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The news surrounding the new James Bond actor is coming thick and fast once again. Most recently, Callum Turner was touted as a top contender for the role, but now another Hollywood star is said to have auditioned for 007: none other than Robert Pattinson!

"Twilight" fans have reason to celebrate: A new animated series titled "Midnight Sun" is in the works at Netflix. And apparently, the streaming giant has great confidence in the return of the vampire franchise, as it has ordered two seasons outright. According to the website What's on Netflix, Lionsgate seems to have high expectations for the series.

The MonsterVerse continues to grow: In addition to the third season of "Monarch", another series set in the world of Godzilla and Kong is in the works. As Variety magazine has now announced, Giancarlo Esposito and "The Shawshank Redemption" cult star Tim Robbins are joining the cast in guest roles.

A new mission awaits James Reece: "Savage Son", another project set in the universe of "The Terminal List", is in the works. And, of course, Chris Pratt will once again take on the lead role. According to Variety, "Savage Son" is based on the third novel of the same name from author Jack Carr's book series.

The Snoop Dogg biopic has added another high-profile name to its cast. As The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reports, "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo will play the role of Tupac's mother in "Snoop".

Robin Hood is returning to the big screen! A new project titled "The Lie of Sherwood Forest" is in the works; according to Variety, it aims to tell the familiar story of the legendary avenger from a much more down-to-earth and darker perspective.

"Clayface", a bona fide horror film from the DCU, is currently playing in theaters – and it seems the people behind the scenes have gotten a taste for it: As reported by Deadline magazine, a new "Constantine" project is in the works, to be written by an "Evil Dead" director.

Exciting rumors about the "X-Men" reboot. As Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider revealed on his blog, Marvel is apparently in talks about the role of Wolverine. And none other than "The Bear" star Jeremy Allen White is among the favorites.

"Angry Birds" fans have reason to celebrate! The third installment of the popular animated series hits theaters on December 23, 2026. To mark the occasion, a new trailer for "Angry Birds 3" has just been released. In "Angry Birds 3", Red faces a very special challenge: He must not only prove himself as a father, but also save the world from destruction!

The world of "Zootopia" still offers plenty of untapped potential. While the first two films focused primarily on the animal inhabitants of the eponymous metropolis, "Zootopia 3" could now significantly expand that familiar setting. In an interview with Collider, Disney's head of animation, Jared Bush, revealed a number of initial details.

"Scream 7" will be followed by "Scream 8" – and a true veteran of the franchise is back on board! As Variety magazine reported, Neve Campbell will return for the sequel. However, Campbell was reluctant to share any specific details about the plot of the next film.

The next video game adaptation is taking shape at Netflix: The streaming service is working on a live-action series based on "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds", better known as "PUBG." And according to Variety, none other than Donald Glover is set to take on the lead role.

Horror fans have reason to celebrate: "Smile 3" is making more progress! However, there's a major change happening behind the scenes. As the industry magazine Variety reports, Parker Finn will no longer be directing the film. Instead, a new director is set to take over.

One of the all-time great horror classics is getting a reboot. As reported by Deadline magazine, a TV series adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" is in the works at HBO. Emmy Award winner Sarah Snook, who gained attention for her role in the acclaimed series "Succession", will take on the lead role.

The theatrical release of "Avengers: Doomsday" is drawing ever closer, and with it comes the question of what fans can expect from this MCU blockbuster. As insider Daniel Richtman reports, an initial test screening reportedly took place recently – and it apparently generated a lot of excitement among the audience.

After director Takashi Yamazaki made a name for himself internationally with "Godzilla Minus One", his first Hollywood production is now in the works. As reported by Deadline magazine, the filmmaker will helm the sci-fi project "Grandgear".

Keanu Reeves has found his next film project: According to Page Six Hollywood, Reeves will take on the lead role in the new Netflix action film "Maelstrom". Originally, "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson was considered for the project, but he left the production.

After a brief forced hiatus, production on "The Batman 2" appears to be moving forward again. In an interview with GamesRadar magazine, Robert Pattinson confirmed that filming for the DC sequel has resumed. The actor playing Batman is reportedly set to return to the set in just a few days.

The MCU is getting another series addition: "Zodiac", a new spy thriller for Disney+, is currently in development. Deadline has now announced the writing duo behind the project. The screenplay is being written by Amit Cohen and Ron Leshem. Specific details about the plot of this mysterious project are largely under wraps. According to initial reports, however, "Zodiac" is said to revolve around two spies.

A high-profile addition to the cast of "What Happens at Night": As reported by the industry magazine Variety, superstar Charlie XCX will star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese's new film. For the singer, "What Happens at Night" is by no means her first foray into the film industry.