The True Story Behind Peacock’s Those About to Die

[ad_1] In Peacock’s Those About to Die, viewers will find a sprawling story rooted in the real history of Ancient Rome, at a time when chariot racers were celebrities, betting taverns ruled the underworld, and an Emperor sought to secure his dynasty’s place in history. The show’s massive cast of characters, led by Anthony Hopkins as… Continue reading The True Story Behind Peacock’s Those About to Die

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Inside How Peacock’s Those About to Die Brought Ancient Rome to Life

[ad_1] The new Peacock series Those About to Die is rooted in one of the most studied and dramatized historical eras ever: the age of Ancient Rome. Beginning in 79 AD, during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (Anthony Hopkins), the series depicts Rome at a crucial point in its history, a time when the empire’s future is… Continue reading Inside How Peacock’s Those About to Die Brought Ancient Rome to Life

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Twisters Cast on Prepping for Hardest, Most Intense Scenes

[ad_1] Watch the trailers for Twisters and it’s very easy to imagine all the fun that stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, and Glen Powell had running from faux storms in Oklahoma during the production of the movie in the summer of 2023. But what’s also true is that making a big summer blockbuster can be really stressful:… Continue reading Twisters Cast on Prepping for Hardest, Most Intense Scenes

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Oral History of Bryan Fuller’s Amazing Screw-On Head SYFY Pilot

[ad_1] When someone utters the hallowed name of “Mike Mignola,” the thing that invariably comes to mind is Hellboy — and for good reason. The paranormal investigator with devilish horns and a dependable love of cigars is, without a doubt, the most successful (not to mention popular) of all Mignola’s comic book creations. Case in point:… Continue reading Oral History of Bryan Fuller’s Amazing Screw-On Head SYFY Pilot

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Two Pompeii Victims Were Actually Killed by an Earthquake

[ad_1] In Peacock’s new Roman gladiator series from executive producer Roland Emmerich, Those About to Die, the games aren’t the only cause of death on screen. Toward the middle of the season, Mount Vesuvius erupts, destroying the nearby cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, sending refugees flooding into Rome, and killing tens of thousands. The vast majority… Continue reading Two Pompeii Victims Were Actually Killed by an Earthquake

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Alex Garland Explains Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Film Annihilation

[ad_1] Writer/director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War) knew a lot of folks weren’t going to understand everything about his 2018 film Annihilation (now streaming on Peacock).  “Nothing really matters except being true to the film,” Garland told SYFY WIRE around the film’s release. “I’ve been working in film for about 20 years, and I’ve basically learned that… Continue reading Alex Garland Explains Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Film Annihilation

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Everything to Know About Nobody Sequel with Bob Odenkirk

[ad_1] Nobody was expecting Nobody (stream it here on Peacock!) to make such an action splash when the small-budget fightin’ flick punched well above its weight at the beleaguered post-COVID box office in early 2021. Starring Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul veteran Bob Odenkirk and sharing plenty of creative DNA with its better-known John Wick… Continue reading Everything to Know About Nobody Sequel with Bob Odenkirk

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Hidden Horrors of Peacock: The Horror Warfare of Dog Soldiers

[ad_1] When we think about director Neil Marshall and horror films, we usually think about The Descent, his modern classic of claustrophobia and mayhem following a group of female cavers attacked by hideous subterranean monsters. It’s been almost 20 years since that film arrived and cemented its place as one of the best horror films of… Continue reading Hidden Horrors of Peacock: The Horror Warfare of Dog Soldiers

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