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‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Starts Shooting. New Details Revealed.

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The currently untitled sequel to Warner Bros. 2016 fantasy film “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them” starts principal photography today at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden outside London. The sequel will be directed by David Yates, who also directed the final four films in the Harry Potter film series as well as the original ‘Fantastic Beast’ blockbuster hit.

To mark the announcement, the studio provided new plot details, per Variety, wherein “Grindelwald has made a dramatic escape and has been gathering more followers to his cause – elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one who might be able to stop him is the wizard he once called his dearest friend, Albus Dumbledore. But Dumbledore will need help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander.”

Redmayne returns as Newt Scamander, along with Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein, and Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski. Johnny Depp is also back as the dangerous dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, as well as Ezra Miller, Mary Lou’s troubled adopted son Credence Barebone, and Zoe Kravitz who appeared as moving photo from Newt’s past, Leta Lestrange.

New cast member Jude Law was previously announced as a young Albus Dumbledore. Also new are Callum Turner (as Newt’s brother Theseus Scamander) and Claudia Kim.

Also written by J.K. Rowling, the Fantastic Beasts sequel is set for release on November 16, 2018.

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First Trailer to “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”

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Columbia Pictures. Distributed by Sony Pictures.


Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart is pulled into a video game while Guns N’ Roses play in the background in the new trailer for “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, the stand-alone sequel to the 1995 hit film, “Jumanji”. “I think we got sucked into Jumanji and we’ve become the avatars that we chose,” Johnson’s Spencer character says after landing inside the jungle video game setting.

That setting is a new modernized twist to the original film starring the late Robin Williams, wherein Jumanji was a board game as opposed to a vintage video game in this Sony-Columbia reboot.

Joining Johnson and Hart are Jack Black and Karen Gillan. They play avatars of four teenagers after they are transported and stuck inside the game setting. For them to return to their world, they must get through all the obstacles and finish the game. This plot is somewhat a reverse of the original, wherein stampeding elephants and other heard of animals are released into the real world as the characters play the game.

Directed by Jake Kasdan (“Bad Teacher), “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” also stars Nick Jonas, Ser’Darius Blain, Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, and Morgan Turner. The film is set to hit theaters later this year on Dec. 20.

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England Is Mine: New Biopic of former Smiths singer out August 4

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The dark, brilliant, and narcissistic story of Steven Morrissey is finally getting the silver screen treatment. The new biopic, titled England Is Mine, arrives in theaters August 4 and centers on the singer’s youth before forming his iconic band, The Smiths.

The Smiths are revered as the most important British band of the 1980’s, and paved the way for other rock groups like The Stone Roses and Oasis. Morrissey’s heartbroken falsetto, combined with Johnny Marr’s guitar riffs made the group into a rock & roll landmark. Though the band broke up in 1987 their music and story remains popular to this day hence this new release.

Directed by Mark Gill and starring Jack Lowden as Morrissey, England Is Mine’s early setting will give viewers a peek into Manchester’s vibrant punk scene and the singer’s personal life. The trailer, released June 30, is sleek, propulsive, and shows a bashful yet pretentious Morrissey trying to make his way into the spotlight.
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First Trailer For “The Greatest Showman”

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20th Century Fox


20th Century Fox just released the first trailer for it’s biographical musical drama about P.T. Barnum, the man who “invented” show-business.

Starring Hugh Jackman as the showman himself, the film follows the story of Barnum, founder of the circus that later became a circus traveling company “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus” in the 19th century.

His shows were once billed “The Greatest Show on Earth”, and served as the setting for that 1952 movie of the same title which starred Charlton Heston.

The trailer shows Barnum being unemployed, then later recruiting unique talents and inspiring them for his famous circus acts. “No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else,” says Barnum.

Jackman is also the producer of the film, along with Laurence Mark. Some might remember that Jackman showcased his musical skills while hosting The 81st Annual Academy Awards in 2009, an event which Laurence Mark co-produced with Bill Condon, who is now credited as co-author of the screenplay for The Greatest Showman. Its interesting how Hollywood works, huh.

The film is directed by Michael Gracey who is currently attached on another biopic, “Rocketman”, based on Elton John with Tom Hardy attached to star. Also in The Greatest Showman are Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya. The film is slated for release later this year on December 25.

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Ansel Elgort To Portray JFK

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TriStar Pictures


Ahead of his high profile role as Baby in tomorrow’s critically acclaimed “Baby Driver”, Ansel Elgort is set to portray a young John F. Kennedy in the upcoming drama “Mayday 109”, this according to Deadline.

Mayday 109 tells the true life story of JFK’s heroism during his time with the Navy in WWII when a boat he captained was attacked and sunk by the Japanese. The film has been in development since 2015. The story was also previously featured in a 1963 movie starring Cliff Robertson, PT 109.

Here’s a statement from Thunder Road Pictures founder Basil Iwanyk:

“We could not be more excited about Ansel coming aboard. Not only is he a tremendous actor, he embodies the charisma, athleticism and looks of a young JFK. We love that this is not a biopic nor a film about politics. This is simply a riveting and unbelievable tale that very few people know – about a young man who was a hero long before becoming the iconic 35th President of the United States. With Ansel, we’ve found our perfect JFK.”

‘Driver’ has been receiving some of the best reviews of the year since debuting at South by Southwest earlier this year. It is currently at 98% on RT as of today. Directed by “Edgar Wright”(Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), Baby Driver opens tomorrow, June 28.

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Ben Affleck To Return For ‘The Accountant’ Sequel?

