Dracula untold was positioned to kickoff universals new monster film universe just before it opened in theaters and reportedly even underwent reshoots that were meant to better position the movie as the start of a cinematic universe. The studios first attempt at this universe was with the film dracula untold. The african superhero is now a household name thanks to the juggernaut marvel film franchise including him in 2016s captain america. Gary shore, director of the first movie already stated that he has a medieval storyline in mind for the dracula untold 2. This past summer we reported that evans dracula would not be reappearing through various sources and on july 26th, justin kroll of variety reported that gary shores dracula untold is not a part of the universal monster universe. Star chadwick bosemans work as tchalla black panther quickly became a fan favorite, which helped launch the characters first selftitled feature film, opening feb. Will luke evans return as dracula in universal monsters. Dracula untolds final scene and its ties into the movie. Untold universe is an innovative space voxel sandbox massively multiplayer online game. Originally, the film was supposed to be the first in a series of.
See more 14 horror films inspired by reallife events. Dec 06, 2016 the shared universe, which kurtzman is overseeing, will introduce a new dracula instead. While promoting his latest film, actor luke evans spoke about the upcoming universal monsters universe and his dracula. In it, stonethe often hyperbolic hollywood director and screen writer who served as an infantryman in the vietnam wartrains his penetrating lens on big historical events.
After the release of dracula untold, the connections to the shared universe were downplayed, and the mummy 2017. What we werent sure of is just how jekyll will factor into this first film, or just what will become of the 2014 origin story dracula untold starring luke evans. Musical about the entire universe in one hour, with lots of jokes. Dracula untold is not part of the shared monster movie universe. Universal classic monsters is a name given to the horror, fantasy, thriller and science fiction films made by universal pictures during the decades of the 1920s through the 1950s. In september 2016, evans stated there have been conversations about including his character in future. They were the first shared universe in the entire movie industry in hollywood and around the world. Dec 05, 2016 in a new interview, kurtzman confirms that dracula untold is not canon with the mummy, which means two possible things. A star wars story stands apart from other theatrical releases in the star wars universe. Dec 05, 2016 director alex kurtzman recently attended a press event for the release of the first mummy trailer and he was asked point blank about dracula untold being a part of this new universe. While universal pictures planned to launch their shared monster cinematic universe with 2014s dracula untold, it seems the critically despised film will no longer count as part of the overall.
Oct, 2014 while the next film in that shared universe, the mummy, wont be hitting theaters until april 22, 2016, a scene was tacked onto the end of dracula untold to begin to tie everything together. Untold universe is an upcoming pcmaclinux indie mmo game about colonizing and shaping entire worlds, building spaceships and fighting for dominion. Is dracula untold a part of the shared monsters universe. Dracula untold could kick off universals monster mash. Director alex kurtzman recently attended a press event for the release of the first mummy trailer and he was asked point blank about dracula untold being a part of this new universe. By comparison, dracula untold s mess of a story from a firsttime director gary shore and lastminute attempts to shoehorn in a larger shared universe story doesnt seem in step with what. It was longrumoured that dracula untold was the unofficial launch of universals monsters franchise a shared universe which will bring the likes of the mummy, wolf man and dracula back to the big screen. The studio has been adamant that this new shared universe would start with 2016s the mummy, followed soon after by a van helsing film, but we think execs may have taken a look at dracula untold and realised that, with some minor amendments, they could get the ball rolling on their grand plan much sooner. The film, opening this weekend, is the first star wars liveaction movie to hit the big screen that isnt part of a planned trilogy.
