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...
‘Bride of Frankenstein’ delayed, pulled from 2019 schedule
Universal Pictures has moved back pre-production efforts on its Bride of Frankenstein reboot as director Bill Condon continues to work on the script. The studio has also removed the film, which was slated for More...
Bill Condon confirms ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ prepping, filming in London, starts in February
While promoting the Director’s Extended Edition of Dreamgirls is currently available on Blu-ray and Digital HD director Bill Condon discussed a ton of projects, but most notably, the start of Bride of Frankenstein. During 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...
Universal seeking Channing Tatum for ‘Van Helsing’ film
The reboot of Universal’s Monsters Universe began with The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella. One of the slated projects is a reboot of Van Helsing and a new report states that the studio is eyeing Channing 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...
‘The Mummy’ is a thrilling action film which should have stayed a horror film
Universal begins their reboot of their classic monsters franchise with The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella as the titular character. This is the first film under the “Dark Universe” banner 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...
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...
New Universal monsters will return in ‘horror films’ with action, suspense
Universal has battled an identity issue with there “Classic Monsters” and as the studio promises new films, many fans are concerned they would be action driven and not horror films. Writer- Director More...
