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A ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series is Officially in Development!!

Jon M. Chu has confirmed that a Crazy Rich Asians television series is officially in development. The director shared that scripts are complete and production is awaiting approval. He also stated that the original cast is expected to return when the project moves forward. Jon M. Chu says Crazy Rich Asians TV show is ‘a real thing’ Jon M. Chu confirmed that a Crazy Rich … Continue reading A ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series is Officially in Development!!

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‘Hot Wheels’: ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Officially Set to Helm Movie Adaptation!!

Wicked director Jon M. Chu has officially been tapped to helm Warner Bros.’ upcoming live-action Hot Wheels movie based on Mattel‘s popular toy car franchise. This marks Chu’s latest collaboration with the studio after previously working together on 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians adaptation and 2021’s In the Heights movie. “Hot Wheels has always been about more than speed — it’s about imagination, connection and the … Continue reading ‘Hot Wheels’: ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Officially Set to Helm Movie Adaptation!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’: Original Star Henry Golding Provides Update on Proposed Sequel Series!!

Henry Golding offered a crazy rich update about the future of the Crazy Rich Asians franchise. While appearing alongside his The Old Guard 2 co-star, Charlize Theron, on a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, the A Simple Favor star opened up about the highly-anticipated continuation of the story which started with the box office-dominating 2018 film. After being asked by … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’: Original Star Henry Golding Provides Update on Proposed Sequel Series!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’: Writer Amy Wang Provides New Update!!

Seven years after the release of the original movie, Crazy Rich Asians 2 has finally received a positive update from its lead writer. Amy Wang, who previously replaced Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim as the official screenwriter for the much-awaited sequel, has come out to confirm that despite the delay, the team behind the Crazy Rich Asians sequel is moving ahead with the project. Amy … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’: Writer Amy Wang Provides New Update!!

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A ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Series Is In the Works!!

We’ve got some crazy great news today for fans of Crazy Rich Asians, as Max has announced the development of a new series centered on Kevin Kwan’s book of the same name. As of right now, things are just getting started on the small-screen off-shoot, which comes seven years after the book received a big-screen telling via Jon M. Chu’s critically-celebrated film. The project hails … Continue reading A ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Series Is In the Works!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’: Director Jon M. Chu Provides Disappointing Update!!

Crazy Rich Asians made a mark when it debuted in theaters in 2018 and introduced viewers to several talented actors of Chinese descent. While there are still anticipations about the second outing, Crazy Rich Asians 2 might not happen anytime soon. Crazy Rich Asians centered on the relationship between Rachel Chu and Nick Young. When Rachel decides to accompany Nick to Singapore, she soon discovers … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’: Director Jon M. Chu Provides Disappointing Update!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Being Developed Into a Max Series!!

As revealed exclusively via Variety, the beloved and boundary-breaking comedy Crazy Rich Asians is officially being developed into a series for Max. In reference to what is next in the pipeline for HBO in the next 18 months, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, Casey Bloys, spoke of the upcoming television adaptation, as well as projects in The Conjuring and DC universes. Bloys … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Being Developed Into a Max Series!!

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Toby Emmerich Stepping Down as Warner Bros. Chairman!!

Toby Emmerich, the chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group has announced that he is stepping down. The announcement came after Discovery took over Warner Media from AT&T and merged the two to make Warner Bros. Discovery. Per THR, taking over the studio from Emmerich would be Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy who were at the helm of MGM studio. However, this is not Emmerich’s … Continue reading Toby Emmerich Stepping Down as Warner Bros. Chairman!!

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Astrid and Charlie Focused ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Spin-Off in Development!!

When Jon M. Chu’s Crazy Rich Asians released in 2018 it was one of the most charming and refreshing romantic comedies to grace the silver screen in a very long time, in large part thanks to its fantastic cast and thematically rich characters. Now, reported exclusively by Deadline, there is a spinoff in the works based around characters Astrid Young Teo and Charlie Wu, played … Continue reading Astrid and Charlie Focused ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Spin-Off in Development!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’: Amy Wang Set as New Solo Writer!!

