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‎Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to headline Werwulf, the latest horror feature from acclaimed filmmaker Robert Eggers, marking a high-profile reunion following their collaboration on the 2024 gothic hit Nosferatu. Negotiations are underway for Lily-Rose Depp to join the cast, potentially reuniting with both Eggers and Taylor-Johnson in what’s shaping up to be a major horror event. ‎ ‎ Aaron Taylor-Johnson joins Robert Eggers’ werewolf film Werwulf as Lily-Rose Depp nears a potential return following Nosferatu’s major success. ‎Getty (2) ‎ ‎The director is co-writing the screenplay with frequent collaborator Sjón, continuing the creative partnership that powered The Northman. Scheduled for a North American theatrical release on Christmas Day 2026, Werwulf will delve into the werewolf mythos through Eggers’ signature atmospheric lens. ‎ ‎Production is being led by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title, with Eggers and Sjón also on board as producers. Chris and Eleanor Colu...

‎Nintendo and Sony’s highly anticipated Legend of Zelda live-action adaptation has officially found its leads, with Bo Bragason cast as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth set to portray the iconic hero Link. The announcement, made by Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto on Wednesday via a post on X, has ignited widespread excitement among fans of the legendary video game franchise. ‎ Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will lead Nintendo and Sony's live-action Legend of Zelda movie, set for a 2027 theatrical release. ‎Getty Images (2) ‎ ‎Miyamoto shared photos of Bragason and Ainsworth in costume, confirming their roles in the upcoming fantasy adventure. "I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san,” Miyamoto wrote. “I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.” ‎ ‎The film is currently slated for a theatrical releas...

‎The title of Denis Villeneuve’s next cinematic journey to Arrakis has been officially confirmed. The third installment in the acclaimed science fiction saga will be released under the name Dune: Part Three, as officially listed on Rentrak. Earlier references had labeled the film Dune Messiah, a direct allusion to Frank Herbert’s 1969 novel which forms the narrative foundation for this chapter, charting Paul Atreides’ ascent as emperor. ‎ ‎ Timothée Chalamet and Josh Brolin in 'Dune: Part Two.' ‎Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. ‎ ‎The production will incorporate sequences filmed using Imax cameras, though it will not adopt the format exclusively across the entire shoot. This aligns it more closely with previous blockbusters utilizing selective Imax scenes, differing from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which remains the only feature to date shot entirely with Imax technology. ‎ ‎Speculation had been stirred by recent comments from Imax CEO Richard Gelfond, who implied d...

‎Chris Pratt is confirmed to reprise his voice role as the iconic feline Garfield in a follow-up to last year’s animated feature, The Garfield Movie. Known for portraying the sardonic, food-obsessed cat with a deep aversion to Mondays, Pratt will once again lend his voice to the beloved character in the forthcoming sequel. ‎ ‎ Chris Pratt reprises his role as Garfield in the sequel to the $230M hit. Alcon, Prime Focus, and DNEG Animation return for the lasagna-loving cat’s next tale. ‎Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ‎ ‎Released globally in 2024 by Sony Pictures, with the exception of China, the original film achieved a significant commercial milestone, earning over $230 million at the worldwide box office. The unexpected success has prompted the development of a sequel, bringing back several of the original production partners. ‎ ‎Alcon Entertainment’s co-founders and co-CEOs, Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, are set to produce the follow-up installment. They will be joined b...

‎Mia Goth has officially joined the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter, the upcoming stand-alone film from director Shawn Levy, starring Ryan Gosling. Production is slated to begin this fall in England, with a theatrical release scheduled for May 28, 2027. ‎ ‎Mia Goth in 'MaXXXXine.' ‎A24/Justin Lubin ‎ ‎Gosling will lead the sci-fi action feature, playing a protector tasked with shielding a mysterious young charge from dangerous enemies. Goth has signed on to portray one of the central antagonists—a role previously linked to Mikey Madison, whose negotiations reportedly fell through due to financial disagreements. ‎ ‎Star Wars: Starfighter is a self-contained story set in the galaxy far, far away, but it will not connect to the iconic Skywalker Saga. The film is set approximately five years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and promises to explore an entirely new era in the franchise’s timeline. ‎ ‎“This is a stand-alone. It’s not a prequel, not a sequel. It...

