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Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are returning for the new Karate Kid film and are looking for the movie's next star.The two actors announced a global search for the next Karate Kid and will reprise their iconic characters, with Chan returning as Mr. Han from 2010's The Karate Kid and Macchio as Daniel LaRusso. This upcoming film will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, while Rob Lieber writing the screenplay and Karen Rosenfelt producing. No plot details have been released as of writing, but Sony Pictures did confirm a theatrical release of December 13, 2024.The last feature film in the franchise was Chan's 2010 movie, but Macchio has starred in the series Cobra Kai — which serves as a direct sequel to the original films — since 2018. The show has been nominated for several Emmy Awards, inclu...

With November coming to an end, Netflix has unveiled its slate of new programming for December 2023.This holiday season is led by the premieres of the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho adaptation, the finale of The Crown and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire, as well as seasonal content such as I Hate Christmas season two, The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 6 and Christmas as Usual. Other new additions include Bradley Cooper's Maestro, Kevin Hart and Chris Rock's documentary and stand-up specials from Trever Noah and Ricky Gervais. December will also mark the final month for subscribers to stream titles such as the Anchorman, Mission: Impossible and Jaws franchises.Check out the full slate below.Coming To NetflixAvail. 12/1/23May December -- NETFLIX FILMTwenty years...

Charlie Brooker’s dystopian anthology series Black Mirror will be returning for a seventh season on Netflix. Variety and Deadline reported the renewal of the cult-followed series, which released its sixth season in June.Prior to that season, Black Mirror had been on hiatus for four years. Season five had comprised just three episodes and followed the debut of the interactive film, Bandersnatch, where the viewer’s choices shape the outcome of the storyline.The delay between season five and season six can likely be attributed to licensing issues following Brooker’s departure from the production company, House of Tomorrow, which owned the rights to the show. That company was acquired by Banijay Rights in 2020 and now licenses Black Mirror’s rights to Netflix.According to Variety, the new seas...

Wes Anderson is co-curating the brand new film club Galerie, launched by the filmmaker's longtime collaborator Steven Rales, the founder of Indian Paintbrush.The digital film club will serve as a "guide as you expand and deepen your journey through film alongside a vibrant community where everyone is invited to exchange ideas and expand their knowledge," and will provide original videos, essays and live events featuring a variety of filmmakers as per NME. “Great cinema is all around us, but in this ever-changing landscape it can be difficult to find when navigating algorithms,” the website further read. “We envisioned Galerie as an oasis inhabited by people who value substance over abundance, where curiosity can thrive and meaningful conversation is given the space to grow.”Anderson is one...

It looks like James Gunn has found his Lex Luthor for the upcoming Superman: Legacy. Nicholas Hoult has been cast to play the Man of Steel's arch nemesis, starring across David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Bronahan as Lois Lane.It was recently reported that Hoult has been the front runner for Gunn to place the titular villainous role. Gunn, who is the co-chief of DC Studios and the writer and director for the film, picked Hoult to play Luthor, known to be the industry bald-headed titan who has a fixation on bringing down Superman. Gunn also recently confirmed on social media that he has cast María Gabriela de Faría as another villain, the Engineer. Green Lantern will be played by Nathan Fillion, Hawkgirl played by Isabela Merced, Mister Terrific played by Edi Gathegi and Metamorpho b...

Universal is reportedly in early development for a new Jason Bourne film. Filmmaker Edward Berger is in talks to direct the film, but it is currently uncertain if the titular star, Matt Damon is slated to return. The blockbuster franchise would see this become the sixth film in the franchise. Currently, there have been five films in the franchise, four of which starred Damon. In total, the five films have garnered over $1.6 billion USD at the box office. According to Variety, sources close to the project have stressed that this is only in early development. At this point in time, no official script has been in the works, nor is there a prospective writer attached to the film. As for the cast, there has been no word on whether or not the original actors will return to reprise their roles. D...

Universal is reportedly in early development for a new Jason Bourne film. Filmmaker Edward Berger is in talks to direct the film, but it is currently uncertain if the titular star, Matt Damon is slated to return. The blockbuster franchise would see this become the sixth film in the franchise. Currently, there have been five films in the franchise, four of which starred Damon. In total, the five films have garnered over $1.6 billion USD at the box office. According to Variety, sources close to the project have stressed that this is only in early development. At this point in time, no official script has been in the works, nor is there a prospective writer attached to the film. As for the cast, there has been no word on whether or not the original actors will return to reprise their roles. D...

Kim Kardashian will be flexing her acting skills in a new comedy movie titled The 5th Wheel, according to Deadline. The reality star and entrepreneur will reportedly be not only starring in but also producing, the female-focused film.While details about the movie’s plot have yet to surface, the script was written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito. Kardashian and Pell will be working together to co-produce the project.Kardashian has been pitching The 5th Wheel to major studios in Hollywood, according to Deadline. The publication reported that multiple bids for the movie have already been made, with five studios battling for the rights.Kardashian may be best known for her hit reality show, which now airs on Hulu as The Kardashians, but has slowly been segueing into acting work. She previously s...

Kim Kardashian will be flexing her acting skills in a new comedy movie titled The 5th Wheel, according to Deadline. The reality star and entrepreneur will reportedly be not only starring in but also producing, the female-focused film.While details about the movie’s plot have yet to surface, the script was written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito. Kardashian and Pell will be working together to co-produce the project.Kardashian has been pitching The 5th Wheel to major studios in Hollywood, according to Deadline. The publication reported that multiple bids for the movie have already been made, with five studios battling for the rights.Kardashian may be best known for her hit reality show, which now airs on Hulu as The Kardashians, but has slowly been segueing into acting work. She previously s...