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‘Bad Boys 4’: Martin Lawrence Confirms Next Installment with Will Smith!!

In the wake of the controversies surrounding his co-star in the Bad Boys franchise, Martin Lawrence has sounded out a positive note regarding the future of the franchise’s next installment, Bad Boys 4. After two previous outings as Miami Police detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey, Lawrence and co-star Will Smith teamed up in 2020 for the third installment of the action-comedy franchise. Following the … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 4’: Martin Lawrence Confirms Next Installment with Will Smith!!

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‘Bad Boys 4’ Is Still Happening!!

It has been two months since the incident at the Oscars involving Will Smith and Chris Rock and the industry is still feeling the effects, as many of Smith‘s future projects have either been delayed or were announced to be not moving forward. Following the incident, there was a rumor that Bad Boys 4 had also been shelved, but in a recent interview with Deadline, … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 4’ Is Still Happening!!

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‘Shang-Chi’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing Release of the Pandemic BO!!

By the end of today, the Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will have become the highest-grossing domestic release of the pandemic. The martial arts-infused comic book blockbuster has been surpassing expectations at every turn, and this is just the latest feather in the cap of the franchise’s newest Avenger. Shang-Chi is currently sitting on $183.4 million domestic, which means … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing Release of the Pandemic BO!!

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Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath Of Man’ Leads Weekend With $8M at the BO!!

By the calendar’s measure of recent box office years, it is the first weekend of summer. But because movie theaters are still closed in most of Europe and Brazil because of the pandemic, Disney decided to move Marvel’s Black Widow to July 9. The good news is that we will finally have a semblance of a summer box office season, unlike last year, and UnitedArtistsReleasing is … Continue reading Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath Of Man’ Leads Weekend With $8M at the BO!!

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‘Secret Headquarters’: ‘Project Power’ Directors Team with Jerry Bruckheimer for Next!!

Filmmakers Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman are powering up for another project. The directors behind Netflix‘s Project Power are teaming up with producer Jerry Bruckheimer for Secret Headquarters at Paramount, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Joost and Schulman are writing the current draft with Josh Koenigsberg, known for Orange Is the New Black and the television adaptation of High Fidelity. They are working from an original idea by … Continue reading ‘Secret Headquarters’: ‘Project Power’ Directors Team with Jerry Bruckheimer for Next!!

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Jen Lo, Will Smith Win at the People’s Choice Awards 2020!! Check Out the Full Winners List!!

The 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards was the latest to give us a ceremony that continues the celebration despite the pandemic. Hosted by Demi Lovato, this year’s ceremony combines in-person, socially distant appearances by winners and presenters as well as a “Virtual In-Person” audience that helped announce the awards throughout the evening. The night honored Jennifer Lopez as the People’s Icon and awarded Tyler Perry … Continue reading Jen Lo, Will Smith Win at the People’s Choice Awards 2020!! Check Out the Full Winners List!!

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‘Ms. Marvel’: Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Set to Direct Marvel’s Disney+ Series!!

Ms. Marvel is having a moment! After the superhero character of Kamala Khan centered the blockbuster video game Marvel’s Avengers, the Hollywood Reporter has announced an eclectic directing team to tackle the Ms. Marvel Disney+ series. This group of filmmakers represents Marvel and Kevin Feige‘s goal of tapping interesting talent with an eye on inclusivity and thensome, and I am very excited to see them apply their talents to small-screen … Continue reading ‘Ms. Marvel’: Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Set to Direct Marvel’s Disney+ Series!!

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‘Unhinged’ and ‘SpongeBob Movie’ Releases Mark Revival of the North American BO!!

The North American box office is resuming after an unprecedented five-month shutdown due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The major circuits in Canada reopened in earnest over the weekend to welcome Paramount’s The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run and the Russell Crowe road-rage thriller Unhinged, from Solstice Studios. They are the first new Hollywood releases to open wide since the pandemic forced cinemas … Continue reading ‘Unhinged’ and ‘SpongeBob Movie’ Releases Mark Revival of the North American BO!!

