The 2020 disaster film ‘Greenland’ follows a family trying to survive during an environmental disaster and escape to the titular country. The movie was a surprise hit, making over $50 million at the box office despite being hampered by the global pandemic. It came as no surprise when it was announced that a sequel was in the works.
Variety reports that ‘Greenland: Migration’ has been announced, with most of the principal film cast and crew returning to work on the movie.
Thunder Road Pictures will handle production with Ric Roman Waugh returning to direct and Chris Sparling returning to pen the script.
Morena Baccarin is reprising her role as Allison Garrity with star Gerard Butler returning to both produce and reprise his character John Garrity.
“‘Greenland’ spoke to our humanity in the middle of a global catastrophic event, highlighting what people are capable of doing to one another, both good and bad, when it’s life or death,” Waugh told Variety.
The plot will follow the Garrity family, “who survive a near-extinction level event when an interstellar comet hits Earth, must leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated frozen wasteland of Europe to find a new home.”
Butler claimed that he was a “control freak” as a producer for the first film, according to the Pennsylvania News Today.
“As an actor, when you come, you beg for a role, and you’re lucky to get it, and you’re in a position where a movie is suddenly made because you’re involved… Notice that you are in,” he said. “If so, you would say, ’I want to make it, I want some control, I want to help shape this movie,’ although it’s not a studio movie like ‘Gods of Egypt’ or ‘Geostorm.’ All other movies are in an independent world.”
Butler explained, “I get the opportunity to develop, get involved in the script, and choose a director. It’s more responsible, but you’re more involved in the process, and I love it.”
Disaster Film ‘Greenland’ Is Getting A Sequel With Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin Returning
Mothra, Oh, Mothra! The Queen Of Monsters Gets Her Own Statue
Here she is in all her glory. Mothra! The guardian of the natural world has been cast in polystone and sits above her egg, ready to protect the earth from monsters of all sizes.
I was surprised to see a classic Mothra appear at Entertainment Earth. Ever since the King of the Monsters version appeared, the original got pushed to the side as far as merchandise goes. The new one lacked all the charm of the big-eyed beauty from the classic Toho films.
Sometimes you just cannot beat the simple design. She may not be super accurate to a real-life moth, but she doesn’t have to be. Please learn that lesson Warner Bros.
One of the world’s most iconic Kaiju, the Queen of Monsters, Mothra, is here as a premium scale statue!
Throughout the years, Mothra has battled it out with Godzilla and many other giant sized threats. But her battle in the intense Godzilla: Tokyo SOS film is one of her most impressive and heartbreaking battles to date! Represented here is Mothra as she appeared in the that film, perched over her egg and ready to defend the planet once again. Sculpted by Matt Black, designed by Ian MacDonald, painted by Hector Arce, and with packaging illustration by Tom Whalen, the Mothra Tokyo SOS Premium Scale Statue stands at 16-inches tall and with a wingspan of 19-inches wide, and includes the non larva egg. Made of polystone and PVC.
It’s a shame we didn’t get more Mothra action in the Godzilla King of the Monsters. She deserves her own film set in the Kong/Godzilla universe. Hell, bring back the twins, too. Let’s go full-on with the Queen of the Monsters.
The 16″ tall statue will be out in November, but you can pre-order now. Mothra will run you $374.99.
[Source: Entertainment Earth]
Coming Soon: McFarlane’s Beefy Armored Batman of Dark Knight Returns
Ready to kick the big blue boy scout’s rear? Prepared to go all out in a final battle with the government’s tool in a dreary near-future Gotham City?
The Dark Knight Return’s version of Batman is my favorite interpretation of the crime fighter. I got the graphic novel just before the 1989’s film release. Frank Miller’s art and story about a retired Bruce Wayne coming back to fight harsher threats in a world that has fetishized superheroes was a trip for my young mind.
At that time, the big two’s superheroes were still all straight and narrow, rarely delving into such bleak subject matter. To see Batman fight Superman to the death was something new and impactful. That was until it was done to death, and Zack Snyder ruined the moment on film.
Regardless, McFarlane toys is tackling the Bat in his armored suit, as seen in the final pages of the comic. It captured all the details and more, even the huge barrel chest piece. Check it out below.
