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Modern horror visionary, Robert Eggers is on a roll. Not only did Focus Features just announce Eggers' next project, Werwulf, but now a rumor about another exciting project for the Nosferatu director is gaining even more traction. While Focus Features might want to keep the star director to itself, it looks like it'll have to share pretty soon.

According to Deadline, Eggers has closed a deal with TriStar Pictures to write and direct a new Labyrinth story, a rumored sequel to the Jim Henson 1986 musical film featuring David Bowie in the role of a lifetime. Reportedly, Eggers is writing the script for the Labyrinth sequel with his The Northman and Werwulf partner, Sjón, while Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce with Lisa Henson and executive producer Brian Henson, which makes for a confidence-boosting team behind the rumored project.

While the horror filmmaker hasn't confirmed the deal himself, he also hasn't denied the exciting rumors,...

Robert Eggers is sticking with monster movies for his next project following the success of Nosferatu. After the news was announced, Eggers addressed why a Labyrinth movie won't be his next film as was recently rumored.

On Wednesday, it was announced that Eggers was teaming back up with Focus Features to direct Werwulf, a werewolf story. Meanwhile, he was also asked by ComicBook about the rumors that he was setting up a Labyrinth film. Eggers did not outright deny the rumors, nothing that he has a "ton of things in development." This might even suggest that there's some truth to the reports, but that the reboot is just one of multiple potential projects Eggers has his sights on. The director then clarified that, after Nosferatu, he wanted to tell an "original" story for his next film.

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Robert Eggers’ incredible reimagining of Nosferatu has put him on the radar of many studios who want the mostly independent director to work with them on some big projects. A new one being touted by Hollywood rumormonger Jeff Sneider is that Eggers has already chosen a new project, taking on Sony’s long-gestating reboot of the classic Jim Henson fantasy, Labyrinth.

Let’s say from the off that this is only a rumor, and can be taken with a large pinch of salt and any other seasoning you care to throw at it. For one thing, Brian Henson – son of Muppet creator Jim, and one of Labyrinth’s original performers – claimed multiple times in the last year that the “very exciting” sequel/reboot of the cult classic fantasy was being worked on at the beginning of the year. Second, Eggers' run of successful movies, which include The Lighthouse and The Witch,...

Filmmaker Robert Eggers has found success with Nosferatu, his new film inspired by the classic vampire movie. According to a new report, he is now setting his sights on another celebrated film from the past to reboot.

According to movie scooper Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, Eggers has partnered up with Sony and The Jim Henson Company to reboot the 1986 film Labyrinth. In recent years, there have been rumblings about a new Labyrinth movie happening, though previous attempts always fizzled out in development hell. The reported addition of Eggers to the new Labyrinth project could be what gives the reboot the momentum it needs to finally get moving, given how many critics have been calling the new Nosferatu one of the best films of 2024.

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Providing their audience with an unflinching snapshot of the life-or-death nature of armed conflict, war movies have formed an intrinsic part of popular culture since the earliest days of cinema, to the point that storied names in the vein of Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List, and The Deer Hunter are widely regarded as some of the best movies of all time. Furthermore, many of the best war films of all time owe much of their success to a superb villain who carries the story with their wicked presence, serving as the perfect antagonistic foil.

In many cases, the villain is the movie's best character, with the actor tasked with bringing them to life producing a nuanced and compelling performance that has the potential to overshadow the efforts of the film's protagonists. From morally devoid war criminals and renegade soldiers to Machiavellian double agents, the best portrayals of war movie villains...

Children's live-action fantasy movies are some of the most popular within the genre among audiences of all ages. Just because a film is meant for kids doesn't mean it won't connect with adults or prove to be a classic in the decades to come. Darker themes and elements are a key part of any children's story, and many of these films are so highly rated and well remembered because they take kids and their opinions seriously. Incorporating scary moments and more mature themes within a safe story is a great way to connect with younger audiences and convey deeper messages.

Despite it being considered a more kid-friendly genre, there are plenty of animated movies that are pretty dark, demonstrating how versatile the medium is. Similarly, live-action can prove to be just as magical and immersive as animation, creating innovative sets and creatures with practical movie sets that aren't CGI. While...

Jennifer Connelly fondly remembers her iconic role in Labyrinth due to the practical effects and craftsmanship of the movie. Jim Henson, considered a visionary, created a timeless sense of wonder in Labyrinth with unique puppets and sets. Jim Henson, who passed before Labyrinth's cult success, would have been thrilled by its impact on subsequent generations.

