The success of the prequel "Wicked" brought the "Wizard of Oz" franchise back onto the screen. Now the universe is to be further expanded with the series "Dorothy".

After his last movie "Zoolander 2" in 2015, Ben Stiller went quiet as an actor and director. Although he won over critics and fans with the Apple series "Severance", he failed to make a film comeback. That is now set to change: As World of Reel reports, Stiller is to direct the war film "The Lost Airman" for Amazon.

Basketball star Kobe Bryant is at the center of a new movie project. As Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider announced on his blog, Warner Bros. is probably working on a film entitled "With The 8th Pick".

Good and bad news for "Dexter" fans: As reported by industry magazine Variety, among others, the prequel series "Dexter: Original Sin" has been canceled. At the same time, Showtime and Paramount are planning to continue the sequel "Dexter: Resurrection".

The movie was originally scheduled to be released in February 2026, but now things have changed. The release date for the Dr. Seuss adaptation "The Cat in the Hat" has been postponed.

The next cast of the "Highlander" reboot has been found! "Guardians of the Galaxy" star Karen Gillian will be seen in Amazon's fantasy blockbuster.

The acclaimed HBO series "True Detective" could once again be recruiting a popular actor for the upcoming 5th season. As reported by industry magazine Variety, among others, Hollywood star Nicolas Cage is in advanced talks for a leading role.

Disney is continuing to expand its popular "Percy Jackson" universe: According to industry magazine The Hollywood Reporter, "Logan" star Dafne Keen is now joining the cast of the third season.

"Riverdale" has not been over for long, but a new film from the world of the "Archie" comics is already being planned. According to consistent media reports, the project is being developed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for Universal Pictures.

Brutal pirate action: Here's what we can expect from the upcoming film "The Pirate". According to industry magazine Deadline, the project is currently in development with Jason Momoa and "Deadpool 2" director David Leitch attached.

Filming for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has been underway since early August – and the rumor mill shows no signs of slowing down. According to well-known insider Daniel Richtman, Florence Pugh is reportedly joining the cast as Yelena Belova after her impressive performance in "Thunderbolts."

Production of the "Harry Potter" series is already in full swing and a lot is still happening in terms of the cast. HBO has now published a first picture of the Weasley children on its own Instagram channel.

News from Middle-earth: Ian McKellen spoke at a fan event in London about the upcoming live-action film "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum". He talked about two characters in particular: Gandalf and Frodo are once again part of the story – and apparently played by Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood!

"Scary Movie" is making a comeback, and two absolute veterans are back on board! According to a report from industry magazine Deadline, Regina Hall and Anna Faris will once again be reprising their roles as Brenda and Cindy.

The zombie horror film "World War Z" was released on cinema screens over 10 years ago. Due to the success of the film, there was always talk of a sequel, but it was never made. This is set to change in the future.

News of a sequel to Dwayne Johnson's "Jungle Cruise" film first surfaced over four years ago. Since then, however, things have been fairly quiet around the production. Now, Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman has provided an update: According to him, the movie is still in development at Disney – and a screenwriter has also been found.

In the course of the second season of "Peacemaker", James Gunn officially announced that the so-called "Superman saga" will play a central role in the new DCU.

Zach Cregger's horror film "Weapons" is currently the talk of the town and is already a huge success at the box office. With a budget of just 30 million dollars, it has already grossed over 90 million dollars on its opening weekend. Now the universe is apparently to be expanded, as a prequel is currently being discussed.

Are you ready for a family vacation that goes completely off the rails? Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell in "Nobody 2" and proves that even the most relaxing getaway can turn into an explosive fight for survival – that is, if you mess with the wrong people. Find out in today's KinoCheck film review whether the sequel is worth your time!

An Instagram post from Ryan Reynolds is currently sparking speculation online. The "Deadpool" actor shared an image of the "Avengers" logo – but it's been painted over with another "A" in Deadpool's signature red, which in this context likely symbolizes anarchy. Marvel fans are now debating what the post could mean.

John Rambo is returning – and it seems the lead actor has now been chosen. According to industry magazine Deadline, Netflix star Noah Centineo is being considered for the title role in the upcoming "John Rambo" prequel.

Bad news for all Shrek fans: "Shrek 5" was originally due to be released in cinemas at the end of next year, but the release date has now been postponed by six months, according to The Hollywood Reporter.