One of the standout memories from my last semester of college was hearing the strong word-of-mouth around the breakout from that year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Whiplash.” I can remember the excitement around a new, potentially generational filmmaker bursting onto the scene, as well as an intense, young actor starting to make his mark in films like “Rabbit Hole,” “The Spectacular Now,” and now this. Moreover, having just binged the HBO prison drama “Oz,” I was thrilled by the possibility of one its ensemble cast members, J.K. Simmons, taking on a role that required him to lean on his more sociopathic abilities.
The first time I saw the film, winner of both the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize, it was followed by a Q&a with Simmons in which he spoke on the animalistic nature of his character, jazz instructor Terence Fletcher, and how, despite Damien Chazelle’s youthful appearance,...
The first time I saw the film, winner of both the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize, it was followed by a Q&a with Simmons in which he spoke on the animalistic nature of his character, jazz instructor Terence Fletcher, and how, despite Damien Chazelle’s youthful appearance,...
- 9/20/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Preparations for the biggest film of 2022 were grueling for the entire cast. With strict training imposed by Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and his co-stars flew for months before the filming for Top Gun: Maverick eventually kickstarted. But while in the case of Top Gun 2, the difficulties stemmed from the prolonged period of training, the opposite was the case for Whiplash, which shot him to prominence.
Miles Teller | Credit: Top Gun: Maverick/Paramount
Similar to the film itself, the shooting process for Whiplash was pretty intense, as they had a limited filming window, which took some major toll on the cast and crew, especially Teller.
Miles Teller Was Barely Staying Afloat During Whiplash’s Production Miles Teller | Credit: Whiplash/Sony Pictures Classics
After initially securing $3M funding, thanks to the warm reception to the 18-minute short film that debuted at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Damien Chazelle and co. shot...
Miles Teller | Credit: Top Gun: Maverick/Paramount
Similar to the film itself, the shooting process for Whiplash was pretty intense, as they had a limited filming window, which took some major toll on the cast and crew, especially Teller.
Miles Teller Was Barely Staying Afloat During Whiplash’s Production Miles Teller | Credit: Whiplash/Sony Pictures Classics
After initially securing $3M funding, thanks to the warm reception to the 18-minute short film that debuted at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Damien Chazelle and co. shot...
- 9/8/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Geek Girl is a British teen comedy-drama series directed by Declan O’Dwyer. Based on a 2013 young adult novel of the same name by Holly Smale, the Netflix series follows the story of an awkward teen girl Harriet Manners whose life turns upside down when she is suddenly thrust into the fashion world after she is spotted to be a model. Geek Girl stars Emily Carey in the lead role with Emmanuel Imani, Sarah Parish, Liam Woodrum, Tim Downie, Zac Looker, Jemima Rooper, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, and Daisy Jelley starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the impossibly high heels, great fashion, and a cute supermodel in Geek Girl, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Ugly Betty Credit – ABC
Ugly Betty is a teen comedy-drama series created by Silvio Horta. Based on a Colombian telenovela titled Yo soy Betty, la fea by Fernando Gaitán, the ABC...
Ugly Betty Credit – ABC
Ugly Betty is a teen comedy-drama series created by Silvio Horta. Based on a Colombian telenovela titled Yo soy Betty, la fea by Fernando Gaitán, the ABC...
- 5/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Writing and directing a short is a potential passageway to creating a full-length feature film.
Aspiring directors use this medium to create a proof of concept on a small budget that can go on to win on the short film festival circuit and be picked up by investors, leading to larger projects and paving the way to a career in Hollywood.
Shorts are not uncommon to be made as proof of concept for a feature film, especially by first-time directors. Multiple Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, for example, had to prove to the studio heads that he was capable of directing A Star Is Born, also starring Lady Gaga, in 2019 by creating a short.
The box office hit Smile, directed by Parker Finn, is a recent success story of how a short can go on to launch a career. Finn’s short film for Smile initially titled Laura Hasn’t Slept...
Aspiring directors use this medium to create a proof of concept on a small budget that can go on to win on the short film festival circuit and be picked up by investors, leading to larger projects and paving the way to a career in Hollywood.
Shorts are not uncommon to be made as proof of concept for a feature film, especially by first-time directors. Multiple Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, for example, had to prove to the studio heads that he was capable of directing A Star Is Born, also starring Lady Gaga, in 2019 by creating a short.
The box office hit Smile, directed by Parker Finn, is a recent success story of how a short can go on to launch a career. Finn’s short film for Smile initially titled Laura Hasn’t Slept...
- 5/1/2024
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Jennifer’s Body and Lisa Frankenstein.
Few female killers in the wide world of horror have been able to match the impact of Jennifer Check. Played by the incomparable Megan Fox, Diablo Cody’s teenage seductress rises from the ashes of a hideous crime and returns to wreak bloody vengeance on the teenage boys in her small town. Jennifer’s Body was initially dismissed as a vapid vehicle for a gorgeous star – an unfortunate parallel to the film’s own message – but Karyn Kusama’s teen horror comedy has finally found a devoted audience that appreciates its biting satire and unflinching look at the hell of teenage girlhood. Fifteen years later, Cody returns to the genre with a new heroine searching for power in a world built to dismiss her. Directed by Zelda Williams, Lisa Frankenstein follows a teenage girl desperate for acceptance who...
Few female killers in the wide world of horror have been able to match the impact of Jennifer Check. Played by the incomparable Megan Fox, Diablo Cody’s teenage seductress rises from the ashes of a hideous crime and returns to wreak bloody vengeance on the teenage boys in her small town. Jennifer’s Body was initially dismissed as a vapid vehicle for a gorgeous star – an unfortunate parallel to the film’s own message – but Karyn Kusama’s teen horror comedy has finally found a devoted audience that appreciates its biting satire and unflinching look at the hell of teenage girlhood. Fifteen years later, Cody returns to the genre with a new heroine searching for power in a world built to dismiss her. Directed by Zelda Williams, Lisa Frankenstein follows a teenage girl desperate for acceptance who...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Production has wrapped on indie feature Bad Man, starring Seann William Scott (American Pie) alongside Johnny Simmons (The Perks of Being a Wallflower), Rob Riggle (21 Jump Street), Chance Perdomo (After We Fell), Andre Hyland (Barry), and Lovi Poe (Chelsea Cowboy).
Inspired by a true story, the action-comedy follows a wild man state cop (Scott) who shows up in a small town with a big meth problem and immediately butts heads with a strait-laced local deputy (Simmons) as they attempt to solve a murder.
The production marks the feature directorial debut for Michael Diliberti, who co-wrote the screenplay with JJ Nelson. Previously, he wrote the Sony movie 30 Minutes or Less which starred Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Pena, and Aziz Ansari, with Ben Stiller producing.
Producers are Warner Davis and Todd Friedman for Hemlock Circle Productions, Brian Levy for Entertainment 360, Monty Blencowe and Shaun Sanghani for Sss Entertainment.
