The runaway success of Rian Johnson’s whodunnit ‘Knives Out’ was one of the more pleasant bits of movie news to come from 2019. It was critically acclaimed, commercially viable, and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. So it comes as no surprise that Lionsgate has already announced the development of a sequel.… Continue reading ‘Knives Out’ Sequel Confirmed by Lionsgate
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Lionsgate Lands ‘Memetic’ Film Adaptation, Written by ‘The Batman’s Mattson Tomlin
Mattson Tomlin has lined up yet another project. After co-writing ‘The Batman’ with director Matt Reeves, Lionsgate has picked up his spec script based off of the horror graphic novel ‘Memetic.’ The premise is below: “All hell breaks loose when a mysterious meme goes viral on a college campus, making anyone who sees it turn… Continue reading Lionsgate Lands ‘Memetic’ Film Adaptation, Written by ‘The Batman’s Mattson Tomlin
Rian Johnson Confirms ‘Knives Out’ Sequel Currently in the Works
After the worldwide success of Lionsgate’s ‘Knives Out,’ many fans were wondering what the status of the sequel was. Today, Showbiz 411 has revealed that writer/director Rian Johnson is working on a sequel to the hit movie. The full statement from Showbiz 411 is below: “So I learned exclusively that ‘Knives Out’ director Rian Johnson–… Continue reading Rian Johnson Confirms ‘Knives Out’ Sequel Currently in the Works
‘John Wick’ Spin-Off ‘Ballerina’ Enlists Director Len Wiseman (‘Underworld,’ ‘Swamp Thing’)
The Continental will soon be accepting more guests. Lionsgate, the home of the ‘John Wick’ franchise, won a bidding competition two years back for the screenplay ‘Ballerina,’ hoping to turn it into a spin-off in Wick’s stylish universe. Well, that wish has taken one step closer to fruition today, with the announcement of Len Wiseman… Continue reading ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off ‘Ballerina’ Enlists Director Len Wiseman (‘Underworld,’ ‘Swamp Thing’)
Chris Rock & Darren Lynn Bousman’s ‘Saw IX’ Shifts Up Five Months, Will Now Release May 15, 2020
Lionsgate’s next film in the ‘Saw’ franchise, has moved up five months to a release date of May 15, 2020, out of October 23, 2020. This shift is due to Universal’s upcoming ‘Halloween Kills’ getting dated for October 16, 2020. Moreover, the cast and their roles are below: Chris Rock (‘Top Five,’ ‘Nobody’s Fool’) A… Continue reading Chris Rock & Darren Lynn Bousman’s ‘Saw IX’ Shifts Up Five Months, Will Now Release May 15, 2020
Darren Lynn Bousman’s ‘Saw IX’ Adds Samuel L. Jackson, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols & Chris Rock to Cast
As filming begins on Lionsgate’s next film in the ‘Saw’ franchise, we now have our first four cast members! So, let’s check them out! The cast and their roles are below: Chris Rock (‘Top Five,’ ‘Nobody’s Fool’) A police detective investigating a series of grisly crimes Samuel L. Jackson (‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’)… Continue reading Darren Lynn Bousman’s ‘Saw IX’ Adds Samuel L. Jackson, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols & Chris Rock to Cast
Prequel ‘Hunger Games’ Film in the Works
Today, Deadline announced that a prequel Hunger Games film is in the works based on the Suzanne Collins’ novel. The original saga which starred Jennifer Lawrence as the heroine Katniss Everdeen in a teenage ‘Battle Royal’ grossed over 2.97 billion at the worldwide box office. This was when every studio was trying to have their… Continue reading Prequel ‘Hunger Games’ Film in the Works