Up-and-coming Chinese-Australian writer Amy Wang has been tapped to replace Adele Lim and Peter Chiarelli on Crazy Rich Asians 2. Deadline reports that the original writers were involved in a pay disparity controversy after the release and subsequent success of the first film. Directed by Jon M. Chu and based on the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians became a runaway hit in … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’: Amy Wang Set as New Solo Writer!!

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‘Lilo and Stitch’: Jon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action Adaption!!

Jon M. Chu, the celebrated and super talented filmmaker behind Crazy Rich Asians and next year’s In the Heights, is set to tackle the latest in the long line of Disney live-action adaptations of their beloved animated features. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Chu has been tapped to direct a new version of modern classic Lilo & Stitch. While the report stresses that the project hasn’t … Continue reading ‘Lilo and Stitch’: Jon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action Adaption!!

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‘Sex and Vanity’: Sony Pictures, SK Global to Adapt Kevin Kwan’s New Rom-Com!!

Sony Pictures and SK Global have nabbed film rights to Kevin Kwan’s new novel, Sex and Vanity. Kwan’s earlier Crazy Rich Asians trilogy became a box office hit after it was adapted in 2018 by SK Global. The first book, Crazy Rich Asians, was adapted into a 2018 feature film directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Awkwafina. The film … Continue reading ‘Sex and Vanity’: Sony Pictures, SK Global to Adapt Kevin Kwan’s New Rom-Com!!

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‘Dial A for Aunties’: Nahnatchka Khan to Helm Netflix’s Romantic Comedy!!

Netflix and Fresh Off the Boat creator Nahnatchka Khan have teamed up to adapt Dial A for Aunties, a highly sought-after upcoming book by Indonesia-based author Jesse Q. Sutanto. Khan is developing the project to direct and will also produce with Chloe Yellin via the duo’s Netflix-based banner, Fierce Baby Productions. Also producing are John Davis and Jordan Davis for Davis Entertainment. Sutanto will exec … Continue reading ‘Dial A for Aunties’: Nahnatchka Khan to Helm Netflix’s Romantic Comedy!!

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‘Thirteen Lives’: Ron Howard to Direct Thai Cave Rescue Movie!!

Ron Howard is set to direct Thirteen Lives, a drama based on the true story of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue. William Nicholson, the Oscar-nominated writer of Gladiator, will pen the screenplay, which will feature the kind of high-stakes drama that propelled Howard’s Apollo 13 to nine Oscar nominations. They even share a number in common, so perhaps it’ll bring good luck, for a … Continue reading ‘Thirteen Lives’: Ron Howard to Direct Thai Cave Rescue Movie!!

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HBO Max’s New Trailer Mashes Up Everything That is Available!! Check It Out!!

There’s a place where the Witch of the West meets the King in the North, and The Fresh Prince meets The Dark Knight. That place is HBO Max, launching May 27th with 10,000 hours of premium programming. HBO Max will include the entire HBO service, bundled together with beloved franchises, titles past and present from Warner Bros., the best of the best from around the … Continue reading HBO Max’s New Trailer Mashes Up Everything That is Available!! Check It Out!!

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HBO Max Teaser Trailer Previews What’s Included!! Check It Out!!

With only a few months before it arrives, the first HBO Max teaser trailer was released online today. The new streaming service hails from WarnerMedia, and despite its title, will include far more than HBO series. Indeed, HBO Max was chosen as the name for the new streaming service given the integrity and wide-recognition of the HBO brand, but in truth HBO Max is a … Continue reading HBO Max Teaser Trailer Previews What’s Included!! Check It Out!!

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‘Permanent Record’: Jon M. Chu in Talks to Direct YA Romance Movie!!

