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Image: Universal Pictures, Paramount, Toho, Netflix, Marvel, Hasbro, Netflix, Studio Ghibli, Photo: Richard Foreman/Prime Video, Screenshot: Disney+David Lynch’s Dune might just be the ultimate “what if?” movie, especially in a world where Denis Villeneuve’s take is the biggest film at the box office right now. So when you get unseen creepy baby talk uncovered for the first time in decades, by god, you take it. Check out that, why Oscar-winner Godzilla Minus One isn’t in theaters anymore, and Jennifer Lopez doing…

Now that Godzilla Minus One is the first Godzilla film to have an Academy Award, it sure would be nice to watch it, right? Well, you can’t. At least right now. And for that you can blame Godzilla. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, to be more specific.Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 InterviewAfter a very, very successful theatrical run over the past few months, you may have noticed that Toho’s latest Godzilla movie is no longer playing in theaters. In fact, it hasn’t been playing in theaters for…

A new video showcases the VFX of Godzilla Minus One.Gif: TohoYou don’t have to know much about filmmaking to be impressed by the visual effects of Godzilla Minus One. The movie stars a giant monster, so even if you don’t know practical from digital, you can marvel at the fact Godzilla looks so good and is done so well, you believe he’s real.Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 InterviewAmazingly though, Godzilla himself is probably the least impressive visual effect in the entire movie. A new video…

When even King Kong and Godzilla are scared, you know there’s a problem. That’s the central idea of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which opens March 29: a new threat arises that’ll force the two former foes to team up to save the world. Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 InterviewOf course, there’s more to it too. Picking up where 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong left off, humanity has a cautious pact with the great ape and killer kaiju. And, in Kong’s case, it’s much more than that since they have…

Godzilla and Kong in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.Image: Warner Bros.In 2021, it was Godzilla versus Kong. But Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sees the foes team up—reluctantly—to take on a new threat. The dynamic between them might be unfamiliar based on what we’ve seen in the Monsterverse so far, but movie fans may recognize its origins in... ‘80s buddy-cop movies?Reservation Dogs | First FandomsSpeaking to Empire Magazine, director Adam Wingard (who also made Godzilla vs. Kong) revealed his love of buddy-cop movies…

Image: TohoIf I ever happened to direct a really great Godzilla movie that also happened to become a record-breaking blockbuster of international kaiju cinema along the way, I would personally be pretty content. But I’m very glad that Takashi Yamazaki, who did exactly that with Godzilla Minus One, is going beyond that and just using its success to have a really nice time.James Mangold on his Future Star Wars Film | io9 InterviewEarlier this week in Director Has Nice Time news, we brought you up to speed on both Yamazaki’s…

Writer-director Takashi Yamazaki brought a friend to the premiere of Godzilla Minus One November 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Stewart Cook/Getty Images for Toho Co. (Getty Images)Let’s give it up for Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki, whose red carpet appearances have featured his star in fashionably iconic ways. Yamazaki has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to showcase his chonky Godzilla Minus One action figure, who’s currently having his own awards season adventures. Will We See More of Uhura's…

Get a suitably unhinged look at the return of Evil. Echo really, really wants you to know it has that Daredevil vibe. Plus, Robot Dreams teases its US theater debut. To me, my spoilers!Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 InterviewGodzilla x Kong: The New EmpireDuring a recent interview with Total Film (via Games Radar), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director Adam Wingard described the Skar King—effectively an evil version of King Kong—as the “greatest threat we’ve seen” in a MonsterVerse…

Saw XI producer Mark Burg talks about the future focus of the franchise. Michelle Yeoh discusses returning to Star Trek. Toho is now considering its options after the huge success of Godzilla Minus One. Plus, Glen Powell talks Twisters. To me, my spoilers!Bryce Dallas Howard on a Feature Star Wars Film and Book of Boba FettSaw XI/Spiral, Part TwoIn conversation with SFX Magazine (via Comic Book), Saw XI producer Mark Burg stated Chris Rock “would love to” return for a sequel to Spiral, but the current focus of the…

The Oscars are a few months away, and it won’t be long before we’re hearing about the nominees for the 2024 ceremony. Earlier in the week, a shortlist for 10 categories were revealed, and while they contained some of 2023's expected hits, other inclusions were interesting surprises.Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 InterviewIn what’s surely a shock, Barbie appeared five times most throughout the 10 categories. The Margot Robbie-led comedy is on the shortlist for original score, sound, and original…