Alita

While there’s been no official announcement by any of the powers-that-be, hope continues to spring eternal for Alita: Battle Angel 2 to become a reality. Between producer Jon Landau and director Robert Rodriguez stoking the fires with updates, as well as James Cameron’s supposed confirmation of multiple sequels in the works, it’s hard not to feel that the question isn’t if, but when this sci-fi movie continuation will happen. If frequent Rodriguez collaborator/Alita co-star Jeff Fahey is anyone to go by, that sequel just…

Image: 20th Century StudiosBack in 2019, James Cameron’s long-in-development adaptation of Yukito Kishiro’s Battle Angel Alita released out into the world. Retitled Alita: Battle Angel and with Robert Rodriguez in the director’s seat (but with Cameron on hand as a writer and producer), the movie ended up being pretty good when all was said and done. It didn’t light the world on the fire, but it was a fun action flick propped up by Rosa Salazar.'This is the Best Film I’ve Seen in My Life'Recently during an interview with…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeJames Cameron has appeared to confirm that a sequel to the cult sci-fi film Alita: Battle Angel is currently in the works.Released in 2019, the film, adapted from a popular Manga series, starred Rosa Salazar as a cyborg who wakes up in a different body without her memory. Alita received a mixed critical reception at the time of its release but made more than $400m at the box office. In…

New reports tease the future of Alita: Battle Angel 2 and Deadpool 3. Even more Transformers: Rise of the Beasts footage hint at maximal mayhem. Plus, what’s to come on Fear the Walking Dead. Spoilers now!The Woman Who Would Be PhotonAlita: Battle Angel 2According to a new report from World of Reel, Disney CEO Bob Iger will only allow Alita: Battle Angel 2 to happen if James Cameron steps in to direct the sequel himself instead of Robert Rodriguez.Deadpool 3According to The Cosmic Circus, Deadpool 3 plans to film under…

Though he became famous for his down-and-dirty action movies, Robert Rodriguez is a sci-fi guy. That’s just a fact. A brief look at his filmography shows that the vast majority of the films he’s directed are science fiction films or, in a few cases, more traditional fantasy or horror films.Read more... Though he became famous for his down-and-dirty action movies, Robert Rodriguez is a sci-fi guy. That’s just a fact. A brief look at his filmography shows that the vast majority of the films he’s directed are science…

John Landau still wants an Alita: Battle Angel sequel. Speaking of sequels, Netflix reveals a surprise spinoff for Bird Box. Plus, what’s coming on the next episode of Riverdale. Spoilers, away!Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Nerd Out About Jurassic Park's Returning HeroesTower of TerrorAccording to Variety, Scarlett Johansson is attached to star in a new film based on Disney’s Tower of Terror ride from director Taika Waititi.The Life of ChuckDeadline reports Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill are attached to star in The…

Image: DisneyWhile the ultimate success of Avatar: The Way of Water is still being determined, it’s already changed filmmaking as we know it. Long before the sequel hit theaters, director James Cameron invested so much time and Hollywood money into the franchise, it gave the team at Weta Digital the confidence and resources to upgrade the way they made not just Avatar, but all movies. So, thanks to Avatar: The Way of Water, Joe Letteri and his team at Weta were able to use a brand new system for facial animation, making…

Image: 20th Century StudiosKate Winslet is ready to hype up Avatar: The Way of Water. Chainsaw Man teases its biggest battle yet in a new trailer. Frank Grillo is teaming up with his son for a wild take on the life of Charles Manson. Plus, what’s coming on Let the Right One In. To me, my spoilers!The Resurrection of Charles MansonAccording to Bloody-Disgusting, Frank Grillo and Jaime King are attached to star in The Resurrection of Charles Manson, a film directed by Frank Grillo’s son. The story is said to follow a couple…

Avatar mania is about to break out around the world thanks to The Way of Water’s imminent debut in theaters. New movie releases slotted for December are naturally trembling, as James Cameron’s return to Pandora could be the most anticipated film event of 2022, with at least three more sequels being planned. However, producer Jon Landau isn’t just seeing blue in his future, because at the premiere for Avatar: The Way of Water, he gave a hopeful update on where the potential sequel to Alita: Battle Angel currently stands.…