Best Stories Of The Week: Zoolander 2, Now You See Me 2, Alien: Covenant And More
Best Stories of the Weekis a round-up of the week’s best and biggest stories, from news to editorials to trailers.
This week we had plenty ofStar Warsupdates that we’ve rounded up, a director for the reboot ofTomb Raider, directorRidley Scottrevealing the opening ofBlade Runner 2, rumors of anotherX-Menmovie shooting in 2017,Peter Jacksonexplaining whyThe Hobbitwasn’t up to snuff, a review of the forthcomingRockyspin-offCreedand much more.
A plethora of trailers was also unleashed includingDwayne JohnsonandKevin HartinCentral Intelligence,Melissa McCarthyinThe Boss, a new look atA Very Murray Christmas, and the first trailers for sequels such asZoolander 2, Snow White and the Huntsman 2andNow You See Me 2. There’s also a first look at the second seasons ofDaredevilandAgent Carter.
Check out all the Best Stories of the Week after the jump!
#29. Liam Neeson is a Tree in First A Monster Calls Trailer
The film arrives on October 14th, 2016
#28. James Franco Must Travel Through Time in 11.22.63 Teaser
The series hits Hulu of February 15th, 2016.
#27. Edgar Wright Sets Up His First Animated Movie at DreamWorks Animation
Shaun of the DeaddirectorEdgar Wrighthas set up his first animated film at DreamWorks Animation, and it seems to be loosely inspired by a previous project set up at the studio about shadows. Get the detailsright here.
#26. The Best & Worst Sketches from Elizabeth Banks' Saturday Night Live
We run through the best and worst sketches from theElizabeth Bankshosted episode ofSaturday Night Live. It was one of the better episodes of the season so far, so check out the full recapright here.
#25. Melissa McCarthy Teams Up with Girl Scouts in The Boss Trailer
The comedy arrives on April 8th, 2016.
#24. Matthew McConaughey May Star in The Dark Tower Adaptation
TheDallas Buyers Clubstar is circling a role in the long gestating adaptation ofStephen King’s beloved book series. But who will the Oscar winner play if a deal is closed? Find out in our full storyright here.
#23. Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart Team Up in Central Intelligence Trailer
The comedy arrives on June 17th, 2016.
#22. Interview: The Night Before Director Jonathan Levine
The comedy’s director talks extensively about his well-thought out soundtracks to all of his films over the years and much more in our interview which you can read in fullright here.
#21. Tomb Raider Reboot Finally Finds a Director
The video game franchise reboot has finally landed a director, but it’s likely not a name you’re going to recognize. Find out who it is and what the director has done previously in our full storyright here.
#20. Gods of Egypt Trailer: Alex Proyas' Epic Looks Absolutely Bonkers
The epic arrives February 26th, 2016
#19. Val Kilmer Will Be Back as Iceman for Top Gun 2
In a post on Facebook, the actor revealed that he has been offered the chance to reprise his role as Iceman in Top Gun 2, and he immediately accepted. Find out what we know about the sequel so farright here.
#18. Set Visit: Ron Howard’s In the Heart of the Sea
We visit the set ofRon Howard’s nautical dramaIn the Heart of the Sea, starringThorfranchise leadChris Hemsworth, BenWhishawand more. Get our full set reportright here.
#17. Get Drunk on the New A Very Murray Christmas Trailer
The special hits Netflix on December 4th.
#16. Ridley Scott Details the Opening of Blade Runner 2
DirectorRidley Scottrecently opened up about what fans can expect to see from the opening ofBlade Runner 2, and it involves some replicant killing. Read Scott’s description of the beginning of the sequelright here.
#15. Cardboard Cinema: Reservoir Dogs, The Princess Bride and Thing, Oh My!
Jacob Hall returns with another installment ofCardboard Cinema, this time looking at games inspired by films such asReservoir Dogs, The Princess Bride, The Thing, Source Codeand more. Check out the full storyright here.
#14. Michael Shannon’s Son Has Powers in Midnight Special Trailer
The sci-fi film arrives on March 18th, 2016.
#13. Peter Jackson Explains Why The Hobbit Trilogy Was a Mess
The director finally explains whyThe Hobbittrilogy didn’t turn out to be nearly as good asLord of the Rings, and it’s actually a little sad to hear him lament the mess that he inherited and couldn’t take the time to fix. Read the full storyright here.
#12. Chris Hemsworth is Back in The Huntsman: Winter’s War Trailer
The sequel arrives on April 22nd, 2016.
#11. DC Round-Up: Justice League Dark, Immortal and Wonder Woman
We got a first look atChris Pineas Steve Trevor on the setofWonder Woman, followed by a glimpse of theWonder Womanthat could have beeninGeorge Miller’s abandonedJustice League Immortal. Plus, there’ssome rumors on the castofJustice League Darkas well as ashortlist of potential directorsin the running. Check out the respective links for more details on all that.
#10. Agent Carter Season 2 Teaser Takes Peggy to Los Angeles
The series returns to ABC on January 5th, 2016.
#9. Christopher McQuarrie Returning to Direct Mission: Impossible 6
After directingMission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, it sounds likeChristopher McQuarriewill be back at the helm forMission: Impossible 6. At the very least he’ll be writing the script. Find out when production may start on the sequelright here.
#8. Another X-Men Sequel Rumored to Be Shooting in 2017
A rumor is swirling about soundstages already being booked for an unknownX-Mensequel to shoot in 2017 thatBryan Singermay direct. Get the details on the rumor and how likely it is to happenright here.
#7. Creed Makes Up for All the Bad Rocky Sequels Over the Years
TheRockyspin-off starringMichael B. Jordanis getting stellar reviews and our own Jacob Hall has chimed in with his reaction to the film. It sounds like this is the best follow-up toRockyyet. Check out the full review ofCreedright here.
#6. Daniel Radcliffe Joins the Team in Now You See Me 2 Trailer
The sequel arrives on June 10th, 2016.
#5. Prometheus 2 Gets a New Title and Official Synopsis
Ridley Scottrevealed another new titleforPrometheus 2, and it was officially announced by the studio along with the first synopsis of the movie. Find out what we know aboutAlien: Covenantso farright here.
#4. Fast and Furious Will Get a Marvel-Style Shared Universe
Universal Pictures chairmanDonna Langleytalked about the future of theFast and Furiousfranchise, saying that we’ll start to focus on individual characters in future movies as opposed to having the entire ensemble all the time. Basically it will turn the Fast and Furious franchise into a Marvel Studios style film series. Find out what all this meansright here.
#3. Zoolander 2 Trailer: Ben Stiller is Still Ridiculously Good Looking
The comedy sequel arrives on February 12th, 2016.
#2 Star Wars Round-Up: TV Spots, Honest Trailer, Stephen Colbert and More
#1. Christopher Nolan’s Memento is Getting a Remake for Some Reason
This isn’t exactly the “Best” story of the week, but for some reasonChristopher Nolan’s revered filmMementois in the process of getting a remake. No one seems to be too happy about this. Find out who is behind this uproarious developmentright here.
Read the previous edition of Best Stories of the Weekright here.
