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Netflix has officially announced the full cast for the upcoming live-action “Resident Evil” series. The live-action series, based on the popular Capcom horror-survival series, will feature Ella Balinska (Charlie’s Angels,) Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph, Paola Nuñez, and Lance Reddick (John Wick), who will star as Dr. Albert Wesker, captain of the S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team. […]
Variety reports Vin Diesel will star in a film based on the popular tabletop game Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots. The project is being produced by Mattel and Universal Pictures, as well as Diesel under his One Race Films banner. Ryan Engle, who previously penned the script for the Dwayne Johnson-led Rampage and The Commuter starring Liam Neeson, has already written the screenplay, […]
The CW has found its main cast for The Powerpuff Girls live-action reboot pilot. As reported by Deadline, the network has tapped Chloe Bennet, Dove Cameron, and Yana Perrault to portray the superhero sisters Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, respectively. The upcoming project is said to be a much grittier show than the original Cartoon Network animated series, as it will follow […]
The Rugrats will return to the small screen later this year. Nickelodeon announced the news during ViacomCBS’ investor day Wednesday, confirming the CGI-animated revival will premiere on Paramount+ with its original cast of characters and the voices behind them. Variety reports E.G. Daily will reprise her role as Tommy Pickles, and will be joined by Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie Finster), Cheryl […]
As Disney continues to expand its live-action movie empire, the studio just tapped Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu to direct its adaptation of the ultra-popular Lilo & Stitch. According to Variety, Disney has yet to announce a screenwriter or any cast members, as well as if the film will be headed to theaters or only hit its streaming […]
Daniel Kaluuya spoke with Entertainment Weekly about his vision as a producer of the upcoming live-action film based on everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur, Barney. “Barney taught us, ‘I love you, you love me. Won’t you say you love me too?’ That’s one of the first songs I remember, and what happens when that isn’t true? I thought […]
According to Variety, Cartoon Network classic The Powerpuff Girls has a live-action version currently in development at The CW. This remake would see the titular heroes navigate the world in adult form, more specifically as disillusioned twentysomethings who feel bitter about losing their childhood to fighting crime. In what is part-tease/part elaboration on the premise, Variety writes, “Will they agree to […]
Following the 2019 release and subsequent box office success of live-action remakes, such as Lion King ($1.6 billion) and Aladdin ($1 billion), it was only a matter of time before Disney tapped into all of its remaining animated properties. With notable titles like Mulan and The Little Mermaid on the horizon, the 1997 film Hercules was still noticeably absent, […]
Despite receiving mixed reviews, the Aladdin live-action reboot was an undeniable success, hauling in more than $1 billion at the global box office as well as becoming the highest-grossing film of Will Smith‘s career. And it appears Disney is looking to repeat that success with a second installment. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio is now developing a sequel to […]
Another Disney classic will be given a new life. On Friday, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Disney will be remaking Bambi into a live-action film. Similar to The Lion King and The Jungle Book, Disney will use CG technology to create an immersive nature experience. The original Bambi was first released in 1942. The film is a coming of […]
