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EJ Moreno

Disney+ teams with Kenny Ortega for new YA Phantom of the Opera adaptation

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Disney+ wants to bring the timeless tale of The Phantom of the Opera to a new generation. Deadline reports the studio is working on “a YA movie reimagination” of the classic 1909 novel titled Phantom. At the time of writing, no actors are attached to the roles. This adaptation comes from Disney Branded Entertainment and […]

Beetlejuice sequel conjures $145 million global box office opening

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The spooky season is starting early and strong, with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice making scary good money during its opening weekend. Labelled as “the first event film of the fall,” the Warner Bros. production brought in $110 million domestically, well above industry projections. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice didn’t play as well overseas, though, only bringing in $35 million from […]

Marvel’s Nova series will be inspired by Battlestar Galactica & Star Trek

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Since the Nova Corps was introduced into the MCU, fans have been waiting for the inevitable Nova project, and while it seems there’s still some time until we get to see it, Marvel exec Brad Winderbaum is giving fans some brief insight into the development process. Speaking to Phase Zero, Winderbaum teased fans a bit […]

Luca Guadagnino reportedly tapped for new DC movie Sgt. Rock

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Luca Guadagnino isn’t afraid of adaptations, having remade the cult classic Suspiria, but his next project could take him in a new direction: comic book adaptations. Nexus Point News reports that Guadagnino is in talks with DC Studios to team up for a film version of Sgt. Rock. The report notes that the filmmaker will […]

Ewan McGregor and Matthew McConaughey join the Hal Jordan casting rumour mill for DC’s Lanterns

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If someone with the comic book pedigree of Josh Brolin doesn’t answer your cosmic call to play a Green Lantern, who else do you approach? That’s the conversation at DC Studios right now as they hunt for their Hal Jordan for the HBO series Lanterns. As we reported, the studio is looking to cast Josh […]

Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen board JonBenét Ramsey series

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For decades, the case has rocked the true crime world, and now Hollywood will take a deep dive into the JonBenét Ramsey case. It’s confirmed that Paramount+ will home the limited series, which will see Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as JonBenét’s parents, Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey. Titled JonBenét Ramsey at the time of […]

Elphaba soars high in new Wicked trailer

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“The magical world of Oz, where you can expect the unexpected.” Something wicked is coming, and we have a new look at the upcoming musical event. John Chu’s Wicked will be a must-see film this Thanksgiving season, and we’ve got a new in-depth look at its wickedly wild delights. Check out the new trailer below… After […]

Anya Taylor-Joy believes she’s a perfect fit for Elsa in a live-action Frozen

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Anya Taylor-Joy knows her icy good looks can get her far, but could they bring her to Arendelle? During a recent interview, Taylor-Joy says she’s got the world of Frozen on her mind, even staking her claim to play a live-action version of the iconic Elsa. Speaking with Vogue Hong Kong, the actress declares her […]

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula sets ‘Season 666’ for Shudder debut this October

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The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula is back for its latest season, Season 666. The sixth season will see contestants battle for a $100,000 grand prize, a headlining spot on a world tour, and the coveted Dragula crown. The Next Drag Super Monster will be a ten-episode season described as “bigger, bloodier, and more brutal.” Per Variety, […]