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      Ava DuVernay's 'New Gods', James Wan's 'Aquaman' Spin-Off 'The Trench' Shelved by Warner Bros.

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      The studio assures both filmmakers will be on board should it decide to move forward with the adaptation of Jack Kirby’s comic books and the horror project centering on the ‘Aquaman’ sea monsters in the future.

      Apr 2, 2021

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      Though there’s always room in fans’ heart for DC Comics adaptations, Warner Bros. has so much on its slate that it cannot go on will all projects that have been proposed. Narrowing down its upcoming movies, the studio has put Ava DuVernay’s “The New Gods” and James Wan’s “The Trench” on the chopping block.

      “As part of our DC slate, some legacy development titles including ‘New Gods’ and ‘The Trench’ will not be moving forward,” Warner Bros. and DC announced their decision in a statement on Thursday, April 1. “We thank our partners Ava DuVernay, Tom King, James Wan and Peter Safran for their time and collaboration during this process.”

      Making it clear that they always appreciate DuVernay and Wan’s creative minds, they added that they “look forward to our continued partnership with them on other DC stories” and assure “the projects will remain in their skillful hands if they were to move forward in the future.”

      DuVernay herself took to Twitter to react to the news. “Tom, I loved writing NEW GODS with you. I’m upset that the saga of Barda, Scott, Granny, Highfather and The Furies ends this way,” she expressed her disappointment. “Diving into Kirby’s Fourth World was the adventure of a lifetime. That can’t be taken away. Thank you for your friendship. And remember… #DarkseidIs.”

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      Ava DuVernay reacted to WB’s decision to cancel ‘New Gods’.

      Her fans were equally upset over learning of the news, with one admitting, “I’m so bummed about this.” Another weighed in, “Sad about the project been cancelled, i know you and King would deliver a killer movie.”

      “Well, this is awful. I was looking forward to see you bring Jack Kirby’s Fourth World to the big screen,” a third commenter reacted. Someone else echoed the sentiment, “How immensely upsetting. Sorry to hear this.”

      DuVernay had been developing “New Gods” with Tom King since 2018 based on the comic book characters created by the late and legendary artist Jack Kirby. The “A Wrinkle in Time” director remains in the DC fold as she’s currently working on DC series “Naomi” for The CW.

      As for “The Trench”, the “Aquaman” spin-off was supposed to put the spotlight on the deadly amphibious creatures that attacked the titular superhero and Mera in the 2018 movie. The horror-tinged project was planned to be made on a much more modest budget than a normal DC superhero tentpole, with Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald being tapped to write the script.

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      Millie Bobby Brown Hasn't Watched Marvel, DC or 'Harry Potter' Movies

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      Instead of watching comic book superhero blockbusters or the wizarding movies, the ‘Stranger Things’ actress is more interested in romantic films like ‘The Notebook’.

      Apr 2, 2021

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      Millie Bobby Brown has never watched any Marvel, DC, or “Harry Potter” films.

      The 17-year-old actress – who stars in new blockbuster “Godzilla vs. Kong” – has been asked about other franchise battles in the spirit of the movie, and she revealed there’s a lot she hasn’t seen.

      “So I haven’t watched a Marvel film, ever, and I’ve never watched a DC film. News, I know,” she told MTV. “It’s not (my thing) but I’m open to it. I’ve just never been like, ‘Oh I’m going to put on this film.’ ”

      The “Stranger Things” star – who is more into “The Notebook” and “romance films” – admitted her friends can’t believe she’s not watched a “Harry Potter” film.

      Asked to choose between the wizarding franchise and “Jurassic Park”, she picked the latter and explained, “I’ve never watched Harry Potter… I know, I know, I know. I have so many friends that just look at me and they’re like, ‘How?’ I’m like, I don’t know.”

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      Millie suggested her epic TV and movie roles could be the reason she doesn’t delve into the same kind of thing in her spare time.

      “I’m not crazy on that – because I’m in it, I think that’s why. I’m doing that stuff already. I want to see stuff that’s real,” she mused.

