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30.09.2024 • YOU MUST'VE SEEN HER
The »John Wick« franchise continues to grow! After the fourth part of the main series, which thrilled moviegoers last year, a spin-off called »Ballerina« awaits us on the big screen in 2025.

Ana de Armas is the eponymous dancer who - just like John Wick himself - is trained by the Ruska Roma to become a contract killer. As viewers, we not only follow her tough training, but also her vendetta against her family's murderers.

The plot takes place at the same time as the events of »John Wick: Chapter 3« and we can actually look forward to an appearance by Keanu Reeves in this spin-off. But of course we are particularly excited about Ana de Armas as the contract killer Eve. Get a foretaste in the trailer for »Ballerina«, which has been dropped on YouTube recently:
https://youtu.be/0FSwsrFpkbw
27.09.2024 • APARTMENT 7A
For all horror fans, today it's time to sit back in your home cinema with Paramount+ and enjoy the new horror thriller »Apartment 7A«. It's a prequel to the masterpiece »Rosemary's Baby« from 1968. The producers of »A Quiet Place« have ventured to tackle this disturbing story. Julia Garner (»The Assistant«, »Ozark«) plays the protagonist and slips into the role of an ambitious dancer. Take a look at the trailer:
https://youtu.be/Kj2GqMvhbNM

Due to an injury, Terry Gionoffrio is forced to give up on dancing. But then she meets the wealthy Castevets (Dianne Wiest & Kevin McNally). They offer her one of the apartments in the Bramford Building and give her a second chance as a dancer. Blinded by her big dreams, Terry at first doesn't realize that there is something wrong with the apartment complex and that the Castevets are acting strangely. The story of the previous tenant finally sheds light on the darkness...
26.09.2024 • THIS WEEK'S CINEMATIC RELEASES
As always, we would like to present you with a small selection of today's cinematic releases.

NEVER LET GO

In the new film by director Alexandre Aja (»The Hills Have Eyes«), Halle Berry plays a woman (known to the audience only as "Momma") who lives in isolation in the forest with her two sons Nolan (Percy Daggs IV) and Samuel (Anthony B. Jenkins). According to Momma, the three are the only survivors of an apocalypse triggered by a supernatural force that only she can see. She tells the two boys never to step outside without a rope that must connect them to the house at all times to protect them from evil. But Nolan begins to have doubts about this story ...

MEGALOPOLIS

In Francis Ford Coppola's passion project the architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) wants to rebuild New York, which has fallen into disrepair after a crisis, into a utopia. Mayor Frank Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), however, opposes this change and clings to the legacy of the past. In the middle of the conflict between the two men is Frank's daughter Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel), who is torn between her loyalty to her father and her love for Cesar.

If the majority of reviews are to be believed, you can probably safely skip both films or at least save them for the home screen. The story of »Never Let Go« is said to be quite thin and has nothing really surprising or new to offer. The trailer was already reminiscent of previous works such as »Bird Box« or »A Quiet Place«. Only the performances of the three main actors receive occasional praise.
»Megalopolis« was apparently notably affected by its chaotic production history. In terms of narrative, acting and visuals, the film does not live up to what the trailer promises and is a bit heavy.

Are you still drawn to the cinema for this or another of the films opening today?
24.09.2024 • CAREFUL WHO YOU ASSEMBLE
The first official trailer for »Thunderbolts« was shown exclusively at SDCC in July. Everyone else had to be patient, but now the time has finally come: Marvel has dropped the trailer on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/v-94Snw-H4o

The film focuses on the eponymous Thunderbolts, an unconventional group of anti-heroes who are commissioned by CIA chief Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). During a mission, the team consisting of Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko) and Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) encounters Bob (Lewis Pullman). The trailer still leaves open who he is and what purpose de Fontaine is pursuing. But to the sounds of »Where Is My Mind« it gives us a promising preview of awesome action and great humor. 

»Thunderbolts« is scheduled to open in theaters next year in late April to early May, just a few weeks after »Captain America: Brave New World«, making it the last film of Phase 5 of the MCU.

What is your first impression of the Thunderbolts?
24.09.2024 • ED WOOD
In recent years, the buzz around Tim Burton has quieted down a bit, but he returned with the Netflix series »Wednesday« and his »Beetlejuice« sequel is currently running successfully in cinemas.

Apart from that, we don't just owe him widely known films such as »Batman« and »Batman Returns«, »Edward Scissorhands« and »Sleepy Hollow«, but also »Ed Wood«, which premiered at the New York Film Festival 30 years ago today.

