#JacksonADunn

[lightscamerafilm]

Development of Brightburn Sequel Officially Announced.

A follow-up to the 2019 superhero horror film "Brightburn," produced by James Gunn, is currently under development.

According to Deadline, The H Collective, the production company behind Brightburn, is launching a new subsidiary named H3 Entertainment. This new venture aims to merge the Metaverse, Web3, and AI, establishing a fresh lineup of projects. In light of the increasing concerns about AI's role in Hollywood, H3 Entertainment pledges to value both industry professionals and fans, emphasising ethical tech incorporation. One of the upcoming projects that will integrate these technologies is the Brightburn sequel. As of now, no details about the director, cast, or scriptwriters have been disclosed.

The original Brightburn, directed by David Yarovesky and with James Gunn as a producer, showcased a dark reinterpretation of the classic Superman origin story. The narrative revolves around an extraterrestrial child, Brandon Breyer (portrayed by Jackson A. Dunn), who arrives on Earth and is adopted by a rural couple (played by Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) in the quaint town of Brightburn, Kansas. As Brandon grows and realises his unique powers, he struggles with anger, ultimately unleashing terror on his town and loved ones. Though the film received a mix of reviews, it was a financial success, earning $32 million at the box office with a budget estimated between $6-12 million.

Post the release of Brightburn, hints of a sequel arose, especially after a mid-credit scene featuring a conspiracy theorist, Big T (played by Michael Rooker), discussed the terrors caused by Brightburn and other super-powered beings around the globe. In 2019, Gunn had hinted at sequel talks, stating, “Though I’m committed to Suicide Squad and Guardians for the coming years, we’re exploring the idea of a follow-up.”

Currently, Brightburn can be purchased on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD. There's no official release date for "Brightburn 2" yet.

Article: A. Iqbal

[doomonfilm]

Review : Brightburn (2019)

I’ve always been a sucker for movies about individuals with super powers.  Be it established comic book heroes translated to the screen, or entirely new characters created to tell familiar (and sometimes new) stories, there’s something about these modern-day mythical figures that intrigues in a way that the average story structure cannot.  As a Marvel fan, the ‘What If...?’ realm with the super-powered always fascinated me, as there seemed to be an inherent (but unspoken) ‘moral’ code that went with this level of power.  That’s why I was hooked when the ‘what if Superman was evil?’ premise was presented to me via Brightburn. 

Tori (Elizabeth Banks) and Kyle Brewer (David Denman) are a young couple in Brightburn County, Kansas attempting to start a family, but facing infertility issues along the way.  One night, a mysterious object crashes in the woods on the edge of their farm, and Tori discovers an infant boy among the wreckage, whom she adopts and names Brandon (Jackson A. Dunn).  Over the next ten years, the couple raises Brandon, but as he becomes a young man, everyone begins to take note of changes in Brandon’s behavior, including his obsessive drawing of a symbol and a more aggressive nature.  As secrets that the couple tried to keep from Brandon become unearthed, a change begins to take place in him that nobody can prepare for, putting everyone in danger as Brandon seeks to fulfill his newly-discovered destiny.

Taking a look at the Superman mythos under this lens is refreshing, as other directors (who shall remain unnamed) have done their best to try and make Superman a dark character.  With Superman being such a modern-day folk hero, using him to study the opposite side of the absolute power and nature vs. nurture debates can be stifled, but using a similar character with inverse characteristics allows the examination to occur without many of the pre-conceived opinions and notions present.  Ultimately, it is fertile grounds for debate to toil over whether an alien with powers of this level and a base-level lack of empathy for humans could eventually be shaped and molded into a hero figure, or if his superior nature would always put him at odds with those lesser than.

Though this movie is being marketed as a horror film, I did not find it to be one... I would say it is more of a violent suspense film.  The narrative is not full of twists and turns, but it is not meant to be, as the premise is the primer.  With the information given in the premise, our mind is forced to dwell on the ticking time-bomb that is Brandon, and knowing that he can turn a bad situation infinitely worse in a heartbeat carries the suspense of the film.  Brandon’s tendencies are clearly psychopathic, but seeing as he is not ‘one of us’, it puts the definition of pscyhopathy (in this case) in question... can we truly expect a non-human to value human life the way we do?  Essentially, those in the world of the film (and us as viewers) are held hostage by the hopes that what equates to a pre-pubescent God-figure chooses to regulate his own urges and behaviors, for our sake.

The special effects for this film are pretty impressive... the superhero powers are portrayed effectively, and the violence that Brandon implements is executed well enough to make me watch most of these sequences through my fingers.  The movie is well-shot, and the lighting throughout (especially in the night scenes) ratchets up the tension further.  Color is used wisely throughout the film, as most of it relies on a flat interior, green (read natural) exterior... the two real colorful presences are Tori’s art (possibly to symbolize her as a loving presence), and the red that follows Brandon around (in his costuming/symbolism, the ship hidden in the barn, and the wake of his destruction).  Speaking of Brandon and red, the Brightburn costume design was simple, but wonderful, with the hood/cape combo being a nice touch.  The button in the credits featuring Michael Rooker was also a nice closing point, but for more feelings about that, see the final paragraph.