      She was also asked about her preference on the small screen with “Friends” going up against “The Office” and, while she hasn’t seen the latter, she is a huge fan of the other classic sitcom.

      “I’ve watched every episode of Friends,” she grinned. “I like grew up eating dinner and watching Friends. Like, you know in Matilda when they eat dinner in front of the TV? That was me and my family with Friends.”

      She’s already met Jennifer Aniston – who played Rachel Green in the show – but Millie doesn’t think she’d be able to resist quoting Ross Gellar if she ever met actor David Schwimmer.

      “If I met Ross I would scream ‘pivot!’ ” she giggled.

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      'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Rejected Offer to Become Oscars Voter

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      The ‘Creed’ helmer reveals he turned down the chance to become a voter for the Academy Awards following backlash over the lack of diversity at the Oscars.

      Apr 2, 2021

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      Ryan Coogler turned down the chance to become an Academy Awards voter following the #OscarsSoWhite controversy because he didn’t want to have to pick favourites.

      The “Black Panther” director has revealed he declined an opportunity to join the Academy in 2016 and now insists he has no intention of ever joining the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

      “I don’t buy into this versus that, or ‘this movie wasn’t good enough to make this list,’ ” the filmmaker tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I love movies…”

      “For me, that’s good enough. If I’m going to be a part of organisations, they’re going to be labour unions, where we’re figuring out how to take care of each other’s families and health insurance.”

      Meanwhile, Coogler has landed an Oscars nod this year (21) as a producer of “Judas and the Black Messiah”.

      Also in the same interview, the director talked about his upcoming Marvel superhero sequel.

      He’s keen to continue the story to honour Chadwick Boseman.

      The 34-year-old filmmaker is developing a sequel to his 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie without lead star Chadwick, who died aged 43 in August, 2020 after a private battle with cancer, and wants to press on with the flick as it is what Boseman – who played T’Challa/Black Panther – would have wanted.

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      Ryan said, “You’ve got to keep going when you lose loved ones. I know Chad wouldn’t have wanted us to stop.”

      “He was somebody who was so about the collective. Black Panther, that was his movie. He was hired to play that role before anybody else was even thought of, before I was hired, before any of the actresses were hired.”

      Ryan also recalled Chadwick’s selflessness on set and how he would try and help other cast members with their performances.

      In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he said, “On that set, he was all about everybody else. Even though he was going through what he was going through, he was checking in on them, making sure they were good.”

      “If we cut his coverage, he would stick around and read lines off-camera (to help other actors). So it would be harder for me to stop. Truthfully, I’d feel him yelling at me, like, ‘What are you doing?’ So you keep going.”

      Coogler adds that he misses the star as “a friend and collaborator” and is saddened that he won’t be able to see Chadwick on the big screen any more.

      He said, “I miss him in every way that you could miss somebody, as a friend, as a collaborator. And it sucks because I love watching movies, and I don’t get to watch the next thing he would have made.”

      “So it’s grief on a lot of levels, but then, it’s a deep sense of gratitude because I can close my eyes and hear his voice.”

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      Report: WB Considering R-Rated Harry Potter Movie, Emma Watson Nearing Deal to Return

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      Coming from the same tipster, the unconfirmed tidbits, however, do not mention if the Hermione Granger depicter is entering talks for the said planned R-rated project.

      Apr 1, 2021

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      “Harry Potter” could be back on the big screen as an adults-only movie. Almost ten years since the last installment in the film series hit theaters worldwide, it’s now reported that there are talks to reboot the franchise as R-rated project.

      A so-called insider, Daniel Richtman, shared the unconfirmed tidbit on Patreon (via We Got This Covered), though no other details are available now. The report should be taken with a grain of salt, since the same tipster previously also touted potential R-ratings for Robert Downey Jr.’s “Sherlock Holmes 3”, multiple MCU projects, “Star Wars”, “Transformers”, “Star Trek”, the DCEU, Tom Holland’s “Spider-Man” movie and Tim Burton’s “The Addams Family”, but none of them have been proven to be true.

