#film-sequel

#film-sequel

Before I leave this best of all possible worlds, absolutely,

Russell Crowe has said that the makers of Gladiator II did not understand what made that first one special. In interview excerpts posted on social media by Australian radio station Triple J, Crowe said that the Gladiator sequel, which starred Paul Mescal and was released in 2024, was let down by the people in that engine room not actually understanding what made that first one special.

Its global total at the end of the weekend stands at $226m, considerably up on the $164.2m earned by its predecessor. The major change was in the domestic takings: while last year's film took more than double its initial take in the US $114m to $50.2m overseas this concluding instalment has corrected that overindexing, with $76m banked from international territories.

Ever since there has been enthusiasm for the story to continue further with both Streep and Seyfried offering updates previously. Mamma Mia! producer, Judy Craymer, also said in 2023 a script for a third film was in the "earliest stages" and she hoped Streep would return. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the Governor Awards, Seyfried said she thought Mamma Mia! 3 was a "done deal".

The first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 was released on Wednesday, coinciding with star Anne Hathaway's 43rd birthday. The 52-second clip features Meryl Streep walking into an elevator, where she's joined by Hathaway, who barely gets inside before the door closes. Took you long enough, Streep fittingly says in the preview for a sequel that took 19 years to come.

As the video begins, we hear the first notes of Madonna's "Vogue" (a throwback to the original film) as someone in a pair of red studded stilettos walks through the fictional Runway Magazine offices. Flashes of glamorous moments appear (a gown being zipped up, champagne being popped), then Miranda Priestley (Meryl Streep) steps into an elevator. Before the doors fully close, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) pushes them open and says "Miranda," who replies with, "Took you long enough."

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway have reunited in the first teaser trailer for the much-anticipated follow-up to The Devil Wears Prada. The Oscar-winning actors are reprising their antagonistic roles for The Devil Wears Prada 2 which is set for release next summer. Streep, who was Oscar-nominated for her role of tyrannical magazine editor Miranda Priestly in the original, has not appeared in a film since 2021's Don't Look Up. She also recently signed on to star next to Sigourney Weaver in thriller Useful Idiots.

Hold on, I need a second.

It's hard to quantify the success of . It made $224 million at the box office against a $40 million budget; it was nominated for eight Oscars, winning three; it recently placed at No. 10 on both the New York Times' industry poll and readers poll for the best movies of the 21st century. So ... let's make another one, right? That always goes well.

Best known for playing Kendall Roy in Succession, Strong is known for his method acting, a technique in which the actor tries to immerse themselves in the mental and emotional state of the character... so if Strong suddenly takes up MMA fighting and gets really excited about a social metaverse that no one wants, then we'll know that filming is imminent.

Spinal Tap, the fictional band at the center of the film, was known for its excesses both on- and off-screen. The bass player stuffed his pants with a foil-wrapped zucchini, while the lead guitarists boasted of amps that "go to 11." Reiner both directed the film and played a documentary director in the movie. Now, in the sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the band returns for a reunion concert. As in the original film, the band is portrayed by Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. Everyone's older in the sequel, but make no mistake: None of the characters has changed.

Almost 20 years since the original movie, the body inclusivity and positivity movements seem to be back at square one The devil might wear Prada, but she definitely does not eat pasta. At least, that seems to be the takeaway from a new interview with Emily Blunt. Speaking to Porter, the British actress who played Emily in The Devil Wears Prada spoke about reprising her role in the highly anticipated sequel, which also stars her brother-in-law, Stanley Tucci.

Rob Reiner recounted that when This Is Spinal Tap was released, many thought it depicted a real band rather than a satire, not appreciating its comedic value.

It's a comedy-first movie. There's no genre overlay. It's a family, fun, heartfelt comedy.

"What you can expect from the sequel is a glimpse into Alex and Henry's life after the confetti has finished falling from the first movie."

"Obviously, what you could have done is you could have followed the direction of 28 Weeks Later, which is to take the virus into Europe. But... what had happened in the other movies and TV series [is] that expansion had happened in that way. And what we should do is contract back."

Now, with the sequel officially greenlit and production slated to begin this September in Winnipeg, anticipation is snowballing.

This was an internal promo video that was never supposed to be seen by the public. I feel bad because it contains a bunch of plot points and temp VFX.

"When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences."

In 'The Accountant 2,' Christian Wolff explores aspects of life outside his serious demeanor, showcasing scenes like speed dating and line dancing, enriching his character's development.

Alicia Silverstone will reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a new Peacock series, marking a nostalgic return to the beloved 1995 film Clueless.