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Before Robert Pattinson played the Dark Knight in "The Batman" and upheld law and order in Gotham, Ben Affleck was actually supposed to get his own solo project as Batman. As is well known, the DC film never materialized. In his new biography, "Bloodlines", Joe Manganiello has now revealed – according to Entertainment Weekly – what audiences would have originally seen.

Following the huge success of "True Detective: Night Country", preparations for the fifth season of the acclaimed HBO series are already in full swing. It has now been confirmed which stars will take center stage in the next criminal case: As HBO announced via Instagram, Nicolas Cage and Antonio Banderas will take on the lead roles.

The film adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' best-selling fantasy novel "Fourth Wing" continues to take shape. According to the industry magazine Variety, the two lead actors for the Prime Video series have now been cast. Behind the scenes, superstar Michael B. Jordan will be involved through his production company, Outlier Society.

Finally! The title of "The Mummy 4", starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, has been announced. The new installment in the popular adventure series will be called "Book of the Dead". The legendary book already played a crucial role in the first "The Mummy" movie. With its help, the high priest Imhotep was accidentally brought back to life, unleashing the film's central threat.

Zendaya has found her next film project: As reported by the industry magazine Variety, the "Dune" actress will star in Alex Garland's new science fiction project. The as-yet-untitled film is being produced by A24 and is scheduled to begin shooting in 2027. Alex Garland will both write the screenplay and direct the film.

Following "Carrie", director Mike Flanagan is already turning his attention to his next Stephen King adaptation. A live-action series based on the popular fantasy series "The Dark Tower" is in the works – and now the first details have emerged. In an interview with The Process Unlocked, Flanagan revealed how he plans to structure the extensive novel series for Prime Video.

The time has finally come! The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has been released. The first glimpses promise a fantastic blockbuster spectacle that is sure to satisfy fans of C.S. Lewis's book series. "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" hits theaters on February 12, 2027. The Netflix premiere follows on April 2, 2027.

After the failed film adaptation, "Artemis Fowl" is getting a second chance at Disney. To mark the 25th anniversary of the popular fantasy series, author Eoin Colfer personally announced at this year's New York Comic-Con that Disney is currently working on a new adaptation in the form of an animated series.

This news is sure to spark some discussion! In August of this year, director Jon Turteltaub revealed in an interview that "National Treasure 3", starring Nicolas Cage, is indeed in the works. But don't get your hopes up just yet: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cage denied his involvement in the new film at New York Comic-Con.

The new Avatar's journey is far from over. Just in time for the premiere of "Avatar: Seven Heavens" on Paramount+, "Avatar" creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko confirmed at this year's New York Comic-Con that there will definitely be a third and fourth season.

Good news for all MCU fans: At this year's New York Comic Con, Marvel announced numerous new series for Disney+. According to The Hollywood Reporter, these included the mysterious thriller series "Zodiac", new projects based on "Marvel: Zombies", and the third season of "X-Men '97".

The hit video game "Cyberpunk 2077" is being made into a movie! As reported by Deadline magazine, Paramount Pictures is planning a live-action adaptation of the action role-playing game of the same name by CD Projekt Red. Paramount has secured an experienced Hollywood producer for the project. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who has previously worked on the "Transformers" franchise, among other projects, will oversee the project.

A joint film featuring Deathstroke and Bane has been in the works at DC Studios for over two years now. Things had been quiet around the project for a long time, but now it finally seems like something is happening. According to the well-known insider MyTimeToShineHello, the crossover is set to be titled "Savage Hunters".

Jessica Biel will play Hugh Hefner's wife. According to the industry magazine Variety, the actress is joining the cast of the drama "Playmates" Her character is purely fictional and not a direct portrayal of any actual wife of the Playboy founder. Behind "Playmates" is Lorraine Nicholson, who not only directs the film but also wrote the screenplay.

HBO Max and Paramount+ could merge into a single streaming service in the long term. According to a report by Deadline magazine, the newly formed media conglomerate Skydance, led by David Ellison, is planning a merger of the two streaming platforms. With the completion of Paramount's $110 billion acquisition, one of the world's largest media conglomerates has been created. In the future, numerous well-known brands will be bundled under the Skydance name.

A new live-action "Ghostbusters" movie is apparently in development at Sony Pictures! According to a report by Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman, the studio is working on a spin-off of the popular franchise titled "Ghostbusters: Nightmare on 34th Street". However, the film has not yet been officially confirmed.

Bad news for all "Batman" fans: As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, "The Batman 2" has to take a break from filming. The reason is director Matt Reeves, who is stepping away from production for the time being due to family matters. Warner Bros. and DC Studios say they fully support the filmmaker.

Following the global success of "Jurassic World: Rebirth", Universal Pictures is already working on the next installment in the dinosaur franchise. However, there's one major change: Gareth Edwards will no longer be directing due to creative differences. As insider Jeff Sneider reports, Juan Antonio Bayona is now in talks to direct "Jurassic World 5".

It has been known for several years that Lionsgate has been working on a live-action "Naruto" film – and now things are finally taking shape. Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman has revealed the first details about the plot on his blog. The film is directed and written by Destin Daniel Cretton, director of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day".

DC Studios has scored a massive hit with "Lanterns". According to Variety magazine, the first six episodes alone were viewed an average of about 19 million times worldwide, with 12 million of those views coming from the U.S. And now, after the final episode, the question naturally arises: What about a potential Season 2? We've gathered all the information for you.