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It looks like Ben Affleck is assembling a new franchise. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. is gearing up for a sequel to ‘The Accountant’, Affleck’s 2016 crime-thriller vehicle directed by Gavin O’Connor.

The article reports that both director O’Connor and star Affleck are returning, and possibly Jon Bernthal as well, whose character is part of the surprising twist towards the end of the movie.

This move from the studio is a bit of a surprise. The movie itself was a moderate success. It received mixed reviews and grossed $155 million worldwide on a $44 million production budget.

But the story and the film’s ending left plenty of potential for follow-ups. The film follows Christian “Chris” Wolff, a certified public accountant and skilled assassin who grew up with high-functioning autism. Chris tracks insider financial deceptions for criminal enterprises, and receives assignments from an unidentified woman over the phone.

Deadline did not report a production schedule nor release for The Account sequel. But Affleck will next be seen as Batman on November 17 in Justice League, also from WB.

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Pitch Perfect 3 Trailer: Bellas Go On A Farewell Tour

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Universal has just released the first trailer for Pitch Perfect 3, which reunites Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Elizabeth Banks, Brittany Snow, Hailee Steinfeld.

The trailer shows the Bella’s life after college and struggling to get their careers on track. The team reunites at a bar, take their act on the road and enter a USO competition in Europe, where they face some stiff sing off competition.

Unlike previous installments, the movie seems more action packed. The Treblemakers, consisting of Skylar Astin‘s Jesse, Adam DeVine‘s Bumper, and Ben Platt‘s Benji are also not part of the film this time around.

The trailer and poster suggests that this will be the Bella’s swan song. But just like similarly successful franchises, its not until its over.

Directed by Trish Sie, “Pitch Perfect 3” is scheduled to be released during the holidays on Dec. 22.

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New ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Poster. Trailer To Debut At Comic-Con

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Universal Pictures unveiled the title for its upcoming film Jurassic World sequel via a new poster. Helmed by Spanish film director J. A. Bayona, Jurassic World 2 is now officially “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”.

“Fallen Kingdom” is fifth installment in the highly successful Jurassic Park film series. Jurassic World currently remains the 4th highest grossing film worldwide.

J. A. Bayona previously directed last year’s fantasy drama A Monster Calls. Chris Pratt will be reprising his park trainer Owen Grady, while Bryce Dallas Howard and B. D. Wong are also set to return.

Interestingly, Jeff Goldblum is also back as Dr. Ian Malcolm, a character in the original 1993 Steven Spielberg classic that started it all, “Jurassic Park” and the 1997 sequel “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”. He also had a book cameo in Jurassic World. Along with B.D.Wong’s Dr. Henry Wu, Malcolm also appeared in Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park novel from which Spielberg’s first installment was based from.

The tagline on the new poster itself is throwback: fans might recall that “life life a way” is one of Malcolm’s cautionary lines from Jurassic Park.

According to Jurassic World 2 Movie‘s website, a trailer might debut at San Diego Comic-Con next month. So it looks like Universal is already ramping up the hype on this highly anticipated sequel.

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 22, 2018.

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Ron Howard Is The New Director of Han Solo Movie

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It’s been somewhat of a tumultuous week for Star Wars fans. Just a few days ago, the shocking news surfaced that Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were removed of their directing duties due to “creative differences.” But today is a fresh start. According to Hollywood Reporter, Lucasfilm and Disney has found a director replacement for it’s untitled Han Solo movie: Ron Howard.

“I’m beyond grateful to add my voice to the Star Wars Universe after being a fan since 5/25/77,” Howard tweeted. “I hope to honor the great work already done & help deliver on the promise of a Han Solo film.”

Lucasfilm also posted their announcement on Starwars.com:

“At Lucasfilm, we believe the highest goal of each film is to delight, carrying forward the spirit of the saga that George Lucas began forty years ago,” said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm. “With that in mind, we’re thrilled to announce that Ron Howard will step in to direct the untitled Han Solo film. We have a wonderful script, an incredible cast and crew, and the absolute commitment to make a great movie. Filming will resume the 10th of July.”

Those familiar with Howard’s part work should know he’s a good fit. Besides being an Academy Award winning filmmaker (for 2001’s A Beautiful Mind), his work on 1995’s space adventure, Apollo 13, was both a critical and commercial success. He’s also previously directed a George Lucas production and story, the 1988 fantasy film Willow.

The untitled Han Solo film is still scheduled for release in May 2018.

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Focus Features Acquires Worldwide Rights To Coming-Of-Age Drama “Boy Erased”

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Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Lucas Hedges to star with director Joel Edgerton in adaptation of Garrard Conley Memoir

LOS ANGELES, June 21st, 2017 – Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to Boy Erased, the coming-of-age and coming-out drama from writer/director Joel Edgerton based on Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith, and Family by Garrard Conley. Academy Award nominee Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea) will star opposite Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman. The movie will be produced by Anonymous Content and will begin production this fall for a 2018 theatrical release. Focus chairman Peter Kujawski made the announcement today.

The film will tell the story of Jared (to be portrayed by Mr. Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Ms. Kidman and Mr. Crowe) at age 19. Jared is quickly pressured into attending a gay conversion therapy program – or else be shunned by his family, friends, and church. It is within the program that Jared comes into conflict with its head therapist (Mr. Edgerton).

“I’m excited to work with an ensemble of actors, seasoned and new, to bring Garrard’s story to the screen. I think Focus is the perfect partner on this, and I will always thank Garrard for trusting my passion for his life story. I can’t think of a better reason to get behind the camera again,” said Mr. Edgerton.
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