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‘Harry Potter’ Re-release Tops While ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Bombs at the China BO!!

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone cast its spell over the box office in China this weekend, as Hollywood rereleases continue to entice people back to recently reopened cinemas. The 3D, 4K rerelease of the first film in Warner Bros‘ multi-billion dollar franchise was able to magic up a stellar $13.4 million this weekend, according to local box office consultancy Artisan Gateway. The strong showing … Continue reading ‘Harry Potter’ Re-release Tops While ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Bombs at the China BO!!

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‘Songbird’: Michael Bay To Back Pandemic Thriller Set to Shoot During the Real Pandemic!!

Michael Bay is set to produce the indie movie Songbird, a pandemic thriller that will be shoot during the actual pandemic in just five weeks. Adam Mason (Into the Dark) will direct from a script he co-wrote with Simon Boyes, and former Paramount executive Adam Goodman will produce via his Invisible Narratives banner alongside Bay. Eben Davidson will also produce for Invisible Narratives, which is … Continue reading ‘Songbird’: Michael Bay To Back Pandemic Thriller Set to Shoot During the Real Pandemic!!

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‘Bad Boys 4’: Producer Jerry Bruckheimer Provides Update!!

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence ain’t going nowhere. When they reprised their Bad Boys roles in 2020’s Bad Boys for Life, the world said, “Hell yeah!” It was a huge financial and critical hit (our review here), proving there’s still an appetite for non-comic book action properties focused on good old-fashioned movie star charm. So… are we getting a fourth one? Luckily for us, our very own Steve Weintraub … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 4’: Producer Jerry Bruckheimer Provides Update!!

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‘Onward’ Tops Again, While ‘I Still Believe’ and ‘Bloodshot’ Open Modestly at the Coronavirus-Affected BO!!

Concerns over COVID-19 have continued to increase and the effect on the global box office has been felt. This weekend’s top ten combined for an estimated $50.35 million, which is the lowest, week eleven combined gross for the top ten since 1995 with all holdovers dropping -60% or more compared to last weekend. With all new wide releases postponed until April 10, things are unlikely … Continue reading ‘Onward’ Tops Again, While ‘I Still Believe’ and ‘Bloodshot’ Open Modestly at the Coronavirus-Affected BO!!

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‘Onward’ Wins Weekend with $40 Million as ‘The Way Back’ Opens Modestly at the BO!!

Disney and Pixar‘s Onward topped the weekend box office, but fell just a bit shy of expectations, a performance some may relate to the current COVID-19 concerns, though most everything else performed as expected if not better. Universal‘s The Invisible Man held on quite well, delivering a second place performance, while WB‘s release of The Way Back landed within expectations. With an estimated $40 million, … Continue reading ‘Onward’ Wins Weekend with $40 Million as ‘The Way Back’ Opens Modestly at the BO!!

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‘The Invisible Man’ Tops with $29 Million at the BO!!

Universal and Blumhouse‘s The Invisible Man delivered on expectations, becoming the first true stand out among the year’s several horror films to have already hit theaters. At the same time FUNimation‘s My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising is already the studio’s second largest release of all-time after just three days in theaters. With an estimated $29 million, Universal and Blumhouse‘s The Invisible Man finished atop the … Continue reading ‘The Invisible Man’ Tops with $29 Million at the BO!!

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‘M.A.S.K.’: ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Chris Bremner Hired to Write the Script!!

Bad Boys for Life screenwriter Chris Bremner has been hired to script the upcoming film M.A.S.K., based on the popular toy line from the 1980s. As reported by THR, the film is another joint production between Paramount and Hasbro, who have enjoyed billions of dollars of success with the Transformers franchise. M.A.S.K. was a toy line by Kenner that aimed to combine the best parts … Continue reading ‘M.A.S.K.’: ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Chris Bremner Hired to Write the Script!!