Is dracula untold secretly part of universals shared monster. Untold the film every parents worse nightmare and the true story of the child who lived through it. Featuring five startling stories of the new univers. Explore, shape, colonize and conquer a huge and uncharted universe, along with players from all over the world. The director of dracula untold has revealed that its possible for the film to be incorporated into the shared monsters universe, currently being. There are only two words in its title, but dracula untold betrays them both. Related topicsdracula untoldluke evansuniversal monsters. While nothing entirely new is revealed, the actor is a favorite among many fans and his role as dracula was originally. Dracula untold is not part of the shared monster movie. Eschewing dracula untold and dracula the character, especially at this pivotal early point in universals strategy, is a savvy move and should be a boon to dark universe. Dracula untold is a 2014 american dark fantasy actionhorror film directed by gary shore in his feature film debut and written by matt sazama and burk sharpless. When a young veteran is a victim of a hate crime, it sparks disturbing flashbacks of the transgressions of her youth. Dracula untold thankfully not part of the universal.
May 24, 2017 whether evans or his dracula will even be a part of dark universe going forward is unknown, but it overall, it seems unlikely. With terri ivens, melody butiu, jennifer rubin, simone lopez. Wesley snipes reveals untold story behind his black. Released on october 10, 2014, with luke evans in the eponymous role, the film was developed prior to plans for a shared universe of horror films. Dec 06, 2016 if you were a fan of 2014s origin story dracula untold, im afraid ive got some rather unfortunate news to spoil your day. The games used in this event are phantom forces, galaxy and skybound 2. Its that of vlad the impaler, a 15 thcentury transylvanian warrior whose patronymic family name, dracula, inspired the title and character. While the next film in that shared universe, the mummy, wont be hitting theaters until april 22, 2016, a scene was tacked onto the end of dracula untold to begin to tie everything together.
Dracula untold isnt part of universals monster universe. Oct 02, 2014 depending on the success of dracula untold, i can see this going either way. The status of dracula untold in universals monsters. The status of dracula untold in universals monsters universe.
Universals monster movie universe doesnt include dracula. Monsterverse starring king kong and godzilla, universal pictures formally announced their shared universe of classic monsters. The mummy doesnt even have a director yet, although it does have a release date set for april 22, 2016. Francis ford coppolas 1992 dracula film shared the same origin story in 120 th of the time and better.
The mummy doesnt even have a director yet, although it does have a. They began with the phantom of the opera, a silent film starring lon chaney. In a new interview, kurtzman confirms that dracula untold is not canon with the mummy, which means two possible things. By comparison, dracula untolds mess of a story from a firsttime director gary shore and lastminute attempts to shoehorn in a larger shared universe story doesnt seem in step with what. How dracula untolds new ending could tie into universals. The hollywood reporter informed fans that alex kurtzman and chris morgan, the architects of the umu films, were brought on board to consult with dracula untold, particularly the ending, in order to see that the film could fit into the coming films, since untold was shot. If you were a fan of 2014s origin story dracula untold, im afraid ive got some rather unfortunate news to spoil your day. A reboot of the dracula film series, the plot creates an origin story for the titular character, rather than using the storyline of bram stokers 1897 novel. Dracula untold is a fan favorite film and theres a great amount of support for luke evans and his. Untold universe may 21, 2019 in the nearly two months since vice president mike pence directed nasa to return to the moon by 2024, space agency engineers have been working to put together a plan that leverages existing technology, large projects nearing completion, and commercial rockets to bring this about. Its been unclear if dracula untold was going to be part of universals monster universe for some time. In this adaptation, dracula is the monster alter ego of historical.
Sep 26, 2014 forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency. Maybe dracula untold 2 will be a movie of the later stages in the universe but everyone is still confused that if luke evans will make an appearance in any other movies of the same universe. Universal is moving ahead on their shared monsters cinematic universe, which officially debuts with tom cruises the mummy next year. Forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency. With the modern day conclusion of dracula untold, itd be great seeing luke evans, sarah gadon, and charles dance reappear in a later film. Originally, the film was supposed to be the first in a. It turns out dracula untold isnt a universal monsters film after all. However, the film proved to be a critical disappointment and while it was a profitable venture it grossed.
You will have to build bases to protect yourself from dangerous environments, exploit the rich undergrounds, develop your industry or trade, and travel always further with spaceships. Explore, shape, colonize and conquer a huge and uncharted universe, along with players from all over the. This is the official youtube channel for the untold festival, romanias largest festival. Following in the shared universe footsteps of marvel, dc comics, and the warner bros.