‎Blumhouse Productions has officially announced the development of a feature film based on the viral horror video game Phasmophobia, marking the studio’s latest foray into the world of video game adaptations. The film will be co-produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, the production company helmed by acclaimed horror filmmaker James Wan, in collaboration with the game’s original developer, Kinetic Games Limited. ‎ ‎' Phasmophobia. ' ‎Kinetic Games ‎ ‎Unveiled during the inaugural “Business of Fear” event in Hollywood, the project underscores Blumhouse’s strategic focus on adapting popular horror gaming IPs with built-in fanbases. While no distributor or theatrical release date has been confirmed, the announcement follows the massive success of Five Nights at Freddy’s, which grossed $291 million globally despite a simultaneous streaming release on Peacock. ‎ ‎Originally released in early access in 2020, Phasmophobia quickly became a cultural and streaming sensation...

Sony has successfully secured the rights to the Resident Evil franchise, marking the return of the iconic horror-action series to its hands. The studio triumphed in a competitive bidding war for not just the film rights to the popular video game adaptation, but also the opportunity to collaborate with acclaimed filmmaker Zach Cregger. The highly anticipated reboot is set for release on September 18, 2026. ' Zach Cregger. ' Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney Cregger, who made waves with his writing and directing of the hit horror film Barbarian and is currently working on the ensemble project Weapons, is attached to write and direct the Resident Evil reboot. His fresh take on horror has generated significant buzz in the industry, and his involvement has helped revive interest in the franchise. Originally part of Sony’s Screen Gems label, the Resident Evil series had been with Constantin Film since the late 1990s. The franchise’s fate took a pivotal turn ear...

Charli XCX has kicked off the month with a whirlwind of excitement. Fresh off her impressive four BRIT Awards, the pop sensation has now announced a headline slot at Glastonbury, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation. But while many might take a well-deserved break after such achievements, Charli isn't slowing down. The “Guess” singer is reportedly in talks to star in Greta Gerwig's upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia. ' Charlie XCX ' at the 2025 Grammys. Getty Images  While the details surrounding her role remain under wraps, speculation is rife. Sources suggest that Charli XCX could be cast as Jadis, The White Witch, a character most famously portrayed by Tilda Swinton in the 2005 film The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Known for her icy demeanor and evil power, Jadis is infamous for casting Narnia into a century-long winter. If this rumor proves true, Charli’s involvement would be a significant career milestone, adding another maj...

The Shrek franchise has gained a star that’s bound to make waves. Zendaya has officially signed on for Shrek 5, lending her voice to the daughter of Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) and Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz). She joins the iconic Eddie Murphy, who will reprise his role as the ever-popular Donkey. ' Zendaya. ' Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images Zendaya has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents. Her busy schedule includes projects like Dune: Messiah, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the highly anticipated Spider-Man sequel, and the third season of Euphoria. In 2024, she showcased her range with standout performances in Challengers, a tennis drama by Luca Guadagnino, and Dune: Part Two. Her addition to Shrek 5 brings an exciting new energy to the long-running franchise and may help attract a fresh, younger audience to the series. Scheduled for release on December 23, 2026, Shrek 5 will be the first film in the main series since Shrek Forever After in ...

Season 5 of The Boys is set to deliver a thrilling Supernatural reunion, as Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins are confirmed to make special guest appearances in the final season of the popular Prime Video superhero drama, produced by showrunner Eric Kripke. ' Supernatural Reunion on The Boys 5. ' Maarten de Boer The exciting news was revealed via a video posted on the official social media accounts of The Boys, featuring Jensen Ackles, along with his former Supernatural co-stars Padalecki and Collins, hinting that they have some work to do together. The video is a fun reference to their Supernatural roots. As fans are already aware, Ackles is returning as a series regular in Season 5 after first appearing as Soldier Boy in Season 3. The video, which featured all three stars, was captioned with the message: "Season 5 just got a bit more supernatural," further teasing their shared history on Supernatural. The specific characters that Padalecki and Collins wi...

