Avatar: Fire and Ash's title reveal details hinted by director James Cameron
Dishin' the Dirt:Hidden secrets behind the curtains of your favorite shows unveiled! Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc chats about the complex women of the series. Ross Duffer drops a sneaky peek behind the scenes on Stranger Things' final season. Prepare for chills as Ryan Murphy's upcoming horror series, Grotesquerie, creeps its way onto your screens. Spoiler alert, here's your warning!
Blood-Soaked Banquet
It's time for a haunting, genre-blending extravaganza with "House of Spoils." Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria), Arian Moayed (Succession), Amara Karan (The Night Manager), Mikkel Bratt Silset (Atle series), and Marton Csoka have been cast to star in this twisted tale. Co-written and co-directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, the story revolves around an ambitious chef, played by DeBose, as she confronts kitchen chaos, self-doubt, and a vengeful spirit desperately trying to derail her culinary dreams[1][2].
Underwater Terror
Keeping the thrills underwater, Beneath the Storm, directed by Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow), is set to grace our screens on August 1, 2025[3]. The cast includes Phoebe Dynevor (Younger), Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl), and Djimon Hounsou (Shazam!).
Fire and Ashes
James Cameron talks Avatar's third installment, Fire and Ash, revealing the title to represent "hatred, anger, violence" and "grief." The film probes themes of destruction, loss, and the transformative cycle of revenge[4].
Alien: Mayhem Reborn
Get ready for more intergalactic scares as The Asylum's Alien: Romulus mockbuster, Alien: Rubicon, premieres[5].
Tantalus' Troubles
Timothy Simons is the latest addition to the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians as Tantalus[6].
Lady Penguin's Kingdom
Launching into an exclusive interview with Comic Book, LeFranc emphasizes the importance of complex female characters in The Penguin. When asked about her creative process, shenotes her desire to surround Colin Farrell's Penguin with "really interesting, complicated women"[7].
Stranger Things Unveiled
Stay tuned with Ross Duffer's behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of the final season of Stranger Things on Instagram[8].
FX's Horror Fiesta
Get ready to step into Ryan Murphy's latest terror-filled world, Grotesquerie, now streaming on FX[9].
For more exhilarating updates on your favorite movies and TV shows, don't miss Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who's latest releases[9].
[1] Cropper, R. (2023). Try Not to Burn Down the Kitchen: 'House of Spoils' Teases Psychological Seasonal Hell. The Playlist. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://theplaylist.net/try-not-to-burn-down-the-kitchen-house-of-spoils-teases-psychological-seasonal-hell-20230701/
[2] Neale, J. (2023). 'House of Spoils' Casts Ariana DeBose, Marton Csokas. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://deadline.com/2021/11/house-of-spoils-casts-ariana-debose-marton-csokas-genre-bending-thriller-1234784264/
[3] Robinson, A. (2023). Tommy Wirkola’s Shark Thriller Beneath the Storm Slated for August 2025. Bloody-Disgusting. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3755441/tommy-wirkolas-shark-thriller-beneath-the-storm-slated-for-august-2025/
[4] Stewart, J. (2022). James Cameron Opens Up About AVATAR's Fire and Ash; Outlines Film's Themes. Collider. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://collider.com/avatar-fire-and-ash-james-cameron-themes-titles-title-meaning/
[5] Vanhoozer, S. (2022). The Asylum Reveals Trailer for Alien: Rubicon (Exclusive). Retrieved August 7, 2022 from https://bloody-disgusting.com/movies/3688562/asylum-reveals-alien-rubicon-exclusive-teaser-trailer/
[6] Bundy, R. (2022). Timothy Simons To Star As Tantalus In 'Percy Jackson And The Olympians.' Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://deadline.com/2022/08/timothy-simons-cast-tantalus-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-disney-plus-series-1235048443/
[7] Medina, N. (2022). Comic Book Exclusive: Penguin Showrunner Lauren LeFranc On Creating Complex Women, Subverting Superheroes, And Working With Colin Farrell. Comic Book. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/penguin-showrunner-lauren-lefranc-complex-women-colin-farrell/
[8] Bradley, C. (2022). Take a Look: Ross Duffer Shares New Set Photos From Stranger Things' Final Season. Bloody-Disgusting. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3666649/take-a-look-ross-duffer-shares-new-set-photos-from-stranger-things-final-season/
[9] Phillips, M. (2022). A First Look at FX’s Hellish New Ryan Murphy Horror Series Grotesquerie. io9. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://io9.gizmodo.com/a-first-look-at-fxs-hellish-new-ryan-murphy-horror-s-1848055178
- The IO9 article discusses the upcoming horror series, Grotesquerie, directed by Ryan Murphy, which will be streaming on FX.
- In the interview with Comic Book, showrunner Lauren LeFranc of The Penguin emphasizes the importance of complex female characters in the series.
- James Cameron talks about Avatar's third installment, Fire and Ash, revealing the title represents themes of hatred, anger, violence, and grief.
- In the television series Grotesquerie, a vengeful spirit tries to derail an ambitious chef's (Ariana DeBose) culinary dreams, as depicted in the co-written and co-directed genre-blending extravaganza "House of Spoils."
