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Horror fans take note: rumours are circulating in Hollywood that "Smile 3" is actually in development. However, we must prepare ourselves for a significant change: according to insider Jeff Sneider, Parker Finn will no longer be directing. It is currently unclear whether Finn will at least be involved in "Smile 3" as a writer or whether he will withdraw from the franchise entirely.

Production of "A Minecraft Movie 2" is finally picking up speed – and now the first actress has apparently been confirmed. According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Joey King is in talks for a role. King gained widespread recognition mainly through the "The Kissing Booth" films. She also appeared in "Bullet Train" and "Slender Man".

Vin Diesel returns to his roots: even before his appearances in "Fast & Furious" and "xXx", he was primarily known by one name: the intergalactic antihero Richard B. Riddick – grim, uncompromising, and dangerous. Now, after a break of more than a decade, we finally see the warrior back on the big screen in the sci-fi blockbuster "Riddick 4: Furya"! However, the biggest battle seems to be taking place not in front of the cameras, but behind them. In this article, we take a look at the legendary action series, what to expect in the sequel, and why Riddick's future is anything but assured!

Wakanda forever: The "Black Panther" film series will be back for a third installment! Filming will begin soon, and the title and release date have already been set. But there are still plenty of open questions: Who will be the new eponymous hero? What will become of Shuri? And when exactly will the new Marvel adventure be set? With this update, we will bring you up to speed on the latest developments!

In addition to "God of War", Amazon is also responsible for another game adaptation: "Life is Strange". In recent weeks, there has been much speculation about the casting of the two lead roles, but now there is concrete information. According to Variety magazine, newcomer Tatum Grace Hopkins and "Nashville" actress Maisy Stella have been cast.

After years of waiting, the time has finally come: production of "The Batman 2" is getting underway! Matt Reeves reportedly plans to start filming in London on 29 May. Most of the leading roles have already been cast – but one important character is still missing: Christopher Dent. According to World of Reel, Daniel Craig is now in talks for the role.

A true anime legend returns to the big screen: as industry insider Jeff Sneider revealed in his newsletter, Hollywood is planning an elaborate live-action adaptation of "Astro Boy"! Behind the project are Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, who have already successfully revived the "Ghostbusters" franchise with films such as "Afterlife" and "Frozen Empire".

Nicolas Winding Refn is back with a new film project! In an interview, director William Lustig revealed that Refn will be responsible for a reinterpretation of his slasher classic "Maniac Cop". Originally, "Sick" director John Hyams was supposed to direct the remake, with Refn serving as producer. But in the end, this collaboration came to nothing.

Good news from Westeros: A few months ago, it was reported that a major motion picture based on George R. R. Martin's fantasy world was in the making – and now it's becoming reality. According to Page Six Hollywood, "Andor" writer Beau Willimon will pen the screenplay. The story is said to center on Aegon Targaryen, who conquered the Seven Kingdoms around 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones" and subsequently united them into one empire.

The cast of "Sonic 4" is growing: according to the latest rumors, cult actor Ben Kingsley has now also been cast in a previously unknown role. Here, the rule applies as well: big names are rarely cast in small supporting roles. Insider Jeff Sneider even speaks of a "key role". The question is: Which character will Kingsley play? Will he lend his voice to a CGI character or will he appear as a human character?

This news are likely to spark debate: in recent years, there has been repeated speculation about a possible continuation of the "Jason Bourne" series, but no concrete progress has been made. Now, however, there are growing indications that a new film could still be in the works – albeit with one significant change.

G.I. Joe is back! As confirmed by industry magazine Deadline, two new films from the iconic action franchise are in the works. Danny McBride is responsible for one of the films. At the same time, screenwriter Max Landis is working on his own project.

The cast of the eagerly awaited "God of War" adaptation continues to grow. Amazon has now announced that "Deadpool" star Ed Skrein will be taking on the role of Baldur. Although a specific release date for the first season has not been announced yet, Amazon already seems very confident about the "God of War" series. A second season has already been officially confirmed.

Tom Hanks becomes Abraham Lincoln! According to industry magazine Variety, a film about the US president entitled "Lincoln in the Bardo" is currently in the works. In addition to playing the lead role, Hanks is also serving as producer. The film is being directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Duke Johnson, who previously caused a stir with his extraordinary animated film "Anomalisa".

With worldwide box office takings of over $800 million, "Jurassic World: Rebirth" was a resounding success. So it came as no surprise when rumours began circulating about another instalment in the dinosaur saga. Now the possible title for "Jurassic World 5" has been announced. According to the website World of Reel, the new film will be called "Jurassic World: Liberation".

For months, Marvel fans have been speculating about the future of the "Avengers" series. Following the official announcement of "Avengers: Doomsday" for December 2026 and "Avengers: Secret Wars" for December 2027, it seemed clear to many that "Avengers 7" would follow in December 2028! However, current insider information is significantly dampening these expectations. However, the idea of "Avengers 7" was not entirely far-fetched. After all, Disney has reserved another Marvel film for December 2028 – and since both "Doomsday" and "Secret Wars" are set to be released during the Christmas season, another "Avengers" film seemed quite logical.

Spectacular news for all "Neon Genesis Evangelion" fans! Just in time for the 30th anniversary of the legendary science fiction series, a new series has been announced. However, it will not feature the creator of the original. What the new series will be about is not yet clear at this stage. However, initial rumours suggest a possible reboot of the series.

Venom is back! According to The Hollywood Reporter magazine, an animated film featuring the dark antihero is in development. Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, who attracted attention last year with "Final Destination: Bloodlines", have been hired to direct. The hiring of these two filmmakers gives us hope that we may be in for a much more brutal interpretation of the character.

Exciting rumors surrounding the "X-Men" reboot! The film is not only set to herald the next big chapter in the MCU, but will also mark the beginning of the so-called "mutant saga". And now it seems to be progressing faster than previously thought. According to industry platform FilmBase, filming could begin in the UK later this year.

"Rick and Morty" fans, listen up: A new spin-off, "President Curtis," is on the horizon. Actor Keith David revealed to ScreenRant that the project is slated for release this year. "President Curtis" centers on the eponymous president, who has to deal with all sorts of disasters.