Labyrinth was Jennifer Connellys introduction to a long and highly-acclaimed career in Hollywood, and the actress still looks back on the movie with fondness. Directed by Jim Henson, featuring an array of weird and wonderful puppet creations and fantastical sets, and an iconic performance by David Bowie, the movie defied its initial lackluster release to become a cult classic and is about to earn a long-awaited sequel.

While discussing her new Apple TV+ series Dark Matter, Connelly reflected on her time working on Labyrinth, the genius of Jim Henson, and how modern movies are...

Star Wars has a vast universe beyond the movies, where minor characters get the chance to shine. Even background characters such as those included on this list have loyal fans. Unique designs like cyborg implants or newly-shaped helmets captivate viewers and make these characters memorable.

The Star Wars franchise is full of amazing characters, but for some viewers, it's the background characters who really grab their attention and interest. Besides the Star Wars movies, there is a sheer mass of source books, comics, books, video games, and more that all take place in the Star Wars galaxy. This expanded content lets a lot of background characters from the movies get their own time to shine.

Sometimes, however, even with these expanded materials, these characters are just beloved because of their simple and memorable appearances in the movies. Whether they're barely in one scene, or just lingering in a handful, all...

Jim Henson would be thrilled to see Labyrinth become a cult classic, despite its initial box office failure. Critics' dislike of the film led to its poor theatrical performance and subsequent removal from theaters. Labyrinth has gained popularity over the years and continues to attract new viewers, making it Jim Henson's most valuable and successful project.

Jim Henson passed away just four years after Labyrinth was released, never really getting to see the film gain a massive audience and solidify its spot as a cult classic. Best known for creating the Muppets and Fraggle Rock, Henson went on to helm 1982's The Dark Crystal and 1986's Labyrinth. While The Dark Crystal made a profit at the box office, Labyrinth banked $12.7 million, just a bit over its $25 million budget.

Labyrinth PGAdventureFamilyFantasyMusical Release DateJune 27, 1986DirectorJim HensonCastDavid Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm, Natalie FinlandRuntime101WritersDennis Lee, Jim Henson, Terry Jones,...

Director Scott Derrickson is unsure when the long-awaited sequel to Labyrinth will happen due to the current crisis in the film industry. Labyrinth has already expanded its universe to comics, video games, books, and theater, making a sequel seem inevitable. However, the project has faced challenges and is difficult to make commercially viable.

Labyrinth is definitely getting its long-awaited sequel, and Jim Henson Company chairman has confirmed that the movie is one that they are very excited about. Speaking to ComicBook.com, Henson, the son of puppet visionary Jim, said that while he is not driving the project it is one that he is looking forward to.

"Well, that's a question you have to ask my sister. My sister Lisa, who's CEO of the Jim Henson Company. That is a project that we are very excited about, but we can't talk about it."

Labyrinth PGAdventureFamilyFantasyMusical Release DateJune 27, 1986DirectorJim HensonCastDavid Bowie, Jennifer Connelly,...

Jim Henson's non-Muppet movies, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, are getting definitive digital releases on February 6. Both films will be available for rent or purchase on major digital platforms globally and will be offered together in a digital bundle for the first time. Special features and bonus content, including commentary, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and interviews, will be available for those purchasing through iTunes.

Jim Henson fans are about to see two of the puppet master’s most notable non-Muppet movies get “definitive digital releases” from Shout! Studios. 1986 musical fantasy Labyrinth and 1982’s epic The Dark Crystal will get a 4K digital release on February 6.

In addition to being available for rent or purchase on major digital platforms globally, both films will also be featured in a digital bundle on select platforms, marking the first time they are offered together in this format. Accompanying the release of these films are new digital key arts and trailers,...

Some of the best fantasy movies in cinema history were based on books, such as The Princess Bride and The NeverEnding Story. However, many great fantasy movies are original works or inspired by other media, like Labyrinth and Dragonheart. These movies offer creative and visually stunning experiences, with fantastic performances and intriguing storylines.

Fantasy is a genre typically associated with literature, whether it be dark adult novels, children's books, or otherwise, but not all stories in fantasy movies started life as books. Some of the best movies in fantasy cinema history are based on the written word. The Princess Bride, The NeverEnding Story, The Last Unicorn, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks are just some examples of fantasy adventures that were books before they were movies.

However, it's fair to say some of the very best fantasy movies are original works or otherwise inspired. They may even feel like they should've been books,...

Director Scott Derrickson is unsure when the long-awaited sequel to Labyrinth will happen due to the current crisis in the film industry. Labyrinth has already expanded its universe to comics, video games, books, and theater, making a sequel seem inevitable. However, the project has faced challenges and is difficult to make commercially viable.

