Category Archives: based on a book
“Secret Invasion” Trailer
Secret Invasion is an episodic series on Disney+ directed by Thomas Bezucha and developed by Kyle Bradstreet. It’s a program that is a significant event in Marvel Comics Universe.
The inside scoop is Secret Invasion intends to have several prominent movie stars. In the trailer are Olivia Coleman and Martin Freeman.
Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as Talos — the Skrull in Captain Marvel.
The Disney+ series explores the idea that some MCU characters are replacements by Skrull, a shifting of the alien race.
In the comic books, the Skrulls threaten Earth and its superheroes. They can mimic the appearance and talents of anyone they encounter.
“Blue Beetle” Trailers and Posters
Blue Beetle is a DC character developed by Charles Wojtkowski and first appeared in Mystery Men Comics #1 in 1939. The character has developed into various iterations over the decades.
Written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer and directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Blue Beetle is the first DC film to feature a Latino superhero.
The film follows Jaime Reyes, a teenager from El Paso, Texas. He’s given a scarab that gives him superhero abilities, transforming him into the Blue Beetle.
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” Trailers, Clip, Featurette, Interviews, Images, and Posters
Francis Lawrence returns to direct the next Hunger Games movie based on Suzanne Collins’s prequel novel. Taking the story from Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt’s screenplay, Lawrence helms the story that began 64 years ago. It was before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as a tribute. And decades before Coriolanus Snow became the authoritarian President of Panem.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes follows a young Coriolanus, played by Tom Blyth. He is the last hope for his failing lineage. The once-proud Snow family has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.
Snow’s need to ensure the necessities of life requires him to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, portrayed by Rachel Zegler, a tribute from the deprived District 12. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. He becomes infatuated with Lucy Gray and helps her prepare for the Tenth Annual Hunger Games. He helps her develop a public image and hone her skills to win.
Yet, all does not appear picture-perfect because Coriolanus and Lucy Gray become entangled in personal ambition and political intrigue.
With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor.
Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveals if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.
Photo Credit: Murray Close
The film provides a richer look into the origins of the Hunger Games and the history of Panem. The story explores the themes of love, corruption and power.
Photo Credit: Murray Close
Other supporting actors include Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés, Rivera, Jason Schwartzman and Viola Davis.
“TMNT: Mutant Mayhem” First Trailer, Clips, Interviews, Featurettes and Posters
“The Little Mermaid (Live-Action Movie)” Trailers, Featurette, Clip and TV Spot
Based on a classic fairy tale by the talented Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid (Live-Action Movie) arrives as a live-action adaptation of the 1989 animated film by Disney Studios.
Rob Marshall directs the story that follows Ariel, played by Halle Bailey, a young mermaid who dreams of living on land and going through life as a human.
Ariel makes a bargain with the evil sea witch Ursula, played by Melissa McCarthy, and trades her lovely voice for a chance to live as a human, walking with two feet and legs on land. There is a catch, which makes the story interesting. Ariel must win the love of Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, in three days to make the human transformation permanent.
All is not so easy because Ursula connives to create challenges that even Ariel doesn’t understand. Living on land is new to her, but she adjusts and tries to win Eric’s heart.
The movie has songs from the original animated film and some new ones to keep the redundancy at bay.
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?” Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters
Coming-of-age films are rampant. Having one based on June Bloom’s popular classic book for over fifty years is refreshing. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
You know you’re in for some honest entertainment. Bloom’s book has affected generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
Written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, the film follows 11-year-old Margaret, played by Abby Ryder Fortson. Her mother uproots her from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey.
She goes through puberty’s messy and tumultuous throes with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, played by Rachel McAdams, who struggles to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia, played by Kathy Bates. Sylvia isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Trailers, Clips and Featurette
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the next installment of the Marvel franchise. The plot details are unclear, but the team continues to defend the galaxy from threats.
James Gunn wrote and directed the third installment, which hints the film explores the characters’ past and dives deeper into their backstories.
Some fan-favorite characters might return while new characters arrive on the scene.
“The Flash” Storyline, Trailers and Posters
The Flash follows the superhero based on the DC comic character. The film introduces Barry Allen, played by Ezra Miller. Allen is a crime scene investigator. He gets struck by lightning and gains superhuman speed.
Andy Muschietti directs the movie. The Argentine-born filmmaker directed horror films It and Mama. His unique visual style and handling of special effects helped him nab the helm of the major event in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
With his newfound powers, Barry is the Flash and uses his speed to safeguard Central City from multiple threats, including Doctor Alchemy, played by Michael Shannon.
Barry lives a double life as a superhero and a police officer. He works to undercover the truth about his powers and the mysterious forces behind him.
The cast includes Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Billy Crudup as Henry Allen, Candice Patton as Iris West-Allen, Tom Cavanagh as Harrison Wells, Sasha Calle as Supergirl and Maribel Verdu as Rosalind Dillo.
The film spotlights cameo appearances by other DC characters, such as Wonder Woman and Batman, as part of the DCEU. Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton also star in The Flash.