Aquaman Sequel will Include Elements of Horror, Reveals Director James Wan
4 years, 4 months ago

Aquaman Sequel will Include Elements of Horror, Reveals Director James Wan

News 18  

Director James Wan has teased that "Aquaman 2", starring Jason Momoa, will feature a "little bit" of his love for horror. The 43-year-old filmmaker, who made his directorial debut with the horror film "Saw", further said he will save the big scares for the DC film spin-off "The Trench". When answering fan questions ahead of his appearance at DC FanDome, Wan said, "Just like the first movie had a touch of my horror sensibility in it, in regards to the Trench sequence, I would say there will be a little bit of that in this next one. Introduced in 2018's "Aquaman", The Trench are aquatic abominations who tormented Aquaman and Mera during one of the most intense sequences in the film.

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Aquaman makes waves at the box office
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Aquaman makes waves at the box office

China Daily  

A still from the Hollywood superhero blockbuster, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, features the titular character, played by Jason Momoa, and his infant son. With its innovative visual effects showcasing an underwater world, the film Aquaman swiftly ascended to become the highest-grossing DC superhero film on the Chinese mainland. It raked in a staggering box-office revenue of 2.01 billion yuan, …

Aquaman makes waves at the box office
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Aquaman makes waves at the box office

China Daily  

A still from the Hollywood superhero blockbuster, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, features the titular character, played by Jason Momoa, and his infant son. With its innovative visual effects showcasing an underwater world, the film Aquaman swiftly ascended to become the highest-grossing DC superhero film on the Chinese mainland. It raked in a staggering box-office revenue of 2.01 billion yuan, …

Aquaman 2: DC and Marvel have had a terrible year. What comes next?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Aquaman 2: DC and Marvel have had a terrible year. What comes next?

Slate  

If you’re a fan of movies about comic-book superheroes, 2023 was really not your year. The strong performance of Across the Spider-Verse and last year’s The Batman is an indicator that audiences aren’t tired of all superhero movies, per se, but specifically of the sprawling and unwieldly universes that now stretch across TV as well as multiplex screens. The studios …

Aquaman 2 review: brainless finale to DC’s universe is a damning indictment on its legacy
1 year ago

Aquaman 2 review: brainless finale to DC’s universe is a damning indictment on its legacy

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the latest entry in the …

Movie Review: If this is goodbye, ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ keeps its trident high
1 year ago

Movie Review: If this is goodbye, ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ keeps its trident high

Associated Press  

It’s perhaps appropriate that the latest Aquaman movie is about a lost kingdom. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Black Manta “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is likely the final installment of the King of Atlantis’ storyline for a time. “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is equivalent to “Thor: Love and Thunder” or “Fast X” — an attempt to raise the level of …

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: Jason Momoa's sad sequel brings underwhelming wave of underwater antics
1 year ago

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: Jason Momoa's sad sequel brings underwhelming wave of underwater antics

Hindustan Times  

In a world where superhero movies are increasingly becoming all too common, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is like a fish out of water—predictable, wet, and desperately gasping for relevance. Dolph Lundgren reprises his role as King Nereus, and Randall Park swaps his comedic hat for a more serious one, but even their talents can't prevent the film from feeling …

Jason Momoa casts doubt on future of Aquaman
1 year ago

Jason Momoa casts doubt on future of Aquaman

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jason Momoa has admitted he’s unsure what the future holds for …

Aquaman film set to make splash at cinemas
1 year ago

Aquaman film set to make splash at cinemas

China Daily  

Poster of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to DC's highest-grossing film, will be released across the Chinese mainland on Dec 20, two days earlier than in North America. Director James Wan recently returned to Beijing, five years after his first visit to promote Aquaman, which earned 2.01 billion yuan in 2018. Picking up …

Aquaman film set to make splash at cinemas
1 year ago

Aquaman film set to make splash at cinemas

China Daily  

Poster of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to DC's highest-grossing film, will be released across the Chinese mainland on Dec 20, two days earlier than in North America. Director James Wan recently returned to Beijing, five years after his first visit to promote Aquaman, which earned 2.01 billion yuan in 2018. Picking up …

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard & Nicole Kidman in action to save their kingdom
1 year, 3 months ago

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard & Nicole Kidman in action to save their kingdom

India TV News  

The makers have finally dropped the trailer of the most anticipated film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. In the trailer, it showcases, Black Manta, who in the first part couldn't defeat Aquaman is back once again to avenge his father's death. The trailer also shows Black Manta's fierce battle with Arthur's family so that he can end the bloodline once …

James Wan says Amber Heard’s ‘Aquaman 2’ role was not minimized due to Johnny Depp trial
1 year, 3 months ago

