Dark universe

Guillermo del Toro Thinks Most Modern Monster Flicks Are Too ‘Ironic’ to Work

Universal’s Dark Universe looks to be dead in the black lagoon, and The Shape of Water director Guillermo del Toro might know why. In an interview with ScreenRant, del Toro was asked why it’s so hard for the most recent monster movie reboots to succeed like their 20th century counterparts. Del Toro would know better…

Movies Beth Elderkin Dec 4

Guillermo del Toro Wishes He’d Taken Over Universal’s Monster Movies (and So Do We)

Universal’s plans for a shared universe of monster movies are all but dead after the creative team tapped to build out the franchise left the project. The news wasn’t exactly surprising when it first broke considering the reception to The Mummy, but it did beg the question: what might have happened if Guillermo del Toro,…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore Nov 29

Universal’s Shared Monster Movie Universe Has Been Put on Hold

Universal Studios had high hopes for its 2017 reboot of the Mummy franchise, with planned to use the movie as a launchpad for a sprawling, shared universe of monster movies starring characters like the Bride of Frankenstein and the Wolf Man. According to a new report, though, those plans have been on hold. Alex Kurtzman…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore Nov 8

Bride of Frankenstein Has Been Postponed Because Nobody Wants Another Mummy

On the heels of director Bill Condon’s remarks that his upcoming Bride of Frankenstein movie would have “nothing to do with” Universal’s Dark Universe comes word that the film will not begin shooting early next year as planned. Instead, the production is taking a time out to rework its script. As Deadline first reported, pre-production…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Oct 5

Apparently, the New Bride of Frankenstein Has ‘Nothing’ to Do With Universal’s Dark Universe

Universal Studios’ Dark Universe didn’t get off to such a great start with The Mummy, and the future of the shared universe is already getting murky in regards to the next film, Bride of Frankenstein. When Universal announced the name of its upcoming shared cinematic universe of iconic movie monsters, it was accompanied by a…

Movies Germain Lussier Oct 3

The Monster Squad Is the Only Dark Universe We Ever Needed

Thirty years ago today, the Universal Monster Avengers hit the big screen. Of course, they weren’t called that, but still, it was a massive team-up that the movie world had never seen before. In the world of cinematic universes we now live in, it’s impossible to ignore the forward thinking of director Fred Dekker’s cult…

io9 Germain Lussier Aug 14

Universal’s Dark Universe May Already Be in Trouble

It was a bold move, announcing a full, connected, star-studded franchise before releasing a single movie. But that’s what Universal did earlier this summer with the monster-centric Dark Universe. Then The Mummy came out. Now, it seems things may already be coming apart at the seams. One of the franchise’s architects, Mummy director Alex Kurtzman, was…

io9 Germain Lussier Aug 2

Universal May Want Channing Tatum to Be Its New Van Helsing

The negative reaction to The Mummy as the kicking-off point for Universal’s Dark Universe movies is apparently causing a bit of a rethink about the future of the monster franchise at the studio. Part of that rethink? Getting Channing Tatum to play the next cinematic incarnation of fiction’s most famous monster hunter, Abraham Van Helsing.…

Movies James Whitbrook Jul 21

All the Ways The Mummy Sets Up the Dark Universe of Universal’s Monsters

Tom Cruise’s new film, The Mummy, is essentially a monster movie Iron Man; it’s the first film in Universal’s new cinematic universe of monsters, which will include Frankenstein, the Invisible Man, and other horrors from the studio’s rich, historic past. Here’s the breakdown of everything The Mummy can tell us about the Dark Universe to…

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 12

The Mummy Is Monstrous, Just for All the Wrong Reasons

The Mummy is the first movie in the “Dark Universe,” a planned series of films that will intertwine the ghoulish tales of the classic Universal Monsters. But it contains zero scares and is devoid of any sense of fun. What it does have is whole lot of Tom Cruise, and a Mummy whose motivation feels…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Jun 7

Universal Adds Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Notre Dame to Its Monsterverse, Which Is Very Dumb

Universal is desperate to create a franchise out of the classic “monsters” that ruled the studio from the 1920s to 1960. It’s calling this thing “Dark Universe” and it’s all kicking off with that ridiculous Tom Cruise-starring Mummy. And now we get word about more monster movies being planned and they make no sense. Alex…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Jun 6

Another Star Wars Classic is Getting an Update For The Last Jedi

Patty Jenkins teases some details about Wonder Woman 2. Dan Harmon discusses Rick and Morty’s return. The Rock has a few more peeks at the Rampage movie. Plus, new footage from Spider-Man: Homecoming and War for the Planet of the Apes, and the Ice Warriors return in new Doctor Who pictures. Spoilers now! Star Wars:…

