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"The Electric State" has generated nothing but trouble for Netflix.

The streamer spent a whopping $320 million on the film –- which boasts the expensive but wasted talents of Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Stanley Tucci, and the blockbuster titans Joe and Anthony Russo –- only for it to debut as an almost immediate viewership flop on Netflix. This was no doubt due to the poor reviews it received upon release (sharing little in common with its lauded source material), as even the platform's own subscribers had already seemingly passed on it in favor of a little-known natural disaster documentary.

But if tornadoes aren't your thing -– and you're not looking to get involved with an overlooked sci-fi series like "Tales from the Loop" –- we've found loads of films currently available to stream or rent online that offer more compelling stories, more impressive visuals, and more human performances than "The Electric State" has to offer.

Even almost 30 years after it bombed in theaters and especially because it became a cult classic shortly after, Starship Troopers remains one of the most beloved sci-fi and/or war films ever made. To no one's surprise, producers have been trying and failing to either reboot or remake it ever since. After years of being stuck in limbo, the new Starship Troopers finally gained some life when it was announced that District 9 writer/director Neill Blomkamp would helm the remake.

As of this writing, Blomkamp hasn't specified what he plans to do for the remake. All that is known is that it will most likely be a faithful adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 novel of the same name rather than a remake of Paul Verhoeven's 1997 film. Assuming this is the case, then the remake may be dead on arrival. Contrary to what contemporary fans demand of today's film adaptations,...

Reports suggest tongues are being removed from cheeks for a new version of Robert A Heinlein’s militaristic space opera. Is this due to Trump 2.0?

If there is a modern day equivalent in Hollywood to Dutch director Paul Verhoeven, he or she must be hiding in the nearest underground space bunker, desperately praying that irony makes a comeback. Verhoeven arrived at a time when transgressive “video nasties” were just fading into irrelevance, a period in which filmgoers were just as likely to head to the cinemas for schlocky thrills as they were for biting sci-fi allegory. With films such as 1987’s RoboCop, 1990’s Total Recall and 1997’s Starship Troopers, Verhoeven managed to combine a high-energy, hyper-kinetic thrust that has rarely been achieved since. He remains one of the most subversive and controversial film-makers of his generation – which is why it’s so depressing that Hollywood keeps churning out substandard remakes of his best work.

Legendary visual futurist Syd Mead’s paintings will be showcased in a major exhibition, “Future Pastime,” running from March 28 to May 21 at the former Mitchell-Innes & Nash gallery space in Chelsea.

Long before the metaverse, Mead was crafting immersive future worlds that have shaped our collective imagination and became a defining force in science fiction cinema, designing iconic worlds. From the neon-drenched streets of Blade Runner (1982) to the sleek, geometric landscapes of Tron (1982), his influence on sci-fi films is undeniable. His designs also impacted Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) 2010 (1984), Aliens (1986), and many more. They even inspired Elon Musk’s Cybertruck.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1933, Mead was a visionary artist who redefined how we imagine the future. After serving in the U.S. Army, he studied at the Art Center School in Los Angeles, blending inspiration from classical masters like Caravaggio with the Space Age musings of Chesley Bonestell to...

Following the success of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, Eiza González helms the all-new sci-fi film Ash, alongside Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul. The space horror-thriller comes from Flying Lotus, a record producer, rapper, DJ, and filmmaker known for previously directing a segment in V/H/S//99, who also composed the original score for the upcoming film. District 9 and Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp serves as the executive producer.

“Starship Troopers” are back. And they’ve found the man to lead them into battle.

Neill Blomkamp has been hired by Columbia Pictures to write and direct a new version of the story, this time going back to the original story by Robert A. Heinlein, which was originally published as a two-part serial in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction before being collected and released as a novel in 1959.

The story follows Johnny Rico and his band of roughnecks, who go into battle against an army of intelligent insects but plot specifics are being kept under wraps. Blomkamp is writing the script and producing alongside Terri Tatchell.

“Starship Troopers” had been adapted once before, in 1997, by “RoboCop” director Paul Verhoeven and writer Edward Neumeier for TriStar Pictures and Touchstone Pictures. That version leaned into the political satire, full of fascistic imagery and jingoistic propagandizing. That hard R-rated film starred Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico,...

