John Boyega Is Super Psyched For Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

John Boyega Is Super Psyched For Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

It's a very exciting time for Star Wars fans, as we're just a series of months away from the release of The Rise of Skywalker. J.J. Abram's highly anticipated blockbuster will end the Skywalker Saga forever. And all eyes are on how the nine-film narrative will finally be wrapped up. And aside from Episode IX's upcoming arrival, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will also open to immerse generations of fans into the beloved space opera.

We're just days away from the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and the fans are eager to see what the theme park will include, and how it'll help to expand the galaxy far, far away. But the cast of the franchise is also excited to for the park's opening-- especially John Boyega. The Finn actor recently posted about his excitement on social media, check it out:

While John Boyega might not be at the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the 27-year old actor is excited for fans to meet the cast that's been assembled to bring the theme park to life. What's more, it looks like his character Finn will have a role in one of the highly anticipated new rides.

John Boyega's Instagram post shows the crew of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, assembled before the droves of theme park denizens descend to see everything the attraction is capable of. The new park looks cool enough to get any self-respecting Star Wars fan excited-- complete with a massive Millennium Falcon. And with just a few months left before The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters, Galaxy's Edge is the perfect way to satiate fans while they patiently wait for the franchise's return to theaters.

It should be interesting to see how much of a presence Finn has in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, especially since we don't know how the former Stormtrooper ends up during The Rise of Skywalker. John Boyega teased he had a role in one of the upcoming rides, and the most likely is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. The upcoming attraction will focus on the battle against the First Order, which is something that Finn knows a thing or two about as a protagonist of the current trilogy.

But the other ride, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run doesn't seem out of the question for a Finn appearance. The character has spent plenty of time aboard the iconic vessel, especially in The Force Awakens. And with the heroes teased to stay together during the events of Episode IX, smart money says Finn will be boarding the Falcon before too long.

Related: Rian Johnson Praises 'Freakin Unbelievable' Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (And Its Delicious Green Milk)

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will no doubt make a ton of money, and attract countless theme park visitors to its attractions. And with The Rise of Skywalker arriving so shortly after its release, smart money says the park will go through changes following the blockbuster's release. But considering how closely the property guards its secrets, there's no telling what might go down in the next release.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will officially open in Disneyland on May 31st, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will arrive in theaters on December 20th. In the meantime, check out our 2019 release list to plan your next trip to the movies.

Rocketman Will Debut A New Elton John Duet With Taron Egerton

Rocketman Will Debut A New Elton John Duet With Taron Egerton

Rocketman is the movie that will tell the sort of true story of Elton John, and as such, you can be sure the movie will be filled with many of the singer/songwriter's greatest tunes. However, in addition to the songs you know, the film will also include one brand new song, which will be a duet between the real Elton John and the man who plays him on screen, Taron Egerton.

The song, titled “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again,” was written by Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin specifically for the new film. The song's existence was confirmed by the release of the movie's full soundtrack listing. The song is the last of 22 tracks, which leads Variety to believe the song will likely play over the closing credits of the film.

One way that this new song separates Rocketman from Bohemian Rhapsody, which is the recent film that Rocketman is getting comparisons to, is that it gives the former film a shot at competing for an Oscar that Rhapsody, with all its nominations, wasn't able to be in the running for, Best Original Song. “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” is a brand new song written specifically for Rocketman which will likely make it a strong contender in the category regardless of how well the rest of the movie is received.

Interestingly, the brand new song appears to be the only place where Elton John's actual voice will be heard on the Rocketman soundtrack, and by extension, in the film itself. Unlike the recent Bohemian Rhapsody, where most of the vocals were from original Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, in Rocketman, all the music is actually being sung by Taron Egerton.

If you're interested in hearing how Taron Egerton sounds singing the music as Elton John, the first single from the film has been released, with Egerton performing the title song "Rocket Man." Check it out below.

While Rocketman is still essentially a biopic of Elton John, the trailers have shown that the movie will have a bit of the fantastic added in for good measure. It's a bit more of a traditional musical structure with characters bursting into song and dance rather than simply seeing songs performed as part of concerts or recording sessions.

