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Universal Continues Its Monster Mash By Tapping James Wan To Develop A New Monster Movie

March 7, 2020 11:15 am

The Dark Universe is dead, long live the Dark Universe! While the shared cinematic universe started by “The Mummy” all the way back in 2017 died before it could even walk, the success of Leigh Whannell’s “The ...

James Wan To Produce A New ‘Aquaman’ Animated Series For HBO Max

Charles Barfield

January 16, 2020 2:13 pm

News, Television

For months, we’ve known that the next time we’ll see Jason Momoa’s King of Atlantis, Aquaman, on the big screen will be in 2022, with the release of “Aquaman 2.” However, little did we know that director James...

Patrick Wilson Confirms His Return As Ocean Master In ‘Aquaman 2’

Rafael Motamayor

November 16, 2019 1:39 pm

News

Remember “Aquaman”? The only superhero movie that dared give the public what they wanted and had an octopus play the drums? Well, they’re making a sequel soon, so James Wan is not only directing the sequel, but...

Choose Your Fighters: ‘Mortal Kombat’ Casts A New Crew Of Killer Champions

Alex David Lynch

August 16, 2019 9:27 pm

News

Choose your fighter. Hot on the heels of today’s Liu Kang casting news, The Hollywood Reporter says several actors have signed on for roles in the next “Mortal Kombat” movie being produced by James Wan and curr...

James Wan Teases A Return To His “Indie Roots” With New “Hard-R Thriller” That Ditches Green Screen For Practical Effects

Charles Barfield

August 5, 2019 12:10 pm

News

We talk about indie films quite a bit on this website. And it’s hard to think of James Wan as someone that ever fit into the category of an “indie filmmaker.” That being said, if you go back far enough, before ...

James Wan Has Found The New Horror Film He Wants To Direct Before Returning To ‘Aquaman’

Charles Barfield

July 31, 2019 12:23 pm

News

After a brief detour in the realms of over-the-top action and superhero genres with “Furious 7” and “Aquaman,” respectively, director James Wan’s next film sees the filmmaker goes back to his roots -- horror. ...

‘The Raid’ Star Joe Taslim Signed To Play Sub-Zero In ‘Mortal Kombat’ Film Produced By James Wan

Charles Barfield

July 10, 2019 11:49 am

News

There are a couple of thoughts you’ll likely have after you watch the films in “The Raid” series for the film time. First, you’ll think that you’ve just witnessed perhaps the best martial arts films ever create...

James Wan Isn’t Rushing Back To ‘Aquaman’ Just Yet & Will Direct Another Film Before His Superhero Sequel

Charles Barfield

June 28, 2019 1:00 pm

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James Wan is not a newcomer to successful franchise filmmaking. Before his recent $1 billion success with “Aquaman,” the director made a name for himself for years in the world of horror films, and most famousl...

James Wan Says ‘Aquaman’ Spin-Off Film ‘The Trench’ Will “Play More As A Monster Horror Movie”

Charles Barfield

June 24, 2019 1:17 pm

News

When you think about it, it’s pretty surprising that well before we get a true sequel to last year’s $1.15 billion-grossing “Aquaman,” Warner Bros. will actually release its first spin-off, “The Trench.” But ye...

Producer James Wan Is Just As Confused As You Are About ‘Swamp Thing’ Cancellation

Charles Barfield

June 10, 2019 2:12 pm

News, Television

Late last week, it was reported that DC Universe, the fledgling streaming service focused on Warner Bros.’ stable of superhero properties, canceled the live-action “Swamp Thing” TV series after only one episode...

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