Neill Blomkamp is set to direct and write a new adaptation of ‘Starship Troopers’.The director, known for District 9 and Chappie, has been tapped by Sony’s Columbia Pictures for the project, according to Variety.It added the project will take its inspiration from the original 1959 sci-fi novel of the same title by Robert A. Heinlein, rather than Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 satirical adaptation of the book.It will mark a return to high-concept science fiction for Neill, 44, who has built his career on blending social commentary with action-heavy storytelling. The project also reunites him with producer and longtime collaborator Terri Tatchell, 46. Sony, which previously worked with Neill on ‘Gran Turismo’.It has not yet revealed casting or production timelines, Variety reported.While plot details remain under wraps, the film is expected to lean into writer Robert’s militaristic themes rather than Paul Verhoeven’s satirical approach. The original novel follows Johnny Rico,...

Flying Lotus has directed the experimental comedy Kuso and the Ozzy’s Dungeon segment of the horror anthology V/H/S/99, and next up for the rapper and filmmaker (who is a.k.a. Steven Ellison) is the sci-fi thriller Ash, starring Eiza González (Baby Driver) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad). Rlje Films will be giving Ash a nationwide theatrical release this Friday, March 21st (you can read our 6/10 review Here) – and a press release has revealed that a full trailer for the slasher movie Clown in a Cornfield will be attached to Ash! The only way to see the trailer in theatres this weekend will be to attend a screening of Ash.

An adaptation of the Adam Cesare novel (pick up a copy Here) from Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil and Little Evil director Eli Craig, Clown in a Cornfield centers on Quinn and her father, who have just moved...

Grammy Award Winner and filmmaker Flying Lotus (Kuso, V/H/S/99) is back this week with Ash, a trippy sci-fi survival horror movie that brings the gore. To prove it, we have exclusive new images from the film that tease some of the stomach-churning horror ahead.

Ash opens in theaters this Friday, March 21, before heading to Shudder sometime later this year.

Eiza González (Baby Driver) and Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) star in Ash, alongside Iko Uwais (The Raid: Redemption), Beulah Koale, and Kate Elliott.

In the sci-fi horror film, “On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya (González) awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When Brion (Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must decide if they can trust one another to survive.”

Flying Lotus also composed the score for the film and directs from a script by Jonni Remmler.

I wrote in my review,...

A new take on Starship Troopers is happening at Sony, with District 9 and Elysium filmmaker Neill Blomkamp set to direct.

According to a new report, Neill Blomkamp has set up a new Starship Troopers project at Sony. The director of District 9, one of the greatest science fiction films of the 2000s, is reportedly writing and directing the film, which will of course follow in the footsteps of Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 movie of the same name. However, according to the report over at Deadline, the film isn’t a remake of Verhoeven’s film and will instead hew closer to Robert A Heinlein’s original 1959 novel.

While Verhoeven’s sci-fi action film didn’t set the box office alight on its release, its blend of enjoyable cheesiness, nail-biting action and satirical take on neo-conservatism and the military industrial complex eventually found an audience on the growing home format market.

In the winter of 1997, Dutch auteur Paul Verhoeven somehow managed to sneak Starship Troopers, an eye-popping satirisation of Robert A. Heinlein's eponymous 1959 man-vs-alien-bug book, through the studio system. Like much of Verhoeven's oeuvre, Starship Troopers — the third part of the Dutchman's 'sci-fi trilogy', also comprising Robocop and Total Recall— was widely misunderstood upon release (despite a healthy $121 million box office showing), only going on to be critically reappraised after garnering a cult following in the years that followed. Now, THR is reporting that 28 years after Verhoeven did his part, Chappie and District 9 director Neill Blomkamp is gearing up to do his with a brand new adaptation of Heinlein's hugely influential novel for Sony. Would you like to know more?

Genre aficionado Blomkamp will be directing this new take on the conflict between humanity and alien 'Arachnids'/'Bugs' from a self-penned script, and will produce the film alongside longtime collaborator and wife Terri Tatchell.

Writer/director Neill Blomkamp (“District 9”), will adapt author Robert A. Heinlein’s 1959 military science fiction novel “Starship Troopers” for Sony Pictures:

“…previously, a live-action 1997 feature directed by Paul Verhoeven…

“…the new film will be more of a direct adaptation of the source material…

“…set in a future society ruled by the human interstellar government the ‘Terran Federation’, dominated by a military elite.

“In this society, only veterans of ‘Federal Service’ enjoy full citizenship, including the right to vote.

“‘Juan Johnny Rico’, a young Filipino serving in the ‘Mobile Infantry’, progresses from recruit to officer…

“…against the backdrop of an interstellar war between humans and the hideous alien species known as ‘Arachnids’, aka the ‘Bugs’…”

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Rumors of a new Starship Troopers movie have been doing the rounds for a couple of years, and we finally have confirmation that a new take on the classic sci-fi actioner is moving forward at Sony/Colombia Pictures.

