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Director Bernard Rose’s 1992 horror, “Candyman,” still feels somewhat like an oddity of its era. A grim poetic tome that feels neither at home with the schlocky ’80s slashers before it or post-modern “Scream” appearing several years later.

The Marvels? Look no further; we have all the details. Her name is Nia DaCosta, and she is just 31 years old and will be premiering on August 27 her new film based on the 1992 urban legend Candyman.The filmmaker is also in charge of directing The Marvels, the sequel to Captain Marvel that will be released in November 2022.

The Marvels? Look no further; we have all the details. Her name is Nia DaCosta, and she is just 31 years old and will be premiering on August 27 her new film based on the 1992 urban legend Candyman.The filmmaker is also in charge of directing The Marvels, the sequel to Captain Marvel that will be released in November 2022.

While many film fans probably didn’t hear Nia DaCosta’s name until it was announced that she is going to direct “The Marvels” (aka “Captain Marvel 2”) for Marvel Studios, the filmmaker was already an exciting up-and-coming filmmaker thanks to her indie breakout, “Little Woods.” And speaking to EW about her career, up to now, and how her first features compare to her upcoming superhero blockbuster, DaCosta might surprise you with why she’s so excited to work with Marvel Studios.

Bassam Tariq, best known for directing Riz Ahmed in “Mogul Mowgli,” is in early talks to direct “Blade” for Marvel Studios, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.Tariq is the fourth person of color to direct a Marvel movie, joining Ryan Coogler, Chloe Zhao and Nia DaCosta.Playwright Stacy Osei-Kuffour, who was a story editor and writer on HBO’s “Watchmen,” will write the script for “Blade” that reboots Marvel’s vampire-hunting hero.Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is attached to

The latest trailer for Candyman has dropped!

Candyman. Candyman. Candyman.

Say his name five times in a mirror, and you’re going to have a bad time. Nia DaCosta‘s “Candyman,” the sequel/update to Bernard Rose‘s 1992 modern horror classic, finally hits theaters at the end of the summer after being delayed three times thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

a teaser from Marvel Studios, which also brought new footage, and a whole slew of dates for the future of the MCU. “The Marvels” will come out on November 11, 2022.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorThough the original “Candyman” came out when she was only 2 years old, it had a big impact on Nia DaCosta. As a kid she would play the game — saying his name in the mirror five times.

EXCLUSIVE: As pre-production ramps up on Captain Marvel 2, Brie Larson looks to have found her next co-star she will square off against as sources tell Deadline, Velvet Buzzsaw‘s Zawe Ashton has been set as the villain in the next installment in the Marvel franchise. Nia DaCosta, who directed the anticipated reboot of Candyman, has been tapped as director on the film.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran creative executive Layne Eskridge has signed a producing deal with Endeavor Content via her recently launched production company POV. Her slate includes projects with writer Abby Ajayi (How To Get Away With Murder), Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, director Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) and writer-producer Brian Chamberlayne (Rush Hour).

Nia DaCosta is one of the most exciting new filmmakers working today. Not only is she coming up under Jordan Peele, who has given her his ringing endorsement as he handed over the reins to the new “Candyman” film, but she’s also recently signed on to helm “Captain Marvel 2,” which is going to give her the chance to helm a billion-dollar franchise film.

Tribeca Film website.To help facilitate the selection process, the Tribeca Film Festival has pulled together a new gaming advisory board, consisting of several big names in the gaming industry.

If you were hoping to see what happens when dumb people say “Candyman” in front of a mirror a bunch of times this Halloween, you’re going to have to wait a little longer or say it on your own to see what happens. Universal and MGM have pushed back the “Candyman” remake to some unspecified time in 2021.

Horror sequel Candyman is the latest Hollywood film to be pushed back and will now arrive next year.

Candyman is the latest movie to face a delay in getting out to the theaters.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAs the news hit social media that star Chadwick Boseman is dead at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, Hollywood is remembering the actor who became a household name when he starred in the title role of the Marvel superhero movie “Black Panther.”Jordan Peele tweeted, “This is a crushing blow.”Fellow director Nia DaCosta wrote, “I’ll miss waiting to see what he does next.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAs the news hit social media that star Chadwick Boseman is dead at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, Hollywood is remembering the actor who became a household name when he starred in the title role of the Marvel superhero movie “Black Panther.”Jordan Peele tweeted, “This is a crushing blow.”Fellow director Nia DaCosta wrote, “I’ll miss waiting to see what he does next.

The future of “Star Wars” is pretty uncertain, at this point. No, Disney isn’t canceling the franchise or anything like that.

Nia DaCosta, the director of the new Candyman reboot, will reportedly take the reins on Marvel‘s forthcoming Captain Marvel sequel.The first movie, which starred Brie Larson as the iconic comic book character, was directed by duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and made $1.13 billion at the global box office.According to Deadline, Marvel chiefs have been taking meetings with prospective directors for the sequel over the past few months and have decided on DaCosta to take over from the pair, directing

Marvel Studios is really taking a conscious step forward to accentuate diversity and equality in their upcoming films, not just with the actors cast but even the crew. With Black Panther's global dominance which also led to a shocking Best Picture nod at the Oscars, Marvel is definitely heading in the right direction.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterFilmmaker Nia DaCosta, director of the highly anticipated horror reimagining of “Candyman,” will direct “Captain Marvel 2” for Marvel Studios, Variety has confirmed.DaCosta replaces Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who helmed 2019’s “Captain Marvel” to a $426.8 million domestic gross, and $1.13 billion worldwide.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: In what is sure to be one of the bigger directing jobs to be taken off the table in recent months, we are hearing that Nia DaCosta, who directed the anticipated reboot of Candyman, has been tapped as director on Marvel’s sequel to Captain Marvel.Disney and Marvel Studios had no comment.DaCosta takes over for Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who directed the first pic to massive box office success.

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One of the most coveted Marvel Studios jobs has been filled and it appears that Nia DaCosta has been picked to helm the upcoming “Captain Marvel 2.” According to Deadline, DaCosta has been chosen to helm the “Captain Marvel” sequel, which was written by “WandaVision” writer Megan McDonnell. The filmmaker takes over the franchise which began with 2019’s $1.13 billion-grossing first film directed by Anne Bowden and Ryan Fleck.

horror series set to return for a new decade is Candyman.Helming the return of the franchise as a co-writer is one of horror’s most exciting new faces: Get Out director Jordan Peele.

Here’s an outstanding new trailer for the upcoming Candyman film from Nia DaCosta. The film is being described as a “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror film of the same name that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighbourhood where the legend began.The new film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Colman Domingo, and Tony Todd and Vanessa Estelle Williams will both reprise their roles from the 1992 original.