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Postby Jox on 21 Nov 2018, 01:51

'Aquaman' Review Embargo Date Announced
https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/11/20/aqu ... dia-dates/
A recent tweet from Fandango's Erik Davis, which you can check out below, reveals what the official embargo dates will be for the DCEU film. The first social media reactions will be released on Monday, November 26th, at 2pm PT, while the full reviews will debut on Tuesday, December 11th, at 11 am PT.




Nicole Kidman on the Secrets of Her Career (and More ‘Big Little Lies’)
https://variety.com/2018/film/features/ ... 203032454/
With “Aquaman,” Kidman returns to the comic book genre for the first time since 1995’s “Batman Forever.” She accepted the challenge because she wanted to work with director James Wan. She gets giddy when describing her latex costume: “It was covered in what looks like scales, but it’s not scales.” She’s hesitant to reveal too much about her character, outside of one pivotal scene. “I ate a goldfish in the movie,” she says with a smile. “My kids were thrilled.” She pauses to clarify that, despite her Method acting tendencies, it wasn’t a real goldfish. “It was fun, and I love my hair — that long, cascading, to-my-bum hair.”

Kidman hasn’t paid attention to online chatter that she’s too young to play the mother of Aquaman actor Jason Momoa, who is 39. “In the context of the superhero world, it all evens out,” she says. “Atlanna doesn’t really age.”




‘Aquaman’ Ticket Pre-Sales Top ‘Venom’ on Fandango
https://variety.com/2018/film/box-offic ... 203033964/
First-day advance ticket sales of “Aquaman” by online ticket service Fandango have eclipsed “Venom” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” in their first days of pre-sales.

Sony’s “Venom” overperformed in its North American launch with $80.3 million during the Oct. 5-7 weekend. Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” took in $61.2 million in its July 27-29 launch weekend.

Warner Bros. is opening “Aquaman” on Dec. 21. Fandango said Tuesday that customers who buy the advance tickets with their VIP accounts receive five free digital DC Comic books.

“Jason Momoa’s ‘Aquaman’ is quickly becoming one of the more popular big-screen superheroes, and moviegoers are hungry to devour another film set within the DC cinematic universe,” said Fandango managing editor Erik Davis. “Not only does it appear to be the most ambitious DC Comics film to date from a visual effects perspective, but fans are anxious to see new female heroes played by Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman, as well as the first superhero film directed by the incredibly successful James Wan.”
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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Jox on 24 Nov 2018, 02:13

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Julie Andrews has a secret role in Aquaman
https://ew.com/movies/2018/11/23/julie-andrews-aquaman/
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A member of Hollywood royalty has a secret role in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Aquaman.

None other than Oscar-winner Julie Andrews has a previously unannounced part to play in the superhero adventure, EW has learned exclusively.

The Sound of Music actress voices the mythic Karathen, an undersea creature that holds the key to Arthur Curry’s (Jason Momoa) quest to unite the Atlantean and surface worlds.

The casting is particularly interesting as Aquaman is going head-to-head at the box office next month against Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns — the sequel to Andrews’ 1964 classic — which also has a live-action plus animation underwater sequence. Andrews declined to appear in the sequel, as she reportedly didn’t want to distract from star Emily Blunt’s take on the iconic role, though is said to be fully supportive of the project.

“We wanted the Karathen to have the voice of a classic British actress, albeit somewhat digitally altered,” explained Aquaman producer Peter Safran. “And when we found out Julie was interested and available and excited to do it, casting her was a no-brainer.”

As for the timing of going against Mary Poppins Returns, Safran jokingly added, “Who knew that Aquaman would have the real Mary Poppins this Christmas?”

Andrews hasn’t appeared in a film in nearly a decade, but has lent her unmistakable voice to other big screen projects over the last decade (such as Despicable Me 3 and Shrek Forever After) and appeared in the Netflix series Julie’s Greenroom.
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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Jox on 26 Nov 2018, 20:21

Leicesquare ready for the World Premiere with Dolph, Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, and James Wan

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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Moltisanti on 27 Nov 2018, 05:50

Early reactions are, for the most part, positive:

https://screenrant.com/aquaman-movie-reactions-reviews/

None really single Lundgren out, but it sounds like this will be a fun flick that abandons the overly-gritty tone of the earlier DC films.
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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Jox on 27 Nov 2018, 19:00

‘Aquaman’ Wins Rave Early Reactions: ‘Most Ambitious DC Film to Date’
https://www.thewrap.com/aquaman-early-r ... m-to-date/
Early viewers say it’s as good as — or maybe better than — “Wonder Woman”
Jeremy Fuster | November 26, 2018 @ 3:44 PM

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Just over a year since the mixed critical and audience reception for “Justice League,” fans of the Warner Bros.’ DC-verse are looking for James Wan’s “Aquaman” to get the series back on track. And based on the first round of social media reactions on Monday, their wish might be granted.

“Aquaman” received its first screening at a Warner Bros. press event Nov. 14, and critics and reporters who attended have been at high tide since the social media embargo lifted earlier Monday. Many are even hailing the film as equal to — or possibly better than — last year’s “Wonder Woman,” which was one of the top films of summer 2017 with $821 million grossed worldwide.