As first reported by Mttsh, District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp is set to write and direct the project, and will also produce alongside Terri Tatchell, his partner and wife who co-wrote District 9 and 2015's Chappie with the director.

According to THR, this will not be a remake or reboot of Paul Verhoeven's 1997 movie, but a more direct adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein's controversial 1959 novel.

The book focused on the rise of military man Johnny Rico during an interstellar war between Earth's army and legions of giant insect-like aliens known as Bugs. In addition to sci-fi space battles, the story was concerned with highlighting life in a military society, introducing ideas...

Neill Blomkamp, the visionary director behind the critically acclaimed District 9, has faced both massive success and challenges in his career. Known for his distinctive style of science fiction, Blomkamp was ambitious to take on the Alien franchise after announcing plans for a direct sequel to the 1986 movie Alien. However, the production was abruptly halted in 2015.

Neill Blomkamp’s in the set of The 2009 hit District 9 | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

The decision came shortly after the mixed reception of his Hugh Jackman-led science fiction film. In a 2021 interview, the director opened up about the emotional fallout from the film’s failure and how it may have influenced the cancellation of his Alien project.

Neill Blomkamp revealed his 2015 science fiction film might be the reason Ridley Scott’s Alien sequel was canceled

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp was originally chosen to continue the Alien saga. The concept was met with excitement,...

Starship Troopers remains an iconic cult classic franchise, with the 1997 adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein’s novel paving the way for its success. After several live-action and anime movies, the franchise is all set to be rebooted with a new take on the source material in development.

A still from Starship Troopers (Credit: TriStar Pictures).

According to a new report, director Neill Blomkamp has been tapped to helm the upcoming project. As a result, Starship Troopers is likely to be updated for a modern audience. However, Blomkamp’s involvement with the project means bad news for one sequel I have been eagerly waiting for since the past sixteen years, and here’s why.

Neill Blomkamp’s Starship Troopers means bad news for a District 9 sequel

Starship Troopers was launched with the 1997 live-action adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein’s novel of the same name. Despite receiving negative reviews earlier on,...

After years of zero updates concerning a long-gestating remake of Paul Verhoeven‘s “Starship Troopers“ at Sony Pictures, there is finally a director getting involved!

It’s been revealed by The Hollywood Reporter that South African-Canadian director Neill Blomkamp has been tapped by the studio to undertake the ambitious reboot after recently handling the racing pic “Gran Turismo.” This comes after a decade of attempts to get a remake going and being stuck in development limbo until now.

Continue reading ‘Starship Troopers’: Neill Blomkamp Attached To Direct Remake Of Sci-Fi Off-World War Pic For Sony at The Playlist.

Big news for sci-fi lovers! Sony’s Columbia Pictures is bringing back ‘Starship Troopers,’ and they’ve tapped Neill Blomkamp to write and direct it. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s the guy who gave us ‘District 9,’ a movie that mixed aliens and real-world grit in a way that stuck with people. Now he’s diving into Robert A. Heinlein’s 1959 novel, and I’m already curious about what he’ll do with it.

This isn’t a redo of the 1997 ‘Starship Troopers’ film that Paul Verhoeven made. That one, with its over-the-top military vibes and bug battles, starred folks like Denise Richards, Casper Van Dien, and Neil Patrick Harris. It cost over $100 million to make but only pulled in $121 million at the box office. Still, it found a second life as a cult favorite. Blomkamp’s version, though, is skipping that satire and going...

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp is set to reimagine StarshipTroopers for a new adaptation that will strip the franchise back to the basic elements of the sci-fi novel. The tale was originally brought to screens in 1997 by Paul Verhoeven, exploring the conflict between a futuristic space-faring and highly-propagandized militaristic society and a race of insectoid aliens. A cult-classic thanks to its VFX, action and over-the-top satirical exploration of fascism and propaganda, Starship Troopers has grown in appreciation, influence, and relevance with time.

The Hollywood Reporterreports that Blomkamp has been recruited by Sony to helm a new adaptation of StarshipTroopers for the big screen. Blomkamp will write and direct the feature, as well as serve as a producer alongside wife and frequent collaborator Terri Tatchell following their works on District 9 and Chappie. Rather than remaking Verhoeven's 1997 film, the upcoming feature will base itself directly on the original 1959 novel written by Robert A. Heinlein.

District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp is set to write and direct a new adaptation of Starship Troopers, based on the 1959 science fiction fantasy novel from Robert A. Heinlein. The name likely sounds familiar to you due to the popular 1997 cinematic adaptation by Paul Verhoeven, but it is being reported (exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter) that Blomkamp's film will not be a remake of that film.

