Disney’s dismal performance at the box office in 2023 wasn’t just a stroke of bad luck; it was a crash course in the consequences of pushing forced political agendas and diversity at the expense of storytelling. The colossal failure of The Marvels serves as a glaring example of this misguided approach. Starring Brie Larson, The […]
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Not Even Ralph Ineson As Galactus Can Save The Fantastic Four As Marvel’s Next Flop Makes More Casting Announcements
Marvel Studios has announced Ralph Ineson as the latest addition to the cast of their upcoming film, The Fantastic Four, where he will portray the iconic villain Galactus, known as the “devourer of worlds.” This casting news follows closely on the heels of earlier reports confirming John Malkovich’s involvement in an undisclosed role. Ralph Ineson […]
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Makes Apes Great Again!
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes lopes into theatres this weekend, an epic ape odyssey with classic themes, nostalgic visuals, and the sort of male hero’s journey which is far too often lacking in modern cinema. Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings) does not return as ‘Caesar’ in Kingdom, but white male actor […]
RE:View – Predator
Dark Herald reviews the original Predator movie. Does it hold up? On April 30th, 1975, Saigon fell to North Vietnam. The pictures of Americans being evacuated from the roof of the embassy couldn’t have been a clearer image of defeat for the United States of America. This was as close as America ever got to what […]
Bad Boys: Ride or Die: Will Smith & Martin Lawrence On The Lam
This summer, get ready for the return of everyone’s favorite bad boys, bringing their signature blend of heart-pounding action and side-splitting comedy. But this time, there’s a twist: Miami’s finest are on the lam. Directed by Adil & Bilall and penned by Chris Bremner, this American buddy cop action comedy marks the next chapter in […]
Derek Ting’s ‘Agent Recon’ With Chuck Norris Who Doesn’t Age, He Decides How Old He Is
Quiver Distribution has completed production on Agent Recon last year, the military action/sci-fi feature that sees the return of legendary action star Chuck Norris to the silver screen, alongside sci-fi figure Marc Singer and director Derek Ting. This marks Chuck Norris’ first major film appearance since his role in The Expendables 2 back in 2012. […]
Disney’s Finances Are A Disaster With Stock Crashing After Posting $20 Million Loss In Q2
The Walt Disney Company posted a net income loss of $20 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, which began Sept. 30, 2023, according to the latest company data. Overall, revenue missed investor expectations, and so the $193 billion market cap company’s stock took a 9.5 percent hit in day trading, falling from […]
Will The Story Kitchen and DreamWorks Animation Deal Butcher More Video Game Characters?
Story Kitchen and DreamWorks Animation recently announced a strategic partnership that’s got the gaming and animation communities buzzing. But don’t break out the party hats just yet—this alliance could spell trouble for beloved video game IPs. The deal involves Story Kitchen, a company known for its knack for turning video games into TV shows and […]
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer That Agitated Fragile Kotaku
The trailer for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 that had the fragile journalists at Kotaku upset has recently been unveiled to the public, marking the return of the iconic character to the big screen in 2024 for the third instalment. Noteworthy additions to the cast include Shadow, joining the ensemble alongside familiar characters from […]
A Hero No More: Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer In The Morose ‘The Death of Robin Hood’
The contrast between the upcoming film The Death of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, and the original English ballad Robin Hood’s Death couldn’t be starker. While the ballad carries the weight of centuries of folklore and storytelling, the upcoming movie will be a modern morose attempt at re-imagining a classic tale. Let’s […]
The Dark Herald Does Not Recommend Rebel Moon – Part 2: The Scargiver
There is an annual contest for writers to come up with the most hackneyed and cliched opening sentence they possibly can. They come up with gems like “She was a beautiful woman; more specifically she was the kind of beautiful woman who had an hourlong skincare routine that made her look either ethereal or like […]
Will Amazon MGM Turn He-Man Into She-Man With Upcoming Masters of the Universe Live Action Movie?
After years of speculation and numerous shifts in production, the long-awaited live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe finally has a release date. Amazon MGM has slated the Mattel film for a worldwide theatrical premiere on June 5, 2026. Directed by Travis Knight and penned by Chris Butler, the movie promises to bring to life […]
