The Mummy (2017)

Could Universal's Dark Universe Be Reaching an Early Grave?  11/10/2017 2:10 PM EDT
It 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 The Mummy, the Dark Universe films were to include Bride Of Frankenstein, Wolf Man, The Invisible Man and a Creature From The Black Lagoon film.Thing...  More>>

UK Mummy Premier Canceled in Wake of Manchester Bombing  5/25/2017 11:34 AM EDT
The 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 recovers. Out of respect to those affected by this tragedy we have decided not to move forward with the London premiere for The Mummy scheduled to take p...  More>>

Universal Begins New Dark Universe Series with The Mummy  5/22/2017 3:02 PM EDT
Universal 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 the relaunching of Universal's other iconic monster characters."We take enormous pride in the creativity and passion that has inspired the reimagining...  More>>

Universal to Celebrate The Mummy with Special Event Day  5/12/2017 11:30 AM EDT
On 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.  Tom Cruise will be on hand with director Alex Kurtzman, and co-stars Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella and Jake Johnson.The structure took two firms e...  More>>

The Mummy Filmmakers Discuss Tom Cruise's Zero Gravity Scene  3/29/2017 3:49 PM EDT
Tom 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 about a particularly grueling stint sequence that Cruise was involved in.There is a scene with a plane crash, and Cruise performed in an impressive 64 ...  More>>

New Mummy Film Could Star Female Lead  10/14/2015 11:53 AM EDT
Universal 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 either male or female. The studio has two different stories set up, one for male and one for female, just in case. Casting is scheduled to begin within t...  More>>

Total Recall Director, Len Wiseman, In Final Talks To Take Over ...  9/25/2012 10:13 AM EDT
Len 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 Orci through their Universal-based K/O Paper Products, alongside Sean Daniel and Jim Jacks. Daniel and Jacks produced the trilogy starring Brandon Fraser...  More>>

The Mummy To Get A Reboot  4/6/2012 2:36 PM EDT
Thirteen 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 spawn two follow up movies and make household names of the stars, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz although the later did cut and run after the Mummy ...  More>>

Mummy 3 September 2007 Update  9/13/2007 10:57 AM EDT
Maria 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 Rachel Weisz in the film, says that the role of Evelyn Carnahan has changed. "She has the same name, but she's a very different character than Rachel pl...  More>>

Scorpion King Sequel In The Works  6/19/2007 2:25 PM EDT
There 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, which also has a sequel coming out next year. It starred Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Kelly Hu.No word on casting or plot details for the movie....  More>>

Mummy Franchise To Be Reinvented With Brendan Fraser in 3rd Film  9/8/2006 10:40 AM EDT
Brendan 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 signed to direct the film which is expected to start filming in 2007. Stephen Sommers direct "The Mummy" (1999) and "The Mummy Returns" 2001 - both b...  More>>