Telluride Film Festival cancelled due to pandemic

The Colorado-based Telluride Film Festival, which last year saw the debut of multiple acclaimed hits including Uncut Gems and Ford v. Ferrari, is the latest to bite the global pandemic dust as this year’s event has officially been cancelled, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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“After months of intense due diligence around physically holding an event, we’ve come to the heartbreaking but unanimous conclusion to cancel this year’s Labor Day celebration of film in Telluride,” the festival organizers wrote in a statement.

Telluride, which typically launches over Labor Day weekend, is well-known for going hand-in-hand with the start of the Academy Awards season, frequently premiering of screening films sure to catch the attention of Academy voters. Though with this year’s awards ceremony delayed and with a rise in cases across the country as people try and race back to normality with the reopening of some businesses, the festival organizers have come to the decision to cancel it outright rather than their original safety-conscious plan.

“Until the past week or so, we had a very good plan to put on the SHOW safely,” the statement read. “But with a seemingly unending number of new cases of Covid-19 and the national chaos around it, even the best strategy is threatened by this out of control environment. No matter how much many of us wear our masks and observe social distancing protocols, the pandemic has worsened rather than improved and the health and safety of you – our passholders, filmmakers, the people of Telluride and its surrounding areas – cannot be compromised. ”

Though this year’s event has been cancelled, the organizers confirmed that they will still be announcing the full list of titles they had planned for their program, many of which previously premiered at the New York, Toronto International and Venice film festivals, in hopes that “you will experience as we did, the best in film this year.”

“There are some incredible, powerful, and beautiful gems and we’re excited to extol their virtues when the time is right,” the organizers wrote. “Follow these titles, support them. We intend to champion them outside of the festival as best we can.“

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The organizers also express their “enormous” gratitude for those who support the festival every year and assure that they will be announcing further details regarding the program and passes in an upcoming email.

ComingSoon.net recommends all readers comply with CDC guidelines and remain as isolated as possible during this urgent time.

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CS Interview: Talia Shire Talks Cult Classic Rad

Rad remains one of the great guilty pleasures of the 1980s — a rockin’ youth versus the man story that features glorious stunts and one of the most insane dance sequences of all time. The cult classic finally landed on Blu-ray and 4K in May, and to commemorate the event, ComingSoon.net sat down and spoke with living legend and two-time Oscar nominee Talia Shire (Rocky, The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II), who starred in the film as Mrs. Jones. The new Rad Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome is currently sold out, but is available on Altavod now with exclusive Q&A and will be available On Demand on July 24!

Rad was written by Sam Bernard and Geoffrey Edwards and directed by Hal Needham. It also stars Bill Allen and Lori Loughlin. Parts of this movie were filmed in Cochrane in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, Colonel Macleod Jr. High School, and at Bowness Park, both in Calgary, Alberta.

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ComingSoon.net: So your husband Jack Schwartzman produced this movie. How did both of you get involved with the film?

Talia Shire: Jack and I were making this company and we had three movies we were involved in. Lion Heart, Hyper Sapien, and Rad. And Rad was, I think something Jack had found and was very excited about. And all of those three movies were really about young people and empowerment. So this was something Jack was very interested in. How do you inspire young people so that they have a feeling that they could do something in their world? Rad is pretty much about a kid who can do something, you know?

CS: Were you familiar with the BMX bike sensation of the time?

Shire: You’re talking to somebody who, believe me, I’m so embarrassed with my lack of athletic skills, but yes. But you know, BMX at that time, that was brand new. That was a brand new sport. And Jack was fascinated with it, as was I. And when we got to Canada, where we shot it in Calgary, I mean, you could see all our actors on the streets doing dance with their bikes. And you know, I love the ballet. So it was a brand new sport. And today, it’s an Olympic sport, not back then.

CS: So would you say you guys were the first to usher in that era of interest for BMX bicycling?

Shire: Jack did. And I did whatever Jack wanted to do, yes. And it was the very first, the very first BMX ever.

