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A Spoiler-Filled Discussion of ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
A Spoiler-Filled Discussion of ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
A Spoiler-Filled Discussion of ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
We always knew they were coming back. After all, what epic, era-defining blockbuster doesn’t get a sequel in this day and age? None. And Independence Day truly was one of the biggest movies of the 1990s, both in terms of grosses (it was the top earner of 1996, both home and abroad) and scope, with mile-wide UFOs descending on our planet, wiping out our most treasured landmarks, and trying to eradicate our species. A few brave heroes fought back and saved our world from extinction and now, 20 years later, most of them return to fight a new alien menace in Independence Day: Resurgence (except for Will Smith, he was busy). A cast of familiar faces (Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman) and newcomers (Liam
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Review: The Aliens Are Back
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Review: The Aliens Are Back
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Review: The Aliens Are Back
Like so many Hollywood blockbusters these days, Independence Day: Resurgence ends with a beginning. Before the dust has settled on the final conflict, the next conflict is already set in motion. Rather than tying a bow around the previous two hours of planet-leveling carnage, Resurgence immediately begins teasing another sequel.
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Extended Trailer
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Extended Trailer
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Extended Trailer
The trend in trailers right now is to make things shorter. Teasers for trailers. Vines for teasers for trailers. Even full-length trailers on YouTube now often start with a five-second tease of the trailer you are about to watch five seconds later. It’s hard to conceive of ways content can be chopped any smaller, but studios keep finding ways.
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Eyes Maika Monroe, Zendaya for Lead
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Eyes Maika Monroe, Zendaya for Lead
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Eyes Maika Monroe, Zendaya for Lead
James Cameron originally intended to direct Alita: Battle Angel himself, but a few years and plans for four more Avatar sequels later, and the director is just a bit too busy to helm the manga adaptation himself. As announced last year, Robert Rodriguez will now direct the project with Cameron executive producing, and it looks like things are picking up as a few talented young women are being eyed for the leading role.
Surprise, Here’s the ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Trailer!
Surprise, Here’s the ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Trailer!
Surprise, Here’s the ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Trailer!
Surprise! 20th Century Fox has delivered the first full trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence (not related to Toho’s Godzilla: Resurgence, unfortunately) a wee bit earlier than previously planned. The trailer was going to debut in front of Star Wars: The Force Awakens later this week, but early Christmas has come early, and our ol’ alien pals are back.
First 'Independence Day 2' Synopsis Revealed
First 'Independence Day 2' Synopsis Revealed
First 'Independence Day 2' Synopsis Revealed
Independence Day helped define the modern summer blockbuster and earned Will Smith the nickname Mr. July (for a while, anyway). It’s easy to forget that there was a time when summer movies weren’t always superhero flicks and action movies and disasterpieces. And now the man who gave us Independence Day is back again with Independence Day 2, the long-awaited, long-developing sequel which will finally arrive in theaters next summer. We know who’s in it, but what is it about, exactly?

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