Much of Hollywood is still in quarantine, which means movie and TV news is limited, but ToB never sleeps. So Julian, Dan, and Jeremy gather to discuss the latest dribs and drabs from the world of cinema and television. A lot which seems to concentrate on sequels and delays, with the most notable of which being the delay of Tenet to July 31st. The guys ponder the fate of movie theatres as Chris Nolan continues to bet on his blockbuster to bring people back to the cinema this summer. In sequel news, Indiana Jones 5 has a new director, which in and of itself is shocking as it marks the first time Spielberg won’t be behind the camera. Meanwhile, Ridley Scott contemplates the future of the Alien franchise, the producers of the Bourne movies are look for a fresh take and the latest from production of The Last of Us at HBO, as they add some new creative talent. The guys also discuss HBO Max temporarily removing Gone WIth the Wind and what if any precedent a move like this marks (spoilers, it’s a good thing). All this and so much more on this week’s Tower of Babble Podcast.
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Show Notes
Movies
Tenet delayed to July 31st. Theatres expect to be 90% open by that time. However, AMC theatres has “substantial doubt” that they can remain in business despite closing the majority of their locations around the globe.
Rumours are flying about a Mad Max “Furiosa” prequel film. According to these rumours, it wouldn’t star Charlize Theron, would have a story set before Fury Road, would not feature Tom Hardy’s “Mad Max” character, but would bring back the Fury Road cinematographer. Richard Madden and Yaha Abdul Mateen are apparently up for for roles in the film as well.
Bill and Ted 3 trailer.
Ridley Scott wants to make an Alien Covenant sequel.
Indiana Jones 5 set to be directed by James Mangold with Spielberg to produce.
The Bourne franchise may return.
Gone With the Wind, was removed from HBO Max library after plea from 12 years a slave writer John Ridley. HBO says it will be returned with a disclaimer at the appropriate time.
TV
Creator of HBOs Chernobyl (who is also writing the upcoming Borderlands movie for Eli Roth), Craig Mazin, will be executive producing and writing the Last of Us series along with Neil Druckmann. Johan Renck, who won an Emmy for directing all five episodes of Chernobyl is confirmed to be directing “at least” the pilot episode.
HBO’s Lovecraft Country trailer.
