ASTEROID CITY arrives on Digital August 11 and Blu-ray and DVD August 15

Jason Schwartzman (The French Dispatch, The Grand Budapest Hotel), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow, Jojo Rabbit), and Tom Hanks (Elvis, News of the World) star in the “hilarious and joyful” (GQ) comedy ASTEROID CITY, available to own with all-new bonus content on Digital on August 11, 2023 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 15, 2023 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Written and directed by seven-time Oscar® nominee Wes Anderson (Isle of Dogs, Moonrise Kingdom), ASTEROID CITY on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD showcases brand-new featurettes with exclusive talent and filmmaker interviews that dive deeper into the film’s unique characters, story, and themes of community and curiosity, lifting the curtain on Anderson’s extraordinary vision.

Alamo Drafthouse Announces Immersive Pop-Up For Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City"

At a gala sneak preview event last night in lower Manhattan, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and visionary director Wes Anderson lifted the curtain on a faithful recreation of ASTEROID CITY. The cinema-eatery’s lobby and bar were unrecognizable after being transformed into the titular town for a unique, immersive experience. Guests arrived at an entryway fully wrapped in art from the film before exploring the sights of ASTEROID CITY, including a replica of the Arid Plains Meteorite, an alien-themed gift shop, an Asteroid Day-themed bar, a costume display, and multiple photo opportunities that pulled them into Wes Anderson’s vision of the fantastical desert town. This one-of-a-kind experience is free and open to the public from June 13th to June 26th. ASTEROID CITY opens at Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn on June 16th before expanding to locations across the country on June 23rd. Tickets are available now at drafthouse.com.

The Isle of Dogs Movie Poster is a Work of Art

In a world of massive Hollywood movies, it's surprising how many marketing departments leave their key poster art in the hands of crazed, would-be photoshop artists who think cutting and pasting a series of images with ridiculous proportion disparity = MEGA EXCITEMENT for prospective movie goers. For all of us raised with beautiful, hand painted posters, there have been many tears. Leave it to Wes Anderson to demand something more.

Funko's Legacy Collection: Fantastic Mr. Fox Action Figures

We used to say Funko were the undisputed masters of turning absolutely ANYTHING we love in pop culture into an adorable little plastic POP! vinyl figure...often with a little waggley head that fills an irresistibly cute quota for the rest of our lives. Now, they've been adding a new title to their impressive resume...DREAM MAKERS! While Fantastic Mr.Fox action figures may not have been on the "must have" list of a lot of collectors, this is a surefire way to ensure the world takes notice! ...and it just might be the toy line you never knew you wanted, but now need...very...badly.

Bill Murray and the SloMo Walk

The next time you ask Bill Murray for an autograph (happens all the time), you might get something like this, instead.


New {fake} Trailer from David Walton Smith on Vimeo.

All slomo done on set..not in post. Legends, all. Thanks to Badassdigest.

The Moonrise Kingdom Fan Art Contest

On behalf of its acclaimed summertime hit, Focus Features has announced a NEW design contest timed to its award campaign in support of Wes Anderson's MOONRISE KINGDOM!

Building off of the spontaneous outpouring of fan art arriving throughout the theatrical campaign, Focus has encouraged fans to share their artistic talents once again by designing an awards-season advertisement ("For Your Consideration") for a chance to win a $500 prize and placement in Focus' ongoing awards campaign. Submissions are due by Monday, November 26th and winners will be announced on Friday, November 30th.

Wes Anderson is Right Behind You

Listen...I know it has been a dizzying year and you are still coming off the high from The Avengers while awaiting Dark Knight Rises, Amazing Spider-Man and THE HOBBIT....but all this time, Wes Anderson has been standing right behind you, patiently waiting to show you his new film as you giggle snort about Hulk smashing Loki. Fine...fine...you love Wes and NOW that you know his latest film Moonrise Kingdom is in theaters, you will seek out the nearest indie theater and commence dorky grin #213 for the allotted period of time. Yes? Some of you still look confused and are embarrassed to say you didn't even know Wes had a new movie dropping. Never fear. We'll have you up to speed in minutes.

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, MOONRISE KINGDOM tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore -- and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. Bruce Willis plays the local sheriff. Edward Norton is a Khaki Scout troop leader. Bill Murray and Frances McDormand portray the young girl's parents. The cast also includes Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as the boy and girl AKA best cast ever & thank you.


















In love, yes? In "select" theaters now means we have to seek out this movie with great vigor...so good luck with that...but now you've seen enough of the movie that you can make up the rest in your mind if you live too far. I expect to see crayon depictions of your favorite scenes on your facebooks. Either way, happy hunting.

Wes Anderson's God of War

With all the insanity surrounding San Diego Comic Con, its nice to be able to write about plain ole' geeky stuff outside of that show's reach. Case in point...Gamervision...my current saviors..have just released a fake movie trailer bringing the hit video game God of War to the big screen....as envisioned by Wes Anderson. My God..there's brilliance here. I know they didn't make it just for me, but amid the stress of putting together press ops for 2 websites at the biggest show in the world, I can't thank them enough for a great laugh.



And just for kicks..and because you may not have seen it...here's Wes Anderson's Spider-Man

Wes Anderson's Spider-Man

This is the moment where I yell DAMNIT for being so lazy. The second we read that Wes was on the list of directors they really wanted to take over, I was laughing myself stupid-er over the thought of what they would look like. I'd concieved a short film version done in one continuous shot with the camera constantly moving. YouTube movifier PrussianSunsets had another idea...