Blomkamp will produce his iteration with longtime collaborator and wife, Terri Tatchell, who also co-wrote District 9 with the director, as well as the oft-maligned 2015 film, Chappie. Columbia Pictures — home of the original film adaptation — will also produce this iteration of the controversial military story. But according to THR's sources, the more satirical take of the original film will likely not be found in this new version, with the goal of Blomkamp's movie to be to hew more closely to the source material.

But what...

In 1997, director Paul Verhoeven and screenwriter Edward Neumeier, the makers of 1987's "RoboCop," reteamed to make "Starship Troopers," a satirical take on Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 novel. "Starship Troopers" takes place in a future where Earth has, for many decades, been at war with giant, intelligent insects from a distant planet. Human society, however, has devolved into a fascist state, and people have all become empty-headed, fist-pumping propaganda vehicles. Media has become bite-sized, and in-your-face. It's no coincidence that the humans are all wearing very Nazi-like uniforms by the film's end. 

"Starship Troopers" wasn't fully appreciated in 1997. It got mostly negative reviews, and many critics didn't seem to pick up on its more satirical elements. It was also only a modest hit, making $121 million on a $100 million budget (sizable at the time). Since then, however, it found its audience, proliferating on home video and on the midnight movie circuit. Its...

Neill Blomkamp is doing his part. The “District 9” and “Chappie” filmmaker is attached to write and direct a new film adaptation of “Starship Troopers,” the 1959 sci-fi novel by Robert A. Heinlein that was last memorably brought to theaters in 1997 by director Paul Verhoeven. The new project comes from Sony’s Columbia Pictures.

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While exact plot details remain closely guarded, the new “Starship Troopers” is said to draw inspiration from Heinlein’s original military story, rather than pulling from the fascist send-up that characterized Verhoeven’s satirical adaptation. Along with writing and directing, Blomkamp is producing with his longtime collaborator Terri Tatchell.

The project marks a reunion for the director and the studio. Sony last recruited Blomkamp for “Gran Turismo,” a film adaptation of the racing video game franchise that originated in the company’s PlayStation division. Released in August 2023, the film grossed $120 million...

Starship Troopers is getting rebooted. The news comes 28 years after the original feature film was released in movie theaters.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, it has been revealed that filmmaker Neill Blomkamp (Gran Turismo) is set to give Starship Troopers a new adaptation. The film will not be a direct remake of the 1997 film, but will more so hearken back to the original 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein. Blomkamp is writing and directing the new movie, and he's also producing alongside his wife, Terri Tatchell, with whom he collaborated on District 9 and Chappie.

The original story is about an interstellar war between humans and bug-like alien creatures. Paul Verhoeven directed the 1997 adaptation with Casper Van Dien starring in the lead role of Johnny Rico. Other cast members included Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Clancy Brown, Seth Gilliam, Patrick Muldoon, Dean Norris, and Michael Ironside.

The Film Was...

THR reports that Neill Blomkamp will write and direct a new Starship Troopers movie for Columbia Pictures. The report states that this won’t be a remake of Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi classic, but will follow the original novel by Robert A. Heinlein, which was published in 1959.

The novel follows Juan “Johnny” Rico as he joins the Federal Service and goes through the toughest boot camp in the universe as an interstellar war between Earth and an alien species known as Arachnids rages on. Although the novel was very successful, even winning the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1960, some have criticized it for its militaristic and fascist elements. Verhoeven took the concept to the extreme for his movie, presenting a satire of authoritarian governance.

Blomkamp will also produce the new Starship Troopers movie alongside his wife and partner, Terri Tatchell, who co-wrote District 9 and Chappie.

Related Starship Troopers...

Get ready to do your part, because the bugs are about to be in the crosshairs once again. Sony and Columbia Pictures are currently developing a remake of the classic sci-fi film Starship Troopers, according to The Hollywood Reporter, with District 9director Neill Blomkamp set to helm the film. However, this project will not be based on the iconic, campy film from 1997, but rather from the original source material: the 1959 book by Robert A. Heinlein.

Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 movie Starship Troopers pit a futuristic military unit up against insectoid creatures, with two live action sequels, two animated movies, and various video games following in its wake. We’ve been hearing rumblings about a new movie for several years now, and The Hollywood Reporter brings us an exciting update on that today.

According to the site, Columbia Pictures has hired Neill Blomkamp to write and direct the new Starship Troopers movie, which will re-adapt Robert A. Heinlein’s novel rather than outright remake Paul Verhoeven’s movie. Of course, Verhoeven’s movie was also an adaptation of Heinlein’s 1959 sci-fi novel.