Inspired by a true story, the action-comedy follows a wild man state cop (Scott) who shows up in a small town with a big meth problem and immediately butts heads with a strait-laced local deputy (Simmons) as they attempt to solve a murder.
The production marks the feature directorial debut for Michael Diliberti, who co-wrote the screenplay with JJ Nelson. Previously, he wrote the Sony movie 30 Minutes or Less which starred Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Pena, and Aziz Ansari, with Ben Stiller producing.
Producers are Warner Davis and Todd Friedman for Hemlock Circle Productions, Brian Levy for Entertainment 360, Monty Blencowe and Shaun Sanghani for Sss Entertainment.
- 2/15/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Presented by Lisa Frankenstein, 1989 Week is dialing the clock back to the crossroads year for the genre with a full week of features that dig six feet under into the year. Today, The Lady Killers revisit Diablo Cody’s 2009 slice of horror, Jennifer’s Body.
“Hell is a teenage girl.”
By now it’s safe to say that the world was not ready for Jennifer’s Body when it first released in 2009. Call it bad marketing, Juno fatigue, or audience aversion to a female-led horror comedy, this progressive film not only bombed at the box office, it sent director Karyn Kusama to what she calls “movie jail” for the better part of the next decade. But nearly fifteen years later, this beloved film about female empowerment seems to have finally found its audience. Not only is it a prime example of Boys In Danger horror, but Kusama and writer Diablo Cody take...
“Hell is a teenage girl.”
By now it’s safe to say that the world was not ready for Jennifer’s Body when it first released in 2009. Call it bad marketing, Juno fatigue, or audience aversion to a female-led horror comedy, this progressive film not only bombed at the box office, it sent director Karyn Kusama to what she calls “movie jail” for the better part of the next decade. But nearly fifteen years later, this beloved film about female empowerment seems to have finally found its audience. Not only is it a prime example of Boys In Danger horror, but Kusama and writer Diablo Cody take...
- 2/8/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Presented by Lisa Frankenstein, 1989 Week is dialing the clock back to the crossroads year for the genre with a full week of features that dig six feet under into the year. Today, Jenn Adams weighs in on the dreamiest and scariest boyfriends the genre has to offer.
We’ve all dated our fair share of bad boys. They win us over with their dreamy aloofness, then just when we’ve let our guard down, they turn out to be monsters in disguise. Horror has a long history of these roguish young lovers, some so bad they commit cold-blooded murder. But they’re not all monsters.
Every once in a while, a cinematic boyfriend manages to be attractive, kind, and non-murderous, all while supporting his girlfriend as she runs away from the film’s true villain. Rospo Pallenberg presents us with two appealing boyfriends in the 1989 slasher Cutting Class. Brian (Donovan Leitch Jr....
We’ve all dated our fair share of bad boys. They win us over with their dreamy aloofness, then just when we’ve let our guard down, they turn out to be monsters in disguise. Horror has a long history of these roguish young lovers, some so bad they commit cold-blooded murder. But they’re not all monsters.
Every once in a while, a cinematic boyfriend manages to be attractive, kind, and non-murderous, all while supporting his girlfriend as she runs away from the film’s true villain. Rospo Pallenberg presents us with two appealing boyfriends in the 1989 slasher Cutting Class. Brian (Donovan Leitch Jr....
- 2/8/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Diablo Cody returned to the horror-comedy genre with Lisa Frankenstein and is now declaring that her previous film, Jennifer’s Body, takes place in the same universe.
“I am just declaring that this movie takes place in the same universe,” Cody told Deadline during the premiere of Lisa Frankenstein. “I have decided that. I will not say that you’d see any overt references to that but I’m saying it.”
Jennifer’s Body is a 2009 horror comedy that Cody wrote starring Megan Fox in the titular role. The film follows a high school student who becomes demonically possessed following a sacrifice and kills her classmates to eat their flesh in order to survive. Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, J.K. Simmons, Amy Sedaris and Adam Brody also starred.
Diablo Cody declares #LisaFrankenstein takes place in the same universe as ‘Jennifer’s Body’ pic.twitter.com/pWFaS66ZlB
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) February 6, 2024
Inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel,...
“I am just declaring that this movie takes place in the same universe,” Cody told Deadline during the premiere of Lisa Frankenstein. “I have decided that. I will not say that you’d see any overt references to that but I’m saying it.”
Jennifer’s Body is a 2009 horror comedy that Cody wrote starring Megan Fox in the titular role. The film follows a high school student who becomes demonically possessed following a sacrifice and kills her classmates to eat their flesh in order to survive. Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, J.K. Simmons, Amy Sedaris and Adam Brody also starred.
Diablo Cody declares #LisaFrankenstein takes place in the same universe as ‘Jennifer’s Body’ pic.twitter.com/pWFaS66ZlB
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) February 6, 2024
Inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Armando Tinoco and Natalie Sitek
- Deadline Film + TV
'Jennifer's Body' writer Diablo Cody is desperate to make a sequel.The 45-year-old filmmaker - who has written the likes of 'Juno' and 'Tully' in the past, as well as Zelda Williams' upcoming horror comedy 'Lisa Frankenstein' - admitted she has struggled to find someone to finance a revival of the 2009 Megan Fox-led cult classic.She told Bloody Disgusting's 'Boo Crew Podcast': "I wanna do a sequel. I am not done with 'Jennifer’s Body'."I just need to find… I need to partner with people who believe in it as much as I do and that hasn’t really happened yet."I need someone to believe in it who has a billion dollars.”The movie follows Fox as Jennifer, a teen who gets possessed by a demon after a rock band sacrifice her to make it big.The cast also...
- 1/31/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Scott Pilgrim is taking on the world again in a new anime series coming to Netflix on Nov. 17… and you can treat your eyes and ears to a brand new trailer above.
Based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hit graphic novels, which were adapted into the 2010 live-action film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is bringing back Scott, Ramona Flowers, and all seven of her evil exes. And, as previously announced, the original film cast will reprise their roles.
Who’s in the cast of the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime series?
Taking a deep breath: Michael Cera returns as the 23-year-old bass player of Sex Bob-Omb, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, Brie Larson as Envy Adams, Alison Pill as Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Johnny Simmons as young Neil, Mark Webber as Stephen Stills,...
Based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hit graphic novels, which were adapted into the 2010 live-action film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is bringing back Scott, Ramona Flowers, and all seven of her evil exes. And, as previously announced, the original film cast will reprise their roles.
Who’s in the cast of the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime series?