Labyrinth is definitely getting its long-awaited sequel, but director Scott Derrickson has no idea when that will happen. A position that makes a lot of sense, considering the current crisis that the film industry is going through. The 1986 fantasy classic starring David Bowie has become one of the greatest exponents of the genre, and a movie that has left a mark in the history of cinema. Therefore, now that Hollywood has been constantly releasing new versions or sequels of several old productions, it is not a surprise that Labyrinth will soon be part of that list.

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As one door opens, another one closes, and although Hulu will be adding plenty of titles to keep you busy through October, once the month wraps up, the streamer will be eliminating over 100 series and movies from the platform.

If you’re planning on doing your Halloween binge-watching via Huluween, don’t expect to extend your holiday: many of the horror titles Hulu will be adding for October will be removed from the platform on October 31. All the more reason to celebrate Halloween all month long.

Check out The Streamable’s can’t-miss list of what’s leaving and cross them off your watchlist by the end of the month!

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New 32 and co-director Charlie Carson Monroe have released the first-look trailer and stills for Biters & Bleeders, a new short which chronicles a couple on the edge who attempt to reconnect at the family home they recently inherited.

Biters & Bleeders is written by Charlie Carson Monroe, who shared directing duties with Raven Angeling Whisnant. Biters & Bleeders is the debut horror short film from New 32, a newly-launched, queer-owned, independent film company based in North Carolina. The film is executive produced by Stanley Monroe, Raven Angeline Whisnant, Charlie Carson Monroe and Peter Zale. Whisnant stars as the entrapped wife, with Christopher Malcolm as her domineering husband and Joyce Wood as his mother.

Beneath the thin veneer of their marriage lies a rotting core of regret, frustration, and contempt. Tad (Malcolm) and Penelope (Whisnant) have fallen on hard times. When Tad’s mother unexpectedly dies and Tad comes into possession of his stately family home,...

Mother May I?: "Mother, May I?, a psychological thriller from writer-director Laurence Vannicelli and featuring stars Kyle Gallner (Smile, Dinner In America) and Holland Roden (Teen Wolf) comes to theaters and on VOD on July 21st.

The spine-chilling film is the debut feature from writer-director Laurence Vannicelli, and it marks a breakthrough in mind-bending horror. Emmett (Kyle Gallner) and Anya (Holland Roden) unexpectedly inherit his estranged mother’s house after her passing. As they sift through her estate, Anya begins acting more and more like Emmett’s mother – forcing him to question if she’s pushing him to confront his traumatic past or if she’s actually been possessed by his mother’s spirit. The cast also includes Chris Mulkey (Twin Peaks).

Kyle Gallner currently stars opposite Sosie Bacon in the surprise hit Smile, which spent two weeks atop the box office and is nearing a global tally of $150 million.

Jim Henson's Labyrinth is back on the big screen in September. In honor of the cult classic movie's 35th anniversary this year, Fathom Events will bring Labyrinth back to theaters for three nights only on Sept. 12, 13, and 15. In addition to honoring the movie's 35th anniversary, the screening of Labyrinth also serves to celebrate Jim Henson, whose 85th birthday would be on Sept. 24 if we hadn't lost him in 1990.

The 35th Anniversary screening of Jim Henson's Labyrinth will be preceded by a brief featurette entitled "The Henson Legacy." It features Jennifer Connelly and the Henson family talking about the art of puppetry and the magic of Jim Henson, along with a visit to the "Center for Puppetry Arts" featuring The Jim Henson Collection and over 100 puppets from the movie. It's a nice bonus for fans to soak in something extra along with seeing the iconic movie on the biggest screen possible.

Tri-Star has brought on Don't Breathe director Fede Alvarez to direct their Labyrinth sequel, while also setting writer Jay Basu (Monsters: Dark Continent) to write the script. This project will not head into production right away though, with both the director and writer first tackling Sony's The Girl in the Spider's Web movie, which begins filming this fall. Labyrinth 2 is moving forward after that project. This new report also re-confirms that this project is not a Labyrinth reboot.

Back in January 2016, it was reported that Guardians of the Galaxy writer Nicole Perlman has come aboard to write the script for a Labyrinth reboot, which was particularly troubling to many fans since the news came just days after original Labyrinth star David Bowie passed away. Nicole Perlman then took to social media to reveal that she had actually been in talks with the Jim Henson company in late 2014, confirming that she isn't rebooting the original movie,...

