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Disney+ picks up new Goosebumps series

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Disney+ is looking to add some chills to its line-up, with the streaming service snapping up the upcoming live-action Goosebumps series with a 10-episode order. Based on R. L. Stine’s beloved book series, the new show will follow “a group of five high schoolers who unleash supernatural forces upon their town and must all work […]

The CW gives pilot orders to Gotham Knights, Supernatural and Walker spinoffs

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The CW may soon have to make room for another DC show in its schedule, with the network granting a pilot order to Gotham Knights, a potential Bat-Family series from Batwoman executive producers Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux and story editor Natalie Abrams. Gotham Knights is being produced by Berlanti Productions, but is unrelated to […]

Halsey to make acting debut alongside Sydney Sweeney in National Anthem

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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Halsey is set to make her acting debut in Bron Studios’ National Anthem, starring alongside Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell), Simon Rex (Red Rocket), Toby Huss (Dickinson), Gavin Maddox Bergman, Harriet Sansom Harris (Desperate Housewives) and newcomer Derek Hinkey. The feature directorial debut of Tony Tost (Damnation), National Anthem “revolves […]

Roland Emmerich says Marvel, DC and Star Wars are ruining the movie industry

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Given the unprecedented popularity of superhero movies in recent years, it’s not unusual for a respected filmmaker such as Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Denis Villenueve and even The Dark Knight trilogy helmer Christopher Nolan to pop up with some comments bemoaning the negative impact of said films on the movie industry. But, it seems, they’re […]

Presumed Innocent series in the works from J.J. Abrams and David E. Kelley

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TV titans J.J. Abrams and David E. Kelley are set to team for a limited series adaptation of Scott Turow’s legal thriller novel Presumed Innocent, which was previously brought to the big screen by director Alan J. Pakula with the 1990 Harrison Ford film. Kelley, whose TV work includes the likes of Ally McBeal, Boston […]

Peggy wields the shield in Marvel’s Captain Carter trailer

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Following her fan favourite appearance in last year’s Marvel’s What If…? animated series, Peggy Carter now finds herself a woman out of time in Marvel’s comic book universe this March with the launch of the brand new comic book series Captain Carter. Written by Jamie McKelvie with art from Marika Cresta (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra), […]

J.J. Abrams and Stephen King reuniting for Billy Summers limited series

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Having collaborated on 11.22.63, Castle Rock, and Lisey’s Story, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is teaming with Stephen King once again, this time for a limited series adaptation of the author’s latest bestseller, the crime novel Billy Summers. Published back in August of last year, Billy Summers revolves around the titular character, a hitman and former […]

Netflix announces Bastard!!: Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy anime series

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Netflix is adding to its anime output with a new series adaptation of Kazushi Hagiwara’s classic manga Bastard!!: Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy, the streamer having made the announcement through its Netflix Anime social accounts with the release of a teaser poster. Inspired by Hagiwara’s love heavy metal music and Dungeons & Dragons, Bastard!! takes place […]

Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi series to premiere on Disney+ in May

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Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett draws to a close this coming Wednesday with its season (series?) finale, but we won’t have too long a wait before we venture back to Tatooine as The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi will premiere on Disney+ in May. THR’s report comes hot on […]