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‘Sonic’ Holds Top Spot, as ‘Call of the Wild’ Opens Well at the BO!!

Paramount‘s Sonic the Hedgehog managed to hold off 20th Century‘s The Call of the Wild for a second weekend at #1, topping $106 million after just ten days in release and already ranking as the fourth largest video game adaptation domestically of all-time. STX‘s release Brahms: The Boy II currently holds a narrow lead for a fourth place finish while truTV‘s release of Impractical Jokers: … Continue reading ‘Sonic’ Holds Top Spot, as ‘Call of the Wild’ Opens Well at the BO!!

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Zooms Past Competition with $57 Million Opening the BO!!

Paramount‘s Sonic the Hedgehog exploded onto screens this Presidents’ Day weekend, delivering the largest opening weekend ever for a video game adaptation to go along with an estimated $68 million, four-day holiday debut. Meanwhile Sony‘s Fantasy Island and Universal‘s The Photograph are neck-and-neck in a race for third and Searchlight‘s Downhill finished just inside the top ten. With an estimated $57 million three-day performance, Paramount‘s … Continue reading ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Zooms Past Competition with $57 Million Opening the BO!!

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‘Birds of Prey’ Underwhelms with a $33 Million Opening at the BO!!

Positive reviews and audience response wasn’t enough to send Warner Bros.‘s Birds of Prey flying too high this weekend. While the latest DC Comics adaptation was able to secure the weekend’s #1 slot it fell well short of expectations. However, Oscar contender 1917 was one of three titles to see a single digit drop as audiences sought to see the film that is widely expected … Continue reading ‘Birds of Prey’ Underwhelms with a $33 Million Opening at the BO!!

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‘Bad Boys For Life’ Stays on Top as ‘The Rhythm Section’ Flops at the BO!!

For a third straight weekend in a row Sony‘s Bad Boys for Life topped the weekend box office, and continues to do so with ease, though it isn’t as if the competition from a pair of newcomers was stiff. Both UAR‘s Gretel & Hansel and Paramount‘s The Rhythm Section fell below expectations, and the latter is even struggling to remain in the weekend top ten … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Stays on Top as ‘The Rhythm Section’ Flops at the BO!!

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‘Bad Boys for Life’ Directors Set to Helm Something For Marvel Studios!!

The reality of the comics-heavy Hollywood era we’re living in is that if a filmmaker makes a name for his or herself in literally any way, the next question becomes “well, when are you directing a Marvel movie?” This remains true for directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who just banked a hit for Sony with Bad Boys for Life. (As of this … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Directors Set to Helm Something For Marvel Studios!!

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‘Bad Boys’ Continues Domination as ‘Gentlemen’ Opens Solid at the BO!!!

Sony‘s Bad Boys for Life entered its second weekend with a strong holdover performance, repeating atop the weekend box office and topping $120 million domestically after just ten days in release. Meanwhile, STX‘s release of Guy Ritchie‘s The Gentlemen enjoyed a solid debut while Universal‘s The Turning finished just outside the top five, disappointing both critics and audiences alike. With an estimated $34 million, Sony‘s … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys’ Continues Domination as ‘Gentlemen’ Opens Solid at the BO!!!

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‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’: ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Directors Offer Update on Sequel!!

The Bad Boys, it is safe to say, ain’t going nowhere. The newest feature in the franchise, Bad Boys for Life, dropped in theaters after a 17 year delay after the second one. Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence came back, mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer came back, but original director Michael Bay did not. Instead, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, known for acclaimed Belgian crime thrillers like Black, made their … Continue reading ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’: ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Directors Offer Update on Sequel!!

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‘Bad Boys for Life’ and ‘Dolittle’ Outperform Expectations at the BO!!