Last week, we reported that Tri-Star and The Jim Henson Company are moving forward with a reboot of the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. The studios brought on Guardians of the Galaxy writer Nicole Perlman to write the script, although no story details were given at that time. Over the weekend, the screenwriter took to her Twitter page to clear the air on this new version of Labyrinth, which she says is not a reboot, but rather a "continuation." Take a look at her statement below.

"Not 'rebooting' anything, guys. Henson Co & I started talking in late 2014, so the timing of these rumors is so upsetting. I would never seek to profit from Bowie's death. Labyrinth is my favorite film from childhood, so I share your concerns that any continuation of the world be handled with love and respect."

The news of this new project came just days after the death of original Labyrinth star David Bowie.

Just days after the tragic passing of film and music icon David Bowie, one of the actor's most beloved movies is getting the remake treatment. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Tri-Star has closed a deal with The Jim Henson Company for a remake of Labyrinth. Guardians of the Galaxy screenwriter Nicole Perlman has signed on to write the screenplay, although no director is attached at this time.

The original Labyrinth centered on a young teenager (Jennifer Connelly) who is given just 13 hours to navigate a complicated maze in order to save her little brother, after her wish to take him away is granted by the Goblin King (David Bowie). The supporting cast was rounded out by Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm, Natalie Finland, Shari Weiser and Brian Henson. The original film only made $12 million at the box office and was plagued by negative reviews at the time, but it...

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Buried within a Variety story about Billy Crystal joining Which Witch is news that The Jim Henson Company is developing sequels to Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, along with Fraggle Rock: The Movie and another feature film based on the Emmett Otter character. However, a new story from Entertainment Weekly released shortly after that first news claims that the Labyrinth sequel is not actually in active development.

A source for The Jim Henson Company says that The Dark Crystal sequel and the Fraggle Rock: The Movie are currently being worked on, but there are no plans to, "reboot, revive, or make a sequel" to Labyrinth any time soon. The source described the "legacy title" as something that surfaces during most meetings, but nothing is currently in the works, despite Variety's contrasting report.

Fraggle Rock: The Movie has been in development for quite some time, with The Jim Henson Company partnering with New Regency.

Actor and producer who played Brad Majors in the original Rocky Horror Show in 1973 and Saffy's gay dad in Ab Fab

Christopher Malcolm, who has died of cancer aged 67, played Brad Majors in the original production of The Rocky Horror Show in 1973 and, as his life as an actor started to overlap with an interest in producing the shows themselves, he became, after co-producing the West End revival of Rocky Horror in 1990, the executive in charge of all subsequent worldwide productions.

His death came just a few days after his latest project, the revival of Oh What a Lovely War at Stratford East, opened to enthusiastic notices, probably sealing a West End transfer. The way the show turned out was a good example of the kind of creative partnerships he enjoyed and nurtured throughout his career. For more than 30 years, he worked as an "insider" producing link between such London...

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Christopher Malcolm, the much-loved stage and screen actor and producer, has died. The Scottish-born actor was 67.We knew him best as 48-kill rebel ace Zev Senesca – Aka ‘Rogue 2’ – in The Empire Strikes Back, without whom Han and Luke would still be wandering Hoth. He also popped up in Bruce Beresford’s Aussie-com The Adventures Of Barry McKenzie, played vigilante Kirk Matunas in Highlander and was dad to Jennifer Connelly's Sarah in Labyrinth, but it was for his work on, and around, the stage that Malcolm was best known.Born on August 19, 1946 in Aberdeen, his father was a farmer but it was his mother’s passion for amateur theatre that kindled a life-long interest in the art. The Malcolm family moved to Canada ten years later and it was in British Columbia that he sacrificed university for his first acting gigs.Returning to the UK, he scored roles in the...

Scottish actor Christopher Malcolm, who was a regular screen presence through the early seventies through the late eighties, and a cast regular on hit British comedy Absolutely Fabulous, died today at the age of 67. His passing was confirmed by his daughter, playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, via Twitter. Today the world lost a beautiful, brilliant man. My dad Christopher Malcolm left peacefully and with dignity. He will always be my hero. X — morgan lloyd malcolm (@mogster) February 15, 2014 In addition to his television and film roles, Malcolm was an accomplished, classically trained Shakespearean actor, beginning his career with the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company in England. He performed in standards like “Macbeth” and ”Hamlet,” though his push to mainstream audiences came during his appearance as Brad Majors in The Royal Court Theatre’s original run of “The Rocky Horror Show” in 1973. While a number of the stage cast transitioned to Jim Sharman’s big screen adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show...

Christopher Malcolm has died, aged 67.

