James Gunn breaks silence over firing from Guardians of the Galaxy 3
5 years, 7 months ago

James Gunn breaks silence over firing from Guardians of the Galaxy 3

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 James Gunn has spoken about being fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 for the first time. There was never any argument of that.” Of writing the Suicide Squad sequel, Gunn said: “The Suicide Squad, it just instantly started flowing. That’s what this whole movie has been like.” Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 currently has no release date, though will likely be part of Marvel’s Phase 4. Recently, it was announced that Guardians actor Michael Rooker had joined Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, which will see Margot Robbie, Viola Davis and Viola Davis reprising their roles from the first film.

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Watch a trio of blockbuster trailers: ‘Guardians,’ ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Transformers’
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch a trio of blockbuster trailers: ‘Guardians,’ ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Transformers’

LA Times  

Nostalgia abounds in trailers for a trio of summer 2023 blockbusters — “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.” The three trailers dropped nearly simultaneously Thursday, offering viewers glimpses of the upcoming offerings from the three massive franchises. ?” by the Flaming Lips, a somber track with an …

Timeline: James Gunn’s long and winding road from Troma to the top of DC Studios
2 years, 2 months ago

Timeline: James Gunn’s long and winding road from Troma to the top of DC Studios

LA Times  

James Gunn had a lot of news to share Tuesday. Honing his skills in the indie horror realm, Gunn became a household name after directing Marvel Studios’ hit “Guardians of the Galaxy”. In his review of the film, released in 2014, former Times film critic Kenneth Turan described “Guardians” as “pleasant and surprising,” adding that the film is “blessed with …

With coronavirus rising in the US, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly
3 years, 5 months ago

With coronavirus rising in the US, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming. The latest casualty: James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad," a critically acclaimed, carnage-ridden would-be smash that disappointed with $26.5 million in estimated ticket sales. "The Suicide Squad" cost about $185 million to …

With coronavirus rising, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly
3 years, 5 months ago

With coronavirus rising, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But “The Suicide Squad,” featuring the “Guardians of the …

The Suicide Squad movie review: James Gunn directorial is a competently mounted piece of popcorn entertainment
3 years, 5 months ago

The Suicide Squad movie review: James Gunn directorial is a competently mounted piece of popcorn entertainment

Firstpost  

Coasting on the strength of its visuals and the irreverence of its key characters, it launches a flat-out sensory assault from the word go. Language: English “Remember, we’re the bad guys” or some variant thereof was a line uttered multiple times in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad, a constant reminder of the movie’s narrative opposition to superhero tropes. With The Suicide …

James Gunn on directing The Suicide Squad, returning to Guardians of the Galaxy, and balancing DC and Marvel
3 years, 5 months ago

James Gunn on directing The Suicide Squad, returning to Guardians of the Galaxy, and balancing DC and Marvel

Firstpost  

James Gunn discusses his firing and rehiring by Marvel, the making of The Suicide Squad for DC, and his perspective on the two superhero franchises. Gunn’s take preserves the violence while adding further layers of outrageousness and absurd characters like the Polka-Dot Man, the fish-human hybrid King Shark, and a malevolent alien starfish called Starro. But it’s not as weird …

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn explains how he decided which characters to kill off
3 years, 5 months ago

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn explains how he decided which characters to kill off

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 Filmmaker James Gunn has explained how he decided which characters to …

The Suicide Squad review: DC’s semi-sequel is a vast improvement on 2016’s Suicide Squad
3 years, 5 months ago

The Suicide Squad review: DC’s semi-sequel is a vast improvement on 2016’s Suicide Squad

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. When the words “directed by James Gunn” first pop up on …

The Suicide Squad Trailer: James Gunn’s DCEU film promises action-packed adventure
3 years, 6 months ago

The Suicide Squad Trailer: James Gunn’s DCEU film promises action-packed adventure

India TV News  

The new trailer of the upcoming DCEU film The Suicide Squad is out. Soon we are introduced to an assembly of a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favourite psycho, Harley Quinn. Trekking through a jungle teeming with militant adversaries and guerrilla forces at every turn, the Squad is …