The Martin Luther King holiday is bringing more box office heat than originally expected as Sony‘s Bad Boys for Life delivered the second largest MLK four-day performance ever as well as the studio’s largest R-rated opening ever. Added to that, even Universal‘s Dolittle outperformed expectations, though the $175 million production still has a long way to go. Debuting with an estimated $68.1 million, Sony‘s Bad … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys for Life’ and ‘Dolittle’ Outperform Expectations at the BO!!

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Bad Boys for Life (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – The Bad Boys Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are back together for one last ride in the highly anticipated Bad Boys for Life. My Take – Released back in 1995, at the height of the buddy cop genre, Bad Boys, was a massive success. Adding on to Martin Lawrence‘s growing filmography, turned Will Smith into an action star, who then was mainly known … Continue reading Bad Boys for Life (2020) Review!!

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‘National Treasure 3’: Long Awaited Sequel Gets ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Screenwriter!!

In the recent report that Sony is developing Bad Boys 4, THR buried another vital piece of movie industry news so deep that not even Nicolas Cage‘s crack treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates could unearth it. According to the story, Bad Boys for Life ci-writer Chris Bremner has also been tapped to write National Treasure 3 with Jerry Bruckheimer back on board as a producer. That’s … Continue reading ‘National Treasure 3’: Long Awaited Sequel Gets ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Screenwriter!!

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‘1917’ Tops With $36.5 Million Weekend, as ‘Underwater’ and ‘Like a Boss’ Underperform at the BO!!

Universal‘s 1917 made the most of strong word of mouth and two Golden Globe wins, topping the weekend box office with ease as it expanded nationwide following two weeks in limited release. Meanwhile, Paramount‘s Like a Boss fell a bit shy of its pre-weekend expectations and Fox‘s Underwater drowned. WB‘s expansion of Just Mercy, however, was able to deliver a top five finish as it … Continue reading ‘1917’ Tops With $36.5 Million Weekend, as ‘Underwater’ and ‘Like a Boss’ Underperform at the BO!!

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‘Bad Boys For Life’ Gets a Nostalgic Behind the Scenes Video!! Check It Out!!

Bad Boys For Life explodes into theaters shortly, a full 17 years after the last installment and a quarter century since the original film premiered. That’s a hell of a long time to wait for a reunion of Miami supercops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, and to commemorate the occasion, Sony has released a brief behind-the-scenes video of franchise stars Will Smith (Mike) and Martin … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Gets a Nostalgic Behind the Scenes Video!! Check It Out!!

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‘Bad Boys for Life’: New NSFW Trailer Reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Marcus Burnett is now a police inspector and Mike Lowery is in a midlife crisis. They unite again when an Albanian mercenary, whose brother they killed, promises them an important bonus. Directed – Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah Starring – Will Smith, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Bad Boys for Life’: New NSFW Trailer Reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence!! Check It Out!!

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‘Bad Boys for Life’: First Poster Teases the Explosive Sequel!! Check It Out!!

Sony Pictures has released the first Bad Boys for Life poster. The film brings back Miami PD detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) as they team up for one last ride and train a group of new recruits to take down some bad guys. The trailer for the film wasn’t bad, but this poster could not be more of a shrug. … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys for Life’: First Poster Teases the Explosive Sequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Brilliance’: Will Smith to Star in Sci-Fi Movie from Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman!!

Will Smith is once again set to star in Paramount’s sci-fi movie Brilliance, which Oscar-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman will adapt from the novel by Marcus Sakey, Collider has confirmed. If the news rings a bell, it’s because Smith was previously attached to star in this same project several years ago when it was at Legendary/Universal, though he ultimately pulled out in order to star in … Continue reading ‘Brilliance’: Will Smith to Star in Sci-Fi Movie from Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman!!

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‘Bad Boys for Life’ First Trailer Brings Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Back!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Marcus Burnett is now a police inspector and Mike Lowery is in a midlife crisis. They unite again when an Albanian mercenary, whose brother they killed, promises them an important bonus. Directed – Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah Starring – Will Smith, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Bad Boys for Life’ First Trailer Brings Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Back!! Check It Out!!

