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Matt Reeves wants more spin-offs from The Batman

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With HBO’s The Penguin ending this weekend, Matt Reeves is looking forward to expanding the universe started in The Batman. Reeves was interviewed by Andy Serkis, who played Alfred in the 2022 film, for Interview Magazine. The filmmaker confirms, “Yeah, we have been talking” about follow-ups, and teases they’d be much like The Penguin. “We have […]

Milla Jovovich set for action thriller Protector

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You can count on Milla Jovovich to star in an action film, and this time, it’s not from her infamous filmmaking husband. THR broke the story that Jovovich is attached to star in the action-thriller Protector from Adrian Grünberg (Rambo: Last Blood). The screenplay comes from Bong-Seeb Mun. The film follows Jovovich playing Nikki, a […]

Ridley Scott on directors like Quentin Tarantino retiring: “Shut up and go make another movie”

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Ridley Scott is a filmmaker you know will offer memorable quotes and in his latest interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote Gladiator II, Scott dove into a conversation about his peers, commenting on everyone from Clint Eastwood to Quentin Tarantino. As Scott ages (currently 86), the conversation of slowing down or flat-out retiring always […]

Dark Phoenix’s Simon Kinberg tapped for Star Wars Trilogy

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After being one of the most prominent names behind the 20th Century Fox/Marvel era, Simon Kinberg has found his next blockbuster: Star Wars! Per Deadline, “Lucasfilm has closed a deal with Simon Kinberg to develop a trilogy of Star Wars films.” While he won’t direct the projects, Kinberg will write them and produce them with […]

Daisy Ridley teams with Martin Campbell for action thriller Dedication

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Daisy Ridley knows action reasonably well, so her reteaming with Martin Campbell for a new actioner is a perfect fit. In addition to their upcoming collaboration Cleaner, which is set to release next year, the actress will also star in the action thriller Dedication from Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye), written by Dan Gordon (Wyatt Earp, […]

Pinocchio: Unstrung adds Robert Englund and Richard Brake

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Two giant names in the horror community are coming together, and the project bringing them together is the upcoming Pinocchio: Unstrung. Variety reports Robert Englund will star in the film alongside Richard Brake, who will play the critical role of Geppetto. The feature, set in the Twisted Childhood Universe, follows young James as he learns […]

New take on The Fly in development at 20th Century Studios

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Buzz buzz…The Fly has entered the room. Deadline reports that Nikyatu Jusu is developing a new film based on David Cronenberg’s 1986 masterwork. While there are no plot details, the outlet noted that it’s set in the universe of Cronenberg’s film. Nikyatu Jusu will direct from her script, with Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping producing […]

Orphan 3 officially on the way with Esther back to slay

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The Orphan franchise will continue with our favorite child-like killer, Esther , returning for another outing. Variety confirms Lionsgate has officially announced Orphan 3. The outlet confirms Orphan: First Kill‘s writer David Coggeshall (The Family Plan) and director William Brent Bell (The Boy franchise) will return behind the camera. Dark Castle is excited to announce […]

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 trailer teases Stephen Merchant’s arrival

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On AMC, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon wraps its second season and already has clear plans for season three. The filmmakers have been fast at work cooking up this new installment in the beloved series, gearing up for a release sometime in 2025. With its regulars returning for Season 3, we see franchise newcomer comedian […]