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2017’s Jumanji adds Tim Matheson to its cast

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According to Deadline, actor Tim Matheson is the latest addition to the cast of Sony’s Dwayne Johnson-led Jumanji reimagining/sequel. Matheson has signed on to play the role of Old Man Vreeke; no details were given on the character or how he relates to the film’s plot. It appeared as if the Jumanji cast had already been rounded out […]

Jumanji plot details revealed with new cast additions

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With production on Jumanji now underway, Sony has announced a number of additions to the cast of the film, which also reveals the plot for the Jake Kasdan-directed sequel. Alex Wolff (The Sitter), Madison Iseman (Still the King), Morgan Turner (Remember Me) and Ser’Darius Blain (Star Trek Into Darkness) have all joined the film, and are playing the […]

Theory: Why Karen Gillan’s Jumanji costume isn’t sexist

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Luke Owen has a theory on why Karen Gillan’s costume in Jumanji isn’t sexist… It certainly caused some ire amongst the folk on Twitter when Kevin Hart unveiled our first look at the cast of the Jumanji sequel, as many pointed out the ‘male gaze’ nature of Karen Gillan’s costume of thigh-high boots, short shorts and a croptop […]

Kevin Hart says the Jumanji remake will modernize it in “a clever, unique way”

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During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kevin Hart has discussed the upcoming Jumanji remake, which will see him reuniting with his Central Intelligence co-star Dwayne Johnson, along with Jack Black (Goosebumps) and Nick Jonas (Scream Queens). “I think we really have the opportunity to do something special,” states Hart. “We’re doing a remake of a […]

Should Sony risk a Ghostbusters sequel?

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Luke Owen looks at the franchise potential of Ghostbusters… The second week numbers are in, and it’s what most people expected (at least it’s what I predicted on last week’s podcast). After a fairly decent (but not all that great) $46 million opening weekend, Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters reboot dropped 54% to earn $21 million in its […]

Jack Black eyed for Jumanji remake opposite Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart

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After starring in another fantasy book adaptation last year in Goosebumps, The Wrap is reporting that Jack Black may soon be playing a game of Jumanji in Sony’s remake of the 1995 film. Jake Kasdan, who directed Black in comedy Orange County, is helming the new version of the film which has Dwayne Johnson locked in as the lead. […]

Dwayne Johnson says 2017’s Jumanji remake will “honor” Robin Williams

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While it was probably difficult for Dwayne Johnson to accept the lead role in 2017’s Jumanji reboot, considering how the very idea of following in the footsteps of the late great Robin Williams, who starred in the original 1995 film, is a daunting undertaking, it may be even tougher for audiences to get on board […]