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Geek Tyrant
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Sony Reportedly Developing an Animated VENOM Movie After Putting AGENT VENOM Plans on Ice — GeekTyrant
Sony is reportedly swinging in a new direction with its Venom franchise, but this time, it's animated. According to insider @MyTimeToShineH, the studio is quietly developing a new Venom movie that will ditch live-action in favor of animation, marking a major tonal and stylistic shift for the symbiote. After Venom: The Last Dance wrapped up Tom Hardy's trilogy, and seemingly Hardy's final time as Eddie Brock, Sony was exploring a pivot. Rumor had it they planned to pass the alien torch to Flash Thompson. In The Last Dance , Thompson is a soldier who loses his legs thanks to a Xenophage, setting the stage for a possible Agent Venom story, one that would've seen a piece of the symbiote bond with him before reuniting with Eddie to face Knull, the god of the symbiotes. But with both Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter crashing hard, those plans were shelved. Well, Agent Venom is the film they should've made in the first place! Now the studio seems focused on more reliable territory with animation. Between wrapping up Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and preparing to shoot Spider-Man: Brand New Day , Sony is reportedly banking on the medium that brought them their biggest critical and commercial Spider-success. An animated Venom opens up wild creative possibilities, from going full Venomverse to introducing Knull as a multiversal threat. Given the recent track record of Sony's Spider-Verse projects, diving into the weird and wild world of animation for Venom might be exactly what this symbiote saga needs.
Edinburgh Live
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Tom Hardy's 'best on screen performance in years' compared to Martin Scorsese classic
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A 'riveting' crime drama is being hailed as featuring 'Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years.' It is also being compared to a beloved Martin Scorsese classic. This is a bold statement for an actor who has consistently wowed audiences with his roles in both film and television over the past decade. His notable performances include playing the Kray twins in Legend, roles in The Revenant, Dunkirk and more recently, a leading role in the series Mob Land. However, some might argue that his part in the less critically acclaimed Venom trilogy may have led audiences to overlook his true acting prowess. A recent reminder of his capabilities was seen in 2024's The Bikeriders. Hardy joined a star-studded cast for the film, sharing the screen with Elvis star Austin Butler and Killing Eve's Jodie Comer, along with The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus and Man of Steel's Michael Shannon. (Image: YouTube / 20th Century Studios) Set in the 1960s, the narrative unfolds over a decade, tracing the transformation of a Midwestern motorcycle club from a local outsider hangout to a menacing gang, jeopardising the original group's way of life. Hardy portrays the gang leader, with Butler as his young protégé and Comer as his wife. While the plot is fictional, writer and director Jeff Nichols drew inspiration from the eponymous book by photographer Danny Lyon, which documented images of a real-life bike gang, reports the Mirror. A Collider critic has hailed the film as "Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years." They elaborated: "Not only was it a blessing to see Hardy work with such a rich cast and visionary director again, but he also gave perhaps his most revelatory performance since breaking out with American audiences in Inception. On the surface, Hardy could play the leader of a bike gang in his sleep, as the actor is known for his brutish tough guys." The movie earned an impressive 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many reviewers giving kudos to the standout performances by Hardy, Butler, and Comer. UK cinephiles who haven't had the chance to watch it yet can stream the film on Sky Cinema or NOW with a movies pass. Echoing the critic's sentiments, a fan expressed online: "Tom Hardy shines and gives a Marlon Brando-esque performance that made me enjoy every scene he was in." Another enthusiast shared their praise: "The Bikeriders is an electrifying journey into the heart of 1960s biker culture! Jeff Nichols masterfully captures the gritty essence of an outlaw motorcycle club's evolution from a band of misfits to a formidable crime syndicate. Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy deliver powerhouse performances, breathing life into complex characters that stay with you long after the credits roll." (Image: Focus Features) Meanwhile, another viewer enthused: "Gripping, gritty and raw with stellar performances in a film that only Jeff Nichols could bring to vivid cinematic life." One individual drew comparisons to the work of a renowned filmmaker. They made a clear reference to Goodfellas, stating: "I checked to see if Martin Scorsese directed it; he didn't. Jeff Nichols is certainly a Scorsese admirer. Great Film!" The Bikeriders is streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Crime thriller has 'Tom Hardy's best performance in years'
The film was also compared to a Scorsese classic A 'gripping' crime thriller is said to have 'Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years.' That seems to be a significant claim for an actor who has impressed audiences with roles in film and television. Over the last decade, he has appeared the Kray twins in Legend, along with roles in The Revenant, Dunkirk and more recently with a main role in the series Mob Land. However, perhaps some believe his part in the lesser well received Venom trilogy may have caused audiences to forget what he is capable of. A title that may have served as a recent reminder was 2024's The Bikeriders. Hardy was part of an all-star cast for the film. He appeared opposite the likes of Elvis star Austin Butler and Killing Eve's Jodie Comer. Also featuring were The Walking Dead star's Norman Reedus and Man of Steel's Michael Shannon. Set in the 1960s, the film's story is told over the course of a decade. It follows a Midwestern motorcycle club which evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group's way of life. Hardy plays the leader of this gang, Butler his young protégé and Comer his wife. While the film is a fictional story, writer and