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‘Avatar’ sequel writer to pen ‘Gears of War’ movie

Chris Begley - May 4, 2017

Universal Pictures has set Shane Salerno to write the screenplay for Gears Of War, the big-scale live-action adaptation of Microsoft Studios’ iconic Xbox video...

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ beating ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ in advance ticket sales

Sean Gerber - May 1, 2017

Already having bagged a huge $106 million in its overseas opening this past weekend, Disney/Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is looking to shake up...

‘Logan’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ rumored for Super Bowl commercials

Chris Begley - January 27, 2017

Studios usually keep their plans close to the vest; this year is no different. But we hear that Disney will advertise two films (possibly...

‘Deadpool’s’ Tim Miller is teaming up with James Cameron to reboot ‘Terminator’

Chris Begley - January 20, 2017

He’ll be back! James Cameron, who regains certain rights to his prized creation The Terminator in 2019, is godfathering a new iteration of the...

‘Deadpool 2’ writer believes the movie will shoot this year

Chris Begley - January 11, 2017

Where in the process are you with Deadpool 2 at the moment? Is it still a stand-alone sequel for the character? Reese: Yeah, it’ll be a solo...

Carrie Fisher death: ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ had already wrapped with Leia taking larger role

Chris Begley - December 27, 2016

For Episode VIII, Leia had a larger role, we’re told, and her daughter, Billie Lourd also is in that film as well as in...

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ blasts past $520 million worldwide

Chris Begley - December 26, 2016

Disney/Lucasfilm’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story made off with a $47.1 million three-day sophomore weekend at the international box office, lifting the overseas...

‘Doctor Strange’ a marvel as movie nears $500 million worldwide

Chris Begley - November 13, 2016

International audiences continued to marvel at Doctor Strange this weekend with the Benedict Cumberbatch-starrer raking in $60.2M in its third session. Combined with domestic,...

Shawn Levy to direct ‘Uncharted’ video game movie for Sony

Chris Begley - October 25, 2016

Sony Pictures has set Shawn Levy to direct Uncharted, the long-awaited live-action feature film based on the PlayStation video game series featuring the treasure...

‘Deadpool’ director Tim Miller exits sequel over differences with Ryan Reynolds

Chris Begley - October 22, 2016

After a series of creative differences between Deadpool director Tim Miller and star Ryan Reynolds, Miller has exited Deadpool 2. He hadn’t formally signed...