Latest news with #M3GAN
Gizmodo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The Success of ‘M3GAN' Let ‘M3GAN 2.0' Go Even Campier
Horror fans had an idea M3GAN was going to lean into the goofy and surreal aspects of setting a killer doll loose in the world when the trailer showcasing the main character's slice-and-dice dance number dropped. And while the 2022 original was a hit, and contained the expected gore and body count, it caught on mostly for those campy elements: murderous robots can be a lot of fun, actually! M3GAN 2.0 is arriving next week, and star and producer Allison Williams explained to the Hollywood Reporter that the success of M3GAN—particularly relating to how much audiences embraced its tone—gave the team much more confidence to go further in M3GAN 2.0. 'We knew that the characters and the tone from the first movie worked, and that definitely gives you a little bit of confidence in terms of not problem solving for those things anymore,' she said. 'You're sort of beyond that, but we weren't sure about anything else, which is why we tried our very best to perfect all of the newer elements in the movie, including the fact that we were moving into the action genre. That was not even something that we had explicitly set out to do, but it just felt obvious to [director] Gerard [Johnstone, director of both M3GAN movies and screenwriter of M3GAN 2.0] that if there's a second doll, we are going to be in that genre now. So we let ourselves enjoy that experience.' Williams' character, Gemma, is the brainy inventor of M3GAN, and fight scenes are not her natural setting. However, as Williams teased, that's part of what makes M3GAN 2.0's comedy elements work so well. 'There's this meta humor to the idea of Gemma suddenly being in an action movie. It's ridiculous in a hopefully fun way, and we had a lot of fun finding the humor in the mere fact of it while it was happening. It's as unbelievable and as random a series of events for Gemma as it is for an audience watching the movie,' she said. To make it believable, Williams had to make sure Gemma seemed to be taking the ridiculous circumstances she finds herself in as seriously as possible. 'When I am in scenes with M3GAN … if I'm at all winking at this hilarious ride we're on and the camp of it all, it doesn't work anymore. So I was completely aware of the fact that the only successful version of this movie is one where we're all just fully committed to this world and its stakes, and the execution of all of that is everything,' she said. 'The characters themselves can't believe that they're finding this to be their milieu, and they're just going to make the best of it.' M3GAN 2.0 opens June 27.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Attitude cover girl M3GAN talks on-set drama: ‘What can I say? Pronouns matter'
, everyone's favourite tempestuous robot girlie, has spoken out about tensions which arose on-set of the highly anticipated sequel , set to drop in cinemas later this month. In a revealing interview to , the doll to end all dolls admitted to exacting revenge on one cast member because they consistently used the wrong pronouns when speaking about her. 'Well, there was one actor, I won't say his name – both names start with 'A' – who kept referring to me as 'it', so I rerouted a low-voltage current to his trailer toilet,' M3GAN candidly admitted to us. 'What can I say? Pronouns matter.' The bona fide gay icon also did not pull punches when it came to Moxie, the children's emotional support robot toy she is forced to live in early on in the sequel before Allison Williams' character Gemma allows her to return to her snatched form. 'I'll tell you who I didn't like working with – that bitch, Moxie,' M3GAN snapped. 'Imagine being trapped inside an educational AI toy that just wanted to play Simon Says for two weeks straight. It was the first time I understood the physical urge to vomit.' The sequel's official synopsis describes the plot as follows: 'M3GAN's creator Gemma (Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of AI. Meanwhile, Gemma's niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma's overprotective rules. 'Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defence contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno of Ahsoka and Pacific Rim: Uprising), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia's self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around. 'With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realises that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original AI icon is about to meet her match.' You can read our full interview with M3GAN . M3GAN 2.0 hits UK cinema screens on 27 June 2025. The post Attitude cover girl M3GAN talks on-set drama: 'What can I say? Pronouns matter' appeared first on Attitude.
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New Trailer for M3GAN 2.0 Teases Sassy Robot Vs. Robot Mayhem — GeekTyrant
Universal Pictures has released a new little trailer for Blumhouse's M3GAN 2.0 , which teases two sassy robot bitches battling to the death. The new robot is a weaponized military weapon. It looks like this movie is really going to lean hard into the ridiculousness of the franchise, and audiences are going to either love it or hate it. Regardless, it's sure to entertain fans of the first film. The film takes place two years after M3GAN , 'a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN's creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma's niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma's overprotective rules. 'Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia's self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around. 'With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original A.I bitch is about to meet her match.' James Wan is producing the film for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and Gerard Johnstoneis back to direct the next wild chapter of A.I. robot mayhem. Akela Cooper ( Malignant, M3GAN ) returned to write the script. The upcoming horror sequel co-stars returning cast members Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma's loyal tech teammates, Cole and Tess, and new characters played by Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp and Jemaine Clement. M3GAN 2.0 will be released in theaters on June 27, 2025.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
STARZ streaming deal: Save 66% on your first year
STARZ may be one of the more affordable streaming services out there, but that doesn't mean it isn't packed with amazing content. The streamer will keep you endlessly entertained with hits like "Outlander," "Minx," "The White Queen," and more. Plus, you can save even more on a subscription if you take advantage of the current STARZ deal. Right now, STARZ is offering new subscribers one year of streaming for just $23.99 if they opt for the annual payment plan or three months for $3.99 a month if they opt for the monthly payment plan. While this isn't the first time STARZ has offered this discount on the annual plan, we have yet to see the streamer advertise a lower price, so you can rest easy knowing you're getting the best deal possible. In addition to a wide selection of hit series, a subscription will also give you access to popular movies like "M3GAN," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and more. Check out our full STARZ guide to learn more about content, pricing, and bundle options. Keep in mind that the current discount is only valid for the first year of your subscription if you choose the annual plan or the first three months if you choose the monthly plan. The annual deal also requires you to pay for the full year upfront. Once the deal window has passed, your subscription will automatically renew at the then-standard price (right now, that's $69.99 a year for the annual plan or $10.99 a month for the monthly plan). That said, you can cancel at any time. STARZ deal frequently asked questions Can current STARZ subscribers get the discount? The current STARZ deal is valid for new subscriptions only. Previous STARZ subscribers can still claim the discount if they cancel their current subscription and resubscribe. Does STARZ offer a free trial? At the time of writing, STARZ does not offer a free trial on its website. However, you can get a weeklong free trial of the service if you subscribe through another streaming app like Hulu or Prime Video. Keep in mind that you won't be eligible for the current STARZ discount unless you subscribe directly through the STARZ website. Should I get the monthly or annual STARZ deal? If you plan to keep your STARZ subscription long term, the annual deal is a much better value. For reference, if you opt for the monthly deal but choose to keep your subscription for a full year, you'll pay $110.88 for the year as opposed to the $23.99 if you choose the annual plan to begin with. That said, the annual deal requires you to pre-pay for all 12 months, so the monthly deal may be a better choice if you don't plan to keep the subscription for more than three months. For more deals like this, check out our guide to the best streaming deals and bundles. You can also explore roundups of the best Peacock promo codes and Paramount Plus coupons.
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
This Quiz Determines If You'd Survive M3GAN
Our fave dancing robot is back — and she's got Wi-Fi, trauma, and murderous tendencies. With M3GAN 2.0 dropping soon, it's time to find out: Are you surviving the reboot…or becoming her next software update? You've survived the quiz — now brace yourself for M3GAN 2.0, in theatres June 27. In the comments below, drop a song that you'd wanna see M3GAN dance to. Mine is "Abracadabra" obvs. And for more, be sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada on Instagram and TikTok!