Rocketman arrives in theaters may 31. if you can't wait to hear all the music from the new film, the soundtrack will be available a week earlier on May 24.

New Dark Phoenix Clip Has The Mutants Debating What To Do With Jean

New Dark Phoenix Clip Has The Mutants Debating What To Do With Jean

It's no secret that comic book movies are everywhere. The superhero genre has been dominating the filmmaking world for years, with a variety of studios working on their own cinematic universes. But the X-Men franchise was there before any of it, dating back to the original film's release in 2000. The long-running property looks like it's coming to an end with Simon Kinberg's Dark Phoenix, the whopping 12th film in the series.

Dark Phoenix is the X-Men franchise's second go at the titular comic book plot, putting Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner in the spotlight as Jean Grey. Jean's terrifying cosmic power will divide the mutants after they take over her body and mind, and a new clip teased that coming conflict. Check it out.

Does anyone else have chills? Despite the X-Men's long tenure in theaters, it looks like new ground is being broken with Dark Phoenix. And Jean Grey's struggle with the Phoenix Force will also cause new alliances to be formed

This new Dark Phoenix clip shows the mutants in Central Park. It looks like Jean has traveled to New York City during her conflict with the Phoenix Force, and both the X-Men and Brotherhood are attempting to find her. Professor X and Magneto share some choice words with each other, debating what Jean had done, and the implications that come with the two groups doing battle with each other.

Obviously what the character are referencing is Jean's (accidental?) murder of Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique. Mystique's death was spoiled during the full Dark Phoenix trailer, and looks like that action will have a grave affect on the rest of the characters, as well as the blockbuster as a whole. And from this new clip, it looks like X-Men have already begun defecting to Magneto's cause.

Most notably, it looks like Nicholas Hoult's Beast is going to be joining the villain side of the argument when Dark Phoenix arrives in theaters. This plot twist certainly tracks, as Beast and Mystique shared a romantic connection, most notably in First Class. It looks like her death will hit the big blue guy hard, and he's on a mission for justice regarding Sophie Turner's character.

Related: Looks Like Dark Phoenix Might Have The Smallest Opening Of The X-Men Franchise

Dark Phoenix was reportedly always planned to be the final installment in the long-running X-Men franchise, so it should be interesting to see what narrative choices Simon Kinberg and his team settle on. If its truly poised to be the grand finale, Kinberg should be able to kill off as many characters as he wants, with no real consequences. So perhaps Mystique isn't the only mutant to meet the wrath of Jean's new abilities.

Luckily, answers are coming shorty. Dark Phoenix will arrive in theaters on June 7, 2019. In the meantime, check out our 2019 release list to plan your next trip to the movies.

New Movie Releases: 2019 Movie Release Date Schedule

New Movie Releases: 2019 Movie Release Date Schedule

If you've kept tabs on all of the goodies coming to the box office in 2019, you already know there are some big titles coming up. It's a list that includes everything from Avengers: Endgame to Jumanji 3. There's a crazy number of exciting projects on the horizon, and it's never too early (or too late) to take a look at the yearly release schedule. The dates below are still subject to change, but if you want to stay in the know you should bookmark this page and come back often for updates.

If you are looking into what came out in 2018, we have you covered. This list puts all of the titles we know are coming in 2019 into order by release date. So, without further delay, here is 2019's box office schedule as it currently stands:

Escape Room - Friday, January 4th

A Dog's Way Home - Friday, January 11th

Replicas - Friday, January 11th

The Upside - Friday, January 11th

Glass - Friday, January 18th

The Kid Who Would Be King - Friday, January 25th

Serenity - Friday, January 25th

Miss Bala - Friday, February 1st

Cold Pursuit - Friday, February 8th

Everybody Knows - Friday, February 8th

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part - Friday, February 8th

The Prodigy - Friday, February 8th

What Men Want - Friday, February 8th

Birds of Passage - Wednesday, February 13th

Happy Death Day 2 U - Wednesday, February 13th

Isn't It Romantic - Wednesday, February 13th

Alita: Battle Angel - Thursday, February 14th

Fighting With My Family - Thursday, February 14th (limited)