THR details, “Starship Troopers ostensibly told of an interstellar war between Earth and a host of bug-like aliens, and focused on a rise of a military serviceman named Johnny Rico. But the story had other things on its minds, like exploring the strengths of life...

We’ve confirmed that a new Starship Troopers is happening at Sony with District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp writing and directing.

The new movie will go back to the 1959 source material by Robert A. Heinlein and not be based on the 1997 Paul Verhoeven movie. The original movie was something of a misfire at the time of release, made for $100M and only making $121.2M worldwide. Clearly, legacy has been on the astronauts versus bugs’ side.

Johnny Rico is coming back to kill some more bugs.

Columbia Pictures is plotting a new Starship Troopers movie, setting District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp to write and direct an adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel story by Robert A. Heinlein.

Blomkamp will also produce the feature alongside Terri Tatchell, his partner and wife who co-wrote the South African filmmaker’s District 9 and 2015 outing, Chappie.

Published in 1959, Troopers ostensibly told of an interstellar war between Earth and a host of bug-like aliens, and focused on a rise of a military serviceman named Johnny Rico. But the story had other things on its minds, like exploring the strengths of life in a military society and such ideas as having to perform service in order to have voting rights.

While the book won a Hugo Award for best novel and has been quite influential in sci-fi literature, some quarters described the book as fascist.

The year 2024 was a significant one for horror movies, highlighted by a successful awards season and dominance by the genre at the box office. Notably, the Oscars recognized four films within the genre, signaling a growing appreciation for horror’s artistic merit.

The Academy Awards have historically marginalized horror films, with The Silence of the Lambs in 1991 a notable exception. Its “Big Five” sweep — Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Adapted Screenplay — remains a unique achievement. However, the recent nominations of films like The Substance and Nosferatu indicate a growing willingness to acknowledge the genre, signaling a potential change in the awards landscape.

The ‘Silence of the Lambs’ cast and production winners hold their Oscars at the 64th Academy Awards in 1992. The film won five Oscars.

Horror at the Academy Awards was first recognized in 1974, when William Friedkin’s groundbreaking The Exorcist received a remarkable 10 nominations including Best Picture. While it won just two awards,...

Rlje Films has unveiled the theatrical poster for Ash, a mindbender directed by Flying Lotus (V/H/S/99, Kuso).

The Grammy winner also dropped the first single from his soundtrack, “Oxygene,” ahead of the full album’s release on March 19.

Written by Jonni Remmler, Ash opens in theaters on March 21. It’s expected to stream on Shudder later in the year.

Eiza González (Baby Driver) and Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) star in the sci-fi horror film alongside Iko Uwais (The Raid), Beulah Koale (Shadow in the Cloud), Kate Elliott (“Xena: Warrior Princess”), and Flying Lotus.

On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya (González) awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When a man named Brion (Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must decide if they can trust one another to survive.

Nate Bolotin and Mathew Metcalfe produce, while filmmaker Neill Blomkamp...

This post contains some spoilers for "Mickey 17."

In Bong Joon Ho's new sci-fi film "Mickey 17," Robert Pattinson played the titular Mickey, a low-paid grunt on a distant spaceship. As the previews have made explicit, Mickey is an "Expendable," that is: when he dies, he can easily be cloned — or "printed" — and replaced within a day. Needless to say, Mickey is selected for the ship's most dangerous missions. By the time audiences catch up with him, he's on his 17th printing.

Mickey lives on a ship of conservative cultists who worship a Trump-like televangelist named Kenneth Marshall (Mark Ruffalo). Marshall is so hated on Earth that he left on a long-distance spacecraft to find an interplanetary haven he plans on calling Niflheim. Throughout "Mickey 17," he and his horrid wife Ylfa (Toni Collette) talk about how they're seeking a genetically pure stock, making it abundantly clear that they're Evangelical eugenicists.

In December, Arrowhead Game Studios rolled out the Omens of Tyranny update for Helldivers 2, adding the game’s first vehicle, Fast Recon Vehicle. In terms of the vehicle’s mechanics and controls, Arrowhead did a decent job, however, it is still not as good as the Halo franchise’s Warthog, which is probably one of the most iconic video game vehicles ever made.

The newly-added Frv in Helldivers 2 is clearly inspired by the Halo franchise’s Warthog (Image via Arrowhead Game Studios)

Clearly, the Frv is inspired by the Warthog but its handling is nothing compared to Warthog’s handling and the person who must be credited for this is Jaime Griesemer, the game designer of Halo: Combat Evolved and design lead of Halo 2. He laid down the foundation of the vehicle and allowed it to evolve into the beast it is today.

