Sonic the Hedgehog sequel officially in development, original writers and director returning
After proving to be massively popular at the box office, Paramount has officially announced that a sequel for Sonic the Hedgehog has been greenlit.
Esai Morales replaces Nicholas Hoult as the villain for Mission: Impossible 7 and 8
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New animated Transformers origin movie in development with Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley attached
Expect a lot more Transformers in the future as the studio announces a third project in the works. An animated film set in Cybertron to be director by Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark sequel in development
Paramount is making a sequel to the popular horror film from last year, scary Stories to tell in the Dark.
Chris Pine to lead new reboot of The Saint
One of the most long-running franchises in Hollywood is getting a new modern-incarnation led by star Chris Pine and director Dexter Fletcher.
Dwayne Johnson losing out on the lead role of Jack Reacher was the best thing to ever happen to him
Dwayne Johnson may have been confusing past up for the role of Jack Reacher to the diminutive Tom Cruise, but it ended up getting him cast in an even bigger movie role instead.
Sonic the Hedgehog review – Put a ring on the 90s
We have been propelled into the new decade at breakneck speed, ladies and gentlemen. The future is bright with many of our demons having been left behind in 2019. I am of course referring to Cats, and the original theatrical design of Sega’s main boy, Sonic the Hedgehog. May he not live on even as a meme. Fast forward to …
Learn everything about The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run in 26 seconds of new trailer footage
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