The DC Multiverse Dark Knight Returns 7-Inch Scale Action Figure comes packaged in a blister box and comes with a collectible art card that features comic artwork on the front, and character biography on the back. Featured in the iconic style of Frank Miller’s Armored Batman Suit based on The Dark Knight Returns comic. The DC Multiverse The Dark Knight Returns Armored Batman 7-Inch Scale Action Figure features up to 22 points of articulation and comes with alternate hands and a display base.As a child, Bruce Wayne watched as his parents were brutally killed in Gotham City’s Crime Alley. Traumatized by their deaths, he devoted his life to becoming the world’s greatest weapon against crime—the Batman! He’s a master detective and an expert martial artist, but his greatest weapon is his mind. Batman has a plan for every occasion, as well as high-tech weapons, gadgets, and vehicles to assist him in his relentless pursuit of justice! Now, after 10 years in retirement, Batman returns in an armored suit and ready for an epic battle to determine the fate of the Earth.
Game & Watch Legend of Zelda Edition Coming This November!
I don’t blame Nintendo for banking on nostalgia. It’s a powerful tool, as long as the product being sold is quality. Though very much in need of new ideas, Nintendo continues to produce well-made systems and fun gimmicks.
One of those gimmicks that were surprisingly charming was the Game & Watch line of products. I had quite a few of them in the ’80s, and Nintendo’s continued embrace of the brand is oddly heartwarming. The small LCD games were the first time we’d see the Nintendo label on consumer products before the entertainment goliath that was the NES hit the market.
What started as simple games about moving cement or spraying pests would eventually be revived with better technology while retaining the same charming size.
Like the Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch, we saw last year that the Legend of Zelda Game & Watch handheld will feature multiple games, a unique clock feature, save states, and a Zelda-themed version of the LCD game Vermin.
The titles included with this mighty mini system are:
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (GameBoy Version)
Too bad Link’s Awakening isn’t the GBC version. It’s not a better game, but it’s a bit easier on the eyes. It’s not a short game, and the original GameBoy’s color scheme can be a bit of an eyesore after prolonged periods.
I’ll admit that I don’t play the SMB Game & Watch often, but it is a neat little piece of retro Nintendo. There’s a lot of nostalgia there. I had the original Super Mario Game & Watch as a kid. It acted as a stand-in for a NES because my parents decided that a SEGA Master System was better. Boomers, am I right?
Take note and pre-order this thing. Though the SMB one is easy to find now, it was a rarity for months after its launch. Scalpers have been going hard after tech since the pandemic.
[Source: Nintendo Direct]
Netflix Picks Up ‘Code 8: Part 2’ For Streaming Release
Netflix has picked up the ‘Arrow’ star Stephen Amell and his cousin Robbie Amell’s science fiction sequel ‘Code 8: Part 2.’
“Netflix has acquired the global rights to Canadian sci-fi sequel ‘Code 8: Part 2’ from Collective Pictures,” the company said in a press release. “The film will shoot in Canada later this year and be released globally by Netflix.”
The synopsis explains that after “witnessing the murder of her brother and subsequent cover-up, a teenage girl with abnormal abilities seeks the help of an ex-con (Robbie Amell) and his former partner-in-crime (Stephen Amell). Together, they face a unit of corrupt police officers who deploy advanced robotic technology to prevent themselves from being exposed.”
As D-Rezzed previously reported, returning director Jeff Chan said, “We’re beyond thrilled to get the team back together and bring more of the Code 8 universe to our very passionate fans. We know this is a sequel that will push the story to new heights.”
“There’s nothing better than working with family and friends,” Robbie Amell agreed. “’Code 8′ was the embodiment of that. I can’t wait to get back to work on the sequel.”
“’Code 8′ is an incredibly personal and special project for all of us,” Stephen Amell added. “We built the world in the first one and now we’re ready to blow it out!”
The original ‘Code 8’ was crowdfunded through Indiegogo, raising $2.5 million from more than 35,000 backers. It rose to become the second-largest crowdfunded original film of all time. The Amells co-produced the film, making it with XYZ Films. The movie was distributed on Netflix where it became one of their top 10 films upon release.
