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‘World War Z 2’ Has Lost Its Director
Remember how World War Z was absolutely plagued with production issues? Well, it seems that World War Z 2 might be heading down that same route as it’s been announced that director Juan Antonio Bayona has left the film due to requirements in regards to finishing up a different film, A Monster Calls.
“Bayona is no longer able to make World War Z 2 this year, and it is our ambition to do so. He is a wonderful director and we hope to work with him soon,” Paramounts explains, telling The Wrap.
World War Z 2 is on the release calendar for June 9th, 2017. Considering the amount of CGI that went into the first one, as well as the rather global tale it told, the movie really needs to get into production mode in order to make that date.
The movie has a script by Steven Knight and Dennis Kelly and original star Brad Pitt is producing. The original, which was based on the novel of the same name by Max Brooks, grossed over half a billion worldwide, which explains why Paramount is so eager for a sequel. It’s Pitt’s largest movie ever. No, seriously!
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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