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 […]
The Mummy reboot script is “a horror to read”
Since the announcement of Universal’s shared Monsters Universe – which is set to kick off with The Mummy in 2017 – things have been a bit quiet. We’ve heard that new two writers have been hired to re-draft the script for Creature from the Black Lagoon, which could also have Scarlet Johannson attached to it, but […]
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 […]
Universal’s Dracula film Renfield wraps production, sets release date
Universal Pictures has announced the upcoming Dracula-inspired film Renfield starring Nicholas Hoult and Nic Cage has completed production. The announcement was made through Twitter where Universal also revealed Renfield will be released exactly one year from now on April 14, 2023. Hoult stars as R.M. Renfield, a man who unfortunately becomes Dracula’s loyal minion through the vampire’s hypnotic powers. […]
Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx are Strays for Universal’s CG/live-action canine comedy
Will Ferrell (The Shrink Next Door) and Jamie Fox (Spider-Man: No Way Home) are set to team up to take on Will Forte (MacGruber) in a new CGI/live action comedy from the director of Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Per Deadline, Strays will be a combination of CGI and live-action elements to […]
