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Same actors?

Yarp. Well, same confirmed for Hal, Lois and Malcolm.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Not a movie, but Malcolm In The Middle is coming back, as a continuation with an adult Malcolm.

I really enjoyed what is now I suppose the original run, so I’m optimistic.

That's really surprising esp as Malcom in the middle was one of those shows, at least in the UK, which was all over the place and then I don't think I've seen it since. Really interesting that they've got the original cast back though I don't know how its going to work if they are all adults and grown up - changes a lot of the dyna... oh wait its 2025 they'll do what all the 90-00s kids did - move back with their parents due to rent



Also 5 seconds of googling and apparently Scrubs is also slated for a reboot

Seems it’s four episodes, with Malcolm and his Daughter visiting Hal and Lois for their 40th wedding anniversary.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Seems it’s four episodes, with Malcolm and his Daughter visiting Hal and Lois for their 40th wedding anniversary.

Ok, that’s interesting. A little mini-series to explore a specific story is a much better way of doing a continuation/sequel to these old series than just making more and expecting it to be good. Can also serve as a back-door pilot for a new series if the chemistry is still there and they can come up with some good ideas.

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
If the zombies are looking for brains in Kentucky, poor things will starve to death.... err...undeath?

See my location? Trust me, Kentucky's no worse than the rest of the US nowadays...

 Ghaz wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
If the zombies are looking for brains in Kentucky, poor things will starve to death.... err...undeath?

See my location? Trust me, Kentucky's no worse than the rest of the US nowadays...

I used to spend my summers in Cynthiana, KY (Harrison County)... where is were Robert Kirkman is from and based the original Walking Dead story.

Should've made my references more clear...

And for something completely different...

A teaser for the James Gunn Superman movie is making the rounds. Hard to judge because its a preview of the teaser for the trailer, as the industry loves to do lately.

Looking forward to that flick, though I'm still salty about Cavill's departure.

Which opened the door for the 40k production.

In Saint Cavill's name, I am more than willing to have another Superman... because I couldn't imagine Henry Cavill having adventures with his dog Krypto (who will be featured In aspca or humane society... I can't remember which... advertising).

That Karate Kid legends looks like it could be fun to watch.

That looks PTS inducing.....

I like the look of it. I can get behind a movie that focuses on the actual fighting part of warfare and minimizes peripheral stuff.

BanjoJohn wrote:
That Karate Kid legends looks like it could be fun to watch.

It's gonna be weird unless they drop a "the whole family is on a trip so I've got time" kinda line as to why none of them are in it (assuming they're not in it)

Death of a Unicorn


Not just a horror comedy about killer unicorns. A horror comedy about killer unicorns from A24 by one of the directors of Everything Everywhere All At Once and starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant. Heck yeah.

Yeah. But. Scheduled for release 7 November 2025, from the Director of Prey?

Predator, Badlands

I am very, very excite for that. Dan Trachtenberg did an absolutely phenomenal job with Prey, and given a big chunk of that was him understanding what makes the Predator creature work? I think we’ll see lightning strike twice.

Though, like Prey (though I didn’t actually try there, they just pretty much snuck it out with minimal fanfare) I think I’ll avoid trailers as much as possible.

I'm hoping that the next Karate Kid movie will be about a kid learning Capoeira and that every other film they change locations and characters learning a different martial art, but not Karate, while still always giving it the title of Karate Kid. Perhaps Karate Kid: DANCE! for Capoeira kid?

Abruptio

Looks like psychological horror mindf— film. I don’t want to spoil the trailer because I think it’s more effective watching it cold.


Dutchess

Looks like another competent yet formulaic action-revenge flick. The trailer itself begins with a record scratch “do you want to know how I got here? Well, we need to go back” cliche, which is kind of yikes in 2024.


I think I’m still most excited for the Paul Rudd vs Killer Unicorns movie.

Killer Unicorn flick as Tea Leoni in it? I am sold.

Jared Leto has been cast as Skeletor.

I don’t want to live on this world anymore.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Jared Leto has been cast as Skeletor.

I don’t want to live on this world anymore.

This timeline just keeps getting worse and worse.

This is good news for me, a fan of the Dolph Lundgren/Frank Langella film. This will finally make the masses recognize old MOTU for the classic it is.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Jared Leto has been cast as Skeletor.

I don’t want to live on this world anymore.

Hilarious, I don't know how this man keeps getting new roles for him to bomb in.

Don't worry, soon it'll be his turn soon to formally debut in the MCU, I would love to see your reaction if he showed up as a main cast member in Avengers Doomsday xD

Den of Thieves 2 : Pantera.

With the first Den of Thieves, I remember going in with "what's the worst that can happen" and being pleasantly surprised by it. Its a decent enough attempt at a Heat remake, without remaking Heat, with a touch of The Usual Suspects at the end. To be clear, its nowhere close to being as good as either of those classic movies, but it was a fun one and did decent at the box office for its budget. It was like if they made a movie about a GTA V mission. It was ridiculous, but enjoyable.

Not sure if lightning will strike twice as this looks a bit more "direct to TV sequel", but I'll probably check it out when its available.

Based on one of Stephen King's short stories.

Seems we’re getting a new Predator movie later this year, from the same Director as the excellent and outright franchise salvaging Prey.

Have you not seen Prey? Well get on it, it’s superb. And Alien Romulus whilst we’re at it.

I think for that one, I’ll try the Prey approach of not knowing anything about it until I can see it. Prey was such a bolt from the blue in even existing, let alone being that good pleased the cockles of my heart.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Have you not seen Prey? Well get on it, it’s superb.

It's also streaming on Tubi, so it's free just as long as you don't mind commercials.

Also on Disney+ in the UK, which is nice. Alien Romulus, too.

I know I probably sound like a loony, but they really are great films. And both coming to the salvation of much abused franchises gives me renewed hope for the future. That if we are stuck with remakes and reboots and latter day sequels, we can at least be stuck with good remakes, reboots and latter day sequels.