The Flash Movie Has Been Pushed Back, Production May Start in 2019
Thanks to the lackluster response to Justice League, Warner Bros. has had to rethink its plans for the DC Extended Universe films. The Flash‘s solo movie has been one of the projects that’s suffered through several delays. It’s also lost screenwriters and directors along the way. Now, Warner Bros. is closer than even to making The Flash happen, but it’s facing another setback.
According to Variety, Warner Bros. has once again pushed back the release of The Flash in part because of scripting issues. It had been scheduled to begin filming in March 2019, but the new script isn’t finished and the studio wanted more time to get it right. Ezra Miller’s schedule is also a hurtle for this film. Miller played the Flash/Barry Allen in Justice League and briefly appeared in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. However, Miller is also playing a key role in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. He is currently slated to film the third movie in that series next summer.
Now, the earliest that The Flash movie could begin production is in late 2019, after Fantastic Beasts 3 wraps. That would leave the currently untitled film potentially set to hit theaters in 2021, but a formal release date hasn’t been set for The Flash. Spider-Man: Homecoming screenwriters John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein are directing The Flash. Kiersey Clemons was cast as Iris West in Justice League, although she was eventually cut from the film. It’s unknown if Clemons will return for The Flash, or if the character will be recast.
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The 1970s were defined by many things: economic change, politics, fashion, movies, drugs, and, most importantly, music. In addition to disco, this decade also saw the rise of funk, soul, jazz, heavy metal, and punk rock. When folks talk about their favorite albums of the decade, chances are high that there will probably be at least one soundtrack among them. Many soundtracks came out during the ’70s which have gone down in history as some of the best musical albums and collections of all time, and many are renowned for their cultural and historical significance.
Put on your dancin’ shoes and boogie with us as we take a look at the best soundtracks of the ’70s.
Across 110th Street (1972)
Across 110th Street incorporates the best aspects of a cop drama, a heist movie, and a mob movie. It’s a savage, yet wonderfully shot depiction of the racial divide in Harlem as well as an example of corruption on both the highest and lowest levels. The soundtrack and score by Bobby Womack and J.J. Johnson, respectively, make this one of the great soul records of this decade. The composition of the score is pure gritty funk, and the songs by Womack truly convey the imagery of the film: being held down by race and poverty and trying anything you can to break free. The title song was also used in the opening credits of the film Jackie Brown.
American Graffiti (1973)
Directed and co-written by George Lucas, American Graffiti is the seminal “graduation” movie, influencing many films all the way up to Can’t Hardly Wait, Superbad, and beyond. The story follows recent high school grads who spend their final night cruising around town in the summer of 1962 before they all go off to college. This soundtrack went triple platinum upon release, and might be the absolute best collection of rock and doo-wop hits from the ’50s and ’60s. At 41 tracks long, it’s one of the longest soundtracks ever released. The artists include Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, The Beach Boys, and many more.
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The Harder They Come (1972)
The Harder They Come is a fantastic film is about a young singer with dreams of musical stardom who sadly gets involved with drugs and corruption along the way. This soundtrack is not only a great collection of reggae hits, but helped popularize the genre in America. It features many classic singles which were already hits in Jamaica, but the stand-out songs are performed by the film’s star, Jimmy Cliff. The beautiful and melodic “Many Rivers to Cross” was recently featured in Netflix’s Daredevil, and the upbeat and catchy “You Can Get It If You Really Want” has been heard in some recent tacky beer commercials (a shame, because this music deserves much better than that).
Mean Streets (1973)
Mean Streets is an early work of Martin Scorsese which, like many of his films, shows us the dynamics of crime from an insider’s point of view. It is a realistic depiction of New York wiseguy life and the trials and tribulations one debt collector must face in his criminal community. Scorsese has proven time and again that he knows how to use music in his films, and this is no exception, even if this soundtrack has never officially been released. It’s a great collection of Italian, rock, and doo-wop hits. Of course, a Scorsese movie wouldn’t be complete without a couple Rolling Stones songs, too. Check out this handmade list and build your own soundtrack to relive the moments. Catch the film on Amazon.
