David Gordon Green is currently in production on a new instalment of the Exorcist franchise, as he looks to repeat the formula of 2018’s Halloween by delivering a direct sequel to the iconic 1973 film which also serves as the starting point for a new trilogy. Not too long ago, Peacock and Universal scooped up […]
Matthew Lillard confirms three-picture deal for Five Nights At Freddy’s movies
Are we seeing the birth of a Five Nights At Freddy’s movie franchise? The latest news promises at least two more movies following the upcoming video game adaptation from Universal and Blumhouse. During a recent appearance on the WeeklyMTG podcast, Matthew Lillard confirmed that he will appear in not only the upcoming movie, which just […]
DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots: The Last Wish gets a final trailer
Universal Pictures has released a final poster for DreamWorks’ Shrek spinoff sequel Puss in Boots: The Last Wish which follows the adventures of Antonio Banderas’ fear-defying feline as embarks on a quest to find the mythical Wishing Star and restore eight of his nine lives. Check out the new trailer below… For the first time […]
Po and the Furious Five to return as Kung Fu Panda 4 sets 2024 release date
Universal Pictures has summoned Po and the Furious Five to save the world once again by announcing that Kung Fu Panda 4 will be released on March 8th, 2024. Jack Black’s furry Kung Fu master has kicked his way towards over $1.8 billion at the worldwide box-office since 2008’s original, so it comes as no […]
Stephen King adaptation Firestarter unleashes two clips
We’re just a few days out from the release of Universal Pictures and Blumhouse’s new Stephen King adaptation Firestarter, although given the lack of promotion, even the biggest fan of King’s would be forgiven if this one had slipped under the radar. However, it seems someone at Universal has realised they have a movie to […]
Universal’s Dracula film Renfield wraps production, sets release date
Universal Pictures has announced the upcoming Dracula-inspired film Renfield starring Nicholas Hoult and Nic Cage has completed production. The announcement was made through Twitter where Universal also revealed Renfield will be released exactly one year from now on April 14, 2023. Hoult stars as R.M. Renfield, a man who unfortunately becomes Dracula’s loyal minion through the vampire’s hypnotic powers. […]
Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx are Strays for Universal’s CG/live-action canine comedy
Will Ferrell (The Shrink Next Door) and Jamie Fox (Spider-Man: No Way Home) are set to team up to take on Will Forte (MacGruber) in a new CGI/live action comedy from the director of Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Per Deadline, Strays will be a combination of CGI and live-action elements to […]
Christopher Nolan’s new WWII movie lands at Universal
We all know Christopher Nolan is obsessed with time, and he has wasted none in rushing to end last week’s discourse about where his next blockbuster would land, opting to swap his long-standing relationship with Warner Bros by taking his WWII movie to Universal. After speculation that the Tenet filmmaker was touting his next film […]
Peacock drops $400 million on new Exorcist trilogy, Ellen Burstyn reprising role from original film
In a deal almost as scary as the film itself, The Exorcist is returning. The scary part? The price tag for the film rights hit $400 million! Peacock and Universal Pictures have reached a new deal to acquire the rights to produce a new trilogy of films in The Exorcist universe. Morgan Creek Entertainment had […]
Universal movies heading to Peacock four months after theatrical release
The relationship between theaters and streaming services is evolving every day. The pandemic has shifted things, but the landscape was going to change no matter what. The Hollywood Reporter is noting that Universal Pictures is the latest studio to lean into streaming more as THR reports that all movies from Universal will arrive on Peacock […]