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - Friday, February 22nd

Rhythm Section - Friday, February 22nd

Total Dhamaal - Friday, February 22nd

Chaos Walking - Friday, March 1st

Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral - Friday, March 1st

Captain Marvel - Friday, March 8th

The Aftermath - Friday, March 15th (limited)

Five Feet Apart - Friday, March 15th

Wonder Park - Friday, March 15th

The Beach Bum - Friday, March 22nd (limited)

Greyhound - Friday, March 22nd

Hotel Mumbai - Friday, March 22nd

The Informer - Friday, March 22nd

Us - Friday, March 22nd

Dumbo - Friday, March 29th

Unplanned - Friday, March 29th

The Best of Enemies - Friday, April 5th

Pet Sematary - Friday, April 5th

Peterloo - Friday, April 5th (limited)

Shazam! - Friday, April 5th

Teen Spirit - Friday, April 5th (limited)

After - Friday, April 12th

Hellboy - Friday, April 12th

High Life - Friday, April 12th

Little - Friday, April 12th

Missing Link - Friday, April 12th

Penguins - Wednesday, April 17th

Breakthrough - Friday, April 17th

The Curse of La Llorona - Friday, April 19th

Under the Silver Lake - Friday, April 19th (limited)

Avengers: Endgame - Friday, April 26th

El Chicano - Friday, May 3rd

The Intruder - Friday, May 3rd

Uglydolls - Friday, May 3rd

Long Shot - Friday, May 3rd

Detective Pikachu - Friday, May 10th

The Hustle - Friday, May 10th

Poms - Friday, May 10th

Tolkien - Friday, May 10th

A Dog's Journey - Friday, May 17th

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum - Friday, May 17th

The Sun Is Also A Star - Friday, May 17th

Aladdin - Friday, May 24th

Booksmart - Friday, May 24th

BrightBurn - Friday, May 24th

Godzilla: King Of The Monsters - Friday, May 31st

Ma - Friday, May 31st

Rocketman - Friday, May 31st

Dark Phoenix - Friday, June 7th

Late Night - Friday, June 7th

The Secret Life of Pets 2 - Friday, June 7th

Men in Black International - Friday, June 14th

Shaft - Friday, June 14th

Anna - Friday, June 21st

Child's Play - Friday, June 21st

Toy Story 4 - Friday, June 21st

Annabelle Comes Home - Friday, June 28th

Yesterday - Friday, June 28th

Midsommar - Wednesday, July 3rd

Spider-Man: Far from Home - Friday, July 5th

21 Bridges - Friday, July 12th

Crawl - Friday, July 12th

Stuber - Friday, July 12th

The Lion King - Friday, July 19th

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - Friday, July 26th

The Boy II - Friday, July 26th

Dora and the Lost City of Gold - Wednesday, July 31nd

Hobbs & Shaw - Friday, August 2nd

New Mutants - Friday, August 2nd

Artemis Fowl - Friday, August 9th

Brian Banks - Friday, August 9th

The Kitchen - Friday, August 9th

Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark - Friday, August 9th

Blinded by the Light - Wednesday, August 14th

47 Meters Down: Uncaged - Friday, August 16th

The Angry Birds Movie 2 - Friday, August 16th

Boss Level - Friday, August 16th

Good Boys - Friday, August 16th

The Informer - Friday, August 16th

PLAYMOBIL - Friday, August 16th

Where'd You Go, Bernadette - Friday, August 16th

Angel Has Fallen - Friday, August 23rd

Overcomer - Friday, August 23rd

IT: Chapter 2 - Friday, September 6th

The Goldfinch - Friday, September 13th

Hustlers - Friday, September 13th

Spies in Disguise - Friday, September 13th

Black and Blue - Friday, September 20th (limited)

Rambo: Last Blood - Friday, September 20th (limited)

Downton Abbey - Friday, September 20th (limited)

