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SummaryNicolas Cage and Osgood Perkins are officially expanding the Longlegs universe with a new feature filmParamount Pictures has secured the rights to the upcoming installment following the original film's massive successThe untitled project is being developed as a spin-off set within the same world rather than a traditional sequelParamount Pictures has officially acquired the rights to a new Longlegs film, reuniting original star Nicolas Cage with writer-director Osgood Perkins. Following the massive box office success of the 2024 sleeper hit, the expanding horror franchise moves from its original distributor NEON to Paramount to continue building its terrifying cinematic mythos.Variety reports that rather than developing a direct continuation of the first film's narrative, the upcomin...

SummaryVIZ Media and Fathom Entertainment are bringing the first three episodes of the final season of BLEACH to United States cinemasThe limited theatrical engagement will feature both subtitled and English-dubbed screeningsAudiences will be treated to exclusive behind-the-scenes content and an interview with legendary creator Tite KuboGlobal manga and anime producer VIZ Media and specialty distributor Fathom Entertainment are joining forces to premiere BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity. The exclusive US theatrical event will showcase the first three episodes of the groundbreaking anime's final season before its official broadcast and streaming debut.Following the franchise's monumental return in 2022 to adapt its climactic arc, the current run has been heavily praised for it...

SummaryWarner Bros. announced the official cast for the upcoming Middle-earth return during its recent CinemaCon presentationJamie Dornan will take over the iconic role of Strider, joining franchise newcomers Kate Winslet and Leo WoodallAndy Serkis directs and stars, with Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Lee Pace reprising their legendary rolesWarner Bros. has officially revealed the full cast for Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The highly anticipated return to Middle-earth brings a mix of celebrated franchise veterans and notable Hollywood heavyweights, officially confirming major recasting decisions that have recently circulated through industry channels.Unveiled during the studio's CinemaCon presentation, the upcoming feature centers heavily on the search for the corrupted Hobbit ...

SummaryTakashi Yamazaki has officially unveiled the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to the acclaimed 2023 filmThe narrative takes place in 1949 and shifts the monster's destructive focus from Japan to New York CityGodzilla Minus Zero marks a milestone as the first Japanese film shot specifically for IMAXThe highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One is officially on its way, with writer and director Takashi Yamazaki revealing the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero. First showcased at CinemaCon before dropping online, the new preview amplifies the buzz for the upcoming film, promising another deeply emotional narrative intertwined with catastrophic kaiju action.Set in 1949—two years after the events of the original film—Godzilla Minu...

SummaryA24 has released a new behind-the-scenes video for the upcoming psychological drama-thriller Mother MaryThe film stars Anne Hathaway as an iconic pop star reuniting with her estranged best friend, played by Michaela CoelThe project is set to hit select theaters on April 17 before expanding nationwide on April 24​A24 is giving fans an early glimpse into its highly anticipated film Mother Mary with a brand-new behind-the-scenes video. Written and directed by David Lowery, the upcoming psychological drama-thriller boasts a star-studded cast led by Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway, alongside Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, and FKA twigs.The narrative follows the story of an iconic pop star, Mother Mary (played by Hathaway), as she prepares for a massive comeback performance. Tensions ...

SummaryOver 1,000 Hollywood professionals signed an open letter unequivocally opposing the $111 billion USD merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. DiscoveryThe collective argues the deal will eliminate vital jobs, reduce creative opportunities, and shrink the number of major U.S. film studios to just fourThe statement aims to galvanize opponents ahead of strict regulatory reviews and impending shareholder votesOver 1,000 filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals have issued an open letter formally opposing the impending merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. Originally reported by Variety, the coalition—which includes marquee names like Joaquin Phoenix, Kristen Stewart, Ben Stiller, Denis Villeneuve, and Jane Fonda—published the collective statement ...

SummaryKim Kardashian has officially joined the producing team for Lindsey Ferrentino's Broadway play The Fear of 13The production stars Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe nominee Tessa ThompsonThe story centers on Nick Yarris, a man who spent over two decades on death row for a murder he did not commitKim Kardashian is officially expanding her entrepreneurial footprint with her Broadway producing debut for The Fear of 13. The reality television star and criminal justice reform advocate has joined the producing team of Lindsey Ferrentino's new play, taking on a co-producer role alongside Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions.Directed by David Cromer, the production features two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody (making his Broadway debut) and Golden Globe nominee ...

SummarySony Pictures confirmed the development of an R-rated animated adaptation of the video game Bloodborne during its CinemaCon presentationThe feature film will be co-financed by Lyrical Media and produced in collaboration with PlayStation Productions and Lyrical AnimationGaming content creator Seán McLoughlin boards the highly anticipated cinematic project as an official co-producerSony Pictures is officially developing the Bloodborne animated feature film for global cinematic audiences. Announced during the studio's CinemaCon presentation, the project represents a major expansion of the beloved FromSoftware intellectual property. Sanford Panitch, president of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group, confirmed the adaptation to Variety, emphasizing that the production will st...

Summary20th Century Studios has formally acquired the theatrical film rights to adapt the popular Roblox horror game 99 Nights in the ForestAlec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland of Grandma's Favourite Games will serve as executive producers on the adaptationThe cinematic project is currently in early development with no official writer or director attached at this time20th Century Studios is officially bringing 99 Nights in the Forest from the computer monitor to the silver screen. According to reports from Deadline, the production studio has acquired the exclusive theatrical film rights to adapt the wildly popular Roblox horror title into a feature-length cinematic project.Bridging the gap between modern interactive gaming platforms and traditional Hollywood cinema, the upcoming...

SummaryAccording to recent reports, casting details for Hideo Kojima's new game Physint have leakedThe project is allegedly operating under the internal codename "Shimmer"Calls point to a hijacked bus scenario and a villain compared to Mads Mikkelsen's HannibalHideo Kojima and Kojima Productions’ highly anticipated title, Physint, is reportedly moving forward with its casting phase. According to a recent report from MP1st, exclusive casting details have been unearthed for the upcoming action-espionage game, which rumors suggest is currently operating under the internal codename "Shimmer."Leaked casting calls indicate that Mari Ueda, founder of the motion capture company Pivot Motion, is taking the helm as casting director. According to the reported documents, the studio is actively looking...

SummaryEli Roth has unveiled the chilling first teaser trailer for his upcoming independent horror film Ice Cream ManThe plot follows an idyllic summer town descending into chaos when a local vendor serves treats that turn children into homicidal maniacsThe project features an ensemble cast led by Ari Millen with an original soundtrack featuring contributions from Snoop DoggEli Roth has officially released the first teaser trailer for Ice Cream Man, bringing his signature brand of splatter-soaked horror back to the big screen. Produced through his newly launched independent label, The Horror Section, the highly anticipated slasher promises an unrated theatrical event that pushes the boundaries of his previous gore-focused catalog.Based on an idea Roth has developed for over two decades, th...