Taking a deep breath: Michael Cera returns as the 23-year-old bass player of Sex Bob-Omb, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, Brie Larson as Envy Adams, Alison Pill as Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Johnny Simmons as young Neil, Mark Webber as Stephen Stills,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Phillipe Thao
- Tudum - Netflix
Sex Bob-omb fans, the reunion is here. The anime adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World that will stream on Netflix, sporting the title Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, has landed. The platform has now released an all-new behind-the-scenes featurette where you get to see the cast of the movie in the recording booth providing the lines for the animated series. The video also spotlights the addition of comedic actor Will Forte as he professes his love for the Edgar Wright film and showcases his excitement to be part of the project as an old version of Scott Pilgrim.
The details of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off from Netflix reads,
Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. But this time, things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Scott...
The details of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off from Netflix reads,
Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. But this time, things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Scott...
- 11/29/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Spoiler Alert: This story discusses several major plot developments throughout the animated series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” currently streaming on Netflix.
On a bright day in late October, the creators of the new Netflix anime series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, sit inside a Los Angeles arcade bar, trying to look relaxed.
“This is going to be a relief,” Grabinski says. But he doesn’t look quite convinced.
On its face, their show is the second adaptation of O’Malley’s beloved “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novel series, about the titular 20-something Canadian, his new American girlfriend, Ramona, and his quest to defeat her seven evil exes to stay with her. The first adaptation, of course, is director Edgar Wright’s 2010 cult movie “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” But even though the entire cast of that film — including Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza — returned to voice their characters,...
On a bright day in late October, the creators of the new Netflix anime series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, sit inside a Los Angeles arcade bar, trying to look relaxed.
“This is going to be a relief,” Grabinski says. But he doesn’t look quite convinced.
On its face, their show is the second adaptation of O’Malley’s beloved “Scott Pilgrim” graphic novel series, about the titular 20-something Canadian, his new American girlfriend, Ramona, and his quest to defeat her seven evil exes to stay with her. The first adaptation, of course, is director Edgar Wright’s 2010 cult movie “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” But even though the entire cast of that film — including Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza — returned to voice their characters,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Scott Pilgrim is back, but not in the way anyone expected. The new Netflix animated series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is both a continuation of the “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” story and a complete recontextualization of what transpired, twisting and morphing the source material into something completely new. And who better to do it than the author responsible for creating “Scott Pilgrim” in the first place?
The anime “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is created by Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, and while it begins similarly to “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” a shocking twist at the end of Episode 1 soon takes this story in a different direction.
Edgar Wright, who co-wrote and directed the 2010 film adaptation “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” is involved in this new series as an executive producer and he also helped bring a big piece of the puzzle together: the cast.
Indeed, the entire...
The anime “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is created by Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, and while it begins similarly to “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” a shocking twist at the end of Episode 1 soon takes this story in a different direction.
Edgar Wright, who co-wrote and directed the 2010 film adaptation “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” is involved in this new series as an executive producer and he also helped bring a big piece of the puzzle together: the cast.
Indeed, the entire...
- 11/19/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Edgar Wright's Cornetto Trilogy is one of those movie trilogies that is linked in nearly every way except narratively. In other words, while visual elements, themes, actors and even jokes repeat between 2004's "Shaun of the Dead," 2007's "Hot Fuzz" and 2013's "The World's End," the films don't actually share any characters or even take place in the same universe. That's because it was formed as a joke in and of itself at first, with a throwaway reference to the Italian mini-ice cream cones in "Shaun" leading to Wright and actor/co-writer Simon Pegg attempting to emulate (and lightly parody) other thematic trilogies such as the "Three Colours" trilogy by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Ever since "The World's End," there's been no further reference to Cornettos or the characters and events in the Trilogy in Wright's work — until now. As Wright's film adaptation of creator Bryan Lee O'Malley's "Scott Pilgrim" series of comics,...
Ever since "The World's End," there's been no further reference to Cornettos or the characters and events in the Trilogy in Wright's work — until now. As Wright's film adaptation of creator Bryan Lee O'Malley's "Scott Pilgrim" series of comics,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" and "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."
You might have varied expectations from "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" — the animated Netflix series that is based on the "Scott Pilgrim" graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley — but it is not a recreation of 2010's "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." The film, rightfully, is beloved for various reasons throughout its journey from box-office bomb to cult classic, be it its fun videogame-style aesthetics or the unabashed celebration of its quirky, inventive core. Instead of using the film as a base to expand upon its arcade-fighting structured narrative, "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" completely flips the script and dives right into mystery-thriller territory while still retaining the quirks of the original.
The ensemble cast from the film adaptation has returned for this new adventure, lending more immersion to this fresh story from the get-go, as these are...
You might have varied expectations from "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" — the animated Netflix series that is based on the "Scott Pilgrim" graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley — but it is not a recreation of 2010's "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." The film, rightfully, is beloved for various reasons throughout its journey from box-office bomb to cult classic, be it its fun videogame-style aesthetics or the unabashed celebration of its quirky, inventive core. Instead of using the film as a base to expand upon its arcade-fighting structured narrative, "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" completely flips the script and dives right into mystery-thriller territory while still retaining the quirks of the original.
The ensemble cast from the film adaptation has returned for this new adventure, lending more immersion to this fresh story from the get-go, as these are...
- 11/17/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
(Editor’s note: The following article contains mild overarching plot spoilers for “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.”)
After endless reboots, sequels, and revivals, fans of big movies and TV shows aren’t clamoring for more the way they once were. But with “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” Netflix and creators Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski show that a franchise reset doesn’t mean the death of creativity or more of the same; it can be a fresh opportunity for a beloved property like “Scott Pilgrim” to completely revamp itself and find a brand new audience — while still satisfying old fans.
With one general spoiler for the entire series ahead, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is not the story of O’Malley’s six graphic novels, which wrapped up in the same year as Edgar Wright’s big-screen adaptation “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” — and it’s not that movie either. The animated series is a secret third thing,...
After endless reboots, sequels, and revivals, fans of big movies and TV shows aren’t clamoring for more the way they once were. But with “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” Netflix and creators Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski show that a franchise reset doesn’t mean the death of creativity or more of the same; it can be a fresh opportunity for a beloved property like “Scott Pilgrim” to completely revamp itself and find a brand new audience — while still satisfying old fans.
With one general spoiler for the entire series ahead, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is not the story of O’Malley’s six graphic novels, which wrapped up in the same year as Edgar Wright’s big-screen adaptation “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” — and it’s not that movie either. The animated series is a secret third thing,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Do you feel that? The disturbance in the distance, in the general direction of Toronto, Canada? That's a sign that the Scott Pilgrim universe is changing. Fans have known for a while now to expect something slightly different from "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," as Edgar Wright previously noted (via Empire) that the show "doesn't just expand the universe, but also... well, just watch it." Still, I'm not sure anyone anticipated the show being quite so much of a departure from the original, especially with all those deceptively faithful trailers Netflix dropped.
If you're somehow reading this without having watched the new season in its entirety, this is your sign to stop here and go catch up. Everyone else: let's unpack what we just saw, shall we? This epic reimagining of the Scott Pilgrim story comes straight from original comic author Bryan Lee O'Malley himself, who co-created and co-wrote the new show with BenDavid Grabinski.
