One of the biggest challenges for Monsters University was being a prequel. As director Dan Scanlon and producer Kori Rae acknowledge, the audience knows where the characters are going to end up, so the challenge was to turn the inevitable into a strength. And it’s fair to say they pulled it off. We talked to the two about the film and the challenges of making Monsters...
Monsters University is the rare prequel that can cast its leading men as college students without anyone batting an eye. That’s the beauty of animation, and it’s great that Billy Crystal and John Goodman could reprise their roles as Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan for this rather good little prequel. We got a chance to interview the duo about returning to...
Director Zack Snyder and screenwriter David Goyer knew they had a great weight on their shoulders with Man of Steel. Superman is one of the most popular superheroes to appear in comics and on the big screen. The last incarnation of the Kryptonian wasn't well-received (Superman Returns), so Snyder and Goyer felt lots of pressure...
Superman's an iconic comic book character that's resided in pop culture for decades. With each generation we've seen various actors take on the legendary superhero. It hasn't always worked out (Superman Returns) but affection for the Kryptonian has never waned. This week we'll get Man of Steel, and our first look at Henry Cavill, in the...
In the summertime, people tend to watch big blockbusters or comedies. With that in mind, you should go ahead and give the hilarious Identity Thief a try. Before its Blu-ray and DVD release, ScreenCrave interviewed actress Genesis Rodriguez in the most random of places... Dodger Stadium.
The first season of NBC's Revolution is coming to a close. Tonight's finale, "The Dark Tower" will put everything we believe into question. ScreenCrave recently spoke to star Billy Burke, who plays Miles Matheson, about what we can expect. The actor teased a Miles vs. Monroe confrontation as well as a Randall reveal. Plus, we couldn't let him go...
Richard Linklater has been on the independent film scene for decades, notable for such 90's highlights as Slacker and Dazed and Confused. But as great as those films are, his trilogy of Before movies is his career triumph. It's started with Before Sunrise, which followed what happened one night between an American traveler (Ethan Hawke) and a...
Ken Jeong may have gotten his big break by appearing in Judd Apatow's Knocked Up, but it was the moment he popped out of a trunk naked in The Hangover that turned him in star. And now with the third film in the series, The Hangover Part III, he's become the star of the new film, as the whole film revolves around...
Aaron Eckhart is a man of many talents. He's appeared in everything from Erin Brockovich to Olympus Has Fallen. His latest film, Erased, has him channeling his inner Jason Bourne. As Ben Logan, he and his daughter are forced to go on the run when his employer and everything connected to it, is...
Tonight, Person of Interest wraps an eventful second season. The previous episode ended on a major cliffhanger. John and Root battle to control The Machine, Shaw and Finch are on edge, while Grace is... wait, what's Grace up to? ScreenCrave recently spoke to her portrayer Carrie Preston who teased her return in the epic finale. She also gave a sneak...
There's been a few writers that have taken on an episode or two of Doctor Who ever since the show came back on the air that have been universally praised by fans for their fresh takes on some iconic characters. The king of the new batch of writers is Neil Gaiman, a man who's established himself over the years through his own work in comics, film and television. A couple of years ago...
Most people fantasize about starring in a Hollywood blockbuster. A choice few have had the chance to work in the industry from an early age. One good example is child actor Ty Simpkins. He was granted the opportunity of a lifetime, appearing opposite Robert Downey Jr in Iron Man 3. He plays Harley, a local boy who becomes Tony Stark's unlikely...
In The Iceman, hitman Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) puts up a facade for his wife (Winona Ryder) and children. He tries to keep them away from the shadier part of his life controlled by Demeo (Ray Liotta). He bounces between two worlds which inevitably collide with each other. ScreenCrave recently spoke with Liotta and Ryder about making the film and working...
On the surface, Richard Kuklinski appeared to be your average family man. But when he left home he became a ruthless murderer who's believed to have slaughtered roughly 200 people. His career as a mafia hitman didn't last forever, but his terrifying legacy remains. Years after his death, filmmaker Ariel Vromen struggled to bring Kuklinski's story to theaters, and he did...
Writer/director Shane Black was once the most highly paid writer in Hollywood, selling spec-scripts for millions. His last film, 2005's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, was considered an art film throwback that casted a then still rebounding Robert Downey Jr. as the lead. Eight years later, he's written and directed Iron Man 3, and it should return him back to the top of...
NBC's Grimm has been firing on all cylinders. As the second season winds down, the writers are pulling out all the stops. Monday morning, star David Giuntoli spoke with reporters about what to expect from the season's final episodes. Anything can happen including a Nick and Juliette reunion, a new Big Bad and even zombies!
Iron Man 3 is set to open this Friday, but the cast already knew they had a winning hand. Los Angeles was near the tail end of their press tour, and you could tell that they were overjoyed with the movie (if not a little tired). But they've got a huge franchise, one that's following in the wake of The Avengers, and Don...
Donal Logue's resume is filled with memorable shows like The X-Files, Northern Exposure and the short-lived Terriers. He's also had roles in films like Blade, The Patriot, Zodiac and Max Payne. But currently, he's...
For years, Joseph Kosinski's been gradually working on the story for Oblivion. It's been revised multiple times, bobbing in and out of development. Luckily, the director's already familiar with sci-fi, thanks to his run on TRON: Legacy. Kosinski recently spoke to ScreenCrave and went into detail about what it took to...
A sci-fi world isn't complete without engaging characters to keep your attention at bay. When director Joseph Kosinski selected the cast for Oblivion, he needed the perfect people for its world. In came Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko, both accomplished actors who have starred in blockbusters before. ScreenCrave recently spoke to the duo about taking part in such...