director Jeff Nichols was inspired by the book of the same name by photographer Danny Lyon, which chronicled pictures of an actual bike gang. A critic writing for Collider, looking back on the film, claims that it is "Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years." They go on to say: "Not only was it a blessing to see Hardy work with such a rich cast and visionary director again, but he also gave perhaps his most revelatory performance since breaking out with American audiences in Inception. On the surface, Hardy could play the leader of a bike gang in his sleep, as the actor is known for his brutish tough guys." They weren't the only ones as the film managed a rating of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes with most reviewers praising the central performances of Hardy, Butler and Comer in particular. Thankfully for film lovers in the UK who have yet to see for themselves, they can catch up by streaming the film on Sky Cinema or NOW with a movies pass. Many fans were in agreement on Hardy's role in the film with one posting online: "Tom Hardy shines and gives a Marlon Brando-esque performance that made me enjoy every scene he was in." Sharing a similar view, another added: "The Bikeriders is an electrifying journey into the heart of 1960s biker culture! Jeff Nichols masterfully captures the gritty essence of an outlaw motorcycle club's evolution from a band of misfits to a formidable crime syndicate. Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy deliver powerhouse performances, breathing life into complex characters that stay with you long after the credits roll." Meanwhile someone else said: "Gripping, gritty and raw with stellar performances in a film that only Jeff Nichols could bring to vivid cinematic life." One person, compared it to one of the classic films by an acclaimed director. Clearly putting it against Goodfellas, they said: "I checked to see if Martin Scorsese directed it; he didn't. Jeff Nichols is certainly a Scorsese admirer. Great Film!" The Bikeriders is streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
Geek Feed
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Drops One Tom Hardy Clone for Another
For a while it seemed like Tom Hardy was Christopher Nolan's golden boy, but it's been almost a decade since Hardy and Nolan worked together in a movie. What's funny is, Hardy look-alike Cosmo Jarvis ( Shogun ) had been cast in Nolan's The Odyssey, but he apparently had to leave the production because of scheduling conflicts, and according to Deadline, Jarvis was replaced by Logan Marshall-Green—who undoubtedly looks even more like Tom Hardy. Here he is in Prometheus getting poisoned by Michael Fassbender: We don't know yet what role Jarvis was originally set to play in the movie, but he missed out on being part of an all-star cast which includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, and many more. With Nolan usually taking on action-oriented sci-fi with his minimalist flare, it's going to be interesting to see him take on a huge fantasy epic like The Odyssey . We don't know exactly how he's going to switch things up, but I imagine that it's not going to be something like Lord of the Rings and Tenet put together. A teaser featuring Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal has already been playing in theaters, but it has leaked online if you're willing to go find it. That being said, there aren't any special VFX shots; but you can get the tone that Nolan is going for—and fans already can't wait to see what he's going to deliver. The Odyssey is expected to hit theaters on July 17, 2026.
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Paramount+ now £3.99 in half price sale ending this week
Paramount+ is now cheaper than Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon's Prime Video, offering top series like Tom Hardy's MobLand for half the usual price Paramount+ has slashed its subscription fees in half in a flash sale that ends this week. The streamer is offering new and returning subscribers its Paramount+ Standard plan for £3.99 per month for three months or £35.49 for a year on an annual plan. This marks a 50% saving from the usual £7.99 and £70.99 rates. There are also discounts on the Paramount+ Premium plan, now down to £5.49 per month for the first three months or £48.99 on an annual plan. However, time is running out to secure the discount before it expires on July 10. The deal makes Paramount+ the most affordable streamer compared to rivals like Disney+ (£4.99), Netflix (£5.99), Amazon's Prime Video (£5.99) and Apple TV+ (£8.99). After the promotional period, the plan will revert to the regular price until cancelled. Both the Paramount+ Standard and Premium plans provide access to the same movies and TV series, with ad-free streaming and the ability to download titles to watch on-the-go. However, they do have some major differences, as the Premium plan allows simultaneous streaming on four devices compared to two on Standard. Premium also offers higher quality streaming in 4K UHD, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on select titles, compared to full HD on Standard. Paramount+ is home to a wealth of top titles, led by recent hits like Tom Hardy's MobLand, Taylor Sheridan's Landman and Ridley Scott epic Gladiator II. On the way this month are Dexter: Resurrection (July 11) and season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (July 17). They join a packed library including shows like Yellowjackets, Yellowstone, South Park, Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown. There's also a host of blockbuster movies from franchises like Mission: Impossible, Star Trek and Transformers, with recent additions such as Smile 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Paramount+ members have left plenty of positive reviews on Trustpilot, where one happy customer said: 'I can't fault the service. Great content, an app that functions and excellent value for money.' Another said: 'A decent alternative to Netflix. They have a better mix of programming for children and adults. The exclusives like Tulsa King, Yellowjackets or Yellowstone are of higher quality than say Disney's Marvel or Star Wars content and are better critically received.' This more mixed review said: 'Paramount has some great shows but we often have to give up halfway through any episode because it lags and freezes.' While another five-star review said: 'Enjoy the line up of new and old shows on Paramount+. This app is a five-star app. Keep up the good work.'
