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Michael K. Williams in final talks for Han Solo standalone Star Wars movie

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According to an exclusive report from Variety, Michael K. Williams (The Wire, The Night Of) is likely to become the latest actor to step into the Star Wars universe, as he’s in final negotiations to join the cast of the still-untitled Han Solo standalone movie. As of now, his exact role in the film is unknown. Williams […]

The Legend of Korra actor P.J. Byrne joins Dwayne Johnson’s Rampage

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Over the past few years, actor P.J. Byrne has been quietly building a truly diverse filmography that places him at the center of some of the most interesting projects in film and TV. Between The Wolf of Wall Street, The Gift and Big Little Lies, Byrne has tackled an Oscar-nominated comedy, an edge-of-your-seat thriller and an HBO […]

Vera Farmiga to star alongside Millie Bobby Brown in Godzilla: King of Monsters

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Little by little, the cast of 2019’s Godzilla: King of Monsters, the sequel to 2014’s Godzilla, is starting to come together. The past few weeks have seen Friday Night Lights actor Kyle Chandler and Stranger Things breakout actress Millie Bobby Brown both signing on to the monster film as a father-daughter duo, but now their […]

The Fate of the Furious may have a 160-minute runtime

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Between the countless absurd action sequences, fist-pumping one-liners and monologues about family, you’d think each Fast & Furious film had a lengthy runtime, but such is not the case — at least not yet. According to European movie site Cinemarx, the upcoming eighth entry in the beloved franchise, The Fate of the Furious, will be […]

Niki Caro tapped to direct Disney’s live-action Mulan

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One of many upcoming live-action Disney remakes has just found its director, as The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Niki Caro will helm 2018’s Mulan. In so doing, Caro will make history, becoming only the second woman in the studio’s history (and third in all) to direct a film with a budget over $100 million. Reportedly, Disney […]

John Williams has begun scoring Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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  In terms of behind-the-scenes talent, composer John Williams remains one of the few constants in each and every Skywalker saga Star Wars film. From A New Hope to The Force Awakens, Williams has left viewers humming his themes long after they’ve left the theater for nearly four decades, and he’s not looking to stop […]

Patricia Clarkson and Campbell Scott join House of Cards for season 5

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Actors Patricia Clarkson and Campbell Scott will be diving into the cutthroat world of Washington D.C. politics for House of Cards season 5, according to Entertainment Weekly. Netflix revealed the casting news at a press event in New York City yesterday, where a number of announcements were made about their upcoming shows. Take a look […]

The LEGO Movie Sequel nabs Trolls director Mike Mitchell

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Warner Bros. Animation seems to have settled upon a director for The LEGO Movie Sequel after parting ways with their previous choice, Rob Schrab, due to “creative differences.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trolls director Mike Mitchell is the studio’s choice to helm the upcoming entry in the so-called LEGO cinematic universe and sequel to 2014’s smash […]

Director J.A. Bayona releases Jurassic World 2 teaser image, Bryce Dallas Howard says shoot will begin “really soon”

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While an official production start date for Jurassic World 2 has yet to be revealed, recent updates by director J.A. Bayona and returning star Bryce Dallas Howard suggest it’s just around the corner. Last Thursday, Bayona decided to tease the film’s upcoming shoot by posting an image of several hard hats with the Jurassic Park logo plastered on […]