As a movie critic, I must say that diving into “Creature Commandos” feels like embarking on a fresh chapter in the world of DC. This isn’t merely an animated series spun from a DC Comic, airing on Max; it’s the inaugural step in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s vision for the DC Universe (DCU).
At the beginning of September, A24 made waves in the film industry by securing U.S. distribution rights for Brady Corbet’s grand historical epic, “The Brutalist,” for a neat $10 million. This move outmaneuvered established contenders like Searchlight Pictures and Sony Pictures Classics, who were reportedly also interested in acquiring the film. Renowned for its eclectic collection of titles, either produced in-house or obtained for distribution, A24 has had a standout year with critically acclaimed indie films such as “A Different Man,” “Sing Sing,” and “I Saw the TV Glow.
The streamer and director Adam McKay find themselves back in a legal battle, this time concerning the 2021 movie . Previously, they faced accusations that the film’s plot was copied from the 2012 novel “Stanley’s Comet” by a self-published author. Now, another author has come forward claiming that the story was actually based on his self-published work. As they say, things tend to come in threes, so this might not be the end of these legal disputes.
Initially, a much-loved book took the lead. Afterwards, it was followed by a highly praised movie version. Subsequently, a popular television series spin-off emerged. And now, plans seem to suggest another TV series for the franchise, which is Friday Night Lights, following its successful run from 2006 to 2011. The show’s executive producer, Jeffrey Reiner, and leading actress Connie Britton, have both shared their thoughts on the enduring success of the series in interviews with MovieWeb, as fans still relish watching it in reruns and on various streaming services.
The original silent film “Nosferatu” is more than a century old, and its shadow is so long that it still reaches across the whole of not just horror cinema, but the larger world of film. F.W. Murnau’s German classic has become, much like the villain at its core, a creature of eternity.