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Disney unveils first synopsis and full cast details for Maleficent II

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Following yesterday’s first-look set photo, Disney has now officially announced that production is underway on Maleficent II, the sequel to the 2014 box office hit, which sees the return of Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning as the dark fairy Maleficent and Princess Aurora respectively. The sequel is being directed by Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the […]

First look at Angelina Jolie on set of Maleficent 2

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With the London based production well underway on the sequel to 2014’s $750 million grossing Maleficent, Princess Aurora herself, Elle Fanning, has shared a first look at Angelina Jolie in her iconic horns for the fairytale sequel. It’s bring your mom to work day on the #Maleficent2 set!!!!! ✌? A post shared by Elle Fanning […]

Maleficent 2 casts David Gyasi

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Disney’s Maleficent 2, the sequel to the studio’s hit 2014 film starring Angelina Jolie as the title ‘villain’, has just gained another actor for its ensemble cast. According to Deadline, David Gyasi (Interstellar, Troy: Fall of a City) will star in the film in an as-yet-unrevealed role. Maleficent 2 will see Angelina Jolie reprising her role as […]

Michelle Pfeiffer joins Angelina Jolie in Maleficent 2

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According to Variety, Michelle Pfeiffer is set to join the cast of Disney’s upcoming Maleficent sequel, where she’ll join the returning Angelina Jolie (Maleficent) and Elle Fanning (Aurora), as well as new addition Ed Skrein (Deadpool). The sequel to the 2014 box office hit, an adaptation of Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent 2 is being directed by […]

Ed Skrein to star as the villain in Maleficent sequel

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It looks like the sequel to Disney’s 2014 film Maleficent is finally picking up speed. According to Variety, Ed Skrein (Deadpool) will portray the film’s villain opposite the returning Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning as Maleficent and Aurora, more commonly known as Sleeping Beauty. Skrein’s villainous role is being kept under wraps, but the film is expected […]

Universal postpones Bride of Frankenstein, Gal Gadot reportedly wanted if Angelina Jolie passes

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After getting off to a rocky start with this year’s The Mummy, Universal Pictures has decided to postpone production on the next entry in its Dark Universe, announcing that filming on Bride of Frankenstein has been pushed back in order to focus on the screenplay. “After thoughtful consideration, Universal Pictures and director Bill Condon have […]

Universal’s Dark Universe to include Dracula, Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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The Universal Monsters make their return to the big screen today as the studio launches its shared Dark Universe with the release of The Mummy. As we already know, Universal plans to follow The Mummy with the likes of Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Wolf Man and Creature from the Black Lagoon, and […]

Rumour: Angelina Jolie and Jessica Chastain wanted for X-Men: Dark Phoenix

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With pre-production on X-Men: Dark Phoenix in full swing, it should only be a matter of time before we get some official casting news on the latest instalment in 20th Century Fox’s main X-Men series. However, in the meantime, Jeff Sneider has popped up with a casting rumour on Meet the Movie Press, claiming that […]

Tomb Raiding: Rebooting Lara and Where She May Plunder Next

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Tony Black on the new Tomb Raider movie reboot… It’s been a seriously long time coming but, at last, we have a new Lara Croft. Despite Daisy Ridley aggressively campaigning in recent weeks for the part, recent Oscar winner and hot property Alicia Vikander will now be headlining the long-gestated Tomb Raider reboot. It’s potentially […]