This one tweak allowed Warthog to become...

South African filmmaker Neill Blomkamp is nothing short of a visionary. Whether you find yourself eagerly awaiting his next venture or not, there's no denying his sustained ability to imbue his works with his distinct style. This is especially true when he's operating under budget constraints, with pure ingenuity as the most powerful element of his arsenal. Tetra Vaal, an early work of Blomkamp's, may best exemplify this. Despite a runtime of less than 2 minutes, this short film delivers a wholly fleshed-out worldview within a deeply visceral setting. Although Blomkamp is best known for his thematically connected trilogy of films, beginning with 2009's District 9, his DIY roots never disappeared. Elysiumcame next in 2013, upping the ante with the star power of Matt Damon and Jodie Foster.

From Flying Lotus, Ash will have its premiere at SXSW ahead of opening in theaters on March 21st, and we have a look at the brand-new trailer.

"On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya (González) awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When a man named Brion (Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must decide if they can trust one another to survive."

Directed and Composed by Flying Lotus Written by Jonni Remmler Producers: Nate Bolotin, Mathew Metcalfe Executive Producers: Nick Spicer, Maxime Cottray, Aram Tertzakian, Maile Daughtery, Flying Lotus, Neill Blomkamp, Dave Brown, Adam Riback Director of Photography: Ross McGarva Edited by: Bryan Shaw Starring Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, Beulah Koale, and Flying Lotus

Ash will be released to theaters on March 21st from Rlje Films/Shudder.

The post Watch the New Trailer for Ash appeared first on Daily Dead.

Flying Lotus has directed the experimental comedy Kuso and the Ozzy’s Dungeon segment of the horror anthology V/H/S/99, and next up for the rapper and filmmaker (who is a.k.a. Steven Ellison) is the sci-fi thriller Ash, starring Eiza González (Baby Driver) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad). When González and Paul were cast in the film, Flying Lotus released a statement saying, “We are building something fresh and unique with Ash and having Eiza and Aaron in this world just makes it flames. They are absolute magic makers, brave and equally inspiring. All that to say… We ‘bout to kill this.” We won’t have to wait much longer to see how well they did kill it, as Rlje Films will be giving Ash a nationwide theatrical release on March 21st – and in anticipation of that release, a full trailer for the film has just dropped online.

Trust is in short supply in the new trailer that arrived this morning for Ash, the new sci-fi horror film from Grammy Award Winner and filmmaker Flying Lotus (Kuso, V/H/S/99).

Ash will release in theaters on March 21, 2025.

Eiza González (Baby Driver) and Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) star in Ash, alongside Iko Uwais (The Raid: Redemption), Beulah Koale, and Kate Elliott.

In the sci-fi horror film, “On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya (González) awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When Brion (Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must decide if they can trust one another to survive.”

Watch the full trailer below, which sees González struggling to remember what caused her crew to die violently. Is the threat extraterrestrial or human? Either way, it’ll likely be a vivid, mind-bending watch.

The sci-fi horror film will also...

The recent rumor that the next Alien movie might be set to bring back Sigourney Weaver to play a de-aged Ellen Ripley was met with a mixture of excitement and trepidation from fans of the classic sci-fi horror franchise, but it seems we won't be seeing the iconic heroine in action again after all - at least, not in the Romulus sequel.

Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez responded on social media, stating that the report was "fun gossip. But not true at all."

Fun gossip. But not true at all.

— Fede Alvarez (@fedalvar) January 23, 2025

The filmmaker could simply be attempting to throw people off track here, but it seems unlikely. However, Daniel Richtman - who posted the original rumor - has also shared an update.

"I noticed some confusion about my recent post, so just to clarify: I wasn’t talking about the Alien: Romulus sequel. What I heard was...

Movies based on Helldivers and Horizon: Zero Dawn are in the works at PlayStation Productions, as well as a Ghost Of Tsushima anime.

Sony held a press conference at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show and unveiled several new projects that will release via the PlayStation Productions arm of Sony Pictures.

The mini-studio was set up a few years ago to mine Sony’s immense back catalogue of videogame titles and adapt them for film and television. Since the release of Uncharted in 2022, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, that particular arm of Sony Pictures has been busy mounting new projects.

Now it seems more are on the way, with the company using this year’s CES to unveil three new productions.

First up, we’ll be getting a Helldivers film. One of last year’s most successful releases, Helldivers 2 is a multiplayer horde shooter that, on its release in...

