News from the "Harry Potter" series: According to Deadline magazine, "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season. Nicholas Hoult was originally slated to play the vain wizard, but he had to leave the project due to scheduling conflicts.

"The People v. Gorilla Grodd" is a done deal. The series, starring Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, has officially been greenlit by HBO Max. It's a spin-off of James Gunn's "Superman" film and is presented as a mockumentary. The first details about the plot are already available.

"Sonic" fans, take note! Although Paramount Pictures has so far remained tight-lipped about the plot of "Sonic the Hedgehog 4", an exciting rumor is now making the rounds that is sure to grab people's attention. Part 4 is still set to hit theaters on March 19, 2027.

Finally, an update on "Sicario 3"! Ever since the release of the second film, "Sicario: Day of the Soldado," there has been ongoing talk of another sequel. Now, Josh Brolin, a lead actor from the first two films, has spoken about the current status of "Sicario 3". In an interview with the website ScreenRant, he was able to give fans some positive news.

"National Treasure 3" is in the works. The third installment of the film series starring Nicolas Cage has now been announced by director Jon Turteltaub. No details about the plot have been released yet. However, the director hinted that there might be a political element to the story.

One of the greatest directors of our time is returning to the big screen: Sir Ridley Scott's new film "The Dog Stars" is coming soon to theaters. For us, that's reason enough to look back on the filmmaker's career. So we turned to the KinoCheck community and asked: What's your favorite Ridley Scott movie?

Strong support for Tyler Rake: Netflix has cast five new actors for "Extraction 3". According to Deadline, the ensemble is led by Pierce Brosnan, who most recently appeared in the series "MobLand", among other projects. Filming is currently underway in Australia. However, a specific release date has not yet been announced.

The finale is approaching: The premiere date for the last episodes of "Yellowjackets" has finally been officially announced. We won't have to wait much longer. The announcement of the fourth season was accompanied by a creative video. The first details about the plot have also been revealed.

The "Naruto" live-action film from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" director Destin Daniel Cretton has apparently found its first star! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Charles Melton – known for his roles in "Riverdale" and "Warfare", among others – is in talks to play the role of Kakashi Hatake.

Dave Bautista will be the new lead actor in the Prime Video series "God of War." A few weeks ago, the "Guardians of the Galaxy" star was already being considered for the role of the protagonist, Kratos – and now it's official. All of the scenes featuring his predecessor, Ryan Hurst, are set to be reshot.

Christopher Nolan breaks yet another record: "The Odyssey" is now the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time – surpassing "Deadpool & Wolverine." "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds was quick to congratulate Nolan's team. The star accompanied his congratulations with a social media clip.

More than ten years after "Sons of Anarchy" ended, the members of SAMCRO are returning for a new spin-off series – though not quite as initially expected. The unusual idea came from lead actor Charlie Hunnam himself.

What's next after "VisionQuest"? Several live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe series are reportedly in development at Disney+. However, officials at Marvel and Disney+ have not yet commented on this – and another report suggests the opposite.

A high-profile new addition to "Only Murders in the Building": Oscar winner Olivia Colman is joining the cast for the sixth season of the crime-comedy series. The news was unveiled in a video posted on social media. Several guest stars had previously been announced, which should be of particular interest to "Doctor Who" fans.

For more than two years, rumors have been circulating about a prequel series to Zack Snyder's "300". Now it appears the project has taken a major step forward. According to insider John Rocha, the series could be released on Netflix – and Snyder himself is set to direct the pilot episode.

Many fans are wondering: Will there be new "Star Trek" series in the future? With the impending end of "Strange New Worlds" and "Starfleet Academy," the sci-fi franchise is undergoing a period of transition. However, there's now an update – and it certainly offers hope. Things are already happening behind the scenes.

It is not clear after all whether Sebastian Stan will appear in "The Batman 2" as Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face. It was previously reported that he had confirmed to the French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche that he would play the character. However, the relevant passage has now been removed from the interview published online.

For a long time, one thing in particular prevailed when it came to the next – and final – installment of the "Fast & Furious" saga: stagnation. Although Vin Diesel emphasized on several occasions that work on "Fast & Furious 11" was underway, in the end it was nothing more than hot air—until now! In an interview with Variety, the actor provided a promising update on when filming for the sequel will begin.

Now it's official: The second season of "It: Welcome to Derry" is coming. HBO has greenlit the new episodes of the horror series. The first details about the plot are already available. We'll get more insights into the past: This time, the story is set in 1935.

It was only recently revealed that a new "Ghost Rider" movie is in the works. Now the release date has been announced – and the new film starring Ryan Gosling is in good company. That's because two more Marvel Cinematic Universe films are set to premiere in 2028.

Disney is working on a new live-action adaptation that centers on one of the most famous characters from "Beauty and the Beast": Gaston. And as insider Jeff Sneider reports, none other than Glen Powell is being considered for the lead role.

Good news for all "Big Bang Theory" fans: The new spin-off "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" is getting a second season! Several media outlets are reporting this unanimously. Season 1 just premiered on HBO Max at the end of July. Thanks to the renewal, the creative team behind the scenes now has planning certainty well in advance.