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Disney released a retro-style trailer for 'Tron: Ares' that pays homage to the 1980s with its aesthetic, footage, and references, highlighting the film's love for the era and its connection to the original Tron.
Paramount+ has released the official trailer for 'Star Trek: Section 31,' featuring Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from 'Star Trek: Discovery.' The film, set to premiere on January 24, 2025, follows Georgiou as she joins a secret Starfleet division to protect the United Federation of Planets while confronting her past. The movie is directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and includes a cast featuring Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, and Robert Kazinsky.
The creators of "The Expanse" are developing a new TV series, "The Captive's War," for Amazon MGM Studios, under their newly launched media company, Expanding Universe. The series, based on a book trilogy by James S.A. Corey, is set in a future of galactic empires and follows prisoners who aim to overthrow their conquerors. The project reunites the team with Amazon and marks the beginning of Expanding Universe's focus on multi-platform sci-fi narratives.
Warner Bros. is developing The Matrix 5 with Lana Wachowski as executive producer and Drew Goddard as director, marking the first film in the franchise not directed by the Wachowskis. The new installment aims to delve deeper into the franchise's fantasy world while honoring its roots. Goddard, known for The Martian and Cloverfield, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the iconic series. No plot details or casting information have been revealed yet.
Twenty-five years ago, The Matrix, a groundbreaking sci-fi epic, was released, featuring a prescient AI-centric narrative and groundbreaking visuals. The film, which grossed $463 million and won four Oscars, starred Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving. The Wachowskis drew inspiration from Hong Kong martial arts movies and had the stars undergo intensive combat training. The Matrix's impact led to three sequels and numerous imitators, solidifying its place in cinematic history.
The start of 2024 is set to be an exciting time for readers with a plethora of new science fiction, fantasy, and horror books being released. Highlights include "Heartless" by H.G. Parry, a twist on Peter Pan, "The Atlas Complex" by Olivie Blake concluding a fantasy trilogy, and "Deep Freeze" by Michael C. Grumley, a thriller with a chilling resurrection. Other notable releases are "The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years" by Shubnum Khan, a romantic mystery, and "The Tusks of Extinction" by Ray Nayler, featuring resurrected mammoths. With a mix of sequels, new series, and stand-alone novels, there's a diverse range of stories to captivate readers and fulfill those New Year's resolutions to read more.