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Cruella writer teases sequel ideas of her descent into villainy

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Cruella de Vil is one of Disney’s most famous and, like her name suggests, cruelest villains. The 2021 film Cruella starring Emma Stone dove into the villainess’ origins, but she was still largely an anti-hero as she still had some good in her and was fighting against someone as equally cruel. Tony McNamara, the film’s screenwriter, has […]

New LEGO Disney BrickHeadz include Wall•E & EVE, Cruella & Maleficent and Moana & Merida

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LEGO has unveiled three new sets coming to its LEGO Disney Brickheadz theme in includes Wall•E & EVE (40619), Cruella & Maleficent (40620), and Moana & Merida (40621). The sets go on sale on March 1st, and you can check out the promotional images here… EVE & WALL•E – 40619   Captivate movie fans and […]

Why is “campy” considered an insult to a movie or TV series?

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EJ Moreno on the rejection of camp in film and television… I don’t know why this moment broke me, but reading the latest story on The CW’s upcoming Powerpuff Girls series was it. There was one line from that piece (which focused on the show’s needing retooling) that stood out to me and caused me […]

Cruella sequel already in the works at Disney

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The high fashion baddie is coming back to the cruel world once again! After its moderate success at the box office and warm embrace from audiences, Cruella is riding high. Now it seems like the ride isn’t over, as a sequel is currently in the works. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Disney is happy with […]

Cruella sequel teased by director Craig Gillespie

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After Disney’s Cruella hit theatres and Disney+ this weekend, earning $26.5 million at the US box office with $440 million worldwide, director Craig Gillespie teased in an interview with Collider the possibility of returning for a sequel with Emma Stone as a fully realized version of Cruella de Vil. “I feel like we’ve only just met her. […]

A Quiet Place Part II screams to $58.5 million at the box office as Cruella steals a decent haul

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It really was worth the wait when it comes to John Krasinski’s follow-up to his 2018 smash-hit A Quiet Place, both in terms of the critical reception (91% on Rotten Tomatoes including a ★★★★ review from us) and the audience reaction, which has resulted in an estimated 4-day Memorial Day weekend haul of $58.5M. The […]

Exclusive Interview – Disney’s Cruella Hair & Makeup Designer Nadia Stacey

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BAFTA award winning hair and make-up designer Nadia Stacey is an enigma. Glancing through her list of past projects you will struggle to find rhyme or reason. From The Girl With All The Gifts through to The Father and Captain America: The First Avenger, she tackles unrelated areas of interest and always creates something unique. […]

Movie Review – Cruella (2021)

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Cruella, 2021. Directed by Craig Gillespie. Starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, John McCrea, Emily Beecham, and Mark Strong. SYNOPSIS: Estella (Emma Stone) is a girl with original ideas. When necessity brings her to London, she encounters The Baroness (Emma Thompson). A meeting which awakens something different, dangerous and decidedly cruel. […]

Video Review – Disney’s Cruella is a masterclass in camp

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EJ Moreno with a video review of Disney’s latest, Cruella… Our critic EJ Moreno isn’t known for Disney films, so liking Cruella is a shock to many. Though, with fierce fashion and insanely over-the-top performances, it’s easy to see why anyone could fall in love with this. Join EJ as he dives into the latest […]