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‘The Mummy’ Coming To Digital, Blu-ray, And DVD

Universal’s reboot of The Mummy is coming to Digital this August, followed by its Blu-ray and DVD release this September. In the film, Tom Cruise (Mission Impossible) goes head to head with the legendary Universal Monster, The Mummy. Unlike in most revamped tales of the mummy, this time Cruise’s character faces off with the mummy of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert an ancient princess, whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters. In the film we will also see Dr. Jekyll, played by Russell Crowe, teach Cruise’s character Nick

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2017
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Second Trailer For The Mummy Unveiled

The second trailer has just arrived for The Mummy, revealing how the tomb of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella, was discovered and her story, filled with greed and murder. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Henry Jekyll. Thought to be safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. There’s an origin story happening on two different fronts,” director Alex Kurtzman told EW of the film before its first trailer debuted earlier this month. “I won’t tell you too much more than that, other than to say: One of the things that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2017
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Universal Hooks A Writer For The Creature From The Black Lagoon Reboot

With The Mummy approaching its theatrical release, Universal is moving forward with the next addition to their new shared monster universe. Deadline has revealed that Universal has hooked a writer for The Creature From the Black Lagoon. Aquaman scriptwriter Will Beall will pen the reboot/remake of the 1954 classic that starred Richard Carlson and Julie Adams. Chris Morgan and Alex Kurtzman, who are heading monster universe project, will produce The Creature From the Black Lagoon. The Mummy, arriving in theaters on June 9, 2017, will be the first of the classic Universal monster movie series that will include The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, and others. In the original film, a strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2017
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Johnny Depp To Star As ‘The Invisible Man’ In Universal’s Upcoming Reboot

Universal’s most recent film, ‘The Mummy‘, is set to release this June. Before ‘The Mummy’ can even arrive in theaters the studio is moving ahead with the next reboot, ‘The Invisible Man’. In fact, Universal has now officially announced that the film has found its star, Johnny Depp, cast as Dr. Griffin. The reboot of the ‘The Invisible Man’, originally released as the 1933 adaption of H.G. Well’s novel, will be in the hands of Alex Kurtzman, who also directed the new ‘Mummy’ movie, Deadline reports. Chris Morgan will be producing. Universal’s Executive Vice President Jon Moore and Vice President Jay Polidoro will over see the project. In the original, a scientist, played by Claude Rains, discovers the key to invisibility, unaware that it will cost him his sanity. Depp’s most recent roles include Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales’, the “Mad Hatter” in ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’, Grinderwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2017
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New Images Blow In From The Mummy

A New series of images have blown-in from the Universal remake of The Mummy. Earlier this month we shared the new trailer that revealed the mummy of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella, rise to conquer what was meant to be hers. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Henry Jekyll. “Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 28, 2016
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Witness Ahmanet Rise In The Action-Filled Trailer For ‘The Mummy’

The first full action-filled trailer for Universal’s ‘The Mummy’ has arrived, revealing the mummy of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella, rise to conquer what was meant to be hers. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator). “Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2016
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Writer Says The Universal Mummy Reboot Is Going To Be Terrifying

The Universal Studio’s Monster shared universe will be kicking off in 2017 with ‘The Mummy‘ reboot. The all-star cast of ‘The Mummy’ includes Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella and Jake Johnson. THR spoke with writer Jon Spaihts (Doctor Strange) about ‘The Mummy’. He revealed that new version will be frightening. I think [there is] a similar desire to legitimately explore the frightening and the comic. In the Mummy, I think we’re going to see the first Mummy film in the entire Universal canon with the true power to terrify. The earliest Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi Mummy movies were scary in a small way, perhaps a dated way. They were almost parlor movies. Subsequently movies have been more swashbuckling. This one is going to have all of the action and adventure, nut a legitimate power to terrify. I think that’s going to be the new experience of that film.” ‘The Mummy’ is believed to be safely entombed

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 7, 2016
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Universal’s Remake Of The Wolf Man Finds New Writer

