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Prime Video is reportedly in neogtiations to produce a live-action TV series based on the major PlayStation franchise, God of War. According to sources, Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby of The Expanse, The Wheel of Time executive producer/showrunner Rafe Judkins, Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions will all collaborate for the series. No statements from Sony and Amazon Studios, the two companies which will likely co-produce, were shared. The reports arrive shortly after Walton Goggins was cast in a lead role in Amazon Studios and Killer Films’ upcoming Fallout TV series adaptation. Amazon Studios is also currently developing an adaptation of Mass Effect. “You will see us continuing to invest in fantasy genres of all kinds,” Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke said in la...

Two stars from the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air series will appear in an upcoming episode of Peacock’s Bel-Air reboot. According to reports, Daphne Maxwell Reid, who portrayed Aunt Viv from the fourth season onwards, and Vernee Watson-Johnson, who portrayed Will Smith’s mother Vy, will guest star in Bel-Air as new characters. They will be playing the roles of Helen and Janice, two Art Council Board of Trustee members, on the episode premiering on March 24. Peacock’s Bel-Air reboot is a dramatic take on the cult comedy classic and is executive produced by Will Smith and Quincy Jones, and stars a brand new cast: Jabari Banks as Will Smith, Cassandra Freeman as Aunt Viv, Adrian Holmes as Uncle Phil, Olly Sholotan as Carlton, Coco Jones as Hilary, Akira Akbar as Ashley, Jimmy Akingbola as ...

Chris Rock and Kevin Hart have unveiled dates for their co-headlining comedy tour, “Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed.” The five-date, exclusive arena run is set to kick off on July 21 at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY followed by stops at the Prudential Center in Newark, Madison Square Garden in New York and PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, before closing it out in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on July 25th. “When Chris and I realized we were both going to be on tour this year we immediately knew we needed to do something special. We have been friends and mentors to each other for 20 years, but we have never shared a headlining stage together – until now!!! I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the return of live comedy than to co-headline a show with ...

The Batman scored $128.5 million USD at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, marking the second-largest debut in the pandemic era, following Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s $253 million USD opening in December, and the largest opening of 2022, according to Variety. The near-three-hour, Matt Reeves-directed pic raked in an additional $120 million USD from 75 markets overseas, bringing its worldwide opening figure to approximately $248.5 million USD. The Robert Pattison-led movie’s box office success was largely driven by a younger male demographic — more than 65% of ticket buyers were male, and more than 60% of attendees were between the ages of 18 and 34, Variety reports. Notably, Reeves was the first person Toby Emmerich hired to direct a superhero film f...

A new trailer is out for the DC League of Super-Pets animated movie. Arriving in theaters this May, the film follows a league of super-pets that assemble to rescue the Justice League after they’re captured by Lex Luthor. Fans were surprised to hear Keanu Reeves’ voice behind Batman. Appearing alongside him, Kevin Hart plays his loyal pet, Ace the Bat-Hound. Dwayne Johnson voices Krypto the Superdog and John Krasinski as Krypto’s owner, Superman. Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne and Diego Luna all also have roles as former shelter pets who acquire superpowers. Marc Maron plays Lex Luther. Additionally, Kate McKinnon, Thomas Middleditch, Ben Schwartz and Jameela Jamil have all been cast in roles that have yet to be revealed. Watch the trailer for DC League of Super-Pets. The film hits thea...

The Weeknd is headed to Springfield for a one-episode voice acting role on The Simpsons, slated for premiere on March 20. The Dawn FM artist, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, shared the news on Twitter by confirming a report from a fan account, writing, “proud of this one,” alongside a yellow heart emoji. proud of this one ? https://t.co/8tdTSdd7Pl — The Weeknd (@theweeknd) March 6, 2022 The 32-year-old artist will voice a character named Orion Hughes in The Simpsons‘ March 20 episode, titled “Bart the Cool Kid,” which will arrive as the 15th episode of the series’ 33rd season. The episode will also guest star Michael Rapport, who will voice a food truck owner named Mike Wegman. “When Bart befriends a famous kid influencer who owns an ultra-cool skate wear brand, Homer leads a re...

While the Dr. Stone manga officially ended with the release of chapter 232, the series will receive a special chapter later this year. The popular franchise, which is penned by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi, follows a 15-year-old boy named Senku, who wakes up 3700 years into the future to find that the entire human race has bmangamangamangaeen turned into stone. An anime adaptation of Dr. Stone debuted in 2019. The second season arrived last year, and a third will air in 2023. The chapter series ended just the other day, on March 6. Though creators have yet to reveal the release date for the special chapter, fans of the beloved franchise will now have something to look forward to. Dr. STONE, Ch. 232: Senku attempts to create the wildest invention of all in the final chapter! G...

Judd Apatow and Netflix have unveiled the trailer for their upcoming pandemic comedy film, The Bubble. Directed and produced by Apatow and co-written with Pam Brady, The Bubble sees a group of actors and actresses who get stuck in a hotel pandemic bubble as they attempt to finish a Cliff Beasts sequel — a franchise about a species of dinosaur who can fly and threaten humankind. The Apatow-helmed comedy will feature a high-profile cast consisting of Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Pedro Pascal, Peter Serafinowicz, Vir Das, Rob Delaney, Galen Hopper, Samson Kayo, Guz Khan, Nick Kocher, Ross Lee, Harry Trevaldwyn and Danielle Vitalis. Watch the trailer above. The Bubble premieres April 1 on Netflix. Elsewhere in en...

James Cameron‘s Avatar sequel Avatar 2 was delayed from a 2021 release date to the end of this year, but it now seems that 20th Century Studios is keen on keeping to its holiday release this time around. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell confirmed that the long-awaited sequel will definitely keep its December 16 release date this year, with no plans of further delays. When asked how the team plans on drawing audiences back to a franchise that had such a long hiatus after its introduction, the executive expressed very little concern. “This is not just a sequel, it’s a saga. And it’s a family saga. It will be compelling on its own, but it will also be extremely compelling to return to those characters and to see how they’...

Alien fans will be delighted to learn that a new, original film is on its way. According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios has greenlit a new project from Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead director Fede Álvarez. Notably, the new installment will be a completely original and standalone experience instead of a remake or a sequel, with Álvarez himself pitching the idea, which studio president Steve Asbell called “a really good story with a bunch of characters you haven’t seen before.” Original Alien director Ridley Scott will also be returning to the franchise, this time serving as producer through his Scott Free banner. The film will be created exclusively for Hulu, and Asbell says that developing the movie for the streaming platform would allow ...

Disney has announced plans to launch an ad-supported subscription tier for its Disney+ streaming services, with aims to introduce it in the US in late 2022 and in international markets in 2023. According to reports, Disney’s plans will help the company to achieve its long-term goal of earning between 230 to 260 million Disney+ subscribers by FY2024. Deadline adds that the streaming service’s growth has been slowing down despite having 130 million subscribers by the end of 2021, and that Disney+’s one-dollar price hike from 2021 was likely a “short-term impediment to growth.” “Expanding access to Disney+ to a broader audience at a lower price point is a win for everyone – consumers, advertisers, and our storytellers,” Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, sai...