After reviving the Rocky franchise in 2015 with the acclaimed spinoff Creed, filmmaker Ryan Coogler has opted against a return to the series — and another reunion with his Fruitvale Station and Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan — passing on directing duties on Creed II. (flickeringmyth.com)
Taking over directing duties from Christopher McQuarrie and also sharing screenplay credit, Edward Zwick (The Last Samurai, Blood Diamond) does little to revive a résumé that has been on a downslide for some time. (dvdizzy.com)
When: October 11th Why: The first «Machete» wasn't nearly as entertaining as its gonzo premise suggested, but with Robert Rodriguez taking over full directing duties for the sequel, there's a part of me that really wants «Machete Kills» to fulfill that potential, especially with a rumored third installment («Machete Kills Again... In Space!») (blog.bullz-eye.com)