.
- 9/27/2021
- by Max Evry
- Slash Film
A follow-up to Universal’s 1995 movie Waterworld, starring Kevin Costner, is in the works for the small screen. The project, which hails from original producer John Davis and his Davis Entertainment is in very early development at UCP, sources tell Deadline. Davis tells Collider, which first reported the project, that Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) is attached to direct.
The series would pick up with the film’s characters 20 years later. No platform is attached, but sources close to the project say it could potentially be set at UCP sister streamer Peacock. Talks are currently underway with potential writers.
UCP would not comment.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by climate change, the film revolves around a world that is covered in water. The polar ice cap has completely melted and the sea level has risen over 25,000 feet, covering nearly every inch of land. Costner stars as the Mariner, a drifter...
The series would pick up with the film’s characters 20 years later. No platform is attached, but sources close to the project say it could potentially be set at UCP sister streamer Peacock. Talks are currently underway with potential writers.
UCP would not comment.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by climate change, the film revolves around a world that is covered in water. The polar ice cap has completely melted and the sea level has risen over 25,000 feet, covering nearly every inch of land. Costner stars as the Mariner, a drifter...
- 7/29/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Is any of your childhood nostalgia safe? Apparently, the answer to that is “no” in our CGI-filled first look at Clifford the Big Red Dog.
“Clifford the Big Red Dog is the latest in classic childhood nostalgia getting the big-screen treatment, and maybe my heart is getting less cynical as I get older, but the trailer looks wholesome and, dare I say, fun! I’m not someone who can tell you the entire backstory of Kaiju Good Boy and his red Kool-Aid-shaded fur, but I do remember the book series being a part of my life at some point growing up.”
Read more at The Mary Sue
Well, that was quick. Mario Gold: Super Rush has been out less than a week and it’s already discounted on Amazon.
“The latest spinoff of Mario and company dipping their toes into the sports world released this past Friday in the form of Mario Golf: Super Rush.
“Clifford the Big Red Dog is the latest in classic childhood nostalgia getting the big-screen treatment, and maybe my heart is getting less cynical as I get older, but the trailer looks wholesome and, dare I say, fun! I’m not someone who can tell you the entire backstory of Kaiju Good Boy and his red Kool-Aid-shaded fur, but I do remember the book series being a part of my life at some point growing up.”
Read more at The Mary Sue
Well, that was quick. Mario Gold: Super Rush has been out less than a week and it’s already discounted on Amazon.
“The latest spinoff of Mario and company dipping their toes into the sports world released this past Friday in the form of Mario Golf: Super Rush.
- 6/30/2021
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
David Twohy‘s 2000 film Pitch Black was our introduction to Vin Diesel as an action star, and the actor of course went on reprise the role of monster-killer Richard B. Riddick in 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick and most recently, 2013’s Riddick. Talks of a fourth film began way back in 2014, with Universal reportedly interested in making another film at that […]...
- 6/29/2021
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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