Warner Bros scrambles to release The Suicide Squad trailer after a copy leaked online
3 years, 6 months ago

Warner Bros scrambles to release The Suicide Squad trailer after a copy leaked online

Daily Mail  

The new trailer for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad leaked ahead of schedule on Tuesday. The Suicide Squad: The new trailer for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad leaked ahead of schedule on Tuesday and was later officially released by Warner Bros Director James Gunn - who jumped ship temporarily from Marvel for the DC Comics action film - joked on …

How is James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Related to David Ayer’s 2016 Venture?
3 years, 7 months ago

How is James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Related to David Ayer’s 2016 Venture?

News 18  

When David Ayer’s Suicide Squad released in 2016, it was everything people could talk about for weeks. After Ayer’s exit, the script of Suicide Squad 2 was changed to make the upcoming film. According to producer Peter Safran, The Suicide Squad is a ‘total reboot’ of the previous film. “First of all, we don’t call it Suicide Squad 2 ‘cause …

The Suicide Squad's director James Gunn shares a photo from the set of the highly-awaited film
3 years, 7 months ago

The Suicide Squad's director James Gunn shares a photo from the set of the highly-awaited film

Daily Mail  

The Suicide Squad's director, James Gunn, shared an image from the highly-awaited film on his Instagram account on Saturday. Inside look: The Suicide Squad's director, James Gunn, shared a shot from the highly-awaited film on his Instagram account on Saturday that featured Daniela Melchior, Peter Capaldi, Idris Elba and David Dastmalchian portraying Ratcatcher 2, The Thinker, Bloodsport and Polka-Dot Man, …

James Gunn Unveils New Look From Suicide Squad 2 Featuring Idris Elba, Daniela Melchior
3 years, 7 months ago

James Gunn Unveils New Look From Suicide Squad 2 Featuring Idris Elba, Daniela Melchior

News 18  

Hollywood filmmaker James Gunn had a pleasant surprise for fans this weekend as he unveiled a new look from his upcoming movie Suicide Squad. The photograph posted by Gunn on his Instagram handle featured actors Daniela Melchior, Peter Capaldi, Idris Elba and David Dastmalchian in their characters. Besides Margot Robbie reprising her role as the notorious Harley Quinn, fans will …

The Suicide Squad trailer: James Gunn directorial offers glimpse into DC's 'most degenerate delinquents'
3 years, 9 months ago

The Suicide Squad trailer: James Gunn directorial offers glimpse into DC's 'most degenerate delinquents'

Firstpost  

The Suicide Squad, starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena, will release in August this year in India. The first trailer of the much-awaited DC film The Suicide Squad has been unveiled by Warner Bros. on Friday, 26 March. Directed by Guardians of The Galaxy writer-director James Gunn, the upcoming superhero film will see the superhero squad on a …

Sylvester Stallone joins James Gunn's The Suicide Squad
4 years, 1 month ago

Sylvester Stallone joins James Gunn's The Suicide Squad

Daily Mail  

Sylvester Stallone has joined the cast of The Suicide Squad, the film's director James Gunn confirmed on Saturday. Great choice: Sylvester Stallone has joined James Gunn's The Suicide Squad in an unknown role as the director called him an 'iconic movie star' when he announced the news on Saturday Gushing about getting the Hollywood legend on board, James wrote in …

Sylvester Stallone joins the cast of The Suicide Squad, confirms director James Gunn
4 years, 1 month ago

Sylvester Stallone joins the cast of The Suicide Squad, confirms director James Gunn

Firstpost  

Sylvester Stallone joins Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, among others for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Hollywood heavyweight Sylvester Stallone is now a part of the cast of The Suicide Squad, director James Gunn has confirmed. The project is being branded as a relaunch of the 2016’s Suicide Squad, which followed the adventures of a team of DC supervillains …

