Superman Sequel To Shoot In Detroit

Warner Bros. Superman sequel to recent reboot Man of Steel will not only see Ben Affleck star as Batman but will now apparently be filmed largely in Detroit and the greater Michigan area.

Production is due to start on the as yet untitled sequel next year with the project reportedly receiving an incentive of $35 million on $131 million of projected in-state expenditures.

Speaking of the news director Zack Snyder said:

“Detroit is a great example of a quintessential American city, and I know it will make the perfect backdrop for our movie.”

Matt Damon Joins Interstellar Cast

Matt Damon has joined the ever growing cast of Interstellar, taking a small and undisclosed role in the new sci-fi effort from director Christopher Nolan. The bloated a-list cast already includes Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine and Casey Affleck. The project will follow Damon’s recent leading turn in Neill Blomkamp’s much anticipated District 9 follow up Elysium. 

Damon has also recently confirmed plans to direct, with project Father Daughter Time looking likely to mark his debut turn behind the camera. Based on a 2008 New Yorker article the project has  a script form Argo screenwriter Chris Terrio and is based on a true story of a man murdered in Guatemala who left behind a video tape which implicated the president and his wife in his untimely death.

 

You’re Next Review

The Plot:

A group of seemingly random attackers gets more than they bargained for when they terrorise a family reunion dinner party. As son Crispian’s new girlfriend Erin turns into the family’s only hope to survive.

The Good:

From the opening scene of Adam Wingard’s latest horror, it’s clear that any slasher fan will be happy for the next ninety minutes. With one of the catchiest songs ever accompanying an entertaining and genuinely funny script You’re Next doesn’t fail to keep you interested. Wingard’s hauntingly simple lingering shocks as well as superb performances from the cast makes this a treat which will have you laughing out loud right before you gasp in horror and shock. Whilst at first seeming like a quirky dysfunctional family comedy, Wingard easily builds the tension up until finally releasing it all in a fantastically disorientated dinner scene.

From then on, You’re Next becomes a fast paced thriller as the Davison family fight to survive the night with the help of Erin (Sharni Vinson – Home and Away‘s Cassie Turner) and her expert knowledge in combat. Whether it’s AJ Bowen’s great comic timing during the dialogue between Crispian and his family, or the surprisingly simple scary masks of the attackers, You’re next offers plenty to entertain you with. However the main treat comes from that of lead actress Sharni Vinson who steals the show as Aussie ass kicker Erin. If this is anything to go by, Vinson is sure to have a stellar career in films and proves herself as a worthy action hero.

The Bad:

Although for the most part, You’re Next stays fresh and entertaining, the final act seems to dampen down a bit. Without spoiling anything, what was a comedy turned thrill fest suddenly switches again, this time into a sort of sick Home Alone. A choice which borders on absurdity.

Another slight let down is the lack of character development in the brisk ninety-five minute run time. Another ten or twenty minutes of some more background story for the Davison family members might have helped the film. And whilst there is humour found from start to finish, often enough it does seem to only pop up here and there out of the blue occasionally.

The Ugly Truth:

The typical slasher genre is given many new depths whilst still hanging onto the stuff that will keep fans happy. With never a dull moment in sight, You’re Next will certainly keep you hooked. You’ll be hard pushed not to want to watch it again and again. If not for the superb action from Vinson or the brilliantly dark humour from Simon Barrett’s screenplay, or even the edge of your seat tension that Wingard brings to the screen, then definitely for the oh so catchy song.

NBC Plans Outbreak TV Series

NBC are turning Wolfgang Peterson’s 1995 film Outbreak into a new TV series. The original film starred Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Kevin Spacey and Morgan Freeman. It followed efforts by hazmat suit wearing heroes to contain an ‘outbreak’ of a deadly ebola style virus.

The american TV network has committed to produce a one hour pilot of the potential new show. Hopes are high that the medical thriller will be picked up for a longer run, especially as the executive producers of ER are involved in the new production. It’s not expected any of the original film cast will be involved in the new production.

 

Matt Damon In Talks For Bourne Return

Matt Damon is reportedly now back in talks with Universal to reprise his role as Jason Bourne in the latest sequel. Damon had long stated his reluctance to return to the franchise without director Paul Greengrass. While hat appears to remain the case, he studio is also said to be in simultaneous talks with Greengrass about returning for the next Bourne film.

Jeremy Renner had taken over lead in The Bourne Legacy in Damon’s abence, playing similarly skilled super-spy Aaron Cross. The last film made heavy reference to Jason Bourne and should Damon finally agree to return it’s likely the two storylines would be merged for their next adventure together.

The news will be welcome for Universal given their open eagerness to continue to exploit the profitable and popular franchise. Damon’s return had looked unlikely for some time, particularly given his unenthusiastic responses when questioned on his opinion of The Bourne Legacy.