Tag: Universal Pictures

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Director James Wan Courted To Helm Universal’s ‘Creature From The Black Lagoon’ Remake

News August 12, 2024 12:50 pmOctober 15, 2026 2:11 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Today, a report has revealed that director James Wan is being considered to helm a Creature From The Black Lagoon remake for Universal Pictures. Wan is recently known for directing both Aquaman films starring Jason Momoa but is best known for his horror films, such as Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring. This will be the... Read More...
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Director Ángel Manuel Soto Developing A ‘Just Cause’ Video Game Movie

News May 29, 2024 1:31 pmOctober 15, 2026 2:45 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Today, a report has revealed that director Ángel Manuel Soto will develop a video game adaption of Just Cause. Soto is best known for directing last year's Blue Beetle for DC Comics. The movie will be produced by Universal Pictures and Kelly McCormick & David Leitch under their 87North production banner. Kelly McCormick and David... Read More...
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Rupert Friend Is Next To Join Universal’s ‘Jurassic World’ Sequel

News May 25, 2024 8:36 amOctober 15, 2026 2:46 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Today, a report revealed that actor Rupert Friend has joined the cast of Universal Pictures' upcoming untitled Jurassic World sequel. He joined Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey after Glen Powell had passed on the lead role (via The Hollywood Reporter). Friend most recently appeared in Wes Anderson's Astriod City and on 2022's Obi-Wan Kenobi for... Read More...
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TRAILER: Glinda and The Wicked Witch Head To College in ‘Wicked’

News, Trailers May 15, 2024 8:48 amOctober 15, 2026 3:01 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda,... Read More...
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CinemaCon 24′: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Sequel In Development At Universal Pictures

News April 11, 2024 7:09 amOctober 15, 2026 3:10 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Recently, during Universal Pictures' CinemaCon presentation, the studio officially announced a sequel to Five Nights At Freddy's. The original film had a day-and-date release in theaters and on Peacock. The sequel has been rumored for months online, and several other possible sequels are also in development. Blumhouse Pictures will once again return to produce the... Read More...
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Scarlett Johansson Enters Talks To Star in the Upcoming ‘Jurassic World’ Sequel

News March 25, 2024 10:43 amOctober 15, 2026 3:33 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Today, Scarlett Johansson began early talks to star in the upcoming Jurassic World sequel. This comes off the news that Jennifer Lawrence passed on the role. This will be her first major blockbuster franchise to join after her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow. She has also been nominated for several Oscars... Read More...
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Nintendo & Illumination Announces ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ Sequel Slated For 2026

News March 10, 2024 10:52 amOctober 15, 2026 3:38 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Today, Universal Pictures, in partnership with Illumination & Nintendo, announced that The Super Mario Bros sequel will hit theaters in 2026 during their Mario Day Celebration. The studio moving forward with a sequel is no surprise, given that the original film reached $1.36 billion at the worldwide box office. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will... Read More...
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Ruth Codd Also Joins Universal’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Movie

News March 5, 2024 7:30 amOctober 15, 2026 3:41 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Recently, production began on the live-action adaption of How To Train Your Dragon. Most of the cast has been announced, including Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, and Harry Trevaldwyn. As well as the return of Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast. A new report has revealed that actress Ruth Codd... Read More...
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Director Gareth Edwards Replaces David Leitch On ‘Jurassic World 4’

News February 20, 2024 6:03 pmOctober 15, 2026 3:44 am Caleb Williams 0 Comments
Today, director Gareth Edwards entered talks to take over directing the upcoming Jurassic World sequel. This comes off the news that talks broke down between Universal Pictures and previous director David Leitch (via Deadline). Leitch had a different vision for the upcoming sequel than what the studio had in mind. Edwards, however, was always going... Read More...