The streaming service Quibi was set to do a spin-off series with the Amells returning to produce. Following the app’s closure and the sale of its features to Roku, the series appears to be in limbo.
Interview: Stephen Rutterford Talks Supernatural Thriller ‘Finding Ophelia’
Today we spoke with writer/director Stephen Rutterford about his upcoming supernatural thriller called Finding Ophelia. The film stars Jimmy Levar and will be available on June 23rd via Tubi, Amazon Video, and GooglePlay.
Finding Ophelia is a unique cinematic experience. Liken it to being in a dream. Not everything will make sense, but you’ll certainly remember the visuals and sounds. It was a nice departure from the other supernatural films that have come our way this year.
New York Advertising Executive William Edgar (Jimmy Levar) is mesmerized by a series of
hypnotic dreams that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. His life is thrown into disarray when forced to choose between his career, his relationships and his romantic obsession with a mysterious woman (Christina Chu). Doing whatever it takes to find her, leads down a bizarre, dark path of signs and wonders, William soon discovers that finding the girl of your dreams can be a nightmare.
‘The Tomorrow War’ Starring Chris Pratt Drops Final Trailer
Chris McKay’s live-action directorial debut ‘The Tomorrow War’ dropped its final trailer. Starring Chris Pratt as a soldier drafted in the past to fight an alien invasion in the future, the movie is set to premiere on Amazon Prime on July 2, 2021. With this new teaser, we get an up-close and personal look at the alien creatures trying to erase humanity.
Check out the trailer:
The official synopsis explains that “Time travelers arrive from 2051 to deliver an urgent message: 30 years in the future mankind is losing a war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians to be transported to the future and join the fight. Determined to save the world for his daughter, Dan Forester teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father to rewrite the planet’s fate.”
During a press junket, co-star Jasmine Mathews praised Pratt for his portrayal of Dan Forester in the film to SyFy.
“Chris is great. The way he is able to not only manage himself as an actor and as an executive producer on this project, but also really tune into people’s well-being on set, making sure that everybody’s good mentally and advocating for those that may need a break,” she said. “He’s always sort of watching for things like that and it’s beautiful to have him as one of our leaders on this because we really felt safe and taken care of. He’s hilarious, so we were always laughing in between takes.”
Pratt, who is also serving as executive producer, shared a behind-the-scenes look of the movie on social media where we learn that the aliens are called “Whitespikes,” and to them, humanity is a food supply.
“The watermark for terrifying aliens in cinema is set by the Xenomorph in Aliens and the Predator itself,” he wrote. “Get ready for a creature we truly believe sets a new bar. The biggest, baddest alien of them all, the (Whitespike.) We are food. And they are hungry.”
‘The Tomorrow War’ also stars Yvonne Strahovski, J. K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Keith Powers.
Kevin Hart Hints ‘Borderlands’ Film Could Spawn A Trilogy
‘Borderlands’ is one of the most popular first-person shooting games on the market. Its loot-driven multiplayer co-op gameplay, sci-fi Western setting, and sense of humor have made it a staple in the gaming community.
It came as no surprise that it would get a movie adaption. ‘Central Intelligence’ actor Kevin Hart has been cast as Roland, a stoic soldier from the first game. In an interview with Collider, he shed some light on some of the film’s content and even a bit of the future.
“Once again, it’s all about the shock factor,” Hart explained. “This is me stepping into action full speed ahead, no comedy. I’m responsible for the action.”
Hart also discussed a conversation he had with director Eli Roth on the importance of how Roland is portrayed.
“(Roth) said, ‘Kevin, if you tell me that you can show up prepared and that you want to come in and knock this out, then you’re my guy.’ So I went, I did some training with some Navy SEALS, I got real good with weapons, I got real good with my hand-to-hand combat,” the ‘Die Hart’ actor said. “And the experience here in Budapest filming Borderlands has been unreal. Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, myself, Flo [Munteanu], Ariana [Greenblatt]… I mean, our cast is unreal. He truly is knocking this movie out the park. And I can say visually, it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen.”
Hart also hinted that there might be future films if ‘Borderlands’ is successful.
