Brendan Fraser Open to Returning to Mummy Franchise 10/12/2022 12:58 PM ESTWhen recently asked about returning to "The Mummy" franchise, Brendan Fraser said that he would be open to the idea. Fraser starred as adventurer Rick O'Connell in the film series, which started back in 1999."I don't know how it would work. But I'd b...
| Full ArticleCould Universal's Dark Universe Be Reaching an Early Grave? 11/10/2017 2:10 PM ESTIt has been reported that Universal's Dark Universe Franchise, which was launched with The Mummy, has been shut down. While there is no official confirmation about this news, the other films in the franchise have seemed to have lost steam. Along with...
| Full ArticleUK Mummy Premier Canceled in Wake of Manchester Bombing 5/25/2017 11:34 AM ESTThe UK premier for The Mummy has been canceled, following the attack that occurred in Manchester on Monday. "All of us at Universal have been devastated by the terror attack in Manchester and continue to stand with the community and country as it rec...
| Full ArticleUniversal Begins New Dark Universe Series with The Mummy 5/22/2017 3:02 PM ESTUniversal Pictures has announced that they will be releasing a new series of films that will be called the "Dark Universe". The series of films will begin with the release of The Mummy, which is heading to theaters on June 9, and will continue with ...
| Full ArticleUniversal to Celebrate The Mummy with Special Event Day 5/12/2017 11:30 AM ESTOn Saturday, May 20, Universal Pictures in conjunction with RealD, will be celebrating the upcoming release of The Mummy by declaring the day "The Mummy Day". To celebrate, they will be unveiling a 75-foot, 7-ton sarcophagus at Hollywood & Highland. ...
| Full ArticleThe Mummy Filmmakers Discuss Tom Cruise's Zero Gravity Scene 3/29/2017 3:49 PM ESTTom Cruise is known for being a consummate professional, so when we hear directors raving about his performances, we shouldn't ever be surprised. Such is the case today, as "The Mummy" filmmakers (who were making a presentation at CinemaCon) spoke a...
| Full ArticleNew Mummy Film Could Star Female Lead 10/14/2015 11:53 AM ESTUniversal will be launching a new "Mummy" to start their new monsters franchise, but this time, we could see a female lead in the film.Boris Karloff played the Mummy back in 1932, and in 1999, Arnold Vosloo took the lead. Now, casting is open to eit...
| Full ArticleTotal Recall Director, Len Wiseman, In Final Talks To Take Over ... 9/25/2012 10:13 AM ESTLen Wiseman has been set by Universal Pictures to direct "The Mummy", a reboot of the franchise which most recently spawned a trilogy earning around $1.25 billion. The film will be written by Jon Spaihts and produced by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orc...
| Full ArticleThe Mummy To Get A Reboot 4/6/2012 2:36 PM ESTThirteen years it seems is a long enough wait to reboot a movie these days, according to Universal Pictures any way. That's how long ago Stephen Sommers bought Imhotep back from his then sixty Seven years slumber in the Mummy. A movie that went on to...
| Full ArticleMummy 3 September 2007 Update 9/13/2007 10:57 AM ESTMaria Bello was recently interviewd by Sci Fi Wire at the Toronto Film Festival, where she was promoting her new film, The Jane Austen Book Club. She spoke of her upcoming role in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emporor.Bello, who will be replacing Ra...
| Full ArticleScorpion King Sequel In The Works 6/19/2007 2:25 PM ESTThere is a sequel for "The Scorpion King" in the works, and it's reported that Russell Mulcahy will be the director. Mulcahy also directed Resident Evil: Extinction and Highlander.The Scorpion King was a spin-off from "The Mummy" movies series, whic...
| Full ArticleMummy Franchise To Be Reinvented With Brendan Fraser in 3rd Film 9/8/2006 10:40 AM ESTBrendan Fraser will reprise the role of Rick O'Connell from the popular "The Mummy" franchise. Details are scarce but the role will re-imagine the character in a "new setting" rumored to be away from the desert and the mummies curse. Joe Johnston is...
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