Jackson A. Dunn and his quite, brooding sense of power he communicates through his stillness and his piercing stare make him a silent monster on the level of Jason Vorhees, only with the skills of Superman in tow... it’s surprising how well the young actor is able to ground his performance, considering most young actors would probably run a bit wild with the character.  Elizabeth Banks has always possessed dynamic range, and her ability to project unconditional motherly love (even in the face of the obvious) plays well.  David Denman plays the powerless dad to a tee, easily communicating a man that is used to being at the head of the power table now at his wit’s end and acting desperately, though trying to hold it together.  Meredith Hagner brings a lighthearted energy to most of her performances, displaying the love of a family member while managing to keep the distance of an Aunt and counselor, keeping her from direct involvement into the problem.  Matt Jones brings his loveable, true-to-life characteristics to his performance, becoming an audience connection point in a film full of the unbelievable.  Emmie Hunter and Becky Washington both play solid shades of those who sense and fear the threat that Brandon is.  Appearances by Michael Rooker, Steve Agee, and other supporting cast round out the world of the film.

For what it’s worth, I really enjoyed Brightburn, but I do hope that it is a standalone project.  While highly entertaining to me, it certainly falls more into the world of the pulp-film or cult-classic more so than the establishment of another ‘cinematic universe’, and hopefully it encourages others to tell similar one-off stories as well, similar to films like Chronicle. 

[thedarkinker]

BRIGHTBURN - Detail - Really enjoyed working on this one, so pumped for the movie! @theposterposse @brightburnmovie! * * @davidyarovesky  #brightburnmovie #jamesgunn  @jacksonadunn #jacksonadunn #brightburn  #elizabethbanks  #posterpossepro #illustration #movieart #instaartist #artistsofinstagram #wacom #madewithawacom #photoshop #alternativemovieposters  #posterdesign #poster #instaartist #fanart #evil #fanart #horor #horrorart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0AgT9BmP0/?igshid=jf570rhhq92j

[photon-nmo]

“Brightburn” is this week’s theme for #Sketchblog www.sketchplease.com #TheArchangelo #archangelocrelencia #artistsoninstagram #procreate #procreateapp #procreateart #procreateartist #brightburn #brandonbreyer #jacksonadunn #davidyarovesky #fanart #superherohorror #antihero #superhero #superman #horrormovie (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByeswEuFQGy/?igshid=84yoiy68fwra

[poetponyofmidgard]

Watching #brightburn wishing #petedavidson had played #BrandonBreyer @brightburnmovie #nooffence #jacksonadunn #recast #tonightsfeature #tuesdayterror #taketheworld #petedavidsonbrightburn @moviequotesandmore @horror__movie__fans @nbcsnl @horrorfanfilms @amazonprimevideo @misquoted @shitmoviegroup @fullcastandcrew @carolinadangerhidalgo https://www.instagram.com/p/B20M4mKJ42A/?igshid=1lfzw3vqpmbni

[elgrimtheelder]

I went to go see Brightburn yesterday. This was a cool horror movie but this movies really suffers from overly revealing trailers. I think I would of liked this movie more if I didn’t know anything about it. Some positives: the all around acting was great, the gore/death scenes were gut wrenching, the movies looked pretty damn good for the budget it had. Some negatives: for a horror movie the jump scares felt kind of weak, the character development of the kid felt rushed and I wished there was more of a emphasis on the reason kid was “activated”. I enjoyed Brightburn and if you’re into gory/slasher horror movies you will probably enjoy it. I’ll give it a 6/10. #brightburn #movie #amc #ElizabethBanks #DavidDenman #JacksonADunn # (at AMC Oakbrook Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByG65ChguKh/?igshid=13rrhz0dkrrpo

[psychodrive-in]

Today at http://psychodrivein.com Brightburn (2019) Brightburn takes the Superman mythos and twists it into a creepy horror film, the origin of a super villain, and an apocalyptic death sentence for the rest of humanity. --- Read more of Nate's review at the link in our profile! #brightburn #jamesgunn #markgunn #briangunn #davidyarovesky #elizabethbanks #daviddenman #jacksonadunn https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDepnSnGDZ/?igshid=1qq596c94uqib

[break-the-stereotype]

I saw Brightburn earlier today and I was a little excited going into the theater because of a recommendation I got from someone! I absolutely loved this movie! It had a great story, great use of violence and gore (some scenes were difficult to watch) and a great performance by lead actor Jackson A. Dunn who played Brandon! Go see Brightburn! It’s basically 12-year-old Superman in a horror movie! . #brightburn #movie #film #jacksonadunn #jacksondunn #superman #clarkkent #redposter #red #horror #horrormovie #horrorfilm #superhero #memorialdayweekend #moviereview #filmreview #instagay https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx22inxBmRZ/?igshid=1b2q3f9f9qpkc

