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Live-action View-Master film in development from Mattel Films and Sony
Perhaps hoping to have the next Barbie on their hands, Mattel and Sony have reunited for a new toy feature. Live-Action View-Master Film in Development from Mattel Films and Sony Mary Siroky
Shawn Mendes Takes Over 88th Street in Trailer for Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Watch
Shawn Mendes is the titular reptile in Sony Pictures’ upcoming film adaptation of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, and in the first trailer for the film, we see the creature charm the Primm family (led by matriarch Constance Wu) and the rest of New York City. Check out the clip below. Based off Bernard Waber’s children story of the same name, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile follows Mrs. Primm, Mr. Primm (Scoot McNairy), and their son Josh (Winslow Fegley) as they discover a crocodile living in the attic of their new Manhattan home. While Mrs. Primm and Lyle’s main enemy, Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), are naturally terrified of the animal, Josh, and Lyle’s owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), assures them he’s a gentle giant — after all, “he wears a scarf, and he can sing.” Enter pop star Mend...
Justin Lin to Direct Live-Action Film Adaptation of One-Punch Man
Sony Pictures have landed on Justin Lin as the director for their long-awaited One-Punch Man live-action film adaptation. The former Fast and Furious director joins Jumanji: The Next Level and Venom writers Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner on the project. One-Punch Man debuted as a webcomic by Japanese artist ONE back in 2009. The story follows Saitama, a superhero who, bored by his ability to defeat any enemy with a single punch, seeks out a worthy opponent. It was published as a manga in 2012 with illustrations by Yusuke Murata before hitting the US market in 2015. Since then, it’s been adapted into an anime series as well as video and mobile games. Avi and Ari Arad of Arad Productions will produce One-Punch Man, and Lin will serve as producer as well as dir...
Bad Bunny Is Aboard the ‘Bullet Train’ With Brad Pitt: Watch the Trailer
Bad Bunny is no fluffy animal. Nope, the Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter is a record-breaking recording artist at the very top of his game. The reggaeton superstar now has his ticket to ride the Bullet Train, an action film in which he’ll appear alongside Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Michael Shannon and more. Set for release in theaters from July 15, 2022, Bullet Train will mark Bad Bunny’s acting debut. Explore Explore Bad Bunny See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In it, the Latin star will play a hitman, part of an ensemble cast of assassins, all with connected, though conflicting objectives. And all of them riding a non-stop bullet train in Japan. Expect the action to come hard and fast in this slick flick, directed by Da...
Twisted Metal TV Series from Deadpool and Zombieland Writers on the Way
The Twisted Metal video game franchise is being adapted into a live-action TV series by Deadpool and Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, according to Variety. Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions are developing the show, which is described as an action comedy. The first Twisted Metal game came out in 1995 and the most recent one was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2012. The gameplay centered on the Twisted Metal demolition derby, where a number of drivers battle it out with missiles and machine guns until only one car remains. The winner is granted a wish by the game’s host, the demonic Calypso, who would typically twist the victor’s desire in dark irony. Serializing the bombastic blow-em-up for the screen will be Michael Jonathan Smith, who most re...
