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Hype Malaysia
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Movie Tea: 'Evil Dead Burn' Enters Production; 'Barbarian' Director To Lead New 'Resident Evil' Movie
Zombies are once again coming back from the dead to take over movie theatres starting next year! From 'Resident Evil' receiving its redemption arc, to 'Evil Dead' receiving a new director – here's the latest and juiciest news on upcoming movies that you can sink your teeth into! Sébastien Vaniček Carries On The Torch For New 'Evil Dead' Movie It's common sense at this point that when you see a cursed book — you don't open it. Unfortunately, some people just can't help but let their curiosity get the better of them. Luckily for us, that means we get to enjoy a new movie, courtesy of Sam Raimi and his upcoming 'Evil Dead' entry. That's right, the 'Evil Dead' franchise is once again rising from the grave to wreak havoc on the living, this time with an entry titled 'Evil Dead Burn'. The news originated from a simple Instagram post – but not from Raimi. Rather, this post came from the French filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček. Known for his work in 'Infested' (2023) and 'Crocs' (2018), the relatively green filmmaker is appointed as this film's director in what appears to be a Herculean task. Despite this, you can still feel the energy from this director courtesy of his post, where he shares a photo of a movie clapper with the movie's title and his name as its director, as well as a sneak peek of who the cameraman is. In the post above, we can see one Philip Lozano, a veteran cinematographer known for his work on 'District B13' (2004) and 'Now You See Me' (2013), as the camera operator for the upcoming movie. Outside of the official announcement that shooting is now underway, we don't know anything about 'Evil Dead Burn,' not even if this entry will continue the story of 'Evil Dead Rise' (2023) or any of the previous entries, for that matter. It is being produced by Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Lee Cronin, which might hint that it might be a separate entry, especially with Cronin staying in the producer's chair. However, we aren't completely in the dark about 'Evil Dead Burn.' We know Vaniček wrote the screenplay for the movie, alongside Florent Bernard. Furthermore, it will also include recognisable actors such as Hunter Doohan, Souheila Yacoub, Luciane Buchanan, and Tandi Wright. We can expect 'Evil Dead Burn' to hit cinemas on 24th July, 2026. Zach Cregger To Make 'Resident Evil' Movie More Like The Games Yes, we've all heard it before: some video games were never meant to be turned into movies. You can try, but you can only blame yourself when you set the expectations so high and the movie fails to meet them. No franchise was more of a victim of this than the hit zombie game 'Resident Evil.' However, much like 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' or 'Sonic the Hedgehog', all it needed was a fresh new visionary who's willing to give the IP a try. And who is more worthy of this challenge than horror genre innovator and 'Barbarian' director Zach Cregger? Speaking with Cregger discussed his history with the franchise and how it affected his upcoming take. The director himself is a notable fan of the franchise, boasting that he has 'played all of the games', specifically the most popular one, 'Resident Evil 4'. He is a dedicated enjoyer of Capcom's zombie shooter and would like to take a crack at hopefully succeeding where others have failed. In the interview, he notably stated that 'I just want to tell a story that feels like it's honouring the experience you get when you play the games.' Though Cregger has never seen a single adaptation of his beloved franchise, he seems to be extremely confident in the project, saying that 'I think the movie is going to rip.' Then again, knowing how the movies went, he probably decided to save himself and the adapted franchise altogether by making a newer entry. Naturally, as it is still in its early stages, we don't know what game entry the movie will adapt or if it will be an entirely new and original story made for the big screen. Furthermore, Cregger has stressed that he will be loose when it comes to the Resident Evil lore, but will still do his best to create an authentic experience. has gone on to add that the film might focus more on the 'outskirts of Racoon City,' suggesting that the movie will be either focusing on 'Resident Evil 2' or 'Resident Evil 3.' What we know for sure is that the adaptation is slated for an 18th September, 2026, release window. Sources: Empire,
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
James Gunn finally cements himself as Sam Raimi's heir apparent with Superman
James Gunn was born to make comic book movies. It's his cinematic calling; it's what he's meant to do. Born on the gleeful grotesquerie of Troma and transformed from indie provocateur to empathetic protector during his days making movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Gunn makes comic book movies with the kind of artistic integrity, auteuristic vision and wacky mastery of genre that pioneers like Tim Burton, Sam Raimi, Ang Lee, Guillermo del Toro and yes, Zack Snyder, forged before him. Like most all of those filmmakers, Gunn sharpened his teeth in the horror space, where directors can let their freak flags fly and learn the schematic power of grabbing those basic emotions that bind us all together. In a horror movie, you want to invoke fear. Once you learn that, you learn to find organic ways to other emotions. Raimi in particular translated his days in the horror/comedy space into basically inventing the modern template for superhero films with his Spider-Man movies. As much as Christopher Nolan willed the dark and gritty shadows of so many unsuccessful imitators, Raimi's Spider-Man films represented the other side of the coin. You could take Nolan's path, one really only he walked with total success in all of his three outings in Gotham City, but Raimi showed the other path, one where the pages of the comic book bled on the screen. Raimi's revolution, building on the stalled momentum