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New TV series adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie in development

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Another day, another Stephen King project…As revealed by Collider, FX Networks is teaming with MGM Television to develop a limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s classic 1974 novel Carrie.According to the site, the Carrie TV series is still in the earliest stages of development, but the plan is to put a modern and inclusive spin […]

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 4K Ultra HD box set coming in 2020

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Last month, Disney+ delivered a big surprise for fans of the Star Wars saga by dropping previously-unannounced 4K versions of the Original Trilogy and Prequel Trilogy to the streaming service. However, non-subscribers – or those who still prefer their media physical – will soon be able to get their hands on Ultra HD versions of […]

Will Ferrell teams with Netflix for The Legend of Cocaine Island

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Deadline is reporting that Will Ferrell is teaming with Netflix for a feature film based upon the streaming service’s documentary The Legend of Cocaine Island.Ferrell – who recently wrapped another Netflix comedy in Eurovision – is set to produce and star in the film, which will see him as a small business owner and family […]

Promo for Harley Quinn Season 1 Episode 5 – ‘Being Harley Quinn’

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DC Universe has released a promo for next week’s fifth episode of the adult animated comedy series Harley Quinn, entitled ‘Being Harley Quinn’; watch it here…SEE ALSO: Read our series review of Harley Quinn hereThe adult animated comedy series, HARLEY QUINN, follows Harley’s adventures, where alongside ragtag crew of DC castoffs, she tries to earn a […]

50 Cent bringing black superhero series Trill League to Quibi

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Rapper Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson is teaming with Lionsgate to produce an animated adaptation of Anthony Piper’s anime and hip-hop infused superhero parody comic Trill League for the short form streaming service Quibi. The series has been written and created by Piper and Jameel Saleem (South Park), who will both executive produce alongside 50 Cent […]

Kevin Feige says plans for Marvel’s next big Infinity Saga-level event are “well underway”

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Although we’ve got a whole host of Marvel goodness to look forward to over the next few years, with seven movies dated between now and May 2022 and eight TV shows on the horizon for Disney+, we don’t as yet know when the studio will reassemble the Avengers (or a new variation of Earth’s Mightiest […]

Stephen King adaptation Firestarter finds a new director

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Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions’ long-planned adaptation of Stephen King’s Firestarter has found a new director, with Variety reporting that Keith Thomas (The Vigil) has signed on to helm the reboot.Based on the 1980 sci-fi-horror novel, Firestarter follows a father and daughter who are on the run from a secret government agency looking to weaponise […]

Doctor Sleep receiving a three-hour Director’s Cut

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Filmmaker Mike Flanagan has announced that the home entertainment release of this year’s Stephen King adaptation Doctor Sleep is set to include an extended Director’s Cut of The Shining follow-up, which runs for 180 minutes – 28 minutes longer than the theatrical release. Check out Flanagan’s tweet here:SEE ALSO: Exclusive Interview – Doctor Sleep composers The […]

Taika Waititi says Thor: Love and Thunder will be “bigger, bolder and brighter” than Thor: Ragnarok

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Although he’s currently busy with his latest film, the Michael Fassbender-headlined Next Goal Wins, Taika Waititi is set for a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe next year as he reunites with Thor: Ragnarok stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson and returning MCU alum Natalie Portman to shoot 2021’s Thor: Love and Thunder.Speaking to Entertainment […]