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3 years since it was announced, Star Wars fans think the Rey movie will "probably never" come out
Star Wars fans are expressing concern that the announced Rey solo movie, starring Daisy Ridley, may never be released. It has been three years since the project was announced with little news since, leading many to believe it has been sidelined due to leadership changes and a general issue with over-announcing projects.
Despite reports, James Gunn says DCU Batman movie The Brave and the Bold is "in no way on hold"
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has stated that the upcoming Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold, is not on hold, contrary to recent rumors. Director Andy Muschietti is still attached to the project, and a screenwriter is actively working on the script. Gunn also provided an update on Matt Reeves' The Batman 2, confirming Robert Pattinson's return and praising the script.
20 years on, fans are discovering a Jack Black Green Lantern movie almost happened
A nearly-made Green Lantern movie starring Jack Black and written by Robert Smigel is being rediscovered by fans. A leaked script from 2006 featured a zany comedy approach, which ultimately led to the studio passing on the project. The article also briefly mentions the Ryan Reynolds film and the upcoming HBO series.
Matt Damon says he still plans to star in a new Jason Bourne film that he hopes will be "like the first three"
Matt Damon confirmed his intention to star in a new Jason Bourne film, currently in development with director Ed Berger. Damon expressed a desire for the new movie to capture the tone and quality of the first three installments in the franchise. While a story is still being finalized, Damon believes they have a clear direction for the project.
Joe Russo raises hype levels by declaring Avengers: Doomsday is "the most emotionally complex" and "most…
Co-director Joe Russo has stated that the upcoming Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday will be the most emotionally complex and mature film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date. He emphasized that increasing emotional depth is key to enriching the audience's experience and surprising them, even as the stakes continue to rise. The film is scheduled for release on December 18, with potential trailer reveals anticipated at San Diego Comic-Con.
KPop Demon Hunters was originally "dark, adult, and very violent," but changed direction during development…
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters was originally conceived as a dark, adult, and violent project before its direction was changed during development. Co-director Maggie Kang revealed in a recent interview that the initial concept was significantly different from the final vibrant and musical product.
Mortal Kombat 2 writer says one of the big "mistakes" from the first movie was not having the game developers "as creatively involved as they should have been"
Mortal Kombat 2 writer Jeremy Slater stated that a key improvement over the first film was the increased creative involvement of NetherRealm Studios, the developers of the Mortal Kombat game franchise. Slater emphasized that consulting directly with the game's creators for lore and mythology was crucial for the sequel's success, which has seen a stronger box office opening and better critical reception than its predecessor.
Nintendo nearly gave Yoshi his own movie
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the company considered making a standalone movie focused on Yoshi and his adventures in New York. While Yoshi was ultimately not a central character in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the idea for a solo film was discussed during production.
New storyboards found for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, reveals cut characters
New storyboards for The Super Mario Bros. Movie have revealed cut characters and an alternate wedding scene involving Peach and Bowser. Characters like King Whomp, Wart, Mouser, Birdo, and Rawk Hawk were considered but did not make the final cut. The article also notes a disclaimer in the film stating it may not be used for AI training.
Sorry, Hunt for Ben Solo truthers – Steven Soderbergh isn't interested in reviving his scrapped Star Wars movie under new Disney and Lucasfilm leadership: "If it was gonna happen, it would have happened"
Director Steven Soderbergh has stated he has no interest in reviving his scrapped Star Wars movie, "The Hunt for Ben Solo," even with new leadership at Disney and Lucasfilm. Soderbergh expressed that if the project were to happen, it would have done so already, and he has moved on to other endeavors. He reflected positively on the time spent developing the film, comparing the experience to beneficial exercise.
X-Men director says he's already thinking about sequels: "What hasn’t been explored as much, and how can…
Director Jake Schreier, who is attached to the upcoming MCU X-Men movie, has revealed that he and the team are already discussing potential sequel ideas. While a script for the first film has not yet been written, Schreier is exploring unexplored narrative avenues for future installments in the franchise.
