If you've seen the trailers for Gretel & Hansel, you might think the horror flick is an adults-only affair. Not so fast. Director Osgood Perkins spoke with Looper about his new take on the Brothers Grimm's tale, and he claims that the flick is perfect for older children.
Read MoreJay and Silent Bob are coming back to spoof comic book movies, Hollywood, and more once again in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. But what if Jason Mewes' and Kevin Smith's iconic stoner duo did more than just smoke herb and spoof superheroes? What if they went out and joined the superheroes' world?
Read MoreBest known as Jay of Jay and Silent Bob fame, Jason Mewes recently sat down with us while promoting his new movie, Madness in the Method. During our chat, we asked the lifelong comic book fan would do if he had the opportunity to recruit his own team of Avengers.
Read MoreWhen it comes to DC Comics characters, everyone has their favorites, their worsts and firsts — but what about lifelong comics fan (and comic actor) Jason Mewes? We had the chance to ask Mewes about his favorite and least favorite DC characters while he was promoting his film Madness in the Method.
Read MoreFrom doubtful executives to his own personal demons, actor and filmmaker Jason Mewes has beaten the odds to become a cult favorite Hollywood icon, known to many, beloved by all. Here's how it all happened -- and what might happen next.
Read MoreThe next time you're having an off day on the job, just be glad your job doesn't get released to thousands of screens worldwide.
Read MoreAfter 95 uncanny years spent imagining his way to the top of the world, Lee passed away on November 12, 2018. It's only now that what appears to be Stan Lee's final cameo appearance is seeing release, and the story of that cameo may surprise you. For one thing, it's not in a Marvel movie.
Read MoreWith the release of this fall's Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix, we'll see the debut of the latest theatrical take on one of the most iconic comic book supervillains ever created. But Phoenix could've been cast in the role of a completely different legendary bad guy for Marvel, not DC.
Read MoreSometimes what a character is wearing in a movie is nearly as important as what the character actually does, and Hawkeye's no different. That's why it's interesting to imagine an alternate universe where Hawkeye had a different look on the big screen.
Read MoreHow do you bring Norse legends to the big screen in a way that makes sense for the Marvel Cinematic Universe while still preserving the essence of the characters? We sat down with former Marvel designer Charlie Wen to trace the evolution of several Thor fan favorites on their way to theaters.
Read MorePlans were underway behind the scenes to give Thor and Loki yet another, different sibling — a brother who might be more familiar to comic book readers and lovers of Norse mythology. That's right, Balder the Brave was almost introduced to the MCU to further complicate Thor's family tree.
Read MoreIt takes a lot more than accurately re-creating a comic book character's outfit on the big screen to make a superhero movie worth seeing. So what process took these relatively obscure Marvel D-listers into the mainstream? Here's what the Guardians of the Galaxy almost looked like.
Read MoreWhen it comes to ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ the Nine Walkers are the most important players in the story … but which one is the most powerful? From the hobbits to the humans, here are the members of the Fellowship of the Ring, ranked from the strongest to the weakest.
Read MoreWe're betting those of you who have already binged season 1 of I Am Not Okay With This spent a few moments trying to figure out where you've seen the actor who plays Sydney before. Her name is Sophia Lillis, and you've almost certainly seen her face on big screens and small in recent years.
Read MoreUltron's design has changed in big and small ways with every new comics incarnation, meaning that the talented people in charge of adapting him for 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron had their work cut out for them in terms of coming up with a great cinematic design.
Read MoreTaking a comics character from the printed page to the big screen isn't as easy as you might think, and Guardians of the Galaxy's Gamora was no exception. Just ask Charlie Wen, former head of visual development at Marvel Studios — and take a look at some of the designs that didn't make the cut.
Read MoreSome Marvel Cinematic Universe stars have put such a stamp on their characters that it's become almost impossible to separate the two, and it's always a shock to realize that other actors might have been considered for a role — like Jason Momoa, who auditioned for Drax before becoming Aquaman.
Read MoreCharlie Wen, the man in charge of just about all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's designs over the past decade, sat for an exclusive interview with Looper to talk about how and why Iron Man was actually the perfect superhero to kickstart the MCU as we know it.
Read MoreFollowing the 2013 death of Fast and Furious franchise star Paul Walker, the Furious 7 team chose to implement CGI technology to recreate the actor. Looper recently spoke with Bill Brzeski, the production designer of Furious 7, who revealed the truth about recreating Paul Walker for the film.
Read MoreLooper had the chance to speak with Jumanji: The Next Level production designer Bill Brzeski, who opened up about what it really took to create the film's video game world — from location-scouting to set building to holding many important discussions.
Read MoreSomething that's always drawn audiences to the Hobbit movies is the lush setting of Middle-earth, Tolkien's fictional world teeming with fantastical creatures and eye-catching landscapes. Filling Middle-earth and beyond in the Hobbit movies were thousands of props, all of which were handmade.
Read MoreOne of the best things about Aquaman, apart from its status as a superhero origin story outfitted with an A-list cast, was its lush visuals. Looper had the chance to speak with Bill Brzeski, the production designer for Aquaman, who revealed what it really took to create the film's underwater world.
Read MoreOne of Hollywood's biggest stars will stay off the big screen this year. Fresh off a successful role in Quentin Tarantino's Oscar-nominated Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Leonardo DiCaprio appears to be taking a bit of a break from acting before his next project.
Read MoreIt looks like the magic of Pixar's fantasy adventure Onward failed to conjure up a major box office debut. Its $40 million domestic debut fell $5 million short of its pre-release tracking, and $10 million shy of its higher-end $50 million estimations, which could add up to a loss for Pixar.
Read MoreHave you resisted the pull of Marvel so far and are finally ready to cave? Maybe you have friends or loved ones obsessed with the comic book flicks and you just want to be able to go to the movies without being confused? Regardless of why you need a cheat sheet or a refresher, we're here for you.
Read MoreThe Planet of the Apes series is as fresh as ever. But with so many installments, how is one meant to keep track of the story? We've got you covered. Here's a crash course in The Planet of the Apes timeline since the stellar 2011 reboot.
Read MoreTrue fans remember that the very first Doctor to take control of the relaunched TARDIS — the Ninth Doctor, if you're keeping count — was played by Christopher Eccleston. Why didn't he stick around to keep playing the Doctor? There's a twist to this tale (how very Whovian).
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