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Who Should Play Archie and the Gang? Universal Pictures Developing New Archie Movie

Aug 21st 2025 01:41am

Universal Pictures has set its sights on Archie, with Spider-Verse producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller leading the charge on a big-screen adaptation of the iconic comics. The untitled film will be written by Eisner Award–winning comic author Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow), who is making a push into screenwriting. While plot details remain […]

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Who Should Lead the ‘Ravenhood’ Movie? Casting Heats Up for Kate Stewart’s Steamy Saga

Jul 25th 2025 06:22pm

The next big book-to-screen franchise might just have wings — and fans of Kate Stewart’s Ravenhood series are already buzzing with casting ideas. Constantin Film, best known for Resident Evil, has partnered with After producers Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay to adapt Stewart’s cult-favorite romance-thriller into a feature film. With more than three million copies […]

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Mikey Madison in Talks to Lead A24’s Reimagined Masque of the Red Death

Jun 9th 2025 12:49pm

Mikey Madison may be lining up her next major role following her Oscar-winning turn in Anora. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Madison is in talks to lead A24’s upcoming adaptation of The Masque of the Red Death, a bold reimagining of the Edgar Allan Poe classic from director Charlie Polinger. The project, produced by Picturestart […]

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The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga Adaptation Rumours Heat Up – Is it a Tarantino or PTA Masterpiece in the Making?

Mar 10th 2025 01:17am

In the latest Hollywood whispers, there’s been talk of a potential adaptation of The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga—but as with any good rumour, the details are as murky as the Mississippi backwaters. Sources close to the project have hinted that the adaptation may be shaping up to be something wild and unpredictable, […]

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Clayface Movie Confirmed as Part of the DCU with R Rating

Feb 27th 2025 02:33am

James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chiefs of DC Studios, have confirmed that the upcoming Clayface movie will be part of the DC Universe (DCU) and will have an R rating. Clayface, a Gotham City criminal with the ability to reshape his body, first appeared in Detective Comics #40 (1940). The character has had multiple iterations, […]

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Lena Dunham to Write Film About FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried for Apple and A24

Dec 4th 2024 10:39am

Lena Dunham is scripting a film adaptation of Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, Michael Lewis’ 2023 book about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Apple Studios and A24 are producing the project, which is in early development. Bankman-Fried launched FTX in 2019, a cryptocurrency exchange that gained significant recognition, including a commercial […]

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Madonna Considers TV Series After Clashing With Producers Over Biopic “Downsizing”

Nov 19th 2024 12:25am

Madonna has opened up about her frustrations with producers and agents who urged her to “downscale” her ambitious self-directed biopic. In a candid Instagram post, the Queen of Pop shared how these pressures led her to reevaluate the project, even hinting at the possibility of transforming it into a TV series. The planned film, set […]

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Charlie Hunnam Takes on Ed Gein in Netflix’s “Monster” Season 3

Sep 18th 2024 05:12pm

Excitement is building for the upcoming third season of Netflix’s hit series “Monster,” and fans are buzzing about Charlie Hunnam‘s role as infamous serial killer Ed Gein. Known for his chilling real-life crimes in the 1950s, Gein has long fascinated true crime enthusiasts, and Hunnam’s portrayal promises to dive deep into the complexities of this […]

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Who Will Star in Steven Spielberg’s Untitled 2026 Event Film?

Sep 8th 2024 06:28pm

The casting for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming untitled event film, scheduled for release on May 15, 2026, is already generating major excitement. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Eve Hewson is in early talks to star in the highly anticipated project. Hewson, who recently starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Dakota Fanning in Netflix’s limited series The […]

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Disney Reportedly Halts Adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book Amid Misconduct Allegations

Sep 8th 2024 12:28am

Disney has reportedly paused its long-awaited adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s 2008 YA novel The Graveyard Book, IndieWire reports. While no official statement has been made by the studio, sources suggest the decision may be linked to sexual misconduct allegations against Gaiman that surfaced over the summer.

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Amazon’s ‘Masters of the Universe’: All the Casting Details You Need to Know

Sep 6th 2024 02:07pm

Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films are moving forward with their highly anticipated live-action Masters of the Universe movie, and the casting news is starting to shape the film into an exciting project for fans of the 1980s toy franchise. Alison Brie has secured the key role of Evil-Lyn, one of the most iconic villains […]

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Search Begins for the New Ritchie Valens in ‘La Bamba’ Remake

Aug 30th 2024 08:03pm

The iconic story of 1950s rock sensation Ritchie Valens is returning to the big screen with a remake of the 1987 classic La Bamba. Mucho Mas Media and Sony Pictures have teamed up for the project, with Luis Valdez, the original film’s writer and director, serving as executive producer.