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‘Black 5’: Michael Bay Returns to Sony for Next Film!!!

The Bayhem train keeps a-rollin’ as director Michael Bay sets his next project at Sony Studios. Titled Black 5, the film will re-team Bay with the writer on three Transformers movies, Ehren Krueger, as well as 13 Hours producer Erwin Stoff. Variety reports that plot details are scarce at this point beyond the fact it will be “high on action”. Solely based on that assembled … Continue reading ‘Black 5’: Michael Bay Returns to Sony for Next Film!!!

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‘Bad Boys 3’: First Look Reveals Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Together Again!! Check It Out!!

The bad boys are back! Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are all suited up for Bad Boys 3, filming early this year for a release on January 17, 2020. Officially titled Bad Boys for Life, the long-awaited threequel has Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Black) set to direct from a script by Peter Craig, Joe Carnahan, and Chris Bremmer. Along with Smith and Lawrence … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 3’: First Look Reveals Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Together Again!! Check It Out!!

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‘Bad Boys For Life’: Jacob Scipio Lands Villain Role, Paola Nuñez Set To Co-Star!!

British born Guyanese actor Jacob Scipio will portray the main villain, while Mexican actress Paola Nuñez has secured a significant role in Sony’s Bad Boys for Life, starring Smith and Martin Lawrence. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are directing the film, which will bow in theaters on January 17, 2020. The new installment centers on the Miami PD and its elite AMMO team’s attempt … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys For Life’: Jacob Scipio Lands Villain Role, Paola Nuñez Set To Co-Star!!

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‘Bad Boys 4 Life’: Alexander Ludwig, Vanessa Hudgens and Charles Melton Join!!

I’ll believe Bad Boys 4 Life is a reality when cameras start rolling, but the project is certainly closer to a reality than it ever has been before. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Black) are set to direct from a script by Peter Craig, Joe Carnahan, and Chris Bremmer with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence returning to play lead detective Mike Lowery and Marcus … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 4 Life’: Alexander Ludwig, Vanessa Hudgens and Charles Melton Join!!

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‘Bad Boys 3’ Now Titled ‘Bad Boys For Lif3’; Shooting Starts in January!!!

After several years of rumors, script rewrites, delayed release dates and false starts, both Will Smith and Martin Lawrence confirmed earlier this month that they are officially on board to reprise their roles as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett for a third Bad Boys movie. Bad Boys 3 is being directed by Adi El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Gangsta), and with a release date set for January … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 3’ Now Titled ‘Bad Boys For Lif3’; Shooting Starts in January!!!

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‘Bad Boys 3’: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Confirm Sequel Is Happening!! Check It Out!!

After years of speculation, rumor and false starts, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have taken to social media to announce that they are officially on board to reunite for a third Bad Boys movie, reprising their roles as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Bernett for Bad Boys for Life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Martin Lawrence (@martinlawrence) View this post on Instagram A … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 3’: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Confirm Sequel Is Happening!! Check It Out!!

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‘Bad Boys 3′ Is Back In Production at Sony Pictures!!!

Will Smith reportedly has a major project coming down the pipeline that doesn’t even require having a midlife crisis thousands of feet above the Grand Canyon. Variety reports that Sony Pictures is on the cusp of giving the greenlight to Bad Boys For Life, the third installment in the Bad Boys franchise that began in 1995. Although nothing is set in stone, the plan is for … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 3′ Is Back In Production at Sony Pictures!!!

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Sony Sets New Release Dates for ‘Bad Boys for Life’ and ‘You Are My Friend’!!!

Sony has set a couple of release dates for their upcoming titles. The bigger of the two is Bad Boys for Life, which has been in development for almost a decade. According to Variety, the studio has set January 17, 2020 for the action film, which has Martin Lawrence and Will Smith on board to return as Miami PD detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey. … Continue reading Sony Sets New Release Dates for ‘Bad Boys for Life’ and ‘You Are My Friend’!!!

