Believe it or not, but it’s been close to a decade since the release of SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS, and the third installment of the franchise has stalled again and again during that time.
As it stands now, the film is set to be directed by Dexter Fletcher (ROCKETMAN) and is currently slated for a December 22, 2021 release, but I’m not about to hold my breath.
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe now behind him, Robert Downey Jr. has obviously learned a little something after working with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige all that time. During a keynote panel at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, Robert Downey Jr. and producer Susan Downey spoke of their plans to expand the SHERLOCK HOLMES franchise into its own cinematic universe.
“At this point, we really feel that there is not a mystery-verse built out anywhere, and Conan Doyle is the definitive voice in that arena, I think, to this day,” Downey Jr. said. “So to me, why do a third movie if you’re not going to be able to spin off into some real gems of diversity and other times and elements?” Susan Downey added, “We think there’s an opportunity to build it out more. Spin-off characters from a third movie, to see what’s going on in the television landscape, to see what Warner Media is starting to build out, things with HBO and HBO Max.” The Downey’s compared their decade at Marvel Studios to something of a “master class,” and as Robert Downey Jr. was there from the very beginning, he’s got a unique perspective into what went on behind the scenes to create one of the biggest cinematic universes of all-time.
Beyond the third installment of the SHERLOCK HOLMES franchise, we don’t know of any further SHERLOCK projects in development, but if Robert Downey Jr. is right, the next film could offer us a peek into how the franchise plans to expand beyond the exploits of Holmes (Downey Jr.) and Watson (Jude Law).
Home Alone vs Home Alone 2: Lost in New York- Face Off
The pantheon of great Christmas movies was changed forever in 1990 with the release of the seminal film, Home Alone. Written By John Hughes, Directed by Chris Columbus, and scored by John Williams, the talent behind the camera is just legendary. And, in front of the screen, you have child actor Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, who is the undeniable centre of the film—an impressive feat for a 10-year-old!
He’s surrounded by an all-star cast including, Catherine O’Hera and John Heard as Kevin’s parents, and Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern as the iconic buglers the Wet Bandits! The film captured audiences and critics alike who fell for the lovable Kevin and the lengths he goes to, to protect his home. Not only was it well received by audiences and critics alike, the film would go on to make $476.7 million worldwide!
It was quickly followed by its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which sees Kevin end up in the big apple after a mix-up at the airport. Many familiar faces from the first film return and they are joined by newcomers Brenda Fricker as the pigeon lady Kevin meets, and also a scene stealing comedic performance by Tim Curry as the Plaza’s concierge. The film would end up being the 3rd highest grossing film of the year and become a permanent franchise for Fox.
But when forced to go toe-to-toe against each other, which film can set the better trap? Watch out for any falling bricks folks, it’s time we – FACE OFF!
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