Jon M. Chu is a hot property on the Warner Bros. lot thanks to Crazy Rich Asians and his upcoming adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical In the Heights. This week brought word of a new project that Chu is developing at the studio, as he’s set to produce and possibly direct a feature adaptation of Mary H.K. Choi‘s bestselling YA romance novel Permanent Record. The … Continue reading ‘Permanent Record’: Jon M. Chu in Talks to Direct YA Romance Movie!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Writer Exits Sequels over Pay Disparity!!

The Crazy Rich Asians sequels have hit a major snag. THR reports that Adele Lim has left the sequels, which will shoot back-to-back, over a pay disparity with her co-writer Peter Chiarelli. Director Jon M. Chu hoped to keep the same creative team for the sequels, but Warner Bros. didn’t want to pay the writers equally for their work. According to THR, the studio wanted … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Writer Exits Sequels over Pay Disparity!!

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‘The Last Adventure of Constance Verity’: Awkwafina to Lead Fantasy Film!!!

Hot off her acclaimed turn in The Farewell, rising star Awkwafina has signed on to play the title role in Legendary Pictures’ fantasy film The Last Adventure of Constance Verity, based on the book of the same name by A. Lee Martinez. Jon Shestack (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past) is producing, and he has tapped John Raffo (The Relic) to write the script. Legendary’s Jon Silk … Continue reading ‘The Last Adventure of Constance Verity’: Awkwafina to Lead Fantasy Film!!!

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‘Roma’ Wins Top Prize at Critics Choice Awards!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Critics’ Choice Awards were handed out last night by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, and they could be a predictor of how things shake out with the Oscars. The top prize of the night went to Roma with Alfonso Cuaron also picking up Best Director for his personal, autobiographical drama. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the night was a tie in the Best Actress … Continue reading ‘Roma’ Wins Top Prize at Critics Choice Awards!! Check Out the Full List!!

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‘The Favourite’ and ‘Black Panther’ Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!

Nominations have been announced for the upcoming Critics Choice Awards, and it’s a mix of this awards season’s usual suspects with a few welcome additions. The Favourite leads the charge with 14 nominations in total, including Best Picture, Best Acting Ensemble, and Best Director for Yorgos Lanthimos. Just behind the biting period piece is Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, which scored 12 nominations including Best Picture, … Continue reading ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Black Panther’ Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels Will Film Back-to-Back, Likely in 2020!!

For those who are ready for more Crazy Rich Asians, well, there will be something of a wait. The groundbreaking hit, which amassed nearly $238 million worldwide, was nominated for two major Golden Globes,Best Motion Picture Comedy, and Best Motion Picture Comedy Actress for star Constance Wu. But the movie’s exceptional cast — including Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Sonoya Mizuno, Awkwafina, and of course Michelle Yeoh … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels Will Film Back-to-Back, Likely in 2020!!

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‘Vice’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ Lead Golden Globe Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!

The 2019 Golden Globe nominations have been revealed, and right on cue, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is up to its baffling tricks again. We’ll start with what did get nominated. Vice was a huge hit, scoring six nominations in total including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy as well as Best Actor for Christian Bale and Supporting Actress for Amy Adams, followed closely … Continue reading ‘Vice’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ Lead Golden Globe Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!

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Warner Bros and Jon M. Chu To Tell Screen Story Of Journey Singer Arnel Pineda!!

Warner Bros is re-teaming with its Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu to chronicle the journey of Arnel Pineda, a Filipino singer rescued from obscurity by a YouTube video that led him to become the lead singer of the iconic ’80s arena rock band Journey. Discovered on YouTube by Journey co-founder Neal Schon, who’d finally found the rare singer able to reliably replicate the … Continue reading Warner Bros and Jon M. Chu To Tell Screen Story Of Journey Singer Arnel Pineda!!

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‘Green Book’ Named Best Film of 2018 by National Board of Review!!!

The National Board of Review—one of the awards season’s inaugural voting bodies—has announced its Top 10 Films of the Year list, along with other superlatives. If you’re looking for a correlation between NBR and the Oscars, well you’re not gonna find it. The winner of Best Film from the National Board of Review hasn’t won the Best Picture Oscar since 2008’s Slumdog Millionaire, and as … Continue reading ‘Green Book’ Named Best Film of 2018 by National Board of Review!!!