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Tony Manero (John Travolta) is a young man with dreams of the future, but the only way to escape his terrible home life is to go to the only place he’s king: the club. Saturday Night Fever is the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time! It was added to the Library of Congress for its cultural significance and won six Grammys. Once you’ve heard it, you’ll understand. It completely encapsulates disco culture in less than 20 tracks. Every song is a hit, including jams from KC and the Sunshine Band, Kool and the Gang, The Trammps, and Yvonne Elliman. The stand-out is brothers Gibb band The Bee Gees, performing what would become their most recognizable songs of all time.
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Shaft (1971)
Directed by Gordon Parks, the bad-ass movie Shaft concerns suave detective John Shaft, who gets hired by a local mob boss to help retrieve the boss’ kidnapped daughter only to realize there’s a lot more going on. Originally hired to write a few songs for the movie, Isaac Hayes eventually composed the entire score. This was another soundtrack added to the Library of Congress for cultural significance. While mostly composed of instrumental tracks with just three vocal songs, it’s still Isaac Hayes’ best-known work and the best-selling LP ever released under the Stax label. It’s available on Amazon. Can you dig it?
Super Fly (1972)
Directed by Gordon Parks Jr., Super Fly is an often-times silly portrayal of a cocaine dealer, Youngblood Priest, who wants to make a final score and get out of the pusher life once and for all. The film speaks of the socio-political climate of the times and part of that is due to musician Curtis Mayfield. This soundtrack is so good, it made more money than the actual film. Mayfield’s album is one of the greatest soul records of all time. The outstandingly beautiful music mixed with the socially aware lyrics created an album of pioneering significance. This soundtrack stands on its own and is, in many ways, more important than the movie.
Tommy (1975)
Tommy is a surreal, psychedelic rock opera starring The Who (among many others). It’s about a boy with psychosomatic disabilities who becomes a master pinball player and starts a new religious movement. While the film itself is based on the concept album of the same name, the soundtrack features many more artists along with The Who. The re-recorded music for the film was apparently closer to Pete Townshend’s original intent of the album. Elton John’s version of “Pinball Wizard” was a huge hit when it was released as a single.
Up In Smoke (1978)
Up In Smoke, the first cinematic outing of Cheech and Chong, is a goofy adventure about two stoners who unknowingly smuggle an entire van made of marijuana from Mexico to L.A. This soundtrack is one for the comedy album enthusiasts. It features the best quotes from the film, including the best screaming father of all time, Strother Martin. It also includes the classic hit, “Low Rider” by War, along with every goofy song performed by Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. It’s a shame it doesn’t have the other songs from the Battle of the Bands scenes, but that is forgivable.
The Warriors (1979)
In the slick neo-noir film The Warriors, a tough New York gang is caught on the streets and framed for murder while every other gang in the city is after them. This soundtrack is a quick, fun collection of music from the film featuring Barry De Vorzon, Arnold McCuller, Mandrill, Desmond Child, and Joe Walsh. Many tracks were also re-used for the 2005 Rockstar video game based on the film. Director Walter Hill was always one for using great music in his movies, including his cult ’80s gem, Streets of Fire, which centers around a kidnapped singer.
Roadside Attractions acquires Tim Tebow’s Run the Race drama
Run the Race, executive produced by Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and E.P. Robby Tebow, is an inspiring and uplifting film about two young brothers facing unbelievable odds with an unbreakable bond that will be released nationwide on February 22, 2019, through a distribution deal with Roadside Attractions. You can check out the official Run the Race trailer below, as well as new photos in the gallery!
In Run the Race, two desperate brothers sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. Reeling from his mother’s death and his father’s abandonment, Zach, an All-State athlete, finds glory on the football field, working to earn a college scholarship in the hopes of earning he and his brother, David, a ticket out of town. But when a devastating injury sidelines Zach, David laces up his track cleats to salvage their future.