Ed Wood is often described as the worst film director of all time, but his trashy, often unintentionally funny films, especially »Plan 9 from Outer Space«, enjoy cult status today.

Tim Burton dedicated a biopic to him that celebrates the love of cinema. Johnny Depp embodies this passion for cinema and the love of angora underwear perfectly. Special mention goes to Martin Landau, who plays the old Bela Lugosi and won the Oscar for best supporting actor for this role.

If you haven't seen the film yet or want to refresh your memory, here is the trailer:
https://youtu.be/CawVaHxWvnA

You can currently stream the film on Disney+.
23.09.2024 • THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT
Nowadays, Netflix has a lot of animated shows to offer that revive our beloved classics and heroes. Thus, Lara Croft's going to return to our home screens with »Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft«. »Tomb Raider« is known for its tough heroine and plenty of action. As you can see in the trailer, showrunner Tasha Huo really kept this in mind during production:
https://youtu.be/Oe7CVCjgCzI

»Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft« picks up after the events of the video game series from 2013-18, which concludes with »Shadow of the Tomb Raider«. This means that the story takes place between the »Survivor Trilogy« and the original game series from the 1990s.

As a passionate archaeologist, Lara can’t just keep still and has to dive into the next adventure. It doesn't take long for her to be on the trail of a new secret. To uncover it, she heads on a chase around the world.

The series starts with eight episodes on Netflix on October 10.
23.09.2024 • ON THE ROAD TO TOYPLOSION
The first Toyplosion was one of our absolute highlights of 2023! That's why we were really happy to be part of the »Most Powerful Retro Toyshow« again this year. We would like to thank everyone who visited us at our stand - it was nice to see you 😊!

For those who unfortunately couldn't be there, we also recorded some exciting impressions. We'll take you »On the Road« with us, guide you through the Europahalle in Castrop-Rauxel and give you a little booth tour at our stand. Not only will you get an overview of our new products and trade fair offerings, but Timo will also tell you what the »Great Wars« stuff by Axel Giménez and Leo Vega is all about 🤯!

We'll also tell you in the video how you can get your hands on the collectibles on display even after the Toyplosion. And you'll get to see an interview about the »Kings of the Snake Men« book with the three artists behind it. So be sure to check it out - now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/l520ttzHEtU
20.09.2024 • BATMAN DAY
If you are reading this text, then it's very likely that Batman was already bringing crooks in Gotham City to justice at the time of your birth. The man in the bat costume already celebrated his 85th anniversary this year. It is all the more surprising that an official Batman holiday was only launched by DC in 2014. This year's Batman Day takes place tomorrow and we'd like to celebrate this day early with you!

The Batman franchise is distinguished, most of all, by its versatility. A lot of you have probably seen the Batman TV-Series from the 60s in your childhood. Batman and Robin as a dynamic duo, equipped with snug tights and superimposed stylized sound bubbles (*PAM*, *POW*, *KAPOW*) in wonderfully stupid and highly amateurish brawls. Of course, we were not aware of the exaggeration and self-irony in childhood: Batman was serious shit!!!

As we got older and the comedic touch was no longer enough, Tim Burton's 1989 masterpiece »Batman« fortunately offered us the gothic thrill we needed. Jack Nicholson as the Joker invited us to a dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.

With the »Dark Knight« series from 2005 onwards Christopher Nolan would bring Christian Bale as the masked vigilante into a world that more or less mirrored our own. Instead of garish characters the ensemble of rogues consisted of real psychopaths, like Cillian Murphy's calculating Scarecrow, the simultaneously extremely intellectual and violent Bane, played by Tom Hardy ... and of course the Oscar-honoured Joker legacy of Heath Ledger.

This list of memorable Batman moments could probably be continued forever: for example, who still remembers the terrible fate that Barbara Gordon suffered in Alan Moore's comic »The Killing Joke« in 1988? Or the freedom that was given to us in 2009 with the video game »Batman: Arkham Asylum«? The game took 3D-action-adventures to a new level, won countless prizes and gave players around the world the feeling of being Batman. And in just a few days, the Dark Knight will receive a very special honor: he'll be the first superhero to be immortalized with a star on the Walk of Fame. But even before that, he was already made into countless collectibles. You can find a large selection of figures from the films and comics in our shop.

We would like to know from you which media products of the Batman cosmos have shaped you the most. Maybe you still have one or the other insider tip in stock ;).