Abominable - Friday, September 27th

The Art Of Racing In The Rain - Friday, September 27th

The Hunt - Friday, September 27th

Judy - Friday, September 27th

Joker - Friday, October 4th

The Woman In The Window - Friday, October 4th

Gemini Man - Friday, October 11th

Zombieland 2: Double Tap - Friday, October 11th

The Addams Family - Friday, October 18th

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil - Friday, October 18th

Bad Trip - Friday, October 25th

Arctic Dogs - Friday, November 1st

Motherless Brooklyn - Friday, November 1st

Terminator: Dark Fate - Friday, November 1st

Doctor Sleep - Friday, November 8th

Midway - Friday, November 8th

Sonic The Hedgehog - Friday, November 8th

Charlie's Angels - Friday, November 15th

Ford vs Ferrari - Friday, November 15th

The Good Liar - Friday, November 15th

Last Christmas - Friday, November 15th

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborood - Friday, November 22nd

Frozen 2 - Friday, November 22nd

Rhythm Section - Friday, November 22nd

Knives Out - Wednesday, November 27th

Queen & Slim - Wednesday, November 27th

Jumanji Sequel -- Friday, December 13th

Untitled Blumhouse Productions Project II - Friday, December 13th

Cats - Friday, December 20th

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Friday, December 20th

Superintelligence - Friday, December 20th

1917 - Wednesday, December 25th

The Call Of The Wild - Wednesday, December 25th

Little Women - Wednesday, December 25th

Are there any movies you are most excited for? Any bombs you see coming a mile away? Be sure to swing back and let us know.

The Lion King Director Jon Favreau Promises It'll Surprise Audiences

The Lion King Director Jon Favreau Promises It'll Surprise Audiences

The Lion King has a tough job balancing expectations ahead of its July release. On one hand, some fans like the heavy nostalgia factor. They like the recognizable scenes. They don't want many changes. On the other hand, why bother remaking The Lion King if it's going to look so similar to the beloved 1994 movie?

So now it's director Jon Favreau's job to convince everybody that The Lion King movie he's making is exactly the one they'll want:

The original holds up incredibly well, so the challenge here was to tell a story in a different way but still deliver on people's expectations while surprising them somehow.

Jon Favreau told USA Today the humor has been updated from the original animated movie, but the iconic moments are still there. He reiterated that it won't be a shot-for-shot remake.

That was a concern of some fans after the first "Circle of Life" teaser came out. Shortly after that, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures production chief Sean Bailey explained how the computer-animated Lion King wouldn't just repeat the past:

The Lion King is a revered and beloved movie, so you'd better revere and love those parts that the audience wants. But there are things in the movie that are going to be new. [And] it is a new form of filmmaking. Historical definitions don't work. It uses some techniques that would traditionally be called animation, and other techniques that would traditionally be called live action. It is an evolution of the technology Jon [Favreau] used in Jungle Book.

Jon Favreau has earned some credit on this front, not just for directing The Jungle Book in 2016, but also from his previous successes with Elf and Iron Man. So if Happy Hogan says surprises are ahead, hopefully they will be pleasant ones.

Unfortunately, change-averse fans have already shown their claws. There was instant criticism about the depiction of Scar in the most recent trailer.

So it's really going to be a challenge to please everyone. That's always the case, but these many upcoming Disney remakes are really putting themselves in a delicate position. Then again, it worked for The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Maleficent.

Sometimes copying the past works, sometimes going in a very different direction works. And sometimes it just doesn't quite click with audiences, like the new Dumbo. The upcoming Aladdin movie is in a similar boat. Will Smith's Genie has been the focus of early criticism, but maybe most fans will end up loving the result. After all, the internet does not offer a full representation of the fandom, young or old. It's the box office that will be the true judge.

In one very good sign for The Lion King, the first teaser it dropped back in November broke Disney's record for trailer views. There's a lot of interest out there, and that does come with high expectations and early criticism. It would be worse if people didn't have anything to say at all.

The Lion King features the voice talents of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones back as Mufasa, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar. The movie opens in theaters July 19, as one of the many films -- both Disney and non-Disney -- headed to theaters in 2019.

The Russo Brothers Respond To Avengers: Endgame’s Pre-Sale Numbers

The Russo Brothers Respond To Avengers: Endgame’s Pre-Sale Numbers

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is coming up on a very exciting time, as 21 movies and a decade of filmmaking are set to collide with Avengers: Endgame. Following the massive success and twist ending of Infinity War, all eyes are on how The Russo Brothers will follow up and continue the MCU's narrative. And clearly moviegoers are excited, as pre-sale tickets recently became available, and essentially broke the internet in the process.

