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Casting news for "Sonic 4": Sonic voice actor Ben Schwartz revealed on Instagram that Amy Rose will be voiced by actress Kristen Bell. She is no newcomer to voice roles, having also voiced Anna in "Frozen". Amy Rose was already teased in the post-credits scene of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3", sparking excitement among fans.

The World War II film "Greyhound" starring Tom Hanks is getting a sequel. A second instalment was announced back in 2022, but it is only now – around four years later – that filming for "Greyhound 2" has officially begun. According to Screen Global Production, filming will take place in Australia this time. As in the first instalment, Tom Hanks will reprise his role as US Navy officer Ernest Krause.

News from the "Spider-Verse": In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville from Sony Pictures Animation confirmed that Spider-Gwen and Spider-Punk are indeed set to get their own movies. And while we're on the subject, a live-action series based on Spider-Noir will also launch on Amazon Prime Video on May 27 this year. Starring Nicolas Cage!

Horror fans take note: a film adaptation of the popular game "Dead by Daylight" is actively in development. And there are already two screenwriters on board! In "Dead by Daylight", a brutal killer hunts four survivors through gloomy locations. The game has now attracted more than 60 million players worldwide and built up a huge international fan base across various platforms.

Jason Statham: This name stands for hard-hitting action. But now the actor seems to want to break new ground. According to industry magazine Deadline, he will appear in the new film by "John Wick" director David Leitch. What's special about it: In "Jason Statham Stole My Bike," he plays himself!

While "Evil Dead Burn", the latest instalment in the legendary horror saga, hits cinemas in July, another instalment is already in the pipeline: New Zealand film and television association The Screen Guild has now announced the title and initial details about the start of filming for the new 'Evil Dead' film. Production of "Evil Dead Wrath" is set to begin this month in Auckland, New Zealand.

For many viewers, "Terminator Zero" was a ray of hope in the otherwise rather mixed "Terminator" franchise. Netflix, however, seems to see things differently: as reported by What's on Netflix, the series has been cancelled. Overnight, writer and showrunner Mattson Tomlin spoke out on Platform X, finally providing clarity about the future of his series.

Strong support for Sydney Sweeney: According to industry magazine Deadline, Jason Clarke is set to take on a role in the "Gundam" film adaptation. Jim Mickle, who was responsible for the Netflix series "Sweet Tooth", among other things, will be directing and writing the screenplay. A release date has not yet been announced.

With "The Backrooms", A24 and director Kane Parsons are bringing one of the most eerie internet phenomena of recent years to the big screen. According to A Shot magazine, the first plot details and a potential release date have now been revealed. The horror flick is directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who began uploading a video series called "Backrooms" to his YouTube channel in 2022.

Rev the engines! A sequel to "F1" starring Brad Pitt is officially in the works. This was confirmed by producer Jerry Bruckheimer to the BBC. As for the plot, the ending of the first film certainly offers ample scope for a sequel. New rivalries, technical developments, and personal conflicts provide plenty of fuel for another movie.

After Mike Flanagan brought Stephen King's novella "The Life of Chuck" to the big screen last year, the director now has another project on his agenda. As reported by Deadline, he is once again devoting himself to a story by the master of horror with "The Mist". In 2007, "The Shawshank Redemption" director Frank Darabont was responsible for the first film adaptation, which became particularly famous for its extremely dark ending.

At last! The release date for "The Mummy 4" with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz has been set. As Deadline magazine announced, the new adventure awaits us in cinemas on May 19, 2028. Part 4 will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who also directed the last two "Scream" films and "Abigail". The screenplay was written by David Coggeshall, known for "Orphan: First Kill".

Edward Berger is back with a promising project! According to industry magazine Deadline, the director of "Conclave" is planning a feature film, as yet untitled, about controversial American professional cyclist Lance Armstrong. Austin Butler will play the lead role. Berger will not only take the director's chair, but will also accompany the project as a producer.

The "God of War" series has finally found its Atreus! According to industry magazine Variety, newcomer Callum Vinson will take on the role of Kratos' son. Vinson has previously appeared in minor supporting roles in series such as "Chucky" and "Poker Face". In terms of content, the series is based on the two most recent "God of War" games.

Good news for all "Baldur's Gate" fans! According to Deadline magazine, HBO is working on a series based on the game series of the same name. Craig Mazin, who was also responsible for "The Last of Us", will be the creative director. In terms of content, the series will pick up where "Baldur's Gate 3" left off and will be heavily based on the world, characters and narrative structure of the game by Larian Studios.

"The Exorcist" is back! Mike Flanagan, director of "The Haunting of Hill House", will be directing a new film in the iconic horror series. Alongside Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor has now also joined the cast. According to Deadline, the actor will play the role of a former prisoner who later becomes a priest.

For nearly a decade, fans have been eagerly awaiting a new adventure from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" universe. Over the past few years, numerous ideas have repeatedly circulated about how the franchise could be continued – but now, things seem to be becoming more concrete. Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider has revealed the first plot details for "Pirates of the Caribbean 6".

A "Metroid" adventure on the big screen? This project could soon become a reality. According to insider Daniel Richtman, Nintendo is working on a film adaptation of the classic game. Rumors of a planned film adaptation directed by John Woo were already circulating in the early 2000s, but it never came to fruition.

Fans of uncompromising genre cinema have had to wait a long time, but now there is finally some concrete news: Director S. Craig Zahler is officially working on his next feature film. As reported by World of Reel, Vince Vaughn is to take on the lead role in "The Bookie and the Bruiser". Vaughn is considered one of Zahler's closest confidants and has already appeared in "Brawl In Cell Block 99" and "Dragged Across Concrete".

Good news from Konohagakure: production of the "Naruto" live-action film is finally getting underway! According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, filming is slated to begin at the end of this year. The film adaptation will continue to be directed by "Shang-Chi" director Destin Daniel Cretton