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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Cast in Universal’s Wicked Musical Film Adaptation

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have been cast in Universal Pictures’ upcoming feature adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked. The two performers will be portraying Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, Deadline is reporting. The Grammy Award-winning singers teamed up to share the news that they’ll be starring in the film on their Instagram pages. The…

Taika Waititi to Direct Screen Adaptation of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Graphic Novel The Incal

Acclaimed filmmaker Taika Waititi has signed on to direct the upcoming screen adaptation of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius’ bestselling graphic novel series, The Incal. The movie will be the first feature adaptation of the French graphic novels, after they were originally published in the 1980s, Deadline is reporting. Waititi will also co-write the film’s script…

Chris Columbus Would Love to Direct ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Film

Filmmaker Chris Columbus says he would love to return to the Wizarding World and direct a big-screen version of the smash hit play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. “I would love to direct The Cursed Child. It’s a great play and the kids are actually the right age to play those roles. It’s a small…

Sony Is Making a ‘Gantz’ Movie – But Manga Creator Hiroya Oku Hasn’t Heard About It

The popular manga Gantz is set to be made into a movie from Sony Pictures, with Julius Avery directing, according to Deadline. But this news apparently comes as a surprise to Hiroya Oku, the artist behind the manga that ran from 2000 until 2013. online pharmacy lipitor over the counter with best prices today in…

Seth Rogen’s Live Action Donkey Kong Solo Movie Reportedly in Development

Seth Rogen is set to reprise his voice role of Donkey Kong in a solo movie after he appears as a side character in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. big screen adaptation. Donkey Kong will be the next iconic Nintendo character to headline his own film after Mario, Giant Freakin Robot is reporting. The Donkey…

Anya Taylor-Joy Talks about Princess Peach Role in Super Mario Movie

The Queen’s Gambit and Last Night in Soho actress Anya Taylor-Joy says she is having a blast preparing for her role of Princess Peach in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. animated adventure. “Oh, it is so much fun. We started doing little bits and pieces of it already,” Taylor-Joy told ETOnline. “The greatest part is that…

The Boondock Saints III in Development with Series Regulars Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery and Troy Duffy

Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery are reuniting with director Troy Duffy for a third installment in their popular action thriller film series, The Boondock Saints. The franchise’s second sequel, The Boondock Saints III, is set to continue the saga of Irish fraternal twin brothers, Murphy and Connor MacManus, who will resume their signature vigilantism,…

John Woo Set to Direct Joel Kinnaman In No-Dialogue Action Film Silent Night

Iconic Chinese filmmaker John Woo has signed on to direct Joel Kinnaman in the upcoming action movie, Silent Night. The news garnered attention at this week’s American Film Market, as the project won’t feature any dialogue, Deadline is reporting. The drama also marks the helmer’s return to U.S. cinema after an 18-year absence from Hollywood….

Top 3 Horror Films to Watch This Halloween Weekend : We Picked Our Favorites

It’s time to get spooky, our writers selected Top 3 horror films to watch this Halloween weekend. Let me know what your favorite.  Abe Friedtanzer The Sixth Sense (1999) Night of the Living Dead (1968) The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Any true horror fan should take my recommendations at face value: I don’t like…

Benedict Cumberbatch to Play Poisoned KGB Agent Alexander Litvinenko in HBO Limited Series ‘Londongrad’

Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as KGB Agent Alexander Litvinenko in HBO’s upcoming limited series, Londongrad. The Oscar-nominated actor and his company, Sunnymarch, are also executive producing the drama, which is currently in development, Variety is reporting. The show is based on Alan Cowell’s 2008 book, The Terminal Spy, which recounts Litvinenko’s life story. He…

Jeff Nichols No Longer Directing ‘A Quiet Place’ Spin-off

The A Quiet Place spin-off announced back in May for a spring 2023 release is going to need to find a new director. Deadline reports that filmmaker Jeff Nichols, who was set to write and direct the third film in the series, is “amicably parting ways” with Paramount Pictures on the production. A search for…