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Tom Holland and Austin Butler are attached to a new race-car centric film titled American Speed. The movie was recently acquired by Amazon MGM Studios after a competitive auction. The film is slated to sees Oppenheimer's Oscar-winning producer Charles Roven also attached to the film via his Atlas Entertainment banner as well as with RD Whittington and Douglas Banker. Dan Wiedenhaupt is penning the script which is slated to follow the true story of the three historically famous race card drivers known as the Whittington brothers, of which two were part of a major IMSA scandal in the 1980s. During that time, a large number of drivers were charged with financing their racing activities with drug smuggling, money laundering and tax evasion. While both actors have not spoke about the project ye...

Today, November 3, marks 70 years since Godzilla was brought to the big screen in Japan. The larger-than-life monster has played a prominent role in pop culture since then and has been celebrated once again this year with new merchandise, the 10th annual Godzilla Festival in Tokyo and more.Leading up to the special anniversary, TOHO took to social media to make an announcement for the franchise. Godzilla Minus One writer and director Takashi Yamazaki (previously The Fighter Pilot (2013) and Always: Sunset on Third Street (2005)) will be working with the entertainment company to produce another Godzilla film, serving as the VFX supervisor, writer and director. This announcement comes just under a year after Godzilla Minus One was a surprise box office hit around the world, receiving critica...

Quentin Tarantino revealed that he has no plans of watching Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune franchise as he has no intention of watching remakes.The filmmaker's lack of interest in the newest Dune series doesn't come from a place of personal dislike against Villeneuve, but rather because he's already watched David Lynch's 1984 Dune film several times. "I don’t need to see that story again," he said on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. “I don’t need to see spice worms. I don’t need to see a movie that says the word ‘spice’ so dramatically.”He doubled down on his weariness of remakes in the modern age, “It’s one after another of this remake and that remake. People ask have you seen Dune? Have you seen Ripley? Have you seen Shōgun? And I’m like no, no, no, no. There’s six or seven Ripley books. If you d...

The latest Star Wars spinoff will be premiering early next month on Disney+. Skeleton Crew follows four kids who make a discovery on their home planet, an event that leads to them finding themselves lost in the galaxy.A new trailer is out for the series, offering a preview of the four strangers-turned-friends on their mission to make it home. Making up the main cast are Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon and Nick Frost. Jude Law, meanwhile, stars as a Jedi-like figure who promises to help the four kids on their trek back to their home planet.“I’ll get you home. We’ll make a partnership,” Law says in the trailer. “But we’ll have to move fast!”Skeleton Crew takes place about five years after the Battle of Endor. The s...

Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) has returned to the games in the trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of Netflix’s Squid Game. The last season left off with Gi-hun seemingly intent on taking down the organizers behind the deadly games.In the new season, Gi-hun is back again as contestant #456. As the game kicks off with “Red Light, Green Light,” he coaches players on how to win. This season, however, after each game, players can vote to either continue in the game or leave as the group and split the prize money they’ve accumulated.“Don’t do this to yourselves,” Gi-hun says as contestants vote to stay. “Just focus on getting out of here.”Watch the official trailer for Squid Game season two above. The show premieres on Netflix on December 26.Read more at Hypebeast

Warner Bros. has been discreetly cooking up a new film set in the Game of Thrones universe. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that multiple sources have verified that a concept for a full-fledged theatrical release is in very early development.George R.R. Martin, the mind behind the fantastical world, told The Hollywood Reporter in 2014 that he had wished to realize a feature film for his book series. Even the show's creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss shared the wish, hoping to produce three feature films in place of a final season. Ultimately, HBO chose not to disrupt the ongoing success of the Game of Thrones series which produced a total of eight seasons running from 2011 to 2019.However, since then HBO seems to have shifted its strategy, inviting a more fluid relationship with the box...

Neon has debuted the first trailer for Steven Soderbergh‘s upcoming horror film, Presence.The supernatural title is shot from the perspective of the entity which haunts a suburban family who just moved into a new home. Its new trailer is undeniably eerie as audiences are forced to see the family at their most vulnerable moments, and they are evidently aware of the haunting that's taking place.Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday and Julia Fox lead the cast, while Julie M. Anderson and Ken Meyers serve as producers. David Koepp also reunites with the filmmaker as the writer following Kimi.The film made its premiere at Sundance 2024 to rave reviews before getting picked up by Neon for $5 million USD.“I wanted to find a different way to tell the story,” Soderbergh previously to...

HBO has officially released the first visuals for its new drama series, IT: Welcome to Derry, which is set to debut in 2025.The upcoming show is developed by Warner Bros. Television with creative oversight from IT filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, as well as screenwriter Jason Fuchs. The series aims to transport fans back to the eerie world of Stephen King’s novel IT, delving deeper into the haunting legacy of Derry, Maine.Bill Skarsgård will reprise his iconic role as Pennywise, joined by cast members Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso.IT: Welcome to Derry will be available on HBO to stream upon its 2025 release.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Beetlejuice fans will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Deetz residence. The haunted home is being offered on Airbnb.The Deetz home will be open for ten three-hour bookings between November 16 and 27. Those interested can request to visit, with each visit being valid for up to six people.According to the listing, guests will be ushered inside by Delia Deetz’s “(after)lifelong assistant.” They’ll be able to take in Delia’s artwork and even head up to the infamous attack.Should they say his name, they might even be transported into The Afterlife, a journey signaled by a bright green glow. After exploring, guests will be able to partake in an otherworldly art class.Those interested in booking the Deetz residence can request a visit on Airbnb.Click here to view full gallery at ...

A 4K remaster of Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto’s 2003 anime masterpiece Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem is returning to theaters for one night only.Fans will have the rare opportunity to catch the title on the big screen on December 12 and will be available in more than 800 cinemas across over 40 countries. "We're excited to bring Daft Punk's iconic Interstella 5555, now fully remastered in stunning 4K, to cinemas for this one-night-only global event. This is a rare opportunity to experience the film on the big screen, along with accompanying Daft Punk music videos, and we can't wait to share it with audiences everywhere,” Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, shared in a statement.Interstella 5555 was originally released in 2003, and was created by Daft Punk and ...

Marvel Studios has officially unveiled its upcoming Disney+ lineup with an exciting new sizzle reel, offering fans a sneak peek into the highly anticipated shows coming to the platform. The slate includes a mix of live-action and animated series that promises to expand Marvel’s storytelling universe on the small screen. Highlights include first glimpses of live-action series Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and Wonder Man, as well as animated projects like Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Eyes of Wakanda, and Marvel Zombies.The animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will explore Peter Parker’s early days as Spider-Man and feature appearances by characters like Nico Minoru and Amadeus Cho. Meanwhile, Daredevil: Born Again, continues the beloved storyline of Matt Murdoc...

The highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, Deadpool & Wolverine, is finally arriving on Disney+.The film's digital release is scheduled for November 12 and arrives with multiple viewing options across major streaming platforms. Fans can choose from several editions, including a premium Steelbook Collector's Edition featuring 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and digital formats. Additional digital offerings include exclusive bonus content and the option to bundle all three Deadpool films.Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the lead roles, the film has captivated audiences worldwide, pulling in an impressive $1.3 billion globally to become the second-highest-grossing movie of 2024. Its box office earnings secured it as the 12th-highest-grossing North American release of all time.Deadpoo...