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‘Venom’ And ‘Star is Born’ Continue Reign While New Releases Falls Short at the BO!!!

It wasn’t quite as close as we thought it might be at the top of the box office, but last weekend’s top two films definitely didn’t disappoint. Sony‘s Venom held on even better than expected, delivering a second weekend at #1 while Warner Bros.‘s A Star is Born continued to shine. As for the weekend’s three new wide releases, Universal‘s First Man led the way, … Continue reading ‘Venom’ And ‘Star is Born’ Continue Reign While New Releases Falls Short at the BO!!!

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‘Venom’ Delivers October Opening Weekend Record While ‘A Star Is Born’ Shines at the BO!!!

It was a record weekend at the box office for Sony‘s release of Venom, which delivered a massive $80 million, topping the previous October opening weekend record by more than $20 million. Additionally, Warner Bros.‘s A Star is Born more than carried its own weight with a stellar debut of its own, topping $40 million for its opening weekend and helping this become the largest … Continue reading ‘Venom’ Delivers October Opening Weekend Record While ‘A Star Is Born’ Shines at the BO!!!

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‘Night School’ and ‘Smallfoot’ Top Weekend Strongly at the BO!!!

Universal topped the weekend box office for the second weekend in a row, this time with the comedy Night School starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. At the same time Warner Bros.‘s animated feature Smallfoot finished in the runner-up position while the studio’s horror hit The Nun became the highest grossing international and worldwide release in the Conjuring universe. All-in-all the weekend top twelve fell … Continue reading ‘Night School’ and ‘Smallfoot’ Top Weekend Strongly at the BO!!!

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‘House With a Clock In Its Walls’ Debuts with $26.8M While Other Releases Crash at the BO!!!

Despite the over performance of Universal‘s new release The House with a Clock in Its Walls and the strong hold from Lionsgate‘s A Simple Favor, this weekend is still one of the worst of the year. Things weren’t helped by the soft openings from Fahrenheit 11/9, Life Itself and Assassination Nation as the three other new wide releases struggled to find an audience. Additionally, for … Continue reading ‘House With a Clock In Its Walls’ Debuts with $26.8M While Other Releases Crash at the BO!!!

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‘The Predator’ Crashes With a Soft $24M, While ‘A Simple Favor’ Opens Strong at the BO!!!

20th Century Fox‘s release of The Predator may have topped the weekend box office, but whether it was the controversy swirling around the film, dwindling franchise interest or a combination of both, the film delivered the lowest opening weekend gross for a live-action film debuting in over 4,000 theaters. Meanwhile, Lionsgate‘s A Simple Favor delivered solid numbers in a third place finish, Studio 8‘s White … Continue reading ‘The Predator’ Crashes With a Soft $24M, While ‘A Simple Favor’ Opens Strong at the BO!!!

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‘The Nun’ Delivers ‘Conjuring’ Franchise Record Debut at the BO!!!!

Warner Bros. and New Line‘s The Nun made good on expectations, setting a new franchise opening weekend record (both globally and domestically) and delivering the second largest September opening ever. Meanwhile, STX‘s release of Peppermint delivered on expectations, and Mission: Impossible – Fallout became Tom Cruise‘s highest grossing worldwide release of all-time, topping $725 million globally. With an estimated $53.5 million, Warner Bros.‘s release of … Continue reading ‘The Nun’ Delivers ‘Conjuring’ Franchise Record Debut at the BO!!!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Continues Its Excellent Run at the BO!!!

It was a big weekend for milestones as Crazy Rich Asians continued its stellar run, finishing atop the weekend box office for the third weekend in a row and topping $110 million domestically. Meanwhile, Sony‘s Searching delivered a strong performance in expanded release while Paramount‘s Mission: Impossible – Fallout made a big splash in China and Disney and Pixar‘s Incredibles 2 became only the ninth … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Continues Its Excellent Run at the BO!!!