But before that, we would like to give you a little tip: If you want to celebrate Batman Day accordingly, then today's streaming start of »The Penguin« offers the perfect opportunity! What started with the »Dark Knight« trilogy’s grim realism was taken to the extreme by Matt Reeves with his interpretation of »The Batman« in 2022, where he took the "Detective Comics" in DC quite literally. There are no supernatural powers, no Mr. Freeze with his ice cannon, no colorful chemical barrels, no anthropomorphic giant plants, and no oversized hammers. Instead, we get real detective work, corrupt cops, serial killers, the mafia underworld and a Penguin, who has swapped his army of penguins and red-and-white striped fireworks for designer suits and a Glock.

Before the second part with Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne hits theaters next year, the story of this very Penguin is now being continued in an HBO series. Of course, we immediately watched the first episode today after its release and we can already say: this is going to be AMAZING! The Penguin (once again portrayed by the unrecognizable Colin Farrell) is determined to fulfill his ambition of becoming the new mafia kingpin in a post-Carmine-Falcone-Gotham, using his seemingly dumb, naive, crippled, subservient, yet megalomaniacal reputation as his weapon.

We’re particularly excited about the interactions with Sofia Falcone, portrayed in a brilliantly sweet-but-menacing way by Cristin Milioti. Every time she opened her mouth in this first episode, we got chills. The bleak, modern, "post-apocalyptic" (let's remember: in »The Batman«, the Riddler had flooded the city and »The Penguin« picks up just a week after those events) Gotham, which somehow also reminds us of the Five Points from »Gangs of New York«, provides the perfect backdrop for a mafia drama in the style of »The Sopranos«. This could definitely turn out to be one of the best series of the year!

Here's the trailer in case we piqued your interest:
https://youtu.be/sfJG6IiA_s8
19.09.2024 • THIS WEEK'S CINEMATIC RELEASES

Two interesting productions are currently starting in cinemas, which we'd like to present to you:

SPEAK NO EVIL
The film is the US remake of the Danish film that was released in 2022. An American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a British family they befriended on a holiday in Tuscany. What was supposed to be a nice, short holiday soon turns into a nightmare.
The plot of the film follows the original, only the nationality and the locations have been changed. Of course, the remake has a more prominent cast. In particular, James McAvoy in the role of the host stands out. The end of the film is supposed to be more Hollywood-like and less consistent compared to the original. Of course, one can also argue about the sense (or nonsense) of such remakes. But we are excited to see what director and author James Watkins makes of the original. He has had a special place in our hearts since his film »Eden Lake«. To whet your appetite, here is the trailer:
https://youtu.be/FjzxI6uf8H8

THE SUBSTANCE
We are very excited about »The Substance«. The film has been praised by critics everywhere. Rotten Tomatoes concludes: „Audaciously gross, wickedly clever, and possibly Demi Moore's finest hour, »The Substance« is a gasp-inducing feat from writer-director Coralie Fargeat.“ That sounds promising! We have had Fargeat on our radar since her 2017 debut, the rape and revenge film »Revenge«. Her new movie now promises us the finest body horror. The trailer shows you the film's premise:
https://youtu.be/LNlrGhBpYjc

Will you go to the cinema this week?

18.09.2024 • MICKEY 17
The first trailer for »Mickey 17« is finally here! The eagerly awaited science fiction film by »Parasite« director Bong Joon Ho will be released in cinemas in January 2025.

Mickey is an "Expendable" who embarks on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet. He should have read the fine print in his contract, because if he dies during a mission, the company will promptly print a new clone with his memories.

The trailer shows us a series of Mickey's fatal accidents. At some point something goes wrong and Mickey meets his successor ... Everything is edited to the swing song »Ain't That a Kick In the Head« by Dean Martin. The trailer gets us really excited for the film - see for yourselves:
https://youtu.be/osYpGSz_0i4

The film also has a prominent and top-class cast, including Robert Pattinson (»The Batman«), Naomi Ackie (»Blink Twice«), Steven Yeun (»Nope«), Toni Collette (»Hereditary«) and Mark Ruffalo (»Poor Things«). This could be one of the first big cinematic highlights of the next year!
18.09.2024 • AGATHA ALL ALONG
Matching the spooky autumn mood, you'll be able to stream the series »Agatha All Along« on Disney+ starting tomorrow. Be sure to get ready for some spooky elements that will sweeten your wait for Halloween! The spin-off directly follows the events of »WandaVision«. The trailer gives exciting insights into the MCU's witchcraft:
https://youtu.be/R9pXbNz6Vbw

Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) is a witch with one specific problem: she has lost her powers. But she doesn't let that get her down. Together with a teenager (Joe Locke), she's about to head along the "Witches' Road" to recover what she's missing at the end of it. Along the way she forms her own coven that couldn't be more diverse. Great powers are at play along a dark path with all sorts of obstacles!
17.09.2024 • EMMYS 2024
Last weekend, the 76th Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The big winner of the evening was the series »Shōgun«, which bagged a total of 18 awards. In addition to the Emmy for best drama series, the main actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai were also honored with an award. No wonder that the successful series is getting a second season despite the fact that season 1 already exhausted the material of the novel of the same name by James Clavell, which the series is based on. But the upcoming Battle of Sekigahara certainly offers enough dramatic potential. Without this second season, »Shōgun« would have ended up in the miniseries category, which would have increased the chances for the nominees »Slow Horses« and »The Morning Show«, which were considered favorites in the drama category. The awards for best supporting actor in a drama series went to Billy Crudup for »The Morning Show« and to Elizabeth Debicki for »The Crown«.

In the comedy department, »The Bear« won a total of 11 trophies. Jeremy Allen White was named best actor and the two supporting actor awards in the comedy category went to Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colón-Zayas for their roles in the show. Jon Bernthal and Jamie Lee Curtis were honored for their guest performances. The Emmy for best comedy series, on the other hand, went to »Hacks«, for which Jean Smart also won best actress.

The big winner among the miniseries was the Netflix show »Baby Reindeer«. In addition to the Emmy for best miniseries, it won five other awards. Richard Gadd took home the award for best actor and Jessica Gunning was honored as best supporting actress. Best actress in a miniseries went to Jodie Foster in »True Detective«. It's hard to believe, but this is actually her first Emmy! Lamorne Morris won the Emmy for his supporting role in »Fargo«.

At this point, we'd like to shout-out our long-time customer and friend Heiko, who was at the Emmys in L.A. in tuxedo due to the nomination of »Avatar: The Last Airbender« in the category Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie and one day later, with a little jet lag, set up his booth with his Star Wars 1:6 custom figures at Toyplosion.

More info about the Emmys can be found on the official website:
https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners
17.09.2024 • HOLD YOUR BREATH
Until October 3rd, you have to hold your breath. Just then you'll be able to watch the thrilling psycho-horror »Hold Your Breath« on hulu. In the trailer, you can see the great acting performance of Sarah Paulson (»American Horror Story«), who plays a terrified mother of two daughters. At first glance, the story of »Hold Your Breath« promises nerve-racking suspense. Check out the trailer:
https://youtu.be/Pcpb-Zq4-dQ

In the 1930s, dust storms brought terrible chaos to the land of Oklahoma. Margaret Bellum and her children also struggle with these circumstances. But, as if that weren't enough, there seems to be something horrible lurking in the thick clouds of dust. It soon becomes clear, that Margaret has to hold her breath to save her daughters from worse.
17.09.2024 • HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GOLDFINGER!
60 years ago today, »Goldfinger« premiered in London. For many critics and fans of the series, the film is still considered the pure essence of a Bond film. With his third film as James Bond, Sean Connery finally became a cinematic icon. And Gert Fröbe plays one of the best Bond villains of all time.

The confrontation between Bond and Goldfinger is crackling with tension in every frame. The shot of actress Shirley Eaton covered in gold adorned the cover of Life Magazine at the time and became part of our collective cinema memory.

Not to forget the title song sung by Shirley Bassey, which made it into the top ten of the charts. A real catchy tune!

The film is also considered to be one of the first movies to rely heavily on merchandising with agent toys such as figures, 007 pistols, Aston Martin model cars, etc.

Of course, the film is also a product of its time. Bond displays a lot of machismo and for today's zeitgeist he crosses quite a few lines. On top of that, no serious screenwriter nowadays would get away with a role name like Pussy Galore either. But the film is still a lot of fun.

"Do you expect me to talk?"
"No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die!"

What is your favorite James Bond film?
13.09.2024 • OFF TO TOYPLOSION!
Finally the time has come - let's go to Toyplosion! We are making our way to Castrop-Rauxel with all sorts of cool toys and collectibles on board and are looking forward to all of you who'll pay us a visit at our stand.