If you're somehow reading this without having watched the new season in its entirety, this is your sign to stop here and go catch up. Everyone else: let's unpack what we just saw, shall we? This epic reimagining of the Scott Pilgrim story comes straight from original comic author Bryan Lee O'Malley himself, who co-created and co-wrote the new show with BenDavid Grabinski.
- 11/17/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers.
From its marketing and anime-styled opening credits, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off could be confused for a straightforward adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series, albeit one determined not to step on the toes of Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Many scenes from the Netflix series, particularly in the first episode, are staged almost identically to their equivalents in Wright’s 2010 film, and the entire cast returns to voice their animated counterparts. Once again, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) is poised to fight the seven evil exes of his dream girl, Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead).
By the time the first episode concludes, however, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has firmly announced its intention to go in another direction, as well as clarified the meaning of its title in the process: that Scott Pilgrim is nowhere to be found.
From its marketing and anime-styled opening credits, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off could be confused for a straightforward adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series, albeit one determined not to step on the toes of Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Many scenes from the Netflix series, particularly in the first episode, are staged almost identically to their equivalents in Wright’s 2010 film, and the entire cast returns to voice their animated counterparts. Once again, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) is poised to fight the seven evil exes of his dream girl, Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead).
By the time the first episode concludes, however, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has firmly announced its intention to go in another direction, as well as clarified the meaning of its title in the process: that Scott Pilgrim is nowhere to be found.
- 11/17/2023
- by Steven Scaife
- Slant Magazine
"You went on one date! How good could it have been?" "Honestly, great." Netflix has revealed a final trailer for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, an animated take on the beloved Scott Pilgrim comic book series. Creator Bryan Lee O'Malley returned to develop this, with his distinct visual style coming to life on the screen as an animation series for streaming. Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the beloved graphic novels by O'Malley. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off runs 8 eps – with the voices of Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Alison Pill, Brie Larson, Aubrey Plaza, Anna Kendrick, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong (pretty much the entire cast from Edgar Wright's movies...
- 11/12/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Japanese rock band Necry Talkie’s “bloom” sets the tone for the opening credits of Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Brought to life by Science Saru’s animation, the new anime series brings back together the Scott Pilgrim vs the World cast to provide the voices of Ramona Flowers and her evil exes.
Michael Cera voices Scott Pilgrim, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is Ramona Flowers, Satya Bhabha is Matthew Patel, Kieran Culkin is Wallace Wells, Chris Evans is Lucas Lee, and Anna Kendrick is Stacey Pilgrim. Brie Larson returns as Envy Adams, Alison Pill is Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza is Julie Powers, Brandon Routh is Todd Ingram, and Jason Schwartzman is Gideon Graves.
Johnny Simmons voices Young Neil, Mark Webber is Stephen Stills, Mae Whitman is Roxie Richter, and Ellen Wong voices Knives Chau. Julian Cihi is voicing Katayanagi Twins – Kyle and Ken.
“Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams,...
Michael Cera voices Scott Pilgrim, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is Ramona Flowers, Satya Bhabha is Matthew Patel, Kieran Culkin is Wallace Wells, Chris Evans is Lucas Lee, and Anna Kendrick is Stacey Pilgrim. Brie Larson returns as Envy Adams, Alison Pill is Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza is Julie Powers, Brandon Routh is Todd Ingram, and Jason Schwartzman is Gideon Graves.
Johnny Simmons voices Young Neil, Mark Webber is Stephen Stills, Mae Whitman is Roxie Richter, and Ellen Wong voices Knives Chau. Julian Cihi is voicing Katayanagi Twins – Kyle and Ken.
“Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Choose your own adventure this November on Netflix! With its latest collection of well-knowns and well-loveds like “The Big Lebowski” or HBO’s dark dramedy “Six Feet Under,” the streamer will add dozens of new originals, documentaries, animes, family films, and more.
Catch up on your reading list with a miniseries adaptation of a Pulitzer winner, David Fincher’s take on a French graphic novel series, or an anime entry into the “Scott Pilgrim” franchise. Or, if reality is strange enough, journey through history— from American civil rights leaders with the Colman Domingo-led “Rustin” to British monarchs in the final season of Netflix’s jewel “The Crown.”
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new in November on Netflix, and then continue below to see the full list of everything that’s getting added to the platform this month!
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Catch up on your reading list with a miniseries adaptation of a Pulitzer winner, David Fincher’s take on a French graphic novel series, or an anime entry into the “Scott Pilgrim” franchise. Or, if reality is strange enough, journey through history— from American civil rights leaders with the Colman Domingo-led “Rustin” to British monarchs in the final season of Netflix’s jewel “The Crown.”
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- 10/31/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Does the first full trailer for Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off give off the right vibe? A quick perusal of the comments on YouTube appears to confirm the animated series nailed it, with commenters calling it the ultimate love letter to Scott Pilgrim, freaking amazing, and the definitive adaptation.
So, yes, the trailer has effectively done its job.
The 2010 film’s cast reunites for the anime series, with Michael Cera voicing Scott Pilgrim, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers, Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, and Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim. Brie Larson returns as Envy Adams, Alison Pill is Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza is Julie Powers, Brandon Routh is Todd Ingram, and Jason Schwartzman is Gideon Graves.
Johnny Simmons voices Young Neil, Mark Webber is Stephen Stills, Mae Whitman is Roxie Richter, and Ellen Wong voices Knives Chau. Executive Producers,...
So, yes, the trailer has effectively done its job.
The 2010 film’s cast reunites for the anime series, with Michael Cera voicing Scott Pilgrim, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers, Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, and Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim. Brie Larson returns as Envy Adams, Alison Pill is Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza is Julie Powers, Brandon Routh is Todd Ingram, and Jason Schwartzman is Gideon Graves.
Johnny Simmons voices Young Neil, Mark Webber is Stephen Stills, Mae Whitman is Roxie Richter, and Ellen Wong voices Knives Chau. Executive Producers,...
- 10/15/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"I had a dream about that girl again!!" Netflix has debuted their bubbly official trailer for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, an animated version of the beloved Scott Pilgrim comic book series. Creator Bryan Lee O'Malley is back working on this show, with his distinct visual style coming to life on the screen as an anime series. Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the beloved graphic novels by O'Malley. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off runs 8 eps, featuring the voices of Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong (pretty much the entire cast from Edgar Wright's movies back again). Science Saru is the animation studio,...
- 10/15/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
It’s a battle of the exes like you’ve never seen before in the first full look at Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the new anime series from Netflix.
The two-minute teaser for the show, created for television by executive producers and co-showrunners Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, debuted during New York Comic Con on Saturday. As part of the hour-long panel, O’Malley and Grabinski not only presented the trailer and teased the series, but confirmed that Julian Cihi will voice the Katayanagi Twins (Kyle and Ken).
