Blade Runner Sequel Adds Jared Leto

Jared Leto has officially joined the sequel to the 1982 cult sci-fi hit Blade Runner. The singer/actor, fresh off playing the Joker in Suicide Squad, will join a cast featuring the likes of Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright and Ana de Armas. Denis Villeneuve, who is currently out promoting Arrival, is directing the sequel. The original was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Harrison Ford.

 

The sequel will take place many decades after the original. The film is written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. It will be released on October 6, 2017 via Warner Bros.

 

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Squad Songs: Talking Music with Suicide Squad Composer Steven Price

Squad Songs: Talking Music with Suicide Squad Composer Steven Price

If you’ve seen Suicide Squad, you know what an important role music plays in the movie.

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Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar Reunite in Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

Entertainment Weekly broke the exclusive yesterday that Batman, Robin and Catwoman from the classic 60’s Batman TV show will reunite to voice their respective characters in an all-new animated feature Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. That’s right, Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar are returning for one last POW! in their superhero careers. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment, will be released on Digital HD on Oct. 11 and Blu-Ray on Nov. 1. Check out the official sneak peek below!

 

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http://www.thenerdmachine.com/adam-west-burt-ward-julie-newmar-reunite-in-batman-return-of-the-caped-crusaders/

Full Trailer for ARRIVAL Released

Paramount Pictures has officially dropped the first full trailer for their alien discovery film Arrival, directed by Prisoners and Sicario director Dennis Villeneuve. The trailer has a strong Contact vibe, while drawing some comparisons to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The film stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. It is slated for release on 11.11.16. Check out the full trailer below.

 

 

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http://www.thenerdmachine.com/full-trailer-for-dennis-villeneuves-arrival-released/