Star Wars Live-Action Shows - Lucasfilm's New Strategy Revealed | Galactic SEO

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After receiving mixed fan reviews for some of their Star Wars live-action shows on Disney+, Lucasfilm is reportedly changing its release strategy for the platform's upcoming titles. Since the streaming service launched in 2019, the studio has produced multiple Star Wars live-action shows with varying results - while some achieved major success, others received disappointing reviews.

The recent cancellation of The Acolyte and the absence of updates on other Star Wars live-action shows have sparked speculation among fans that Lucasfilm may be scaling back its development of this type of project.

Rewritten sentence: Lucasfilm insider Daniel Richtman reports that starting in 2025, the company plans to limit its annual Star Wars live-action series on Disney+ to just one per year, down from the current unspecified number.

PRIMITIVE WAR - Live-Action Film Adaption Of Book/Comic Series | First Look

Director Luke Sparke (Occupation Rainfall, Bring Him To Me) continues filming his latest project, PRIMITIVE WAR, based on the cult-followed book by Ethan Pettus. In the film, a squad of 1968 Vietnam War soldiers discovers that dinosaurs have been unleashed in the jungles.

Vulture Squad, a recon unit, is dispatched to an isolated jungle valley to investigate the disappearance of a Green Beret platoon, only to discover they are not the only ones there. This prehistoric sci-fi film boasts dinosaurs that are more scientifically and historically accurate than those in other similar movies. Additionally, it blends action, survival-horror, and war elements into a compelling narrative.

The Green Hornet & Miss Fury Cross Paths - Ultimate Pulp Superhero Crossover by Alex Segura

 Dynamite Entertainment proudly announces the launch of a groundbreaking new comic series, The Green Hornet / Miss Fury, pairing two iconic pulp superhero characters for the very first time. Debuting this November, the series features the acclaimed creative talents of writers Alex Segura (Star Wars, Secret Identity) and Henry Barajas (Helm Greycastle, Batman: Urban Legends), alongside rising star artist Federico Sorressa.

Beetlejuice Sequel | Tim Burton, Michael Keaton Reunite for Highly Anticipated Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

 Acclaimed director Tim Burton and actor Michael Keaton, both Oscar nominees, are reuniting for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the highly anticipated sequel to Burton's award-winning supernatural comedy Beetlejuice.

Keaton reprises his iconic role, joined by Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz. The cast also features new additions including Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Arthur Conti in his feature film debut. Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega stars as Lydia's daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe rounds out the ensemble.

Trust in the Lord - Bible Teachings on Faith | Faithful Living With Pastor Sarah

The Bible instructs us to place our full trust in the Lord, rather than relying solely on our own limited understanding.

Trusting God or another person involves having confidence, security, and a sense of safety in that relationship. It means believing what they say and say is true. Trust represents the highest level of interpersonal connection.

Warner Bros Releases New Trailer and Photos For Kenji Kamiyama's Anime Epic "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim"

 From Warner Bros

New Line Cinema’s original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Monster Movie 'Kaminofude' - An Ode To Analog in the CGI Age

For the filming of "Kaminofude" (Brush of the God), the production team utilized "tokusatsu" live-action special effects, suspending actors in full-body creature suits on wires to depict the rampage scenes.

At the age of 88, legendary suit designer Keizo Murase, known for his work on "Gamera," "Godzilla," "Daimajin," and numerous other monster and fantasy films, made his feature film directorial debut. Murase served as the general director on the project.

Logan's Run (1976) - Sci-Fi Classic | Retro Movie Mania

Written By: Ken Hulsey

The 1976 film adaptation of Logan's Run, directed by Michael Anderson, took creative liberties in its interpretation of the source novel by George Clayton Johnson and William F. Nolan. While the original book set the mandatory "termination" age at 21, Anderson raised it to 30 and toned down some of the racier content to secure a more commercially viable PG rating. Despite these deviations from the source material, the film has endured as one of the most iconic and sensual science fiction movies ever produced.

Bandai Tamashii Nations Great Mazinger Jumbo Action Figure

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Great Mazinger joins Jumbo Machinder! This Great Mazinger Jumbo Machinder Action Figure measures approximately 23 3/5-inches tall. The second Jumbo Machinder revival project celebrates Great Mazinger on the 50th anniversary of the TV broadcast! Standard equipment includes 2x "Mazinger Blades" and the red wing "Scramble Dash!" It has an atomic punch ejection gimmick on both arms, and can be equipped with a "super rapid-fire missile" unit that ejects three missiles on its arms. Also equipped with a large "Mazinger Blade".

Metropolis (Fritz Lang) (1927) - A Groundbreaking Silent Film Masterpiece | Film History

 Metropolis is a 1927 German expressionist science-fiction film directed by Fritz Lang. Produced during a stable period of the Weimar Republic, the film depicts a futuristic urban dystopia and explores the social tensions between workers and oligarchs in a socialist society. Made at the Babelsberg Studios by Universum Film A.G. (UFA), Metropolis was the most expensive silent film ever produced, costing approximately 5 million Reichsmark.

Batgirl: Cassandra Cain Returns in a New DC All In Series!

From DC Comics

Hold on to your seats, clutch your pearls, and rejoice in celebration because on November 6, Cassandra Cain is taking center stage in her first solo Batgirl series in nearly two decades, courtesy of writer Tate Brombal (Green Lantern Dark, House of Slaughter) and artist Takeshi Miyazawa (Ms. Marvel, Mech Cadet Yu).

