KONG: SKULL ISLAND

Jordan Vogt-Roberts-directed Kong: Skull Island shoots down all preconceived notions of a “reimagining” and delivers a wildly entertaining adventure that is equal parts action-packed, silly, and fantastically bonkers.

An action/adventure story centered on King Kong’s origins.

An action/adventure story centered on King Kong’s origins.

As Comic-Con nears, fanboys and fangirls are on high alert about events and panels headed to San Diego. The most recent additions include Luc Besson’s sci-fi epic Valerian, Kong: Skull Island, and TV’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..

Like a cinematic cherry on top of the treat that is this cast, Kong: Skull Island has cast John Goodman as the leader of the ill-fated expedition to the giant ape’s home turf.

Sources say that the move is to set the foundation for an eventual cinematic universe pitting the king of the apes versus the king of the monsters, otherwise known as Godzilla.

Victor Von Doom is setting sail for fantastic creatures.

After helping reboot Jurassic Park‘s franchise, Universal has brought in Connolly to polish the prequel about King Kong’s home island.

Follows a team of explorers setting off to the unknown Skull Island, where they encounter 8th wonder of the world King Kong and a slew of strange new creatures and mysteries.

The “Birdman” star may Legendary’s new film about Hollywood’s favorite gorilla.

J.K. Simmons is taking a crack at King Kong’s origin story.

Logline: Kept under wraps, but deals with King Kong’s origins on Skull Island.