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Leonardo DiCaprio in Final Talks with MGM to Star in and Produce Jonestown Cult Leader Jim Jones Biopic

Leonardo DiCaprio is in final talks with MGM to star in and produce the studio’s upcoming biopic, Jim Jones. The Oscar-winning actor is in negotiations to portray the drama’s title character, the religious cult leader who was behind the mass-suicide in Jonestown on November 18, 1978. The filmmaker will also produce the feature for his…

Vin Diesel Asks Dwayne Johnson to Return to Main Fast and Furious Series

Vin Diesel asked his former The Fast and the Furious franchise co-star, Dwayne Johnson, earlier today to end their off-screen feud and return to the main series for its last two entries. Diesel, who also serves as a producer on the franchise, made the plea on his Instagram page, The Hollywood Reporter has noted. The…

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…