Although some seem skeptical about universals plan to create a monster universe, if this film is any indication, it might not be half bad. The idea untold universe intends to add over the cubebased voxel game concepts a social component thanks to the mmo part, and a strong gameplay giving players a goal and a role to play in the global colonization effort of the universe. While i doubt that will happen, it would serve wise in order to remind audiences that evans dracula is connected to the rest of the universal monsters universe films. Dracula untold is no longer part of universal monsters universe. Please relocate any relevant information into other sections of the article. Untold universe intends to add over the cubebased voxel game concepts a social component thanks to the mmo part, and a strong gameplay giving players a goal and a role to play in the global colonization effort of the universe when connecting to the game the first time, you will be a pioneer freshly arrived from the known universe. None of the items were based on the sponsored film, rogue one. Wesley snipes reveals untold story behind his black panther. Sep 30, 2014 the studio has been adamant that this new shared universe would start with 2016s the mummy, followed soon after by a van helsing film, but we think execs may have taken a look at dracula untold and realised that, with some minor amendments, they could get the ball rolling on their grand plan much sooner.
The next and only officially slated dark universe movie is a remake of the crown jewel. As dracula untold stars luke evans and the monsters universe is being overseen by chris morgan, theres the belief that morgan could rally. Originally, luke evans dracula untold was supposed to be the. Alex kurtzman confirms dracula untold is not canon in. However, it was retooled to be a part of the franchise. The african superhero is now a household name thanks to the juggernaut marvel film franchise including him in 2016 s captain america. Something really good is coming very soon if you want to get in touch with us, just send us an email. Dracula untold thankfully not part of the universal monsters. The shared universe, which kurtzman is overseeing, will introduce a new dracula instead. Dracula untolds luke evans talks universal monsters universe. Jun 28, 2014 untold universe is an upcoming pcmaclinux indie mmo game about colonizing and shaping entire worlds, building spaceships and fighting for dominion. Most believe that universal is leaving the door open to add evans and dance into the monsters universe but wanted to see how untold fared at. Sorry, dracula untold wont be part of the universal monsters. Untold tales of the new universe volume comic vine.
The event started on december 8 and ended on december 17. A universal rep denies that untold will kick off the monsters universe. The film, opening this weekend, is the first star wars liveaction movie to hit the big screen that isnt. A hate crime triggers disturbing flashbacks for a young veteran, finding herself reluctantly joining a ptsd support group. Dracula untold is no longer part of universal monsters. Depending on the success of dracula untold, i can see this going either way. Oct 02, 2014 the director of dracula untold has revealed that its possible for the film to be incorporated into the shared monsters universe, currently being developed by universal pictures the film s. Oliver stones untold history of the united states is the hypedup title of a new, tenpart documentary series that begins tonight, monday, november 12, on showtime. Universals monster movie universe doesnt include dracula untold. Why dracula isnt in universals dark universe screen rant. What did voyager 1 see during its journey out of the solar system. Mike vet joe manganiellos version of the character in the dc extended universe, were taking a deep dive into the character and offering a few. How dracula untolds new ending could tie into universal.
Dec 05, 2016 while universal pictures planned to launch their shared monster cinematic universe with 2014s dracula untold, it seems the critically despised film will no longer count as part of the overall. Dracula untold not part of universal monsters universe. Is dracula untold secretly part of universals shared. The film concludes with an ending reshot to potentially tie into the shared universal monsters universe films. Dracula untold could kick off universals monster mash universe. Were in a phase now where the concept of a shared universe is a sign of creative bankruptcy in the movie business. This confirmation jibes with what dracula untold director gary shore suspected when we spoke to him in 2014. While promoting his upcoming film, the girl on the train, actor luke evans spoke about his dracula and the upcoming monsters universe. Untold universe is a space voxel sandbox mmorpg about colonizing and shaping a huge and uncharted universe. With ian ashpitel, brian cox, warwick davis, noel fielding.
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