People are Going to Have a Great Time with Suicide Sqaud, Says Actor Jai Courtney
4 years, 2 months ago

People are Going to Have a Great Time with Suicide Sqaud, Says Actor Jai Courtney

News 18  

Los Angeles: Actor Jai Courtney, who essays the role of Captain Boomerang in the upcoming James Gunn-directed The Suicide Sqaud, believes audience will enjoy watching the DC movie when it releases next year. Gunn, best known for helming the “Guardians of the Galaxy” series for Marvel Studios, has directed and penned the much-anticipated Suicide Squad relaunch. In an interview with …

James Gunn Introduces His 'Suicide Squad', Watch Videos
4 years, 4 months ago

James Gunn Introduces His 'Suicide Squad', Watch Videos

News 18  

Filmmaker James Gunn introduced his "Suicide Squad" at a virtual event, and said that the film will be different from any other superhero movie ever made. The first inside look into the world of Gunn's "Suicide Squad", which is being described as a 1970s gritty war movie, was unveiled at the virtual DC Fandome. "I will say we have about …

Suicide Squad director reveals cut Joker twist viewers weren’t ‘permitted to see’
4 years, 5 months ago

Suicide Squad director reveals cut Joker twist viewers weren’t ‘permitted to see’

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. Read our privacy policy Filmmaker David Ayer has confirmed that he …

Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 and The Suicide Squad still set to be released on time despite coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 and The Suicide Squad still set to be released on time despite coronavirus

Daily Mail  

The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered almost all Hollywood projects, which in turn has had a huge impact on previously scheduled release dates. 3 and The Suicide Squad follow-up are still on track for original release date despite coronavirus shutdowns 'We were extremely fortunate to wrap shooting and set up editing from our homes before quarantine,' he added. Mystery: There's no …

Guardians of the Galaxy actor Michael Rooker in talks to join James Gunn's The Suicide Squad
5 years, 7 months ago

Guardians of the Galaxy actor Michael Rooker in talks to join James Gunn's The Suicide Squad

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 Guardians of the Galaxy actor Michael Rooker has reportedly joined the …

James Gunn returns to Twitter; Zoe Saldana says she's 'happy' that Disney rehired Guardians of the Galaxy director
5 years, 9 months ago

James Gunn returns to Twitter; Zoe Saldana says she's 'happy' that Disney rehired Guardians of the Galaxy director

Firstpost  

James Gunn returned to Twitter with an extended trailer of Brightburn, days after he was reinstated by Disney for the third installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy Days after he was reinstated by Disney for the third installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy, director James Gunn has resumed regular social media life. The filmmaker, who disappeared from Twitter …

James Gunn back on Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 3 after being sacked for controversial tweets
5 years, 9 months ago

James Gunn back on Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 3 after being sacked for controversial tweets

India TV News  

Filmmaker James Gunn has been rehired to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Gunn was ousted from the project when dozens of Gunn's tweets -- about paedophilia and rape -- from nearly a decade ago came to light. As a reaction, the studio removed Gunn from directing the third instalment, believing the comments were unacceptable in the #MeToo era and …

James Gunn rehired to direct ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3'
5 years, 9 months ago

James Gunn rehired to direct ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3'

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Months after being fired over old tweets, James Gunn has been rehired as director of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Gunn earlier apologized for the tweets, which he called “unfortunate efforts to be provocative.” Disney Chairman Alan Horn at the time said Gunn’s words were inconsistent with the studio’s values. The “Guardians” cast, including Chris Pratt, Bradley …

Guardians Of The Galaxy's sacked director James Gunn re-hired by Disney to helm third film
5 years, 9 months ago

Guardians Of The Galaxy's sacked director James Gunn re-hired by Disney to helm third film

Daily Mail  

Fired Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has been reinstated by Disney to direct the third film in the hit franchise. The shock move comes after Disney fired Gunn, 52, in July last year after offensive tweets he wrote between 2008-2012 joking about rape, child abuse, and pedophilia resurfaced in the #MeToo movement. Guardians Of The Galaxy's sacked director …

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