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Gary Collinson

Legendary developing TV adaptation of Chinese webcomic I’m a Killer Maid

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Variety is reporting that Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights to Tencent Comics’ hugely popular Chinese webcomic I’m a Killer Maid and is in development on a TV series adaptation targeted at the international market. Described as “a Mary Poppins turned John Wick adventure with shades of Freaky Friday and Killing Eve“, the comic follows […]

Ginger Snaps TV series in development from Killing Eve producer

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Early noughties cult horror franchise Ginger Snaps looks to be heading to the small screen, with Deadline reporting that Sid Gentle Films, the production company behind Killing Eve, is teaming with Copperheart Entertainment, producers of the original movie trilogy, for a TV adaptation. As per the trade, Ginger Snaps director and Orphan Black co-creator John […]

Jennifer Lopez and Armie Hammer set for Shotgun Wedding

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The Wrap is reporting that Lionsgate has set Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers) and Armie Hammer (Rebecca) to star in Shotgun Wedding, an action comedy which is being directed by Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect). According to the trade, the film will see Lopez and Hammer as “a couple hosting a destination wedding with their lovable but opinionated […]

John Ridley to direct Project Poltergeist for Blumhouse

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Along with the news that Patrick Wilson is set to make his directorial debut with Insidious 5, yesterday’s virtual BlumFest event from Blumhouse Productions also brought word that Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Salve) is set to write and direct an adaptation of the recent Truly*Adventurous article, Project Poltergeist, written by Saleah Blancaflor. Project […]

Halloween events hit Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells

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Publisher Zynga has announced a number of Halloween events which are now live for fans of the Wizarding World on the recently launched mobile title Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells. For the game’s very first Halloween, it is bringing eight-legged events and power-ups to the puzzle play with the following spider-themed, time-limited activities: In the […]

The Strange Talent of Luther Strode movie in development

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Allnighter, a newly-formed production company led by the former leadership team of Hivemind (The Witcher, The Expanse), has announced that it has acquired the rights to Image Comics’ The Strange Talent of Luther Strode and is teaming with series co-creators Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore to develop a feature film adaptation of the seminal action-horror […]

First look image from creature feature The Little People starring Hannah John-Kamen and Douglas Booth

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Before she takes on the role of Jill Valentine in the Resident Evil reboot, Ant-Man and the Wasp star Hannah John-Kamen is set to star in the creature feature horror The Little People, and we’ve got a first look image of the actress alongside her co-star Douglas Booth (The Limehouse Golem) in the new film… […]

The Mandalorian free DLC brings Baby Yoda to Star Wars: Squadrons

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With the hotly-anticipated second season of The Mandalorian set to premiere on Disney+ tomorrow, EA has announced a free DLC for Star Wars: Squadrons which brings a number of Mando-themes goodies to the hit space combat video game. The ‘Mandalorian Supply Drop’ brings new holograms, decals and dashboard flair, allowing you to customise your cockpits […]

Lark Voorhies to return as Lisa Turtle in Saved By the Bell reboot

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Having initially been left out of the reunion when it was announced back in January, Peacock has announced that Lark Voorhies will be reprising the role of Lisa Turtle for a guest appearance in the eighth episode of the upcoming Saved by the Bell reboot; here’s a first look photo, courtesy of Peacock… Voorhies joins […]