It’s been nearly 10 years since Josh Trank‘s “Chronicle,” the sci-fi hit that launched his career, now-disgraced screenwriter Max Landis‘ career and boosted the viability of actors like Dane DeHaan and Micheal B. Jordan. “Chronicle” sequel ideas were thrown around at the time and discussed over the years, but no film materialized. The success of the film quickly shot Trank onto the A-list, and its success convinced the studio to allow him to reboot “Fantastic Four” and landed him a “Star Wars” film; the latter of which he would eventually exit following allegations of troublesome behavior on the set of the aforementioned Marvel movie.

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Back in 2012, the world was introduced to the name Josh Trank in a big, big way, thanks in no small part to the box office success of his found-footage superhero film, “Chronicle.” With a small budget and a ton of creativity, Trank and his cast and crew were able to create a film that still ranks as one of the better superhero films of the last decade. And that success opened up a lot of doors for the young filmmaker.

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Yesterday, a truly brutal report from The Daily Beast outlined multiple instances of sexual assault, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and misconduct against screenwriter Max Landis. If you haven’t taken the time to read it, it’s well worth your time. Be warned, however, the report goes into great detail and is filled with horrible first-hand accounts of assault. Well, in the hours since that article landed, people are beginning to come out against Landis, with the fallout proving to be pretty massive.

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As the arrival of “X-Men: Apocalypse”(read our review) this week reminds us, superheroes are still the dominant story in the blockbuster world. Sure, “Jurassic World” and “Furious 7” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” might have outgrossed any superhero film last year, but if anyone thought that meant that the genre was on the way out, they’ve been proven wrong in 2016: ‘Apocalypse’ is the fourth superhero pic in as many months, and the three previous ones have taken over $2.5 billion between them.

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Josh Trank Says He Had A "Fantastic Version" Of 'Fantastic Four,' Max Landis Reflects On 'Chronicle' & Blockbuster Films

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Ranked: The 25 Most Memorable Moments In Superhero Movies

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Contest Giveaway: 3 DVD Copies Of 'Chronicle'

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Discuss: After 'Project X,' 'Chronicle' & Universal's $5 Million Retool Of 'Ouija' Is Low-Budget The New Mega-Budget?

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Director Josh Trank Discusses His Found-Footage Film 'Chronicle' & His Concerns About Doing A Sequel

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In Theaters: 'The Woman in Black' Will Hope To 'Chronicle' A 'Big Miracle'

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Why 'Chronicle' Is A Step In The Right Direction (Again) For Hollywood Genre Pics & Tentpoles-In-The-Making

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Review: Teens & Superpowers Are A Volatile Mix In Refreshing & Clever 'Chronicle'

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Watch: Teens Have Fun With Their Powers, Explore The Unknown In 2 Clips From 'Chronicle'

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New Clip, Trailer, Poster & Pic From Teen Superhero Film 'Chronicle' Continues To Intrigue

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New Posters For 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,' 'Hunger Games,' 'The Dictator,' 'Chronicle' & 'The Expendables 2' Arrive

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