Universal Studios announced today that ‘Expendables’ scribe Dave Callaham will rewrite the script, originally penned by Aaron Guzikowski, for their remake of the 1941 film ‘The Wolf Man’, according to THR. ‘The Wolf Man’ is just one of the original Universal films to be getting a remake. The films will all be part of a new shared universe. ‘The Mummy‘, starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. Universal will also be remaking ‘The Invisible Man’, ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Bride of Frankenstein‘,’ The Creature From the Black Lagoon‘, ‘Dracula’, and others. Johnny Depp has already signed on to star in the new ‘Invisible Man’. Alex Kurtzman, who directed the new ‘Mummy’ film, will over see the new Universal monster films along with Chris Morgan (Fast & Furious). Both Kurtzman and Morgan also be serving as producers for ‘The Wolf Man’. The 1941 original ‘The Wolf Man’ film was directed by George Waggner and starred Lon Chaney

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2016
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The Plot For The Mummy Reboot Uncovered

Production is underway in London on Universal Pictures’ reboot of The Mummy, part of their new shared universe. The official synopsis has just been released. Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennium and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinth under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters. Tom Cruise stars alongside Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle), Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Jekyll. Alex Kurtzman is directing The Mummy, penned by Jon Spaihts. Kurtzman and Chris Morgan. Sean Daniel will produce with Bobby Cohen serving

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 10, 2016
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Take A Look At The First Images From Universal’s Mummy Reboot

Universal Studios has begun filming their still unnamed Mummy reboot in London, which will be a part of their new shared universe . The first images from the film have already been leaked. The photos feature The Mummy‘s lead actor, Tom Cruise, and lead actress Annabelle Wallis. Alex Kurtzman will be directing from the script penned by Jon Spaihts. Sean Daniel and Chris Morgan will be producing the action thriller, which is to be more horror based than the 1999 The Mummy starring Brandon Fraser. The new Mummy will be the first in the history of the Universal monster films to feature a female mummy, and be completely set in the present day. Sofia Boutella has been cast as the film’s lead villain, the mummy. Jake Johnson’s character is a member of the military who has close ties to Cruise’s character. The new Universal shared universe kicked of with 2014’s Dracula Untold. The Mummy will be followed by reboots of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2016

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‘The Mummy’ Coming To Digital, Blu-ray, And DVD

Universal’s reboot of The Mummy is coming to Digital this August, followed by its Blu-ray and DVD release this September. In the film, Tom Cruise (Mission Impossible) goes head to head with the legendary Universal Monster, The Mummy. Unlike in most revamped tales of the mummy, this time Cruise’s character faces off with the mummy of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert an ancient princess, whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters. In the film we will also see Dr. Jekyll, played by Russell Crowe, teach Cruise’s character Nick

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2017
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Second Trailer For The Mummy Unveiled

The second trailer has just arrived for The Mummy, revealing how the tomb of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella, was discovered and her story, filled with greed and murder. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Henry Jekyll. Thought to be safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. There’s an origin story happening on two different fronts,” director Alex Kurtzman told EW of the film before its first trailer debuted earlier this month. “I won’t tell you too much more than that, other than to say: One of the things that

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 2, 2017
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Universal Hooks A Writer For The Creature From The Black Lagoon Reboot

With The Mummy approaching its theatrical release, Universal is moving forward with the next addition to their new shared monster universe. Deadline has revealed that Universal has hooked a writer for The Creature From the Black Lagoon. Aquaman scriptwriter Will Beall will pen the reboot/remake of the 1954 classic that starred Richard Carlson and Julie Adams. Chris Morgan and Alex Kurtzman, who are heading monster universe project, will produce The Creature From the Black Lagoon. The Mummy, arriving in theaters on June 9, 2017, will be the first of the classic Universal monster movie series that will include The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, and others. In the original film, a strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 1, 2017
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Johnny Depp To Star As ‘The Invisible Man’ In Universal’s Upcoming Reboot

Universal’s most recent film, ‘The Mummy‘, is set to release this June. Before ‘The Mummy’ can even arrive in theaters the studio is moving ahead with the next reboot, ‘The Invisible Man’. In fact, Universal has now officially announced that the film has found its star, Johnny Depp, cast as Dr. Griffin. The reboot of the ‘The Invisible Man’, originally released as the 1933 adaption of H.G. Well’s novel, will be in the hands of Alex Kurtzman, who also directed the new ‘Mummy’ movie, Deadline reports. Chris Morgan will be producing. Universal’s Executive Vice President Jon Moore and Vice President Jay Polidoro will over see the project. In the original, a scientist, played by Claude Rains, discovers the key to invisibility, unaware that it will cost him his sanity. Depp’s most recent roles include Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales’, the “Mad Hatter” in ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’, Grinderwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2017
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New Images Blow In From The Mummy

