After over half a year of silence, Sony is close to choosing its director for the upcoming ‘Venom’ sequel. Andy Serkis is one of several filmmakers in the mix to direct the film. He even flew to Los Angeles for meetings with Sony executives earlier this week. Serkis has been breaking out into the directing… Continue reading Tom Hardy’s ‘Venom 2’ Has Andy Serkis (‘Mowgli’) in the Mix to Direct; Aiming to Begin Filming This November
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LeBron James’ ‘Space Jam 2’ Enlists Director Malcolm D. Lee (‘Girls Trip,’ ‘Night School’) to Replace Terence Nance
The long-gestating ‘Space Jam 2’ has a surprise change in director, as Malcolm D. Lee is replacing Terence Nance (‘Random Acts of Flyness’). The amicable departure was due to creative differences. D. Lee’s recent films were ‘Night School’ and ‘Girls Trip,’ both from Universal and starring Tiffany Haddish. His directorial debut was ‘The Best Man,’… Continue reading LeBron James’ ‘Space Jam 2’ Enlists Director Malcolm D. Lee (‘Girls Trip,’ ‘Night School’) to Replace Terence Nance
‘Thor 4’ in the Works with Taika Waititi (‘Thor: Ragnarok’) Set to Write & Direct; WB’s ‘Akira’ Put on Hold
Marvel Studios has officially put ‘Thor 4’ into development, with Taika Waititi serving as writer and director. The ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ director returns to the franchise after helming 2017’s smash hit ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’ Moreover, Warner Bros.’ long-gestating ‘Akira’ live-action film is now on-hold until Waititi finishes ‘Thor 4.’ For television, he was the season… Continue reading ‘Thor 4’ in the Works with Taika Waititi (‘Thor: Ragnarok’) Set to Write & Direct; WB’s ‘Akira’ Put on Hold
Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Sherlock Holmes 3’ Enlists Director Dexter Fletcher (‘Rocketman’)
The long-gestating sequel ‘Sherlock Holmes 3’ now has a director: Dexter Fletcher. Fletcher recently helmed the Elton John “musical fantasy” film ‘Rocketman.’ Previously, he directed ‘Eddie the Eagle,’ also starring Taron Egerton. He also took over the remainder of principal photography for the Academy Award winning Freddie Mercury biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ Meanwhile, both Robert Downey… Continue reading Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Sherlock Holmes 3’ Enlists Director Dexter Fletcher (‘Rocketman’)
Amazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Series Taps J.A. Bayona (‘The Impossible’) to Direct First Two Episodes
Amazon’s multi-season ‘The Lord of the Rings’ television series now has J.A. Bayona onboard to direct the first two episodes. Last year, Bayona helmed ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,’ the follow-up to the 2015 soft reboot. His other film credits include Summit’s ‘The Impossible’ and Lionsgate’s ‘A Monster Calls.’ For television, he did two episodes of… Continue reading Amazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Series Taps J.A. Bayona (‘The Impossible’) to Direct First Two Episodes
‘The Flash’ Eyeing Director Andy Muschietti (‘It”) & Writer Christina Hodson (‘Bumblebee’); Ezra Miller Still Onboard
In a huge turn of events, Warner Bros. is going in a completely different direction for its long-gestating ‘The Flash’ solo film. The studio is eyeing director Andy Muschietti and screenwriter Christina Hodson to tackle the movie. Muschietti is broke out with the blockbuster success ‘It,’ with the sequel ‘It: Chapter Two’ releasing September 6th.… Continue reading ‘The Flash’ Eyeing Director Andy Muschietti (‘It”) & Writer Christina Hodson (‘Bumblebee’); Ezra Miller Still Onboard
Paramount’s ‘The Shrinking of Treehorn’ Animated Film Enlists Director Ron Howard (‘Rush,’ ‘Solo’)
Paramount has brought filmmaker Ron Howard onboard to direct ‘The Shrinking of Treehorn.’ Through the Imagine Entertainment banner and animation studio Animal Logic (‘Happy Feet,’ ‘The Lego Movie’), Howard will be making his animation debut. Howard recently came on to direct ‘Solo,’ the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise. He also helmed the pilot… Continue reading Paramount’s ‘The Shrinking of Treehorn’ Animated Film Enlists Director Ron Howard (‘Rush,’ ‘Solo’)