The Scottish actor was perhaps best known for playing the original Brad Majors in the original stage production of The Rocky Horror Show.

His death was confirmed by his daughter Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, who tweeted: "Today the world lost a beautiful, brilliant man."

She added that he "left peacefully and with dignity. He will always be my hero."

On television, his most famous role was Saffy's gay father Justin in Absolutely Fabulous. He made memorable appearances in shows including Only Fools and Horses, Lovejoy and The Comic Strip Presents.

He also had roles in several movies, including The Empire Strikes Back, Labyrinth and Highlander.

Malcolm played Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Show from 1974, and co-produced the 1990 West End revival.

He later took control of producing the subsequent productions of the Richard O'Brien musical.

His latest revival Oh What a Lovely War opened to positive...

The actor who played Brad Majors in the original stage production of "The Rocky Horror Show" has died ... TMZ has learned.Christopher Malcolm died Saturday at age 67 ... his death was first confirmed by his daughter on Twitter.Malcolm originated the role of Brad in 1973 in the London production of Rhs ... playing the newlywed groom who takes refuge with his wife Janet in the home of sweet transvestite Dr. Frank-n-Furter.  The stage show was turned into...

Jane Horrocks, Julia Sawalha, Jennifer Saunders, June Whitfield, and Joanna Lumley

Back in 1992, two ladies named Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone swept into the television landscape and through the sheer force of their Dionysian appetites became heroes for generations of gay men. Hard-drinking, hard-living and hard-shopping, these women represented life lived at its most selfish and unrepentantly shallow, providing a glitter-caked, pill-strewn fantasy life for the many of us dealing with considerable real-life pressures. Ab Fab was hilarious, vulgar, and proudly offensive escapism that openly embraced the gay community as partners in living life to its fullest, middle-class conventions be damned.

After five series and numerous one-off specials (the latest being 2003's "Cold Turkey"/"White Box" Christmas special), Absolutely Fabulous is back with three new episodes bringing Eddy, Pats and the gang up-to-date. And while the show's subversive edge may have dulled a bit over 20 years, it's great to see...

Earlier we reported that Google was abandoning Tele-Atlas to begin collecting its own mapping data. Now Forbes is reporting that personal navigation companies are afraid that Google will begin making its own Pnd software, undercutting the market's current leaders. Add to this Apple's recent acquisition of a mapping startup ostensibly to develop its own map data service, and you've just calculated the shortest distance to a technology throwdown.

Google would be able to offer such map data more cheaply because it is crowd-sourcing much of the grunt work. (Above, vehicles recording Google Street View, another one of Google's sources of map data, by Chris Malcolm.)

Right now, consumers pay subscription fees for getting fresh mobile maps beamed to their PNDs or smartphones. But Forbes says that Google may pursue a free, ad-supported model that would bring smartphone makers (and customers) running, leaving PNDs behind. With its Android smartphones, Google would have a ready-made mobile launchpad.

Today's New York Post headline about the death of actor David Carradine—"Hung Fu"—is just too perfect to have been conceived in a day. There's no way Murdoch's reliably inappropriate display-copy punsters didn't have that one in reserve—in the same way that most publications have obits of ailing notables waiting to go—hoping to God that Carradine would die exactly the way he did so that nugget of brilliance wouldn't go to waste. Not to be outdone, we've come up with our own stockpile of headlines to use if other beloved TV stars die in horrible, unexpected ways. Swine-felled Flu claims Michael Richards as latest victim M*A*S*H*E*D Alda Alda dies in stampede Everybody Shoves Raymond Ray Romano pushed onto track Two Half Men Sheen and Cryer die together—or rather not Family Tied Suicide pact at show reunion Family Splatters—Did I Do That?...

The UK's Absolutely Fabulous TV show has been seen throughout the world and remains very popular with adults of all ages. There have been several attempts at recreating the bawdy series in the Us but the projects have all ended up stalling. Now, it looks like the time may actually be right.

First airing from 1992 to 1996, Absolutely Fabulous centers around Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley), a pair of immature, chain-smoking, substance-abusing, fashion-obsessed ladies of London. Edina's daughter, "Saffy" (Julia Sawalha), doesn't approve of the excesses which provides plenty of conflict. June Whitfield plays Edna's good-natured mother and Jane Horrocks plays Bubble, Edna's inept personal assistant. Others in the cast include Helen Lederer, Harriet Thorpe, Naoko Mori, Christopher Malcolm, Christopher Ryan, and Mo Gaffney. New episodes of Fabulous began running in 2001.

Fox has recently announced plans to create a Us version of Fabulous for the Fall 2009 schedule.