Damon Lindelof Talks TOMORROWLAND, the Teaser Trailer, What the Film is...
Brad Bird only makes great movies. If you're not familiar with his name, he directed The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol. So when Disney announced...
View ArticleBrad Bird Talks Having to Pass on STAR WARS EPISODE VII to Finish TOMORROWLAND
The New York Comic Con marked the true arrival of director Brad Bird's new film Tomorrowland upon the global conscience. While the picture won't be out until May 22nd, we hadn't seen anything from the...
View Article2015 Blockbuster Preview: From AVENGERS to STAR WARS and Everything in Between
Once upon a time, long long ago (like, an entire year ago), 2015 was but a year of legend. A place where a plethora of massive, highly anticipated films would be unleashed upon the public. Now, 2015...
View ArticleCollider’s Most Anticipated Original Films, Sequels, Comedies, and Dramas of...
This year is shaping up to be a big one for film. When all the studios started slating their franchises, sequels, and reboots, it seemed like a fair share of them fell into the 2015 release calendar....
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND Teaser for Super Bowl Spot Hints at Something Huge
The first trailer for Tomorrowland only gave us a brief flash into the world of the film and this teaser for the upcoming big game spot, at a scant 10 seconds, doesn't show us much either. But it does...
View ArticleWatch All the 2015 Super Bowl Movie Trailers
The biggest television event of the year is here, which means it’s time to ramp up that advertising. While pricey TV spots for the year’s biggest film releases have become somewhat less frequent or...
View Article3 New TOMORROWLAND Images Revealed on Official Website
Following Sunday's Super Bowl spot, three new Tomorrowland images have been released via the film's official website, TakeMeToTomorrowland.com. Scripted by director Brad Bird and Lost alum Damon...
View ArticleToy Fair: Check out Funko’s New TOMORROWLAND Action Figures
Brad Bird's Tomorrowland is due in theaters on May 22nd and Funko will be celebrating the film's big debut with a few new products in the Pop! and ReAction lines. For the Pop! figures, it looks like...
View ArticleGeorge Clooney Looks to the Sky in New TOMORROWLAND Poster
Last month on an episode of The Collision, Matt and I were discussing our disappointment with Jupiter Ascending and the fact that, while 2014 looked promising for original sci-fi films, 2015 appeared...
View ArticleNew Full-Length TOMORROWLAND Trailer Further Reveals Brad Bird’s Original...
Disney has released a new, full-length Tomorrowland trailer for director Brad Bird's (The Incredibles, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol) original sci-fi film. Co-written and produced by Damon...
View ArticleBrad Bird and Damon Lindelof Discuss TOMORROWLAND; Say It’s a “Reaction to...
It appears that social media Q&A’s are the theme of the last few days. Over the weekend, Mission: Impossible 5 director Christopher McQuarrie took to Twitter to answer some questions about his...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND International Trailer Changes the Gender and Age of Authority
Disney has released a Tomorrowland international trailer, and it’s a fascinating study in how information is imparted and sold to an audience. The plot is the same—Casey (Britt Robertson), an...
View ArticleTOP 5: STAR WARS News, CINDERELLA, TOMORROWLAND Trailer, Shared Universe...
If you're a Netflix subscriber and have yet to check out writer/director Ruben Östlund's Force Majeure then I encourage you to promptly rectify that situation. The Swedish drama/dark comedy debuted at...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND TV Spot: Can Britt Robertson Fix the Future?
Walt Disney Pictures just unveiled a Tomorrowland TV spot and while it does mainly consist of footage from the most recent domestic trailer, there are a handful of cool new shots in there, namely...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND Character Backstories and Location Details Revealed
At this point we know the basics of Tomorrowland thanks to the film’s marketing campaign, but it’s also quite clear that there are loads of story components that will have far more to offer beyond what...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND: New Featurette Unveiled as Disney Offers Sneak Peek at Theme Parks
Though “Hollywood” is still trying to make it start earlier and earlier each year, May is the traditional beginning of the Summer Movie Season. This year gets started in a big way with Avengers: Age of...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND: New Featurette Celebrates Walt Disney’s Vision
After four long years, Brad Bird's directorial follow up to Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol hits theaters next month, and it looks wondrous. Tomorrowland stars George Clooney as Frank, a...
