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[Update: Bautista’s casting has been confirmed via press release, which notes he’s playing “an important supporting role” in the film.] Looks likeGuardians of the GalaxystarDave Bautistamay be joiningHarrison FordandRyan Goslingin the cast ofBlade Runner 2. The wrester-turned-actor dropped a pretty specific tease on his twitter account today, posting an image of himself holding an origami unicorn reminescent of the one seen inRidley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi film. Ford is reprising his role of detective Rick Deckard for the sequel withSicariohelmerDenis Villeneuveset to direct....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe will make history in 2019. Our minds can run wild trying to predict the narrative outcome and box office haul ofAvengers 4, but no matter how things pan out for the next team-up movie, 2019 will bring us a very exciting Marvel first - the very first female-led MCU installment,Captain Marvel. Over 10 years and 20 films later, we haveBrie Larsontaking the spotlight as Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel....

ThatCall of Dutymovie is moving closer to actually happening, despite the fact that Hollywood has still yet to churn out a genuinely good video game adaptation. We learneda year agothat Activision Blizzard Studios was developing not only aCall of Dutymovie but an entire expanded universe based on the wildly popular video game franchise, and now they’ve found a director to kick things off. PerVariety, filmmakerStefano Sollimais in negotiations to take the helm of the firstCall of Dutymovie....

Hosted byChad Smith, drummer for the Grammy-winning rock bandRed Hot Chili Peppers, the PBS seriesLandmarks Live in Concertfeatures a line-up of global superstars performing at landmark locations of either historical or personal significance, around the world. For their episode (airing on November 10th), Grammy-winning rock bandFoo Fighterstraveled this past July to Athens, Greece for a truly incredible performance at the Acropolis. From creator, director and executive producerDanCatullo, the series is part live performance, part travel show and part history lesson, all in one really cool package....

Apple TV+ unveils their latest shiny, star-studded original series withDefending Jacob, and this time, they’ve got an Avenger. Based onWilliam Landay’s mystery novel of the same name, the new thriller series from creatorMark Bomback(War for the Planet of the Apes) and directorMorten Tyldum(The Imitation Game) features MCU‌ superstarChris Evansas Andy Barber, an assistant D.A. who winds up overseeing his nightmare case when his 14-year-old son (Jaeden Martell) is accused, arrested, and tried for the murder of a classmate....

At this point, if Marvel ever decidesnotto include a post-credits scene in their movie, people are going to be disappointed. The film preceding the credits could be incredible, but if there’s not a little stinger teasing an upcomingepisodemovie, the experience is now tarnished. But as long as the studio includes these stingers, fans will go out feeling upbeat about what’s to come in the MCU. Doctor Strangeincludes not one but two stingers, and while past films that had two stingers usually had one to build up the universe and the other meant for fun, bothDoctor Strangepost-credit scenes hint at what’s to come for two separate MCU movies....

For a brief moment, there was a time whenBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeandCaptain America: Civil Warwere both supposed to open on August 25, 2025. It was going to be the ultimate showdown between the Marvel and the DC faithful, as if ticket-buyers were restricted from seeing both movies that weekend (if anything, it would have been a test of general audiences). But Warner Bros. blinked, scooted up to March, and did quite well on its opening weekend, although its real test will be if it can do well at the box office in the weeks ahead, especially when you consider it has zero competition from another blockbuster untilThe Jungle Bookopens on April 15th....

Even beforeDoug Limanstarted directing spy movies, duplicity was always his preferred game. The entirety of his breakout filmSwingerspivots onJon Favreau’s character’s ability to pretend to be something he is not to get laid following a particularly disastrous break-up. His riotous, undervalued second feature,Go, hopped and skipped between different characters that end up at the same stupid rave, and much of the narrative hurdles that they clear to arrive there involve lies and keen, acute performance to hide their true intentions and past actions....

Dylan O’Brienis now finally back in front of cameras aftersuffering a serious accidenton the set ofMaze Runner: The Death Cureearlier this year, and now our first look at O’Brien in the potential franchise-starterAmerican Assassinhas arrived. This past spring, O’Brien was involved in a significant accident on theMaze Runnerset that shut that film’s production down so O’Brien could recuperate. The sequel is now back on trackto resume filming in early 2017, but before that, O’Brien will lead another potential franchise in theVince FlynnadaptationAmerican Assassin....

Edgar Wrightis incapable of making a bad movie, and a potential next project for theBaby Driverfilmmaker sounds downright incredible. While Wright is currently in post-production on the psychological thrillerLast Night in Soho, which is scheduled to hit theaters later this year, it appears he’s next looking to dive headfirst into a robot sci-fi story. PerTHR, Wright is set to direct an adaptation of the upcomingSimon StephensonnovelSet My Heart to Five, and the logline is incredible:...

Howdy, folks! It’s Sunday, which means it’s time for the horror haul, our weekly round-up and one-stop-shop for all things horror. This week in horror news, I was finally able to reveal what I learned on the set ofAndy Muschietti’sITso we got a whole lot of new details (and a new trailer) for theStephen Kingadaptation. We also got some new details on the “nightmare” rights situation that’s keepingTales from the Cryptfrom coming back and a newAMC Visionariesdocuseries that brings usEli Roth’sHistory of Horror....

Paramount’s event seriesThe Offermay have suffered a blow – or dodged a bullet – when itlost its leading manArmie Hammerlast month, but another project about the making ofThe Godfatheris moving full speed ahead, as two-time Emmy winnerElisabeth Mossis set to joinJake GyllenhaalandOscar Isaacin a now-untitled film from directorBarry Levinson. Andrew Farottewrote the original screenplay, which was voted to the Black List of Hollywood’s best unproduced scripts. Then titledFrancis and the Godfather, the script was later redeveloped by Levinson, who will also produce along withKevin Turen,Jon Levinand Echo Lake Entertainment’sMike Marcus,Doug MankoffandAndrew Spaulding, as well asJason Sosnoffof Baltimore Pictures....

Almost twelve years ago,The Expendablescame to theaters, launching a franchise that brings together legends of the action movie genre likeSylvester Stallone,Jason Statham, and more. Now, almost eight years after the release ofThe Expendables 3, fans are getting their first look atThe Expendables 4. The look is coming from CinemaCon in the form of posters that tease the film’s tagline and the faces new and old fans can expect to see when the film hit theaters....