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Michelle Yeoh and Awkwafina in Talks to Join ‘Swiss Army Man’ Directors’s Latest!!

Swiss Army Man is a joyous, delightful experience, and it’s kind of a wonder the movie even exists. We haven’t heard much from directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, aka Daniels, although their next movie will be Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film is an interdimensional action movie that would reunite Crazy Rich Asians stars Michelle Yeoh and Awkwafina. THR doesn’t have any details … Continue reading Michelle Yeoh and Awkwafina in Talks to Join ‘Swiss Army Man’ Directors’s Latest!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Dominates Second Weekend As ‘The Happytime Murders’ Flops at the BO!!

It was another crazy rich weekend for Warner Bros.‘s Crazy Rich Asians, which dropped just 5.7% in its second weekend based on estimates, and if last weekend’s performance is any indication, don’t be surprised to see that weekend number climb once actuals are received on Monday afternoon. As for the weekend’s new wide releases, both The Happytime Murders and A.X.L. struggled, though Sony‘s limited release … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Dominates Second Weekend As ‘The Happytime Murders’ Flops at the BO!!

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Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. My Take – It’s been a while since I have seen a romantic comedy release with so much hype and fanfare, especially considering how cliché the film’s trailers make it out to be, but that’s not it as there is a … Continue reading Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Review!!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’ Moving Forward!!!

In likely one of the studio’s easiest decisions this year, Warner Bros. has decided to move forward with Crazy Rich Asians 2. Per THR, director Jon M. Chu is planning to return to helm the sequel to the box office smash, with pretty much the entire behind-the-scenes team returning including producers Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, and John Ivanhoe, and screenwriters Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim. … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’ Moving Forward!!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Delivers Strong $34M Five-Day Opening While ‘Mile 22’ and ‘Alpha’ Open Low at the BO!!

August may be a notoriously slow month at the box office, but Warner Bros. has now delivered back-to-back strong performers. Last weekend The Meg topped all expectations and continued its strong global performance this weekend, while the new release of Crazy Rich Asians delivered an estimated $34 million in its first five days of release. Between the two films, WB secured the weekend’s top two … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Delivers Strong $34M Five-Day Opening While ‘Mile 22’ and ‘Alpha’ Open Low at the BO!!

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Jon Chu To Develop A Second Thai Cave Rescue Movie!!!!

“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu and Ivanhoe Pictures (producers of “Crazy Rich Asians”) are reteaming and developing a second film about the Thai cave rescue operation after Pure Flix Entertainment announced it was seeking the film rights to the rescue operation, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. “I refuse to let Hollywood #whitewashout the Thai Cave rescue story! No way. … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Jon Chu To Develop A Second Thai Cave Rescue Movie!!!!

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Warner Bros. Dates ‘Shining’ Sequel and Delays ‘Godzilla 2’ and ‘Six Billion Dollar Man’!!

Warner Bros. has made a couple of release date announcements, delaying two films, bumping up one film slightly, and staking out a release date for a highly anticipated sequel. First, the delays. The biggest is The Six Billion Dollar Man, which has Mark Wahlberg set to star, but which has now been pushed from May 2019 to June 5, 2020. This isn’t a terribly surprising … Continue reading Warner Bros. Dates ‘Shining’ Sequel and Delays ‘Godzilla 2’ and ‘Six Billion Dollar Man’!!

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Warner Bros. Releases Hi-Res Images from Their 2018 Movies ‘Rampage’, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, and More!!! Check It Out!!!

2018 is here, which means a brand new slate of movies coming our way over the next 12 months. Warner Bros. has quite a bit on tap this year, and the studio has released a 2018 preview with high-resolution images from some of its more intriguing titles. Most of these images we’ve seen before in one form or another, but here we’ve got glorious high-resolution … Continue reading Warner Bros. Releases Hi-Res Images from Their 2018 Movies ‘Rampage’, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, and More!!! Check It Out!!!

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