The trailer takes fans back to Toronto “not too long ago” as Scott asks out Ramona Flowers, the “girl of my dreams.” But in order to date her, Scott must defeat her “seven evil exes.” Electric battles and even more electric guitar riffs set up a new chapter in the Scott Pilgrim saga, which sees the return of the live-action cast as their respective characters.
The two-minute teaser for the show, created for television by executive producers and co-showrunners Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, debuted during New York Comic Con on Saturday. As part of the hour-long panel, O’Malley and Grabinski not only presented the trailer and teased the series, but confirmed that Julian Cihi will voice the Katayanagi Twins (Kyle and Ken).
The trailer takes fans back to Toronto “not too long ago” as Scott asks out Ramona Flowers, the “girl of my dreams.” But in order to date her, Scott must defeat her “seven evil exes.” Electric battles and even more electric guitar riffs set up a new chapter in the Scott Pilgrim saga, which sees the return of the live-action cast as their respective characters.
- 10/15/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix is unveiling the official trailer for its upcoming series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off!
On Saturday (October 14), the streaming service released the two-minute-long main trailer, which follows a teaser released in August.
Keep reading to find out more…
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is based on the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee Malley and comes after 2010′s live-action Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
The voice cast of the Netflix series features almost all of the actors from the live-action film!
Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Jason Schwartzman, Satya Bhabha, Brie Larson, Aubrey Plaza, Ellen Wong, Alison Pill, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Brandon Routh, Mae Whitman, and Anna Kendrick will all have roles in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
The series’ official synopsis reads: “In Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her.
On Saturday (October 14), the streaming service released the two-minute-long main trailer, which follows a teaser released in August.
Keep reading to find out more…
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is based on the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee Malley and comes after 2010′s live-action Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
The voice cast of the Netflix series features almost all of the actors from the live-action film!
Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Jason Schwartzman, Satya Bhabha, Brie Larson, Aubrey Plaza, Ellen Wong, Alison Pill, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Brandon Routh, Mae Whitman, and Anna Kendrick will all have roles in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
The series’ official synopsis reads: “In Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her.
- 10/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Netflix dropped the full trailer for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the anime series based on the graphic novels created by Bryan Lee O’Malley. The series premieres on the streamer starting November 17. Watch the preview in the video posted above.
During a panel at New York Comic Con at the Javits Center, Executive Producers/Writers/Co-Showrunners Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski confirmed that Julian Cihi will voice the Katayanagi Twins (Kyle and Ken).
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off follows as Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. But this time, things get even more complicated as Scott takes Ramona Flowers, her evil exes and his friends off on a mysterious new action-packed journey to find love.
Voices for the anima series include Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), Satya Bhabha...
During a panel at New York Comic Con at the Javits Center, Executive Producers/Writers/Co-Showrunners Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski confirmed that Julian Cihi will voice the Katayanagi Twins (Kyle and Ken).
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off follows as Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. But this time, things get even more complicated as Scott takes Ramona Flowers, her evil exes and his friends off on a mysterious new action-packed journey to find love.
Voices for the anima series include Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), Satya Bhabha...
- 10/14/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Pilgrim has us seeing sparks all over again. Netflix on Saturday released the official trailer for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, an animated series based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s popular graphic novels. The trailer was revealed as part of the show’s New York Comic Con panel.
Per the official logline, the anime-style series begins when “Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. But this time, things get even more complicated. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off revisits and reimagines the beloved cult classic,...
Per the official logline, the anime-style series begins when “Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. But this time, things get even more complicated. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off revisits and reimagines the beloved cult classic,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The character lineup featured in Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is one that can only be revealed by a selection screen in Mario Kart or Mortal Kombat. The series — featuring the same actors from the 2010 live-action film — arrives on Nov. 17. Watch the official trailer below — then choose your fighter.
There’s the lovelorn bassist Scott (Michael Cera), his dream girl Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and her seven revenge-seeking exes — including the half-ninja Roxie Richter (Mae Whitman), the vegan rockstar Todd Ingram (Brandon Routh), the fairly decent skateboarder Lucas Lee...
There’s the lovelorn bassist Scott (Michael Cera), his dream girl Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and her seven revenge-seeking exes — including the half-ninja Roxie Richter (Mae Whitman), the vegan rockstar Todd Ingram (Brandon Routh), the fairly decent skateboarder Lucas Lee...
- 10/14/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
The “Scott Pilgrim” crew is all back together, even in the group chat.
According to creator Briyn Lee O’Malley, fans may have Michael Cera reviving an old email chain to thank for the new animated series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”.
Read More: Netflix Unveils First Look At New Anime Series ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’, Featuring Michael Cera & Original Cast
The show, a new interpretation of the classic graphic novel series, also features the voices of the entire cast from Edgar Wright’s original 2010 live-action adaptation “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”.
Photo: Netflix
“I was very nervous,” O’Malley told EW of bringing the story to TV. “I didn’t know we would get anyone, or especially everyone. We just started asking, and Edgar asked, and I wrote a really nice letter, and everyone just very very kindly and very promptly said yes.”
And as he explained, the cause of getting...
According to creator Briyn Lee O’Malley, fans may have Michael Cera reviving an old email chain to thank for the new animated series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”.
Read More: Netflix Unveils First Look At New Anime Series ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’, Featuring Michael Cera & Original Cast
The show, a new interpretation of the classic graphic novel series, also features the voices of the entire cast from Edgar Wright’s original 2010 live-action adaptation “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”.
Photo: Netflix
“I was very nervous,” O’Malley told EW of bringing the story to TV. “I didn’t know we would get anyone, or especially everyone. We just started asking, and Edgar asked, and I wrote a really nice letter, and everyone just very very kindly and very promptly said yes.”
And as he explained, the cause of getting...
- 9/14/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Back in March, Netflix announced that it would be reuniting most of the cast and crew from Edgar Wright’s 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World for a new series. The biggest difference? The whole thing would be anime. It was already an exciting prospect, taking the pages of Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski’s graphic novel. Seeing the animation in all its glory in the trailer, it’s clear that this is the way the story was always meant to be seen.
Once again Michael Cera stars as the titular Scott Pilgrim with Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Marc Webber, Mae Whitman and Ellen Wong all reprising their original roles. Their animated counterparts fight, swoon, and sing in comic book-style technicolor.
Once again Michael Cera stars as the titular Scott Pilgrim with Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Marc Webber, Mae Whitman and Ellen Wong all reprising their original roles. Their animated counterparts fight, swoon, and sing in comic book-style technicolor.
- 8/18/2023
- by Brianna Wellen
- Primetimer
The adventures of Scott Pilgrim are continuing!
On Wednesday, Netflix unveiled a new trailer for “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”, the new anime series based on the graphic novels that inspired the 2010 cult hit “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”.
“Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her,” reads the official Netflix synopsis of the new series. “Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley.”