Television James Whitbrook Jun 6

More Rumors About the Next Monsters Joining Universal’s Dark Universe

Another familiar face returns for Avatar 2. Sean Gunn teases the obvious for Avengers: Infinity War. Ben Mendelsohn talks about his approach to playing a villain for Ready Player One. Plus, Tom Holland on joining Uncharted, what’s to come on Fear the Walking Dead, and a kickass clip from Atomic Blonde. To me, my spoilers!…

Television James Whitbrook Jun 1

Bride of Frankenstein Will Be the Next Monster Movie in Universal’s ‘Dark Universe’

Universal has officially unveiled the “Dark Universe,” the name for its shared universe of monster movie reboots now kicking off with The Mummy next month. It’s also confirmed some major cast members and the next ghoulish entry in the franchise. Announced in a press release today, Bride of Frankenstein, due out February 14, 2019, will…

Movies James Whitbrook May 22

Warner Bros Is Hoping One of These Five DC Films Will Shoot This Year

For the past few weeks fans have been wondering what’s happening with the DC film universe. Now we have a better idea. As of right now, only James Wan’s Aquaman will shoot in 2017, which means there would only be one DC film released in 2018. That’s not great for keeping the brand relevant. So,…

Movies Germain Lussier Mar 16

Director Doug Liman Thinks WB Will Let Him Make the Justice League Dark Movie Weird as Hell

Doug Liman thinks he knows why Warner Bros. picked him to direct the Justice League Dark movie, a.k.a. Dark Universe: because there was no chance of him turning in a movie that looked like anyone else’s. Speaking with IGN, Liman talked a little bit about Edge of Tomorrow 2 (still happening! It will “revolutionize how…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Oct 28

Doug Liman Will Direct the Justice League Dark Movie, But Has Left Gambit

Warner Bros. has tapped Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow) to direct Dark Universe, the title given to the Justice League Dark movie written by Guillermo del Toro. Meanwhile, Liman’s no longer directing the X-Men standalone movie Gambit. Variety broke the news that Liman would be taking over directing duties from del Toro, whose schedule meant…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Aug 24

What Does A Return To An Iconic Location Mean For Game of Thrones?

The Walking Dead’s fall finale will break your heart. Another actor is rumored for The Force Awakens. Andy Serkis explains what his mo-cap company did for Age of Ultron. Where does Batman v. Superman’s latest location represent? Plus, Guillermo del Toro turns in his Justice League: Dark script. Spoilers now! Top image: Game of Thrones…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Nov 27

Could Charlie Kaufman be adapting Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five?

And Guillermo del Toro wants to direct. The villains of Guardians of the Galaxy may have been confirmed. The Luna Brothers’ The Sword is being adapted by David Hayter. Is Grimlock in Transformers 4? Another Star Wars actor wants to return. Watch Edgar Wright talk about The World’s End. Spoilers ahead! Top image: Guardians of…

Television Amanda Yesilbas Jul 9

Guillermo del Toro Thinks Most Modern Monster Flicks Are Too ‘Ironic’ to Work

Guillermo del Toro Wishes He’d Taken Over Universal’s Monster Movies (and So Do We)

Universal’s Shared Monster Movie Universe Has Been Put on Hold

Bride of Frankenstein Has Been Postponed Because Nobody Wants Another Mummy

Apparently, the New Bride of Frankenstein Has ‘Nothing’ to Do With Universal’s Dark Universe

The Monster Squad Is the Only Dark Universe We Ever Needed

Universal’s Dark Universe May Already Be in Trouble

Universal May Want Channing Tatum to Be Its New Van Helsing

All the Ways The Mummy Sets Up the Dark Universe of Universal’s Monsters

The Mummy Is Monstrous, Just for All the Wrong Reasons

Universal Adds Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Notre Dame to Its Monsterverse, Which Is Very Dumb

Another Star Wars Classic is Getting an Update For The Last Jedi

More Rumors About the Next Monsters Joining Universal’s Dark Universe

Bride of Frankenstein Will Be the Next Monster Movie in Universal’s ‘Dark Universe’

Warner Bros Is Hoping One of These Five DC Films Will Shoot This Year

Director Doug Liman Thinks WB Will Let Him Make the Justice League Dark Movie Weird as Hell

Doug Liman Will Direct the Justice League Dark Movie, But Has Left Gambit

What Does A Return To An Iconic Location Mean For Game of Thrones?

Could Charlie Kaufman be adapting Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five?

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