      The same source additionally reports that Emma Watson is currently in talks to return for a new Harry Potter movie. The British actress is allegedly close to signing on to reprise her role as Hermione Granger in a spin-off centering on her character. It, however, is unclear if the Hermione-centric spin-off is the same “Harry Potter” project that is touted to be R-rated.

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      While Warner Bros. has never officially announced plan to reboot the “Harry Potter” franchise, the studio has already had a spin-off prequel series based on characters in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world novels. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, the first of the five-film series, was released in 2016, with Eddie Redmayne leading the cast as magizoologist Newt Scamander.

      A box office success after grossing $814 million worldwide, it’s followed by its sequel, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”, which was released in 2018 and raked in a total of $655 globally. While it’s the lowest-grossing Wizarding World installment to-date, the studio still moves forward with its plans for a third movie, which has been filmed since late 2020.

      Meanwhile, WB and HBO recently put to rest rumors that stated they’re developing a live-action “Harry Potter” TV spin-off series. In a joint statement issued to TheWrap, they insisted, “There are no ‘Harry Potter’ series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform.”

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      Netflix to Reunite Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson on Two 'Knives Out' Sequels

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      The deal the streaming giant is reportedly closing in for the two follow-ups to the 2019 hit is alleged to be worth over $400 million, with production being eyed to start at the end of June.

      Apr 1, 2021

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      Daniel Craig looks set to return to screens as quirky detective Benoit Blanc for two “Knives Out” sequels after walking away from James Bond.

      Netflix bosses are reportedly closing in on a deal to make two follow-ups to the actor’s 2019 hit, with Rian Johnson on board to return as writer/director. Sources tell Deadline the deal will be worth over $400 million (£290 million), making it one of the biggest projects to hit the streaming service.

      The original film was made for $40 million (£29 million) and went on to earn over $311 million (£225.6 million) at the international box office. In addition to Craig, it has Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield and Christopher Plummer in its cast ensemble.

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      If all goes well, production on the first sequel will begin in Greece at the end of June – over three months before Craig’s delayed swansong as 007 in “No Time to Die” reaches theaters.

      In early February 2020, Johnson shared his thought on the possible sequels. During a chat on SiriusXM’s “The Jess Cagle Show”, the director initially admitted, “In my mind I don’t even think of it in terms of a sequel.”

      “Ever since we started working on this… look, if we can keep this going, the same way Agatha Christie wrote a bunch of Poirot novels, and then do that with Blanc and keep making new mysteries,” he continued. “Whole new cast, whole new locations. It’s just another Benoit Blanc mystery.”

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      Naya Rivera Revealed as Voice of Catwoman in 'Batman: The Long Halloween'

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      The late ‘Glee’ actress has been revealed as the actress who provides voice to the DC female superhero in the upcoming animated Caped Crusader adaptation.

      Apr 1, 2021

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      Late actress Naya Rivera has been unveiled as the voice of Catwoman in the upcoming animated movie “Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One”.

      The “Glee” star drowned in a boating accident in July (20), but now it’s been revealed she had already wrapped recording sessions for the new DC Comics film, in which she will play Selina Kyle and her feline alter ego, Catwoman.

      “Supernatural” actor Jensen Ackles leads the cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman while Josh Duhamel tackles the role of Harvey Dent/Two-Face.

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      Billy Burke, Titus Welliver, David Dastmalchian, Troy Baker, Jack Quaid, and Amy Landecker are also lending their voices to the two-part project, with “Part One” expected to premiere later this year (21), according to The Hollywood Reporter.

      “Batman: The Long Halloween”, which follows the superhero early on in his career, is based on the beloved comic book of the same name, created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale, and first released in 1996.

      The film adaptation was penned by Tim Sheridan, with his “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” director Chris Palmer taking charge of the shoot. Rivera’s involvement in “Batman: The Long Halloween” marks her final screen credit following her role as Collette Jones in YouTube series “Step Up: High Water”, in which she starred for the first two seasons in 2018 and 2019.

      U.S. network bosses at Starz last year announced they would be bringing the show back for another run, with singer/actress Christina Milian recruited to take over Rivera’s character.

