New images from Amazon Prime Video's "Carrie" series! As has been known for some time, horror expert Mike Flanagan is planning a reimagining of Stephen King's cult novel. A whole batch of first-look images has now been released. At the same time, Flanagan revealed a surprising approach to his adaptation in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

After initial rumors about a possible "Nova" project from Marvel Studios surfaced last week, evidence of a film adaptation is now mounting. As Deadline reports, "Loki" creator Michael Waldron is currently working on the screenplay for the new MCU film.

Dracula, Mavis & Co. are back: in the fifth installment of "Hotel Transylvania"! Unlike its predecessor, the latest installment of the popular animated film series will be back in theaters. However, we'll have to wait a while. Details about the plot of "Hotel Transylvania 5" are already available, though.

The rumor mill surrounding the highly anticipated "X-Men" reboot is in full swing! According to Hollywood insider Apocalyptic Horseman, the actors to play Magneto and Professor X have apparently been cast. Other names are also being linked to the reboot. "Obsession" star Inde Navarrette recently revealed that she had met with director Jake Schreier, further fueling rumors about a possible casting.

Finally, a new movie from Christopher Nolan! Following his Academy Award winning "Oppenheimer," "The Odyssey" brings us the film adaptation of one of the greatest and oldest stories of all time. For us, that's reason enough to look back on the director's career. We reached out to the KinoCheck community and asked: What's your favorite Christopher Nolan movie?

Freddy Krueger is back to spread fear and terror! As reported by the industry magazine The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures has secured the U.S. rights to the original screenplay for "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and is working on a remake of Wes Craven's popular horror film. This reboot is made possible by a unique provision of U.S. copyright law.

New action movie starring Liam Neeson: In "The Fix," he plays the lead role alongside Zachary Levi and Quincy Isaiah. The film was originally titled "Hotel Tehran." Plot details are already available. As the former title suggests, the thriller is set in the Iranian capital.

A true classic film from the 1990s is making a comeback: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is working on a reboot of "Free Willy". "Free Willy" tells the story of a troubled boy who forms a special friendship with an orca named Willy. When he realizes that the whale has been torn from its natural habitat and is being held captive as an attraction at an aquarium, he does everything in his power to return the animal to the wild.

Mourning Sam Neill: The "Jurassic Park" star has died. The New Zealand actor passed away at the age of 78 in Sydney, Australia. Most viewers will likely remember him for his role as paleontologist Alan Grant. Neill's family issued a statement on social media.

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is just around the corner! For many years, the event has been one of the world's best-known and largest pop culture conventions. Studios unveil exclusive trailers, stars sign autographs, and upcoming projects are showcased to eager audiences. This year will be no different. From July 23 to 26, you can look forward to plenty of news from the world of pop culture. Here's a concise overview of what to expect this year.

After years of uncertainty, the planned live-action adaptation of "Naruto" is finally taking shape. Lionsgate has now officially confirmed via X that the casting process for the three main characters has begun. They are looking for actors to play the iconic members of Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno.

"Task" meets "Mare of Easttown"! There will be a crossover between the two HBO series. In the second season of "Task," Julianne Nicholson returns as Lori Ross – the Emmy-winning role she previously played in "Mare of Easttown." Some details about the plot of the new episodes have already been revealed.

Work on the second season of "Alien: Earth" is in full swing. As Deadline magazine reported, filming has now officially begun in London. In addition, there are three high-profile new additions to the cast of the science fiction series. According to initial reports, Season 2 is expected to draw even more heavily on Ridley Scott's classic "Alien".

There's reason for hope for all "Sherlock Holmes" fans: After years of silence, screenwriter Chris Brancato has now provided a new update on the status of the long-awaited sequel. In an interview with The Direct, Brancato revealed that a first draft of the screenplay for "Sherlock Holmes 3" is complete! He received support from Michael Panes, who previously worked on "Godfather of Harlem".

Moana ventures out onto the open sea once again – in Disney's live-action remake. It's been just ten years since the original animated film hit theaters. Can the new version, starring Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, still win us over? Find out what we and other critics think of the movie in KinoCheck's META review!

Superstar Dwayne Johnson has landed his next leading role! According to the industry magazine Variety, the actor will star in the upcoming action drama "Free Byrd". Greg Kwedar, who has already made a name for himself internationally with the acclaimed film "Sing Sing", will direct and write the screenplay.

"The Mandalorian & Grogu" was just released in theaters, but another "Star Wars" movie is already on the horizon. "Star Wars: Starfighter" promises a completely new adventure set in a galaxy far, far away. However, not too many details about the plot have been made public – until now. An alleged leak from the insider MakingStarWars.net is said to reveal extensive information about the plot and the characters.

Good news for fans of the fantasy animated series "Avatar." The animated film "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" will premiere soon on Paramount+. But that's not all: if it's a success, it likely won't be the last adventure. One of the creators of "Avatar" has now hinted at this.

The 2026 Emmy nominations have been announced. "The Pitt" could once again be one of the biggest winners at this year's awards ceremony. The hospital drama already won five Emmys last year, including Best Drama Series. And "The Pitt" is the favorite this time around as well. But the competition is fierce. Here's a look at who else is in the running.

"Fallout" fans have reason to celebrate! Filming for Season 3 of the acclaimed Amazon series has finally begun. Walton Goggins, who plays Ghul, announced this in an Instagram post. However, there is no official premiere date yet.

Next week marks the release of "The Odyssey", one of the biggest blockbusters of the year – and anticipation among many fans could hardly be higher. But what can we expect from this epic? The first reactions following the international premiere have come in and offer a glimpse into the film. Press reviews reveal details about the film's tone and what makes it so special within Nolan's filmography.

"Avengers: Doomsday" won't hit theaters until December – but rumors are already swirling about its sequel, "Secret Wars." Reportedly, the new film will focus on a younger generation. In addition, several familiar characters have been mentioned who are said to be joining the young heroes in their battle against Doctor Doom.