I’ve expressed my hesitance over The Wachowskis’ upcoming film, Jupiter Ascending, since the film’s trailers began to trickle out. While the film looks absolutely amazing (as we’ve come to expect from the sibling duo), the plot doesn’t seem to carry the same weight. As always, it’s better to be cautious rather than outright dismissive, especially when the two leads are Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis. Apparently, not all is well for the production as Jupiter Ascending has been delayed from its July 18th release to February 6th, 2015.
Warner Bros. has pushed the film back almost seven months due to extra post-production time needed for the film’s visual effects. While it’s unfortunate to delay a film so close to its release, it’s ultimately a better decision on behalf of WB and The Wachowskis if they felt the CGI wasn’t up to snuff, considering how CGI-heavy the film will be. In years past, February was a slow month for films, but considering how extremely well The Lego Movie performed this year, it could potentially be an untapped well of film success, especially for a summer blockbuster not releasing in the summer.
[via Collider]