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Jason Reitman to Co-Write & Direct Sequel to Original ‘Ghostbusters’ Series

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Fasten your seat belts, because the Ecto-1 is about to ride again! Entertainment Weekly reports that Jason Reitman will direct a sequel to 1984’s Ghostbusters and 1989’s Ghostbusters III, based on a script co-written by Reitman and Gil Kenan (Monster House). Reitman is the son of Ivan Reitman, the legendary director of the original series, and he even played the role of the unimpressed birthday boy at the beginning of the second movie. In his interview with EW, he fondly recalls his experiences on the set of the original film: read more

Sony Releases New Trailer for ‘Men in Black: International’

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Sony Pictures has an intergalactic treat for your holiday stocking! The new trailer for Men in Black: International is finally upon us, and it playfully mixes the old with the new. Featuring glimpses at fan-favorite creatures from the original franchise while focusing on new characters played by Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, and Liam Neeson, the trailer suggests the film will try to find a balance which will satisfy most audiences. You can watch the new clip below:

The official synopsis accompanying the trailer suggests that this upcoming cinematic battle will come from within: read more

Producers Update Fans On ‘Morbius’ Film Following Success of ‘Venom’

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Following a record-breaking opening weekend for Venom, it comes as no surprise that Sony Pictures plans to continue creating its own Spider-Man shared film universe with the next being a solo film for Morbius: The Living Vampire, according to producers Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach who revealed details on the next villain they plan to bring to the screen.

Arad and Tolmach have confirmed Academy Award winner Jared Leto has signed on for the lead part, which follows his first venture into a comic book film when he portrayed The Joker in 2016’s Suicide Squad. The producers suggest the film has a potential filming start date for February 2019. read more

Todd McFarlane Tweaks Character Design of Upcoming ‘Venom’ Movie in New Video

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Todd McFarlane- the legendary comic book artist behind the original character design of Venom- seems pretty hyped about how his creation will look in the upcoming Sony Pictures film starring Tom Hardy. In a new Facebook Live video, McFarlane praises the design of the character, such as his ape-like shoulders and imposing size. He also tweaks a screenshot taken from the new trailer for the film and makes a few adjustments to show his fans how the design could look more like his original work. McFarlane’s version features slightly different eyes and more gnarled teeth, with the back fangs being slightly more hidden by his cheeks. You can watch the entire process for yourself below: read more

Rebecca Ferguson Lands Lead Role in New ‘Men In Black’ Film

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In an exclusive report by Deadline, it has been confirmed that Mission: Impossible Fallout’s Rebecca Ferguson has just landed a key role in Sony Pictures’ Men In Black, also starring  Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Rafe Spall, and Kumail Nanjani.

It was reported in February by HNN’s John Evans that F. Gary Gray (Straight Out of Compton) will direct the new film which is currently slated to be be released sometime in 2019.

The news of Ferguson’s casting added another exciting element to the film, as evidenced by her recent work in the last two Mission Impossible films, and may help convince some of the naysayers to give the sequel/reboot a chance.  Details about the script or who Ferguson will be playing in the film are currently unavailable. read more

New ‘Venom’ Trailer Shows off the Symbiote in Action

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Sony’s earlier trailers for Venom largely focused on the fantastic Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, with only a few fleeting moments of his symbiotic suit flashing across the screen. That all changes with today’s new clip!

Venom’s official second trailer shows the symbiote talking, the symbiote making a giant shield, and the symbiote turning its arms into big swinging axe-like pendulums as they often do in the comics and video games. Riz Ahmed’s character, Dr. Carlton Drake, has some moments to share his twisted vision which ultimately leads to the fusion between Brock and the alien life form. read more

Sony Assures Fans that ‘Slender Man’ Movie Will Really Debut in August with New Trailer

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Okay… I guess this is really happening! HNN’s Nick Banks has been chronicling the many release dates of the upcoming Slender Man movie for nearly a year now, but it seems like Sony Pictures intends to finally stick with their planned theatrical debut on August 10th. The studio just released a new trailer that’s chock full of jump scares, creepy computer screens, and a slide that says, “ONLY IN THEATERS AUGUST 10” (Perhaps the caps lock is meant to inspire confidence…): read more

Sony Releases Trailer for ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’

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In the middle of July, most people aren’t thinking of Halloween. But for some of us, those hot summer nights are merely a reminder that soon the air will turn crisp, the leaves will morph into beautiful autumn colors, and Halloween will be upon us. If that wasn’t enough, Sony just stoked the flames of excitement for the creepiest season of all with a new trailer for Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, based on the legendary books of R.L. Stine!

The clip opens with imagery from the first Goosebumps film, an it’s clear that the movie will follow the same concept of horror stories literally coming to life when the screen version of R.L. Stine’s books are unlocked. Speaking of “the screen version of R.L. Stine,” the role was previously played by Jack Black, who doesn’t appear in the clip at all. His participation in the film was never officially confirmed nor denied, so it’s possible he may appear in the movie in a secret cameo role than an official starring role. Evidently, the new film will focus on an entirely new cast of young actors, consisting of Caleel Harris, Madison Iseman, and Jeremy Ray Taylor in the three lead roles. read more

See Claire Foy as Lisbeth Salander in the New Trailer for ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’

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After months of anticipation, the first trailer for The Girl in the Spider’s Web is finally here! Sony’s upcoming film- which contains an entirely different cast than the group featured in David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, stars Claire Foy as the iconic Lisbeth Salander, a coveted role which has been previously played by Noomi Rapace and Rooney Mara. Foy looks completely unrecognizable in the new clip. While she portrays all of Lisbeth’s iconic physical characteristics- such as her dark clothing, black tattoos, and signature hairstyle- the talented actress approaches the character with some new subtleties which make her performance unique. You can watch the trailer below: read more

‘Slender Man’ Likely to Be Delayed Due to Clash Between Sony Pictures and Production Team

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Variety is reporting that Sony’s upcoming film Slender Man is experiencing some major troubles behind the scenes which will almost certainly delay the film.

In Variety’s exclusive report, it appears that the “… producers are having heated disagreements about the release strategy with Sony Pictures, the studio that is supposed to debut the film in August. Sony sees the film as a low-budget, Blumhouse-style release, according to two insiders, while the producers, a group that includes William Sherak and James Vanderbilt, have more confidence in the movie. The are pushing for the picture to unspool across more screens and also want a bigger marketing push, which will cost more money than Sony is willing to spend.” read more