Jacob Hall
The Secret Origin of the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Animated Series
The Turtles' transformation from cult comic book characters to mega-popular cartoon superheroes began in 1987 and was overseen by writer David Wise. If you're a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, chances are strong that Wise is the man you want to thank.
As a writer and story editor for the original animated series, Wise was present from the show's inception to its conclusion, writing and overseeing the vast majority of the series. To listen to his version of events is to understand where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles came from.
‘Batman vs. Superman’ Set Photos Show Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne as More Plot Details Emerge
We've already seen our fair share of 'Batman vs. Superman' set photos showing off Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot, but we now have our first look at Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne! And he looks like ... Ben Affleck! With some grey in his hair! Yeah, thats not too surprising. After all, the ruggedly handsome Affleck already looks enough like a playboy millionaire and the little bit of grey just confirms what director Zack Snyder has already said: this will be an older, more tired Batman.
Richard Linklater Leaves ‘The Incredible Mr. Limpet’ Remake to Focus on Spiritual ‘Dazed and Confused’ Sequel
It's an old fashioned truism in Hollywood: when your 12-years-in-the-making film about growing up proves to be a critical and financial success, you immediately abandon your remake of a movie about a man who turns into a fish to work on another passion project...
‘The Raid’ Remake Offers Taylor Kitsch the Lead Role
Yes, action fans, there is some utterly weird news drifting in over the internet. It seems that the American remake of the beloved martial arts extravaganza 'The Raid' may have found its leading man, and that leading man is none other than Tim Riggins. Oh, we mean Taylor Kitsch. Our bad.
Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Conquers the Universe
Up until the day it opened, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' was a big question mark at the box office. Could Marvel Studios continue its winning streak with a movie based on a practically unknown comic series that only has light connections to the rest of the films in their cinematic universe...
‘Ghostbusters 3′ Eyes Paul Feig to Direct, Will It Be a Female-Led Reboot [UPDATE]
Like some kind of restless spirit, 'Ghostbusters 3' refuses to die. Despite countless massive setbacks that would have completely derailed a film with less name recognition, the film keeps on lumbering forward, surviving countless abandoned screenplays. However, big news has arrived today, as Sony is reportedly eyeing director Paul Feig to take over the project, but will the film end up being a reboot instead of a sequel?
Final ‘Expendables 3′ Trailer: Things Are Getting Explosive
If you're looking for any kind of plot details in the final 'Expendables 3' trailer, you're probably going to be left wanting. This short-but-sweet preview is all about things that go boom, whether they be cars, buildings, boats or people. However, if your idea of a good trailer involves Harrison Ford laughing maniacally while firing missiles from his helicopter, you're probably in for a treat.
Have Comics Changed Too Much to Match Their Movie Adaptations?
Believe it or not, there was a time when Iron Man was a C-list superhero who no one outside of a small niche particularly cared about.
And then Robert Downey Jr. was cast in 'Iron Man' and the Marvel cinematic universe exploded, instantly becoming one of the definitive franchises of the 21st century...
The Wrap Up: New ‘Into the Woods’ Photos Show Off a Crazy Cast
ScreenCrush wraps up the latest in movies and TV you might have missed. Today, new images from 'Into the Woods' are revealed, James Gunn teases 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2,' and Simon Pegg plays coy with those 'Episode 7' rumors.
The Wrap Up: Quentin Tarantino Confirms ‘The Hateful Eight,’ Teases a Science-Fiction Idea
ScreenCrush wraps up the latest in movies and TV you might have missed. Today, Quentin Tarantino confirms his next project, 'The Jungle Book' casts two noteworthy actors, and Homer Simpson himself appears at Comic-Con.
‘The Hobbit 3′ Trailer: ‘The Battle of the Five Armies’ Begins!
With the arrival of the 'Hobbit 3' trailer, it's finally starting to sink in that our time in Middle Earth is coming to an epic finish. What began with 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' 13 years ago will officially end this December...
Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Lucy’ Takes Down the Mighty ‘Hercules’
This weekend saw two movies named after their lead characters go head-to-head. In one corner, you have 'Lucy.' In the other, 'Hercules.' If you asked the average person who would win in a battle between Dwayne Johnson and Scarlett Johansson, most would probably side with the guy whose nickname is "The Rock." But the box office this weekend went in a completely different direction.