'CinemaCon2015': Warner Bros. Presents First 'Point Break' Footage, Reveals Plans for 10 DC films
The Warner Bros. CinemaCon conference showcased a number of films the studio will be releasing in the next year and also previewed one of the most anticipated films of the year, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."
During the conference, Warner Bros. president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman spoke about the company's big successes from 2014 and promised that 2015 would be yet another year filled with triumph.
Among the films that audiences were most excited for included "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," which was the last trailer to be unveiled at the conference. It was also revealed that Warner Bros. had plans on making 10 DC Comics films in the next few years, as well as Harry Potter spinoffs and Lego movies.
"In the coming years, Warner Bros. film activities will be anchored around three franchises: DC, Lego and Fantastic Beasts," Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara said.
"From DC we'll produce at least 10 films between now and 2020, including two next year -- 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', which opens in March, and 'Suicide Squad' which rolls out in August.'"
Tsujihara also added that there were three more Lego films including 'Lego Batman' and a sequel to 'The Lego Movie.'
"And furthering our amazing partnership with J.K Rowling, we're planning at least three films of Fantastic Beasts," he said. "The first film marks Jo's first screenwriting debut and we couldn't be more excited from what we're seeing so far."
Tsujihara also added that unlike other studios, Warner Bros. is continuing to make more films and defying the movie world.
"I defy anyone who is bringing you a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, double-XL male strippers, the Griswold family, a man from U.N.C.L.E, Whitey Bulger, an Entourage, and not one Max, but two: one Mad, and the other a German shepherd," he said, referring to a number of the studio's films.
Once the CEO and president of distribution finished their respective speeches, the conference was handed over to Mario Lopez, who introduced the films and the celebrities that were present, including Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Henry Cavill, Nicholas Hoult, Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Ed Helms, and Christina Applegate.
Among the films that showcased footage for the first time were "Black Mass," "Creed" and "Point Break." Director Scott Cooper introduced "Black Mass" and said Johnny Depp gives one of the most remarkable performances in ages. He said, "It's a performance for the ages given by the remarkable Johnny Depp." Audiences reacted with excitement to the footage, which looks like it could potentially have significant awards possibilities for Depp.
Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler presented "Creed," a spinoff to "Rocky."
"This idea came from my relationship with my father, who was a massive Rocky fan as long as I can remember," Coogler said. "And me and him were really close." The film is not complete and Coogler said he was heading back to the editing room as soon as he finished the conference.
One of the other big highlights was the first "Point Break" footage showcasing an extended wingsuit sequence, which Mario Lopez introduced with much enthusiasm.
"Everyone in this room has become accustomed to the most incredible visual effects in film," Lopez said. "But today what you are about to see has nothing to do with visual effects. It's real. Yup, the real deal. This Christmas, the classic thriller 'Point Break' has been reimagined."
After the trailer, audiences reacted with rapturous applause and cast members Luke Bracey and Teresa Palmer made a short appearance.
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