Alex Kurtzman discusses the failed ‘Mummy’ reboot, no longer part of ‘Dark Universe,’ but hopes it will happen
The idea of restarting the classic creature features in Universal‘s “Dark Universe” was an exciting one. Then The Mummy was released 2017 and sent the entire idea, as well as Alex Kurtzman, down with the More...
Universal’s ‘Invisible Man’ with Johnny Depp loses writer Ed Solomon, studio ‘reconfiguring’ Dark Universe
Universal’s Dark Universe was supposed to be a star-studded reboot of their classic monster franchise, obviously attempting to mimic Marvel’s MCU, but it has been a disaster. More bad news arrives with the planned The More...
Alex Kurtzman talks ‘Star Trek Discovery season 2 plans, expect it in 2019
Star Trek: Discovery has found new life on CBS, streaming via CBS All-Access; the network netted 9.6 million viewers to kick off the new show. Discovery co-creator Alex Kurtzman spoke with the outlet recently, More...
Alex Kurtzman ‘unsure’ about Universal’s Dark Universe
Despite poor reviews and a subpar box office performance in America for The Mummy, the film’s international success was thought to keep Universal Pictures’ The Dark Universe of films alive. Now Alex More...
Alex Kurtzman Explains How ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ Will Redefine the Character
While the reviews for The Mummy haven’t been kind, Universal is committed to the Dark Universe plans and director Alex Kurtzman spoke of the next project, centering on one of the key characters in the franchise: More...
Universal explains ‘Dark Universe’ confirming Bill Condon to direct ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ for 2019
UPDATE: This has angered some folks over at Warner Bros since this is the working title for the Justice League Dark movie. Universal Studios unveiled more on their new cinematic universe connecting all of their More...
Sofia Boutella’s monster stars in ‘The Mummy’ featurette
Universal Pictures has released a new featurette promoting the upcoming reboot of The Mummy directed by Alex Kurtzman. Over the last few weeks, fans have learned details regarding the past of Princess Ahmanet (Sofia More...
‘Aquaman’ writer to pen Universal’s ‘Creature From The Black Lagoon’ reboot
Universal Pictures has set Will Beall to write The Creature From The Black Lagoon, from an idea Beall had to revive the classic 1954 film as part of the studio’s classic monsters franchise. Beall just scripted More...
Universal monster films update: ‘Van Helsing’ ‘Creature From the Black Lagoon’ ‘Bride of Frankenstein’
The reboot of Universal’s Monsters Universe will arrive this summer, beginning with The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella, and fans get an update on other projects from producer Chris Morgan. “Beyond More...
‘Star Trek Discovery’ TV show delayed again as James Frain added as Spock’s father
Star Trek: Discovery won’t be arriving anytime soon, but they did find out that Spock’s dad will indeed be part of the new show as True Blood alum James Frain has landed the role of Sarek. Per EW, Frain’s More...
‘The Mummy’ plane crash details emerge, Tom Cruise blamed for ‘vomit comet’ filming
From the trailer for The Mummy, a crazy plane crash sets off a cascade of events surrounding star Tom Cruise and director Alex Kurtzman says Cruise is the one who wanted the scene shot in the in the “vomit More...
‘Star Trek Discovery’ adds ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ star Michelle Yeoh
Fans are ecstatic for Star Trek‘s highly-anticipated return to TV with Star Trek Discovery and now the cast is getting added after the exit of showrunner Bryan Fuller. International action star Michelle Yeoh is More...
First trailer, poster for ‘The Mummy’ with Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella
Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy. Thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath More...
‘The Wolf Man’ reboot gets ‘Expendables’ writer David Callaham
Universal continues to work diligently to adapt their classic Monster franchise for audiences and the the upcoming Wolf Man movie scheduled for 2018, now has a screenwriter. According to The Hollywood Reporter, More...
Russell Crowe talks ‘The Mummy with Alex Kurtzman, will scare the crap out of you
While promoting his new film The Nice Guys with Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe spoke about the news of him joining Tom Cruise for the new Mummy reboot. “I’m gonna do it. I’m gonna play Dr. Henry Jekyll, Fellow More...
Universal releases ‘The Mummy’ synopsis, Russell Crowe set as Dr Jekyll, Mr Hyde
Universal Pictures has officially unveiled the synopsis for their upcoming Tom Cruise led film, The Mummy. This will be the first installment in their planned Monster Movies Cinematic Universe, Sofia Boutella More...
New ‘Star trek’ TV series will be set before ‘Next Generation’
photo/ MegaCon 2013 Brandon Jones CBS is developing a new Star Trek TV series to be helmed by Hannibal’s Bryan Fuller for release some time next year, just timed to follow the 50th anniversary of the original More...
Marwan Kenzari joins Tom Cruise for ‘The Mummy’ reboot
Marwan Kenzari has joined the cast of Universal’s The Mummy reboot starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella, who will play the titular character. Universal has hired Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan to develop More...
Bryan Fuller set for new ‘Star Trek’ TV series, it’s a ‘dream come true’
Bryan Fuller, who started his writing career with the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager TV series, is now returning to the television franchise as co-creator and executive producer of the new More...
Johnny Depp to headline Universal’s ‘The Invisible Man’, coming after ‘The Mummy’
20th Century Fox Johnny Depp has been set to star in The Invisible Man for Universal Pictures, part of the studio’s new production plans to tap into their famous Classic Monsters franchise. Universal has handed More...
