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20th Century Studios has announced that production for a new Planet of the Apes movie will officially begin next month with a scheduled release date set for 2024. The upcoming sequel is the franchise’s sixth title based on Pierre Boulle’s French novel, Planet of the Apes, published in 1963. Titled “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the movie is set “many years” after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes in which Caesar and his apes were pitted against an army of humans in a postapocalyptic war that would determine the fate of both of their species. No plot details have been revealed as of yet, though the main cast has been announced featuring the return of Owen Teague (Black Mirror) as the ape Cornelius, and the addition of Freya Allen (The Witcher) and Peter Macon (Orville). Wes...

Following the first official trailer released in July, new film stills have surfaced for Marvel Studios‘ highly-anticipated Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sequel film. The shots offer fresh glimpses at the show’s main characters including Riri Williams’ Ironheart, the successor to Iron Man who builds her own high-tech armor suit, and T’Challa’s lover Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) who’s pictured in mourning. As evident in the trailer, the nation of Wakanda is sent reeling after the death of late star Chadwick Boseman‘s King T’Challa. Other characters in focus include Jabari Tribe leader Lord M’Baku (Winston Duke), who’s now a part of the tribal council, and the elite, all-female Dora Milaje guards. T’Challa will not be recast for the film. Below is an official synopsis for the upcoming sequel: “In...

Kevin Feige recently hinted that Wanda Maximoff is still very much alive as he opened up about actress Elizabeth Olsen‘s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Speaking to Variety, the Marvel Studios president implied that Wanda survived the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, despite the fact that Strange himself believed that she had died. “I don’t know that we saw her under rubble?” he said, referring to the last few moments of the film. “I saw a tower coming down and a little red flash. I don’t know what that means.” When asked about whether Wanda will appear again to either help the relaunch of the X-Men franchise or star in a solo Scarlet Witch film, any upcoming Avengers titles or the Agatha: Coven of Chaos project, however, Feige remained tight-lipped and...

Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California has just found a way to upcycle one of its oldest attractions in the form of the Pirates of the Caribbean Heritage Timeline. The collectible is a cut from the Rusty Fig tree that acted as the ride’s line decor. When it was discovered that the trees were diseased and were required to be cut down, Rhonda Wood, a park employee and forester pitched the idea of turning the slabs of wood into souvenirs. Each piece documents the history of the tree and their connection to the ride — from when the trees were planted in 1987 to when the ride was updated with Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa in 2006. The plaque on the collectible reads, “For approximately 35 years, these memorable trees enhanced the beauty of the queue line. Perhaps the reader is fortunate eno...

NBCUniversal’s Peacock has ordered a feature film based on the cult-favorite Dan Harom comedy series, Community. The project, titled Community: The Movie, will provide a long-awaited update on all things new in Greendale with the return of original stars Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Jim Rash and Ken Jeong. Peacock and Sony Pictures TV made the announcement on Friday, detailing that the negotiations for the movie were “heavily competitive.” Under the deal, Peacock has acquired non-exclusive rights to Community‘s six-season library, which is also available via Netflix and Hulu. Harmon is on the movie as executive producer and writer, alongside Andrew Guest. McHale is also on board as an executive producer, with Russ Kasnoff and Gary Foster. The director of ...

Tarzan may be swinging into theaters again, according to sources via The Hollywood Reporter. Sony Pictures has secured the screen rights to the famed character from creator Edgar Rice Burroughs’ estate and is looking to facilitate a “total reinvention” of the title and its intellectual property, per the outlet. The studio has not recruited a writer, filmmaker or producer for the project, as it is still in its early developmental stages. Sony did not immediately comment on the news. The Tarzan franchise achieved massive success in the 20th century, following the widespread popularity of Burroughs’ first story, Tarzan of the Apes, which was published in 1912. The burgeoning character was then reinvented across movies, radio shows, TV series, comics and more. Notably, Disney created a popular...

