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In 2009, Lord of the Rings diehard fan and indie filmmaker Chris Bouchard created a fan film dubbed The Hunt for Gollum. An unauthorized production, though based on the original J.R.R. Tolkien books, Bouchard made the film on just a $5,000 USD budget and released it free to watch online. The movie has since garnered over 15 million views.Warner Bros. is now coming out with its own film dedicated to the storyline. With the working title Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, official plot details have yet to be revealed but it’s likely the movie will similarly center on Gandalf’s search for Gollum.Slated to release in 2026, the film is still in the early stages of development and a script is underway. Andy Serkis, who portrayed Gollum in the original films, is set to direct and reprise his...

30 years after the premiere of the blockbuster action thriller Speed, Keanu Reeves wants to do a third installment of the franchise. In the original film, Reeves starred as LAPD Jack Traven alongside Sandra Bullock as Annie Porter, a bus passenger who gets roped into an extortionist’s mastermind plan.Speed debuted in 1994 and a sequel, Speed 2: Cruise Control, premiered in 1997, though Reeves notably didn’t return for the latter, which wound up being a box office flop.Reeves and Bullock appeared together on the 50 MPH podcast and Reeves revealed that he opted out of Speed 2 after reading the script as he “had the feeling it just wasn’t right.”The two also shared their mutual desire to reunite for a Speed 3 movie.Asked about a potential third movie, Keeves replied, “I mean, you know — we’d ...

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is stepping into the acting world with a major role in Ryan Murphy's new FX horror series, Grotesquerie, premiering this fall. This marks Kelce's first major acting endeavor, joining a cast that includes notable talents such as Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley Manville. Although specifics about his character are yet to be disclosed, the role signals a new phase in Kelce's career beyond athletics.Kelce's foray into entertainment isn't entirely new. His previous ventures include hosting Saturday Night Live and making appearances on the Showtime series Moonbase 8. He has also been active in unscripted TV and has recently branched into film production. His role in Grotesquerie marks a significant step in his acting career, showcasi...

Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed a strategic shift in Marvel Studios’ production schedule, aiming to scale back the number of releases to focus on enhancing quality over quantity. In a recent discussion during Disney's quarterly earnings call, Iger noted that the company plans to reduce its annual output of Marvel films from four to a maximum of three. This move is a response to audience feedback and a broader industry trend indicating superhero fatigue.Iger explained that the decision aligns with Disney's overall approach to improving its entertainment offerings by concentrating on fewer, but more impactful releases. He also stated that Marvel would adjust its TV series production, cutting down from four series a year to just two. This reduction is intended to allow for a deeper developme...

Initially announced in 2021, the TV series sequel to Blade Runner 2049 titled Blade Runner 2099, has confirmed Michelle Yeoh for one of the lead roles.The upcoming Amazon Prime Video series is slated to be both a follow-up to the original 1982 film and the 2017 sequel. In a recent report from Variety, Yeoh is set to play a character called Olwen and is described to be " a replicant near the end of her life." Ridley Scott is signed on to be the executive producer alongside David W. Zucker and Clayton Krueger of Scott Free Productions, Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson and Ben Roberts.No further details regarding the cast and the plot have been revealed. Yeoh recently won an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once and had just be awarded the Presidential...

FKA Twigs is joining the cast of The Carpenter’s Son, Lotfy Nathan’s horror film about the childhood of Jesus.According to reports, the British artist will play the role of the Mother and will star alongside Nicolas Cage, who will play the Carpenter, Noah Jupe, who will play the Boy and Souheila Yacoub. The movie takes inspiration from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, an apocryphal gospel about Jesus' childhood that is dated back to the mid-to-late second century.“The Carpenter’s Son tells the dark story of a family hiding out in Roman Egypt," the official synopsis reads. "The son, known only as ‘the Boy’, is driven to doubt by another mysterious child and rebels against his guardian, the Carpenter, revealing inherent powers and a fate beyond his comprehension. As he exercises his own power, ...

James Gunn has debuted the official look of the new Superman suit. Taking to Instagram to share a first look at the star David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, it gives fans an early glimpse of what to expect in the upcoming DC Universe. At initial glance, fans may notice that the suit is quite tattered and weathered, suggesting that there has been plenty of fighting scenes involving Superman. Gunn states on Threads, "The above photo was taken on set by Jess Miglio and was entirely in-camera." This will be the first time Corenswet will lead a major Hollywood tentpole film. He is best known for his supporting roles in Ryan Murphy's Netflix series, The Politician and Hollywood. Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane while Nicholas Hoult is slated to play the villain Lex Luthor. Other cast member...

Critically acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola has finally released the initial teaser for his long-awaited sci-fi drama film, Megalopolis starring Adam Driver. Following the news of him no longer appearing in future Star Wars films, Driver has evidently chosen a different direction with his latest projects.Megalopolis is slated to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and has reportedly been years in the making for Coppola. The legendary filmmaker behind some of the most iconic movies like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, first began working on the screenplay in the 1980s. In an interview with GQ he was asked about how he felt after he invested $120 million USD of his own money into the film, "I couldn't care less about the financial impact whatsoever. It means nothing to me."Committe...

Around a month ago, Netflix finally revealed its first teaser video for Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura. Just now, the streaming platform has unveiled a full-length trailer for the anticipated anime film, offering fans a glimpse into its story, theme songs and most importantly, a taste of epic action between both anime’s iconic fighters.In this film, the world of Yabako Sandrovich and Daromeon’s Kengan Ashura collides with Keisuke Itagaki’s Baki Hanma, where the two underground fighting organizations cross paths. Aside from the spotlighted fight between the main characters, the film also pits other iconic fighters from the respective series against each other for blood-pumping, life-and-death brawls. The featured fights include Saw Paing Yoroizuka VS Kaoru Hanayama, Raian Kure VS Jack Hammer a...

Universal's The Fall Guy is looking to open with $28 million USD in its first three days — falling short of its expectations that estimated the title to debut with at least $30 million USD.According to Variety, the action-romance earned $10.4 million USD from 4,002 locations on its opening day and includes $3 million USD from preview screenings. The film, which stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, was made with a $1390 million USD production budget and is director David Leitch's most expensive project ouside of his Fast & Furious spinoff. Reports add that Universal has been unsuccessful in utilizing Gosling's celebrated Barbie role, but The Fall Guy could surpass expectations if it's able to stand strong throughout its time in cinemas.The Fall Guy is based on an '80s TV series of the sa...