Photos From The 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Publicity Event - Mexico City

 From Warner Bros:

Beetlejuice is back! Oscar-nominated, singular creative visionary Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice.

The BBC Interviews Professor Greg Eghigian About The History Of Reported UFO Sightings

 This morning I came across a great interview with Penn State Professor of History and Bioethics Greg Eghigian about his research into the history of reported UFO sightings around the world. Eghigian has always been fascinated with the subject, and after being challenged by a colleague and spending a summer at home due to illness, he began to research historical accounts. The bulk of that research became the basis for his book, "After The Flying Saucers Came." 

DC Announces 'Batman and Robin: Year One' by Waid and Samnee

From DC Comics
 
It’s not easy to impose structure on a circus kid who’s never had any…

DC Comics today announced a new 12-issue comic book series, Batman and Robin: Year One, by storytellers Mark Waid and Chris Samnee. The adventures kick off on Wednesday, October 16, when the first issue of the new series hits shelves at participating local comic book shops!

In Batman and Robin: Year One, while Bruce Wayne adjusts to the realities of adopting orphan Dick Grayson, a mysterious new crime boss called the General has come to Gotham to claim the city by disrupting and destroying its other mobs. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out for answers, but it’ll take everything they have to navigate both sides of their relationship as father and son and dynamic duo, with Dick Grayson’s present and future hanging in the balance!

“While Batman and Robin are the stars of this tale and get most of the panel time, at its heart, this isn’t a Batman/Robin story, it’s a Bruce/Dick story,” said Mark Waid. “It takes place only a month or two after Bruce adopted Dick, and it’s sinking in for Bruce that he has no idea how to be a father to a kid that age. He has no role model—his own father was long dead by the time he was Dick’s age. Nothing he’s ever done has prepared him for this, and Alfred—wise as he is—doesn’t have much experience here either.”

Horror Director James Wan Linked To Creature From the Black Lagoon Remake

By Ken Hulsey

It looks like Universal Studios is eyeing a series of Monsterverse films of their own. Reports are surfacing that the studio is set to hire veteran horror director James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring and Insidious) to direct a remake of the 1954 film Creature From the Black Lagoon that is reportedly being written by Wil Beal (Aquaman). It is also being reported that remakes of The Invisible Man and Wolfman are also in the works. Prior to being linked with the Creature, Wan was believed to be working on a Call Of Cthulhu film. It now seems that the Cthulhu project will be put on hold.

About a decade or so ago there were numerous Creature remakes that entered some form of production before being scrapped. In 2009 Vincent Guastini was hired by Universal to redesign the monster ( his work is featured in the photo left) for a proposed remake that was to be directed by Carl Erik Rinsch (47 Ronin), which never happened. 

Likewise, a year later, Halcyon International Pictures teamed up with the publishers of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine in an attempt to produce a series of remakes featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummy, Wolfman and the Creature. Again none of those films were ever made.

Fantastic Photos From Fantasy Films - Weird Monster Escapes! Terror Seizes City! - Revenge of the Creature (1955)

 In honor of the 1955 Universal horror classic Revenge of the Creature airing on Svengoolie tonight, I decided to resurrect my Fantastic Photos From Fantasy Films series and share some of my publicity photos from the film. I acquired these photographs from a movie memorabilia shop in Henderson, Nevada several years ago. Sadly, that shop is now out of business.

I don't know if any of these images have been published before? Generally movie studios print out numerous images to promote their movies, yet many of these photos never made it into theater lobbies, newspapers, magazines or books. That being said, this my be the first time that many fans will have seen these.

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Rare Images From Classic and Not So Classic Horror Movies

I thought that many of you would like to take a trip with me into the vault of my infamous Monster Island News blog and relive some memories from some classic, and not so classic, scary movies.

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Joan Collins: Iconic Actress with Timeless Glamour and Allure

Over her illustrious five-decade career, Joan Collins has become a legendary and iconic international superstar known for her star quality. The Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominated actor, author, producer, humanitarian and entrepreneur has built an unrivaled body of work that cements her status as a living legend. In recognition of her lifetime of artistic, cultural and charitable contributions, Joan Collins was honored as an Officer of the British Empire by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1997.

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Bandai Hobby Gunpla Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom Movie Force Impulse Gundam Spec II Real Grade 1:144 Scale Model Kit

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom Movie Force Impulse Gundam Spec II Real Grade 1:144 Scale Model Kit:

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Build, pose, and display this Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom Movie Black Knight Squad Shi-ve.A High Grade 1:144 Scale Model Kit. Add it to your Gunpla collection!

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Surreal Entertainment X-Men Giant-Size X-Men Tin Titans Lunch Box with Thermos - Previews Exclusive

 
X-Men Giant-Size X-Men Tin Titans Lunch Box with Thermos - Previews Exclusive:

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Previews Exclusive! Assemble your team of mutants and pack a lunch! Featuring comic art and a fully illustrated 10oz beverage container/soup cup, this retro-inspired lunch box showcases Colossus, Storm, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and more! Artwork and panels from 1975's Giant-Sized X-Men comic book is featured throughout. Don't leave the X-Mansion without the X-Men Giant-Size X-Men Tin Titans Lunch Box with Thermos - Previews Exclusive! Lunch box measures 7 3/4-inches long x 6 3/4-inches tall x 4-inches wide. Hand wash only.

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