Movie review «Paradox Effect»
On June 27, the cinema started showing the action thriller «Paradox Effect» starring Olga Kurylenko and Harvey Keitel. This is the feature film debut of director Scott Weintrob, who previously worked in short and documentary formats. In the review below, we state that Olga Kurylenko’s film career has taken a wrong turn and discuss what…
Review of the series «Dark Matter»
On June 26, the sci-fi thriller ended on Apple TV+ service «Dark Matter» starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. Its plot is based on the novel of the same name by the American writer Blake Crouch, who also acted as the main screenwriter and showrunner of the project. In the review below, we tell you […]
The movie «The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum» will definitely feature familiar characters — Andy Serkis
He is the director and lead actor in «The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum» Andy Serkis says that some of the previous — trilogy films «The Lord of the Rings» and «The Hobbit» will appear in the movie. As in reports Popverse, Serkis said at ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024 that there will be someone familiar in «Gollum Hunt» 2026.
Sony will adapt the Street Fighter game series and set the premiere for 2026
The Street Fighter game series was launched in 1987 and has sold 49 million copies since then. In 2023, Legendary acquired the rights to film and TV adaptation of the game and announced a joint venture with Sony.
A movie based on Elden Ring — FromSoftware is not averse to making a movie of the game if «there are strong partners»
FromSoftware CEO Hidetaka Miyazaki is thinking about the Elden Ring adaptation, but doubts whether the studio will have enough experience.
«Fantastic Four» Marvel will show the 1960s «alternative» New York
The illustrated posters that Marvel posted on social media hinted to fans where the new Fantastic Four movie will take place, and now the head of the studio has confirmed these assumptions.
«Inside Out 2» beat the second «Dune» as the «richest» film of the year with a gross of $720 million
«Inside Out 2» took just two weekends to reach the title of the highest-grossing film of 2024.
Movie review «The Bikersiders»
The crime drama «The Bikersiders» starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer was released in cinemas on June 20. The plot of the film is inspired by the eponymous photobook by Danny Lyon, published in 1968. In the review below, we tell you how interesting it was to immerse yourself in the subculture of […]
Movie review «Trigger Warning»
On June 21, Netflix presented another action novelty «Trigger Warning», this time with Jessica Alba as a tough warrior. The actress also executive produced the film, which is the English-language feature debut for Indonesian director Muli Suria. In the review below, we will tell you why this movie is absolutely not competitive within the genre.…
Movie review «The Exorcism»
Starting June 20, you can watch a new horror movie in theaters «The Exorcism» starring Russell Crowe. The main filming was completed back in 2019, but later the filmmakers needed additional filming, which, however, had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the production of the film stretched until January 2024. […]
Review of the cartoon «Mars Express»
On June 20, cinemas started showing the animated sci-fi detective story «Mars Express», which was nominated for the «César» award in the «Best Animated Film» category. In the review below, we analyze what makes this film by French animation director Jérémie Périn notable and what outstanding works that have become an integral part of…
«Agent to the Stars» John Scalzi: a book about first contact with aliens and love of cinema
We recently wrote about the cycle of «War of the old man» by the American writer John Scalzi. He has won three «Locus» awards, three «Hugo» awards, the John Campbell Award, and many other awards for his work, but today we will talk about Scalzi’s first novel, «Agent to the Stars». At the beginning of his […]
«Mad Max» star Tom Hardy says he's a fan of «Furiosa» — even though he hasn't seen the movie
Hardy, who starred in the 2015 film «Mad Max: Fury Road», said that he is a big fan of George Miller’s franchise and the prequel with Anya Taylor-Joy in particular — despite the fact that he hasn’t even seen the movie yet.
«Deadpool and Spiderman» — Shawn Levy wants to reunite Wade Wilson with Peter Parker in the next movie
«Deadpool and Wolverine» hasn’t been released in theaters yet, and its creators are already thinking about a new project.
«Deadpool and Wolverine» received «approval» to be shown in China — in a shortened and censored version
The original «Deadpool» never launched in China due to «sensitive content», while its 2018 sequel was released in the region several months late and with a PG-13 adjustment.