Flying Lotus has directed the experimental comedy Kuso and the Ozzy’s Dungeon segment of the horror anthology V/H/S/99, and next up for the rapper and filmmaker (who is a.k.a. Steven Ellison) is the sci-fi thriller Ash, starring Eiza González (Baby Driver) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad). When González and Paul were cast in the film, Flying Lotus released a statement saying, “We are building something fresh and unique with Ash and having Eiza and Aaron in this world just makes it flames. They are absolute magic makers, brave and equally inspiring. All that to say… We ‘bout to kill this.” We won’t have to wait much longer to see how well they did kill it, as Rlje Films will be giving Ash a nationwide theatrical release on March 21st – and in anticipation of that release, a teaser trailer and a teaser poster have been unveiled. You...

Despite the Alien franchise having three upcoming movies and TV shows, none of them really have the means to bring back Sigourney Weaver's iconic Ellen Ripley. Ellen Ripley is one of the best characters in the Alien movies, having survived her encounters with various Xenomorphs across three installments, with her clone appearing in the fourth film. As a result, Sigourney Weaver has a well-earned reputation through the Alien franchise for starting the final girl trend, which is still adhered to with recent Alien movies' protagonists, namely Cailee Spaeny's Rain Carradine in the 2024 movie Alien: Romulus.

As one of the Alien movies' most memorable protagonists, some fans of the sci-fi franchise want to see the return of Ripley in future projects. Other sequels have effectively brought back previous characters decades after their original appearance, as evidenced by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's box office record-breaking success in the summer of 2024, showing that it is possible and profitable.

A new sci-fi horror film from Grammy Award Winner and filmmaker Flying Lotus, Ash has received a release date from Rlje Films and Shudder this week.

First reported by Deadline, Ash will release in theaters on March 21, 2025. The film is then expected to make its at-home debut on the Shudder streaming service later in the year.

Check out a new poster below, along with the previously released teaser trailer.

In the upcoming science fiction/horror movie…

“On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya (Eiza González) awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When Brion (Aaron Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must decide if they can trust one another to survive.”

Iko Uwais (The Raid: Redemption), Beulah Koale, and Kate Elliott also star.

Ash is written by Jonni Remmler and will feature an original score composed by Flying Lotus.

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Rlje Films and Shudder have unveiled the first teaser poster for their new sci-fi horror “Ash.” The second feature from Grammy-winner Steven Ellison, aka Flying Lotus, is set for a wide theatrical release on March 21, 2025.

The official synopsis reads: “On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya (Eiza González) awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When a man named Brion (Aaron Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must decide if they can trust one another to survive.”

Additional cast members include Iko Uwais, Beulah Koale, Kate Elliott, Beulah Koale, Ellison and Andrew B. Miller.

Ellison serves as the film’s composer as well as director. Jonni Remmler penned the script. Nate Bolotin of XYZ Films and Matthew Metcalfe of Gfc Films serve as producers. Executive producers include Neill Blomkamp and Echo Lake Entertainment. Rjle Films serves as distributor.

Rapper and...

District 10, a potential sequel to District 9, has been on the rumor mill for years as fans inquire about its development status.

Directed by Neill Blomkamp (known recently for his work on Gran Turismo), District 9 explores the story of aliens coming to Earth seeking refuge from their dying planet. They head to an area of South Africa called District 9, where a group called Multi-National United watches over them as an alien virus threatens the planet.

The film performed well financially, grossing $211 million worldwide at the box office on a $30 million budget, with many wondering if the story would ever continue.

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Andy Serkis looks back on his transition from playing Gollum in The Lord of the Rings movies to playing the titular character in Peter Jackson's King Kong. Serkis' revolutionary work with motion capture technology in his Gollum performance had a far-reaching impact. It led to Serkis playing King Kong, Caesar in the Planet of the Apes prequel trilogy, and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, all of which were achieved via motion capture. Serkis has also expanded into directing, including being tapped as the director for the upcoming Hunt for Gollum movie.

While speaking with Screen Rant's Joe Deckelmeier at Fan Expo San Francisco, Serkis explains how motion capture prevented him from being typecast. Even though Gollum and King Kong are vastly different characters, Serkis was able to smoothly transition between these roles because of motion capture technology. He reflects on his realization at the...

The Pope’s Exorcist’s director Julius Avery has taken over directing duties on AGC Studios’ They Found Us, with production in Australia anticipated to start in the first half of 2025.