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‘Bad Boys for Life’ Lands New Directors; Eyes August Start Date!!

Bad Boys 3 (officially titled Bad Boys for Life) has been in development hell for a long time. There was a stretch when Joe Carnahan (The Grey) was set to direct, but he eventually dropped out of the project. Now Deadline reports that Sony is in talks with directing duo Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah to helm the sequel, which will bring back Will … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Lands New Directors; Eyes August Start Date!!

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‘Bad Boys’ Could Get a Spinoff TV Series Starring Gabrielle Union!!!

So while Bad Boys III might never happen, there is talk circulating this morning about a potential TV spinoff for the action franchise. According to Deadline, the untitled project is currently being shopped to networks, and would focus on Bad Boys II star Gabrielle Union‘s character. If you recall, Union played Special Agent Sydney “Syd” Burnett, an undercover agent with the DEA. She’s also the sister … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys’ Could Get a Spinoff TV Series Starring Gabrielle Union!!!

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Martin Lawrence Doesn’t Think ‘Bad Boys 3’ Will Happen!!

It’s been over 14 years since Bad Boys II invaded Cuba, and while Sony has been eager for Bad Boys 3 (aka Bad Boys For Life), the film has stalled out time and again. There was a time when it looked like the pieces were falling into place with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence set to return with Joe Carnahan directing for a 2018 release … Continue reading Martin Lawrence Doesn’t Think ‘Bad Boys 3’ Will Happen!!

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Spider-Man Spinoff ‘Silver and Black’ and ‘Sicario 2: Soldado’ Get Release Dates!!!

We’re a little over halfway through 2017, even if certain political and social happenings have made it feel like the last six months have gone on for approximately seven years. That means that while studios are revving up there marketing and promotions departments  for the awards season, they are also starting to date major productions for next year and the year after. So, while Sony … Continue reading Spider-Man Spinoff ‘Silver and Black’ and ‘Sicario 2: Soldado’ Get Release Dates!!!

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Director Joe Carnahan Exits ‘Bad Boys 3’!!!

I’m a big fan of writer-director Joe Carnahan, and in an ideal world, everything he’s attached to would get made. Sadly, most directors don’t inhabit that rarified air where every project they touch gets a green light without any pushback from the studio whatsoever (Christopher Nolan seems to be the only director who can do just about whatever he wants at any price point). Things … Continue reading Director Joe Carnahan Exits ‘Bad Boys 3’!!!

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‘Dumbo’ Wont Star Will Smith as Talks End without a Deal!!!

Remember when Will Smith was reportedly circling Tim Burton‘s live-action Dumbo movie about a month ago? That was weird, right? Now it sounds like talks have fallen through, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For folks who really wanted to see Smith star opposite the big-eared critter as “a father whose children fall in love with the titular elephant at the circus,” it’s certainly a shame. For fans of … Continue reading ‘Dumbo’ Wont Star Will Smith as Talks End without a Deal!!!

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Shawn Levy Set to Direct ‘Uncharted’ Movie Adaptation for Sony!!

After almost a decade’s worth of titles in the action-adventure video game franchise, the live-action movie adaptation of Uncharted got a big push forward today with the announcement that Shawn Levy is set as director. The series, which just released its fourth main game earlier this year with Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, centers on famed explorer and treasure hunter Nathan “Nate” Drake as he travels the world to gather … Continue reading Shawn Levy Set to Direct ‘Uncharted’ Movie Adaptation for Sony!!

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‘Bad Boys 3’ Gets a New Title; Release Date Pushed to 2018!!

Bad Boys 3  is forging ahead, but Sony Pictures is making a couple of nips and tucks as the project inches closer towards production. The studio announced an ambitious slate of release dates last summer, with Bad Boys 3 put on the schedule for release in February 2017. It was subsequently moved to June 2nd, where it would be going head to head with Wonder Woman, but now that … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys 3’ Gets a New Title; Release Date Pushed to 2018!!

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