CBS is strengthening its primetime slate for the 2025-26 season with a slew of renewals. The network has handed out new season orders to nine series, including a two-season pickup for the popular comedy Ghosts. Brandon Scott Jones , Danielle Pinnock and Rose McIver in ' Ghosts. ' Bertrand Calmeau/CBS Ghosts, which has become a fan favorite, will return for seasons five and six, taking the show through the 2026-27 season. This commitment demonstrates CBS's confidence in the series' enduring appeal. All three NCIS series - the original NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney - have been renewed for the 2025-26 season. This move ensures that the beloved franchise will continue to thrive on CBS. In addition to Ghosts and the NCIS franchise, CBS has also renewed Elsbeth, Fire Country, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Hollywood Squares, and Tracker for the 2025-26 season. These pickups highlight the network's commitment to a diverse range of programmi...

Jason Momoa, the star of Aquaman, will continue with DC. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will play Lobo, an extraterrestrial bounty hunter who originally debuted in comics in 1983. ' Jason Momoa. ' Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Momoa was the face of the Aquaman series during the previous DC government, making a brief appearance as Aquaman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) before starring in Justice League (2017) and leading the cast in Aquaman (2018). The film was a huge success, making $1 billion and serving as the pinnacle of the DCEU films, which concluded with last year's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. That finished film was a failure, grossing only $439 million and failing to impress reviewers. Momoa has long desired to play the character and has discussed it publicly, particularly on the press tour for The Lost Kingdom. On Monday, the actor shared a quote from the press tour in which he expressed his hope that DC will contact him regar...

Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment months after the two co-stars of It Ends With Us reportedly fell out. In the lawsuit, filed on Friday, December 20 and acquired by Us Weekly after being published online by TMZ and The New York Times, Lively accused Baldoni of conducting a "social manipulation" campaign against her in order to "destroy" her reputation. Blake Lively , Justin Baldoni. Jeff Spicer/Getty; Bryan Bedder/Getty Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, branded Lively's charges "completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious" in a statement to Us, saying that Lively brought the case to "fix her negative reputation" and "rehash a narrative" about the film's development. Freedman also alleged that Lively made "multiple demands and threats" while filming It Ends With Us, including "threatening not to show up to set, threatening not to promote the film, ultimately leadin...

Blake Lively influenced the ending of Deadpool & Wolverine by leaving a letter for her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and director Shawn Levy. Lively had a brief appearance in the Marvel movie as Lady Deadpool, but the director's commentary revealed that the Gossip Girl star played a more significant part. Blake Lively attends the world premiere of ' Deadpool & Wolverine ' at Lincoln Center on July 22 , 2024 in New York City. Taylor Hill/WireImage via Getty Images The film concludes with Deadpool and Wolverine's destiny unknown after they destroy the time ripper, as Matthew MacFadyen's Paradox gives an awful speech. "Give credit where it's due." "There used to be no suspense; the power room blew up and our heroes survived," Levy says (via Games Radar). "It was Blake Lively who told us, You know, I've been with you the entire movie. I want to sit in worry that they've been lost. Allow me to remain in that state o...

Lady Gaga will feature in the upcoming second season of Netflix's Wednesday. The Oscar and Grammy winner will appear in the Netflix blockbuster, which is now in production in Ireland. For the time being, no information about Gaga's role has been revealed. Lady Gaga. Monica Schipper/Getty Images Lady Gaga has a tangential relationship with Wednesday already: A remix of her song "Bloody Mary" layered on Wednesday's (Jenna Ortega) season one dance sequence went viral on TikTok and other social media platforms following the show's 2022 debut. Gaga will be one of many new faces in season two, which also stars Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor as series regulars, as well as Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O'Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo in guest roles. Lady Gaga is fresh off of Joker: Folie a Deux. Her television and film credits include A Star Is B...