Everyone else might need a bit of patience over the next few days. A large part of our crew will be at the con and will be busy tidying up after their return. Therefore, despite our colleagues holding the fort at the S.P.A.C.E Headquarters, there may be slight delays in communication and deliveries. We ask for your understanding.
12.09.2024 • THE CROW & BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE
The Grunge, Nu, and Gothic era of the late 80s to early 2000s is currently experiencing a massive revival. The nostalgic feelings of Generation X as well as Millennials are being fed and the new generation is being infused with them from a young age. Wednesday Addams is once again turning our living rooms into chambers of horrors, Michael Keaton is back as Batman in »The Flash«, and Linkin Park has announced a new album. It’s the perfect moment to bring two absolute icons of that era back to the big screen: Eric Draven, a.k.a. The Crow, and once again Michael Keaton in his signature role as Beetlejuice, ushering in autumn and the "Spooky Season" starting today.

»The Crow« is a modern remake of the 1994 classic. Bill Skarsgård (»IT«) takes over the titular role from Brandon Lee, who tragically passed away during the production of the original film. Eric Draven is resurrected by a crow after he and his great love, Shelly Webster, are murdered. He returns to save Shelly and to take revenge on their killers. According to the production team, this remake is said to be closer to the legendary comic by James O’Barr, who also served as a consultant on the production. Check out the trailer featuring music by Ozzy Osbourne and Post Malone, symbolizing the two generations that this film aims to bring together:
https://youtu.be/djSKp_pwmOA

While »The Crow«, rated R, is meant to give older audiences the chills, »Beetlejuice Beetlejuice« offers spooky fun for the whole family. Cult director and producer Tim Burton finally brings a sequel to the big screen 36 years after the first film! In addition to Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara return in their roles as Lydia and Delia Deetz, along with Danny Elfman, who is once again responsible for the music. The cast also includes some new members, such as Monica Bellucci (»James Bond 007: Spectre«), Willem Dafoe (»Spider-Man«), Justin Theroux (»Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi«) and Jenna Ortega (»Wednesday«), ensuring that the film will be an absolute hit. After all, we all know that when his name is spoken three times, absolute chaos is guaranteed. A special note is that Tim Burton has opted to largely avoid modern CGI in this film, instead relying on the same practical effects that gave the 1988 film its charm. "SAY IT!" "Beetlejuice … Beetlejuice …" "Yes …?" "BEETLEJUICE!":
https://youtu.be/As-vKW4ZboU
11.09.2024 • TIME FOR A REWATCH
Film anniversaries invite us to revisit works, often after a long time. This week marks the "birthdays" of six cinematic heavyweights that are worth mentioning. We don't need to say anything about the content of some of the films on our list, because we assume that each of you has seen them at least once, if not more than that. In case you haven't, you should definitely close this gap in your cinematic education 😉.

»A Fistful of Dollars«
The oldest film on our list was released in Italian cinemas 60 years ago. Sergio Leone invented the Spaghetti Western with his unauthorized remake of Akira Kurosawa's »Yojimbo«. »A Fistful of Dollars« helped its leading actor Clint Eastwood achieve world fame. The film turned the myths of the American Western on their head and cast a long shadow that reached as far as its homeland. Thus, »A Fistful of Dollars« and the subsequent Leone Westerns had a tremendous influence on the genre. Ennio Morricone's idiosyncratic score also played a significant role in the film's huge success.

»The Shawshank Redemption«
The prison drama »The Shawshank Redemption« celebrated its world premiere 30 years ago at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film, directed by Frank Darabont, is based on a novella by Stephen King and has topped the IMDb list of the 250 best films for years. And we never tire of celebrating the film with Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

»Léon: The Professional«
The thriller drama »Léon: The Professional« with Jean Reno in the title role and the debut of Natalie Portman, who was eleven years old when filming took place, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week. The film is rightfully considered the best work of French filmmaker Luc Besson. Reno and Portman are simply great and Gary Oldman as the corrupt cop also delivers an Oscar-worthy performance.

»Cemetery Man«
Arguably the best film by Italian director Michele Soavi is also turning 30 - a film that you might not have had on your radar. Rupert Everett plays the cemetery guard Francesco Dellamorte, who is tasked with ensuring that the recently deceased do not rise from their graves and return as zombies. Anna Falchi is probably the "sexiest undead alive". Would you like a little foretaste? Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/qyCLou8mlZE

»Fight Club«
The film by David Fincher had its world premiere 25 years ago at the Venice Film Festival. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt are in the lead roles. What a brilliant film, the twist of which you simply don't see coming. The final scene, accompanied by "Where Is My Mind?" by the Pixies, was voted number 1 in the "Most Magic Music Moments in Movies" by MTV in early 2008. Do you remember the first rule of Fight Club? It's high time to watch the film again!

