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In 1935 James Whale reinvented Mary Shelley’s classic horror and directed Bride of Frankenstein. This film carried on from the story of Frankenstein and his terrifying creation. Boris Karloff, one of the quintessential horror actors of all time, reprised his role as Frankenstein’s monster. The story began by clarifying that Dr Frankenstein and his monster were still very much alive and trying to move on with their lives. But an encounter with a crazed scientist lured the Doctor into creating a female companion for his monster. So began the task of creating a Bride. More madness, more monsters and more Frankenstein- this was a film that was always set to succeed. A sure set winner for a remake then?

The man taking on the challenge of bringing Bride of Frankenstein back to the big screen is Bill Condon. Despite having studied philosophy at Columbia University after graduating from High School, Condon soon found his true calling. Having spent over 35 years writing and directing films he has built up quite a back catalog. Bill’s previous hits include Dreamgirls and Kinsey. His stand out directing skills have also led to 5 of his actors being nominated for Oscars. Condon was lucky enough to bag himself an Oscar win back in 1999. This ceremony saw him take home an award for Best Writing, for his work on Gods and Monsters.

So, what do we know about Frankenstein’s next outing?

Bill is still liaising with Universal Pictures about taking on the task of directing The Bride of Frankenstein. While the film is still in the early stages horror fans are already getting excited. Cinematography has come a long way since the 1930s. So we could be in for a very different visualisation of Dr Frankenstein and his monster. Condon’s previous work seems far removed from the genre of horror. But the idea of a remake is something that he has proven his abilities at. Recently Condon directed Disney’s modernised version of Beauty and the Beast. This foray into the art of the remake has proved that Condon is up to the challenge. The question now remains, who will be cast in this starring roles?

Proud geek since 1988. I'm never happier than when I am enjoying a good film. Of course, as a Brit, the film watching experience is always better with a nice cup of tea.

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The video teaser for Fallout Prime showcases a vault dweller who undergoes wasteland justice

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Recently, we had the opportunity to witness Amazon’s remarkable rendition of the renowned WRPG series Fallout. Assuming that the initial observation failed to sufficiently stimulate your atomic curiosity,. Therefore, we have an additional video showcasing our main characters in action: Lucy, who resides in a vault (Ella Purnell), The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), and Maximus, a squire from the Brotherhood of Steel (Aaron Clifton Moten).

The group interaction is briefly observed in the two-minute film. Fortunately, for those who appreciate the trajectory of the television series, there is not a significant delay until the complete season becomes available. Commencing on April 11th, all episodes will be accessible on Prime Video, and we will be eagerly anticipating the arrival of the days.

Another noteworthy development in Fallout is the resurgence of a highly absurd modification in Fallout: New Vegas, which enables players to enlist Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst as a buddy. In light of recent developments, it is evident that the future prospects of the ongoing multiplayer experiment Fallout 76 are promising, given the substantial participation of over 17 million players since its first release.
What is your opinion on Amazon’s approach to Fallout? Do you plan to examine it in April? Please provide your feedback in the comments area here.

 

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Prepare for the official Fallout Amazon Prime Video trailer

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Amazon’s upcoming TV adaptation of Fallout is shaping up to be impressive, hinting at a promising future for video game adaptations such as HBO’s The Last of Us. In just over three minutes, the portrayal of the eccentric post-apocalyptic world is almost flawless, leaving us eager for what’s to come.

The costuming, casting, and production pedigree are all top-notch, and we’re excited to see where the series will take us. Amazon’s adaptation will focus on protagonist Lucy (Ella Purnell), a vault dweller who steps out of the safety of her lifelong home into the harsh Wasteland of a ruined Los Angeles. Geneva Robertson-Dworet, the showrunner, has mentioned that the Vault symbolizes peaceful societies such as Canada or New Zealand. It delves into the challenges faced by those outside the vault that are unimaginable to those inside.

What are your thoughts on the Fallout TV adaptation? Do you think Amazon has captured that distinct Fallout vibe perfectly? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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‘Amazing’ Final Fantasy Movie Inspired The Marvels Director

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Generally, The Marvels is good. It has a 59 on Rotten Tomatoes, which isn’t great, but it’s better than Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and Disney+’s Secret Invasion. Perhaps director Nia DaCosta’s video game inspirations contributed to that.

The American filmmaker said Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children influenced her latest film at a press junket with IGN. “It’s just an amazing movie, with great fight scenes and a great ending sequence with the main character being thrown into the sky by all the other characters,” she said.
Despite poor reviews upon release in 2005, Advent Children has become a Final Fantasy cult classic. DaCosta seems to agree that the film is a classic. PlayStation exclusives also influenced the Marvels.

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In the interview, she said she didn’t want the superhero film to look “too much like a video game” but did draw from Sony’s biggest franchises, like The Last of Us and Horizon Zero Dawn. “For me, it was from the best games, the best stories that you get, that sort of inspires me to play, and I think inspires people to watch movies like this,” she said.

Since movies have shaped video games since their inception, it’s interesting to see the dynamic slowly changing. Now that technology and interactive storytelling are more complex, filmmakers are looking to PlayStation for inspiration.

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