CS: So what was the production like, compared to say something like maybe The Godfather or Rocky IV, which you had just done?

Shire: Wowee. Well, we certainly, we had more money for Rad than we had in Rocky I. Godfather was, of course, very complex and had different conflicts. You know, every movie, whether it’s a big budget or a very low budget, it’s very hard to put movies together. They are complex, you know? But I have to say, I was enchanted when I got to Calgary. I adored Hal Needham. Hal Needham was our director, very well-known stunt — remember Hal Needham’s work before? He did a million Smokey and the Bandit, did I get that right? Did I say that right, Smokey and the Bandit?

CS: Yeah, yeah.

Shire: All right, so Hal was the perfect person to do this movie. So I mean, he was a marvel to work with, I have to tell you. But you know, every movie is difficult.

CS: Okay, so this is one of those movies that ultimately didn’t score well with critics, but it was a huge hit with audiences. What do you think is the ultimate appeal for fans of the movie?

Shire: Well, isn’t that an interesting thing? Why is it some movies have a heartbeat, some movies are big and terrific, but they seem to be embalmed? Rad was alive. It was this incredibly sweet and at its core, a very moral piece about young people. And it refused to die. It just stayed alive. And people are finding it at this moment.

CS: Are you surprised by its longevity?

Shire: Yes and no. But I think the gods have been kind because I have to tell you. When you put everything you have into a movie, right, and it opens and it closes, your heart is broken. Jack and I moped around this house. I have to tell you, we were heartbroken because we really thought maybe this could be just a terrific young people’s movie. And so, to have it discovered again is very satisfying, at least for me, and certainly for my children, who were tiny then, way back then. And now it’s exciting to see they’re discovering it.

CS: Speaking of your kids — you recorded the commentary for the 4K Blu-ray release with your son Robert. What was that experience like?

Shire: Well, let’s see. So Robert doesn’t remember, but he and Jason and Matthew were up in Calgary. Robert was like, three years old, but he was there. He was with the writers. And then, time goes by. And then losses happen. So for Robert to rediscover it and want to be involved in it, it was very important for me because we lost Jack some years ago. So for Robert to make this part of his, I guess part of his mission, you have to understand makes me feel that Jack is with us again. But Robert absolutely, you know, he’s given the most extraordinary restoration. He’s so proud of it. It sounds better. I thought recently sounds better than it ever did. It looks better than it ever did. It is a thrill to see Rad. It is alive. And I have to thank Robert. Robert, if you’re going to listen to this, thank you, Robert. Thank you.

CS: You’ve worked with a lot of family members on different movies. What is that like? 

Shire: It’s a very important question. Some years ago, I saw a documentary on the Wallenda family. That is a famous circus family that has these great — it also had a great tragedy many years ago. But the Wallendas, you know, are back. They’re climbing on buildings and doing all these various things. And I called my sister-in-law, Ellie Coppola. And I said, “Gee, Ellie, I think the Coppolas are a great circus family.” And she totally understood, because we love craft, we love to dare the other person to do their best. And sometimes, you know, we have conflicts, but we’ll never drop the other family member. That means we are absolutely totally professional on the set.

CS: I think that’s great. I’ve noticed that you’re a very strong advocate of smaller films, like, say, Working Man. Do you gravitate towards the smaller films more?

Shire: You know, blockbusters, you need to know, blockbusters are very, very difficult as well. The reason I enjoyed what we’ll say the low budget, the lower budget movie is I obviously attract a lot of talent that comes to work on those movies, maybe for a little less money, right? And Rocky was a low budget movie, you need to know that. But I feel on a low budget movie, that I have the opportunity to teach, because making movies and acting, that is a doing thing. So I have a chance to say, and I did this on Working Man. I said to somebody, “So let me tell you about Barbara Stanwyck.” They didn’t know what I was talking about. So I needed to explain about Barbara Stanwyck. So I do enjoy the opportunity to maybe be that older professional person who can pass on some wisdom.

