In the wake of The Exorcist: Believer‘s underwhelming critical and commercial performance, David Gordon Green has departed Universal and Blumhouse’s franchise resurrection, and the sequel has been removed from the release calendar. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Green has left to focus on his Ben Stiller-led comedy Nutcrackers, as well as season four of HBO […]
Radio Silence wraps production on Melissa Barrera-led Universal Monsters movie
Radio Silence (filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet) have wrapped production on their new untitled Monster for Universal. The film stars Radio Silence’s Scream leading lady Melissa Barrera (who was of course recently fired from Scream 7) alongside Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, Kevin Durand, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, Will Catlett and Giancarlo Esposito. News of […]
Universal working to restock Oppenheimer on 4K after selling out at major retailers
As if it was not enough for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer to be one of the summer’s big blockbusters, earning over $900 billion at the box office and even re-released to IMAX screens a few weeks ago, the film has pretty much sold out of its 4K physical discs at major retailers such as Amazon and Best […]
Linda Blair reportedly set for Regan MacNeil return in The Exorcist requel
If a new report from Above the Line is to be believed, it seems that Ellen Burstyn’s Chris MacNeil won’t be the only familiar face from The Exorcist franchise set to feature in Blumhouse, Universal and Peacock’s upcoming requel. According to the site, Linda Blair is also set to reprise her role as Regan MacNeil, […]
Universal Pictures developing How To Train Your Dragon live-action movie
Universal is taking a page from the Disney playbook and will adapt one of its most iconic animated films to a live-action film. Universal Pictures is moving forward with a live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon from Dreamworks Animation. Dean DeBlois will write, direct and produce this new version; DeBlois is the filmmaker […]
Universal and Blumhouse’s The Exorcist sequel adds a new pastor
David Gordon Green is currently in production on a new instalment of the Exorcist franchise, as he looks to repeat the formula of 2018’s Halloween by delivering a direct sequel to the iconic 1973 film which also serves as the starting point for a new trilogy. Not too long ago, Peacock and Universal scooped up […]
Matthew Lillard confirms three-picture deal for Five Nights At Freddy’s movies
Are we seeing the birth of a Five Nights At Freddy’s movie franchise? The latest news promises at least two more movies following the upcoming video game adaptation from Universal and Blumhouse. During a recent appearance on the WeeklyMTG podcast, Matthew Lillard confirmed that he will appear in not only the upcoming movie, which just […]
DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots: The Last Wish gets a final trailer
Universal Pictures has released a final poster for DreamWorks’ Shrek spinoff sequel Puss in Boots: The Last Wish which follows the adventures of Antonio Banderas’ fear-defying feline as embarks on a quest to find the mythical Wishing Star and restore eight of his nine lives. Check out the new trailer below… For the first time […]
Po and the Furious Five to return as Kung Fu Panda 4 sets 2024 release date
Universal Pictures has summoned Po and the Furious Five to save the world once again by announcing that Kung Fu Panda 4 will be released on March 8th, 2024. Jack Black’s furry Kung Fu master has kicked his way towards over $1.8 billion at the worldwide box-office since 2008’s original, so it comes as no […]
Stephen King adaptation Firestarter unleashes two clips
We’re just a few days out from the release of Universal Pictures and Blumhouse’s new Stephen King adaptation Firestarter, although given the lack of promotion, even the biggest fan of King’s would be forgiven if this one had slipped under the radar. However, it seems someone at Universal has realised they have a movie to […]