Despite crashing multiple ticket seller's websites and apps, Marvel fans still managed to get their advanced tickets, ensuring they see Endgame without any spoilers ruining the twists and turns. In fact, the pre-sales went on to break records at sellers like Fandango and Atom. Co-directors The Russo Brothers were obviously psyched about this early reception, and took to social media to thank the fans. Check it out.

It looks like The Russo Brothers really appreciate the fandom, and their willingness to shell out money and run to theaters with each new Marvel blockbuster. To co-directors have proven themselves time and time again with their MCU installments, and the entire MCU as we know it will end with Avengers: Endgame.

The Russo Brothers' tweet once again shows how cognizant they are of Marvel fans, and the reception toward the massive shared universe. Marvel Studios always seems aware of fan reception, and has been known to alter things to better fit audiences. For instance, Danai Gurira's name was added to the latest Endgame poster after fans took umbrage with her snub. And just like Marvel is happy to pivot in order to please the audience, The Russo Brother can also celebrate the success and ticket sales of their Avengers movies.

While it's not a surprise that Avengers: Endgame is already breaking records, its still remarkable to see how well the blockbuster is tracking ahead of its release. Marvel movies consistently rake up the cash in the box office, and the anticipation ahead of Endgame is even stronger than normal. Infinity War exceeded all expectations and even picked up an Oscar nomination, but it also left audiences shocked by Thanos' victory. Moviegoers were left to watch in horror as beloved characters faded to dust, and it's been a long year of waiting until Endgame finally arrived to answer our countless questions.

Luckily, the wait is almost over. As such, Marvel Studios has been methodically releasing posters and brief trailers for the upcoming blockbuster. The Russo Brothers also admitted to including fake footage in marketing in order to throw off the fandom, so really anything could happen when Avengers: Endgame finally hits theaters. Which is exactly why so many people rushed to get pre-sale tickets, and break a few records in the process.

Avengers: Endgame will arrive in theaters on April 26th. In the meantime, check out our 2019 release list to plan your next trip to the movies.

New Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Trailer Has Bruce Lee, Playboy Bunnies and More

New Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Trailer Has Bruce Lee, Playboy Bunnies and More

With Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood debuting today at the Cannes Film Festival, there’s a new call from the director himself not to spoil the picture for the public who have yet to see the film. As if to shower the general public who have yet to see the film with some more love, Sony has released a new trailer for the long anticipated 9th film of Tarantino’s 10 film limit. The results are as hilarious and nutty as you could expect, and you can see them for yourself below:

The story of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood shows Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Rick Dalton, starting to slip into a professional slump. With his worries of being a has-been in full gear, it’s up to his stunt double Cliff Booth, played by Brad Pitt, to try and lift his spirits. Though the friends look to have trouble headed their way, as Sharon Tate, Bruce Lee, and The Manson Family are all about to make their lives a lot more complicated.

Interestingly enough, this second look at Once Upon A Time In Hollywood shows us more glimpses of Margot Robbie’s performance as Sharon Tate, the actress whom the Manson Family would claim as a victim in the true history that this film seems to be playing around with. But as we all know, and have been reminded by Quentin Tarantino’s sly Inglorious Basterds nod through Rick Dalton’s film career, history is something he loves to mess around with.

Between the theories that Once Upon A Time In Hollywood will actually prevent this infamous murder from happening, plus the chairman of Sony Tom Rothman talking up the spoilerific ending that the film needs preserved, we’re inclined to believe that this ninth film is going to be as bonkers as the eight that came before it. And that’s meant as high praise.

Leonardo DiCaprio looks like he’s having the time of his life in this movie, and pairing him with Brad Pitt is one of those historical events that you wish would have happened a whole lot sooner. But no matter how long we had to wait for it, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actually went and did it, and history is presumably all the better for it.

With a colorful cast that includes Al Pacino, Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Timothy Olyphant, and the late Luke Perry, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood has a lot of promise in what we’ve seen so far, but promises a lot more once audiences unwrap the experience for themselves. So be sure to uphold that spoiler ban, you viewers at Cannes!

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood kicks its way into theaters on July 26th.