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New Line Taps Ben Zazove and Evan Turner for ‘Space Invaders’ Movie Adaptation

©Courtesy of Taito  Screenwriters Ben Zazove and Evan Turner are being tapped by New Line to create a Space Invaders movie based on the Taito arcade game that was released in 1979. Created by Tomohiro Nishikado, Space invaders became one of the most iconic games that depicted Earth being attacked by alien invaders. The success…

Dave Bautista in Talks to Star in Amazon’s Remake of ‘Highlander’

©Courtesy of “Heist”  Dave Bautista is reportedly in final talks with Amazon MGM United Artists to play the villain known as The Kurgen in Highlander, a remake of the cult classic that thrilled audiences in the 1980s. Also appearing in the upcoming film will be Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe,with Cavill playing the role of…

Michael Bay No Longer Directing Will Smith in Netflix’s Action Film ‘Fast and Loose’

© Courtesy of Alamy Michael Bay has stepped down from his directorial duties for the action film, Fast and Loose, Deadline is reporting. Netflix is now looking for a new helmer for the movie. The decision comes after the Transformers filmmaker and the upcoming feature’s star, Will Smith, were unable to overcome their creative differences. The…

WWE Strikes $1.6B Deal with ESPN

A $1.6 billion deal between ESPN and World Wrestling Entertainment was announced on Wednesday August 6. According to the arrangement, WWE will produce a variety of premium events from ESPN, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank. The new exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming service will begin operating in 2026. The service…

Warner Bros., Worried About Budgets, May Cast DiCaprio in ‘Heat 2’

With Heat 2 reportedly straining its budget at Warner Bros, Leonardo DiCaprio is talking with the studio about starring in the sequel to the blockbuster 1995 crime drama that starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The original film was directed by Michael Mann and is considered a masterpiece in its genre. In the works…

Stephen Colbert To Appear as Fictional Talk-Show Host in CBS’s ‘Elsbeth’

©Courtesy of The Colbert Report Although Stephen Colbert will be exiting as host of CBS’s The Late Show, he will be appearing in an episode on the third season of Elsbeth, a comedy-drama series also on CBS. Colbert had revealed in July that CBS had decided not only to dismiss him but to end The…

Films Across The Festival Circuit That Question The Anthropocene

Human dominion on Earth is epitomised by the Anthropocene. Our species has become the main cause of all the phenomena that have warped the balance of organisms, land, water, and the atmosphere. If the dark side of mankind has channeled its rationale to exploit the resources of the Earth, the bright side has encouraged the…

John Krasinski to Direct ‘A Quiet Place Part III’ For July 2027 Release

Photo by Photo Credit: Jonny Cournoyer – © 2018 Paramount Pictures. All rights reserved. Paramount Pictures will distribute A Quiet Place Part III in theaters on July 9, 2027, Deadline is reporting. The series’ creator, John Krasinski, also announced the release date on Instagram. The Emmy-nominated actor-filmmaker will write, direct and produce the fourth entry in…

Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong May Star in ‘The Social Network Part II’

Jeremy Strong may star in the lead role of Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network Part II, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film will serve as the sequel to Sony Pictures’ acclaimed 2010 biopic, The Social Network. Mikey Madison may also appear in The Social Network Part II. If she signs onto the movie,…

Bradley Cooper’s “Is This Thing On?” As Closing Night Of The 63rd New York Film Festival

©Is This Thing On? Courtesy: Jason McDonald/Searchlight Pictures Film at Lincoln Center announces Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? as the Closing Night selection of the 63rd New York Film Festival, making its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, October 10, with Cooper and members of the cast in attendance. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center in partnership…

CJ ENM’s First Light StoryHouse To Spotlight Asian Creativity

CJ Entertainment, an entertainment conglomerate based in South Korea, has announced the launch of First Light StoryHouse, a label that focuses on developing projects created by Asians or those of Asian descent. First Light StoryHouse aims to present their work to global audiences, say the group’s founding partners Miky Lee, Janet Yang, and Dominic Ng….