CS: Do you carry a sense of nostalgia for that old school style of filmmaking from the 70’s era?Movies like Rocky which required a bit more creativity and imagination, and aren’t so reliant upon computers and digital practices and such?

Shire: My God, you know, I’m on a cell phone talking to you. I don’t even know how I’m working this cell phone. I have to tell you, I’m not from this time. I mean, I’m strictly analog. But anyway, I have a great — first of all, you know who Roger Corman is, right?

CS: Oh yeah!

Shire: And if anybody doesn’t know who he is, he’s that guy that gave everybody their first job. And he would basically say, here’s not a lot of money and here are three things, three props, go make a story out of it. But he really did give people those opportunities. And so, I had those experiences way back then. In terms of this new world and this new technology, I look to my children to educate me. But you know what? You still have to hit your mark. You still have to hit your marks.

CS: It’s very true. And so, you’ve been in so many classic films over the years. So what would you say is the secret to sustained success in Hollywood? 

Shire: Golly. Wow. That’s a tough question. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen The Hustler, that wonderful movie, Jackie Gleason, you know and Paul Newman? Did you ever see that?

CS: Oh yeah.

Shire: He’s like this great young — Paul Newman — great pool player, right, but at the end of that movie, I think what the lesson is is that to be a winner, you need style and endurance, right? Those two things, style and endurance. So I think part of, for me, it’s endurance, you know, God knows I’m enduring. And I’m keeping Rad alive with Robert. But it is style and endurance. And I think at the least, that what we do is meaningful.

CS: Do you think a movie like Rad could be made today?

Shire: Yes, and maybe, maybe a sequel will be made today. I mean, but it speaks of skill and talent. And it might have a new one or a sequel might actually be fascinating. But what’s interesting about this first Rad, and I’ve seen it now several times, I don’t know about you, but it’s very pure. It’s very wonderful and alive and incredibly sweet and important for today.

CS: So are you giving us an exclusive? Are you saying that there’s a Rad sequel secretly in the making and you’re going to be behind it all the way?

Shire: [Laughs] Golly, am I doing that? Can I do that? Oh boy oh boy. I don’t know. I’m feeling wild today. Do I have to check in with my children? I don’t know. But I know that’s what Josh wanted to do. I know my experience way back then with those very gifted writers, those talented writers, and the fact that it is an Olympic sport today. Who knows, you know? Who knows? I think this movie really belongs to the children now. I mean, it would be taken on by Jack’s family, by his children. And if you’re saying would I act in it? Sure, if they give me one song. If somebody will just let me sing in one movie? How about that?

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Official runtime for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet revealed

The official runtime for Christopher Nolan’s latest sci-fi action feature Tenet has been released by the Korea Media Ratings Board. The long-awaited film reportedly holds a total running time of 149 minutes and 59 seconds, making it one of Nolan’s shortest films following 2008’s The Dark Knight which is 152 minutes long. Because of this, his Matthew McConaughey-led film Interstellar remains the filmmaker’s longest sci-fi feature to date.

The Warner Bros. Pictures film has suffered previous delays regarding its theatrical release and is currently slated for an August 12 release. However, this still might be changed due to a recent surge of new COVID-19 cases as many theaters including all the ones in California have been closed down again which clearly puts movie releases next month in danger of potential delays.

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Tenet will be an international espionage thriller filmed across seven countries. John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman) stars, with a supporting cast that includes Robert Pattinson (Good Time), Elizabeth Debicki (Widows), Dimple Kapadia (Fugly), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Michael Caine (The Dark Knight Rises) and Kenneth Branagh (Dunkirk).

The director first made an impact in 2001 with his indie film Memento. His next film, Insomnia, was also a modest hit. but it wasn’t until Batman Begins hit theaters in 2005 that Nolan became a box office force in his own right. The Prestige was Nolan’s last movie to gross under $200 million worldwide. His other films include The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk.

