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Clayface Gets a Chilling First Look in Flanagan-Driven DC Horror
entertainment1 month ago

Clayface Gets a Chilling First Look in Flanagan-Driven DC Horror

Warner Bros. and DC Studios unveiled the first, dialogue-free footage of Clayface at CinemaCon, a horror-tinged DC film written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins. The teaser shows a disfigured man with bandages, flashes back to what led to the moment, and ends with Tom Rhys Harries’ Clayface revealing a blank, emotionless face. Produced by Matt Reeves alongside Lynn Harris and DC chiefs Gunn and Safran, the $40 million project is slated for an Oct. 11, 2026 release, following June’s Supergirl on the DC slate.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#cinemacon#clayface#dc-studios
Ejiofor Signs On for Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist Reimagining
film3 months ago

Ejiofor Signs On for Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist Reimagining

Chiwetel Ejiofor has joined Mike Flanagan’s all-new The Exorcist film, reuniting with the director on a fresh chapter in the franchise (not a Believer sequel). Filming is set for New York City, with a March 12, 2027 theatrical release. Flanagan wrote and will direct for Red Room Pictures, with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster-Morgan Creek and Universal producing; and Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, and Diane Lane are already attached.

via Deadline|
#2027-release#blumhouse#chiwetel-ejiofor
Flanagan’s The Exorcist Sets March 2027 Release
entertainment4 months ago

Flanagan’s The Exorcist Sets March 2027 Release

Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist is dated for March 12, 2027, with Scarlett Johansson and Hamnet breakout Jacobi Jupe starring. The film, a Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment production in association with Red Room Pictures, will be set in the same universe as the 1973 classic (not a Believer sequel) and has been described as a radical new take on the franchise; production delays had pushed it off its original March release.

via Variety|
#entertainment#jacobi-jupe#mike-flanagan
entertainment11 months ago

Mike Flanagan Shares How 'The Haunting Of Hill House' Helped Him Heal from Grief

Mike Flanagan discusses how creating 'The Haunting of Hill House' helped him cope with personal grief and loss, and highlights the emotional depth of horror as a genre, emphasizing its artistic and storytelling potential. He also advocates for the preservation of monologues in film and shares insights about his work and collaboration with Stephen King.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#grief#horror-genre
‘The Life of Chuck’: A Cosmic, Empathetic Dance Movie Breaking Boundaries
entertainment11 months ago

‘The Life of Chuck’: A Cosmic, Empathetic Dance Movie Breaking Boundaries

Mike Flanagan discusses his adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Life of Chuck,' emphasizing King's themes of love, humanity, and faith over horror, and highlighting Flanagan's success in capturing the emotional depth of King's work through empathetic storytelling. The film explores civilization's collapse amid climate disasters and features a transformative journey of the character Chuck Krantz, showcasing Flanagan's skill in adapting King's optimistic and humanist themes.

via National Catholic Reporter|
#adaptation#entertainment#horror
‘The Life of Chuck’ Review: A Mixed Bag of Emotions and Insights
entertainment11 months ago

‘The Life of Chuck’ Review: A Mixed Bag of Emotions and Insights

'The Life of Chuck' is a film by Mike Flanagan based on a Stephen King novella, blending mystery, coming-of-age, and horror elements, and told in reverse order. It explores the life of Chuck, played by Tom Hiddleston, against the backdrop of an impending apocalypse, with themes of life's universality and reflection on human existence. The film is visually engaging but somewhat hindered by its faithful adaptation and exposition-heavy narration.

via NPR|
#apocalypse#entertainment#mike-flanagan
entertainment1 year ago

Mia Sara Returns to the Red Carpet After 14 Years

Mia Sara, known for her role in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, made her first red carpet appearance in 15 years at the premiere of The Life of Chuck, citing her return was motivated by working with director Mike Flanagan. She expressed mixed feelings about her comeback and reflected on the challenges of modern stardom, emphasizing her gratitude and openness to future roles if offered.

via Entertainment Weekly|
#entertainment#ferris-bueller#mia-sara
entertainment1 year ago

Mike Flanagan to Write 'Clayface' Movie for DC Studios

Mike Flanagan is set to write a 'Clayface' film for DC Studios, focusing on the shapeshifting supervillain. Flanagan, known for his work on horror projects, aims to approach the film as a horror/thriller/tragedy. Although initially not intended as a villain, Clayface is a significant addition to the DC Universe and may feature in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman 2.' The character, introduced in 1940, has appeared in various media forms over the years.

via Deadline|
#clayface#dc-studios#entertainment
Mike Flanagan to Direct Radical New Take on 'The Exorcist' for Blumhouse
entertainment2 years ago

Mike Flanagan to Direct Radical New Take on 'The Exorcist' for Blumhouse

Mike Flanagan, known for "Doctor Sleep" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," will write, direct, and produce a new "The Exorcist" movie for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek. This project is a fresh take on the franchise and not a sequel to 2023's "The Exorcist: Believer." Flanagan's long-time collaborator Trevor Macy will also produce the film.

via Variety|
#blumhouse#entertainment#film-production