James Wan says Amber Heard’s ‘Aquaman 2’ role was not minimized due to Johnny Depp trial

LA Times  

“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” director James Wan is speaking out about Amber Heard’s diminshed role in the forthcoming DC superhero movie. Last year, Heard said — as part of her testimony during her trial against former partner Johnny Depp — that her part in the sequel to 2018’s “Aquaman” had been “very pared down.” “I was given a script …

‘Aquaman’ sequel goes through three rounds of reshoot
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Aquaman’ sequel goes through three rounds of reshoot

The Hindu  

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, despite having its principal photography wrapped in January 2022, has been subjected to multiple rounds of reshoot. According to reports, the sequel to Warner Bros.’ 2018 DC movie had its third round of reshoots in New Zealand in mid-June and it involved Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson. While the film was originally greenlit by the …

Amber Heard breaks her silence on her role in Aquaman 2 as she admits there is a 'ton of pressure'
1 year, 5 months ago

Amber Heard breaks her silence on her role in Aquaman 2 as she admits there is a 'ton of pressure'

Daily Mail  

Amber Heard has broken her silence about returning to the role of Mera in the Aquaman sequel. Having her say: Amber Heard has broken her silence about returning to the role of Mera in the Aquaman sequel Return: The actress, 37, said she was 'honoured' to be coming back to the DC Extended Universe, but admitted that there was a …

Amber Heard makes very brief appearance in Aquaman 2 trailer with Jason Momoa
1 year, 7 months ago

Amber Heard makes very brief appearance in Aquaman 2 trailer with Jason Momoa

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The sequel starring Jason Momoa as the underwater superhero Heard’s role …

Amber Heard appears in ‘Aquaman 2’ trailer amid campaign to remove her from the movie
1 year, 7 months ago

Amber Heard appears in ‘Aquaman 2’ trailer amid campaign to remove her from the movie

LA Times  

Amber Heard’s fleeting appearance in the new trailer for “Aquaman 2” has made quite a splash at CinemaCon 2023. During the movie-industry event in Las Vegas, Warner Bros. debuted the preview for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” which will see Jason Momoa and Heard reprise their roles as aquatically gifted heroes and love interests Arthur and Mera. It sets back …

Release of Jason Momoa's 'Aquaman 2' moved up
1 year, 8 months ago

Release of Jason Momoa's 'Aquaman 2' moved up

The Hindu  

Jason Momoa-starrer Aquaman 2 will arrive a little earlier in theatres than expected. As per Deadline, Warner Bros. has moved the release date for the highly-anticipated sequel Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom moving it 5 days forward to Wednesday, December 20 from the previously set Christmas Day. Blitz Bazawule's feature take of the Broadway musical The Color Purple swaps with …

How Johnny Depp's and Amber Heard’s careers have been impacted by the mutual abuse claims
2 years, 7 months ago

How Johnny Depp's and Amber Heard’s careers have been impacted by the mutual abuse claims

Salon  

Johnny Depp's and Amber Heard's testimonies within their ongoing defamation trial continue to highlight how the ex-couple's history of legal battles have impacted their individual careers. On Tuesday, Heard returned to the stand at Virginia's Fairfax County Circuit Court to testify that Warner Bros. allegedly dropped her from the upcoming "Aquaman" sequel over her divorce battles with Depp. RELATED: Johnny …

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom: Director James Wan finally reveals title of Aquaman sequel
3 years, 6 months ago

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom: Director James Wan finally reveals title of Aquaman sequel

Firstpost  

James Wan shared an image from Aquaman 2’s production meeting, captioning it as “the tide is rising.” Director James Wan has finally unveiled the official title of the much-awaited Aquaman sequel, which is Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. Taking to his social media handle, Wan, who led the first part shared an image from the film’s production meeting that he …

Ava DuVernay's New Gods, Aquaman spin-off The Trench get shelved by DC Films
3 years, 8 months ago

Ava DuVernay's New Gods, Aquaman spin-off The Trench get shelved by DC Films

Firstpost  

“The projects will remain in their skilful hands if they were to move forward in the future," Warner Bros assured in their statement DC Films has decided to shelve two films, New Gods and The Trench. Through a statement released by DC and Warner Bros, it has been confirmed that the DC slate will be moving forward without these two …

Jason Momoa's Aquaman 2 to be More Relevant and Serious
4 years, 4 months ago

Jason Momoa's Aquaman 2 to be More Relevant and Serious

News 18  

Filmmaker James Wan is working on expanding the world of Jason Momoa-starrer Aquaman, and says the second chapter will come with more serious and relevant tones. "I think the second one is a little bit more serious, a little bit more relevant to the world we're living in today. While Jason Momoa missed the virtual event, Wan met up with …

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