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Tenet is written by Nolan and will utilize a mixture of IMAX and 70mm film, which is something he’s become famous for. Nolan is the film producing along with his partner Emma Thomas and is currently slated for an August 12 release.

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New HBO Max Brand Spot Showcases Next Wave of Max Originals

HBO Max’s new brand spot showcases the platform’s rapidly expanding lineup of premium Originals from HBO and Max, highlighting a steady cadence of culturally impactful programming for all audiences in the household. You can check out the spot now in the player below!

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“We have the honor of working with some of the industry’s best creative storytellers and we are proud to provide them with a platform to share their authentic voices,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-To-Consumer. “Consumers will be blown away by the depth and breadth of the unique and diverse stories on both HBO and HBO Max, like returning favorites His Dark Materials and Search Party, or brand new stories like An American Pickle and Lovecraft Country. Our slate truly has something for everyone and we are excited to give fans even more to enjoy.”

This newly released, eye-catching brand spot highlights HBO programming, including the upcoming premieres of Lovecraft Country, The Undoing, The Third Day, How To with John Wilson, Industry, We Are Who We Are, the fourth season of Room 104 and the second season of His Dark Materials, as well as current programming including Perry Mason, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, and I May Destroy You, in addition to late night favorites Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Real Time with Bill Maher, all of which will continue to air new episodes in the second half of 2020.

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Max Originals showcased in the spot are tentpole scripted dramas The Flight Attendant and Raised by Wolves; feature films An American Pickle and Let Them All Talk; intimate docu-series Expecting Amy; international darling Frayed; new seasons of fan favorites Search Party and Doom Patrol; animated programs Close Enough, Adventure Time: Distant Lands-BMO, Summer Camp Island, and Infinity Train; and the hotly anticipated Friends Reunion Special.

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Lynn Shelton Of a Certain Age Grant Launches To Benefit Woman, Non-Binary Filmmakers

To honor the legacy of beloved filmmaker Lynn Shelton, who passed away in May, Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum, alongside Duplass Brothers Productions, are launching the Lynn Shelton “Of a Certain Age” Grant. The $25,000 unrestricted cash grant will be awarded each year to a US-based woman or non-binary filmmaker, age 39 or older, who has yet to direct a narrative feature.

Shelton often spoke of feeling inspired after seeing filmmaker Claire Denis speak at Northwest Film Forum and learning that Denis did not make her first feature until age 40. Shelton went on to make her own first feature film (We Go Way Back) at the age of 39. In the years since, she built a prolific canon of feature and television work and made an indelible mark on the landscape of American cinema.

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“This grant seeks to reinforce that great filmmakers can emerge at any age, and to elevate the voices of a segment of the filmmaking community who have precious few resources dedicated to supporting them yet plenty of stories to tell,” explains Megan Griffiths, Shelton’s longtime friend and collaborator, who is working in her capacity as a member of the board of Northwest Film Forum to help establish the grant. “Lynn was 39 when I met her on her first feature, and I watched her grow as an artist and become more certain in her path with every passing year. She wore her ‘late bloomer’ status as a badge of honor and we know she would be thrilled that this grant exists in her name.”

The grant fund was spearheaded by Duplass Brothers Productions, which includes Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, and Mel Eslyn, and has since been bolstered by many others, including Washington-based production company COLOR, Tracy Rector, Eliza Flug, Marc Maron, Joshua Leonard & Alison Pill, Michaela Watkins & Fred Kramer, CB Shamah, Chris & Philip Wohlstetter, and Jennessa & Robert West. It will be stewarded by Northwest Film Forum, one of Shelton’s favorite non-profit organizations and a community film center that supported her in her early years and throughout her career.

“In an industry where women, non-binary, and trans individuals have historically had less success and visibility, hearing Lynn Shelton’s story of coming into film at an older age has been extremely inspiring,” said Vivian Hua, Executive Director of Northwest Film Forum. “The scope of this grant will ensure a positive impact on the lives of future recipients for years to come.”

