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Jennifer Love Hewitt attended the premiere of the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' reboot, showcasing her style in a black beaded dress and expressing her love for horror movies and her ongoing journey with aging and self-acceptance.
The original team behind the 1999 film "The Blair Witch Project" expresses frustration over not being involved in the planned reboot of the horror franchise by Lionsgate and Blumhouse. Production designer Ben Rock and co-producer Mike Monello voiced their disappointment on social media, with actor Joshua Leonard also expressing frustration. The team, which created the low-budget sensation, hopes to be involved in the new project and believes their understanding of the franchise would be valuable.
After struggling to produce successful sequels and facing challenges with Johnny Depp's involvement, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has announced plans to reboot the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, citing it as the easier option. Despite previous attempts to revive the series with Depp and a female-led spin-off, the decision to reboot comes as a surprise. The return of key actors such as Depp, Keira Knightley, and Orlando Bloom remains uncertain, but the reboot aims to breathe new life into the iconic film series.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that the next "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie will be a reboot, indicating an entirely new cast and potentially no return for Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. Disney is prioritizing a script by Craig Mazin and Ted Elliott for the reboot, while a separate female-led "Pirates" movie written by Christina Hodson has been dropped. The future of the franchise remains uncertain, but Bruckheimer has stated that the reboot will be the next installment in the beloved adventure series.
Amazon MGM Studios revealed character posters for the reboot of "Road House," featuring new cast members including Post Malone, Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor, Jessica Williams, Billy Magnussen, and more. The film, set to premiere on Prime Video on March 21, follows an ex-UFC fighter hired as a bouncer to protect a bar from a violent gang, with the stakes escalating when a ruthless gun-for-hire enters the scene.
The highly anticipated reboot of the cult classic film "Twister," titled "Twisters," is set to be released in July, but it will not feature any Iowa landscapes unlike the original. The trailer premiered during a Super Bowl ad slot, generating excitement among fans. The new chapter, starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos, is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and features a completely original story. While the 1996 film was known for its groundbreaking special effects, the 2024 version is anticipated to be updated with today's methods and techniques of tornado hunting and scientific analytics. The new film was primarily filmed in Oklahoma and Los Angeles, and is scheduled for a worldwide release on July 19.
Universal Pictures announced a new Jurassic Park reboot film set for release in 2025, sparking excitement among fans. The new project will mark a departure from the previous films and will not feature any original cast members. While some fans expressed enthusiasm for the new installment, others expressed skepticism and a desire for a return to the original Jurassic Park style. The original director, Steven Spielberg, will serve as an executive producer, and the film will be directed by David Leitch with a script by David Koepp.
Universal Pictures has set a release date of July 2, 2025 for a new Jurassic World reboot, directed by David Leitch and scripted by David Koepp, which will not feature any characters from the previous films. The project is described as focusing on "a new Jurassic era" and will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg. The original Jurassic Park, released in 1993, was a massive success, leading to sequels and a successful revival with the Jurassic World trilogy. Production and casting details for the new reboot are currently unknown.
Screenwriter David Koepp, known for his work on the first two Jurassic Park movies, is set to write a "complete reboot" of the series for Universal, with no returning cast expected. The decision comes after the success of the Jurassic World trilogy, each making over $1 billion. The move signals a departure from the previous films and a desire to explore new directions for the franchise.
Eddie Murphy is in talks to star as Inspector Clouseau in MGM's upcoming "Pink Panther" film, directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Chris Bremner. The franchise began with Peter Sellers as Inspector Jacques Clouseau and has also featured Alan Arkin, Roger Moore, and Steve Martin. Murphy is best known for leading comedy classics such as "The Nutty Professor" and "Coming to America," as well as voicing Donkey in the "Shrek" franchise.
Sylvester Stallone is set to produce and star in a reboot of the 1993 action-adventure film "Cliffhanger". The film will be directed by Ric Roman Waugh, and an ensemble cast is currently being assembled. The original film centered on Stallone's character, a mountain climber who becomes embroiled in a heist with a group of international criminals. The reboot will introduce the iconic story to a new generation of filmgoers around the world.
Sylvester Stallone is set to reprise his role as Ranger Gabriel “Gabe” Walker in the reboot of 1993’s Cliffhanger, directed by Ric Roman Waugh from a script by Mark Bianculli. The forthcoming action thriller will be produced by Neal H. Moritz’s Original Film alongside Rocket Science and Stallone and Braden Aftergood’s Balboa Productions. Rocket Science is launching foreign sales during this month’s Cannes film market, with CAA Media Finance representing North American and Chinese rights.
James Gunn, co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, will direct the latest film adaptation of Superman, titled "Superman: Legacy," which is set to release on July 11, 2025. This marks the third attempt at making the character a viable movie star in about 20 years. Gunn's take on the film will focus on balancing Superman's Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. The casting for Superman is still unknown.