“Somehow I find myself in these spaces where you get a part of these IPs that are hitting the big screen and have the potential to become so much more,” he said. “‘Borderlands,’ nobody knows what to expect, but if this thing comes and it smacks people correctly, you could be looking at ‘Borderlands 2,’ ‘Borderlands 3.’ It’s that good.”
Borderlands also stars Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Jamie Lee Curtis as Patricia Tannis, Jack Black as Claptrap, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Florian Munteanu, Haley Bennett, Édgar Ramírez, Janina Gavankar, Gina Gershon, Cheyenne Jackson, and Penn Jillette. Filming officially began on April 1, 2021, through Lionsgate.
Terrible 3DO Game ‘Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties’ Is Being Resurrected
If you were a gamer like me in the mid-1990s, you were probably more forgiving of some of the oddities that came out in the 32bit era. For every new system like the 3DO, CD-i, or Jaguar, there would be a flood of one-off games that could only be categorized as WTF.
Not everything can be a cult classic like the CD-i Zelda games, though. Sometimes you get the weird dumpster fire like what we saw with Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties. It was the story of a guy, a gal, and a creepy sexual predator. Ya know, for kids!
Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties was a choose-your-own-adventure game that sucked. I’m not gonna candy coat it. It was a bad game. Apart from some nudity unlocked via a controller input code, there was little else to entice gamers to buy.
The game played up Jeanne Basone’s great looks as Jane. In reality, it was the only thing that would move copies off the shelves. There’s no real gameplay. This isn’t an FMV like Sewer Shark or Night Trap, where the player is always playing an active role in the story.
PDWT boils down to the player occasionally choosing a decision from a list. Some of the choices progress the story, and the others result in a prolonged voiceover where you’re berated for the wrong decision. Dragon’s Lair, this is not.
Regardless, it grew to have a following. Like many other games that found their way into infamous status, there’s potential to revive them. That’s exactly what Limited Run Games is going to do.
Finally, the most requested and anticipated game of ALL TIME. We're bringing Plumbers Don't Wear Ties to PS4, PS5, PC, and Switch physically and digitally! Follow us for more info. #LRG3 pic.twitter.com/zNNcvfLf5i
— Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) June 14, 2021
OK, I’ll admit that this could be interesting. If the release includes behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and other goodies, it may win my money. Right now, details are slim. Will the video be remastered in HD?
PDWT isn’t without entertainment value, as long as you’re not actually playing it. Sitting through a playthrough is even tedious. However, the AVGN made this trek through tepid titillation bearable:
If you want to hear more from Basone’s experience with the game, check out this interview:
Remember seeing this game on shelves during the 3DO’s short run? Would you be willing to throw down money to own something so niche? Let us know in the comments.
CD Projekt Red’s Ransomware Incident Did Lead To Leaks
Four months ago, CD Projekt Red was the victim of a ransomware attack that resulted in an unspecified amount of data being nabbed by HelloKitty. The source code for Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the things lifted by the ransom group. CDPR wasn’t too concerned at the time, but everyone with a pulse felt it was only a matter of time until the other shoe dropped.
Well, it turns out that the ransomware attack was a bit more serious than CD Projekt Red led us to believe. ArsTechnica pointed us towards a statement released by the company:
This message is a follow-up on the February security breach which targeted the CD PROJEKT Group. Today, we have learned new information regarding the breach, and now have reason to believe that internal data illegally obtained during the attack is currently being circulated on the Internet.
We are not yet able to confirm the exact contents of the data in question, though we believe it may include current/former employee and contractor details in addition to data related to our games. Furthermore, we cannot confirm whether or not the data involved may have been manipulated or tampered with following the breach.
Currently, we are working together with an extensive network of appropriate services, experts, and law enforcement agencies, including the General Police Headquarters of Poland. We have also contacted Interpol and Europol. The information we shared in February with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO) has also been updated.
That’s not assuring. This looks only to have affected those in and around CDPR and not the overall customer base. However, it could drastically affect employees and contractors. The company isn’t being totally transparent at this point. Was payroll info stolen? Private messages? Private details about employees?
What a terrible one-two blow to CDPR. First Cyberpunk 2077 hits the market to massive backlash and near-universal refunds; now, untold amounts of data were leaked then circulated.
[Source: ArsTechnica]
