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‘Morbius’ Delayed Again

Many upcoming films have had trouble nailing down release dates since the pandemic, causing release dates to change over and over again. One of those films is Marvel’s Morbius. Last we reported Morbius was set to be released on January 21, 2020. Now news has come that the movie has been delayed again, this time by a week. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud; Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor; Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown; and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 3, 2021

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‘Morbius’ Sinks His Fangs Into His First Trailer

Today, we get our first look at Jared Leto in the new teaser trailer for Morbius, which is now confirmed to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Leto stars as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. The cast also includes Tyrese Gibson as FBI agent Simon Stroud, Jared Harris (“The Terror”) who plays Morbius’ mentor, Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) whose role is villain Loxias Crown, and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) as Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the Morbius character created by writer Roy Thomas which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius sinks his fangs into theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2020

MoviesNews

A First Glimpse Of Jared Leto As Morbius

Filming for Sony’s dark Spider-Man spin-off Morbius is in full swing. Thanks to star Jared Leto‘s tweet we’ve got our first glimpse of the scientist turned vampire. While we don’t see much, the tweet does let us know that there are 11 weeks of filming left to go. A few days ago we reported that “The Terror” actor Jared Harris has joined the cast along with Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising). Jared Leto stars as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the character created by writer Roy Thomas. Morbius made his debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius opens in theaters on July 31, 2020. 1

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 6, 2019

MoviesNews

Morbius Sinks Its Teeth Into A Release Date

Next summer, Sony will unleash the dark Spider-Man spin-off Morbius starring Jared Letto as a killer antihero. Daniel Espinosa (Life) is in the director’s chair for the movie about Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. The film is based on the comic character created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane, which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) are currently in talks to also star in Morbius which opens in theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 28, 2019

MoviesNews

“Doctor Who” Star Joins ‘Morbius’ Cast

Director Daniel Espinosa‘s (Life) film adaptation of the comic Morbius has added another cast member. News has come via Variety that “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith has joined Jared Leto (Suicide Squad), and Adria Arjona (“True Detective”). The dark Spider-Man spin-off was created by Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane and debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless penned the script for the film. The film centers on Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally turning himself into a living vampire. He chooses to prey on criminals he deems unworthy to live to feed his blood lust.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 25, 2019

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Watch The First 10 Minutes And Go Behind-The-Scenes Of LIFE

Next month, the horror/sci-fi film Life, directed by Daniel Espinosa, is set to be released, but who wants to wait that long for a glimpse at the movie? Yes, you’ve probably seen the clips that we’ve shared, but don’t you want more? How about the first 10 minutes of the film? You got it. We’ll even throw in a behind-the-scenes look at Life (below). The story centers on a team of scientists aboard the international Space Station whose mission of discovery turns into primal fear when they find a rapidly evolving life form that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on earth. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Olga Dihovichnaya, Naoko Mori, Ariyon Bakare, and Alexandre Nguyen star. Life Blu-ray and DVD Details: Experience extraterrestrial life like you’ve never seen it before in the heart-pounding sci-fi thriller LIFE, debuting on digital June 2 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD June

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 23, 2017

Trailers

Life Unleashes Intense New Red Band Trailer

Last week we shared two new clips from Daniel Espinosa’s horror/sci-fi film Life. Now, the new Red Band trailer has arrived and leaves the astronauts asking “What have we done?”. Not only is the Red Band trailer more action-packed, we get a better look at the alien life form and a sense of how dangerous it truly is. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Olga Dihovichnaya, Naoko Mori, Ariyon Bakare, and Alexandre Nguyen star. The story centers on a team of scientists aboard the international Space Station whose mission of discovery turns into primal fear when they find a rapidly evolving life form that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on earth. With a distinct Alien feel, the Life is filled with suspense and terror, and will keep you on the edge of your seats. It opens in theaters nationwide on March 24, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 16, 2017

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Two New Clips Land From ‘Life’ Starring Ryan Reynolds

Last week we shared the sneak peak for Daniel Espinosa’s horror/sci-fi thriller Life, which opens in theaters later this month. Today, two new action-filled clips have landed. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Olga Dihovichnaya, Naoko Mori, Ariyon Bakare, and Alexandre Nguyen star. The story centers on a team of scientists aboard the international Space Station whose mission of discovery turns into primal fear when they find a rapidly evolving life form that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on earth. Life opens in theaters nationwide on March 24, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 12, 2017

Trailers

Scifi-Thriller Life Landing In Theaters Later This Month

Life, a new horror/sci-fi thriller, is coming to theaters later this month, from director Daniel Espinosa (Child 44), and you do not want to miss it. The all-star cast for this space film includes Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Olga Dihovichnaya, Naoko Mori, Ariyon Bakare, and Alexandre Nguyen. The story centers on a team of scientists aboard the international Space Station whose mission of discovery turns into primal fear when they find a rapidly evolving life form that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on earth. With a distinct Alien feel, the film is filled with suspense and terror, and will keep you on the edge of your seats. Life opens in theaters nationwide on March 24, 2017. Today, we have a new clip. In it a scientist falls victim to the new discovered lifeform.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 10, 2017

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