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The film’s original cast will be reprising their roles in animated form, including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman and Ellen Wong,
“We’re getting the band back together!
On Wednesday, Netflix unveiled a new trailer for “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”, the new anime series based on the graphic novels that inspired the 2010 cult hit “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”.
“Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her,” reads the official Netflix synopsis of the new series. “Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley.”
Read More: Toronto House From ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World’ On The Market
The film’s original cast will be reprising their roles in animated form, including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman and Ellen Wong,
“We’re getting the band back together!
- 8/17/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The huge ensemble cast of Scott Pilgrim vs The World reunite for Netflix’s new Scott Pilgrim anime series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. The first teaser trailer provides a very basic look at the anime series, just enough to hype the show without revealing too much.
The promo video’s release was accompanied by confirmation of the official title, a batch of stills, and news that the series will premiere on November 17, 2023.
Reprising their roles from the film for the series are:
• Michael Cera is Scott Pilgrim
• Mary Elizabeth Winstead is Ramona Flowers
• Satya Bhabha is Matthew Patel
• Kieran Culkin is Wallace Wells
• Chris Evans is Lucas Lee
• Anna Kendrick is Stacey Pilgrim
• Brie Larson is Envy Adams
• Alison Pill is Kim Pine
• Aubrey Plaza is Julie Powers
• Brandon Routh is Todd Ingram
• Jason Schwartzman is Gideon Graves
• Johnny Simmons is Young Neil
• Mark Webber is Stephen Stills
• Mae Whitman...
The promo video’s release was accompanied by confirmation of the official title, a batch of stills, and news that the series will premiere on November 17, 2023.
Reprising their roles from the film for the series are:
• Michael Cera is Scott Pilgrim
• Mary Elizabeth Winstead is Ramona Flowers
• Satya Bhabha is Matthew Patel
• Kieran Culkin is Wallace Wells
• Chris Evans is Lucas Lee
• Anna Kendrick is Stacey Pilgrim
• Brie Larson is Envy Adams
• Alison Pill is Kim Pine
• Aubrey Plaza is Julie Powers
• Brandon Routh is Todd Ingram
• Jason Schwartzman is Gideon Graves
• Johnny Simmons is Young Neil
• Mark Webber is Stephen Stills
• Mae Whitman...
- 8/16/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Netflix’s Releases First Trailer for “Maestro”
The orchestra is warmed up, the baton is raised, and “Maestro” is ready to begin. Netflix has released the first trailer for the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic, co-written by, directed by, and starring Bradley Cooper as the famed conductor.
The feature will chronicle the lifelong relationship between Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein (played by Carey Mulligan) as he rose to fame as America’s first native-born, world-renowned conductor.
Watch the “Maestro” trailer below:
Cooper and Mulligan star opposite Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Matt Bomer, Sam Nivola, Michael Urie, Gideon Glick, and more.
“Maestro” will arrive in select theaters on Nov. 22 and on Netflix on Dec. 20.
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Showtime has released the first-look trailer for “The Woman in the Wall,” starring Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormick.
The six-part BBC One psychological drama, which...
The orchestra is warmed up, the baton is raised, and “Maestro” is ready to begin. Netflix has released the first trailer for the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic, co-written by, directed by, and starring Bradley Cooper as the famed conductor.
The feature will chronicle the lifelong relationship between Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein (played by Carey Mulligan) as he rose to fame as America’s first native-born, world-renowned conductor.
Watch the “Maestro” trailer below:
Cooper and Mulligan star opposite Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Matt Bomer, Sam Nivola, Michael Urie, Gideon Glick, and more.
“Maestro” will arrive in select theaters on Nov. 22 and on Netflix on Dec. 20.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com “The Woman in the Wall” Trailer Released
Showtime has released the first-look trailer for “The Woman in the Wall,” starring Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormick.
The six-part BBC One psychological drama, which...
- 8/16/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
In the recently unveiled trailer for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the indie band Sex Bob-Omb is back. But this time, they are animated.
Netflix has released the first look at its upcoming UCP-produced Scott Pilgrim anime, which takes the voices of the beloved 2010 Edgar Wright film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and brings them to an animated series that uses the style of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s original graphic novels on which the movie was based.
Scott Pilgrim tells the story of its eponymous hero (Michael Cera), a Toronto 20-something musician who falls for a mysterious woman named Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Alas, in order to date Ramona, he has to defeat her seven “Evil Exes.” The teaser for the new show features scenes and characters that will be familiar to fans of the film, among them the aforementioned Sex Bob-Omb rehearsal as well as Scott and Ramona...
Netflix has released the first look at its upcoming UCP-produced Scott Pilgrim anime, which takes the voices of the beloved 2010 Edgar Wright film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and brings them to an animated series that uses the style of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s original graphic novels on which the movie was based.
Scott Pilgrim tells the story of its eponymous hero (Michael Cera), a Toronto 20-something musician who falls for a mysterious woman named Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Alas, in order to date Ramona, he has to defeat her seven “Evil Exes.” The teaser for the new show features scenes and characters that will be familiar to fans of the film, among them the aforementioned Sex Bob-Omb rehearsal as well as Scott and Ramona...
- 8/16/2023
- by Esther Zuckerman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back to the stage, Sex Bob-omb! Scott Pilgrim vs. The World was not able to beat The Expendables or Eat, Pray, Love when all three opened the same day at the box office back in 2010, but the off-beat comedy from Edgar Wright has developed a cult following ever since. Never fear, vegans! Netflix has just premiered its first teaser at the anime adaptation series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, which will be reuniting the entire cast of the film, plus has Edgar Wright on as executive producer. The series will have a total of eight episodes and is set to premiere on the streaming service this fall.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the...
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the...
- 8/16/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The Scott Pilgrim series is headed back to its illustrated roots (kinda), with Netflix prepping a new animated series — featuring the same actors from the 2010 live-action film — Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, out Nov. 17.
A new teaser highlights the show’s anime-esque style without giving too much of the plot away — though you already know the basics. Mild-mannered indie rock bassist Scott (Michael Cera) meets the girl of his dreams Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), but if he wants to date her, he must first defeat her seven evil exes.
Along with Cera and Winstead,...
A new teaser highlights the show’s anime-esque style without giving too much of the plot away — though you already know the basics. Mild-mannered indie rock bassist Scott (Michael Cera) meets the girl of his dreams Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), but if he wants to date her, he must first defeat her seven evil exes.
Along with Cera and Winstead,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Scott Pilgrim has gone anime.
The iconic 2010 Edgar Wright film “Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World” has been transformed into a Netflix animated series, with the full original cast reprising their respective roles as voice actors. That means lead actor Michael Cera is back as the eponymous Toronto bassist who dumps his high school girlfriend (Ellen Wong) for an elusive manic pixie dream girl (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), who is followed by a League of Evil Exes whom Scott must defeat to win her heart.