“I wanted to be part of something that’s encouraging and inspirational to the viewer. I believe Run the Race accomplishes this by showing two brothers struggling with real life, but them getting through it by supporting each other and their faith. I hope those who see it can walk away with more faith, hope, and love,” said Tim Tebow.
Run the Race stars Mykelti Williamson (Fences, Forrest Gump) as the boys’ coach, Frances Fisher (Titanic, Unforgiven) as their surrogate mother, Tanner Stine (NCIS, HBO’s Here & Now) as Zach, and Evan Hofer (Kickin’ It) as David. Supporting cast includes Kristoffer Polaha, Mario Van Peebles and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George.
The movie is directed by Chris Dowling (Where Hope Grows) and co-written by McEntire, Dowling, and Jason Baumgardner. From Reserve Entertainment and 10th Leper Productions, the film is produced by Darren Moorman, Jake McEntire, and Ken Carpenter.
Roadside Attractions released the #1 independent film of 2018, the faith-based I Can Only Imagine, which grossed $83.5M. “I Can Only Imagine, Roadside’s highest grossing film, affirmed that inspirational, quality faith-based stories can reach a huge, highly-valued audience,” said Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents and Co-Founders Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff. “Tim and Robby Tebow are fantastic partners, and we believe their Run the Race will be embraced as enthusiastically by audiences nationwide.”
“Roadside Attractions’ experience with finding the right audiences for independent films makes them the perfect distribution partner for Run the Race,” added Executive Producer Bill Reeves of WTA Group.
Principal filming on Run the Race was in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to Robby and Tim Tebow and Reeves, executive producers include Erik Weir, Trey Brunson, Joe Kosakowski and Erik Dellenback.
Aquaman to premiere in China two weeks ahead of US release date
Following the recent news about Crazy Rich Asians‘ release date in China, Deadline reports that Warner Bros. Pictures has set their upcoming and highly-anticipated DC superhero film Aquaman to be released in China on December 7, 2018, two weeks earlier than the US premiere date of December 21.
From Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films, and director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas. The film, starring Jason Momoa (Justice League, Frontier) in the title role, reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime — one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be… a king.
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Aquaman also stars Amber Heard (Justice League, Magic Mike XXL) as Mera, a fierce warrior and Aquaman’s ally throughout his journey; Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (Platoon, Spider-Man 2) as Vulko, council to the Atlantean throne; Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring films, Watchmen) as Orm/Ocean Master, the present King of Atlantis; Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables films) as Nereus, King of the Atlantean tribe Xebel; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Baywatch, The Get Down) as the vengeful Black Manta; and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman (The Hours, Lion) as Arthur’s mom, Atlanna. Also starring is Ludi Lin (Power Rangers) as Captain Murk, Atlantean Commando, and Temeura Morrison (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Green Lantern) as Arthur’s dad, Tom Curry.
Directed by James Wan from a script by Will Beall (Gangster Squad) and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (The Conjuring 2), from the story by Geoff Johns, Wan and Beall, the film is being produced by Peter Safran and Rob Cowan, with Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Rob Cowan, Jon Berg, Walter Hamada, and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers. The movie is based on characters from DC’s Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger. Rupert Gregson-Williams (Wonder Woman) will compose the music.
Monumental Pictures to develop Amy Winehouse biopic
According to The Wrap, Monumental Pictures is currently in the process of developing a biographical film based on the life of the late singer Amy Winehouse with the singer’s family officially completing a deal with the studio to executive produce the upcoming biopic. The film’s proceeds will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which was created to help other people from alcohol and drug misuse and addiction.
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Winehouse was a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter best known for her distinct and soulful voice. Her second album titled Back to Black earned her five Grammy awards in 2008 which made her the first British woman to win five Grammys, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year. Almost nine years into her flourishing career, Winehouse died at the young age of 27 on July 23, 2011 due to alcohol poisoning.