Mel Eslyn, president of Duplass Brothers Productions, added: “There was an appreciation and an immediacy to the way Lynn approached her film and TV career, which she openly credited to her ‘late start.’ Now finding myself approaching the same age Lynn got started, I find it comical to think we call 39 a ‘late start.’ But the reality is there is just not enough representation of women over a ‘certain age’ in media, in front of, but even more so, behind the camera. We hope that this grant can be a meaningful step towards helping to change that.”

Nominations for the Lynn Shelton “Of a Certain Age” Grant are being sought from a national Advisory Committee made up of film programmers, filmmakers, and arts leaders, demonstrating expertise on the current filmmaking landscape and knowledge of emerging filmmakers from around the country. Some of these names are: Beth Barrett (Seattle International Film Festival), Emily Best (Seed & Spark), Effie Brown (Gamechanger Films), Kat Candler (filmmaker), Amy Dotson (Northwest Film Center), Miranda July (filmmaker), Mynette Louie (producer), Leah Meyerhoff (Film Fatales), Lucy Mukerjee (Tribeca Film Festival), Janet Pierson (SXSW Film Festival), Mike Plante (Sundance Film Festival), Rishi Rajani (Hillman Grad), and Tracy Rector (filmmaker/activist), among others. An Award Selection Committee will determine the recipient of the grant. Northwest Film Forum will award the inaugural grant in 2020.

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Shelton emerged from her hometown of Seattle to become a major force in American independent cinema and a prolific television director. She was a vibrant, kind, creative human being. Her work drew acclaim for its compassion, humor, unique voice, and wonderful performances. Shelton directed eight features including Humpday (2009), Your Sister’s Sister (2011), Outside In (2018), and last year’s Sword of Trust. Shelton also worked in television, directing memorable episodes of acclaimed series, including Mad Men, GLOW, The Mindy Project, and Little Fires Everywhere.

For those looking to give in her honor, donations to the Shelton/Seal Family Fund for the Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children, or Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum are encouraged.

(Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage via Getty Images)

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The Shadow of Violence Trailer & Poster Starring Cosmo Jarvis

Saban Films has released the official trailer and poster for the upcoming crime drama The Shadow of Violence starring Cosmo Jarvis (Hunter Killer, Lady Macbeth, Peaky Blinders). You can check out the trailer in the player below along with the new poster!

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In the dark underbelly of rural Ireland, ex-boxer Douglas “Arm” Armstrong (Jarvis) has become a feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family. When his ruthless employers order him to kill for the first time, his loyalties are tested in this powerful thriller costarring Barry Keoghan (Dunkirk, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, American Animals) and Ned Dennehy (Peaky Blinders, Good Omens, Outlander).

The movie also stars Niamh Algar (The Virtues, Pure, MotherFatherSon) and was directed by BAFTA nominee Nick Rowland (Slap, Dancing in the Ashes, Group B) from a script by Joe Murtagh (American Animals, Group B, Gangs of London).

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The Shadow of Violence will release only in theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Wonder Woman 1984 prequel comic coming in September!

While fans are still anxiously waiting for the long-awaited follow-up to the 2017 DC Extended Universe hit, DC Comics has announced that they will be publishing a prequel comic to Wonder Woman 1984, which will hit shelves in September, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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The prequel comic, Wonder Woman 1984 No. 1, will feature two stories, one from Louise Simonson (The Death of Superman) and WW84 associate producer Anna Obropta that sees the titular hero deal with a hostage situation at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, while the second from Steve Pugh and Marguerite Sauvage sees a villain attempt to steal Diana’s lasso. The cover artwork for the comic is designed by Nicola Scott, who previously worked with The Old Guard creator Greg Rucka to develop the Wonder Woman: Year One arc in 2016.

Wonder Woman 1984 No. 1 is set to hit shelves in Walmart on September 20 followed by a wide digital and comic book store release on September 29, one week ahead of the sequel’s October 2 theatrical release!

Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big-screen adventure finds her facing an all-new foe: The Cheetah. As previously announced, the film stars Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Kristen Wiig in the role of the Super-Villain The Cheetah, as well as Pedro Pascal. Chris Pine also returns as Steve Trevor.

Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman, Monster) returns to direct the sequel, while Jenkins, Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, Stephen Jones, and Gal Gadot are producing the film. Rebecca Roven Oakley, Richard Suckle, Wesley Coller, Geoff Johns, and Walter Hamada are the executive producers.

Haven’t seen Wonder Woman yet? Check out our Amazon link to the original.

RELATED: Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer!

Originally set to open in theaters on December 13, 2019, Wonder Woman 1984, which is based on the character created by William Moulton Marston, appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment, was moved up to November 1 before being delayed to June 5 and a fourth time to August 14 before its current date of October 2. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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Hasbro announces Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary figures!

Just in time to celebrate the two-decade birthday of Fox’s iconic film series focused on the Marvel mutant team, Hasbro has unveiled Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary figures including Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto and Mystique, all of which are now available to pre-order! The figures can be viewed in the gallery below!

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Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Wolverine Figure

Fans and collectors alike can enjoy this Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Wolverine Figure, inspired by the character from the X-Men movies. This quality six-inch figure features multiple points of articulation, premium design and detail, and is a great addition to any action figure collection. Including the figure and three accessories, the figure runs for $24.99!

Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Mystique Figure

Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Mystique  Figure, inspired by the character from the X-Men movies. The quality six-inch figure features multiple points of articulation, premium design and detail, and is a great addition to any action figure collection. Including the figure and three accessories, the figure runs for $24.99!

Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Magneto and Professor X Figure 2-Pack

Fans and collectors alike can enjoy thisMarvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Magneto and Professor X Figure 2-Pack, inspired by the characters from the X-Men movies. These quality six-inch figures feature multiple points of articulation, premium design and detail, and are great additions to any action figure collection. Including two figures, wheelchair and nine accessories, the two-pack runs for $49.99!

RELATED: Hasbro Unveils New Marvel Legends Series Figure!

In addition to the new Hasbro figures, franchise star Hugh Jackman took to Twitter (via SuperHeroHype) to celebrate the original film’s anniversary with a behind-the-scenes video from the set of the 2000 film showing the Australian actor facing off with a toy figure of his character.

So here’s the thing. When the studio called and asked if I could get in shape to play #Wolverine in 3 weeks. I might have over promised! But wouldn’t you have too? Happy 20th Anniversary X-Men Universe. #Xmen #20 pic.twitter.com/bwQJnmyZBI

— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) July 14, 2020

All figures are set to hit shelves this fall!

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Bottleneck Gallery unveils Phantom of the Opera & Frankenstein art!

Acclaimed art distributor Bottleneck Gallery has revealed it’s partnering with the folks over at Vice Press to dive back into the iconic world of Universal Monsters for two new entries in their collection, Chris Weston’s The Phantom of the Opera and Paul Mann’s Frankenstein! Both pieces can be viewed below!

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1925’s The Phantom of the Opera, upon its initial release, adapted a haunting and tragic figure’s story to the big screen in an unbelievable fashion, in large part to actor Lon Chaney’s dedication and artistic genius in the role of The Phantom. Chris’ print thrusts The Phantom to center-stage and shines a spotlight on the incredible costume and makeup work from the film.

Paul’s piece for Frankenstein features a classic movie poster composition, mixing stunning imagery of Dr. Frankenstein’s monster and bold movie credits. Paul’s portrayal of the monster offers both the horror and innate sadness presented by Dr. Frankenstein’s monster in the film, and we’re ecstatic about this representation of the movie!

RELATED: New The Mandalorian & Raiders of the Lost Ark Prints Released by Bottleneck!

Both prints run for $50 each, with Phantom featuring a variant work that runs for $65 and Frankenstein for $60, and are available for purchase from both the official Bottleneck Gallery and Vice Press sites now!

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