The new series is titled “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.”
Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, Anna Kendrick, Kieran Culkin, Satya Bhabha, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, and Mae Whitman lend their voices to the series. Graphic novel authors and artists Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski serve as executive producers, writers, and showrunners. The original film’s director and co-writer Wright will executive produce.
The iconic 2010 Edgar Wright film “Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World” has been transformed into a Netflix animated series, with the full original cast reprising their respective roles as voice actors. That means lead actor Michael Cera is back as the eponymous Toronto bassist who dumps his high school girlfriend (Ellen Wong) for an elusive manic pixie dream girl (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), who is followed by a League of Evil Exes whom Scott must defeat to win her heart.
The new series is titled “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.”
Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, Anna Kendrick, Kieran Culkin, Satya Bhabha, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, and Mae Whitman lend their voices to the series. Graphic novel authors and artists Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski serve as executive producers, writers, and showrunners. The original film’s director and co-writer Wright will executive produce.
- 8/16/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Netflix's Scott Pilgrim animated series has a cast, title, premiere date, and teaser trailer.
The streaming service went public Wednesday with all the news you need to know about the forthcoming series.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is the title of the project.
"Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her," the logline teases.
"Then things get even more complicated."
The series is based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley and the 2010 movie.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is set to premiere on Netflix around the globe on November 17.
The impressive voice cast includes Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, and Anna Kendrick.
Also starring is Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong.
Netflix ordered the...
The streaming service went public Wednesday with all the news you need to know about the forthcoming series.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is the title of the project.
"Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her," the logline teases.
"Then things get even more complicated."
The series is based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley and the 2010 movie.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is set to premiere on Netflix around the globe on November 17.
The impressive voice cast includes Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, and Anna Kendrick.
Also starring is Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong.
Netflix ordered the...
- 8/16/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Hope you have some extra quarters handy, because “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is nearly here. And just to make sure you’re extra jazzed, you can watch the terrific new trailer above. The animated series launches on Netflix on November 17.
There isn’t much in the way of plot in the teaser, but you can see all of your favorite characters, including Scott (Michael Cera), Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Lucas Lee (Chris Evans), who are getting involved in all sorts of brand-new hijinks. The official log line reads: “Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated.”
The jaw-dropping animation (from Japanese studio Science Saru) harkens back to both the comic book and the movie, which drew inspiration from cartoons and vidoegames. There is also, of course, a rocking new score,...
There isn’t much in the way of plot in the teaser, but you can see all of your favorite characters, including Scott (Michael Cera), Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Lucas Lee (Chris Evans), who are getting involved in all sorts of brand-new hijinks. The official log line reads: “Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated.”
The jaw-dropping animation (from Japanese studio Science Saru) harkens back to both the comic book and the movie, which drew inspiration from cartoons and vidoegames. There is also, of course, a rocking new score,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
"We are Sex Bob-Omb!" Netflix has revealed an exciting teaser trailer for their highly anticipated new series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, an animated version of the beloved Scott Pilgrim comic book series. Creator Bryan Lee O'Malley is back working on this show, with his distinct visual style coming to life on the screen. Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by O'Malley. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off runs eight episodes, featuring the voices of Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong (pretty much the entire cast from Edgar Wright's movies back again). Science Saru is the animation studio making this,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Remember Scott Pilgrim? He's back, in anime form. The new Netflix anime series "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" brings viewers back to the world created by Bryan Lee O'Malley and previously adapted into a live-action movie by Edgar Wright. As it turns out, the cast of Wright's film — Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, Ellen Wong — are all back, reprising their roles from the film. It's almost like the movie is being remade here as an anime series, and that's surely going to get fans interested.
The first look at "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" awaits you below.
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Watch The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Trailer
Here's where I lose you and admit that while I'm a fan of Edgar Wright's work,...
The first look at "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" awaits you below.
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Watch The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Trailer
Here's where I lose you and admit that while I'm a fan of Edgar Wright's work,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will take its headlining act to a screen near you this fall.
Netflix announced Wednesday that the anime series based on the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World — and the graphic novels from which it was adapted — will debut on Friday, Nov. 17.
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Netflix announced Wednesday that the anime series based on the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World — and the graphic novels from which it was adapted — will debut on Friday, Nov. 17.
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The streamer also unveiled a new teaser trailer, which you can check out above,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Michael Cera reunites with Sex Bob-Omb — this time in animated form — for Netflix’s upcoming anime “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.” The eight-episode series is helmed by animation studio Science Saru, and follows the cult-favorite story of bass-playing title character Scott Pilgrim and his battle of the bands and the exes.
The new Netflix show follows Edgar Wright’s 2010 action rom-com “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” which was based on the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley.
Animated characters of “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” are voiced almost entirely by actors of the 2010 film. This includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, Jason Schwartzmen as Gideon Graves, Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel, Brie Larson as Natalie V. “Envy” Adams, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Ellen Wong as Knives Chau, Alison Pill as Kim Pine, Johnny Simmons as Neil, Mark Webber as Stephen Stills,...
The new Netflix show follows Edgar Wright’s 2010 action rom-com “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” which was based on the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley.
Animated characters of “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” are voiced almost entirely by actors of the 2010 film. This includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, Jason Schwartzmen as Gideon Graves, Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel, Brie Larson as Natalie V. “Envy” Adams, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Ellen Wong as Knives Chau, Alison Pill as Kim Pine, Johnny Simmons as Neil, Mark Webber as Stephen Stills,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
The millennial women-led series is dead. Long live the millennials.
It wasn’t exactly surprising when Freeform’s beloved critically acclaimed “Single Drunk Female” was canceled this month after just two seasons and immediately pulled from Hulu. Sure, Freeform touted the sitcom as the highest-rated original comedy during the New York City Season 2 premiere before the series returned with all new episodes on Hulu in April. But its cancellation is just one of the many reminders that networks don’t invest long-term in women-fronted shows that focus on “messy” millennial women.
While we pour one out for “Single Drunk Female,” it’s best to trace the series back to its roots with Lena Dunham and executive producer Jenni Konner’s explosively disruptive HBO series “Girls,” which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2022. After that massive hit, why has TV abandoned the generation of people who grew up watching “Girls”?
There are...
It wasn’t exactly surprising when Freeform’s beloved critically acclaimed “Single Drunk Female” was canceled this month after just two seasons and immediately pulled from Hulu. Sure, Freeform touted the sitcom as the highest-rated original comedy during the New York City Season 2 premiere before the series returned with all new episodes on Hulu in April. But its cancellation is just one of the many reminders that networks don’t invest long-term in women-fronted shows that focus on “messy” millennial women.
While we pour one out for “Single Drunk Female,” it’s best to trace the series back to its roots with Lena Dunham and executive producer Jenni Konner’s explosively disruptive HBO series “Girls,” which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2022. After that massive hit, why has TV abandoned the generation of people who grew up watching “Girls”?