[saltypopcornau]

#BRIGHTBURN - a poster I need!! . . . . . . . . . #movies #movielove #movieblogging #movietrailer #movieposters #moviectitic #filmcritic #hollywood #arthouse #boxoffice #atthemovies #atthecinema #instamovie #moviereview #brightburn #evilsuperman #elizabethbanks #superhero #jacksonadunn #superman https://www.instagram.com/saltypopcornau/p/BvxBNd4FNLZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tsdb0oxgav3w

[ilbuioinsala-blog]

L’ANGELO DEL MALE: BRIGHTBURN di James Gunn (2019). Con @david_denman @elizabethbanks @jacksonadunn ————— In sala dal 13 giugno 2019 ————— Sinossi del film: Cosa succederebbe se un bambino arrivato sulla terra da un altro mondo invece di dimostrarsi un eroe fosse qualcosa di molto più sinistro? Con L’angelo del male: Brightburn, il visionario regista de “I guardiani della galassia” e “Slither”, presenta una stupefacente e rivoluzionaria versione di un genere completamente nuovo: i supereroi horror. . . . #brightburnit #horror #supereroe #horrormovie #jamesgunn #guardianidellagalassia #guardiansofthegalaxy #antimarvel #comicbooknerd #horrorcomics #horrorcomic #horrorcomicbooks #sonypictures #comingsoon2019 #elizabethbanks #daviddenman #jacksonadunn #hollywoodparty #moviegoers #moviegoer #instahorror #instacinema #cinemahorror https://www.instagram.com/p/BvtwhzZFfVr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19z28e5628wsb

[thedarkinker]

WIP - Another back burner image, early stages. Think this one's gonna be fun! 🔥 * * * #brightburn brightburnmovie #jamesgunn #sony #sonypictures #supervillain #villain #darkhero #superman #antihero #red #fire #flames #art #artwork #jacksonadunn  #geekarts #visualart #creativearts #wacom #posterpossepro  #madewithwacom #cintiq #adobe https://www.instagram.com/p/BxP9bvAh6cB/?igshid=pdqcrv7rponj

[gqtmovies]

Don’t go alone. The first horror movie of the summer lands in theaters on May 24. Watch the final trailer for Brightburn now. Starring Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones, and Meredith Hagner.

[thehipsterzombiejointexperience]

#RepostPlus @spdrmnkyxxiii - - - - - - My money's on Superman. Let's be honest. Homelander and Brandon are ruthless. But Injustice Superman is on another level! #Superman #homelander #Brandonbreyer @henrycavill @toni.starr @jacksonadunn https://www.instagram.com/p/B07FHmHj9Rs/?igshid=1w5z6sfhb0lod

[terrence-jameson-beats]

So, when sunday comes around, it'll be one year since the release of the movie Brightburn. And while the art cover itself has been made a good few month (shout out to @luisrdesigns for making it BTW), I feel like the release date for the film would be perfect to release the song. Sure, the song might not be as good a vocal quality as my other tracks, I feel as though I don't have a chance to re-record and re-master my vocals due to the lockdown. So this song has me rapped from the perspective of the movie's antagonist Brandon Breyer (@jacksonadunn), along with mentions of characters and events from the film. Because of this, I must put a firm spoiler alert for anybody that wishes to see Brightburn, but haven't had the chance to yet. But as of now, I hope you guys like the cover art. I will make another post at some point on the day the song is finally released. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAcv7V8FCR1/?igshid=1u51anjk2z2eb

[outhouseofhorror]

The movie that proves #LexLuthor right - psycho #Superboy is creepy and terrifying - movie has great horror moments and does not hold back - not a movie for kids at all - the anti-Marvel and DC film - horror fans don't miss out on this one #OoH #Brightburn #2019 #director #DavidYarovesky #actor #ElizabethBanks #DavidDenmen #JacksonADunn #FridayNightHorrorShow #MeetUp #shareAMC #AMCMovieWatcher #AMCStubsAList #AMCGeorgetown14 #AMCTheatres #TGIF #FridayNightMovie #ilovehorrormovies #OpeningWeekend — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2HCwZYh

[therealmrpositive]

Brightburn (2019)

In today’s review, I examine if all those ideals that superheroes fight for hold up today, as I take a #positive look at the tale of a hero In 2019’s dark origin story, Brightburn#ElizabethBanks #DavidDenman #JacksonADunn #MattJones #MeredithHagner

The origins of superheroes usually follow the same outline, a child grows up, gets powers, uses that powers for good. That’s the best-case scenario for us humans, an invaluable trump card against crime… but is it the way it would have played out? In 2019, a horror film examined what would happen if the blessed child doesn’t put humanity’s best interests before his own, and the nightmarish…