“We now feel able to celebrate Amy’s extraordinary life and talent,” Amy’s father Mitch Winehouse said in a statement. “And we know through the Amy Winehouse Foundation that the true story of her illness can help so many others who might be experiencing similar issues. With Alison and Debra we have found fantastic British producers who understand what Amy meant to people, alongside an illustrious history of bringing amazing female driven stories to the big screen.”
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The film will be produce by Alison Owen and Debra Hayward of Monumental Pictures with Geoff Deane to pen the biopic’s screenplay and will also serve as executive producer.
“We’re proud that Mitch Winehouse has entrusted us with the story of amazing Amy, an icon whose songs have provided the soundtrack to a generation.” Owen and Hayward added.
In 2015, A24 has produced a documentary about the ups and downs of Amy Winehouse’s success featuring unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks. The docu film was directed by BAFTA Award-winning director Asif Kapadia.
The studio is planning to start the film’s production in 2019.
Last week, Bloody Disgusting broke the news that a Wrong Turn remake was in the works at Constantin Film. Now, Deadline has confirmed that the production company will be remaking the West Virginia cannibal franchise with original writer Alan B. McElroy returning to write the script and Mike P. Nelson set to direct.
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The film series began in 2003 with a theatrical film that was a modest box office success and received generally mixed reviews, spawning a direct-to-video franchise made up of two sequels and three prequels running up to 2014 before going dormant. The films followed different families of cannibals in the West Virginia forests hunting down various people in the area.
The upcoming remake will update the time period and plot for timely purposes and to add some social context to the film. The plot, as described by Deadline, is “a cross-country hiking expedition puts a group of friends in the land of an inclusive society, where the soon discover they are under a different rule of law, and may not be the victims they throught they were.”
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Prior to his work on the original film, which starred Desmond Harrington (Elementary), Eliza Dushku (Bull) and Jeremy Sisto (FBI), McElroy wrote the script for the cult classic comic book movie Spawn, as well as the animated series that preceded it, followed by the 2006 action thriller The Marine, which was the debut of John Cena in acting, and The Vampire Diaries. Nelson recently directed the post-apocalyptic horror film The Domestics starring Tyler Hoechlin (Supergirl) and Kate Bosworth (Still Alice) from Orion Pictures.
John Carpenter drops new song from new Halloween soundtrack
Ahead of the film’s theatrical release this Friday, Sacred Bones Records has dropped a brand new track titled “Halloween Triumphant” from the New Halloween Soundtrack. Composed by original Halloween director John Carpenter along with Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies, the soundtrack for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions‘ Halloween sequel is scheduled to be released on October 19. You can pre-order the Halloween soundtrack on CD or vinyl at this link. Check out and listen to the new track below!
The new soundtrack pays homage to the classic Halloween score that Carpenter composed and recorded in 1978, when he forever changed the course of horror cinema and synthesizer music with his low-budget masterpiece. Several new versions of the iconic main theme serve as the pulse of Green’s film, its familiar 5/4 refrain stabbing through the soundtrack like the Shape’s knife. The rest of the soundtrack is just as enthralling, incorporating everything from atmospheric synth whooshes to eerie piano-driven pieces to skittering electronic percussion. While the new score was made with a few more resources than Carpenter’s famously shoestring original, its musical spirit was preserved.
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In the film, Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago. Curtis is joined in the film by Judy Greer who plays Karen Strode, the daughter of Curtis’ character, and Andi Matichak (Orange Is the New Black, Underground) who plays Allyson, the granddaughter of Laurie Strode.
The upcoming sequel film will be ignoring the continuity of all of the sequels in favor of telling its own story. Curtis previously appeared in four films in the series, including the 1978 original, its 1981 sequel, 1998’s Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, and Resurrection.
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Master of horror John Carpenter will executive produce and serve as creative consultant on this film, joining forces with cinema’s current leading producer of horror, Jason Blum (Get Out, Split, The Purge, Paranormal Activity). Inspired by Carpenter’s classic, filmmakers David Gordon Green and Danny McBride crafted a story that carves a new path from the events in the landmark 1978 film. Green also directs.