Movie review «Firebrand»
On June 13, the historical drama was released in cinemas «Firebrand» starring Alicia Vikander and Jude Law. The plot of the film is based on the debut novel by the English writer Elizabeth Freemantle «The Queen’s Gambit», which appeared on bookstore shelves in 2013. In the review below, we tell you what passions were raging in […]
Review of the cartoon «Ultraman: Rising»
On June 14, the Netflix streaming service released the animated kaiju superhero film «Ultraman: Rising», which became the 44th feature-length project in the «Ultraman» media franchise created by the Japanese company Tsuburaya Productions. In the review below, we’ll tell you whether this movie is worth watching, even if you’ve seen…
Movie review «Sting»
On June 13, the arachnophobic horror film «Sting», in which the characters will have to confront a huge bloodthirsty spider. In the review below, we will tell you how scary it is to watch this action and what other emotions the film can evoke. «Sting» Genre horror movie Director Kiah Roach-Turner Starring Ryan Corr, Alila […]
Review of the documentary «Episodes: Ukraine at the World Cup»
On Friday, June 14, the 17th European Football Championship kicked off in Germany, and very soon the Ukrainian national team will play its first match in the tournament. At the beginning of the week, Netflix presented the documentary «Ukraine at the World Cup», which was screened exclusively in the «Planeta Kino» cinema chain in April…
«Gladiator 2»: the first footage of the lead actor Paul Mescal from the set
The Daily Mail received the first photos of Paul Mescal, the lead actor in «Gladiator 2», on the set. Paul will play Lucius, the adult nephew of Emperor Commodus and son of his sister Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning «Gladiator» in 2000 with Russell Crowe. The original historical epic grossed five times its budget and helped…
Paddington in Peru — official Ukrainian trailer (in theaters from January 16)
The first trailer for the third installment of the adventure franchise «Paddington» — has been released, and this time the charismatic bear is traveling with the Browns to Peru, to his homeland to visit his relatives.
Family Squad — a new animated satire from the producers of «Mavka» and the director of «Luxembourg, Luxembourg»
Animagrad Studio, which produced «Mavka», has teamed up with director Antonio Lukic to create an animated satire «Family Squad», which was announced during the Annecy Animation Festival.
«Knives Out 3» — first look at Daniel Craig as «updated» Benoit Blanc
Daniel Craig returns to the role of Benoît Blanc in the new installment of the «Knives Out» — franchise, but he changes his image a bit.
Ian McKellen «has heard» that Gandalf will appear in «The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum» but is not sure if he will play it
The 86-year-old British actor, who played Gandalf in both of Peter Jackson’s trilogies, says his character will return in the new Gollum movie.
«Bad Boys 4» debuted with $105 million, while «Furiosa» barely reached $144 million in its third weekend
The fourth movie franchises «Bad guys» with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence has made a strong start at the box office, earning $105 million in its opening weekend (against a budget of $100 million).
Movie review «The Watchers»
Starting June 6, you can watch a new horror movie in theaters «The Watchers», based on the novel of the same name by Irish writer A.M. Shine. This is the feature film directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of the master of mystical thrillers/horror M. Night Shyamalan, who also produced the film. In […]
Movie review «Bad Boys: Ride or Die»
On June 6, the comedy action movie «Bad Boys: Ride or Die» starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami cops. This is the fourth installment comedy action franchise «Bad Boys» and the second in a row, directed by the Belgian duo Adil & Bilal. In the review below, we tell you what kind of […]
Film franchise «Bad Boys»: how an unremarkable buddy movie grew to become a successful series of films
On June 6, Miami Metro detectives Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett, played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, return to the screens «Bad Boys: Ride or Die» — is the fourth appearance of the implacable crime fighters among the sun-drenched Miami palm trees. Before the film’s release, we decided to recall the previous three, tell […]
Film review «Under Paris» / Sous la Seine
On June 5, the horror film «Under Paris» was released on Netflix. This is a new film by French director Xavier Jeans, who previously worked on the first adaptation of the cult stealth action game Hitman, and the mediocre horror films «The Crucifixion» and «Cold Skin», and also directed several episodes of the hit series […]
«The Hunger Games» returns with a new prequel in 2026 — the story of Haymitch and the 50th anniversary competition in Panem
Suzanne Collins, the author of the original «Hunger Games» trilogy, is writing a new book, which is planned to be filmed and released in cinemas in 2026.
«Avengers 5» will bring back 60+ Marvel characters — probably with the director of «Deadpool and Wolverine» on board
Sean Levy is going to save the Marvel Cinematic Universe — first with «Deadpool and Wolverine»and then (potentially) as the director of the next «Avengers».
Ukrainian cinemas to receive compensation from the state budget for showing films in English — Rada votes for law #9432
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported Law No. 9432 in the second reading, which, among other things, defines English as one of the languages of international communication in Ukraine and regulates its use in the work of government agencies, education and culture.
«Venom: The Last Dance» — trailer for the finale of the sci-fi trilogy with Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock
Tom Hardy is ready to return to the big screen for the last time as the anti-hero he has been playing for the past six years.