“‘Aquaman’ is the most ambitious DC film to date,” tweeted Fandango managing editor Erik Davis. “A big, sprawling visual spectacle that is gorgeous, crazy, stuffed with terrific action, and a lot of fun to watch. James Wan, in my opinion, is the true star – he elevates the material, makes it entertaining and conquers it.”

“‘Aquaman’ is a big, fun, wild ride,” writes io9’s Germain Lussier. “It’s unabashedly melodramatic and over the top with the largest, most ambitious sense of scale imaginable. Parts of it are kind of bad but they are not the majority and, oddly, still fit in with the cartoony tone. 2nd best DCU movie.”

/Film’s Peter Sciretta described the film as “like a Marvel phase one movie, in a good way. It’s at its best when it’s having fun and not taking itself too seriously. Black Manta is great villain that comic book fans will love. Some truly spectacular one shots and good action.”

The film sees “Justice League” star Jason Momoa’s future king of Atlantis join fellow Atlantean warrior Mera (Amber Heard) to stop his half-brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) from unleashing a war on humanity. At the same time, he must also stop a threat from the surface world in the form of arch-nemesis Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II).

Official tracking estimates for “Aquaman” are not due until this Thursday, but analysts who spoke with TheWrap say the film is likely to give the domestic box office its first $100 million-plus opening since “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” way back in June.

“Aquaman” hits theaters December 21. See more reactions below.

“Short & sweet reaction to ‘Aquaman’ is that I loved it. It’s a comic book movie through & through with great action, iconic moments & visual spectacle to spare. Momoa makes the character his own & Wan honors the traditional aspects, but elevates it to the modern era. It’s a blast.” — Paul Shirey, JoBlo

“Against all odds, I really dug ‘Aquaman,’ which offers thrills chills and a whole lotta adventure for the whole family! Also the president of the United States is a demonstrably evil racist and there appears to be nothing we can do about that! See it on the biggest screen possible.” — Scott Wampler, Birth.Movies.Death.

“‘Aquaman’ is a breathtakingly beautiful, weird, badass, FUN idea of a modern superhero fantasy and makes zero apologies. Second half’s one cheer/laugh after another. Imagine ’80s Schwarzenegger starring in ‘Hideo Kojima’s AVATAR’ and you’re most of the way there.” — Andrew Dyce, ScreenRant

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Aquaman Is Inspired By Spielberg And Star Wars, Says James Wan – Exclusive Images
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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby GeneralMcFaiL on 27 Nov 2018, 19:40

Pretty cool to think if this film does the $ it's predicted to do and Creed II has a good run Dolph will have been a part of 2 films that made a billion dollars globally (hopefully).

And we thought expendables would be his renaissance.

Thank you Sly/Steven Caple Jr and Mike Mendez!
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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Jox on 28 Nov 2018, 02:04

Aquaman director James Wan weighs in on facing Mary Poppins at box office
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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Jox on 28 Nov 2018, 15:32

The Lundgren posse and friends at the AQUAMAN premiere
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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Jox on 29 Nov 2018, 12:53

Aquaman: James Wan Takes Battle Beneath the Seas
https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/11/2 ... h-the-seas



James Wan’s ‘Aquaman’ to Feature Original Song by Skylar Grey
http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/11/28 ... ylar-grey/



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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Jox on 30 Nov 2018, 12:14

Rated 12A in the UK
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/aquaman-2018
BBFCINSIGHT moderate violence, scenes of sustained threat
Film 143m 8s Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
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During post-production, the distributor sought and was given advice on how to secure the desired classification. Following this advice, certain changes were made prior to submission

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This work was originally seen for advice. The company was advised the film was likely to be classified 15 but that their preferred 12A classification could be achieved by removing bloody detail. When the film was submitted for formal classification the bloody detail had been removed and the film was classified 12A.

Aquaman has been edited in the UK to get a 12A rating
http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/aquama ... ime-edits/
It's worth noting that this is not a new thing and has become increasingly common, especially when it comes to tentpole releases. So it shouldn't be viewed as a 'cut' version or anything like that and it won't drastically change the movie.

Digital Spy has reached out to Warner Bros for further information and whether this version of Aquaman is the same one that will be seen in the US and elsewhere.

The classification also came with the confirmation that the movie is 143 minutes, putting it around the same length as Man of Steel and Wonder Woman, as well as being almost 10 minutes shorter than Batman v Superman.




Box Office: 'Aquaman' Targets Heroic Pre-Christmas Debut of $65M
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat- ... 5m-1164604



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Re: AQUAMAN (James Wan, 2018) (completed)

Postby Jox on 30 Nov 2018, 17:00

Dolph on Aquaman

‘I play Amber Heard’s father, King Nereus. The director, James Wan, was a He-Man fan when he was a kid so he thought about me for it. The studio wasn’t sure I could handle a dramatic role so I had to audition for the second time in my career, after Rocky IV. I didn’t think I would get it. But I did. I was intimidated by Willem Dafoe and Nicole Kidman so I made sure I was prepared.

https://www.metro.news/dolph-lundgrens- ... y/1330462/
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