Known for pursuing unconventional “side quests,” from commenting on the Tokyo Olympics to starring as a character in Call of Duty to appearing on Family Feud, Snoop Dogg now makes a special appearance on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, seen hilariously bombing multiple word puzzles. From the jump, Snoop Dogg was quick to the button, though he didn’t quite have the answers, answering “Baking Onions” for “Baking Brownies.” As the show progressed, the theatrics continued as Snoop answered “Toilet Atlas” for “Talented Artist.” In the end, he redeems himself with the correct answer for “Sun’s Out Buns out!” Even though the West Coast rapper didn’t emerge victorious in the end, he’s definitely been one of the most entertaining guests on the show thus far. Take a look at Snoop Dogg’s answers bel...

Following news of Wolverine’s return and actors Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds delivering another teaser, reports are now noting the possibility of Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man appearing in Deadpool 3. The latest rumors build on the news of the upcoming sequel from Marvel Studios including Jackman returning as the mutant Wolverine. Fans are currently grasping onto the possibility of seeing the favorite comic duo of Deadpool and Spider-Man on screen. The two heroes have had a long history in comic books, starting off as enemies, the two gained respect for one another, building a friendship that sees them fighting crime side by side occasionally. Additionally, the two are also known for their playful banter that mixes Deadpool’s fourth wall breaking and Spider-Man’s quick wit. Stay tuned for mor...

Building on the conclusion of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard‘s defamation trial, the “most-watched trial of the year” has now been made into a movie. The Tubi original Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial is a fictionized retelling of the case closely followed around the world by millions. Ultimately, the jury deliberated that Heard defamed Depp with domestic violence allegations included in her December 2018 op-ed piece, while Depp was held liable for a defamatory statement made about Heard by his lawyer. The official trailer for the film reveals that Hot Take will present both sides of the trial presented by the lawyers representing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Aside from the lead-up and scenes from the two-month trial, the trial also references the TikTok videos that mocked Heard during the tria...

Makoto Shinkai, the director behind Weather With You (2019) and Your Name, which famously surpassed Spirited Away‘s record for highest-grossing anime film ever back in 2017, has returned with a new film titled Suzumi no Tojimari (Suzume’s Locking-Up). The upcoming film follows 17-year-old Suzume who meets a mysterious young man named Souta looking for a door in the mountains. Suzume later finds out that the door is one of many appearing in lonely areas across Japan that are responsible for various disasters. Joining Suzume on her adventures is a magical cat and Souta, who gets turned into a wooden chair. Suzume no Tojimari is scheduled to release in Japan November 11 and will premiere in the U.S. in early 2023. Below is the official description of the film: “On the other side of the door, ...

According to reports, Jonathan Majors is now being eyed to play Dennis Rodman in 48 Hours in Vegas. Currently in the works at Lionsgate, the studio secured the rights from the NBA icon more than a year ago. 48 Hours in Vegas focuses on Dennis Rodman’s infamous trip to Las Vegas with a “skittish assistant GM” for the Chicago Bulls during the 1998 NBA Finals. Despite his two-day trip to Sin City, Rodman was able to help the Bulls led by Michael Jordan secure their third NBA Championship in a row. “There’s only one Dennis Rodman,” said Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group President, Nathan Kahane. “In 1998, there was nobody on Earth who’d be more fun – or maybe more dangerous – to party with. And yet that’s not even half of who he is. This movie takes you on an unforgettable ride with the myth, t...

Marvel‘s formerly forthcoming Disney+ series Armor Wars is now being redeveloped as a feature film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Per the outlet’s sources, the studio was dedicated to telling the story “the right way” and realized that was it better suited for a feature through the process. The decision pushes the title back on the development slate. The project, which was first announced back in 2020, will see Don Cheadle reprise his Marvel Cinematic Universe role as Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes, otherwise known as War Machine. Marvel had previously aimed to begin production in 2023, though the team was reportedly notified on Thursday of the project’s shift in direction. Yassir Lester is still on board as head writer for the film, though there is no director attached to ...