AGC Studios is financing and co-producing the project with Temple Hill Entertainment. Neill Blomkamp was previously set to direct the project. Joel Kinneman is no longer attached to star and casting is underway. The feature was originally scheduled to shoot in Saudi Arabia.

They Found Us is based on a screenplay by Moon Knight and Fantastic Four writer Jeremy Slater and follows a father and daughter who undertake a...

The Pope’s Exorcist’s director Julius Avery has taken over directing duties on AGC Studios’ They Found Us, with production switching from Saudi Arabia to Australia and anticipated to start in the first half of 2025.

AGC Studios is financing and co-producing the project with Temple Hill Entertainment. Neill Blomkamp was previously set to direct the project. Joel Kinneman is no longer attached to star and casting is underway.

They Found Us is based on a screenplay by Moon Knight and Fantastic Four writer Jeremy Slater and follows a father and daughter who undertake a camping trip in the Utah...

A year and a half ago, it was announced that Neill Blomkamp, the director of District 9, Elysium, Chappie, Demonic, and Gran Turismo, was preparing to go into production on an alien abduction thriller called They Found Us, which had Joel Kinnaman of The Suicide Squad and the RoboCop remake attached to star. At first, the plan was to film in Australia, but then the decision was made to film in Saudia Arabia instead. About seven months after the first announcement, pre-production shut down so the project could rework its financial structure while hostility in the region where filming was going to take place increased due to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Now, Deadline reports that They Found Us is moving forward again, with the filming location shifting back over to Australia and Julius Avery of Overlord and The Pope’s Exorcist replacing Blomkamp as director.

When Blomkamp was at the helm,...

Last year, Director Neill Blomkamp’s (District 9, Demonic) was set to tackle alien abduction horror movie They Found Us with star Joel Kinnaman (The Suicide Squad). Now, Deadline reports that both have left the project and Julius Avery has taken the directorial reins.

With Kinnaman no longer attached, casting is underway as production is aiming to shoot in Australia in the first half of 2025.

In They Found Us, “a father and daughter undertake a camping trip in the Utah wilderness to heal their broken relationship. Attacked by a hostile extraterrestrial lifeform, their lives, not just their relationship, are at stake as they fight with a humanoid beast to stop their abduction to an unknown and terrifying alien world.”

Temple Hill Entertainment (Smile) is on board to produce They Found Us, which is being retooled and relocated from its initial shooting location in the Saudi region of Neom. The film...

Julius Avery (Samaritan, Overlord, The Pope’s Exorcist) has come on board to direct They Found Us, an alien abduction thriller from Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios being co-produced with Temple Hill (Smile, Twilight franchises)

Avery will direct They Found Us from an original screenplay by Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight, The Exorcist) with Godfrey and Marty Bowen producing for Temple Hill. Ford and Temple Hill’s John Fischer will act as executive producers. AGC International will handle international sales and co-rep US rights with UTA Independent Film Group.

District 9 helmer Neill Blomkamp was originally attached to the project, with Joel Kinnaman to star as a father who tries to mend his broken relationship with his daughter during a camping trip in the Utah wilderness, only to be attacked by a hostile extraterrestrial, determined to kidnap them and take them to an unknown and terrifying alien world. The film is currently re-casting...

The Alien franchise is one of the most successful and popular science fiction movie franchises of all time, with the property being a pop-cultural phenomenon ever since the Ridley Scott original. Though it began in the 1970s, the series and its timeline are still going strong. This culminated in the recent release of the prequel Alien: Romulus, which is and isn't the next entry in the franchise.

Far from straightforward, the Alien movies and their spinoffs have a somewhat confusing chronology. This was compounded by the movie Prometheus, which some viewers initially didn't even realize was related to Alien. Alien: Romulus may make said continuity even more convoluted for some fans, though it's possibly the best chance the series has at a fresh jumping-on point.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on November 18, 2024: Alien: Romulus officially hits Disney+ and Hulu on November 21, bringing the epic sci-fi thriller home at last. The...

To date, there have been 13 "Star Trek" feature films, with a 14th movie, "Section 31," scheduled to debut on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025. The films are, many Trekkies would agree, various degrees of good and bad. Some of the "Star Trek" films are among the best sci-fi movies ever made, while others are handily the worst. Many agree that Nicholas Meyer's 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" is the best one, although J.J. Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" is the highest-grossing. The four films based on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" -- that is: "Generations," "First Contact," "Insurrection," and "Nemesis" -- are all pretty middling, although many like the Borg action from "First Contact." My personal favorites are Robert Wise's 1979 epic "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," for its cerebral grandiosity, and Meyer's "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" for its political bent. 

The films also fluctuate wildly in mere production quality.