from Burton's Batman films, wasn't a cheap trick. He found a way to marry a deep love of the craft, allowing the filmmaker's distinct personality to shine through without shame, with a deep love of the page. Raimi wasn't afraid that comic books could be weird, dorky, sentimental, ham-fisted, predictable. He wasn't afraid to let his unique vision, one where viewers could drop their jaws at the sight of a man in a spider costume flying through the streets of New York and hide-watch through their fingers as mechanical claws plow through unsuspecting doctors like a scene out a slasher flick. Raimi's approach was unapologetic with his Spider-Man films. He wasn't afraid to tug at your heartstrings and send shivers up your spine, and he brought the boom with his imagination behind the camera. You knew when you sat down to watch one of Raimi's films that they were totally his. Blemishes never mattered; there was a comforting expectation that he wasn't going to conform to the sameness around him. He was going to respect the material while still respecting himself and his audience in the process. It's why his films have endured while so many other superhero movies from that era and this one have already faded into the background. Gunn is Raimi's heir apparent, and he's dedicated himself to the game in a way that none of his peers really have. Eventually, the pioneers in the space like Raimi, Burton and Nolan moved on to other projects. Gunn has stuck to his guns with the comic book movie, which is why his oversight of DC Studios is just so gosh darn exciting. As much as you admire what Kevin Feige built at Marvel Studios, his cinematic universe has fallen asleep and fallen out of cineplex dominance through oversaturation and streamlined production. Outside of what Ryan Coogler achieved with the Black Panther films, no filmmaker quite found themselves and their true purpose in the profession like Gunn did with the Guardians of the Galaxy films. Even back during its heyday, Marvel always ran the risk of widespread Russo-ification. Building an episodic cinematic universe was an impressive feat, but it also allowed Marvel to play into its worst impulses more and more as time went on. Gunn's Guardians gave the MCU an unexpected jolt and a new bar to clear, one made with real love and boundless mischief. The Guardians movies kept Gunn from fully indulging his edge lord impulses established with Troma, Slither and Super. As fun as as nastier work could be, he tapped into his emotional maturity through Guardian of the Galaxy's quest for found family. The rag-tag outcasts banning together for something greater than themselves fit into Gunn's true ethos better than probably anyone expected, perfect for the comic book movie template. He didn't have to let go of his stranger darlings because the comic book movie is the natural home for them outside of straight-up horror and exploitation-friendly schlock. Like Raimi, he cracked the code his way. His three Guardians films taught him restraint and resonance, and it's hard not to become overwhelmed with emotion watching all three. He earned his emotional payoffs with striking pop. The Suicide Squad let him give into some of his bloodier, naughtier angels with an R-rating, but his strengths remained wonderfully intact. Gunn taking on Superman felt like a different beast entirely, particularly a Supes movie that also represented the launching point for his entire DC cinematic universe. Courting Clark Kent was an even bigger risk than Gunn taking the Guardians from relative obscurity to A-list Marvel prominence. Because he stayed true to himself, Gunn nailed it. Superman is a vibrant, heartfelt joy ride with real teeth. He found a way to highlight the character's good heart and civic duty while staying true to his kaleidoscopic wackadoodle comic energy. The Guardians and the Suicide Squad are such far-flung characters in the comic cannon; Gunn really needed to nail a household name like Superman to establish himself as Raimi's heir apparent. He's done so masterfully. Sure, he's not perfect, but he's as close to a consistent auteur in the space as we've gotten in the last 15 years. Gunn is voicey in his writing, he's got a knack for taking unknown comic book characters and fitting them in seamlessly with all-star brand heroes and he's never, ever towing the corporate line to deny his vision. Part of the reason the comic book movie has come under so much fire from critics and even loyal audiences is because of the way those films fully embody shameless product. The superhero film is one of the easiest places to shovel mindless garbage into the auditorium for the masses to consume; studios take for granted the built-in desire for folks to see X hero fight X villain and take the cheapest, most cynical route to completion. Through all of his comic book work, Gunn has taken enormous leaps to ensure his final products remain proudly in the family. He never phones it in, and he never runs from the material. If it needs to be corny, let's be corny and mean it. If we need to get metaphysical, let's do it with some flair. If we need to jerk this thing into hyperdrive to underscore evil or reaffirm love, then we're going to hammer down the gas while we're at it. As easy as it is to be deeply pessimistic about the future of Marvel, Gunn's lordship over DC makes that side of the comic book fence look pretty enticing. Perhaps Marvel will figure it out and hearken back to the days of Raimi's whimsy and wonder, or even find a new Gunn who can make standalone films with irresistible practical effects and genuine humanity found in the most unexpected of places. Gunn has DC on the right path; his cinematic universe feels open and inviting, ready for even the most casual viewer to hop in and walk around. If Gunn maintains his magic with an entire brand, perhaps the comic book movie won't remain a general eyesore on the cinematic calendar, even when he's not in the director's chair. Perhaps, like we did during the best moments of the 2000s, we can enjoy superheroes without checking our taste at the door. If Gunn is the one wearing the cape and saving the day, maybe superhero movies can always feel like real movies, too.
