‘Pacific Rim’ Prequel Series Now in Development at Prime Video
Previously announced as part of a first look deal between Legendary and Eric Heisserer’s Chronology banner, the series has gotten the goahead at the streamer.
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Lucasfilm Announces ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Theatrical Release
Directed by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helmer Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the upcoming standalone ‘Star Wars’ universe adventure will debut in theaters May 28, 2027.
Universal Drops ‘Jurassic World Rebirth - A Classic Jurassic Park Featurette’
Go behind-the-scenes with new footage from the upcoming badass dino adventure as stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Ruper Friend, and writer David Koepp talk up the film, which hits theaters July 2.
Lionsgate Confirms ‘John Wick 5’ in Development
CinemaCon delivers again with Lionsgate chair Adam Fogelson confirming the upcoming feature will see the return of franchise star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski.
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Donnie Yen to Reprise ‘John Wick’ Role in ‘Caine’ Spin-off
Production to begin next year on untitled feature centered around the blind assassin who has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
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Shannon Tindle to Helm Untitled Animated ‘John Wick’ Prequel
The ‘Ultraman: Rising’ writer/director has boarded Lionsgate’s upcoming feature, just announced at CinemaCon, with franchise star Keanu Reeves reportedly voicing the famed hitman in a story about completing the Impossible Task.
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Amazon MGM Studios Secures ‘James Bond’ Franchise Rights
We are shaken and stirred… the studio will gain creative control of future productions, while longtime franchise custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli step down as producers but retain the ‘co-owner’ title.
From Miniatures to Machine Learning: Crafting the VFX of ‘Alien: Romulus’
Focusing on seamless integration of cutting-edge VFX with analog craftsmanship that included stop-motion, animatronics, and models, Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Eric Barba helped director Fede Alvarez ramp up the terror and suspense in his haunting deep space saga.
Toei Animation Bringing ‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘One Piece,’ and ‘Digimon’ to NYCC 2024
The studio’s upcoming programming line-up, which runs October 17-20, includes a trio of franchise panels, featuring celebrity guests and two popup shop experiences: the Mugiwara Store and Toei Animation X Dim Mak.
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Jennifer Hudson, Fortune Feimster Join ‘PAW Patrol 3’ Cast
The ‘Dreamgirls’ actress and the comedienne known for her voice work on ‘Soul’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ will star alongside Mckenna Grace, who returns to the franchise as the voice of Skye.
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Lionsgate Shares First ‘Ballerina’ Trailer
Ana de Armas joins the murky, fiendish and bloody world of assassins, circa ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,’ in the action-packed origin story of Eve Macarro and the traditions of the Ruska Roma; hitting theaters June 5, 2025.
Annapurna, Remedy Team for ‘Alan Wake’ and ‘Control’ Film, TV Adaptations
The duo will develop and produce small and big screen projects based on their award-winning video games franchises.
‘Despicable Me 4’ Comes to Digital September 10
With more than $900 billion at the box office, the newest entry in the hugely popular ‘Despicable Me’ franchise also comes to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 24, with over an hour of bonus content with ‘Minions’ mini movies, voice recording sessions with Steve Carell and Will Ferrell, deleted & extended scenes, and other hilarious extras.
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How Japan’s ‘Age of Robotics’ Inspired ‘Terminator Zero’
Set against the backdrop of 1990s Tokyo, Netflix’s new animated series dives deep into the fears, wonders, and spirituality of AI and humanoid robotics, blending horror, history, and canon in the ‘Terminator’ franchise’s first anime; the Skydance Animation and Production I.G show debuts August 29.
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Netflix Drops ‘Terminator Zero’ Red Band Trailer
At ANIME NYC streamer teases August 29 release starring Sonoya Mizuno as Eiko, the resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Skynet’s impending attack on humanity; also revealed ‘Sakamoto Days’ and ‘Leviathan’ anime coming in 2025.
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Legendary Entertainment Announces ‘Pacific Rim’ Prequel Series
The project is part of a newly minted first-look television deal with Eric Heisserer, who is joined by Carmen Lewis under their Chronology banner.
‘South Park (Not Suitable for Children)’ Heads to Blu-ray and DVD
The special event, which follows the seedy underbelly of the world of online influencers in South Park, debuts on Blu-ray and DVD November 5.
Netflix Greenlights ‘Ghostbusters’ Animated Series
The project from Sony Pictures Animation will be executive produced by franchise vets Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, while Elliott Kalan will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer; plot details are under wraps.
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Lionsgate Television Developing ‘John Wick’ Sequel Series
The show, titled ‘John Wick: Under the High Table,’ picks up after the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and is currently being shopped to potential networks and streaming services.
‘Star Wars: Lando’ Series Axed at Disney+
Director Justin Simien recently shared the news, explaining, ‘It was pretty developed. There was a Bible. There was concept art. There were scripts. But it just wasn’t meant to be.’
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‘Doctor Who’ Spinoff ‘The War Between the Land and Sea’ Announced
The five-part series, which follows an international crisis triggered when an ancient species rises from the ocean, will be led by Russel Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
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Netflix Drops Official ‘Terminator Zero’ Trailer
The first anime installment in the popular sci-fi franchise, produced by Skydance Animation and Production I.G Studios, streams August 29.
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Michael Bay, Adam Goodman Team for Potential ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Film, TV Adaptations
The duo is currently considering developing a franchise surrounding the cultural sensation, and ‘are absolutely in talks right now, both on the television side and the earliest conversations right now on the film side.’
20th Century Studios Drops Final ‘Alien: Romulus’ Trailer
Holy chestbursters 2024! Produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Fede Alvarez, the terrifying new chapter of the ‘Alien’ franchise hits theaters August 16.
Netflix Drops ‘Terminator Zero’ Anime Series Teaser Trailer
Sonoya Mizuno stars as Eiko, the resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Skynet’s impending attack on humanity, alongside Timothy Olyphant as the Terminator, André Holland as Malcolm Lee, Rosario Dawson as Koroko, and Ann Dowd as The Prophet, in the Skydance Animation and Production I.G project streaming August 29.
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