There are...
- 7/6/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Michael Cera was almost Mr. Aubrey Plaza.
The “Life and Beth” actor revealed to Rolling Stone that he almost tied the knot with “Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World” co-star Aubrey Plaza during production on the 2010 Edgar Wright film.
“We were driving through Vegas,” Cera said. “The idea was to then get a divorce right away, so we could call each other ‘my ex-husband’ and ‘my ex-wife’ at like 20.”
Cera and Plaza ultimately did not wed, with Plaza marrying filmmaker Jeff Baena in 2021 and Cera calling Nadine Cera his spouse since 2017.
However, the duo are reuniting for the upcoming “Scott Pilgrim” animated Netflix series, as announced earlier this year. The rest of the original ensemble cast, including Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Kieran Culkin, Satya Bhabha, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong, are also returning to voice their respective characters.
The “Life and Beth” actor revealed to Rolling Stone that he almost tied the knot with “Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World” co-star Aubrey Plaza during production on the 2010 Edgar Wright film.
“We were driving through Vegas,” Cera said. “The idea was to then get a divorce right away, so we could call each other ‘my ex-husband’ and ‘my ex-wife’ at like 20.”
Cera and Plaza ultimately did not wed, with Plaza marrying filmmaker Jeff Baena in 2021 and Cera calling Nadine Cera his spouse since 2017.
However, the duo are reuniting for the upcoming “Scott Pilgrim” animated Netflix series, as announced earlier this year. The rest of the original ensemble cast, including Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Kieran Culkin, Satya Bhabha, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong, are also returning to voice their respective characters.
- 6/16/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
This weekend, Rob Savage (Host) brings his adaptation of Stephen King’s The Boogeyman to theaters. But for those of us who were of horror-watching age eighteen years ago (that hurts to say out loud), there was 2005’s Boogeyman… a horror film that launched an entire trilogy.
That first movie was successful enough to spawn both Boogeyman 2 and Boogeyman 3, though both sequels went straight to video here in the States. So, in honor of the upcoming The Boogeyman, let us take a look back at the Boogeymen of old. Even if they are completely and utterly unrelated in every way possible… and we cannot stress that enough.
Boogeyman (2005)
Directed by Stephen Kay, Boogeyman came to us at an interesting time for the horror genre. “Torture porn” was in full swing with Wolf Creek, Saw and Hostel all releasing. PG-13 horror competition included The Grudge, The Skeleton Key and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
That first movie was successful enough to spawn both Boogeyman 2 and Boogeyman 3, though both sequels went straight to video here in the States. So, in honor of the upcoming The Boogeyman, let us take a look back at the Boogeymen of old. Even if they are completely and utterly unrelated in every way possible… and we cannot stress that enough.
Boogeyman (2005)
Directed by Stephen Kay, Boogeyman came to us at an interesting time for the horror genre. “Torture porn” was in full swing with Wolf Creek, Saw and Hostel all releasing. PG-13 horror competition included The Grudge, The Skeleton Key and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
- 6/2/2023
- by Mike Holtz
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s been more than 13 years since Diablo Cody dared to sick “Jennifer’s Body” on the movie-going masses.
“We were rehearsing earlier today and I was listening to this script and I was just thinking, ‘I can’t get over this crazy fucking screenplay,'” director Karyn Kusama gushed of her and Cody’s bubblegrunge slasher comedy from 2009, while on stage at The Wallis in Los Angeles.
The two halves of the “Jennifer’s Body” team appeared together Tuesday night as part of Film Independent’s Live Read Series. The nonprofit arts organization behind the Spirit Awards, in partnership here with streaming service Mubi, sometimes puts on staged interpretations of beloved film scripts: typically asking one auteur to freshly interpret the work of another.
But to Kusama and Cody, the feature-length live performance presented an opportunity to revisit their own maddeningly misunderstood bit of demonic possession canon. Having barely broken even at the box office,...
“We were rehearsing earlier today and I was listening to this script and I was just thinking, ‘I can’t get over this crazy fucking screenplay,'” director Karyn Kusama gushed of her and Cody’s bubblegrunge slasher comedy from 2009, while on stage at The Wallis in Los Angeles.
The two halves of the “Jennifer’s Body” team appeared together Tuesday night as part of Film Independent’s Live Read Series. The nonprofit arts organization behind the Spirit Awards, in partnership here with streaming service Mubi, sometimes puts on staged interpretations of beloved film scripts: typically asking one auteur to freshly interpret the work of another.
But to Kusama and Cody, the feature-length live performance presented an opportunity to revisit their own maddeningly misunderstood bit of demonic possession canon. Having barely broken even at the box office,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Now a cult classic, the Amanda Seyfried movie Jennifer’s Body didn’t get a strong reception when it debuted in 2008. Also starring Megan Fox, the film featured a lot of dark, outdoor scenes, including some that pushed its stars. Years later, Seyfried explained why the cast was so cold while filming.
Amanda Seyfried played Needy in ‘Jennifer’s Body’
While most think of Jennifer’s Body as a Megan Fox movie, Seyfried also played a vital role. The film focused on Anita “Needy” Lesnicki and her best friend, Jennifer, who have a fairly codependent friendship. The more conservative Needy accompanies Jennifer to a bar one night. Jennifer goes off with a group of men, only for a pagan ritual to go horribly wrong. Who does she turn to then? Needy, of course.
Needy spends the movie in a monogamous relationship with Chip (Johnny Simmons) before her bestie’s bloodlust ends it. But...
Amanda Seyfried played Needy in ‘Jennifer’s Body’
While most think of Jennifer’s Body as a Megan Fox movie, Seyfried also played a vital role. The film focused on Anita “Needy” Lesnicki and her best friend, Jennifer, who have a fairly codependent friendship. The more conservative Needy accompanies Jennifer to a bar one night. Jennifer goes off with a group of men, only for a pagan ritual to go horribly wrong. Who does she turn to then? Needy, of course.
Needy spends the movie in a monogamous relationship with Chip (Johnny Simmons) before her bestie’s bloodlust ends it. But...
- 4/3/2023
- by Sam Hines
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are returning with the rest of the original cast of ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ to voice their characters in an anime series adaptation of the 2010 action comedy.The Edgar Wright-directed film, that has already been turned into a video game, is getting the animated reboot thanks to Netflix, which has announced the remake is on the way.Based on the hugely popular Bryan Lee O’Malley-created graphic novel series, the first volume of which was published in 2004, the film focuses on the eponymous hero, played by Cera, as he pursues a relationship with delivery woman Ramona Flowers (Winstead) and attempts to defeat her seven evil exes.Netflix said on Thursday (30.03.23): “Scott Pilgrim has already been through so much, but he’s about to take on the world again.“The gangly bass player was first introduced in Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hit comic series,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Aaron Tinney
- Bang Showbiz
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