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50 Cent confirmed that A Moment In Time: Murder Was the Case — his series focusing on Snoop Dogg‘s 1993 murder trial — will not be happening at STARZ. The executive producer confirmed the news in a now-deleted tweet and gave an unclear of explanation of why the deal with STARZ fell through. “@SnoopDogg Murder was the case is no longer in production at STARZ,” Fif wrote. “I give them the alley-oop, they drop the damn ball. Anyway I hope snoop tell his story.” Murder Was the Case was initially set to follow Snoop Dogg’s 1993 trial for the first-degree murder of Phili Woldermariam. “Murder was the Case is an incredible story. Snoop had the biggest album in the country and was fighting for his freedom in the courtroom. The only place to go on this incredible ride is with G-Unit Film &...

Charlize Theron has given fans a glimpse of what to expect for the tenth installment of the Fast & Furious saga. In a recent Instagram post, Theron marked her return to the franchise with a couple of images of herself as the villainous Cipher in Fast X. The actress first portrayed Cipher in 2017’s The Fate of the Furious and in F9 in 2021. Theron appeared to share two photos from the set with the caption, “She’s back baby.” In one photo, Theron stands between two men in armor who appear defeated. Whether or not they were defeated by Cipher herself still remains in question. The other showcases a behind-the-scenes look at Theron preparing for a cinematic shot. Fast X marks director Justin Lin’s first of a two-part final installment for the Fast Saga. Currently, the plan is to shoot Fast...

Highly anticipated by fans of the manga/anime source material, shooting on Netflix‘s One Piece live-action adaptation is now underway. Thanks to Twitter user @OP_Netflix_Fan, we now have a first look at the Straw Hat Pirates’ first full-sized ship, The Going Merry, along with other ships and places from the show. The real-life version of the ship faithfully replicates its jib and a central steer rudder orientation, complete with its signature sheep figurehead. Other ships photographed on set include The Red Force used by Shanks and the Red Hair Pirates, and the beloved Baratie ocean-going restaurant. Images also show Loguetown, Windmill Village and Gol D. Roger’s execution platform. From the imagery, it appears that the One Piece live-action adaptation has developed an accurate yet realist...

Amazon is reportedly adapting Hazelight Studios‘ recent hit It Takes Two into a film and Dwayne Johnson is potentially involved in the cast. According to new reports from Deadline, Amazon will be partnering with Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions banner to create a movie based on the popular two-player co-op game, which won Game of the Year at the Game Awards in 2021. Sonic the Hedgehog producer dj2 Entertainment will also be participating, with the film’s writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller handling the screenplay adaptation. The outlet also suggests that the upcoming film will follow closely with the original storyline of It Takes Two, which centers around May and Cody, a married couple struggling with their marriage. As they contemplate divorce, the two find their minds magi...

For those looking forward to the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, Sony Pictures recently revealed that the wait for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will be longer. Originally set to release October 7 this year, the studio announced ahead of its CinemaCon presentation that the animated film will now be arriving June 2, 2023. The delay also means that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part II will also be shifted back to March 29, 2024. Both highly anticipated films will be hitting theaters in premium large formats and IMAX with some expected extensive rollouts. The Spider-Man spinoff Madame Web directed by S.J. Clarkson, starring Sydney Sweeney and Dakota Johnson is also delayed until July 7, 2023. While Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua’s The Equalizer 3 is now...

With just a month to go before its long-awaited release, Warner Bros. Japan has now released the final trailer for the two upcoming live-action adaptation films of Fullmetal Alchemist. The first film to arrive on May 20 will be Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter — The Avenger Scar, which will follow the story arc of Scar himself as he seeks vengeance on the state alchemists after the battle and genocide during the Ishval civil war. Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter — The Last Transmutation will then follow on June 24, wrapping up the entire storyline for the two Elric brothers and their quest in earning their physical bodies back, which brings them into a deeper conflict with the Homunculi that runs deep into the roots of the state itself. As you’d expect, the two films will also int...

Idris Elba is jumping back into TV with his new starring role in Apple TV+‘s Hijack. The series is a seven-part drama that follows the journey of a hijacked plane on its way to London. In the seven-hour flight, Elba plays negotiator Sam Nelson who utilizes his experiences in the business world to attempt to save the passengers on board. The series is written by Lupin writer George Kay and is directed by Jim Field Smith. Smith also executive produced the series with Elba. The new series is a part of the actor’s first-look deal his Green Door Pictures company signed with Apple. The announcement of the series comes after Elba recently said that he was planning on focusing on his music career and will be taking a step back from acting. Elba is also a DJ and regularly performs sets at major fes...

Netflix has finally announced the streaming date for the compilation film for season one of Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045. Scheduled for early May, the compilation film comes more than half a year since its original announcement and almost exactly two years after the debut of the anime‘s first season on Netflix. Aside from giving old fans the opportunity to relive some of the key moments in the season and new fans a quick and convenient catchup of what has happened in the series thus far, the film will also provide previously unreleased footage to prepare you for the upcoming season. As for season two of the show, Netflix has currently scheduled its release for May 23. The trailers released so far reveal a new AI entity known as “N,” which becomes the main premise of what Motoko Kusana...

The Duffer Brothers have alluded to potentially creating a spin-off for Stranger Things. The creators have hinted at a potential opening for the additional storylines down the line, exploring different journeys of the show’s characters. In a recent conversation with SFX, the brothers admitted that they do not feel the show is over just quite yet. They said that they believed the series had “a lot more gas left in the tank” and even shared that even Netflix is unaware of what they have in store. Matt explained, “We have some ideas. In terms of if we were to do any sort of spinoff, or any continuation of Stranger Things, for us the bar was always ‘Is the idea exciting enough that we feel the pull of wanting to do it again?’” He added, “I want to feel the pull of ‘God I really want to do this...

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It appears that Netflix will not be moving forward with a sequel to Bright. While Bright 2 was confirmed in 2018 with an orc audition tape, Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw revealed that Netflix has “abandoned plans to make a sequel to Bright,” but disclosed that it was not related to recent slap incident at the Oscars. As far as the upcoming National Geographic Pole to Pole docu-series with Smith, that will be released but filming has been hit with delays after the incident. Production for Pole to Pole was originally slated to take place in spring but has now been pushed to the end of fall. Those looking to get their Bright fix can still catch the original as well as Bright: Samurai Soul anime on Netflix. NatGeo has delayed the start of production on its big Will Smith show following the Slap. But ...

After receiving a new release date alongside Black Adam, Aquaman 2 and Shazam 2, we now have new images of Michael Keaton‘s Batsuit from The Flash. Believed to be costume test shots, the newly surfaced photos show the veteran actor dressed in an updated version of his classic Batsuit from 1989’s Batman. Building on the minimalist design of the original, the updated features a sleek tonal look with a slew of dynamic panel lines that accent the muscle separation throughout. The suit also features a wrapping cape design that envelops the cowl with distinct gauntlets and a striking utility belt. It is also important to note the bright and bold yellow Bat symbol featured prominently at the center of the chest. Previously set to release November 4, The Flash is now postponed until June 23, 2023....