Qatar Tribune
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar spikers beat Australia ahead of AVC Nations Cup quarter-finals
Tribune News Network Doha Defending champions Qatar warmed up with a 3-0 win over Australia in their 'opening' match of the AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup in Manama, Bahrain, on Thursday. Qatar won the three sets against Australia 25-22, 25-21 and 25-22 to top Group B. Raimi (13) and Ibrahim (10) stood out for Al Annabi while Flowerday (10) and Pope (3) excelled for Australia. In the quarter-finals, to be played on June 21, Qatar will meet Vietnam while Australia will face South Korea. Standing at number 24 in the FIVB World Ranking, Qatar are also the highest ranked team among all AVC Nations Cup participants. The Aussies are ranked 33rd. Qatar's scheduled opening match in the tournament was to be against Kazakhstan but it cancelled following the latter's official withdrawal. Qatar decided to maintain the pre-set preparation schedule to avoid any disruption to the team's rhythm or mental focus. Both Qatar and Australia had already advanced automatically to the quarter-finals due to Kazakhstan's withdrawal, making the showdown between the two a decisive step toward the title. The knockout stage is set to begin on June 21, followed by the semi-finals on June 23, and the final on June 24, all taking place at Isa bin Rashid Hall in Riffa. This year's tournament features three groups, with most groups comprising three teams each following Kazakhstan's withdrawal, reducing the total number of participating teams to 11. The top two teams from each group will advance to the single-elimination quarterfinals. Team Qatar enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having won the 2024 edition—also held in Bahrain—when the event was known as the Asian Challenge Cup, following a well-deserved victory over Pakistan in the final. Now, the team is looking to build on that triumph and pursue back-to-back continental titles. The newly rebranded competition, previously known as the AVC Men's Challenge Cup, is an annual continental tournament. In light of recent reforms in the Volleyball Nations League, the AVC Men's Nations Cup now assumes a crucial role. It provides national teams not currently participating in the VNL the chance to gain FIVB Volleyball World Ranking points and potentially secure entry into the top-tier global competition. Moreover, the tournament champions will earn a berth at the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, a key qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, and one of the routes to the 2027 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.
New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Amateur Football League on alert as 'Phoenix clubs' rise from the ashes
KUALA LUMPUR: The Amateur Football League (AFL) has pledged to tighten screening procedures amid growing concerns over so-called ' Phoenix clubs ' — teams re-emerging under new names to dodge unpaid debts. On Friday, Timesport reported exclusively how certain teams have exploited loopholes in the amateur structure to rebrand and return to competition — often with the same people at the helm but using new club names, colours and badges. AFL chief operating officer Raimi Fakri Fuad admitted they are aware of such cases and have taken steps to address them, even though the AFL does not operate under the same licensing rules as the Malaysian Football League (MFL). "In the past, teams like Melaka FC and Sarawak United, who failed to secure national licenses for the M-League, still received support from the FA of Malaysia (FAM), and we discussed the matter with them," said Raimi. "FIFA's rulings usually target the individuals behind clubs with outstanding debts, not the teams themselves. The punishment tends to be transfer bans, not outright bans from competition." Raimi said the AFL has not finalised its lineup for the upcoming season, but stressed that applications are being thoroughly vetted with FAM's help. "Take Kelantan, for example. They applied to play in Division A1 last season but withdrew at the last minute. At the time, we pushed them to settle their debts if they wanted to compete. "If we shut the door on every team, we risk wiping out the league. But I'm not sure how far it goes when it comes to teams just 'changing skins'." He cited Putrajaya-based PT Athletic as a positive example. "They are a new team. Their documents and management aren't tied to any previous clubs with debt. They showed us a solid financial plan from the start." While the AFL doesn't enforce full club licensing yet due to its amateur status, Raimi pointed out they already apply administrative, legal, and financial screening although less stringent than the MFL's system. "We ask for bank statements or guarantee letters to verify funding, and we check if sponsors are genuine. It's not as strict as the MFL, but we're improving. "For the past two to three years, there was no licensing system at all. Now, we're working with MFL to implement their licensing programme from the outset next season." Raimi added: "People hold the AFL to high expectations, but we're still operating at an amateur level. The fact that we're being scrutinised like professionals means people are paying attention.
