Category: Features
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Where Next for ‘Star Wars’?
Star Wars is back in the loop, with the “news” that Kathleen Kennedy is once again leaving her role as Lucasfilm president, to be replaced by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. We’re also getting the first Star Wars film in seven years, due to hit theatres in May. With all…
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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Is This The Way for Star Wars?
The new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu has dropped, and I have to confess, I was left cold by it. I didn’t love it; I didn’t hate it. I just watched it with a shrug. It could have been worse or better, but I really don’t care very much…
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The ‘Terminator’ Franchise Won’t Be Back
As Hollywood’s current obsession with nostalgia continues, it seems odd that one ’80s franchise is missing out on a reboot: where is Terminator? Well, maybe we will be seeing it again, because James Cameron says he’s writing a script for a new movie, but I have no confidence we’ll ever…
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Is Netflix Looking to Update Narnia?
New leaks from the set of Netflix’s Narnia adaptation suggest it could be set decades later than the books
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Superhero Fatigue is Real, But What Caused It?
Superhero fatigue is something you hear about a lot, usually following the disappointing release of yet another MCU movie. The big question though is does it really exist, or is it just a phrase invented by YouTubers to get clicks? The truth is that yes, it does exist, even though…
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AI Will Mean More Movies, Less Creativity
AI is coming to movies and I’m not looking forward to it. I’m sure it has legitimate uses, as a tool used sensibly and moderately, but to use it in place of humans seems to me a road to disaster, that ends with a drop into nothingness. Yet, as much…
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Is ‘Superman’s’ Opening Weekend a Good Result for the DCU?
Look up! Superman has made its debut at the global box office, with a reasonable total of $122M domestic and $95M international, for a worldwide start of $217M. Is this a good start for James Gunn’s DCU? Let’s break down the numbers. Firstly, it seems only fair to compare it…
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What’s the Point of the ‘Jurassic World’ Franchise Now?
After thirty years, the Jurassic Park franchise has become a sad parody of itself
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The Domestic Box Office Recovers in its Second Quarter
It’s a precarious time for cinema, with a string of big-budget flops in the last few months, the battle against Netflix and streaming continues, and Hollywood struggles to bring any original offerings to the table. But after one of the worst ever first quarters, things are looking up at the…
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How AI Could Feed Hollywood’s Nostalgia Obsession
I’m no fan of AI being used for making entertainment, in fact, I’m positively anti-AI. I’m sure the technology has some uses in other industries, but in entertainment, where creativity should be at the centre, I’m skeptical of its promises and think it should be kept to a minimum. I…
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