»Shutter«
The last film on our list came to Thai cinemas 20 years ago. When Jane and Tun run over a girl in a car accident, they flee the scene. But soon the photographer Tun notices strange shadows on his photos that unsettle him ...
The film by Parkpoom Wongpoom and Banjong Pisanthanakun cleverly plays with the theme of ghost photography, has great scary moments, a few fine jump scares and a nice final twist. Here is the trailer as an appetizer:
https://youtu.be/ABW34bV5gkA
Be careful not to confuse the film with the US remake from 2008!

We hope our little birthday list inspires you to watch these great films again or perhaps discover them for the first time. Long live the cinema!
10.09.2024 • R.I.P. JAMES EARL JONES
The American actor James Earl Jones passed away yesterday at the age of 93. His trademark was his distinctive dark voice. His autobiography, published in 2002, is aptly called »Voices and Silences«. He rose to world fame as the voice of Darth Vader. He also lent this unmistakable voice to Mufasa in »The Lion King«.

Jones began his career as a film actor in 1964 with his role in Stanley Kubrick's film »Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb«. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role as black boxer Jack Jefferson in »The Great White Hope« (1970). He acted in theater and appeared in countless films, including »The Hunt for Red October«, »Field of Dreams«, »Coming to America«, »Conan the Barbarian« and »Clear and Present Danger«.

He won three Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmys and a Grammy. In 1985 he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1992, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009 and an Honorary Oscar in 2011. He had guest appearances on »The Simpsons« and »The Big Bang Theory«. His last film role was in »Coming 2 America« in 2021.

Mark Hamill called Jones "one of the best actors in the world". His contribution to »Star Wars« was immeasurable.

In an interview, Jones was once asked if it bothered him to be so closely associated with his role as Darth Vader. He laughed and said: "I love being part of that whole myth, that whole cult."

He will probably remain with us as the voice of Darth Vader, as his voice was already added to the Disney+ series »Obi-Wan Kenobi« using archive material and AI.

We say goodbye to a great man - R.I.P. James Earl Jones! May the force be with you.
10.09.2024 • A LOT OF CHAOS AT FULL MOON
After all the vampires, let's dive into the world of werewolves this week. At first it gets dark and mysterious with »Wolf Man«, a movie by Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, directed by Leigh Whannell (»The Invisible Man«). It's a remake of the 1941 film of the same name. In the lead roles you can see Christopher Abbott (»It Comes At Night«) and Julia Garner (»The Assistant«). Together they barricade themselves with their family in a farmhouse, only to discover that the same danger lurks inside as outside. In January 2025 you can watch »Wolf Man« in cinemas, so here is the fresh teaser:
https://youtu.be/ZZ2xPwXJpLM

The trailer for the film »Family Pack« is a little less serious. It will be released on Netflix on October 23rd. It's based on the French party game »The Werewolves of Millers Hollow«, which is about the liberation of Millers Hollow from a werewolf plague. The villagers have to unmask all the shapeshifters in order to emerge as winners. In the film it works similarly, except that the family chosen by the card game is involuntarily transported back to the Middle Ages and suddenly has to face real werewolves. If the family members don't succeed in revealing their opponents in time, they cannot return and will suffer losses sooner or later. Apart from high-action scenes, »Family Pack« impresses with a lot of humor, for which Franck Dubosc and Jean Reno are responsible as the main characters. Just take a look at the trailer:
https://youtu.be/bqd702kNnRk
09.09.2024 • LIKE A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Musician biopics have been popular again in recent years. Whether it's Elvis, Freddie Mercury, Bob Marley, Elton John or Amy Winehouse - they all got their cinematic monument; some more, some (annoyingly) less authentic, but always with lots of music. A few weeks ago, the first trailer for »Like a Complete Unknown«, a Bob Dylan biopic directed by James Mangold starring Timothée Chalamet, was revealed.

Also on board are Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash and Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie.

Cast, direction and this trailer give us hope for a good film. The wild 60s look fantastic in this preview:
https://youtu.be/TcNNteP22gQ

This is a cinematic journey through time that we are really looking forward to. And Timothée Chalamet plays a very convincing Bob Dylan at first glance. The film is scheduled to hit cinemas this December. In this spirit:

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I'll come following you
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