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Quick News: Cage, Vegas, Apatow, Hamnet
Marvel, Netflix Luke CageMike Colter has confirmed that he has had talks about returning as Luke Cage, saying recently on Shawn Stockman’s On That Note: “I’ve had conversations and I’ll leave it at that… Daredevil’s back. Jessica’s back. We’re in a better position to see this come into fruition faster than we think”. Vegas: A […]
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First Look: Riz Ahmed-Led Comedy “Bait”
Amazon Amazon Prime Video has released a first look clip from the upcoming Riz Ahmed-led comedy series “Bait” which will premiere all six episodes on March 25th. Ahmed stars as Shah Latif, a struggling actor who hits his last chance to make a name for himself when he’s given a huge audition. The series follows […]
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“Red, White & Royal Wedding” Begins Filming
Amazon A couple of years before “Heated Rivalry” became the buzziest show on the air, there was another hit screen adaptation of a best-selling novel about two guys from different countries who fall in love and conduct a secret love affair. That was “Red, White & Royal Blue,” a 2023 film adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s […]
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DaCosta Talks “Bone Temple” Ending & Beyond
Sony Pictures Filmmaker Nia DaCosta is scoring a lot of critical and audience praise for her work on “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” a welcome sight following the hiccup of “The Marvels” on an otherwise strong resume that included the “Candyman” reboot, “Little Woods” and “Hedda”. ‘Bone Temple’ had to walk a tricky line […]
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Famuyiwa’s “Star Wars” TV Series In Limbo
Lucasfilm Lucasfilm’s Mandoverse shows like “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka” have a number of regular directors at this point. One of the biggest go-to helmers outside of Jon Favreau is Rick Famuyiwa, who has helmed six episodes of “The Mandalorian” and the first season finale of “Ahsoka”. Famuyiwa scored a lot of acclaim for his work […]
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Netflix/Warners Deal Revised To All Cash
Warner Bros. Pictures Netflix has changed its agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, switching to an all-cash deal rather than one that included a Netflix stock component. The changed-up offer still values WarnerMedia, or at least the streaming/studios part of it, at $27.75 per share, which is what it has been since it was revealed last […]
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Quick News: Duo, Masque, Cry, Statement
Warner Bros. Pictures Dynamic DuoJames Gunn has clarified a rumor about the upcoming animated movie “Dynamic Duo,” confirming that the film is NOT being rewritten to be part of the DCU as had been rumored. Asked how the film is progressing, he says: “really, really well.” Swaybox uses ‘momo animation’ on the project, a combination […]
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Kevin Feige Is All In On “Avengers: Doomsday”
Marvel It’s no secret that Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige was stretched too thin over the fourth and fifth phases of the MCU. Between all the Disney+ series and the multiple movies, Feige’s attention was being pulled between a lot of different places, meaning he couldn’t fulfil his reputation for strong creative control over the […]
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McG To Direct “Baywatch” Reboot Pilot
GTG Entertainment, All American Television “Charlie’s Angels” and “Terminator Salvation” director McG has signed on to both direct and executive produce the first episode of the reboot of iconic lifeguard drama “Baywatch” at FOX. The hiring comes as McG’s Wonderland Sound and Vision company recently signed off on a development deal with Fox Entertainment. Shooting […]
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Damon-Affleck Led “The Rip” Is A Netflix Hit
Netflix Joe Carnahan’s action thriller “The Rip” has become Netflix’s biggest movie hit in months. The Ben Affleck and Matt Damon-led title scored mixed reviews but reportedly racked up 41.6 million views in the first three days on the platform. That’s the ninth-largest film debut in Netflix history, and the biggest movie debut since last […]