Best Stories Of The Week: Terminator, Heroes Reborn, Spider-Man, Independence Day And More
It’s time to catch up on the big news from this last full week in June with theBest Stories of the Week.
Below we recap the biggest stories from the past seven days including our set visit fromAnt-Man, new information aboutIndependence Day 2, the cancellation ofHannibalon NBC, our newSpider-Manrevealed, rumors swirling aboutGreen LanternandBen Affleck’s Batmanand more. We’ve also got trailers forHeroes Reborn, the finalParanormal Activitysequel,Sleeping with Other PeoplestarringJason SudeikisandAlison BrieandLegendwithTom Hardy. And for those wondering ifTerminator: Genisysis any good, we have a reaction to the sequel/reboot as well.
Check out the Best Stories of the Week after the jump!
#38. Park Chan-wook Tackling Fingersmith
After tackling Stoker for his English-language debut, directorPark Chan-wookis heading back to Korean films with a new lesbian drama calledFingersmith. Production is already underway in Japan with an eye towards releasing the film in 2016. If you want to know more about the story, check outour original report right here.
#37. Marc Forster Directing Former Stanley Kubrick Project Downslope
Stanley Kubrickmight be the only filmmaker to have so many new projects made with his name attached despite having been dead for 16 years. Now we can add one more to the pile asWorld War ZdirectorMarc Forsteris set to direct the first film in a hopeful trilogy based on Stanley Kubrick’s screenplayThe Downslope. The film is an anti-war drama about a series of Civil War battles in the Shenandoah Valley, and you canfind out more about it over here.
#36. Michael Keaton Bringing Imagine Agents Comic to the Big Screen
Michael Keatonhasn’t touched comic book movies since his time spent as Batman, but now he’s slated to produce one. However, it is perhaps not a title you’re familiar with. Keaton will produce and star inImagine Agents, a story that takes place at aMen in Black-like agency that keeps track of the imaginary friends that kids have, which sounds pretty cool. To find out who Keaton would play in the film,check out the full story.
#35. Interview: Skydance’s David Ellison & Dana Goldberg on Terminator and More
Our ownPeter Scirettasat down withSkydance ProductionsheadsDavid EllisonandDana Goldbergand talked about all their franchises, fromMission: ImpossibletoTerminatortoStar Trekand alsoTop Gun 2. This all happened during theTerminator: Genisyspremiere in Berlin, which means we also got some interesting details about whether or notJames Cameron was paid to endorse the reboot/sequeland also why atrilogy was planned before the first movieeven came out. Check out the full interviewright here.
#34. David Fincher and Rooney Mara to Reunite for Utopia Series
After collaborating on the American adaptation ofThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, directorDavid Fincherand actressRooney Maramay reunite for HBO’s remake of the British drama seriesUtopia. The series will be scripted byGone Girlauthor Gillian Flynn, but if you want to know what the show is about (and it’s pretty cool), thencheck out our original story.
#33. Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Revenge (Again) in 478
Arnold Schwarzneggerhas gotten revenge on plenty of people who has put his life in danger, and he’s about to do it again. TheTerminatorfranchise star will star in478, the story of a man whose wife and child are killed in a plane crash. Sounds pretty typical, but they weren’t killed by a criminal or murderer. Get the details inour full story right here.
#32. Disney Announces Pixar Panels and More for D23
Disney fans can get keep getting excited for the House of Mouse’sD23convention coming in August. The studio has just announced the panels and floor booth forPixar Animation, not to mention a unique exhibit featuring John Lasseter’s signature Hawaiian shirt.Find out more about D23 in our original post.
#31. Set Visit: American Ultra with Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart
Before he left,Germain Lussierdelivered his report from the set of the stoner action comedyAmerican Ultra. Find out what hesaw on the set right here, and then check out our interview with starsJesse EisenbergandKristen Stewartright here.
#30. Retro Trailer Debuts for Netflix’s Wet Hot American Summer Series
The series hits Netflix on July 31st.
#29. Lexus Teases the Arrival of a Functional Hoverboard
Since it’s 2015, everyone is trying to cash in on the hype around the fact that this is the year Doc Brown and Marty McFly travel to inBack to the Future Part II. Our technology has advanced quite a bit since the film was made, but we still don’t havehoverboards. ButLexusclaims to have created their own functional hoverboard. Find out more about the project right here.
