Mike Mignola’s comic book series Hellboy, about a demon defending the world from paranormal threats is being adapted once again! The first trailer was released just yesterday and fans are already having mixed feelings about the reboot. Comicbook.com shared a number of reactions and they’re not exactly glowing. https://twitter.com/kiIIcrites/status/1075419755559993344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1075419755559993344&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookstr.com%2Ffans-are-split-over-first-hellboy-trailer So that new Hellboy Trailer pic.twitter.com/LsBfccJ4v0 — Nathaniel Brail (@NateBrail) December 19, 2018 I watched the Hellboy leaked trailer and I'm honestly confused. A lot of people are acting like it's horrible, but I have the exact opposite reaction. I think it looks great! Lots of fun along …
The Men in Black franchise based on the 1990 Aircel Comics series is back. The first trailer for the sequel/reboot has been released and promises a nostalgic return. It’s been six years since Men in Black 3 concluded the adventures of Agents J and K. The return of Emma Thompson’s Agent O promises that the film will be a continuation of the previous trilogy as opposed to a full reboot. While there is little sign of Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones reprising their roles, Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth already shine as the franchise’s new leads. …
The Guardian reports that over 60,000 people have signed a petition accusing Disney of “colonialism and robbery” after it trademarked the Swahili phrase “Hakuna Matata.” The expression meaning “no worries” was used in the 1994 version of the Lion King but was initially popularized by the Kenyan band, Them Mushrooms. The phrase was featured in their platinum-selling single, Jambo Bwana, in 1982. Professor Kimani Njogu, who chairs a creative economy working group in Kenya, suggested that Disney’s trademark was unethical. “These big companies located in the north are taking advantage of cultural expressions and lifestyles and cultural …
A new year is upon us and plenty of books are making their way to the big screen. Here are some of the adaptations that will be coming out in 2019. 1. A Dog’s Way Home Image via Amazon Four hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness separates one brave dog, Bella, from her beloved person. She will embark on a seemingly impossible journey to reunite with her family. 2. Chaos Walking Image via Amazon Todd Hewitt lives in a world where everyone can hear each other’s thoughts. After learning that his town …
Since it was announced that there would be an adaptation of Josh Malerman’s novel Bird Box, fans have been going wild across social media. Horror fans are devouring the novel ahead of the movie’s upcoming release on Netflix. Image via HarperCollins Publishers Bird Box is the latest in a stream of popular movie and series adaptations by Netflix. Despite it’s seemingly harmless name, Bird Box is a post-apocalyptic tale of a woman and her two children making a desperate attempt to reach safety as an ominous presence drives most of the society to suicide. In order to survive, they must do all they can to …