Denis Villeneuve is disappointed that «Dune 2» is still the box office leader
The sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic, which sets in the universe of «Dune» Frank Herbert, has so far earned $711 million worldwide and is firmly holds the status of box office leader in 2024.
Chad Stagelski's Ghost of Tsushima adaptation has probably gotten its first actor — and it's Hiroyuki Sanada from the «Shogun» series.
PlayStation has announced a movie adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima in 2021, saying that the franchise’s director «John Wick» Chad Stagelski will work on the film.
Ticket sales for «Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga» fell by 60% in its second weekend — the film's global box office now stands at $114 million
At the same time, «Furiosa» is still far from profitable, given the film’s $160 million budget.
The most interesting new movies of June 2024
June’s repertoire may surprise you. The first month of summer offers quirky plots — from an LGBT story with Dakota Johnson to a Chuck Norris comeback in a low-budget science fiction. From horror stories about bloodthirsty spiders and sharks to lighthearted comedies with star-studded casts. From action movies with warriors Jessica Alba and…
Movie review «One Life»
On May 30, cinemas began showing the biographical drama «One Life», which tells the story of British philanthropist Nicholas Winton. On the eve of World War II, he tried to save Jewish children from German-occupied Czechoslovakia. The screenplay is based on the book «If It’s Not Impossible… The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton» written…
The trailer for «Moana 2» broke Disney's record for views — 178 million in 24 hours
On Wednesday, Disney released the trailer for the animated musical «Moana 2» (a sequel to the hit 2016 animation) and it brought another record for the studio, collecting 178 million views in 24 hours.
Blumhouse to create a «radical» new version of «The Exorcist» with director Michael Flanagan
The upcoming movie in the «Exorcist» franchise will not continue David Gordon Green’s 2023 film, but will be a completely new story.
Trailer for the comedy action movie «Wolfs» with Brad Pitt and George Clooney — in theaters from September 20
George Clooney and Brad Pitt will appear together again on the big screen — in the Apple/Sony comedy action movie «Wolfs».
Game of Thrones creator «George R.R. Martin says most TV adaptations are worse than books «999 out of 1000 times»
George R.R. Martin, the author of the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, which formed the basis for the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, criticized the blog TV and movie adaptations of books.
«Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery» — stars «Crown» and «Priscilla» to star in the continuation of the detective franchise with Daniel Craig
Josh O’Connor and Kaley Spaney are set to join the third installment of the «Knives Out» detective franchise, which announced a few days earlier.
In the movie "Furiosa", the features of Anya Taylor-Joy and Alila Brow were combined with the help of AI
If you’ve already seen the prequel «Mad Max», you’ve probably noticed how young «Furiosa» looks like Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays the character in her more mature years.
«Most people are aliens!». George Lucas responded to the criticism of «Star Wars» about «white male supremacy»
George Lucas, the creator of «Star Wars», responded to critics who accused the director of lacking diversity in the first six films of the franchise.
«Furiosa» debuted at the box office with a modest $59 million, failing to live up to expectations of a «best start»
The prequel to «Mad Max», «Furious», earned $59 million in its opening weekend in 76 markets: $33.6 million came from foreign theaters, while the film opened domestically in North America with $25.6 million.
The best movies of 2004: What we watched 20 years ago
Do you remember what movies were playing in theaters back in the noughties? And what did the movie repertoire offer 20 years ago, in sunny May 2004? Today, we want to remind you what cinema was like that year, when California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a completely silly cameo, Tom Cruise unexpectedly played a sinister […]
Review of the movie «Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga»
On May 23, the post-apocalyptic action film «Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga» was released in cinemas. This is a spin-off prequel to one of the greatest action blockbusters of at least the 21st century «Mad Max: Fury Road» (2015) and the fifth film in George Miller’s gritty, anarchic franchise. In this review, we will tell […]
Movie review «Atlas»
On May 24, the Netflix streaming platform presented another new movie for the weekend called «Atlas». This sci-fi action movie starring Jennifer Lopez has already begun to collect devastating reviews in various media. In the review below, we will analyze why this has never happened before, and now it has happened again, but we will […]
Movie review «Darkness of Man»
On May 21, the official digital release of the action thriller «Darkness of Man» starring action star Jean-Claude Van Damme took place. In this review, we discuss why the filmmakers have chosen the wrong genre for their unpretentious brainchild. «Darkness of Man» Genre thriller, action movie Director James Cullen Bressack Starring Jean-Claude…
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