#28. Interview: Inside Out and Twin Peaks Star Kyle MacLachlan
Kyle MacLachlanis all over the place right now, andRuss Fischerchatted with the actor to talk about his voice role in Pixar’sInside Out, his return toTwin Peaks, and his work onAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Check out the full interview over here.
#27. Uncharted Video Game Adaptation Loses Director Seth Gordon
The video game adaptationUnchartedjust can’t seem to hold on to a filmmaker. This time it’sKing of KongandHorrible BosseshelmerSeth Gordonwho has departed the action adventure production. Find out what happened in our original story.
#26. New International Trailer for Amy Schumer’s Trainwreck
The film arrives on July 17th.
#25. Andy Samberg vs. Kit Harington in Full 7 Days in Hell Trailer
The mockumentary premieres on HBO on July 11th.
#24. Warrior Director Working on Movie About FIFA Scandal
You might have heard about the scandal surroundingFIFAover the past few weeks. But if you haven’t picked up on the details of the headline-making story, a movie will soon help explain.WarriordirectorGavin O’Connorwill be at the helm of the movie withBen Affleckproducing. To find out more about the project,check out our original report.
#23. Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie Are Sleeping with Other People
The indie romantic comedy arrives on August 21st.
#22. Ezra Miller Circling Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter Prequel Play Coming
Ezra Milleris already playingThe Flashfor Warner Bros. and now the studio has their sights onThe Perks of Being a Wallflowerstar for a role in the Harry Potter spin-offFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Other names in the mix also include Michael Cera and Josh Gad, but to find out more,you’ll have to read our original story.
And if you need even moreHarry Potterin your life, there’s also aprequelto the series coming in the form of a stage play calledHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, and it actually has the seal of approval fromJ.K. Rowling, who also collaborated on the project.Find out more about that over here.
#21. Kevin Feige Teases Directors for Captain Marvel and Black Panther
Marvel head honchoKevin Feigesays we’ll know the directors ofCaptain MarvelandBlack Pantherbefore the end of the summer, and he even confirmed one of the rumored names in contention for one of the jobs.Get the full story right here.
#20. Star Trek 3 Begins Filming, Star Trek 4 Already in the Works
Production onStar Trek 3has officially begun, and more evidence has surfaced that the film will be titledStar Trek Beyond. Check out photos ofZachary QuintoandZoe Saldanapreparing to shoot, and find out what we know about the sequel so farright here.
In addition, it sounds like Paramount is already preparing forStar Trek 4withChris Pineand Quinto signed for a fourth installment of the rebooted sci-fi franchise. Learn more about that inthe full story.
#19. Oscar-Winning Composer James Horner Dies in Plane Crash
Hollywood lost a gifted composer to tragedy as Oscar-winnerJames Horner, responsible for scoring films such asTitanic, Braveheart, AvatarandStar Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, died in a plane crash. Readour obituary on Horner over here, and also check out atribute from director James Cameron over here.
#18. Dwayne Johnson Going on a Rampage for Video Game Movie
The classic arcade gameRampageis getting the big screen treatment, andDwayne Johnsonis slated to star. The movie’s plot us unknown, but the original game followed a middle-aged man, a young woman, and an old man who mutate into a gorilla, a lizard, and a werewolf, all massive in size, and let loose on the world to destroy major cities.Get the full scoop over here.
#17. Tom Hardy Doubles Up on Crime in New Legend Trailer
The film arrives on October 2nd.
#16. Interview: Inside Out Director Pete Docter and Producer Jose Rivera
Germain Lussierhad a chat withInside OutdirectorPete Docterand producerJose Riveraabout the challenge of giving feelings to feelings.Read our full interview right here.
#15. Universal Not Holding Up Marvel’s Plans for Hulk After All
Even thoughMark Ruffalopreviously said thatUniversalheld the rights to any future solo films forThe Incredible Hulk, it turns out that wasn’t entirely accurate. Universal has distribution rights, but they can’t stop Marvel from making a new Hulk film. Find out why a new Hulk film hasn’t been put into developmentin our full story.
