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Halia Abdel-Meguid to Write and Executive Produce Death Note Television Series Adaptation For Netflix

Filmmaker Halia Abdel-Meguid has signed on to write and executive produce the upcoming live-action series adaptation of the Japanese manga and anime series, Death Note, for Netflix, Deadline is reporting. The show is one of the projects being developed by Upside Down Pictures, the newly launched production company of Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross…

Laurence Fishburne Shares His Honest Review of The Matrix Resurrections

When Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss returned to star in The Matrix film series for last year’s third sequel, The Matrix Resurrections, Laurence Fishburne, their co-star in the original trilogy, didn’t join them on screen. While the Oscar-nominated actor’s character of Morpheus is long dead during the events of the sci-fi action franchise’s fourth entry,…

“The Harder They Fall” Director Jeymes Samuel Teamed Up with LaKeith Stanfield and Omar Sy For “The Book of Clarence”

Photo by Sabine Le Marchand – © 2013 Film Village Ltd Following up with a critically acclaimed Netflix western film, “The Harder They Fall” director Jeymes Samuel teamed up with LaKeith Stanfield (“Atlanta”) and Omar Sy (“Lupin”) to tackle a new film “The Book of Clarence” at Legendary. The film is an original project that Samuel…

Tilda Swinton Withdraws from ‘Parasite’, Vows to Remain as Cheerleader

Tilda Swinton has dropped out of the cast of Adam McKay’s HBO adaptation of Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite. The Oscar-winning actress did not give any reason for her decision, telling Variety, “I don’t think I’ll be a part of it, but I’m very happy to be a cheerleader.” Swinton had been slated to play the…

Helen Hunt May Return For Twister Sequel as Universal and Amblin Meet with Potential Directors

Plans to make the long-awaited sequel to the hit 1996 epic disaster film, Twister, are underway. The follow-up to the Oscar-nominated drama, which is titled Twisters, is expected to begin shooting next spring. Its producer, Frank Marshall, is hoping that Helen Hunt will reprise her role of Dr. Joanne “Jo” Harding from the original movie…

BTS Announces Hiatus So Members Can Serve Mandatory Korean Military Service

The seven members of BTS have announced that they will take a hiatus from their musical careers over the next few years in order to sign up for Korea’s mandatory military service. The internationally successful K-Pop band shared the news today, as one of its members, Kim Seok-jin, who’s known as Jin, will initiate the…

David Gordon Green to Update New Details of ‘Exorcist’ for Blumhouse

After 49 years in the crypt, The Exorcist is about to manifest itself in a revival that David Gordon Green will be conjuring up for Blumhouse productions. It’s just been revealed that he will be directing the new film from a screenplay he’s co-writing with Scott Teems, Danny McBride, and Peter Sattler. And, the role…

Brad Pitt’s Plan B Seeks New Investor-Buyers

Plan B, the production venue launched in 2001 by Brad Grey, Brad Pitt and his then-spouse Jennifer Aniston is looking for a buyer, according to industry sources. Pitt had acquired control of the entity when the pair split in 2005, and it’s being now run by himself in tandem with co-presidents Dede Gardner and Jeremy…

Marvel Studios Casts Harrison Ford to Replace the Late William Hurt as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the MCU

Harrison Ford has been cast in the role of Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross in the MCU. The Oscar-nominated actor will take over the role of the infamous Marvel General following the death of the character’s original actor, William Hurt, this past March. Ford, who was cast by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, will play General Ross…

“The Joy Luck Club” Is Getting a Sequel

Nearly 30 years ago, the film “Joy Luck Club“ changed the landscape of Asian and Asian American representation in cinema. Now, a sequel is in development with author Amy Tan and Oscar-winning screenwriter from, “Rain Man” Ron Bass penning the new take which continues the story of Tan’s bestselling novel. online pharmacy zithromax over the counter with…

Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson to Join ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’

Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson will be joining the cast of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, as announced by director Steven Caple Jr. in an Instagram posting today. They will play the characters of Maximal Airazor and Autobot Mirage, respectively. buy diflucan online no prescription pharmacy The duo will be joining cast members Anthony Ramos…