Ansel Elgort, known for his roles in Baby Driver and Tokyo Vice, has signed on to play a marathon runner in Faster Than Horses, a survival thriller directed by documentary director James Erskine (Billie, The End of the Storm) and produced by survival expert Bear Grylls. Ansel Elgort. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images The film, inspired by a true tale and based on an article by Hampton Sides, follows a former Olympic runner who strives to reclaim fame in the world's most difficult footrace, the Marathon des Sables, a series of back-to-back marathons across the Sahara Desert. When a severe sandstorm engulfs the race, he ends up alone in the Sahara Desert, fighting for survival for ten days. Faster Than Horses is now in pre-production. Upgrade Productions, which handles foreign sales, will present the picture to international buyers at the American Film Market in Las Vegas next week. CAA Media Finance represents North American rights. Erskine co-wrote the screenplay for Fas...

Naomi Scott, who starred in Smile 2, has joined the expanding list of recent genre performances deserving of Oscar consideration. From James McAvoy (Split) and Toni Collette (Hereditary) to Lupita Nyong'o (Us) and Mia Goth (Pearl), Scott is the latest example of an actress whose hard work in a challenging part should not be dismissed simply because of the genre. It's far past due for more than a half-dozen horror-related Oscar winners, such as Ruth Gordon (Rosemary's Baby), Kathy Bates (Misery), and Jodie Foster (Silence of the Lambs). Naomi Scott attends the Global Premiere of ' Smile 2 ' at Paramount Pictures Studios on October 14 , 2024 , in Los Angeles , California. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images Parker Finn's sequel to his 2022 mega hit stars Scott as Skye Riley, a troubled pop artist striving to make a comeback after surviving a car accident that killed her equally renowned fiancé, Paul Hudson (Ray Nicholson). Skye's return to popularity i...

Sydney Sweeney's father was unprepared for what he would witness in "Euphoria." Sweeney, who played Cassie in "Euphoria," told TODAY's Willie Geist that her father "walked out" of the room after seeing the show with her grandfather. Sydney Sweeney. Taylor Hill "I didn't prepare my dad at all," she joked on the June 4 broadcast of "Sunday Sitdown." "So he decided he was going to watch it without telling me, with his parents," according to her. "My father and grandfather switched it off and walked out. But my grandmother is a huge supporter of mine." Sweeney stated that her mother already knew what was going to happen on the show because she had visited the set "a few times." The "Reality" star also talked about her enjoyment of playing the "Euphoria" character, who turned a little crazy when she started seeing her best friend's boyfriend, Nate (Jacob Elordi). ...

Dylan O'Brien reflects on his audition for Frozen 2, which did not go as planned. The Saturday Night Live actor recently appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers, where he was asked about his unsuccessful audition for the 2019 animated sequel, in which Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel reprise their roles as sisters Anna and Elsa, respectively. Dylan O ' Brien. Sonia Recchia/Getty Images O'Brien stated that he did not go into the audition with high expectations of landing the job, "because I knew I probably wasn't going to get it." The actor did not reveal which character he auditioned for. "They're looking for multitalented, multi-hyphenate people who can act and sing," he explained to Seth Meyers about the musical. "And I didn't check, to be honest, probably either." The Teen Wolf alum admitted he "can't sing," but chose to apply since he doesn't "always feel like a real actor." Meyers wondered h...

Netflix will release a holiday variety music program featuring pop diva Sabrina Carpenter, the streaming service announced Thursday. The show, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, was previewed in a new social media video, which featured the singer dressed in a sparkling Santa bodysuit. "Expecting someone else?" Carpenter addressed the camera in the footage. Sabrina Carpenter. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage "The holidays have always been so special to me," Carpenter said in a statement. "I am excited to bring my take to a classic holiday variety show, infusing my love of music and comedy to make something that is uniquely me." Carpenter's variety music show will feature special guests as the singer plays songs from her 2023 Christmas EP Fruitcake, which inspired the special's name, as well as interpretations of legendary tunes. It will also have humorous guests and surprising cameos, according to the streamer. "Sabrina's visi...