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Popcorn Weekly News Roundup (23 - 27 Oct)

nicholas - News - 27 Oct 2017

Keep up with the latest movie news and stay on top of the juiciest rumours heard through the Hollywood grapevine.


"Fantastic Beasts 2" Teases A Familiar Ally



A cryptic image for Fantastic Beasts 2 has been released on social media, teasing the appearance of alchemist Nicholas Flamel.


Check it out below:



Flamel, best known as the maker of the Sorcerer's Stone, was also a close friend of Albus Dumbledore during his formative years as a young wizard. However, he is highly unlikely to feature prominently.


In the upcoming sequel, magizoologist Newt Scamander, along with Tina Goldstein and his No-Maj friend, must travel to Paris to stop the villainous Grindelwald from elevating wizards above all non-magic beings.


Fantastic Beasts opens in cinemas on 16 November 2018.


Photocredit @ Warner Bros./Fantastic Beasts Facebook Page

 


Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes To Produce Live-Action "Dora The Explorer" Movie



Paramount Pictures has announced that Michael Bay's production company, Platinum Dunes, will develop a live-action Dora The Explorer movie, with an expected 2019 release date. 


Nick Stoller (Forgetting Sarah MarshallThe Muppets Movie) has been hired to pen the script. According to reports, the character of Dora will not be a child as in the original television show, but a teenager who relocates to the city.


Photocredit @ Nickelodeon 

 


"Phantom Thread" Trailer & Poster: Daniel Day-Lewis' Final Role 



Focus Features has unveiled the first trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's (There Will Be BloodPhantom Thead, starring Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis in his last performance before he retires. 



Set in the glamour of 1950s post-war London, the film follows renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Day-Lewis) who finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman.


Check out the poster below:



Phantom Thread opens in cinemas on 25 December 2017 (US).


Photocredit @ Focus Features

 


"Logan" Director Developing X-23 Spinoff



Director James Mangold (Logan) has confirmed that a X-23 spinoff is in development, stating that "we're just working on a script."


While Logan was not meant to set up a sequel, the strong reception of young actress Dafne Keen's performance as X-23 aka Laura has led to a offshoot project being developed. Unfortunately, no further details have been made known.


Nevertheless, this is encouraging news for those who want to see where Laura's adventures take her next.


Photocredit @ 20th Century Fox 


Justin Lin Returns For "Fast & Furious 9"



Director Justin Lin, who previously directed parts three to six of the series, has confirmed that he is returning to the franchise to direct Fast & Furious 9, after taking a break to film Star Trek Beyond.


Along with Lin's return, actress Jordana Brewster, who plays Brian O'Connor's (the late Paul Walker) wife Mia, has also confirmed she will be involved in the movie.


Fast & Furious 9 is expected to be the penultimate movie of the franchise, with Fast & Furious 10 set to be the final movie before the action saga rides into the sunset.


Fast & Furious 9 opens in cinemas on 9 April 2020.


Photocredit @ Wired/Universal Pictures

 


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