A New series of images have blown-in from the Universal remake of The Mummy. Earlier this month we shared the new trailer that revealed the mummy of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella, rise to conquer what was meant to be hers. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Henry Jekyll. “Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 28, 2016
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Witness Ahmanet Rise In The Action-Filled Trailer For ‘The Mummy’

The first full action-filled trailer for Universal’s ‘The Mummy’ has arrived, revealing the mummy of Princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella, rise to conquer what was meant to be hers. Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible) stars alongside, Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator). “Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 4, 2016
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Writer Says The Universal Mummy Reboot Is Going To Be Terrifying

The Universal Studio’s Monster shared universe will be kicking off in 2017 with ‘The Mummy‘ reboot. The all-star cast of ‘The Mummy’ includes Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella and Jake Johnson. THR spoke with writer Jon Spaihts (Doctor Strange) about ‘The Mummy’. He revealed that new version will be frightening. I think [there is] a similar desire to legitimately explore the frightening and the comic. In the Mummy, I think we’re going to see the first Mummy film in the entire Universal canon with the true power to terrify. The earliest Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi Mummy movies were scary in a small way, perhaps a dated way. They were almost parlor movies. Subsequently movies have been more swashbuckling. This one is going to have all of the action and adventure, nut a legitimate power to terrify. I think that’s going to be the new experience of that film.” ‘The Mummy’ is believed to be safely entombed

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 7, 2016
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Universal’s Remake Of The Wolf Man Finds New Writer

Universal Studios announced today that ‘Expendables’ scribe Dave Callaham will rewrite the script, originally penned by Aaron Guzikowski, for their remake of the 1941 film ‘The Wolf Man’, according to THR. ‘The Wolf Man’ is just one of the original Universal films to be getting a remake. The films will all be part of a new shared universe. ‘The Mummy‘, starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, will open in theaters on June 9th, 2017. Universal will also be remaking ‘The Invisible Man’, ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Bride of Frankenstein‘,’ The Creature From the Black Lagoon‘, ‘Dracula’, and others. Johnny Depp has already signed on to star in the new ‘Invisible Man’. Alex Kurtzman, who directed the new ‘Mummy’ film, will over see the new Universal monster films along with Chris Morgan (Fast & Furious). Both Kurtzman and Morgan also be serving as producers for ‘The Wolf Man’. The 1941 original ‘The Wolf Man’ film was directed by George Waggner and starred Lon Chaney

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2016
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The Plot For The Mummy Reboot Uncovered

Production is underway in London on Universal Pictures’ reboot of The Mummy, part of their new shared universe. The official synopsis has just been released. Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennium and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinth under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters. Tom Cruise stars alongside Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle), Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story), and Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Dr. Jekyll. Alex Kurtzman is directing The Mummy, penned by Jon Spaihts. Kurtzman and Chris Morgan. Sean Daniel will produce with Bobby Cohen serving

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 10, 2016
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Take A Look At The First Images From Universal’s Mummy Reboot

Universal Studios has begun filming their still unnamed Mummy reboot in London, which will be a part of their new shared universe . The first images from the film have already been leaked. The photos feature The Mummy‘s lead actor, Tom Cruise, and lead actress Annabelle Wallis. Alex Kurtzman will be directing from the script penned by Jon Spaihts. Sean Daniel and Chris Morgan will be producing the action thriller, which is to be more horror based than the 1999 The Mummy starring Brandon Fraser. The new Mummy will be the first in the history of the Universal monster films to feature a female mummy, and be completely set in the present day. Sofia Boutella has been cast as the film’s lead villain, the mummy. Jake Johnson’s character is a member of the military who has close ties to Cruise’s character. The new Universal shared universe kicked of with 2014’s Dracula Untold. The Mummy will be followed by reboots of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2016
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