View ArticleNew Posters for JURASSIC WORLD, THE WALK, and TOMORROWLAND Released
We have a few new posters (not from CinemaCon) for you this afternoon. First up, there’s the latest Jurassic World poster, which features Chris Pratt riding on his motorcycle and group of raptors who...
View ArticleNew TOMORROWLAND Trailer Cranks up the Action While Keeping the Plot Under Wraps
Disney has released a new Tomorrowland trailer along with four new posters. The plot follows Casey (Britt Robertson), an optimistic young teen with scientific curiosity, teams up with a disillusioned...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND: Over 100 Images from the Walt Disney Studios Special Exhibit
Walt Disney Studios and Disney Parks have teamed up to showcase a sneak peek of Tomorrowland, from director Brad Bird and screenwriter Damon Lindelof, with a special exhibit comprised of props, concept...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND Featurettes Reveal What Raffey Cassidy’s Athena is Capable Of
We’ve seen a good deal of Tomorrowland footage focusing on what happens when Casey (Britt Robertson) finds and touches the pin, but two new Disney Movie Surfers videos just surfaced and they show off...
View ArticleOver 25 New TOMORROWLAND Pictures: George Clooney, Jetpacks and More
As much as I want to see more of Tomorrowland itself, I'm glad that the Disney marketing team is steering clear of revealing too much about this "enigmatic place somewhere in time and space" prior to...
View ArticleNew TOMORROWLAND TV Spots Reveal Keegan-Michael Key and Kathryn Hahn
We learned a little bit about Keegan-Michael Key and Kathryn Hahn’s Tomorrowland characters a few weeks back courtesy of the film’s press notes, but are you ready to see the Gernsbacks in action? A...
View ArticleTHE LEFTOVERS Season 2: Damon Lindelof Teases New Direction, THE WIRE’s...
Like most television writers, Damon Lindelof cut his teeth as a staff writer and producer on a handful of television action-melodramas, including Crossing Jordan, but broke out as one of the key...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND: New Clips Tease Jet Pack Rides and Home Invasion
Damn, this movie looks so good. Disney has released three new clips for Brad Bird's (The Incredibles) Tomorrowland. The film stars George Clooney as Frank, a disillusioned boy-genius who teams up with...
View ArticleRaffey Casidy Talks TOMORROWLAND, George Clooney’s On-Set Pranks, and More
When I first emailed Disney about who I’d like to speak with at the Tomorrowland press junket, I’ll admit Raffey Casidy was not on the list. While I knew she was going to be promoting the film at the...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND: George Clooney, Damon Lindelof, and Brad Bird on the Boldness...
Being told that it’s up to you to change the world would be a daunting task for anyone. In Tomorrowland, jaded former boy genius Frank Walker (George Clooney) is bound by a shared destiny with bright,...
View ArticleWin a TOMORROWLAND Poster Signed by Brad Bird or Tickets to See the Film in IMAX
The moviegoing marketplace has become so dense with existing IP that a film like Tomorrowland, which very loosely draws from the ideas surrounding the Disney theme park of the same name, can safely be...
View ArticleBritt Robertson Talks TOMORROWLAND, What She Learned From George Clooney and...
Opening this weekend is Brad Bird‘s Tomorrowland. The film stars George Clooney as Frank, a disillusioned boy-genius who teams up with Casey (Britt Robertson), a curious and optimistic...
View ArticleWatch: Damon Lindelof Plays “Save or Kill”, Is Forced to Choose STAR WARS or...
At the recent Tomorrowland press day I landed an exclusive video interview with screenwriter Damon Lindelof. As most of you know. the film stars George Clooney as Frank, a disillusioned boy-genius who...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND Review
Brad Bird is an amazing storyteller. He has a terrific understanding of not only action, but also character, emotion, themes, and structure. So I’m amazed that his latest film, Tomorrowland, is an...
View ArticleBrad Bird Talks TOMORROWLAND, Why He Passed on STAR WARS, THE INCREDIBLES 2...
Now playing in theaters is Brad Bird‘s Tomorrowland. The film stars George Clooney as Frank, a disillusioned boy-genius who teams up with the optimistic and scientifically-inclined Casey (Britt...
View ArticleDamon Lindelof Talks TOMORROWLAND, Deleted Scenes, the Alternate Ending and More
Now playing in theaters is Brad Bird‘s Tomorrowland. The film stars George Clooney as Frank, a disillusioned boy-genius who teams up with the optimistic and scientifically-inclined Casey (Britt...
