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Articles from Jonas Reichel (20/1136)
- Happy Deathday 3: Lead actress speaks out on the status of the horror sequelA full seven years have now passed since "Happy Death Day 2" hit cinemas. And although the film did well at the box office, there was a long silence regarding a further sequel. Now, however, there is cause for hope, as lead actress Jessica Rothe has spoken positively about the status of "Happy Death Day 3".
- Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (2027) Movie PreviewTwo legends of film history – and a new threat greater than anything the titans have ever faced before. "Godzilla vs. Kong: Supernova" is the next chapter in the MonsterVerse – featuring what may be the biggest monster showdown of all time. Leaks from the first test screenings are promising a lot already. We'll tell you why this movie belongs at the top of your watchlist!
- Sophie Turner Injured! Filming of the Tomb Raider Series Has Been HaltedFilming of the eagerly awaited "Tomb Raider" series has been put on hold. The reason for this is an injury sustained by lead actress Sophie Turner, as Amazon confirmed in an official statement to the industry magazine Deadline. Although it has not been explicitly confirmed whether the "Game of Thrones" star sustained the injury directly on set, sources suggest that the enforced break is expected to last around two weeks.
- A series about the Jeffrey Epstein case, starring Laura Dern, is in the planning stagesThis project is sure to spark debate! As reported by the industry magazine Variety, Sony is working on a miniseries about the investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. The series centres on the groundbreaking work of journalist Julie K. Brown, played by Laura Dern. The as-yet-untitled series is based on Brown's acclaimed book "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story".
- Liminal: Vanessa Kirby stars in a new sci-fi thriller for Apple TVApple TV has a promising new project in the pipeline: according to the industry magazine Deadline, it is the science-fiction thriller "Liminal", in which "Fantastic Four" star Vanessa Kirby will play one of the lead roles. The film will be directed by Louis Leterrier, who also directed "Fast X". No release date has been announced yet.
- Ryan Gosling in the new film from the makers of Everything Everywhere All At OnceWhile "Project Hail Mary" is currently dominating the box office, the next film project with Ryan Gosling is already in the starting blocks. As Deadline magazine reports, Gosling has teamed up with "Everything Everywhere All At Once" makers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for a top-secret project. It is not yet known what the content will be about. However, it is said to be a real "event film". Filming will start this summer. The film is scheduled for release on November 19, 2027, but that's by no means all. The Hollywood star will also be seen in "Star Wars: Starfighter" next year. Cinema release is May 28, 2027.
- Stepsisters: Live-action film about Cinderella's stepsisters in the worksThe new trailer for "Moana" with Dwayne Johnson has just been released, and now the next live-action film is already in the starting blocks. As Deadline reports, a project entitled "Stepsisters" is currently in development, which is set to focus on Cinderella's stepsisters.
- 13 Going on 30 Reboot in the Works at NetflixOne of the cult comedies of the 2000s is getting a remake! As Deadline reports, a reboot of "13 Going on 30" is in the works at Netflix – and Jennifer Garner is also back on board! However, she is not returning as an actress as hoped, but is taking on a central role behind the scenes as executive producer.
- Kill Bill meets Evil Dead: Our META review of They Will Kill You"Deadpool" star Zazie Beetz is back – and this time it's going to get really gory! In "They Will Kill You", director Kirill Sokolov takes us to a posh New York hotel, behind whose chic façade a real nightmare lurks. The result: plenty of action! Find out now in our KinoCheck META review whether this wild ride is worth it and what the international press thinks of it all.
- Kirsten Dunst cast in The Housemaid 2News on the sequel "The Housemaid 2": Following last week's announcement that filming had begun, there are now updates on the cast. As reported by Deadline, "Spider-Man" star Kirsten Dunst has been cast in one of the lead roles. The plot of "The Housemaid 2" is said to follow closely the 2023 novel "The Housemaid's Secret".
- Wonder Man Season 2 confirmedGood news for fans of "Wonder Man": industry magazine The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that a second season of the acclaimed MCU series is in the works. This makes "Wonder Man" the third series after "Loki" and "Daredevil: Born Again" to receive a sequel.
- The Wheel of Time: New film and TV series projects in the pipelineAfter Amazon Prime Video canceled the series "The Wheel of Time" after the third season last year, there was initially great uncertainty among fans as to what would happen next with the fantasy franchise. Now there is good news: As Variety magazine reports, a number of new film and series projects are planned.
- Quentin Tarantino and Sylvester Stallone are filming a gangster seriesMaster director Quentin Tarantino has finally found his new project – though it's not quite what everyone expected. It's not his eagerly awaited tenth film, but a gangster series. According to TMZ, he's even brought Sylvester Stallone on board for the project. Initial reports suggest the six-part miniseries will be set in the 1930s and filmed entirely in black and white.
- The Conjuring star joins the cast of The Last of Us Season 3The successful series "The Last of Us" is apparently coming to an end with season 3. As the story of the second game is very complex, it was split into two parts for the TV production in order to properly reflect the striking change of perspective in the original. One character in particular is of central importance to the plot: Abby's father. And according to Deadline, "Conjuring" star Patrick Wilson has now been cast to play him.
- The hit game Payday is set to be adapted for film and televisionThe next video game adaptation is just around the corner: according to Collider, Vice Studios has entered into a strategic partnership with Starbreeze Entertainment to secure the worldwide film and television rights to the hit game "Payday". However, it is not yet known whether we can expect a movie or a series.
- What Happens at Night: First image of Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese's new filmWith "What Happens at Night", legendary director Martin Scorsese is currently shooting his latest film project in Prague. In the leading roles: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence! A first picture of the two characters has now been released.
- Cast update for A Quiet Place 3Great news about "A Quiet Place 3"! Director John Krasinski shared an update on the cast of the horror thriller via social media. Fans of the first two films have reason to breathe a sigh of relief: the core of the Abbott family remains intact. Emily Blunt returns to her role as mother Evelyn, joined by her on-screen children Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe. Oscar winner Cillian Murphy is also on board: he's reprising his role from Part 2.
- Thomas Shelby is back! Our META review of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal ManAfter the end of the sixth series of "Peaky Blinders", it was clear that the story of Birmingham's most famous gangster was far from over. With "The Immortal Man", we now have the long-awaited feature film that is set to bring the Shelby saga to a satisfying conclusion. But does this grand finale deliver what fans have been hoping for? We reveal all in our new KinoCheck META review.
- A German director is set to direct a remake of David Lynch's The Elephant ManOne of the great classics is returning to the big screen: as the portal World of Reel reports, a new edition of David Lynch's "The Elephant Man" is in the works – and a German director is set to direct the film. Specifically, we are talking about Oliver Hirschbiegel, who mainly attracted attention with "The Experiment" and the Oscar-nominated film "Downfall".
- Rumour: Jim Carrey is set to return for Sonic 4Attention "Sonic" fans! After Ben Kingsley was apparently cast for a role in "Sonic 4", insider Daniel Richtman has now brought another name into play – and this one should definitely cause some excitement. It's none other than Jim Carrey, who will apparently be back as Dr. Robotnik.