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After years of uncertainty, "I Am Legend 2" is finally making concrete progress! As the industry website Collider recently reported during a discussion about the upcoming Netflix series "Man on Fire", Steven Caple Jr. has taken over as director for the sequel. His hiring also marks an interesting behind-the-scenes reunion. The director brought us "Creed 2", starring Michael B. Jordan, to theaters in 2019.

"Lee Cronin's The Mummy", a reimagining of the horror icon, is currently playing in theaters. But instead of simply telling a classic monster story, director Lee Cronin seems to have something much bigger in mind: In an interview with Collider, he revealed that his film is set in the same universe as "Evil Dead"!

"Game of Thrones" meets "The Batman 2"! As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, Charles Dance is in talks for a role in the highly anticipated sequel. Although DC Studios has yet to issue an official confirmation, there are strong indications that the British actor could take on the role of family patriarch Charles Dent.

A snow-covered backwater in the middle of nowhere, a sheriff who really just wants to be left in peace, and a bunch of bad guys who've picked the absolute worst day to pay a visit. In his new film "Normal", "Meg 2" director Ben Wheatley takes us to supposedly tranquil Minnesota – and Bob Odenkirk is once again throwing punches. We've watched the film and will tell you in our KinoCheck META review whether it's worth the price of a cinema ticket. We'll also give our take on the press reviews. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

There has been speculation for a long time, but now it's becoming a reality! According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Andor" star Adria Arjona is set to take on a central role in the upcoming blockbuster "Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow". Although an official confirmation from Warner Bros. is still pending, there are strong indications that Arjona will step into the role of Maxima, the queen of the planet Almerac.

Work on "Gladys" is continuing apace – and a release date has already been set. According to Deadline magazine, the "Weapons" prequel is set to hit the big screen on 8 September 2028. Director Zach Cregger revealed in an interview a few weeks ago that so much extensive material on Aunt Gladys had been created during the production of "Weapons" that it would have gone beyond the scope of the main film.

It's finally official! The new "Game of Thrones" project, "Aegon's Conquest", is indeed set to be a major feature film. Warner Bros. announced this at this year's CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Among fans, however, there is a clear favourite to play Aegon: Henry Cavill!

After the acclaimed horror thriller "Longlegs" became one of the most successful independent films of recent years, director Osgood Perkins and actor Nicolas Cage are teaming up once again. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the two are working on a new film set in the "Longlegs" universe.

Snake Plissken is returning to the big screen! 45 years after the original, John Carpenter's action classic "Escape from New York" is getting a remake. StudioCanal announced this at this year's CinemaCon. It is not yet known which actor will take on the role of the iconic war veteran and thus succeed Kurt Russell.

Spectacular news for all "Bloodborne" fans! At this year's CinemaCon, Sony Pictures announced that an animated film based on the acclaimed FromSoftware title is in the works. According to Sony Pictures head Sanford Panitch, the film is set to be truly brutal. More specifically, the aim is to secure an R-rating.

Good news for all "Chucky" fans! According to the genre magazine BloodyDisgusting, franchise creator Don Mancini is currently working on a screenplay for a new "Chucky" movie. Stylistically, it is said to be modeled after the 2013 film "Curse of Chucky", thereby placing a stronger emphasis on horror elements once again.

Ice Cube and Kevin Hart could soon be teaming up again on the big screen! According to Deadline magazine, "Ride Along 3" is in the early stages of development. Director Will Packer is also said to be on board again. Exactly what the film will be about and when "Ride Along 3" is due to be released remains under wraps for now.

The time has finally come: a "Metal Gear Solid" movie is in the works! After the project was stuck in development hell for over a decade, there is now concrete news for all Solid Snake fans. According to The Hollywood Reporter, directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein – who most recently directed "Final Destination: Bloodlines" – are set to helm the project.

There's set to be a remake of "Basic Instinct"! The controversial 1992 original became a box-office hit – and turned Sharon Stone into a global star. Now, the film's original screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas, is working on a reboot of the cult thriller. In an interview, screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, who wrote the script for the original, revealed that the story centres on a group of copycat killers. Supernatural elements are also set to play a significant role

A high-profile addition to the second season of "Alien: Earth": as reported by Deadline, four-time Emmy Award winner Peter Dinklage is joining the cast of the science fiction series. Details about his role, however, are still undisclosed.

"Marvel Zombies" is apparently heading into its second season! In an interview with The Escape Pod, Brad Winderbaum, who is responsible for streaming, television and animation at Marvel, revealed that a second season of the animated series is in the works. In a recent statement, he disclosed that he had already had a first look at the "animatic" – that is, the animated rough cut – of the first episode of season 2.

Good news from Gotham City! Production on "The Batman 2" is finally moving forward – and a star from the first film is back on board. As reported by Deadline magazine, Andy Serkis will once again take on the role of Alfred Pennyworth, continuing to serve as Bruce Wayne's loyal butler.

Exciting news about the "Elden Ring" film adaptation! After things had been unusually quiet around this mammoth project since the official announcement, the first leaks from the set are now fuelling plenty of speculation among fans. A clip that has appeared on TikTok shows an impressive backdrop that will likely be instantly recognisable to those familiar with the game's world. It features a massive ruined structure that bears a strong resemblance to one of the churches in Marika.

Sonic fans, pay attention: The iconic blue hedgehog is racing onto the big screen for the fourth time! Following the massive success of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," the next sequel is on the way. Millions of fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the next chapter. But what can we expect in the new movie? Which characters are returning? And when will Sonic's new adventure be released? Here's all the information and theories!

Although the new "Star Wars" series "Maul – Shadow Lord" won't premiere on Disney+ until Easter Monday, Lucasfilm already seems convinced of the project's quality. As Dave Filoni himself announced, a second season of the animated series is already in the works. However, further details are still under wraps.