#14. Independence Day 2 Unveils Title and Details in Press Conference
On Monday, 20th Century Fox revealed that the sequel to Roland Emmerich’sIndependence Daywill officially be titledIndependence Day: Resurgence. The film is both a reboot and a sequel, and you can get a bunch more details by watching the livepress conference from this week right here.
#13. It All Ends in Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension Trailer
The sequel arrives on October 23rd.
#12. We Countdown Pixar’s 15 Best Female Characters
In honor ofInside Out, which has some very strong female characters, we countdown thePixar’s 15 Best Female Characters. Where did your favorite end up?Check out the full list right here.
#11. New International Trailer for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
The sequel arrives on July 31st.
#10. Ghostbusters Spin-Off with Channing Tatum May Be Dead
If you were excited to see aGhostbustersspin-off starringChanning Tatumafter the all-female reboot arrives next year, then we have bad news. While doing press rounds forMagic Mike XXL, Tatum’s producing partnerReid Carolinsaid theGhostbustersproject is not on their plate anymore.Check out our full story for all the details.
#9. NBC Cancels Hannibal
Dinner has been canceled after NBC gave the horror thriller seriesHannibalthe axe. But can the series be saved by Netflix or Hulu? Find out more about the cancellation of the showright here.
#8. Green Lantern Rumored to Follow Chris Pine and Multiple Lanterns
Chris Pinewas previously linked to a role in Wonder Woman, but a new rumor pegs theStar Trekactor as being in the running to playGreen Lantern. However, the twist is that the reboot of the DC Comics property might actually end up following multiple Green Lanterns this time.Get the full story right here.
#7. Daredevil Season Two Will Be All About Fighting The Punisher
If you got excited when it was revealed that The Punisher was coming to the second season of Daredevil, then you’ll be happy to hear that the conflict Frank Castle will pretty much take up the entire next season of Marvel and Netflix’s series. To find out just how much of a force to be reckoned with Jon Bernthal will be in Daredevil,check out the full story.
#6. The Extraordinary Are Among Us in Heroes Reborn Trailer
The series premieres on September 24th on NBC.
#5. Ant-Man Set Visit, International Trailer and Early Buzz
Germain Lussiervisited the set of Marvel’s latest superhero flickAnt-Manlast year, and he found out a whole lot about the tiny little thief and future Avenger.Check out our full report from the set right here. Oh, and be sure to check out therecent international trailerwith tons of new footage, and find out what theearly buzz is on the tiny superheroas well.
#4. Is an X-Men and Fantastic Four Crossover Coming in 2018?
It’s been rumored for awhile, but there’s some more rumblings that a crossover betweenFantastic FourandX-Mencould be brewing. However, the studio is waiting to see how the newFantastic Fourfares at the box office in August, not to mention seeing how the new team of X-Men works inX-Men: Apocalypse. We’re not sure how this would work as far as the timeline for each of the superhero teams goes, butcheck out our full story right here.
#3. Terminator: Genisys Spoiler-Free Reaction from the Premiere in Berlin
Our ownPeter Scirettaattended the premiere ofTerminator: Genisysin Berlin, and he’s delivered his reaction to the movieright here. He says it’s the best Terminator sinceJudgment Day, and while that wouldn’t be hard to accomplish, you can read more of his thoughts on the sequel/rebootin his full reaction.
#2. Ben Affleck Rumored to Direct Solo Batman Movie for 2018
It may just be a rumor, but havingBen Affleckdirect a soloBatmanmovie for Warner Bros. in 2018 would be a pretty big deal, especially since the last time Affleck directed a movie, it ended up winning Best Picture.Get the full story right here.
#1. Tom Holland is Your New Spider-Man
Marvelofficially announcedthatThe ImpossiblestarTom Hollandwould be the newSpider-Man. In addition, the studio also revealed thatCop CardirectorJon Wattswould be at the helm of the first solo outing for the webslinger coming in 2017. Spider-Man will first appear inCaptain America: Civil War. Plus,Kevin Feigesays other Marvel characterscould be popping upin the Spider-Man movie as well.
Get more about the new Spider-Manin our original story, and even see Holland doing his ownflip work in some Instagram videosthe actor posted online.
That’s it for the Best Stories of the Week. Stay tuned to see what happens next week.