View ArticleFriday Box Office: TOMORROWLAND Edges Out PITCH PERFECT 2
This Memorial Day weekend won’t set any box office records, but it should be interesting to watch nonetheless. One week after Pitch Perfect 2 and Mad Max: Fury Road surprised many of us with their...
View ArticleTOP 5: TOMORROWLAND, First STEVE JOBS Trailer, POLTERGEIST, Cannes 2015
A few weeks back I praised Alex Garland's Ex Machina for being an "anti-blockbuster" of sorts. For having the gall to rely almost solely on story and character rather than huge set pieces and...
View ArticleBox Office: TOMORROWLAND Stays Ahead of PITCH PERFECT 2 with $32.1 Million
The box office didn’t give us the dead-heat between Tomorrowland and Pitch Perfect 2 that was hinted at by Friday’s estimates. Instead, Tomorrowland was able to hold onto first place with an estimated...
View ArticleTOMORROWLAND Deleted Scene: Pixar’s Animated Backstory for Plus Ultra (Video)
Warning: This post contains plot spoilers for Tomorrowland. If you haven't seen the film, you might want to skip this video for now. Tomorrowland features George Clooney as a former boy-genius named...
View ArticleTHE COLLIDER PODCAST: Episode 7 – TOMORROWLAND
This week on The Collider Podcast, Adam and I talk about Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland. While I didn’t much care for the movie, Adam enjoyed parts of it, and we discuss the film’s goals, its themes, how...
View ArticleIn Defense of TOMORROWLAND
Things are not looking good for Tomorrowland. With critics currently divided at a 50/50 dead heat on Rotten Tomatoes and opening weekend box office numbers disappointingly low, it looks like...
View ArticleBox Office: SAN ANDREAS Shakes Off Expectations with $53.2 Million Debut
In terms of summer box office openings, it’s not exactly “the big one.” But with an estimated $53.2 million from 3,777 locations, San Andreas did wind up topping industry expectations by a significant...
View ArticleWeekend Box Office: SPY Captures First Place; INSIDIOUS 3 Falls to Third
Not every summer weekend can be a box office blockbuster, a maxim which has been abundantly clear over the past three frames. Beginning with the disappointing Memorial Day launch of Tomorrowland, this...
View ArticleComposer Michael Giacchino on JURASSIC WORLD, John Williams, STAR TREK 3, and...
Even if you don’t know who Michael Giacchino is by name (and you should because his work is awesome!), his music scores are featured in some of the most popular and acclaimed film projects in recent...
View ArticleBest Villain, Most Iconic Inanimate Objects, and More Miscellany of 2015
Since we’ve reached the end of the year that means it’s time for superlatives. There are Top 10 lists (be on the look out for more from our talented staff of writers), Best Performances, Best Director,...
View ArticleDamon Lindelof Reflects on ‘Tomorrowland’, Says He “Learned a Lot” from...
After creating, running, and ending Lost, writer Damon Lindelof dipped his toe into the feature film world and lent his talents to a vast array of films. They range from sci-fi reboots (Star Trek) to...
View ArticleDamon Lindelof on ‘The Leftovers’ Finale, Ambiguity, TV Criticism, and What’s...
Damon Lindelof’s journey to (and through) The Leftovers is a fascinating one, but one can’t help but think the experiences along the way fed into the brilliance and ambition of the HBO drama. After...
View ArticleBad Weekend: The Last 15 Memorial Day Movies Ranked from Worst to Best
Memorial Day weekend is supposed to be synonymous with quality. It developed that reputation in the 80s by nabbing films such as Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, Rocky III, and Indiana Jones and the...
View ArticleHow Disney’s Mission to Mars Went From Attraction to Brian De Palma Movie...
45 years ago today Mission to Mars opened at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The attraction, which simulated the experience of blasting guests to the red planet, would having an oddly lasting...
View ArticleSettle In, Here Are 22 of the Most Unforgettable Long Takes in Movie History
Long takes are a staple of filmic language that, when employed correctly, can both dazzle and enrich. They are virtuoso feats of technical derring-do, mounted and mastered by technicians and craftsman...
View ArticleEvery Disney Movie Based on a Theme Park Attraction, Ranked
In the late 1990s Michael Eisner, the former CEO and Chairman of Disney, had one of his brilliant, harebrained ideas – to adapt several of Disney’s most popular theme park attractions into a series of...
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