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      Sharon Stone Pays Leonardo DiCaprio's Salary for 'The Quick and the Dead' After Studio Rejects Him

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      In her new memoir called ‘The Beauty of Living Twice’, the Golden Globe Award-winning actress also opens up about her challenges in the realm of producing.

      Mar 31, 2021

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      Sharon Stone played a significant role in Leonardo DiCaprio’s early big screen career. Revealing that TriStar Pictures did not want to hire the actor for “The Quick and the Dead”, the Ellen depicter claimed that she paid his salary to star in the 1995 Western film.

      The 63-year-old actress shared her story in her new memoir, “The Beauty of Living Twice”. She first recalled, “This kid named Leonardo DiCaprio was the only one who nailed the audition, in my opinion: he was the only one who came in and cried, begging his father to love him as he died in the scene.”

      ” ‘Why an unknown, Sharon, why are you always shooting yourself in the foot?’ ” the Golden Globe Award-winning actress said of TriStar Pictures’ reply. “The studio said if I wanted him so much, I could pay him out of my own salary. So I did.”

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      Aside from Leonardo, Sharon noted that she fought for Sam Raimi to be hired to direct the movie. However, the studio was against her idea because they labeled Sam as a “D-movie director” for his low-budget films. Luckily, he was hired after the “Ratched” star told the studio that the director “would work nearly for free as an enticement.”

      In her book, the Diane Francken of “The Burma Conspiracy” additionally opened up about her challenges in the realm of producing. “Getting a producer credit as an actress is often thought of in my business as a ‘vanity deal,’ meaning they pay you for the job but shut the f**k up and stay out of the way,” she divulged.

      “I won’t accept a vanity deal and let them know that upfront,” the ex-wife of Phil Bronstein further stressed. “This is illegal, I say, and I like to work within the law. That gets a lot of silence and not a lot of joy on the other end.”

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      Chris Rock Hunts Down Jigsaw Copycat Killer in First Ominous Trailer for 'Spiral'

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      Believing that the serial killer has a personal motive, Rock’s detective character contacts his father only to get the police veteran falling into a trap and finding himself in danger.

      Mar 31, 2021

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      Lionsgate has released the first ominous trailer for “Spiral (2021): From the Book of Saw”. Serving as the ninth installment in the “Saw” film series, it sees Chris Rock leading the cast as Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks, who takes the lead in an investigation into murders that may or may not be connected to the infamous serial killer/elaborate trap builder Jigsaw.

      Zeke grows frustrated as the killer continues to claim victims, while he suspects anyone, even one of his colleagues, could be the killer. Believing that the serial killer has a personal motive, he pays his father Marcus Banks (Samuel L. Jackson), a former detective who is somehow also connected to Jigsaw, a visit.

      Apparently feeling compelled to join the investigation, Marcus is later seen trying to chase the killer himself, only to be falling into his trap. Now, the stake gets higher for Zeke as his father could be the next victim in a snap of a finger.

      According to the official synopsis, “a criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in ‘Spiral’, the terrifying new chapter from the book of ‘Saw’. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Banks (Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.”

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      The idea of the upcoming movie came from Rock, with the script being written by Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger. Darren Lynn Bousman serves as director for the upcoming pic, which seems to be taking the “Saw” franchise from gore-obsessed horror roots into serial killer territory.

      “When Chris Rock came to us and described in chilling detail his fantastic vision that reimagines and spins-off the world of the notorious Jigsaw Killer, we were all-in,” Joe Drake, Chairman of Lionsgate, said when the project was first announced. ” ‘Saw’ is one of the highest-grossing horror franchises of all-time and it’s one of Lionsgate’s most successful film series. This upcoming film will still be as mind-bending and intense as all the previous ‘Saw’ films.”

      He continued gushing over Rock’s idea, “Chris conceived this idea and it will be completely reverential to the legacy of the material while reinvigorating the brand with his wit, creative vision, and passion for this classic horror franchise.”

      “Spiral” was originally scheduled to be released on May 15, 2020, but has been pushed back by almost a year to May 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will have a theatrical release as opposed to streaming debut, which some studios have opted for amid the slow cinema business these days.

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