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James Cameron plans to write and produce a film adaptation of Joe Abercrombie's novel 'The Devils' after completing his current project, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' with the film focusing on a dark fantasy world involving monsters and elves. Cameron expressed enthusiasm for Abercrombie's work, and the project will be a collaboration between the two authors.
"Damsel" is a sumptuous new fantasy film starring Millie Bobby Brown as Elodie, a damsel in distress who must save herself after being sacrificed to a dragon following a royal wedding. The film offers a fresh, female-led take on the traditional tale, with stunning production design and costumes, but is weakened by some screenplay flaws. Despite this, Brown's performance and the sisterhood-is-powerful twist make it worth a watch.
John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds team up for the fantasy film 'IF', which reunites Krasinski with his former Office co-star Steve Carell. The film explores the concept of where imaginary friends go when they are no longer in a person's mind. The star-studded cast includes Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Jon Stewart, Bobby Moynihan, Sam Rockwell, Sebastian Maniscalco, Christopher Meloni, Richard Jenkins, and Awkwafina. 'IF' is set to be released on May 17, 2024.
The second trailer for the upcoming film "Wonka" starring Timothee Chalamet was released, giving viewers a glimpse into the colorful candy factory. Chalamet plays a younger version of Willy Wonka, with Hugh Grant portraying an Oompa-Loompa named Lofty. The trailer showcases their first encounter and introduces other supporting cast members. Set to be released on December 15, 2023, "Wonka" is a musical fantasy film based on Roald Dahl's famous book, exploring the origins of the beloved chocolatier.
"Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" earned $5.6 million in previews at the domestic box office ahead of its release in 3,855 theaters on Friday. The film, based on the popular tabletop role-playing game, is hoping to earn $30 million to $40 million in its opening weekend. The cast includes Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Regé-Jean Page, and Hugh Grant. The movie follows a group of adventurers who must band together to defeat an evil Red Wizard and save Edgin's daughter.